The Johnson Art Gallery presents a Senior Art Exhibition in bronze, clay, oils,and charcoal by Samantha Griego, Sabrina May and Peter Newbury. All three students are Studio Art majors in the Art Department at Mesa State College. A reception open to the public to meet the students and view the artwork in the gallery is Friday, April 25, 2008, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Johnson Art Gallery
W.W. Campbell College Center, CO
(970) 248-1833

Journey "Over the Rainbow," to a world of magic, color and spectacle! When Dorothy is whisked to the land of Oz, she must fight the Wicked Witch of the West and find her way home with the help of some new-found friends! 701 Main Street
970-255-0999
www.thecabaret.net

Ladies Night May 8. Ladies Bicycle Demo Day May 10. More information to follow. 549 Main St, CO
970-245-7939

The Kokopelli Mountain Bike Trail, the epic ride of a lifetime, the one you'll never forget. 142 miles of linked singletrack, jeep trail and retired wagon road traveling from Grand Junction to Moab, crossing an amazing and untainted part of the desert southwest. The Kokopelli Trail is a fully-supported event covering just under 50 miles per day. Waiting for us at the halfway point every day is a water & lunch stop, and at the end of each day, a fresh camp. All of your camping gear will be shuttled from camp to camp by our support drivers, and includes all meals & support while in-camp and a return shuttle from Moab to Loma. 303-875-9000
www.biketpelli.com

This Festival is the "kick-off" for the 2008 Downtown event season. All festival-goers are urged to use the parking structure on Rood Ave for free parking. All four floors will be available beginning 5 pm on Friday night and lasting through the weekend. This is also the weekend to celebrate the installation of 30 new sculptures added to the Downtown sculpture garden. -- Installation is 7:30 am on Saturday. Musical entertainment: Friday, May 9 4:00 Central High School Jazz Band, 6:00 Michelle Wilkinson Jazz Quartet, 8:00 Chris Daniels and the Kings, Saturday, May 10 12:00 Gr Jct High School Jazz Band, 2:00 Zaro, 4:00 Mesa State Faculty Jazz Quartet, 6:00 Western Colorado Jazz Orchestra, 8:00 Hazel Miller Sunday, May 11 10:00 Five Face Down, 12:00 Huey, 2:00 Walt Smith and Friends. Wonderful crafts and food vendors. All in the beautiful setting of Historic Downtown Grand Junction, amid fine dining, galleries and unique shops. Main Street Grand Junction
970-245-9697

Check back. More information to come. Mesa County Fairgrounds Grandstand
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-255-7100

Fruit Loop Bicycle tour: Join this family-friendly tour that begins at Palisade Park, winds through beautiful vineyards and culminates with a delicious BBQ. Travel at your own pace and enjoy the views. The Classic Mountain Bike Race is a challenging race on Horse Mountain offers amazing views and terrain, including a single track climb through the cedars. Family party after the race in Riverbend Park. 970-464-7458
http://www.palisadecoc.com/bikefest.html

The Choral will join the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra for its Masterworks Concert, Kirk Gustafson, conductor, for Beethoven Symphony No. 9. Grand Junction High School Auditorium
970-263-0910

Celebrate the Anniversary of the Gateway Colorado Automobile Museum. There will be food, craft and car accessory vendors on-site as well as show cars from around the region. Not only that, but the Auto Museum aquired two new vehicles in June 07 and they are now on display! Gateway Canyons Resort
43200 Hwy 141 P.O. Box 339, Gateway, CO 81522
970-245-6292
www.gatewaycanyons.com

Exhibits, demonstrations, "hands-on" jewelry making instruction. National dealers, mineral specimens, tools, supplies, books and gifts. Two Rivers Convention Center
First & Main, CO
9700-523-5443

WAP DANCE (PG-13) Oscar nominee, Best Documentary. A powerful documentary that follows a group of schoolchildren as they overcome nearly insurmountable odds in their quest to participate in the annual Kampala Music Festival in war-torn Uganda. "..a truly inspiring work." 645 Main Street
www.avalontheatregj.com

To hear Beth Amsel sing is to experience a stunning and commanding power. One reviewer calls Beth's voice "simply one of the most beautiful on today's folk scene." Her blend of folk/Americana combined with that unforgettable voice is perfect for the intimate confines and acoustic qualities of the Radio Room. KAFM is especially proud to welcome one of the shining stars of today's contemporary folk music world. We hope you'll discover for yourself why this remarkable artist is sure to be one of this year's favorites at the Radio Room. Beth has shared the stage with the likes of Greg Brown and Lucy Kaplansky. If you love great music, you'll want to attend this show at the newly solar powered Radio Room. KAFM Radio Room
1310Ute Ave, CO
970-241-8801 ext 7
www.kafmradio.org

Fundraiser for the Orchard Mesa Lions Club. Check back. More information to come. Mesa County Fairgrounds Community Buidling
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-255-7100

A Little Noon Music featuring Jan Kuenzel, flute. Free concert in the Sanctuary. First United Methodist Church
White Avenue & 5th Street, CO
970-242-4850

Friday, May 16th 4:00pm - 8:00pm Mike Store artisan and vendors open to the public 5:30pm - 7:00pm Entertainment - Sole Aggression 7:30pm - 9:00pm Entertainment - Ralph Dinosaur and the Fabulous Volcanoes ------------------------------------ Saturday, May 17th 7:00am - 10:00am Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at the IOOF Hall on the Circle. (pancakes, ham, eggs, juice, coffee, diabetic syrup $4) 7:00am - 3:30pm Mike's May Madness Car Show (Form) - KOOL 107.9 8:00am - 11:00am Hike for Mike - Benefit for Mike Williams at McInnis Canyons - Proceeds go to Trail Construction along Co. River 7:30am - 8:30am Mike 5K Run - Race Day Registration (Form) & Packet Pickup 9:00 - 10:30am Mike 5K Run/Walk (like a chicken with your head cut off!) 9:00am - 8:00pm Artisan & Food Vendors - open to public 10:00am - 12:00pm Lawn Mower Races - (Form) KEKB Noon - 3:00pm Chick-Olympics Noon - Lawn Mower Races and Mike Run Awards 12:30 - Peep/Wing Eating Contest - 95 Rock 1:00 - Chicken Scramble Obstacle Course - KEKB 1:30 - Egg Drop Contest - Mix 104.3 2:00 - Chicken Dance Contest - Mix 104.3 1:30pm -3:00pm Entertainment - Polka Band with Joe Gable 3:10pm - 3:15pm Liberty Stars Cheer Performance 3:30pm - 5:00pm Flat Top Reed 3:30pm - Car Show Awards at Circle Park 5:30pm - 7:00pm - Entertainment - O'Brien Family Band 7:00pm - 7:15pm - Good Egg Awards Presented by Chick-fil-A 7:30pm - 9:00pm - Entertainment - Charley Jenkins 970-858-0360
http://www.miketheheadlesschicken.org/schedule.asp

Check back. More information to come. Mesa County Fairgrounds Park Complex
2785 US Highway 50, CO
970-255-7100

Check back. More information to come. Mesa County Fairgrounds Covered Arena
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-255-7100

The Grand Valley Winery Association has announced their 2008 Annual Barrel Tasting Events May 17-18 10:00 - 4:00 Saturday 10:00 - 3:00 Sunday Limited of 375 attendees per event Cost is $60.00 per person and includes a commemorative wine glass, entrance into a drawing for a free case of wine, and a passport. The tickets are non-refundable; however, they are transferable by the holder. There will be 8 wineries featuring their current releases as well as giving a sneak-peek of what is to come. The wineries will also be pairing food with the wines. The Grand Valley Winery Association will also be hosting a Winemaker's and is limited to the first 100 people. Two Rivers Winery
970-255-1471
www.tworiverswinery.com

Tournament open to Players U9 - U18 Recreational and Non-Premier Classic, Challenge I, Challenge II, WSSL. Granyon View Park
970-242-4550
http://www.grandjunctionsoccer.com/welcome.html

Celebrate the bicycle and its quirky history with the Bike Art Contest, Obstacle Course, X-Treme Mountain Bike Demonstration, guided bike tours, tricycle races (kids and kids-at-heart-classes), and the Silver Spoke Film Festival (a bike-in movie theater). 549 Main Street, CO
970-245-7939
www.browncycles.com

Because of the Grand Junction Art and Jazz Festival May 10, the Art Center "Second Saturday" will be May Saturday May 17: Noon - Gallery Tour of contemporary clay Biennial Permanent collection Navajo Rugs. 1 pm Film- Paul Soldner: Playin with Fire (43 minutes)--Chronicles the influence of Zen Buddhism & Abstract Expressionism into the world of contempory clay. Art Center
1803 N 7th Street, CO
970-243-7337 ext 2
www.grartcenter.org

First summer concert of Grand Junction Centennial Band will be at the Colorado National Monument picnic area by the Visitor Center. 243-9091

Two Chairs Theater Company presents Teen Scene - Comedy of Errors. Local teen actors get an opportunity to show their talent. West Gate Inn
2210 Highway 6 & 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-263-7920
www.twochairs.org

Check back. More information to come. Mesa County Fairgrounds
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-255-7100

Presented by the Columbine Cavy Club. Mesa County Fairgrounds Community Building
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-255-7100

Advanced Passes, Gate Passes, and Single Game Passes will be available. No Reserved Seating. Check back. More information to come! Sam Suplizio Field
205 N. 4th St., Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-243-6600
www.jucogj.org

An evening of chamber music in the Willow Pond Garden room. Internationally renowned concert artists Endre Balogh, violin and James Smith, guitar. Willow Pond Bead & Breakfast
662 26 Road, CO
970-243-4958

Presented by the Grand Valley Dressage Society. Free to the public. 8am - 10am. Mesa County Fairgrounds Covered Arena
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-255-7100

Presented by the Grand Valley Dressage Society. Mesa County Fairgrounds Covered Arena
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-255-7100

Free Sunday at the Botanical Gardens, Greenhouse and Butterfly House on the first Sunday of every month throughout the year. We are thrilled to announce that the Colorado Java House now will be selling coffee and tea in the Greenhouse on Free Sundays. 50% of the proceeds will benefit the WCBG! Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and Butterfly House
641 Struthers Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-245-9030
www.wcbotanic.org

Presented by Two Chairs Theater Company - Annual Short play festival featuring local and national playwrights. West Gate Inn
2210 Highway 6 & 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-263-7920
www.twochairs.org

Mesa County Fairgrounds Covered Arena
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-255-7100

More information at a later date. http://parks.state.co.us/Parks/HighlineLake/

Presented by Two Chairs Theater Company - Annual Short play festival featuring local and national playwrights. West Gate Inn
2210 Hwy. 6 & 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-263-7920
www.twochairs.org