Events Calendar - Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau

August 30, 2010 to September 03, 2010

Many activities including: sports, leisure activities, dancing, swimming, and eveing social. For registration information check the website.

(970) 254-3866
www.gjcity.org/CityDeptWebPages/ParksRecreation/Seniors/Seniorgames.htm

Brushing Up to Nature Exhibit

September 01, 2010 to September 30, 2010
10am - 6pm, Tuesday-Sunday
Free

The Blue Pig Gallery is hosting artist, Daniel Loge, for an exhibit featuring his intriguing wildlife oil paintings. He has been painting full time for 28 years and his work has graced the cover of Cabelas Catalog, Ducks Unlimited Magazine and the Wildfowl Art Magazine.

The Blue Pig Gallery
119 W 3rd Street, Palisade, CO
970-464-4819
www.thebluepiggallery.com

Quilters - The Musical

September 01, 2010 to September 11, 2010
Sept 1-4 and Sept 8-11; 7:30 pm and Sat matinee at 2 pm
Tickets $15, Students and Seniors $12; $25 Dinner available Fri and Sat

Local Theatre company produces Quilter’s the musical to celebrate area business’ 15th Anniversary. In the American West, a pioneer woman, Sarah, and six women, who are called her daughters, face frontier life.

Grand Valley Community Theater
2148 Broadway B-5, CO
970-361-0243

Downtown GJ Farmers' Market

September 02, 2010 to September 16, 2010
5-8:30pm
Free

Produce and handcrafted item vendors, and entertainment.

Main Street
Downtown Grand Junction, CO
970-245-9697
www.downtowngj.org

American Heritage Sing-Along

September 02, 2010 6:30 pm
Free

Casual, for all ages. Acoustic instruments welcome.

Mesa County Central Library
530 Grand Ave, CO
970-243-4442
www.mcpld.org.

Art & Dance Merge at the Gardens

September 03, 2010 5-7 pm
Free refreshments, Cash bar.

The Western Colorado Botanical Gardens presents Push/Don’t Pull Dance Theatre performance.

Western Colorado Botanical Gardens
641 Struthers Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 245-3288
www.wcbotanic.org

First Friday Art Reception

September 03, 2010 6:30 p.m. Artist introductions and gallery talk
Free and open to the public. Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres

Opening From Taos to Denver and Beyond guest curator Michael Hurshman Title sponsor Alpine Bank Catalog sponsor Stoller.--- The Studio Drawings: works by Dale Leys Mile High International Juried Pastel Exhibit Fireworks: Junction Clay Arts Guild

Art Center
1803 N.7th Street, CO
(970) 243-7337 X4
www.gjartcenter.org

Rob “ Chicken Fatt” Mitchell

September 03, 2010 10pm – 2 am
21+ / no cover

Rockslide Brew Pub
401 Main Street, CO
970-245-2111 or 858-7675

Roundabout

September 03, 2010 7 pm - 10 pm
21+ / no cover

DoubleTree Hotel
743 Horizon Drive, CO
(970) 858-7675

2nd Annual BBQ & Blues at Gateway Canyons Resort

September 04, 2010 Shows begin at 11:00 AM at the outdoor stage of the Mission Bell Amphitheater.
Tickets are $20.00 in advance (available at City Market); $25 - for a good cause.

The musical lineup includes Big Daddy Lee and the Kingbees, Once Removed Blues Band, Kirk James Band, Steve Crenshaw & the Blues Shop and the Williams Brothers Band. BBQ specialties will be served throughout the day. This is also a charity event to promote awareness of the Wounded Warrior Project, a program that honors and empowers service members injured in the line of duty.

Gateway Canyons Resort
43200 Hwy 141, Gateway, CO
970-931-2647
www.gatewaycanyons.com

Saturday Fruita Farmers' Market

September 04, 2010 Vendors 8am-Noon, Entertainment 9am-11am
Free

Welcome one and all to our 11th year as a farmer’s market.

Fruita Civic Center Park, corner of Peach and Aspen
Downtown Fruita, CO, CO
970-241-2089
www.fruitafarmersmartket.com

Night with the Stars

September 04, 2010 dusk
Free but vehicle pass required for entry into park.

Meet in the parking lot across from the new visitor center.

Highline Lake State Park
1800 11 8/10 Road, Loma, CO
970-858-7208

Free Sunday & Grand Re-opening of the Castle!

September 05, 2010 10 am - 2 pm
Free

FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! To thank our community for all their support, we will be celebrating with Jugglers, a Bump n’ Jump, Face painting, a balloon artist, live entertainment with a local rising star, refreshments and much, much more!!

Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and Butterfly House
641 Struthers Ave, CO
970-245-3288.
www.wcbotanic.org

Palisade Sunday Farmers Market

September 05, 2010 10am-2pm
Free

Held every Sunday in historic downtown Palisade. Market features local artisans, crafts, musicians, non-profit organizations, and wineries. The centerpiece of the market is locally grown Palisade fruits and vegetables.

Downtown Palisade
Palisade, CO, CO
970-464-5602

Nature Walk

September 05, 2010 9:30 am
Free but park pass is required.

Meet between campground sites #9 and 12.

Highline State Park
1800 11 8/10 Road, CO
970-858-7208

Bits & Pieces

September 07, 2010 11am - 5pm
$15.00 per four hour session.

Gayle Gerson offers the opportunity to explore the crazy-quilt possibilities of collage at The Blue Pig Gallery. Each creative session will start with a short demo of a collage technique by Gayle followed by working alone. Be sure to get your materials lists when you R.S.V.P. Call to register or visit website.

The Blue Pig Gallery
119 W 3rd St., Palisade, CO
970-464-4819
www.thebluepiggallery.com.

The Crow - Dinner & A Movie at the Avalon

September 07, 2010 7:15 pm
$5 or free with downtown restaurant receipt.

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
970-263-5700

Poetry Night

September 08, 2010 6 pm
Free

Learn about Simon Ortiz then share your poetry (optional).

Mesa County Central Library
530 Grand Ave, CO
970-243-4442
www.mcpld.org

RIDE FOR THEIR LIVES Presentation

September 08, 2010 4PM (Riders Ed Smart and Ahmad Rivazfar arrive approximately 5PM)
Free

Surviving Parents Coalition (SPC)-- We would like to introduce one of the SPC Not One More Child initiatives to your community - the radKIDS program and so abduction prevention is the primary focus of the Grand Junction event.

Old Courthouse Lawn
544 Rood Avenue, CO
(585) 520-2985

"From Taos to Denver and Beyond" at the Art Center

September 10, 2010 6-8 pm
Free and open to the public.

Western Colorado Center for the Art’s Gallery Panel Lecture and Viewing led by guest curator Michael Hurshman – From Taos to Denver and Beyond

Art Center
1803 N 7th Street, CO
970-243-7337 ext 4
www.grartcenter.org

Colorado Pork and Hops Challenge

September 10, 2010 to September 11, 2010
Fri 4-11 pm; Sat 11am-11pm
Friday $5, Saturday $20, Kids 12 and under Free

"A Rib-Roaring Good Time." This 2-day All American Festival includes KCBS BBQ State Championship competition. Bands: The Williams Brothers, The Goodman Band, Boogie Machine, Time Brown, Pineapple Crackers, Ryan Shupe and the RubberBand and Diamond Rio.

Lincoln Park
12th and North, CO
970-242-7788
www.porknhops.com

Greener Grass

September 10, 2010 7-10 pm
21+ / no cover

DoubleTree Hotel
743 Horizon Dr, CO
(970) 858-7675 or raindanceconcerts@yahoo.com.

Calabash…Festival of Gourds and More!

September 11, 2010 9 am - 4 pm
Adults $5, Child 6-12 and Seniors $3, 0-5 free

GOURD DEMONSTRATIONS & GAMES, A JUDGED FLOWER SHOW, AN INSECTIVAL WITH LIVE TARANTULAS 'SPARKY ' & ‘COOLETTE', A GOURD & PUMPKIN CATAPULT, DANCING AROUND THE CALABASH TREE, A DRUM CIRCLE, FOOD & CRAFT BOOTHS, & MUCH , MUCH MORE. PLAN TO ATTEND THIS FUN FAMILY EVENT!! ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE WESTERN HERITAGE GARDEN TO BE COMPLETED IN THE SPRING OF 2011.

Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and Butterfly House
655 Struthers Ave, CO
970-257-7408; 970-242-8268; or 970-243-6869
www.wcbotanic.org

Painting on a Box

September 11, 2010 to September 12, 2010
10 am - 6 pm
Free and Open to the Public

The show will display in the Blue Pig Gallery courtyard. Liz Lynch, is offering a special sale featuring her original painted boxes. Boxes range from trinket size to large trunk size and feature original handpainted works, studies of masters and special messages.

Blue Pig Gallery
119 W 3rd Street, CO
970.464.4819
www.thebluepiggallery.com

Steve Williams

September 11, 2010 8-10 pm
All ages / no cover

Enzo's Pizzeria and Italian Eatery
759 Horizon Drive, CO
970-255-8500

Grand Junction Horse Show

September 12, 2010 8 am
Free to the public

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

Reel Books

September 12, 2010 2 pm
Free

Watch Fahrenheit 451 followed by book and film discussion.

Mesa County Central Library
530 Grand Ave, CO
243-4442
www.mcpld.org

Cool Hand Luke - Dinner and a Movie at The Avalon

September 14, 2010 7:15 pm
Free with dinner receipt, or $5

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
970-263-5700

2010 Colorado Mountain Winefest

September 16, 2010 to September 19, 2010
Sat 10:30 am - 5 pm
$35 - $180

Thousands of wine lovers make the annual pilgrimage to Palisade to sample a growing array of Colorado wines, foods and participate in a variety of events. -- Free shuttle from Palisade High School.

Riverbend Park
970-464-0111 ,800-704-3667
www.coloradowinefest.com

5th Annual Two Rivers Chautauqua

September 16, 2010 to September 18, 2010
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Thursday learn perion contra dance. 11:45 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
$6.00 for single or $10 for couples for the dance on Thursday, September 16th. September 17th and 18th - $4.00 adults/day, $3.00 seniors/day, $2.50 kids 3 – 12/day or $10.00 for family/day. This event is free to military veterans and their spouses.

This year, our theme is The American Civil War. Abraham Lincoln, 16th President; Harriet Tubman, Robert E. Lee, and William Lloyd Garrison.

Cross Orchards Historic Site
3073 F Road ( Patterson), CO
(970) 261-8137
www.museumofwesternco.org

Special Screening of RIDE the DIVIDE

September 16, 2010 7:30pm featuring filmmakers who will introduce the film and answer questions after the show.
$10 for adults, $7 for students, seniors and station members and can be purchased at the door or online.

RIDE THE DIVIDE draws from the talent of musicians and filmmakers throughout the intermountain west to document the physical and psychological demands of the nearly 2700 mile journey undertaken by Tour Divide’s intrepid participants.

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, Downtown Grand Junction, CO
970-241-8801 ext. 223
www.kafmradio.org

Kiva Book Club

September 16, 2010 6:30 p.m.
Free

Discuss Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood.

Mesa County Central Library
530 Grand Ave., Grand Junction, CO
970-243-4442
www.mcpld.org

Chase Baumgartner

September 17, 2010 10pm – 2 am
21+ / no cover

Rockslide Brew Pub Patio
401 Main St, CO
970-245-2111

35th Annual Colorado Pro Rodeo Finals

September 17, 2010 to September 19, 2010
Fri & Sat Gates open 6 pm for 7 pm show, Sun Gates open at noon for 1pm show.
Adults $12; Ages 7-17 $9; Ages 6 and under free.

Mesa County Fairgounds
2785 US Hwy 50, CO
www.coloradoprorodeo.com

Animal Creations

September 17, 2010 10 am to 2 pm or 2 to 6 pm
$15 per four-hour session. Call 464-4819 to register

----with Artist, Kay Crane.---- Kay's animals show a whimsical side with use of bright, bold color and relaxed brushwork. Bring a picture of your favorite animal or your pet to either work with either oil, acrylic or pastel.

Blue Pig Gallery
119 W Third St, Palisade, CO
970-464-4819
www.bluepiggallery.com

Howard Berkman & The Big Bottom Blues Band

September 17, 2010 7pm–10pm
No cover

DoubleTree Hotel
743 Horizon, CO
(970) 858-7675

Mesa State Music Faculty Gala

September 17, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students

The Mesa State College Music faculty bring a wealth of experience and talent to the college and to the community. Two of the newest additions to the faculty are Brita Fay and Barbara Pytlewski. Brita Fay, piano, holds her Master’s degree from the Manhattan School of Music and is the winner of numerous awards and competitions in Los Angeles, New York City, and Western Europe, and is the founder of Sera Schools, serving students in the Vail Valley and Mesa County with after-school and early childhood music programs. Barbara Pytlewski, bassoon, has a varied background as a soloist and professor, and has recorded soundtracks for National Geographic and for the movie “The Son of Mask”, sequel to Jim Carrey’s “The Mask”. The concert, an annual audience favorite, will be rounded out by performances by all MSC Music faculty.

Moss Recital Hall
12 Street & North Ave., CO
970-248-1604 (Box Office)

Mark Berenson

September 17, 2010 to September 04, 2010
8-10 pm
All ages / no cover

Enzo's Pizzeria and Italian Eatery
759 Horizon Drive, CO
970-255-8500

HalfWay to St. Patty's Day

September 17, 2010 9/17- 2 pm thru 9/19 midnight

Party-Nights of Mayhem. Help Naggy McGee's celebrate 'Halfway to St. Patty's Day'.

Naggy McGees
4th & Colorado. In the St. Regis., CO
(970) 424-5840

17th Annual Tour of the Vineyards

September 18, 2010 $40 includes colorful T-shirt featuring the artwork of “Buffalo Kaplinski”, course map, welcome packet, and post-ride pasta salad brunch.

Celebrate Colorado's wine country with a 25-mile bicycle tour. Rocky Mountain Sports magazine “Best Event for Wine and Pedaling”

Start & Finish at Peach Bowl Park
Take exit 42 off I-70 and go south less than a mile to 5th and Elberta., Palisade, CO
303-635-2815
www.emgcolorado.com/race_tourvine.htm

Batik Method with Vera Mulder

September 18, 2010 2 - 6pm
R.S.V.P. $15.00 per session. Call 970-464-4819 to reserve your session.

Vera offers the opportunity to learn her own batik methods at The Blue Pig Gallery. You will create a two dimensional art project or invent a new pattern for quilt making. Be sure to get your materials lists when you

The Blue Pig Gallery
119 W Third, CO
970-464-4819
www.bluepiggallery.com

Bob & Ray

September 18, 2010 8pm-10pm
All ages / no cover

Enzo's Pizzeria and Italian Eatery
759 Horizon Drive, CO
970.858.7675

1st Annual GOLD Man Triathlon

September 18, 2010 8 am
$80-$115

GOLD MAN Triathlon Course: This course will include a .9-mile swim, 24-mile road bike and 6.2 mile trail run. Swimmers will start on the beach of Highline Lake and proceed to swim in a counter clock wise direction. Swimmers will complete two 750m laps of the swim course then exit to the transition one and make the change to the bike, the ride will exit the park.

Highline State Park
770.595.4556 or 970.274.1232
www.ascentproductions.net/Events/wct.aspx

Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk

September 18, 2010 9 am (checkin starts at 8 am)
Go to alz.org/memorywalk to sign up or for more information call 970.256.1274.

Annual fundraiser and 5K for the Western Slope Alzheimer's Association. ----- Thursday, Sept. 9 – McAllister’s Deli, come enjoy any menu item from 4-9 pm and a percentage of the sales will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association Monday, Sept. 27 – Texas Roadhouse, come enjoy any menu item from 4-9 pm and 10% of the sales will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Lincoln Park
12th and North Ave., CO
970.256.1274
www.alz.org/memorywalk/

1st Annual Paint-a-Pig Day

September 19, 2010 10 am - 2 pm
There is no charge, however donations are appreciated to help support the Pig-a-Sus Homestead Potbelly Pig Sanctuary.

People, young and old, are encourage to come and paint a live pot bellied pig. Guaranteed fun, laughter and a squealing good time will be had by all!" says Tina Kleespies, Marketing Director of the Blue Pig Gallery. "This is also a treat for the pot bellied pigs, as they love human interaction and to be touched", says Sioux Robbins, director of Pig-a-Sus Homestead.

Courtyard of the Blue Pig Gallery
119 W 3rd St,, Palisade, CO
970-464-4819
www.thebluepiggallery.com or www.pigasus.org

The Day the Earth Stood Still -- Dinner and a Movie at the Avalon

September 21, 2010 Every Tuesday enjoy dinner at any Downtown Grand Junction Restaurant and bring your receipt to the Avalon for 2 free admissions to the movies. or $5
7:15 pm

(1951

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
970-263-5700
www.tworiversconvention.com/events/avalon_events.php

Martina Filjak, Piano Performance

September 21, 2010 7:30 pm
The 2010-2011 Season offers three different ticket packages.New subscribers will receive 50% off of the Classical or Expanded Series ticket packages.

The GJSO welcomes the winner of the 2009 Cleveland International Piano Competition, Martina Filjak to perform--Ravel: Bolero-- Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini--Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition.

Grand Junction High School
1400 North 5th Street, CO
970.243.6787
www.gjsymphony.org/concerts/2010-2011-season-archive

Sean Flanigan Recital

September 22, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 adult, $8 senior, $5 student

Moss Performing Arts Center Recital Hall
12th and Glenwood Ave., CO
970-248-1604

Literary Lunch

September 22, 2010 12:05-12:55 pm
Free

Librarian shares a variety of recommended reads; monthly.

Mesa County Central Library
530 Grand Ave., CO
970-243-4442
www.mclpd.org

Faculty Voice Recital

September 23, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 adult, $8 senior, $5 student

Mesa State College faculty Jack Delmore and Chris McKim.

Moss Performing Art Center Recital Hall
12th and Glennwood, CO
(970) 248-1604

Historic Downtown Grand Junction Tour

September 24, 2010 5:30 pm for 90 minutes
$5

Ute, Colorado, Rood and White Avenues--explore some of the fascinating stories, colorful characters and beautiful buildings of downtown.

Museum of the West
462 Ute Ave, CO
970-242-0971

96th Annual Fruita Fall Festival

September 24, 2010 to September 26, 2010
Free

Carnival rides, live music by Bob & Ray, youth pet and talent show, the famous bed race parade, baking and canning contest and Art in the Park.

Downtown Fruita
970-858-3894
www.FruitaFallFestival.com

DOCNA National Dog Show

September 24, 2010 to September 26, 2010
8am -5pm Friday and Saturday; 8 am - 2 pm Sunday.
The public is invited to attend and admission is free.

Dogs on Course in North America; Thursday: Warm up Qualifiers, 1 Standard, 1 Jumpers (not confirmed) Friday: Traditional Gamblers, Standard Round 1, Snakes N Ladders, Jumpers Round 1 Saturday: Standard Round 2, North America Challenge, Trigility, Jumpers Round 2 Sunday: Strategic Time Gamble, Standard Agility Finals, Jumpers Finals

Mesa County Fairgrounds Veterans Park
2785 US Hwy 50, CO
602-439-8008

The Pineapple Crackers

September 24, 2010 7-10pm
21+ / no cover

Double Tree Hotel
743 Horizon Drive, CO
970- 858-7675

Stories From The Land: McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area

September 24, 2010 Doors open at 6 pm, video at 7 pm
$5

This film is an oral history documentary related to the lands within McInnis Canyons NCA, We will also be announcing & exhibiting the winners of our art competition. This is a fundraising event for Friends of McInnis Canyons and Partners.

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
(970) 270-7853

Arabian Horse Show

September 25, 2010 to September 26, 2010
8 am
Admission is free for all to come out and enjoy the show.

Colorado West Arabian Horse show.

Mesa County Fairgrounds covered arena
2785 Hwy 50, CO
970-255-7100

9th Annual Downtown Car Show

September 25, 2010 9am-4pm
Free to view - $25 first, $15 second car entry fee.

Hundreds of modern and antique vehicle owners attend the show to enjoy a full schedule of activities, entertainment and demonstrations

Downtown
3rd thru 7th and Main Street, CO
(970) 245-9697
www.downtowngj.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.carshow

Chase Baumgartner

September 25, 2010 8-10 pm
no cover, all ages

Enzo's Pizzeria and Italian Eatery
759 Horizon Drive, CO
970-255-8500

Legends of the Silver Screen

September 25, 2010 TBA

Dazzling gala event - an evening filled with glamour and stardust as we pay homage to the cinematic icons who have defined stardom through the ages.

Two Rivers Convention Cen ter
159 Main Street, CO
(970) 256-6222
www.yourcommunityhospital.com

1st Annual FIRE & WATER

September 25, 2010 7 pm
$12/Single…..$20/Couple (includes 2 kids under 12) Kids under 8 free.

Join us for the 1st annual Loki Fire & Water! Featuring: campfires, acoustic artists, food and beverage booths, cash bar, local vendors, marshmallow roasting, and more! Welcome autumn to the Grand Valley with a celebration that is fun and family friendly! Artists include: Flat Top Reed and The 17th Street Band

Watson Island at The Western Colorado Botanical Gardens
6th Street and the Colorado River, CO
970-245-3288
Discount for Botanical Gardens members.

Color Sunday

September 26, 2010 Lift Rides; 10am-4pm --$Lift Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for kids (must be able to load without assistance). Bump n Jump $2

Live music--Flat Top Reed, great food, kid's art corral, disc golf and the chance to get your season pass photo out of the way.

Powderhorn Resort
48338 Powderhorn Road, Mesa, CO 81643, CO
970-268-5700
www.powderhorn.com

Sunday Supper Concert - Yvonne Meek with Susan Walton

September 26, 2010 6 pm
$15 donation. Call 464-7478 for more information and to make a reservation.

Yvonne is visitng from Montrose where she plays at several local establishments and she has been visiting her friends at The Palisade Cafe and Grill recently. Her jazzy style will have you tapping your feet. Join us on the patio for a relaxing Sunday evening. Bring a friend, bring a picnic and your beverage.

Vistas & Vineyards
3587 G Road, CO
970-464-7478
www.yvonnemeek.com/home.html

Live Music with Tiana Star

September 27, 2010 6 p.m.
Free

A pop/folk/rock singer/songwriter.

Mesa County Central Library
530 Grand Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-243-4442
www.tianastar.com

Oil Painting - A Variety of Techniques

September 28, 2010 2 - 6 pm
$15 for four hour session. Call 970-464-4819 to register for your session for any time after 11:00 am.

--With Travis Jardon--Travis brings a subtle power and depth to his masterful oil paintings through the technique of layering. Bring your own oil paint supplies. Travis offers guidance and demos throughout the day.

The Blue Pig Gallery
119 W 3rd Street, CO
970.464.4819
www.thebluepiggallery.com

South Park - Dinner & A Movie at the Avalon

September 28, 2010 7:15 pm
$5 without a dinner receipt

South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
970-263-5700

GVKA - AKC Dog Show

September 30, 2010 to October 03, 2010
8 am-5 pm
Free

GVKA - AKC Dog Show.

Mesa County Fairgounds Community Building.
2785 Hwy 50, CO
(970)255-7100

Drowsy Chaperone

September 30, 2010 to October 03, 2010
7:30 pm
$10 adults, $8 senior, $5 student

A Musical

Robison Theater
1100 North Ave, CO
970-248-1604

Oliver - The Musical

September 30, 2010 to October 09, 2010
Sept 30- Oct 2; Oct 7th – 9th; 7:30 pm
$15

Oliver! is one of the most beloved British musicals, vividly bringing to life Dickens' timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more.

Grand Valley Community Theater
2148 Broadway B-5, CO
970-361-0243

Jungle Book Performance

October 01, 2010 to October 02, 2010
6/25 ,7 pm; 6/26, 1 pm and 7 pm
$5 (children under 5 free)

The jungle is jumpin’ with jazz in this exciting Disney classic musical! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Specially adapted from the beloved film, this musical includes all your favorite Disney tunes, like “The Bare Necessities,” and “I Wan’na Be Like You.” With colorful characters and that toe‑tapping jungle rhythm, The Jungle Book KIDS is a crowd‑pleaser for audiences of all ages.

Robinson Theater at Mesa State College
12th and North Ave., CO
(970)255‑6757
www.creativeavenuesgj.com/Special_Events.php

Lower Valley Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

October 01, 2010 to October 31, 2010
Entry to the Corn Maze is $3.00, pumpkin prices vary depending on size

(Formerly well-known as Studt's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze). We'll be open the entire month October. The corn maze covers over 5.75 acres and we also have over 5 acres of pumpkins. We will be offering multiple pumpkin varieties this year including the popular cinderella, the white pumpkins, giant jack-o-lantern pumpkins as well as a black pumpkin and a variety of gourds. Check our website or call for more information regarding hours of operation.

23 and L Roads
970-270-7060
www.lowervalleycornmaze.com

2nd Annual Zombie Prom

October 01, 2010 Doors at 8pm. Some tickets will be sold at the door. Door price is a $15 donation. 21+ only
Advance tickets are a $10 donation available: KAFM radio studio, The Raw Canvas Tattoo Studio and Gallery (755 Rood),Planet Earth & The Four Directions Gallery (504 Colorado), Mad Margaret's (N. 1st St)

Two rooms of music, and fire performance by The Sol Weavers! Video Projection by VJ Coltrain! The Rigged 2 Flip Bar will be there along with your favorite bartender, Hot Will, serving up tasty zombie cocktails! This year features a new location, more space, more music, and more great ghoulish peeps like yourself out there dancing, getting down and being scary for community radio! DJs: Atypical Robot; Hydro; Funk 10; Puppetmaster; The Warrior One; Professor Skywalker; Dj Ravin; Chris Epic; And a special mashup set by your host, DJ Strangefellow! There will be a costume contest, where a Prom King and Queen will be crowned!

'Were'House
601 Pitkin Avenue, CO
970-241-8801
www.kafmradio.org

Las Americas Piano Trio

October 01, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students.

Andrea Arese-Elias, piano; Carlos Elias, violin; Cameron Law, cello; Adam Ballif, clarinet.

Moss Performing Arts Center Recital Hall
1100 North Avenue, CO
(970) 248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

American Heritage Sing-Along

October 07, 2010 6:30 pm
Free

Casual, for all ages. Acoustic instruments welcome

Mesa County Central Library
530 Grand Ave., CO
970-243-4442
www.mcpld.org

Flute and Piano Performance

October 07, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 adult, $8 Senior, $5 Student/Child

Kristi Ballif, flute; Arthur Houle, piano.

Mesa State Moss Performing Recital Hall
1231 N 12th Street, CO
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

“The Mystic Poets, An Introduction”

October 08, 2010 7-10 pm
Open to all; contribution requested.

Listen and discuss mysticism with award-winning poet & essayist Wendy Videlock, whose work regularly appears in the nation’s leading poetry journal, Poetry. Refreshments.

Western Colorado Writers’ Forum
800 Colorado Ave., CO
970.256-4662

Open Studios

October 09, 2010 to October 10, 2010
Sat 10 am-5pm; Sun Noon-5 pm
Free -- online map

Visit artists and see works in progress across the valley. Food, tools and techniques in a wide variety of art settings.

www.artspacecolorado.org

Pops: Jeans ‘n’ Classics

October 09, 2010 7:30 pm
GJSO 2010-2011 Season offers three different ticket packages.New subscribers will receive 50% off of the Classical or Expanded Series ticket packages.

Take it to the Limit – The Music of the Eagles

Grand Junction High School
1400 North 5th Street, CO
970.243.6787
www.gjsymphony.org

Western Slope Animal Expo

October 09, 2010 9 am - 4 pm
$TBA

Western Slope Animal Services and many local animal organizations in celebrating the joy and companionship of animals. A fun day of food, entertainment and education - designed for the whole family.

Mesa County Fairgounds Exposition Park
2785 US Hwy 50, CO
970-210-5090
www.freewebs.com/animalexpo

Reel Books: For Book and Movie Lovers

October 10, 2010 2 p.m.
free

Watch High Fidelity then discuss film and book.

Mesa County Central Library
530 Grand Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-243-4442
www.mcpld.org

Symphony Orchestra

October 11, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 adult, $8 senior, $5 student

Moss Performing Arts Center
12th & Glenwood Ave., CO
(970) 248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

The Omen - Dinner & A Movie at the Avalon

October 12, 2010 7:15pm
$5 without a dinner receipt

(1979)

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
970-263-5700
www.tworiversconvention.com/events/movie_events.php

Fall Choral Concert

October 14, 2010 7:30 pm
$8 adults, $5 seniors, $3 students

Robinson Performing Arts Center
1231 North 12th Street, CO
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

Mesa State College Fall Dance Concert

October 15, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $6 students

Robinson Theatre
1100 North Ave, CO
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu/theatre/dance_perform.html

The Haven Effect and Jack & Jill

October 15, 2010 9 pm

Tenacious Brother's Pub
7th & Main, CO
970‑589‑2761

Grand Valley Dressage Horse Show

October 16, 2010 to October 17, 2010
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free to the public

Horse Show Presented by the Grand Valley Dressage Society

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

Teens Got Talent Contest and Show

October 16, 2010 Performances at 2 and 7 PM
Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for students ages 6 to 20, children under six are free.

Five of the Valley’s most talented teens compete for cash prizes! Tickets may be purchased from chorus members, at The Trophy Case, City Market Stores, Roper Music, Back Porch Music, Hart Music, and the Avalon Theater at the door.

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
970-263-5700

Bikes Bands & Brews

October 16, 2010

An Event of food and fun and music. Bike event in the morning.

Downtown Fruita
(970) 858-3894

First Ever 'National Fossil Day'

October 18, 2010 3-5 pm

National Fossil Day is a celebration organized to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils, as well as to foster a greater appreciation of their scientific and educational value. The Museum of Western Colorado, in partnership with Colorado National Monument, is excited to offer fun activities both at Dinosaur Journey and at Colorado National Monument.

550 Jurassic Court, CO
970-858‑7282
www.museumofwesternco.com

Young Frankenstein - Dinner and a Movie at The Avalon

October 19, 2010 7:15pm
Free--Admission without a dinner receipt - $5 per person

Avalon Theater
645 Main St, CO
970-263-5700

Kiva Club

October 21, 2010 6:30 pm
Free

Discuss Questioning the Veil by Marnia Lazreg.

Mesa Country Central Library
530 Grand Ave., CO
970-243-4442
www.mcpld.org

Behind-the-scenes Tour

October 22, 2010 5:30 pm for 90 minutes
$5 - no preregistration required.

Hundreds of artifacts that are not currently on display may be viewed as well as laboratories and work areas. In addition, the exhibition halls will be open for a true museum after dark experience.

Museum of the West
462 Ute Ave, CO
970-242-0971

Sasparilla!

October 22, 2010 7:30 pm
$15 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students.

Performance by Wind Symphony.

Moss Performing Arts Center Recital Hall
1100 North Avenue, CO
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

HeART for the Community Arts & Crafts

October 22, 2010 4-8 pm.
Admission $5 includes complimentary appetizers and door prizes.

“Have a HeART for the Community” art and craft sale will have affordable art and crafts for sale in a variety of media. Begin Christmas shopping early! Fundraiser for the Counseling & Education Center.

Community Room, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
26 ½ & H Rds, CO
970-243-9539
www.cecwecare.org

Feast in the Streets

October 24, 2010 11am - 4pm

Celebrate the Bountiful Summer Harvest. Palisade "A La Carte" Cuisine and Palisade Spirits. Live entertainment in a family friendly environment.

Downtown Palisade
3rd & Main Street, CO
970-464-7458

Literary Lunch

October 27, 2010 12:05-12:50 p.m.
Free

Librarian shares a variety of recommended reads; monthly.

Mesa County Central Library
530 Grand Avenue, Grand Junction, CO
970-243-4442
www.rmpbs.org

Straight No Chaser

October 28, 2010 to October 27, 2010
Doors Open at 7:00pm / Show STARTS at 8:00pm
$29.50 to $35.50

If the phrase "male a cappella group" conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses... think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch.

Avalon Theatre
645 Main Street, CO
970-263-5700
www.ticketmaster.com

Jazz Ensemble

October 28, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students.

Robinson Theatre at the Moss Performing Arts Center
1100 North Avenue, CO
(970) 248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

Blithe Spirit

October 28, 2010 to November 06, 2010
October 28th – Oct 30th; November 4th- 6th; 7:30 pm

Blithe Spirit is a comic play written by Noel Coward which takes its title from Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem "To a Skylark" ("Hail to thee, blithe Spirit! / Bird thou never wert").

Grand Valley Community Theater
2148 Broadway B-5, CO
970-361-0243

Gun Show

October 29, 2010 to October 31, 2010
Fri 4-7 pm, Sat 8 am-5 pm & Sun 9am-2 pm
$5 per adult.

JC Collectibles presents a gun and collectibles show with a variety of antique and contemporary items for show and sale.

Mesa County Fairgrounds
Community Building, 2785 US Highway 50, CO
970-255-7100

Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn AND Army of Darkness - Dinner and a Movie at The Avalon

October 29, 2010 7:15 pm
Free - $5 without Dinner receipt,

95Rock Double Feature, Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn AND Army of Darkness

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
970-263-5700
www.imdb.com/title/tt0092

Downtown Spooktacular

October 30, 2010 3:30-5 pm
Free

There will be pumpkin decorating, cookie decorating and a costume parade.

6th & Main
Downtown Grand Junction, CO
970-256-4133
www.downtowngj.org

Faculty Woodwind Quintet

October 30, 2010 11 am
$10 adult, $8 seniors, $5 students

First United Methodist Church
522 White Ave, CO
(970) 248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

Meditations & the New World

November 02, 2010 7:30 pm
season tickets, 3 pack, single tickets at 243-6787

Higdon: blue cathedral. Bernstein: Mass: Three Meditations. Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 (From the New World)

Grand Junction High School Auditorium
1400 N. 5th Street, CO
(970) 243-6787
www.gjsymphony.org

The House of Corrections

November 04, 2010 to November 06, 2010
7:30 pm
Adult $10, Senior/Faculty/Staff $8, Student $5

An intriguing dark comedy. Rated R

Mesa State College/ Experimental Theatre
11th & North Ave., CO
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

Percussion Festival and Concert

November 05, 2010 to November 06, 2010
11/5 7:30 pm; 11/6 4:00 pm
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students.

11/5 Teun Fetz, Darin Kamstra and Rick Kurasz.--- 11/5 Final Concert of Western Colorado Percussion Festival.

MSC Recital Hall
1231 North 12th Street, CO
970 - 248-1604

Schumann Singers present "A Gift of Favorites"

November 05, 2010 7:30 p.m.

A concert of our favorites and yours. Tickets available at The Grand Junction Symphony Office, Roper Music, and from members of the choir. Also, tickets can be purchased at the door the evening of the concert.

First United Methodist Church
522 White Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501
www.schumannsingers.org

Pigeon Show

November 06, 2010 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free

Event is open to the public. Admission is free. Come out and see the different types of racing pigeon's there are.

Mesa County Fairgrounds Community Bldg
2785 US Highway 50, CO
970-255-7107
www.mesacounty.us

Faculty Brass Quintet

November 08, 2010 7:30pm
$10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $5 Students.

"A Brass Menagerie."

MSC Moss Performing Arts Center
1100 North Ave., CO
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

The Merling Trio Performance

November 12, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Adult $15 / Senior $10 / Student or Child $5

International trio--musicians from Polish, Japanese, and Dutch backgrounds. The Merling Trio has been hailed as a brilliantly distinguished group endowed with remarkable gifts of communication, magnificent precision and an impeccable blend of sound.

MSC Recital Hall
1100 North Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

Colorado National Monument 2010 Rim Rock Marathon

November 13, 2010 8 am .
$75-$95

Start Location: 2328 Monument Road. There is absolutely no event parking at this location. You can opt to be dropped off but all participants are strongly encouraged to take the shuttles provided by the event Finish Location: James M Robb Colorado River State Park, Fruita. (This is a point to point marathon) This will mark the second year for the Rim Rock Marathon, continuing an 18 year tradition of having a run that occurs inside the Colorado National Monument. This venue provides epic views and a world class running course. We look forward to this second annual event and the exciting addition of the RELAY.

2328 Monument Road to James M Robb Colorado River State Park, Fruita.
770-595-4556 or 970-274-1232
www.ascentproductions.net/Events/rrm.aspx

Peter Fletcher - Classical Guitar

November 13, 2010 2 pm
Free & open to the public.

This concert will feature selections from Fletcher’s 2008 CD release on Tower Hill Records: Music of the Baroque. Other repertoire will include Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring from Cantata No. 147 as well as the Chaconne in D minor by J. S. Bach and Usher-Waltz.

Mesa County Central Public Library
530 Grand Ave., CO
970-243-4442
www.mcpld.org

MSC Student Chamber Ensembles

November 15, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students

Moss Performing Arts Center Recital Hall
1231 N 12th St., CO
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

Alice In Wonderland

November 17, 2010 to November 20, 2010
7:30 pm
$20 adults, $15, seniors/faculty/staff, $5 students

Welcome to Wonderland where everything gets curiouser and curiouser.

Mesa State College
Moss Performing Arts Center, 1100 North Ave, CO
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

Mary Lindsey Bailey Oboe Concert

November 17, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students

Moss Performing Arts Center Recital Hall
12th and Glenwood Ave., CO
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

Tree Lighting Downtown

November 19, 2010 5-6 pm
Free

Downtown will light up for the holiday season. Santa will make an appearance in front of Wells Fargo Bank to kickoff holiday shopping. Photos with Santa.

4th St. & Main St. in Downtown Grand Junction
970-260-0747
www.downtowngj.org

Behind-the-scenes Tour

November 19, 2010 5:30 pm for 90 minutes
$5 no pre-registration required.

Behind-the-scenes Tours will allow tour participants to enter collections storage area areas at Dinosaur Journey that are seldom open to the public. Hundreds of artifacts that are not currently on display may be viewed as well as laboratories and work areas. In addition, the exhibition halls will be open for a true museum after dark experience.

Dinosour Journey
550 Jurassic Court, Fruita, CO
970-242-0971
www.museumofwesternco.com/visit/dinosaur-journey

Children's Concert-Around the World at the Speed of Sound

November 20, 2010 11 am
Children 12 and under $5, Adults $15

Travel the globe with Maestro Kirk Gustafson and the Grand Junction Symphony as they take a musical journey around the world! This performance is designed with children 12 & under in mind but is open to the public. It is a wonderful place for parents or grandparents to bring their children or grandchildren to experience their first symphony concert.

GJ High School
1400 N 5th St, CO
970.243.6787
www.gjsymphony.org/CustomContentRetrieve.aspx?ID=1084503

Select Choirs Concert

November 22, 2010 7:30 pm
Adults $10, Seniors $8, Students 5

High School Select Choir with MSC Chamber Choir and Grand Valley Children's Choir

MSC Robinson Recital Hall
11th & North Ave., CO
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

4th Annual Grand Junction 5k Turkey Trot

November 25, 2010 9 am
$25/$20 T-shirts available

The 5K (3.1 mile) course enters Connected Lakes State Park and returns on the Colorado River Trail. This is a family event - kids, strollers and leashed animals welcome. Funds raised benefit the Firefighters Union.

Soar Physical Therapy
Race begins and ends at 2497 Power Rd,, CO
970.263.4079
www.gjturkeytrot.org

Anna Marie Wytko Saxaphone Concert

December 02, 2010 4 pm
$10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $5 Students/Children

Anna Marie Wytko is a member of the music faculty at Kansas State University where she teaches sazophone, chamber music and music theory.

MSC Recital Hall-Moss Performing Arts Center
1231 N. 12th Street, CO
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

27th Annual Winter Festival and Parade of Lights

December 04, 2010 Noon - 8pm Winterfest; 5- 8pm Parade
Free

Winterfest is an event featuring non-profit booths along Main Street. Then watch over 100 floats light up the night on Main Street.

1st to 11th on Main Street
970-245-9697
www.downtowngj.org

Mesa State FALL for Dance

December 10, 2010 to December 11, 2010
7:30 pm both evenings and 12/11 2:00 pm matinee
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students

Directed by Matthew Lindstrom.

Robinson Theatre
1231 N. 12 St, CO
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

Handel's Messiah with the Symphony Chorus

December 11, 2010 7:30 pm

The Western Colorado Chorale and Mesa State College Chamber Choir, under the direction of Monte Atkinson, and the Schumann Singers, under the direction of Tyson Repke, will join as the symphony chorus for this blockbuster choral piece

GJHS Auditorium
1400 N 5th Street, CO
970.243.6787
www.gjsymphony.org

Moscow Ballet - Nutcracker

December 12, 2010 Doors Open at 12:30pm / Show STARTS at 1:00pm.
$27.50 - to $67.50,

A truly spectacular holiday event that brings friends and family together, Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” is the one performance this season you shouldn’t miss! Featuring over forty superbly trained Russian dancers, gorgeously designed original costumes and breathtaking sets, the “Great Russian Nutcracker” combines all the elements it takes to make this Christmas a memorable one. Get your tickets early and save!

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
248-9007 or 263-5700
www.ticketswest.com

Behind-the-scenes Tour

December 17, 2010 5:30 pm for 90 minutes
$5 - No pre-registration required.

Behind-the-scenes Tours will allow tour participants to enter collections storage area areas at the Museum of the West that are seldom open to the public. Hundreds of artifacts that are not currently on display may be viewed as well as laboratories and work areas. In addition, the exhibition halls will be open for a true museum after dark experience.

Museum of the West
462 Ute Ave., CO
970-242-0971

Fireworks to Kick-Off Centennial

December 31, 2010 All day activties, 8pm fireworks.
Park Entrance fee $7 per vehicle.

Colorado National Monument Superintendent Joan Anzelmo invites the community to save the date of December 31, 2010 to kick off the Monument’s Centennial. Throughout the day the park will host a variety of fun and family friendly events. Then at 8pm, the Monument will host a fireworks display to celebrate the Monument’s birthday in grand style and ring in the New Year a little early.

Colorado National Monument
970-858-3617
www.nps.gov/colm/index.htm