Conversation & Film: Make a Circle
A love letter to early educators
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April 1, 5:30 pm-8:30pm |
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Central Library, Mesa County Libraries, 443 N. 6th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501 |
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Sandwiches, salads, and drinks provided. Seating is first-come, first-served. Make a Circle is a love letter to early educators and a rallying cry for a childcare system in crisis. From an award-winning filmmaking team, Make a Circle follows a group of childcare providers who are determined to change how society values the education of its youngest citizens. Weaving together the magic they create in the classroom, the struggles they endure at home, and their tireless activism for their profession, Make a Circle is a moving portrait of life as an early childhood educator and a promising blueprint for fixing our broken childcare system. Following the film, participants will gather for conversation and reflection on childhood, community care, and the interconnected futures of kids and caregivers. Together, we’ll explore how decisions made today shape generations to come. What does it look like to invest in care as a public good? Click here for the event website |
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Upcoming Events
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| Wednesday, Apr 1 |
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CLASSES/LECTURES
LITERARY
MUSIC
SPIRITUAL
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RHYTHM, WORDS & WONDER
with Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer & Craig Childs
1:00pm-10:00pm, Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center in Cedaredge
This unique performance features poetry, storytelling, drumming and ceremony, featuring Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, Craig Childs, David Mason, Wendy
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Videlock, and much more. Workshops offered by our featured performers in the afternoon.
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FILM
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VISUAL ARTS
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CONVERSATION & FILM: MAKE A CIRCLE
A love letter to early educators
5:30pm-8:30pm, Central Library, Mesa County Libraries, 443 N. 6th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Sandwiches, salads, and drinks provided. Seating is first-come, first-served. Make a Circle is a love letter to early educators and a rallying cry
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for a childcare system in crisis. From an award-winning filmmaking team, Make a Circle follows a group of childcare providers who are determined to change how society values the education of its youngest citizens. Weaving together the magic they create in the classroom, the struggles they endure at home, and their tireless activism for their profession, Make a Circle is a moving portrait of life as an early childhood educator and a promising blueprint for fixing our broken childcare system. Following the film, participants will gather for conversation and reflection on childhood, community care, and the interconnected futures of kids and caregivers. Together, we’ll explore how decisions made today shape generations to come. What does it look like to invest in care as a public good?
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MUSIC
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FACULTY: MESA WINDS
7:30pm-9:30pm, 1100 North Ave.
April Fools! All sounds are fair game in this recital featuring the CMU faculty wind quintet, the Mesa Winds. Kelley Latshaw, flute; William Aikens,
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oboe; Jun Watabe, clarinet; Nicholas Gledhill, horn; Jeffrey McCray, bassoon
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MUSIC
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JAZZ ENSEMBLES
7:30pm-9:30pm, 2565 American Way
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| Friday, Apr 3 |
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RADIO ROOM
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BOBBY WALKER IN THE RADIO ROOM
7:00pm-10:00pm,
Born in Detroit, Bobby Walker has spent over 50 years performing and touring worldwide, with shows across the U.S., Europe, and Japan. Along the way,
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he’s shared the stage with legends including Roy Buchanan and George Thorogood. A master of drums, guitar, and harmonica, Bobby’s powerful vocals and deep musicality shine through every performance. He embodies the blues, embraces the boogie, and brings new life to classic country traditions.
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| Tuesday, Apr 7 |
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APRIL WRITER’S NIGHT
Marketing for Authors: Your Foundation and Beyond
6:00pm-7:30pm, 1803 N. 7th St.
This presentation will cover the basics of building your author marketing strategy, including identifying, locating, and engaging your audience, as
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well as social media breakdowns and tips. Marketing by genre is about shifting focus from selling a single book to cultivating trust and recognition with a specific audience in order to strengthen your overall business. Please join the WCWF on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 6-7:30 pm at The Art Center in Grand Junction, 7th and Orchard. Please RSVP on our website under Events. SPEAKER BIO Sherry D. Ficklin is a full-time author from Western Colorado. Ficklin writes across multiple genres but leans toward Young Adult fiction, with works ranging from contemporary romance to science fiction and historical novels. Her published works include the bestselling Stolen Empire series, The Lost Imperials (co-written with Tyler H. Jolley), and several standalone titles. Ficklin’s experience spans both traditional and self-publishing avenues. Beyond her work as an author, she has served as an acquisitions editor, marketing assistant, and script evaluator, demonstrating her knowledge of various aspects of the publishing industry.
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| Wednesday, Apr 8 |
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MUSIC
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STUDENT CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
7:30pm-9:30pm, 1100 North Ave.
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| Friday, Apr 10 |
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FILM
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GRAND MESA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
1:00pm-9:00pm, 195 W. Main St.
Colorado filmmakers showcase their short films. Evening and matinee times.
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FOOD/BEVERAGES
VISUAL ARTS
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GREEN RIVER ROCKS
The West's Best Geology Fest!
4:00pm-7:00pm, 1765 E Main Street, Green River, Utah 84525
Green River Rocks is a free festival celebrating the geology, paleontology, and archaeology of Southeastern Utah held annually at the John Wesley
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Powell Museum in Green River, Utah. Come for the expert-led field trips, rockhounding opportunities, artisan market, and much more! This year will also feature a Green River edition of "Science On Tap" with Science Moab at Ray's Tavern.
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DANCE
VISUAL ARTS
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SPRING INTO DANCE
7:30pm-9:30pm, 1100 North Ave.
Celebrate the creativity and vision of the next generation of dance artists at Spring Into Dance, a concert dedicated to original student
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choreography. This performance showcases a wide range of styles and themes, reflecting the unique voices and bold experimentation of emerging choreographers. Each piece is a fresh expression of passion, innovation, and movement, brought to life by talented student performers. _____ Thank you to season sponsors Chevron and Chuck and Robbie Breaux and to media sponsors KAFM Community Radio and MBC Grand Radio: 92.3 The Moose, Magic 93.1, 103.9 The Planet, 100.7 The Vault
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