Community Calendar

MUSIC

Presented by Alpine Bank at GMAEC

7:00pm-9:00pm, 195 W. Main St., Cedaredge, CO

Eric Elison is a Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Artist who has performed for audiences in the U.S. and Europe.

SPORTS

9:00am-10:30am, Matchett Park

Kick off the New Year with a 5K Fun Run and a 1K Kids' Dash to benefit the campaign for a GJ Community Recreation Center! Lace up your sneakers, more...0 grab your friends and family, and hit the trails at Matchett Park for a good cause. This family friendly event kicks off with registration at 9:00am on Saturday, January 7 at Matchett Park, the proposed site for the community recreation center. The race course follows the perimeter of this 205 acre park, so you can see the proposed site for the community recreation center. Is running not in your repertoire? No problem! This event is truly for all ages! Whether you walk, run, jog or skip -- we'll all be winners when we have a community recreation center! Treat yourself to a morning of community and fun! Free stylish t-shirts for first 250 adult registrations, with additional prizes provided by Loki! Registration is available now through January 7, with same day registration for $30.00. CRC Kickstart 5K Fun Run & 1K Kids' Dash 9:00am Packet Pick-up and Registration 9:30am 1K Kids' Dash start 10:00am 5K Fun Run start

LITERARY

Come share something of your own or just come list

2:00pm-3:30pm, Bluecorn Cafe and Candle Factory, 1842 S Townsend Ave., Montrose, CO

An Open Mic Event featuring poets Madison Gill and Tracy Lightsey, hosted by Wendy Videlock, poet laureate of the Western Slope

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

5:00pm-9:00pm, 910 N 12th Street

Drop off promwear at the Fandom Formal, hosted by Geek Parties of the Grand Valley. See our wishlist at sites.google.com/view/free-promwear

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

Mesa County Central Library 443 N 6th Street

Accepting ready-to-wear dresses, suits, ties, shoes, jewelry, purses and more. Recruiting volunteers who wear dress sizes 4-26 to try on hundreds of more...0 dresses for accurate sizing. Recruiting volunteers for set up, tear down, staffing, moving, marketing, design, printing, and more. Find the wishlist on our website.

VISUAL ARTS

10:00am-4:00pm, Craig Gallery

Join us on Friday, January 27th from 10:00am-4:00pm at Craig Gallery in Palisade as we view the entries and winner of the 2023 Colorado Mountain more...0 Winefest Art Contest! Light snacks will be served.

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

6:00pm-10:00pm, Dolores Community Center

Dolores River Boating Advocates will be hosting their 10th annual permit party on January 27th, 2023 from 6-10pm at the Dolores Community Center. The more...0 event is a fundraiser to support the work they do to advocate for, steward, and connect our community with the Dolores River. Food from Absolute Bakery and Cafe, local beer from Dolores River Brewery, WildEdge, Mancos Brewing, and Telluride Brewing, cider from Fenceline, and and assortment of wines will all be available for purchase. Entertainment will include short films and live music from Tha ‘Yoties! The event also hosts an amazing selection of auction items including boating gear, outdoor gear, trips, art, gift certificates, and more! Auction items will be available for bidding online from January 16-27th. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Children 12 and under get in free.

MUSIC

Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center

7:00pm-9:00pm, 195 W. Main St., Cedaredge, CO

Dean Bonzani and Bittersweet Highway in Concert at Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center.

MUSIC

7:30pm-9:30pm, 1803 N 7th Street

Plan for a perfect date night with Wild Flight’s Eric Gross and Emily Jurick. The Art Center Guild will provide appetizers before and dessert more...0 during intermission (included in ticket price). Seating is limited, so buy tickets now at artcenterguild.org or at The Art Center ($25 in advance; $30 at the door). Wild Flight is a singer songwriter duo from Western Colorado. Eric Gross and Emily Jurick perform and record their original songs and an eclectic catalog of much-loved songs by their favorite artists. With their unique arrangements and warm, skillfully blended vocal harmonies, Wild Flight delivers a fun and interesting show.

VISUAL ARTS

6:30pm-9:00pm, 1803 N 7th Street

We invite you to join us for our annual Members' Show! This exhibition is TAC’s largest annual exhibition and is a true testament to the more...0 Western Slope community as artists from all mediums, skill levels, and ages come together, united in their hopes to create a dynamic exhibition embodying the passions and efforts associated with the act of creation. This event is free and open to the public with hors d'oeuvres and a cash beer and wine bar. We hope to see you there!