Community Calendar

GENERAL

LITERARY

Immersive Writing Session

6:00pm-7:30pm, The Art Center - 1803 N. 7th Street Grand Junction, Colorado 81501

Join us on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 6 p.m. at The Art Center in Grand Junction for an unforgettable immersive writing session with Wendy more...0 Videlock. RSVPs are strongly encouraged as we will move about the Art Center and would like to plan accurately. Wendy will guide you on using art as a tool for reflection, activating your imagination, and evoking vivid description in all types of writing including memoir, nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. Writers of every genre will enjoy and benefit from these exercises whether you write thrillers, cozy mysteries, historical fiction, poetry, holiday letters, blog posts, technical manuals, or anything in between! In the world of poetry, this is known as ekphrasis, “a literary device consisting of a vivid, detailed description of a visual work of art.” The Art Center has generously opened every gallery to the WCWF for this session. The art exhibits on display that night are: Terry Shepherd +1: Clay Vessels 2024 Exhibit The Sky is the Limit – an exhibition focusing on clouds as the primary subject matter The 7 Principles of Art and Design: Shape – featuring works from The Art Center’s Permanent Collection Kephart: Collector’s Exhibit We encourage all writers to RSVP for this special writer’s night session!

MUSIC

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

A Twofer! Great music for one price!

MUSIC

Presented by the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra

7:30pm-9:00am, 645 Main Street Grand Junction 81501

Feel like a superhero yourself as the pulse-pounding, larger-than-life scores to today's biggest superhero films are brought to life by the full more...0 forces of the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra! From classic themes to the latest epics, these iconic soundtracks display the full bombast and excitement of a live orchestral performance. This concert celebrates the unforgettable music that has accompanied our favorite superheroes on the big screen, an event that is sure to capture a world of excitement, courage, and triumph. 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

Presented by the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra

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

Feel like a superhero yourself as the pulse-pounding, larger-than-life scores to today's biggest superhero films are brought to life by the full more...0 forces of the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra! From classic themes to the latest epics, these iconic soundtracks display the full bombast and excitement of a live orchestral performance. This concert celebrates the unforgettable music that has accompanied our favorite superheroes on the big screen, an event that is sure to capture a world of excitement, courage, and triumph. 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.

GENERAL

LITERARY

a spoken word open mic

6:00pm-7:30pm, 1012 N. 5th

a spoken word open mic

RADIO ROOM

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

CLASSES/LECTURES

Do Archaeologists Really Carry Whips?

6:30pm-8:30pm, Redlands United Methodist Church

Curtis Martin, archaeologist and retired CMU professor, will describe some of the famous archeological discoveries in Colorado and share anecdotes more...0 about the archaeologists who’ve made the discoveries. Curtis is an engaging speaker and this is sure to be a funny and entertaining evening!

FOOD/BEVERAGES

4:00am-9:00am, 144 Kluge Ave, Grand Junction, CO, 81504

Burger Night at Peach Street

CLASSES/LECTURES

FOOD/BEVERAGES

VINEYARD

4:00pm-8:00pm, 144 Kluge Ave, Grand Junction, CO, 81504

Come to Peach Street Distillers and get your fill of Whiskey and Waffles every Wednesday!

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

GENERAL

MUSIC

6:00pm-10:00pm, Dolores Community Center

Dolores River Boating Advocates will be hosting their 12th annual permit party on January 24th, 2025 from 6-10pm at the Dolores Community Center. The more...0 event is a fundraiser to support the work they do to advocate for, steward, and connect our community with the Dolores River. Food from Kelly’s Kitchen, local beer from Dolores River Brewery, WildEdge, Mancos Brewing, and Telluride Brewing, cider from Fenceline, and and assortment of wines will all be available for purchase. Entertainment will include a photo booth, and live music from Lawn Chair Kings. The event also hosts an amazing selection of auction items including boating gear, outdoor gear, trips, art, gift certificates, and more! Auction items will be available for bidding online from January 13-24th. Access the auction at www.auctria.com/auction/DRBA. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Children 12 and under get in free. Visit www.doloresriverboating.org to learn more and get your tickets today!