Events Calendar - Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau

18th Annual Juried Watermedia Exhibition

March 03, 2010 to April 03, 2010

'Rockies West National 2010' Western Colorado Watercolor Society Juried Watermedia Exhibition

The Art Center
1803 N 7th St., Grand Junction, CO
970 596-4471

Open Mic Night

March 11, 2010 10 pm

Rockslide
401 Main St, CO
970-245-2111

College Coin Night

March 11, 2010 7 pm, ages 21 plus
$5 - take a roll of nickels

Cactus Canyon
3120 I-70 Business Loop, Clifton, CO, CO
970-434-0320

Ballroom Dances

March 11, 2010 8-11 pm

Live music and refreshments

Senior Recreation Center
550 Ouray Ave, CO
970-243-7408

Rosie's Fun Nite and Open Mic

March 11, 2010 6 pm

Share you musical talent or comedy or anything entertaining.

Red Rose Cafe
235 Main St, Palisade, CO
970-464-7673

Celtica Sinfonia II presents FEAST

March 11, 2010 to March 12, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Adults: $23 in advance, $26 at the door / Students $15 in advance, $17 at the door

FEAST returns with their St. Patrick's Day celebration. An explosive all new program with expanded band, champion Celtic dancers, dazzling costumes, sensuous harp sonorities, and the Great Highland Bagpipes.

Avalon Theatre
645 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO
www.junctionconcerts.com

Grand Valley Dressage Society Horse Show

March 13, 2010 to March 14, 2010
8 am
Free to the public

Presented by the Grand Valley Dressage Society

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

Teen Rockband Tournament

March 13, 2010 1-4 pm

Form a band with friends--challenge fellow and the Grand Junction Police Rockband.

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

3rd Annual Farm & Ranch Day

March 13, 2010 9 am to 4 pm
Free hot dogs and hamburgers

Hosted by the Fruita Chamber, CSU Extension and Fruita Co-Op. This event will feature many agricultural vendors, demonstations, presentations.

COOP Country Ace Hardware
1650 Hwy 6 & 50, CO
433-9493 or 260-0689

Family Fun Night - Movie E.T. - at the Avalon

March 13, 2010 Doors Open at 6:30pm / Show STARTS at 7:15pm
$5

Halloween in the Spring! Come and enjoy that classic film "E.T. The Extra-terrestrial. Children under that age of 12 wearing a Halloween costume get free admission. There will be a costume contest, prizes and more!

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
255-8322
www.tworiversconvention.com/events

Young Artist Competition Concert

March 14, 2010 2 pm
$5 general admission seating.

Four talented finalists compete the opportunity to perform as a featured soloist with the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra 2010-11 concert season.

MSC Moss Performing Arts Center
1231 North 12th Street, CO
970-243-6787
www.gjsymphony.org

Pig Tails and Wine Trails

March 14, 2010

Pig Tails and Wine Trails happens this Sunday. Pick up your map and start your tour at The Blue Pig Gallery. Live music of James Baird, playing blues and jazz on the keyboard. The first 10 people to arrive will receive a free wine glass.

Third and Main Streets, Palisade, CO
970-464-4819
www.thebluepiggallery.com

The Quiet Man--Dinner and a Movie at the Avalon

March 16, 2010 7:15 pm
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

“A disgraced American boxer retires to Ireland, where he finds love.”

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

Travel Series -- Chile, Easter Island, Bolivia and Peru

March 16, 2010 12 noon
Free to the Public, Donations are Welcome

Herb Bacon, our favorite travel guide, returns to the Museum of Western Colorado to share his journeys to foreign lands. His stories are sure to entertain you and whet your appetite for travel!

Whitman Educational Center
248 S. Fourth Street, CO
(970) 242-0971, ext. 214

Art Nouveau Watercolor

March 17, 2010 to March 31, 2010
5:30-7:00 p.m.
$45

Art Nouveau Watercolor Wednesday Art Workshop. Three sessions: March 17, 24, 31 from

Creative Avenues
128 South 5th Street, CO
(970)255-6757

Vietnam - Wednesday Night Wanderings

March 17, 2010 7:30 pm
Free

Terry Adcock traveled with a group of veterans and their friends to Vietnam to revisit areas they had experienced during the Vietnam War.The fascinating stories and experiences of the veterans and from local Vietnamese added to the experience.

MCS Maverick Center Auditorium, Room 155
1100 North Ave, CO
970.248.1670
www.mesastate.edu/op/wnw.html

ReelTime Mutant Swinger from Mars

March 18, 2010 7 pm
$6

(ReelTime independent cinema is shown the third Thursday of every month!)--A send-up of '50s-era horror films.

KAFM Radio Room
1310 Ute Ave, CO
(970) 241-8801
kafmradio.org/beyond-radio/reeltime/2010/mutant-swingers-from-mars

The Foreigner

March 18, 2010 to April 02, 2010
Thurs-Sat 7:30 pm
$15 Box Office Open Tues-Sat 10 am - 5 pm

Set in a resort-style fishing lodge in rural Georgia, the comedy revolves around two of its guests,Englishman Charlie Baker and Staff Sergeant Froggy LeSueur.

Box Office & Theater Location
338 S. 2nd St., CO
970-200-7639
www.gjrenew.com

Butler family history

March 18, 2010 Noon - bring your lunch and enjoy this presentation.
Free

Mr. Harry Butler will present a program on the Butler family and the history of Handy Chapel.

Whitman Educational Center
248 S. Fourth Street, Grand Junction, CO
970-242-0971, ext. 209
www.museumofwesternco.com/programs-and-events/?event=oral-history-program-september#calendarFullEvent

Hats! the Musical

March 18, 2010 to March 27, 2010
Doors open at 7pm and Sat Mat at 1:30, Dinner available Fri and Sat

Grand Valley Community Theater Show Dates: March 18, 19, 20 and 25, 26, 27

Grand Valley Community Theater
2148 Broadway B-5, CO
970-263-4152

Symphony Orchestra Concert at MSC

March 19, 2010 7:30pm
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students.

Proceeds benefits the Western Slope for Children.

Robinson Theatre
Mesa State College, 1231 North 12th Street, CO
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu/events

Schumann Singers Celebrate Spring Concert

March 19, 2010 7:30 pm
Tickets: $12, in advance $10 available at Roper Music, GJ Symphony, and singers.

Baroque to Broadway, sacred, spiritual, madrigal, and pop.

Methodist Church
522 White Ave, CO
970-243-5992
www.schumannsingers.org

MSC Student Art Show

March 19, 2010 to April 14, 2010
Opening Reception: 7:00 – 9:00 pm, 3/19; Tues – Sat., 9 am to 4 pm
Admission is $3 and is free on Tuesday

The 2010 Mesa State College graduating senior Studio Art majors are excited to exhibit collectively at the Western Colorado Center for the Arts.

Art Center
1803 N 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 248-1833

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

March 19, 2010 Doors Open at 6:30pm / Show STARTS at 7:30pm
All seats reserved $25-$30 at Triple Play Records, City Markets, Back Porch Music

Ladysmith Black Mambazo pays tribute to this historical icon with their new release, Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu. Ilembe celebrates not only Shaka Zulu but the sense of perseverance, creativity and pride that he has inspired in generations of descendants.”

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
970-243-8497
www.sandstoneconcerts.com

Alice in Wonderland

March 19, 2010 to March 20, 2010
Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
$5 at the door

Youth Theater Project performances of "Alice in Wonderland Jr." (musical) and "Poodle Skirts and Pirates" (play production)

GJHS Auditorium
1400 North 5th St., CO
(970)255-6757

4-H Horse Show

March 20, 2010 8:00 AM
Free to the public

4-H Fun Horse Show

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

5th Annual Women's Expo

March 20, 2010 9 am to 3 pm
Free admission to exhibitor area and seminars.

Full program in 3/17/201 Daily Sentinel.

Two Rivers Convention Center
159 Main Street, CO
970-242-5050
www.gjsentinel.com

19th Annual National Quilt Day

March 20, 2010 10:00 - 4:00
Free

Sunset Slope Quilters of Grand Junction, CO --- We invite everyone to come and see beautiful quilts of all sizes, a "bed turning" event, demonstrations, an interactive educational experience which involves identifying quilt blocks, community projects and more.

Mesa Mall in Claire's Court
2424 Highway 6 & 50, CO
254-9791 or 263-0643

"A Legenary Event"-Benefit Concert

March 20, 2010 Open house and Elks Building tours 6pm. Concert 6:45pm – 10pm
$10; taco bar $6, cash bar.

Stray Grass Concert (8-10 pm) Flat Top Reed (7-8 pm). Fundraiser for the Legends Historic Sculpture Project.

Elks Lodge
4th and Ute (249 South 4th St), CO
640-5350 or 260-8130

Karen Taylor-Good Concert

March 21, 2010 1 pm
$15.00 and can be purchased at the door.

Grammy-nominated songwriter, Karen Taylor-Good, performing songs from ‘How Many Women’- her sixth full-length album. ---Karen will also present her ‘Sermon In Song’ at the 10:30 a.m., March 21, at the service at Unity Church at.

Unity Church
3205 N. 12th Street, CO
(970) 243-3550

Western Colorado Chorale- Brahms, Beatles & The Beach Boys

March 22, 2010 7:30 pm
$18 adults, $16 seniors, $5 students

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

Spinal Tap - Dinner and a Movie at The Avalon

March 23, 2010 7:15 pm
Free with receipt/ without a dinner receipt - $5 per person

“Spinal Tap, the world's loudest band, is chronicled by hack documentarian Marti DeBergi on what proves to be a fateful tour."

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

Travel Series -- Patagonia

March 23, 2010 12 noon
Free to the Public, Donations are Welcome

Herb Bacon, our favorite travel guide, returns to the Museum of Western Colorado to share his journeys to Patagonia. His stories are sure to entertain you and whet your appetite for travel!

Whitman Educational Center
248 S. Fourth Street, CO
(970) 242-0971, ext. 214

MSC Wind Symphony & Jazz Ensemble

March 25, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students

With John Salmon, piano.

Robinson Theatre
1231 North 12th Street, CO
970-248-1604

Festival for Creative Pianists

March 26, 2010 to March 27, 2010
7:30 pm Fri Judges/Directors Recital, Sat Winners Recital
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students.

Young pianists from the Grand Junction area and beyond compete in the 2010 Festival.

Moss Performing Arts Center
1231 N. 12th St., CO
(970) 248-1604
www.pianofestival.org

The Last Doubloon

March 26, 2010 to March 27, 2010
7:30 pm. Saturday Matinee 2:00 pm
$10 available at City Market, Albertsons and Safeway

Grand Junction Senior Theater proudly presents The Last Doubloon. Written by Sheri Hickman and directed by Rachel Nelson Fortner.

Central High School
550 Warrior Way, CO
(970) 254-3876

Cross Orchards Easter Egg Hunt

March 27, 2010 10:00 am
$4 adult, $3 child or $10 whole family. Special discounts for Muesum members.

This is great fun for the whole family. After the egg hunt – stroll back in time at the historic site!

Cross Orchards Living History Farm
3073 F Road, CO
(970) 242-0971, ext. 206

Community Contra Dance

March 27, 2010 7 pm New Dancers workshop, 7:30-10:30 Dance.
$7 adults, $3 ages 10-17

Fifth Reel will provide live Celtic and Old-Time music. No experience is necessary, all dances will be taught and cued by Ron Young. Come with or without a partner. Casual dress.

Palisade Community Hall
8th & Main, Palisade, CO
970-243-6736

Children's Concert-Peter & the Wolf

March 27, 2010 11 am
Children 12 and under $5, Adults $15

Maestro Kirk Gustafson and the Grand Junction Symphony are joined by the Grand Valley Children’s Chorus and Mesa State College’s Dance Program for our annual Children’s Concert. The event will feature selections by the Children’s Choir, followed by Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf!

GJ High School
1400 N 5th St, CO
970.243.6787.
www.gjsymphony.org/content/childrens-concert

Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival

March 27, 2010 7 pm
$10-- WCCONGRESS website for tickets. Sold Out last year.

The two-hour Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival here in Grand Junction provides inspiring and educational films that aim to increase environmental interest and motivate people to go out and make a difference in our community and around the world.

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
(970) 256-7650
www.wccongress.org

Palisade Spring Fest

March 28, 2010 11 am - 3 pm
Free

Enjoy the Springfest Celebration in downtown Palisade. Entertainment, Fun, Food, Fine Art, guided hikes and bike tours, agritours.

Palisade's Town Center Plaza
Main and 3rd St, CO
970-464-4653

Wether Goat Show

March 28, 2010 8 am
Free

Pavilion Mesa County Fairgrounds
US Hwy 6 & 50, CO
Event Hotline 970.255.7100 -- Office 970.255.7107

Centennial Band Spring Concert

March 30, 2010 7 pm
$5 - Available of Grand Junction Symphony Office, Roper Music, Band Members, at Door.

All-American music, percussion soloist, and barbershop chorus.

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
(970) 243-9091

Travel Series -- Brazil and the Amazon River

March 30, 2010 12 noon
Free to the Public, Donations are Welcome

Herb Bacon, our favorite travel guide, returns to the Museum of Western Colorado to share his journeys to Brazil and the Amazon River. His stories are sure to entertain you and whet your appetite for travel!

Whitman Educational Center
248 S. Fourth Street, CO
(970) 242-0971, ext. 214

MSC Freerunning and Parkour Team - Wednesday Night Wanderings

March 31, 2010 7:30 pm
Free

Presented by Kevin Reid

Maverick Center Auditorium, Room 155
1100 North Ave, CO
970.248.1670

2010 RV Show

April 01, 2010 to April 03, 2010
April 1, noon-7 pm; April 2, 10 am-7 pm; April 3, 10 am-5pm
Free

Booths, seminars, displays.

Mesa County Fairgrounds Main Parking Lot
2785 US Highway 50, CO
Event Line: 970-255-7100; Office 255-7107

Stravinsky: The Firebird

April 01, 2010 6:30 pm
$15-$25, Students $5

Members of the Mesa State Dance Program and guest artists Amy Earnest and Lance Hardin join the GJSO for Igor Stravinsky’s mystical ballet, The Firebird. Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, a work beloved by many young and old alike, will also be performed as a full ballet production.

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

And They Dance Real Slow in Jackson

April 01, 2010 to April 03, 2010
7:30 pm
Adults $10, Seniors $8 and Students $5

A moving story of a small town in rural Indiana and Elizabeth Ann Willow cripped at birth with polio. A complex mosaic of interlocking scenes. Rated PG-13 for adult situtations.

MET ( Mesa Experimental Theatre)
1100 North Ave, CO
970-248-1604

MSC Percussion Ensemble Concert

April 02, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students, in advance or at the door

The Moss Performing Arts Center Recital Hall
1100 North Ave., CO
970-248-1604

First Friday Art Openings

April 02, 2010 Free and open to the public.

First Friday Art Openings, hours vary, free, Botanical Gardens (245-9030, 5–7pm), City Hall (5:30–7pm), Planet Wines Art Show & Wine Tasting (420 Main, 6–9pm, 424-5432), Frameworks & Gallery (7–9pm), The Art Center (7 - 9pm, 243-7337), Hang-ups, and Off the Wall 2.

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

Gr Jct Horse Show

April 03, 2010 8:00 am
Free to the public

Mesa County Fairgrounds Covered Arena
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO

Benefit concert for a local family.

April 03, 2010 Door opens at 7pm
Tickets $15 / $12

Broadway Music at its finest. Benefit Concert for Chuck Kirby--I-70 Accident Victim. All procedes to help pay medical bills and expenses.

Grand Valley Community Theater
2148 Broadway B-5, CO
970-263-4152

Handel's Messiah

April 04, 2010 2:30 pm
Free

A gift to the community-- performed by the Messiah Choral Society– 19 piece orchestra, four professional singers, 70 voice chorus.

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
970- 245-4914
www.mcsgj.org.

Cooking with Diana Tarasiewicz

April 06, 2010 to April 08, 2010
6:30 pm to 8:45 pm
$50

April 6: Cooking with fresh herbs and citrus. We will enjoy a fragrant fest, including incredible lemon mashed potatoes and lavender-infused chocolate mousse.---- April 8: Risotto 101; We’ll cook a classic Risotto Milanese, Shrimp and Fennel Risotto, Wild mushrooms and thyme risotto and a cranberry apple dessert risotto with brown sugar and butter.

Willow Pond Bed & Breakfast
662 26 Road, CO
970-243-4958
www.willpondbnb.com

MSC Chamber Choir

April 06, 2010 to April 07, 2010
7:30 pm
$10 adult, $8 senior, $5 studnet.

Mesa State College Chamber Choir.

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

Monty Phython and the Holy Grail - Dinner and a Movie at The Avalon

April 06, 2010 7:15 pm
Free/$5 without Dinner receipt.

“King Arthur and his knights embark on a low-budget search for the Grail, encountering many very silly obstacles.”

645 Main Street, CO
www.imdb.com/title/tt0082971

A Little Noon Music MSC Chamber Choir

April 09, 2010 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Free

A Little Noon Music: Mesa State College Chamber Choir.

First United Methodist Church
White Avenue & 5th Street, CO
970-242-4850

Behind the Moon

April 10, 2010 7:30 PM
$7.00 Adult, $4.00 Children, $25.00 Family

Sultan’s Pride Middle Eastern Dance Troupe An Evening of Elegant Middle Eastern Dance.

Masonic Center
First Street and Bookcliff Ave, CO
970-985-5324

MSC Trumpet Fest

April 10, 2010 4 pm
$10 adult, $8 senior, $5 student: 248-1604.

Moss Performing Art Center Robinson Theater
12th and Glenwood, CO
970.248.1604
www.mesastate.edu

6th Annual MOG Fest & Bike SWAP

April 10, 2010 9 am-4pm
Admission • $5 Adults • $2 Kids

The Largest Outdoor Gear Sale & Bike Swap Between Denver & Salt Lake! Screamin’ Deals! • Closeouts • Sales Samples • Blems Bike Swap! • BYOB • Same Day Registration (starts @ 8am)-----Don’t Miss MOG Outdoor Fest @ Night! • Telluride Mountainfilm @ 7pm • LOKI Nite Party @ 9pm Mesa Theater • 538 Main • Grand Junction Admission • $10 (both events) • All Ages

ROCKSLIDE PARKING LOT
400 Block between Main & Colorado, CO
(970) 241-2971
www.copmoba.org or www.mogoutdoorfest.com

The Fab 4

April 10, 2010 7 pm
$26 at City Market and www.ticketswest.com.

Colorado's Premiere Beatle's Tribute Band!

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
970-263-5700
www.the-fab-4.com

12th Annual Western Colorado Fly Fishing Expo

April 10, 2010

A great education experience for all ages, a fund raiser for cold water resources, a good public program.

DoubleTree Hotel
743 Horizon Drive, CO
970-210-7941
www.grand-valley-anglers.org

4-H Horse Show/Horsemanship Clinic

April 11, 2010 8:00 am
Free

Covered Arena, Fairgrounds
2785 US Hwy 50, CO
970-255-7100

Palisade Paint Out

April 11, 2010 10 am - 5 pm
Free to visitors

Visit Palisade area orchards and see artists at work! Area artists paint plein air in the blossoms of spring. Finished art pieces will be displayed in the Palisade Plaza on Sunday, April 18.

970-464-4653
www.twistedbrickstudios.blogspot.com

Faculty Woodwind Concert

April 12, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 adult, $8 senior, $5 student

Mesa State College faculty woodwind concert.

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

The Horse Boy - Community Cinema

April 13, 2010 6-8 pm
Free

The Horse Boy by Michael Orion Scott ---- Mesa County Libraries are partnering with Rocky Mountain PBS to provide opportunities to watch Independent Lens documentaries followed by community discussion.

Mesa County Central Library
530 Grand Ave, CO
(970) 243-4442

Cooking with Chef Diana Tarasiewicz

April 13, 2010 to April 15, 2010
6:30 pm to 8:45 pm.
$50 - includes recipe packets, a full meal and wonderful camaraderie.

April 13: From simple tomato roses to turnip calla lilies. You will leave class with your own gorgeous vegetable bouquet. You will need to bring the following tools with you: small exacto knife and a small pairing knife, very sharp please. ------ April 15: French Bistro Fare Escargot, tomato mozzarella fans, mixed shellfish en papillote, chocolate raspberry gratins. Bring your berets!

Willow Pond Bed & Breakfast
662 26 Rd, CO
970-243-4958 or toll free 877-243-4958
www.willowpondbnb.com

Gypsy

April 14, 2010 to April 24, 2010
Tickets $15 / $30 dinner

GRAND VALLEY COMMUNITY THEATER Show Dates: April 14-17 and 21-24

Grand Valley Community Theater
2148 Broadway B-5, CO
970-263- 4152

The Fable Factory

April 14, 2010 to April 17, 2010
7:30 pm
$20 adults, $15 senior, $5 student

THE FABLE FACTORY is a series of new adaptations of your favorite fairy tales and fables all written by MSC playwrights. Rated G for general audiences.

Moss Performing Arts Center
1100 North Ave, CO
970-248-1604

30th Annual Peach Blossom Art Show

April 15, 2010 to April 18, 2010
Thurs.-Sat. 10am-6 pm / Sun. 10 am-4 pm
Free

A wide variety of artwork on display including Advanced, Professional, Amateur, Photography and more. Visit Palisade Art Lovers website for more information and entry forms.

Palisade Veterans Memorial Building
120 East 8th St., Palisade, CO
970-255-1553
www.palisadeartlovers.org

Historic Downtown Grand Junction Tour

April 16, 2010 5:30 pm for 90 minutes
$5

Main Street's history -- explore some of the fascinating stories, colorful characters and beautiful buildings of downtown.

Museum of Western Colorado
462 Ute Ave, CO
970-242-0971
www.museumofwesternco.com

Earth Day 2010

April 17, 2010 11am-5pm
$TBA

Music, Artists --- Booths with green products and services. Kids activities. Food, fun, dancing-- come celebrate the earth and our community!

Mesa County Fair Grounds
2787 Hwy 50, CO
970 241 0209

Bookcliff Chorus' Spring Show "Yard Sale"

April 17, 2010 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Two performances by award winning headliner quartet “McPhly” and local vocal and instrumental musicians. Students from local school music programs will also participate in the show.

Avalon Theatre
645 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO
970-261-9498 or 970-314-7202
www.bookcliffchorus.net

4-H Horse Show

April 18, 2010 Free to the public

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

Mesa State Women's Choir Performance

April 20, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students

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

Let's Get Cooking!

April 20, 2010 to April 22, 2010
6:45 pm
$50

April 20: A taste of Morocco. Carrot orange cinnamon salad, chicken with lemon and green olives, Moroccan prawns with spices and cilantro, courgettes with cumin and other delights. ----- April 22: Lets Play With Fire Learn to fearlessly flambé, from main courses such as Beef with a peppercorn brandy sauce, to the classic Crepes Suzette.

Willow Pond
662 26 Road, CO
970-243-4958
www.willowpond.com

Harry James Orchestra

April 21, 2010 7:30 pm
If seating available concert night, tickets $25, students $15, available at door.

GJ High School Auditorium
1400 North 5th Street, CO
970-243-1979

Student Chamber Ensembles

April 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

Rhonda Larson Concert and Flute Day

April 23, 2010 to April 24, 2010
4/23-7:30 pm and 4/24 4:00 pm
4/23 $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 student/ 4/24 $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students

Guest Artist concert 4/23 and Final Students Concert 4/24

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

Spring Dance Concert by MSC

April 23, 2010 to April 24, 2010
7:30pm Fri and Sat, Plus 2pm Sat matinee
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 stundets

Mesa State College Dance Department's semi-annual dance reperatory.

MSC Robinson Theater
1100 North Ave, CO
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

Rabbit Valley Rally

April 23, 2010 to April 25, 2010

DISCIPLINES: Off-Road TT, XC ---- Rabbit Valley is known for the fun nature of its trails- lots of whoops, minor technical sections and fast tracking.

(McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area between CO and Rabbit Valley.
Rabbit Valley, exit 2, on the south side of I-70., Fruita, CO, CO
(719) 221-1251
www.racemsc.com/events/rabbitvalleyrally.html

9th Annual SouthWest ArborFest

April 24, 2010 11 am - 5 pm

In Lincoln Park. Chili and salsa competitions, arts and crafts, live music, microbrews, food & "Touch-a-Truck". Free seedling trees from the Grand Junction Forestry Department. Chili Competition $30.00 Food Vendor $200.00 Arts and Craft Vendor $100.00---All proceeds go to support the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Program Scholarship Fund.

Lincoln Park
12 & Gunnison Ave, CO
970-254-3866 and 3844
www.gjcity.org

GJ ShareFest 2010

April 24, 2010 to April 25, 2010
12:00 PM

Kids games, bump and jump, live music and a free Health Fair, with over 20 stations. Bring a potluck dish to share. There will be hot dogs and BBQ chicken sandwiches.

CanyonView Park
I70 and 24 Road, CO
970-248-5946
www.gjsharefest.com

Super Cross

April 24, 2010 7 pm
$ TBA

Super Cross racing at the Grandstand.

Mesa County Fair Grounds Grandstand
2785 US Hwy 50, CO
(970) 255-7100

Spring Barrel Tasting

April 24, 2010 to April 25, 2010
Hours: TBA
$60 if purchased before March 29, then $65

There will be 8 wineries featuring their current releases as well as giving a sneak-peek at what is to come! All of the fantastic wines will also be paired with delectable foods. Ticket information TBA.

Two Rivers Winery
2087 Broadway, CO
(970) 255-1471
www.grandvalleywine.com

Outdoor Heritage Day

April 24, 2010 9 am to 4 pm
Free

The purpose of Outdoor Heritage Day is to introduce kids and their families to all of the great opportunities the outdoors have to offer, and to provide them with the information they need to pursue those activities on their own. There are a variety of outdoor activities that youth can participate in including fishing, archery, rock climbing, shooting, nature hikes, a hunting simulator, and much more. Check www.outdoorheritageday.org for complete schedule

Riverbend Park
www.outdoorheritageday.org

“Spring Swing” Dance & Silent Auction

April 24, 2010 Silent auction 6pm, dance 7:30pm.
$25 at CEC, 2708 Patterson

Benefiting the Counseling & Education Center – dancing, appetizers, music by Swing Set.

Elks Lodge
4th and Ute, CO
970-243-9539
www.cecwecare.org

Antique Street Fair & Marketplace

April 25, 2010 11am - 3 pm
Free

Antiques, food and beverages fill the street in downtown Palisade.

Main Street
Downtown Palisade, CO
970-464-4653

MSC Jazz Ensemble

April 26, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students

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

Boston Brass

April 26, 2010 7:30 pm
If seating available concert night, tickets $25, students $15, available at door

Mesa County Concert Assoc. presenting Boston Brass.

GJHS Auditorium
1400 N. 5th St.,, CO
970-243-1979

Celtic Guitar Concert

April 27, 2010 10am
Free

Award-winning Jerry Barlow concert.

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

Grand Valley Brass

April 29, 2010 to April 30, 2010
7:30 pm
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students

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

15th Annual Fruita Fat Tire Festival

April 29, 2010 to May 02, 2010
April 29 Registration for the festival will occur from 3-6 pm at the Civic Center.
$30 until March 31, 2010, $35 after

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE April 29 Expo set-up, VIP Party for industry and VIP PASS participants. ---- April 30 Expo, Beer Garden, Rides, Party 6-10 pm - No Cover. VIP PASS registration 10-6 pm at the Civic Center. Daily schedules posted at the Info Tent! ----- May 1 Clunker Crit, Expo, Beer Garden, Rides, Party 6-10 pm-No Cover, Registration 10-12 noon at the Civic Center. Daily schedules posted at the Info tenlunker Crit, Expo, Beer Garden, Rides, Party 6-10 pm-No Cover, VIP Pass registration 10-12 noon at the Civic Center. Daily schedules posted at the Info tent! ----- May 2 Enjoy the trails before you head home!!

(303) 635-2815 or 970 858-7220
www.emgcolorado.com/race_fruita_festival.html

6th Annual Western Slope Coin Show

April 30, 2010 to May 01, 2010
FRI 10 am- 6 pm and SAT 10 am-5 pm
$2

50 Tables of coins and paper money, supplies, etc. Buy, sell, trade or just ask questions!

Lincoln Park Barn
12th Street and Teller Ave., CO
970-242-3716

Arabian Horse Show

May 01, 2010 to May 02, 2010
8 am
Free to the public

Presented by the Colorado West Arabian Horse Club

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

Viva el Vino at Two Rivers Convention Center

May 01, 2010 6:30 - 9 pm
$60

THE Annual Gala Wine Tasting Event in the Grand Valley hosted by the Junior Service League. Sommeliers will be on hand to serve local and regional wines. Food and a silent auction. Proceeds go back to various Grand Valley nonprofits.

159 Main St., CO
970- 243-7790
www.jslgj.com/vivaelvino/index.html

Open Studios Tour

May 01, 2010 to May 02, 2010
Sat 10-5 pm, Sun Noon-5 pm
Free, maps available at website.

The public is invited this special opportunity to meet artists in a relaxed setting -- see how and why their art is made. .

970-640-8177
www.artspacecolorado.org

Rutter’s Magnificat

May 01, 2010 7:30 pm
$15-$25

A night of British masterworks, also featuring music by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Benjamin Britten. The Grand Junction Symphony Chorus, with members of the Western Colorado Chorale, Mesa State College Choirs, and the Schumann Singers will join the GJSO .

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

Poetry Night

May 02, 2010 6:00 p.m.
Free

Learn about William Cullen Bryant. Then share your choice.

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

Symphony Orchestra

May 04, 2010 7:30 pm
Adults-$10, Seniors-$8, Students-$5

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

Wizard of Oz

May 05, 2010 to May 15, 2010
Doors open at 7pm and Sat Mat at 1:30. Dinner available Fri and Sat.

Journey "Over the Rainbow," Wizard of OZ. Show dates: May 5,6,7,8 and 12,13,14,15

Grand Valley Community Theater
2148 Broadway B-5, CO
970-263-4152

Dressage Horse Show

May 07, 2010 to May 09, 2010

Presented by Grand Valley Dressage Society.

Mesa County Fairgrounds Covered Arena
2785 US Hwy 50, CO
970-255-7100

Monster Truck Show

May 07, 2010 to May 08, 2010
7:00 PM
$ TBA

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

6th Annual 18 Hours of Fruita @Highline

May 07, 2010 to May 08, 2010

Friday May 7: Check-in for the "18 Hrs of Fruita" at Highline Lake State Park, 6-10 pm. Race starts promptly at 12 midnight, Friday and finishes Saturday evening, 6 pm-race and enjoy New Belgium Brewing, taco party and more!!!!

970 858-7220
www.emgcolorado.com/race_fruita_18hrs.html

22nd Annual Downtown Art & Jazz Festival

May 07, 2010 to May 09, 2010
Free

Bands TBA

970-256-4133
www.downtowngj.org

Wind Symphony

May 07, 2010 7:30 pm
$10adults/$8 seniors/$5 students

Moss Performing Arts Center Recital Hall and Robinson Theatre
1100 North Ave., CO
(970) 248-1604 (Box Office line)

World's Greatest Yard Sale

May 08, 2010 9 am

Mesa County Fairgrounds Park Complex
2785 US Highway 50, CO
970-255-7100

5th Annual Classic Auto Fest

May 08, 2010 9 am - 5 pm
$15 Adults / $12 Students 12 and under

See more than 200 classic and antique cars at the annual Auto Fest, an anniversary celebration event for the Gateway Auto Museum and a benefit for Family Health West. On site will be food and craft booths and a NASCAR Simulator Tickets include admission to the show and the museum.

Gateway Canyons Auto Museum
43200 Hwy 141, Gateway, CO
970-931-2895
www.gatewayautomuseum.com/pdf/GCR_AutoFest_2010.pdf

Grand Valley Marathon

May 08, 2010 Start Times: 6:30 a.m. - Marathon; 7:00 a.m. - Half Marathon; 7:30 a.m. - 10K; 7:45 a.m. - 5K

Grand Valley Marathon, ½ Marathon and 10K. Packet Pick-up The packet pickup will be 6-9 p.m., Friday night at Peach Street Distillers in Palisade, and an hour before the race on Saturday, at the Palisade Town Center Plaza.

Palisade Town Center Plaza
(435) 650 0155
www.mammothmarathons.com

Community Cinema: A VILLAGE CALLED VERSAILLES

May 11, 2010 Reception 5:30 pm / Screening 6:00 pm
Free

The story of a Vietnamese-American community on the edge of New Orleans who fought the opening of a toxic government-imposed landfill near their homes.

Mesa County Central Library
530 Grand Ave., Grand Junction, CO
970-245-1818 or 243-4442
www.rmpbs.org/events

Chamber Music

May 13, 2010 7:30 p.m.
$20

Coordinated by the principal oboist Mary Lindsey Bailey, "An Evening of Chamber Music" is a fundraiser for the GJSO. Listen and watch your favorite musicians up close as they perform in ensembles and as soloists.

Moss Performing Arts Center
1100 North Ave., Grand Junction, CO
(970) 243-6787
www.gjsymphony.org

Mike the Headless Chicken Festival

May 14, 2010 to May 15, 2010

Eating contests, chicken recipe contest, car show, great music and "chicken dance" contest, 5K "run like a headless chicken", chicken bingo, and more!

Downtown Fruita
970-858-0360
www.miketheheadlesschicken.org

Historic Downtown Grand Junction Tour

May 14, 2010 5:30 pm for 90 minutes
$5

Explore some of the fascinating stories, colorful characters and beautiful buildings of Colorado and Ute Avenues downtown.

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

5th Semi-Annual Poker Walk

May 14, 2010 10 am - 2 pm
Free -- Register by May 12

For ages 50+ - walk the path and participate in fun recreational activities. Explore healthy options at the mini health fair and get a free massage.

Canyon View Park Grand Shelter
I-70 and 24 Road, CO
970-254-3866

Spring Barrel Tasting

May 15, 2010 to May 16, 2010
Hours: TBA
$60 if purchased before April 19 then $65

There will be 8 wineries featuring their current releases as well as giving a sneak-peek at what is to come! All of the fantastic wines will also be paired with delectable foods. Ticket information TBA.

Two Rivers Winery
2087 Broadway, CO
(970) 255-1471
www.grandvalleywine.com

Beauty and the Beast

May 15, 2010 2 & 7 pm
Advance Ticket Outlets: 904 N. 7th St.

Disney's Beauty & the Beast, Jr. presented by students of Monument Dance & Music

Central High School
550 Warrior Way, CO
970-248-9007
www.gjdance.com

Walk from Obesity

May 15, 2010 11:00 a.m.
Early Registration $25 / Onsite Registration $30

Help bring awareness of obesity to Mesa County with the "Walk from Obesity". The mission is to bring together all who are affected by obesity to draw national attention. Funds raised will help support obesity research and increase professional and public awareness to this devastating disease of obesity.

Riverfront Trail--Starting in front of Pepsi Building
140 Power Rd., Grand Junction, CO 81507
970-314-0828
www.WalkfromObesity.com

MSC Graduation

May 15, 2010

Mesa State College Graduation. Check back for more information.

The Zoo Story and Riverside Drive

May 20, 2010 to May 22, 2010
7:30 pm
Adults $10, Seniors $8, and Students $5

Edward Albee's "Zoo Story" is a contemporary classic of a chiling encounter between strangers in New York's Central Park. Woody Allen's "Riverside Drive" involves a writer and a schizophrenic homeless man. Rated PG-13 for adult situations and language.

MET (Mesa Experimental Theatre)
1100 North Ave., CO
970-248-1604

Grand Mesa Llama Classic

May 22, 2010 to May 23, 2010
8:00 am
Free to the public

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

Lipizzaner Stallions Show

May 22, 2010 to May 23, 2010
Tickets: $TBA

Mesa County Fairgrounds
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO

Grand Mesa Soccer Tournament

May 22, 2010 to May 23, 2010

Tournament open to Players U9 - U18 Recreational and Non-Premier Classic, Challenge I, Challenge II, WSSL.CANYON VIEW PARK REGISTRATION DEADLINE APRIL 10, 2010

Granyon View Park
I70 and 24 Road, CO
970-242-4550
www.grandjunctionsoccer.com/Tournaments.aspx

Centennial Band Concert in the Monument

May 23, 2010 6 pm
Free

Colorado National Monument At Devils Kitchen

Colorado National Monument
970-858-3617 ext 308 or 360

Shrine Circus

May 28, 2010 to May 29, 2010
10 am, 8 pm shows gates open 9 am and 6 pm
$TBA

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

Guinea Pig Show

May 29, 2010 to May 30, 2010
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free to the public

Presented by the Columbine Cavy Club.

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

53rd Annual JUCO World Series

May 29, 2010 to June 05, 2009
TBA

Get a full week of great baseball. See 10 teams in seven days! Support a terrific community tradition.

970-245-9166 or GJ CoC 242-3214
www.jucogj.org/index.php

Dressage Society Horse Show

May 29, 2010 to May 30, 2010
8 am
Free

Mesa County Fairgrounds
2785 US Hwy 50, CO
Hotline: 970-255-7100, Office: 255-7107

A Carnival of Animals MSC Performance

May 29, 2010

Western Slope Center for Children Annual Fundraiser "Carnival of the Animals" will be performed by the Mesa State College Symphony Orchestra.

Robinson Theater
1100 North Ave., CO
970-245-3788

Movie Under the Stars - The Wild Stallion

June 04, 2010 Concessions 5:30pm; movie at dusk
Free - charge for food.

Benefit for Glade Park Volunteer Fire Dept Glade Park. Bring warm clothing and chairs.

Glade Park
16400 DS Road, CO
(970) 242-5421
www.imdb.com/title/tt0492890/

Remote Control - Dance

June 05, 2010 2 & 7 pm
Advance Ticket Outlet: 904 N. 7th St.

Annual dance performance featuring music from tv & commercials by students of Monument Dance & Music, Inc.

Robinson Theatre/Mesa State College
1100 North 12 St., CO
970-248-9007
www. gjdance.com

Downtown Farmers' Market

June 10, 2010 to September 16, 2010
5-8:30pm
Free

Every Thursday evening

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

Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival

June 11, 2010 to June 13, 2010
$25-$110

Come Join us for the Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival.

Riverbend Park
451 Pendleton St., Palisade, CO, CO 81526
970-464-5602
www.palisademusic.com

Movie Under the Stars - Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

June 11, 2010 5:30 pm Grill fires up - movie at dusk.
Movie free, food purchases for Glade Park Volunteer Fire Dept.

Live entertainment, games, hayrides and food. Bring your own chair and warm clothes.

Back wall of Fire Department building.
Just west of Glad Park Store., CO
242-5421

Highline Hustle Spirit Triathlon

June 12, 2010 7:30a.m.(check in begins 6:00 a.m.)
Individual $55.00, $75 after 5/24--Team $115.00, $165.00 after 5/24

Join us in a 500 meter swim in Highline Lake, a 16 mile bike road race and a 3.5 mile run.

Highline State Park
1800 11 8/10 Rd., CO
970-254-3893
www.gjcity.org

Centennial Band Concert

June 14, 2010 7 pm
Free

Atrium
3260 North 12th St, CO
(970) 256-0006

Band Concert at MSC

June 17, 2010 Free

Centennial Band-- The songs will vary from classics, modern composers, traditional marches, patriotic songs and new sounds.

Moss Performing Arts Center
1100 North Ave., CO
(970) 243-9091

Kiva Book Club

June 17, 2010 6:30 p.m.
Free

Discuss "Animal, Vegetable, Mineral" by Barbara Kingsolver

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

Historic Downtown Grand Junction Tour

June 19, 2010 5:30 pm for 90 minutes
$5

Explore some of the fascinating stories, colorful characters and beautiful buildings of Rood and White Ave downtown.

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

Virtuoso Accordion Show

June 19, 2010 Shows 2 pm or 6:30 pm, Workshop 4-4:45 pm
$12.00 show, $5 workshop at Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 1340 Gunnison Ave.

The world's most beautiful accordion music presented with brilliant technique and style by nationally known accordionists Mike & Margie Aman. Piano accordion, diatonic button box, MIDI electronic accordion- you'll hear it all! Music from France, Italy, Poland, Germany, Slovenia and more.

Lincoln Park Barn
12th & North Ave, CO
970-254-3866

Country Jam USA Music Festival

June 24, 2010 to June 27, 2010

Bands TBA

www.countryjam.com

Centennial Band

June 24, 2010 7:00 pm

Enjoy a variety of classics, modern composers, traditional marches, patriotic songs and new sounds. By playing different music at each performance, the Band gives audiences a variety of popular, easy listening, and musically challenging selections. Concert-goers are encouraged to come early and bring comfortable lawn chairs.

Sherwood Park
1301 East Sherwood Drive, CO
(970) 243-9091

Movies Under the Stars - Boldt

June 25, 2010 Fridays at dusk. Concessions 5:30pm;
Free - charge for food.

Benefit for Glade Park Volunteer Fire Dept. Bring seating and warm clothing.

Glade Park
16400 DS Road, CO
970-242-5421
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0397892/

Centennial Band

July 01, 2010 7 pm
Free

Performance by Centennial Band at Fruita Civic Center Pavilion

Fruita
970-858-0360

Independence Day Parade

July 04, 2010

For more information and for applications to enter the parade: www.downtowngj.org

8th and Main Streets, CO
www.downtowngj.org

Band Concert at Spring Valley Park.

July 08, 2010 7 PM
Free

Centennial Band--come and enjoy a variety of classics, modern composers, traditional marches, patriotic songs and new sounds. By playing different music at each performance, the Band gives audiences a variety of popular, easy listening, and musically challenging selections. Concert-goers are encouraged to come early and bring comfortable lawn chairs.

Spring Valley Park
2760 F Road, CO
(970) 243-9091

Movies Under the Stars -- Madagascar: Escape to Africa

July 09, 2010 Movie at dusk. Concessions 5:30pm
Free - charge for food

Benefit for Glade Park Volunteer Fire Dept. Bring seating and warm clothing.

16400 DS Road, CO
970-242-5421
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0479952/

Centennial Band

July 15, 2010 7:00 pm
Free

The Band gives audiences a variety of popular, easy listening, and musically challenging selections. Concert-goers are encouraged to come early and bring comfortable lawn chairs.

Lincoln Park Oval
1340 Gunnison Ave, CO
(970) 243-9091

Historic Downtown Grand Junction Tour

July 16, 2010 5:30 pm for 90 minutes
$5 No pre-registration is required.

Highlights -- explore some of the fascinating stories, colorful characters and beautiful buildings of downtown.

Museum of the West
462 Ute Ave, CO
For additional information call 970-242-0971.

Movies Under the Stars -- Hotel for Dogs

July 16, 2010 5:30 concessions open, movie at dusk.
Free charge for food, hayrides or carriage rides/

Glade Park Movies Under the Stars benefit for Glade Park Volunteer Fire Dept.Bring seating and warm clothes.

16400 DS Road, CO
970-242-5421
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0785006/

Junk in the Trunk

July 17, 2010 8 am - 2pm

Community wide rummage sale. First 15 non-profit agencies to call 254-3876 have $15 entry fee waived.

Lincoln Park Parking Lot
12 & Gunnison, CO
970-254-3876
www.myspace.com/sandylind

The 123rd Mesa County Fair- Bright Lights & Summer Nights

July 20, 2010 to July 24, 2010
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Centennial Band 7/20 at 7:30 pm

Live Family Entertainment, Demolition Derby, Bull Riding, Carnival Rides, Fireworks and much more. Living Arts Open Classes gives all Mesa County residents the opportunity to participate in the Fair: Fine Arts and Textiles to Baked/Pantry Stores, Horticulture and Livestock –all are welcome.

Mesa County Fairgrounds
2785 Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-256-1528
www.mesacountyfair.com

23nd Annual Dinosaur Daze

July 23, 2010 to July 24, 2010
More details TBA.

Fri 7/23 (evening reception) and Sat 7/24 (tours and events).

Dinosaur Journey Museum
550 Jurassic Ct, Fruita, CO, CO
242-0971 ex 206.

Movies Under the Stars -- Toy Story 2

July 23, 2010 Concessions 5:30pm; Movie at dusk
Free; charge for food, hayrides or carriage rides.

Glade Park Movies Under the Stars --benefit for Glade Park Volunteer Fire Dept. Bring seating and warm clothes.

Glade Park
16400 DS Road,, CO
970-242-5421
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120363/

1st Annual Grand Mesa 100 Trail Run

July 24, 2010 to July 25, 2010
37.5 and 50 mile start 5:30 AM and finish within 14 hours; 100 mile starts at 4:00 AM and finish within 33 hours.
Race Registration is on line only. www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1836145

An ultra marathon event with three race distances on the scenic Grand Mesa. See website for course description and registration.

Grand Mesa Lodge
25861 Highway 65, CO
970-835-3665
www.grandmesa100.com

Innagural Toys for Tots Poker Run

July 25, 2010 9:30 am - 8:30 pm

Fundraiser for the Toys for Tots program.

Area 51 Cycles
2591 B 3/4 Road, CO
970-523-6300
www.grand-junction-co.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.asp

Fire Classic Soccer Tournament

July 29, 2010 to July 31, 2010

Tournament - public welcome to view. More information on the Grand Junction Soccer website.

Grand Junction Soccer Club
529 25 1/2 Rd. Ste B112, CO
970.242.4550 x-206
www.grandjunctionsoccer.com/Tournaments.aspx

Super Cross Grandstand Event

July 31, 2010 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM Food and drink are available at the event.
Ticket pricing will be announced. Tickets for the evening show are available at all local motorcycle and motorcycle accessory outlets. Parking is $2.00 per car.

Mesa County Fairgrounds The event goes all day with the qualifying rounds and the finalists perform in the evening show. Pre-registration takes place at GJ Motor Speedway.

Mesa COunty Fair Grounds
2785 US Hwy 50, CO
970-255-7100

Movies Under the Stars - Treasure Planet

August 08, 2010 Movie starts at dusk; grill opens 5:30 pm
Donations for Glade Park Volunteer Fire Dept

Live entertainment, games, hayrides and food. Bring your own chair and warm clothes.

Glade Park Volunteer Fire Station
16400 DS Road, CO
970-242-5421
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133240/

Art on the Corner Golf Tournament

August 09, 2010 More information to follow.

Join the fun and help raise funds for Grand Junction's world famous Art on the Corner outdoor public art program.

Tiara Rado Golf Course
2057 S. Broadway, CO
970-254-3865
www.downtowngj.org

Centennial Band Concert at the Peach Festival

August 13, 2010 6:30 pm
Free

Variety of classics, modern composers, traditional marches, patriotic songs and new sounds from the Grand Junction Centennial Band.

Palisade Peach Festival
Riverbend Park, Palisade, CO
970-243-9091

Movies Under the Stars -- Marley & Me

August 13, 2010 Concessions 5:30pm, MOVIE at dusk.
Free. charge for food

Benefit for Glade Park Volunteer Fire Dept. Bring seating and warm clothes.

Glade Park
16400 DS Road, CO
242-5421
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0822832/

Palisade Peach Festival

August 19, 2010 to August 22, 2010
TBA

Come join us for this fun celebration of Palisade’s world famous peaches!

Riverbend Park
970-464-7458
www.palisadepeachfest.com

Golf-- Rocky Mountain Open

August 19, 2010 to August 22, 2010

2010 Enstrom’s Rocky Mountain Open -- This four day event hosts over 100 PGA professionals and over 100 amateurs.

Tiara Rado Country Club Golf Course and Bookcliff Country Club Golf Course.
2057 S Broadway and 2730 G Road, CO
970.242.6663
www.rmogolf.org

Historic Downtown Grand Junction Tour

August 20, 2010 5:30 pm for 90 minutes
$5 No pre-registration required.

Main Street -- explore some of the fascinating stories, colorful characters and beautiful buildings of downtown.

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

Movies Under the Stars- UP

August 20, 2010 Concession stand opens at 5:30 p.m., Movie at dusk
Free - charge for food and rides

Bring your own chairs and warm clothes. Proceeds benefit Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department.

Glade Park Volunteer Fire Station
16400 DS Road, CO
970-242-5421
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1049413/

Evening Under the Stars

August 21, 2010 6:45 pm
Free

Concert by the Grand Junction Centennial Band

Lincoln Park
12th and North Ave., CO
(970) 243-6787

Movies Under the Stars- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

August 27, 2010 Concessions 5:30, Grill 6 pm; Movie starts at dusk
Free - charge for food and rides.

Bring lawn chair, blankets, and warm clothes. Proceeds benefit Glade Park Volunteer Fire Dept.

Glade Park Volunteer Fire Station
16400 DS Road, CO
970-242-5421
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0373889/

42nd Annual Peach Promenade - Square Dance

August 27, 2010 to August 28, 2010
Friday: 7:15 pm Pre-rounds, Callers and Cuers; Saturday: Workshops beginning 9 am
$22 at door complete package, $8-11 Single dance events.

At Mount Garfield Middle School: Callers: Dick & Karen Fisher and Tom Roper. Contract agreement prohibits non-dancers under 18 years of age on premises.

Mt. Garfield Middle School
3475 Front Street, Clifton, CO
(970) 434-3543

Rock Jam Music Festival

August 27, 2010 to August 28, 2010

Mack (Exit 11)
1-800-780-0526
www.countryjam.com

Mud Monster Truck Show

August 28, 2010 Gates open 5:30 pm, Show begins 7:00 pm
Parking is $2.00 per car. $10-15 advance

Lots of big trucks and fire breathing monster trucks. Fun for the whole family. Food and drink available at the event.

Mesa County Fairgrounds Grandstand
2785 US Hwy 50, CO
970-255-7100

World's Greatest Yard Sale

August 28, 2010 9:00 am
TBA

Plenty of good “stuff” for sale at the yard sale. Get yourself a booth space and sell some of your “stuff”! Call Cumulus Broadcasting at 242-7788 for reserving your booth space.

Mesa County Fairgrounds Lions Park
970-255-7100

Western Colorado Senior Games

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

Colorado Pork and Hops Challenge

September 10, 2010 to September 11, 2010
Fri 4-11 pm; Sat 11am-11pm

This 2-day All American Festival includes KCBS BBQ competition, More TBA

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

Colorado Mountain Winefest

September 16, 2010 to September 19, 2010

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.

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

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

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
970-464-7458
www.emgcolorado.com/race_tourvine.html

DOCNA National Dog Show

September 23, 2010 to September 26, 2010
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Mesa County Fairgrounds Veterans Park
2785 US Hwy 50, CO
Hotline: 970-255-7100; Office 255-7107

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, 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

Gun Show

September 24, 2010 to September 26, 2010
Fri 4 pm, Sat & Sun 9 am
$5.00 pp adults only please

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 Hwy 50, CO
Event Line: 970-255-7100, Office 255-7107

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

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

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

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

Bikes, Bands & Blues.

October 16, 2010

Will include rides, runs (bringing back the Aspen Street Mile) and other activities. --Watch for updates for this event.

Downtown Fruita
Aspen Street, CO
(970) 858-3894

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tree Lighting Downtown

November 26, 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

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

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