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  • Cross Orchards Historic Site
    3073 F (Patterson) Road
    Grand Junction, CO 81504
    Cross Orchards Historic Site allows visitors to step back in time and experience early pioneer life in western Colorado. The Red Cross Land and Fruit Company was established in 1899 and...
  • Ute Learning Garden
    2775 Hwy 50
    Grand Junction, CO 81503
    The two and a half acre Ute Learning Garden features native plants that were used by the Utes on their annual migrations.  Berms in the garden group the plants into life zones representing the...
  • Dance Magic
    643 Main Street
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    Dance Magic is open for private as well as group lessons, and offers nighly dance classes. Specializing in West Coast swing, coountry/western, ballroom, Latin, salsa and Argentine tango dancing,...
  • Western Colorado Botanical Gardens
    641 Struthers Avenue (Riverside Pkwy at 7th)
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    The Western Colorado Botanical Gardens / Butterfly House is a paradise found, with a butterfly exhibit as well as over 600 exotic tropical plants from around the world. Enjoy a tranquil moment...
  • The Palette
    441 Main Street
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    Our goal at The Palette is to encourage everyone to "Uncork Your Inner Artist" through our fun and easy painting classes. No previous painting experience is required, because our talented...
  • High Desert Opera
    No physical office
    Palisade, CO 81526
    Founded in 2003 High Desert Opera is dedicated to bringing Grand Junction fully staged performances of opera and Broadway Musicals. We combine great local talent with professional singers and live...
  • Commemorative Air Force Museum (Rocky Mountain Wing)
    780 Heritage Way
    Grand Junction, CO 81506
    The Commemorative Airforce Museum features a collection of historical displays, memorabilia, and aviation art; Open Saturdays only or by appt. Call 970-424-3575...
  • Music at Colorado Mesa Univesity
    1100 North Ave.
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    Music at Mesa offers approximately 40 concerts per year featuring the talentedmusic students and faculty at Colorado Mesa University, as well as professionalguest artists from around the world.
  • Colorado Mesa University Performing Arts
    Moss Performing Arts Center
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    The Departments of Theatre Arts and Music at Colorado Mesa University offer professional-quality theatre, music theatre, dance, opera, choir and instrumental music performances in the state-of-the...
  • 740 Gunnison Ave, Suite 205
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    Our mission is to foster a dynamic literary and writing community that advances the cultural life of Western Colorado....
  • Avalon Theatre
    645 Main St.
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    The historic Avalon Theatre, which has been the cornerstone of downtown Grand Junction at 7th and Main Street for the past 90 years, has recently completed a $9.65 million renovation that ensures...
  • Western Colorado Chorale
    1100 North Ave.
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    The Western Colorado Chorale performs works of great choral music that would not otherwise be heard in Grand Junction. ...
  • Omnia Contemporary
    639 Main Street
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    Contemporary art gallery in Downtown Grand Junction.
  • Taylors Croft
    2478 Patterson Rd
    Grand Junction, CO 81505
    Scottish & Irish Import shop & cultural Center. Organizers of the Grand Valley Highland Games.
  • Gateway Canyons Auto Museum
    43200 Hwy 141
    Gateway, CO 81522
    The Gateway Auto Museum explores the marvels of American automotive history.  The museum steps back in time to cover the revolution in personal transportation brought about by the invention,...
  • Sandstone Concerts
    390 1/2 Hill View Drive
    Grand Junction, CO 81502
    Sandstone Entertainment Inc. promotes and produces national touring artists in Grand Junction. Established in 1990, we have produced over 500 concert events featuring stars such as Willie Nelson,...
  • The Main Street Gallery
    412 Main Street
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    Art Gallery, Custom Framing, Gifts, Photo Services
  • Grand Junction Symphony
    414 Main Street
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    In 1978, a group of local musicians made a long time dream a reality with the founding of the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra. The GJSO has since grown into one of the leading cultural...
  • Uncanny Valley Art Gallery
    455 Main St
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    Uncanny Valley is an artis co-op gallery that focuses on a censorship-free enviornment. As a co-op, Uncanny Valley takes no commision on sales, which means all sales go directly to supporting local...
  • Museum of the West
    462 Ute Ave.
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    The Museum of the West offers a thousand years of history that can be experienced. "Ride" in a stagecoach, "fly" a 1958 Cessna, gaze upon an ancient Anasazi pottery, follow the history of the...
  • Dinosaur Journey Museum
    550 Jurassic Court
    Fruita, CO 81521
    Dinosaur Journey Museum features Colorado's best robotic dinosaurs. Visitors can examine real dinosaur fossils, dig into hands-on exhibits, experience a simulated earthquake and see a working...
  • Colorado Mesa University
    1100 North Ave.
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    Colorado Mesa University is a cultural hub of western Colorado. The Moss Performing Arts Center houses the Music and Theatre Departments' more than 75 events each year. Events include musical...
  • Red Lion Arts Gallery & Studio
    546 Main Street
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    Whether it be painting, sculpting, poetry, or film, Red Lion Arts is an environment where individuals are open to express their nature through art.Red Lion Arts offers: Art Sales, Unique First...
  • Art on the Corner
    437 Colorado Ave.
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    Touch and enjoy a diverse and eclectic outdoor display of over 100 sculptures along Main Street and throughout the downtown area. Beginning in 1984, Downtown Grand Junction is proud to showcase one...