Community Calendar

MUSIC

Presented by the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra

3:00pm-4:30pm, 645 Main Street Grand Junction 81501

Visualize the Collision of Art and Music with this thrilling concert featuring Mussorgsky’s famed “Pictures at an Exhibition” and more...0 Shostakovich’s brilliant Violin Concerto No. 1 with guest soloist Kenneth Naito whose winning performance at the Grand Junction Symphony’s Young Artists Competition left the entire audience breathless. When to Arrive: Doors open one hour before the show; most arrive 40 minutes prior. Concessions are available before the concert and during intermission. Parking: Public lot behind Avalon Theatre at 7th and Colorado, with free street and metered parking on weekends. Dress Code: Wear what you like; dressing up is optional. General Guide for Applause: Clap for the Concertmaster, Conductor, and after each piece. Etiquette: Please silence devices, limit noise, and be patient with post-concert traffic.

MUSIC

VISUAL ARTS

7:30pm-9:30pm, Asteria Theatre • 864 Bunting Ave.

A fast-paced showcase featuring a wide variety of faculty and student performances. Musical selections will feature the scope of talent and musical more...0 styles fostered by the department, ranging from classical to jazz to pop. A pre-concert reception at 6:30pm will feature Colorado wines and heavy hors d'oeuvres; food and drink is included in the $20 add on price, a great value!

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

GENERAL

SPORTS

10:00am-12:00pm, Handlebar Taphouse

Wear your greenest green and get ready for a Saint Patrick’s Day themed social event benefiting the Roice-Hurst humane society. Bring the more...0 family and your 4 legged best buddies, Kids 12 and under run free. Enjoy the post run festivities including craft brews, hot chocolate and fun fitness games.

RADIO ROOM

7:00pm-10:00pm, 1310 Ute Ave Grand Junction, CO

MUSIC

7:00pm-9:00pm, 195 W. Main Street, Cedaredge

Live music at it's hometown best, with some Nashville visiting!

FOOD/BEVERAGES

MUSIC

VINEYARD

Presented by the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra

7:30pm-9:00pm, 2087 Broadway, Grand Junction, CO 81507

Prepare to be transported to the heart of Appalachia as Brittany and Natalie Haas infuse the chamber experience with the soul-stirring sounds of more...0 fiddle and cello at Two Rivers Winery & Chateau. With their unparalleled skill and infectious energy, the Haas sisters blur the lines between classical and folk music, creating a captivating fusion of genres that is as exhilarating as it is unforgettable. From foot-stomping jigs to achingly beautiful ballads, Fiddle Fusion promises to delight audiences of all ages and musical tastes, offering a one-of-a-kind concert experience that celebrates the rich musical heritage of the American South. When to Arrive: Doors open one hour before the show; most arrive 40 minutes prior. Parking: Available on the winery grounds, with additional gravel lot in the back and street parking on Broadway. Dress Code: Wear what you like, though athletic attire is generally discouraged. Applause: Applause is encouraged; follow others if you are unsure when to clap. Etiquette: Please silence devices, limit noise during the performance, and be patient with traffic after the concert as it can get a little congested.

RADIO ROOM

7:00pm-10:00pm,

David Starr is a Colorado-based, Americana and blues singer/songwriter with over 10 albums to his credit, Is having a CD Release party for his newest more...0 album "Must Be Blue". The Arkansas native has honed his decades-long career touring internationally and sharing the stage with esteemed artists such as John Oates (Hall & Oates) and John McEuen, as well as opening for acts like America, Karla Bonoff, Survivor, and more. “His music is authentic, his songs are honest; full of emotion and truth. A voice you will never forget.” (John Oates).

RADIO ROOM

5:30pm, 1310 Ute Ave Grand Junction, CO

CLASSES/LECTURES

Communal Hunting in the Colorado High Country

6:30pm-8:00pm, Redlands United Methodist Church, 527 Village Way, Grand Junction, Co. 81507

Aaron Whittenburg, project director at Metcalf Archaeology, will talk about prehistoric sites above modern tree line in Colorado built by more...0 hunter-gatherers to optimize hunting of large game. Learn how the ancients worked together to build complex stone structures to coordinate a successful hunt during seasonal migrations.

DANCE

THEATRE

VISUAL ARTS

2:00pm-4:00pm, Asteria Theatre, 864 Bunting Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Swanhilda is engaged to Franz, but he has his eye on the mysterious girl sitting on the balcony of Dr. Coppélius’s house. Franz more...0 doesn’t realize that she is a doll whom the toymaker is trying to bring to life, and when Swanhilda and her friends sneak into the Doctor’s workshop, it looks as though he has succeeded. Love triumphs over all in this comedy of mistaken identity, culminating in a joyful celebration of the lovers’ wedding. Coppélia is an enchanting family ballet, perfect for young and old alike. Featuring thirteen professional company artists, three trainees, and other talented local youth who auditioned for supporting roles, this show runs just under two hours, including a 20-minute intermission. After each performance, opportunities to meet the cast and take photos will be available in the auditorium or lobby.