Community Calendar

LITERARY

Western Colorado Writers' Forum

6:00pm-7:45pm, 443 N. 6th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Poetry Night at the Library is a monthly program at the Mesa County Library. Each month poets are invited to read their work based on a previous more...0 month’s challenge, or any other poem they’d like to read. Then, a new topic is discussed and a new challenge is issued. Topics range from a particular poet, to a school of poetry, to a new tool for your poetry toolbox such as a form or poetic device. No poetry experience is required – all are welcome! Poetry Night occurs the second Wednesday of every month from 6-7:45 p.m. at the Central Library, 443 N. 6th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501.

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

Alzheimer’s Association Fundraiser

9:00am-3:00pm, 622 28 1/4 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81506

RED Day (Renew, Energize and Donate) is an initiative dedicated to celebrating Keller Williams Realty year-round commitment to helping and improving more...0 our local communities. Keller Williams will be partnering with Aspen Ridge Care Center to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. 100% proceeds will benefit the Association. We will be hosting a parking lot sale with a bounce house, live music, face painting, $5 lunches (hotdog or hamburger, chips and drink) (Provided by: MIB Construction and Dream Builder Properties), and more! Donations: If you would like to donate lightly used items, please speak with the Program Director, Ciarra Bischoff (512) 745-0282. Chuckin Junk Hauling will take all unwanted left-over items to the donation center. All proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. To donate, scan the QR code.

MUSIC

7:30pm-9:30pm, Avalon Theater

Doors open at 6:30 PM J. Robert Spencer takes you on a musical journey across genres and decades with his show “7,000 Miles to Broadway”. more...0 You'll be transported back in time on a road trip in the family wood-paneled yellow station wagon where J. Robert grew up singing classic country, rock, and Broadway hits along to the car radio and 8-tracks. This is the music that helped pave his way to starring in “Jersey Boys,” and “Next to Normal.” From Willie Nelson’s country twang to the smooth crooning sounds of Frank Sinatra and the pop favorites of Frankie Valli, “7,000 Miles to Broadway” is chock full of radio and Broadway hits!

RADIO ROOM

Live in the Radio Room

7:00pm-10:00pm, The Radio Room 1310 Ute Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501

KAFM Presents Jeff PLankenhorn in The Radio Room Jeff Plankenhorn plays a soulful, distinctly Austin brand of roots rock that, over the past more...0 several years, has gained him a devoted national following and a seat among the very best contemporary Americana songwriters. His confident, catchy-as-hell fourth studio album, "Sleeping Dogs" was released to rave reviews (Rolling Stone Country, the Boot, Twangville, among others) and spent a good chunk of 2018 on the Roots Rock and Americana radio charts (#5 and #44). The four-piece band that bears his name has become a favorite on the festival circuit, scoring spots at Old Settlers Music Festival, Kerrville Folk Festival, Telluride Americana Music Festival, and Austin’s annual New Year's Eve blowout at Auditorium Shores.

DANCE

FOOD/BEVERAGES

MUSIC

VINEYARD

Free Live Music

4:00pm-7:00pm, 3572 G Rd, Palisade, CO 81526

Wine Tasting While The Local Palisade Band Big Swig Plays From 4 to 7pm - Excellent Event During Mother's Day Weekend - The Live Music Will Be more...0 Outdoors - Come One , Come All

DANCE

MUSIC

THEATRE

VISUAL ARTS

7:30pm-9:00pm, Avalon Theatre, 645 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Join CWPAC for a mixed repertoire performance. Showcasing the versatility of our dancers, this performance celebrates excerpts from classic and more...0 romantic ballets as well as displaying original contemporary works. Perfect for both dance lovers and new audience members, this varied selection of dance styles and will leave you walking away discussing what your favorites were.

DANCE

MUSIC

THEATRE

VISUAL ARTS

2:00pm-3:30pm, Avalon Theatre, 645 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Join CWPAC for a mixed repertoire performance. Showcasing the versatility of our dancers, this performance celebrates excerpts from classic and more...0 romantic ballets as well as displaying original contemporary works. Perfect for both dance lovers and new audience members, this varied selection of dance styles and will leave you walking away discussing what your favorites were.

RADIO ROOM

In The Radio Room

7:00pm-10:00pm, The Radio Room 1310 Ute Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501

KAFM Presents Booby Walker in The Radio Room. $20.00 in Advance - $25.00 at the Door Doors Open at 6:30pm - Show Starts at 7:00pm

MUSIC

VISUAL ARTS

for Gary Hauschulz Lifetime Achievement

1:00pm-4:00pm, Art Center, 1803 North 7th Street, Grand Junction

Join us for The Grand Valley Arts Advocacy Award Celebration in honor of Gary Hauschulz for his dedication to Mentoring, Imagining and Inspiring more...0 Community through the Arts Doors Open at 1:00. Presentations and Entertainment begins at 2. Emcee: Jim van Pelt Good Vibrations: Mary Hertert Invocation: Wendy Videlock Special Guest Speakers: Sarah Dishong, Lee Borden, Cullen Purser, John Anglim, Jessica Hauschulz, Pavia Justinian, Naomi Barlow and more Musical Guest: Greg Luck, Cullen Purser Assorted finger foods, deserts and beverages LIVE art ! (Come be surprised!) Please note: You must register for this event website link above

MUSIC

7:00pm-9:00pm, Two Rivers Winery, 2087 Broadway

Settle in for an evening of what Stray Grass calls "handcrafted acoustic Americana" on the lawn of Two Rivers Winery. Gates open at 6 pm, more...0 music starts at 7 pm, so you can enjoy a picnic dinner. Wine is available from Two Rivers by the glass or bottle. Tickets in advance are $20 online - artcenterguild.org. At the gate, $25. Another option is to buy tickets for all five concerts. If you can’t make it to a concert, tickets may be used for another. So, you can use all five for a single concert; two for one concert and one each for three others; or any combination that adds up for five. Just let us know of your plans! (Exception, tickets for the last concert in September cannot be used for next year’s series.) All proceeds benefit The Art Center of Western Colorado.