Community Calendar

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.

MUSIC

Presented by the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra

3:00pm-4:30pm, 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.

CLASSES/LECTURES

LITERARY

Writing, Teaching, and Publishing Mystery Fiction

6:00pm-7:30pm, The Art Center 1803 N. 7th Street, GJ, CO 81501

The May Writer’s Night session will focus on mystery fiction but will also include a broader discussion of the importance of perseverance and more...0 variety, which impact all of us who write and publish. My own publications include short mystery stories, the most recent of which began as a novel-in-a-month; it has taken me four years to turn this work into a publishable story. I have been greatly fortunate to be self-supporting as a writer in part because my work includes a Pearson textbook that seems totally unrelated to mystery fiction, but I believe it fundamentally relies on the same kind of creative energy. I look forward with considerable enthusiasm to your comments, questions, and perspectives about these issues. Speaker - Lyn Fraser

DANCE

GENERAL

THEATRE

7:30pm-9:30pm, Avalon Theatre, 645 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501

? 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.

DANCE

GENERAL

THEATRE

2:00pm-4:00pm, Avalon Theatre, 645 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501

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.