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Wednesday, Apr 29 |
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CLASSES/LECTURES
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INTRODUCTION TO RARE PLANT TREASURE MAPPING
5:30pm-6:30pm, 2596 Dos Rios Dr. Grand Junction, CO 81501
Find out how to become a rare plant geocacher and
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learn how to contribute to the Colorado Natural Heritage Program in Mesa County through citizen science. Welcome all volunteers who are interested in field botany, conservation, and exploring Colorado's landscapes.
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MUSIC
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JAZZ ENSEMBLES
7:30pm-9:30pm, 864 Bunting Ave
Swing into an evening of grooves and
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improvisation with the CMU Jazz Ensemble. Featuring classic standards and contemporary charts, this high-energy concert highlights the talent and creativity of CMU’s rising jazz musicians.
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Thursday, Apr 30 |
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MUSIC
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CMU BANDS
7:30pm-9:30pm, 864 Bunting Ave
Celebrate the power and energy of live wind band
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music at the CMU bands concert, featuring performances by CMU's exceptional student musicians.
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Friday, May 1 |
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FILM
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MAY THE FORCE
A Star Wars Celebration Event
4:00pm-10:00pm, 645 Main St.
May The Force – A Star Wars Celebration
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Event Join us for an unforgettable evening at the historic Avalon Theatre for “May The Force” on Friday, May 1st—a fun-filled celebration for fans of all ages! Doors open at 4:00 PM, inviting guests to step into a galaxy far, far away. The excitement begins with a Costume Contest from 5:00–7:00 PM, held in the main lobby. Show off your best Jedi, Sith, droid, or rebel attire for a chance to win—awards will be announced live on stage following the film screening. At 7:00 PM, settle in for a special showing of Star Wars: A New Hope, the iconic beginning of the legendary saga. As a bonus, attendees who arrive in costume will receive a free small popcorn to enjoy during the movie—so come dressed to impress! Ticket Information: Adults: $15 Kids (12 & under): $10 Register for the costume contest here: https://form.jotform.com/260895157582065 All proceeds benefit the Avalon Theatre Foundation. Special thanks to our sponsors: Shadowfall Workshop, Bella Garwood, 2000 Effects, Enjoy Ink, Boardfox Games, Bin 707, Wolfgang Contracting Services and Integrity Painting.
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THEATRE
VISUAL ARTS
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HADESTOWN
7:30pm-9:30pm, 864 Bunting Ave
COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE. Welcome to
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HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today... and always. HADESTOWN intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers and singers, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go. _____ Thank you to season sponsor RE/MAX 4000
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Saturday, May 2 |
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GENERAL
VINEYARD
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YOGA ON THE LAWN: A CELEBRATION OF MOTHERHOOD
10:00am-12:00pm, The Blue Beryl Winery, 3587 G 7/10 Rd, Palisade
Mother's Day comes early this year. May 2nd,
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Blue Beryl Winery, yoga on the lawn with views of Mount Garfield, a glass of wine, and a BBQ sandwich. Western Colorado style. Come alone, come with your best friend, come with your mom. Yoga starts at 10am, and the tasting room opens at 11am. The rest of the morning is yours.
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GENERAL
SPIRITUAL
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TEEN SPIRIT INTERFAITH EXPERIENCE
World Labyrinth Day walk
1:00pm-12:00am, 730 25 Rd.
On Saturday, May 2 at 1:00pm, the Grand Valley
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Interfaith Network (GVIN) and Koinonia church are hosting a free Teen Spirit interfaith experience in commemoration of World Labyrinth Day. Area Youth 12-17 are invited to join thousands around the world who will “Walk as One at 1” local time to create a rolling wave of peaceful energy passing from one time zone to the next. The walk will take place rain or shine. Koinonia is located at 730 25 Rd on the southeast corner of 25 Road and G 3/8 Road. In addition to the labyrinth walk, teens can create a sigil, engage in conversation, and enjoy light refreshments. Youth are encouraged to bring sunscreen, water bottles, and hats. Adults interested in participating in the 18th annual World Labyrinth Day have two other local options – at First Congregational United Church of Christ and St. Matthews Episcopal Church; both are accessible 24/7. For more information on the Teen Spirit interfaith experience, contact grandvalleyinterfaithnetwork@gmail.com.
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Sunday, May 3 |
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MUSIC
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CMU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
3:00pm-5:00pm, 864 Bunting Ave
This concert is a chance to enjoy orchestra of
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different instrumentations, from intimate works for strings by Baroque masters, to large romantic works incorporating full symphonic forces is our beautiful Asteria Hall
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Monday, May 4 |
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MUSIC
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CMU JAZZ FESTIVAL GUEST ARTIST
7:30pm-9:30pm, 864 Bunting Ave
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Tuesday, May 5 |
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CLASSES/LECTURES
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MAY WRITER'S NIGHT
Creative Non-fictioning – Hey, It Happens!
6:00pm-7:30pm, 1803 N. 7th St.
When faced with the blank page, where do you go?
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Is your tendency to fall back on “that time when”…or, “do you remember…”? Life is stranger than fiction, and if you want to work out some of your lived experiences in writing, then this session is for you! We’ll do a number of exercises to help strengthen the pen and generate ideas, as well as share and talk writing! Join the Western Colorado Writers’ Forum on May 5, 2026, from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Art Center in Grand Junction for this fun, generative session! Speaker Bio Brooke A. Carlson has been falling through books, writing here and there, and teaching all over the place for ages. Slipping through higher ed for the last couple of decades has meant publications on pedagogy in academic spaces, and pushing to expand scholarly writing into the public. Along the way, poetry happens.
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