Selected Community Events
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun event
May 23, 2013 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
910 North 12th Street in Grand JunctionLadies come out and shop at an event for women of all ages. This event will have spring and summer fashion, jewelry, cosmetics and salon services. Admission is free.
970-256-4289
Mural Jam
Jun 1, 2013 10:00 a.m.
Westlake Skateboard Park located at 325 West Orchard Avenue in Grand JunctionThis is a full day community event filled with skateboarding and painting styles. The competition incldues prizes for 1st through 3rd place in each skateboarding category and a cash prize for the People's Choice Mural. Event is free for spectators. Register with Grand Junction Parks and Rec.
970-254-3866
Tanya Griego Concert
May 25, 2013 8:00 p.m.
A Taste of Heaven Catering located at 2817 North Avenue in Grand JunctionTickets are available at A Taste of Heaven now or pay at the concert. Admission is $30 per person.
970-243-9400
Gun Show by JC Productions
Jun 7, 2013 - Jun 9, 2013 Friday: 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m.
Mesa County Fairgrounds Community Building located at 2785 U.S. 50 in Grand JunctionAdmission is $5.
970-255-7100
Colorado State Cowboy Action Shooting Championships
Jun 6, 2013 - Jun 8, 2013 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
William Jarvis Shooting Complex located at 3220 Reeder Mesa in Whitewater 81527The Thunder Mountain Shootists are hosting the 2013 Single Action Shooting Society (SASS). This will be the second state championship Top competitors from Colorado and surrounding states will be there. This event is free to spectators.
970-260-5363
Jeep Club Offroad Show
Jun 1, 2013 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mesa County Fairgrounds located at 2785 U.S. Highway 50 in Grand JunctionThe annual Off Road Show is a gathering of off road enthusiasts including all forms of motorized creation, as well as camping, hunting and fishing. For more information, go to www.GMJC.org. Admission is free.
970-858-1394
The 67th annual Shrine Circus
May 24, 2013 - May 25, 2013 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Mesa County Fairgrounds Grandstrands located at 2785 U.S. Highway 50 in Grand JunctionAdvanced tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. The day of the event tickets will be $14 for adults and $6 for children. Gates will open at 9:00 a.m. and the show will begin at 10:00 a.m.
970-243-3094
City Hall Art Reception
Apr 5, 2013 5:50 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
City Hall located at 250 North Avenue 5th StreetThe Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture hosts rotating art exhibits at City Hall. Receptions are held so the public can meet the artists and enjoy exhibits.
970-254-3866
Santa's New Helper: puppet show
Dec 12, 2012 2:00 p.m.
Central Library located at 1st St. and Gunnison Ave.Rudolph is sick and Santa needs to find a helper to pull his sleigh. Find out who will help Santa deliver toys.
970-243-4442
CMU Holiday Concert
Dec 9, 2012 3:00 p.m.
Moss Performing Arts Center Robinson Theater at 1231 N. 12th St.Colorado Mesa University is hosting a holiday concert. The admissions fee is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for students.
970-248-1604
Railroad Christmas Train Show
Dec 8, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cross Orchard Historic Farm at 3073 F RoadThe Cross Orchard Historic Farm is holding a Grand Valley Model Railroad Club Christmas Train Show. The admission fees are $1 for children under 12, $4 for an adult, and $7 for a family.
970-523-5990
CMU-FALL for Dance
Dec 7, 2012 - Dec 8, 2012 7:30 p.m. on Friday and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday
Moss Performing Arts Center Recital Hall at Colorado Mesa UniversityThe Moss Performing Arts Center is holding their FALL for Dance show. The event is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $6 for students.
970-248-1604
Susie McEntire Christmas Concert
Dec 6, 2012 7:00 p.m.
The Avalon Theatre at 745 Main St.A concert to benefit United Way of Mesa County. Reserved tickets are available at ticketswest.com, any City Markets, or by calling 866-464-2624. Ticket prices are $45 for Premier Floor Seats, $35 for Premier Balcony Seats, and $25 for Reserved Floor and Balcony.
Seven Falls Dancers at DRC
Sep 2, 2011 - Sep 4, 2011 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Dinosaur Resource CenterOn the front plaza at the Dinosaur Resource Center. Native American Art, Jewelry & Crafts will be displayed. At 1pm & 2:30pm the Seven Falls Indian Dancers will perform Native American dancing (weather permitting). Come and join the fun!
Deb Robillard
719-686-1820
Grand Junction Modeleers Open House
Sep 17, 2011 10:00 a.m.
116 32 Road East of Western Slope DragwayCome and enjoy model aviation, flying demonstrations and displays.
Phil Wesley 970-250-3936
Gateway Canyons Hosts The Williams Brothers Band
Aug 20, 2011 6:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
Gateway Canyons Amphitheater in Gateway, ColoradoLive music, buffet style dinner with grilled Mahi Mahi fish tacos and chicken fajitas along with all the trimmings for only $20 per person. Overnight packages start at $97 per person based on double occupancy, excluding tax. Come join us for an exciting concert in the Canyons.
(970)931-2458
www.gatewaycanyons.com
Light Gives Heat Presents: Rough-Cut Screening of "Moving On"
The Avalon Theater, downtown Grand JunctionLight Gives Heat is screening their full-length rough-cut documentary "Moving On." The documentary is about a young couple who gives up everything to see if they can effect the world around them and in the process are completely changed. The film documents Light Gives Heat founders, Dave and Morgan Hansow, and three of the friends they made in Uganda, Africa. Guests who fill out a short questionnaire after the screening will receive a free SUUBI necklace. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Miranda Crace
(734) 552-3844
A Walk Through Time
Colorado National Monument Visitor CenterColorado National Monument will host its third community wide “A Walk Through Time” event on Sunday, August 28, 2011. From 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the public is invited to walk, stroll, jog or bike along 14 miles of Rim Rock Drive without motorized traffic. A family parade will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to and from the Visitor Center to Otto’s Trail (1 mile roundtrip). Festive costumes are encouraged. Canine friends will be welcome, but must stay on a 6-foot (or shorter) leash at all times and remain on paved areas.
Amy Ashman (970) 858-3617 X 366