Community Calendar

GENERAL

9:00am-3:00pm, Grand Junction Convention Center, 115 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO

Celebrate age at Grand Junction BeaconFest! Colorado’s premier event for boomers and seniors returns to Grand Junction on Thursday, April 17 more...0 with free admission, live music, resources and big giveaways! Grand Junction’s biggest and funnest celebration for seniors, baby boomers and their families is back! BeaconFest, the state’s largest senior expo, takes over the Grand Junction Convention Center on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is FREE for a full day of entertainment and education for adults age 60 and older. BeaconFest is the best chance to visit directly with more than 100 local businesses and national agencies devoted to helping seniors age well in Western Colorado. Attendees can enjoy live music from some of the area’s most beloved musicians, sample delicious food from local restaurants and gain valuable information from expert-led seminars on a variety of topics. Plus, attendees can enter drawings for prizes every half-hour! At 1 p.m., the Volunteer of the Year ceremony will honor outstanding senior volunteers who make a difference in our community. Starting March 5, BEACON readers can learn about this year’s nominees and vote for their favorites at BeaconSeniorNews.com. For more information about BeaconFest, visit BeaconFest.com or call 970-243-8829.

LITERARY

7:00pm-8:30pm, Lithic Bookstore 138 Park Square Fruita

Poets & Writers at CMU is a reading series that brings three writers from the University and the western slope to the community, for an more...0 hours' worth of reading, followed by Q+A and discussion. This reading will feature Alissa Broom, Danny Rosen, and Miriam Sagan.

FOOD/BEVERAGES

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

GENERAL

VISUAL ARTS

2:00pm-5:00pm, Metallark Gardens

Get your tickets now to the 2025 Pollux Spring Fashion Show!? Join us for an afternoon of fashion, flowers, and style! April 19, 2025 Doors open at more...0 2:00 pm. Show begins at 2:30 pm Meadowlark Garden 2259 Broadway, Grand Junction, CO Expect stunning styles, local models, and a show-stopping event that you won’t want to miss! Get early access to the Exclusive Spring & Summer Collection. But don’t wait—Tickets are Limited and will go Fast! 10% of all ticket sales will go to support the Grand Junction High School Tiger Boutique, which provides professional clothing to students to help students Dress For Success! V.I.P. Tickets- $60 G.A. Tickets- $40

DANCE

GENERAL

THEATRE

7:00pm-9:00pm, Montrose Pavilion Event Center, 1800 Pavilion Dr, Montrose, CO 81401

Our third annual mixed bill is one not to miss! Classics, Romantics, and Modern Works, or CRM, is gaining in popularity as a favorite annual more...0 performance to see Colorado West Performing Arts Company (CWPAC) artists in. This full-length performance includes a variety of variations and pas de deux from popular classical ballets, as well as original contemporary works to show the versatility of our artists that you've grown to see in various roles. The array of dancing, costuming, and emotions you will walk away with makes this performance the perfect way to enjoy a date night or to treat your mother for Mother's Day. This performance features thirteen professional company artists, three trainees, and commissioned work from guest choreographers. The show is under two hours including a 20-minute intermission. Opportunities to meet the cast and take photos will follow each performance in the auditorium. Thanks to the support of a generous underwriter, CWPAC is able to offer accessible ticket pricing for this performance, ensuring more families and community members can experience the beauty of live professional ballet.

CLASSES/LECTURES

Early road building in western Colorado

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

Robert Silbernagel, history columnist for the Daily Sentinel, will speak on ""The Loring Road, overcoming travel obstacles on the Colorado more...0 Plateau."" Learn how Colonel William Loring and his 300 soldiers built the first road for wheeled vehicles across eastern Utah and western Colorado in 1858. Bob will also speak of ancient attempts to create travel routes through this rugged region.

GENERAL

10:00am-2:00pm, 910 N 12th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501

The Mesa County Workforce Center and Colorado Mesa University's Alumni and Career Services invite you to join the 2025 Grand Valley Job Fair. more...0 This event will connect our local community with employers who are looking to hire for summer internships, part-time positions, and full-time jobs. Connect with a diverse range of local employers from various industries. Network to build connections with professionals and industry leaders. Discover full-time, part-time, and summer internship opportunities. Enjoy food and beverages sold by local vendors.

THEATRE

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

Based on the Hitchcock thriller of the same name, The 39 Steps follows Richard Hannay as he embarks on a high-speed chase from a London music hall to more...0 Scotland’s highlands, where he must dodge devious spies and attempt to reveal the secrets of an international spy ring. With inventive stagecraft and nimble performances, four actors play more than 100 characters. Don’t miss this fast-paced, riotous spoof that is equal parts slapstick comedy and film noir thriller. Rated PG

RADIO ROOM

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

Female Fueled Music for the Heart & Soul Joey Ball, Portia Rogers, Pam Rosenthal, and Aundrea Ware. From Americana, Country, Folk, and more...0 Bluegrass, this magical, all-female, band weaves together original stories and new interpretations of classic covers with stunning harmonies, inspiring melodies, and the perfect feminine touch.

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

THEATRE

5:30pm-8:30pm, 1803 N 7th Street

?? MIDNIGHT IN MANHATTAN ?? The Art Center's 2025 Benefit Gala & Fine Art Auction Friday, May 2, 2025 The Art Center of Western Colorado more...0 Tickets on sale March 17! $65 for one or $120 for two Join us for The Art Center’s biggest fundraiser of the year! This is your chance to support the arts while enjoying an unforgettable night of fine art, fantastic food, and fabulous entertainment. Live Auction – Featuring artwork from local, regional & national artists Silent Auction – Bid on artwork, gift certificates & more Appetizers – Provided by The Art Center Guild Cash Bar – Serving beer, wine & Manhattan-inspired cocktails Photo Booth – Capture the moment in style Live Entertainment brought to you by The Theatre Project – Bringing the Manhattan vibes Suggested Attire: Rat Pack-Era Manhattan Chic Channel the glamour of 1950s-60s Manhattan nightlife—think Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Audrey Hepburn strolling through a jazz club in the city that never sleeps. For the Gents: Classic tuxedos, sharp suits, skinny ties, polished loafers, pocket squares, and a fedora (if you're feeling extra suave). Bonus points for a whiskey glass in hand. For the Ladies: Elegant cocktail dresses, fitted silhouettes, pearls, gloves, fur stoles (faux, of course!), and bold red lips. Think "Breakfast at Tiffany’s" meets a night out at The Copa. Mark your calendars and get ready for a sophisticated, stylish night to remember! https://event.auctria.com/9a1b85de-8f6b-4272-b39d-f7f5c2718b05/ Questions? Contact us at 970.243.7337

MUSIC

Presented by the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra

7:30pm-9:00pm, 1400 North 5th Street Grand Junction 81501

Aptly named Ode to Joy this concert will move you to your core from its loud and dramatic opening with Verdi’s “Force of Destiny” more...0 to the emotional Song of Hope by Price, and finishing with the transcendent power of Beethoven’s immortal 9th Symphony, culminating in the beloved “Ode to Joy”, performed by the full orchestra and chorus. Our Maestro’s careful curation of pieces aimed at celebrating the Joy of our shared humanity, is a fitting season finale for a season aimed at elevating our audience, musicians and community. When to Arrive: Doors open one hour before the performance; most people arrive 40 minutes early. Concessions are available before the concert and at intermission. 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 considerate to ensure everyone enjoys the performance.