Every Tuesday! Musicians sign up at 8:30pm. Show starts at 10pm. Rockslide Brew Pub
401 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO, CO
970-858-7675

Artwork by Maebeth Guyton (painting), Darlyne W. Merkel (photography), Mary Mansfield (sculpture), and Thunder Mountain Camera Club. 5th & Rood
254-3865

Farmers Market every Thursday from June 12 through Sept. 18 Over 100 artisians, musicians and food vendors with fresh produce and fruits from the Grand Valley. Held along Grand Junction's Historic Main Street, this event attracts an estimated 5,000 visitors every Thursday. Downtown Main Street
970-245-9697
www.downtowngj.org

Fireman's Pancake Breakfast, Old Fashioned Fun & Games, Parade on Main Street, Little Cowpoke's Rodeo, Horseshoe Pitching Tournament, Duck Race, Street Dance, Cowboy Church, Jr. Roughstock Rodeo, Running of the Horses, Colorado Professional Rodeo Association Rodeo, Fireworks! Collbran, CO

Independence Day Parade will be held on Friday, July 4 at 6 pm starting at 8th and Main. The parade will travel down Main Street and end at 1st Street. For more information and for applications to enter the parade: www.downtowngj.org 8th and Main Streets, CO
www.downtowngj.org

Gates open 7:15 pm, Entertainment begins 8:00 pm, Fireworks begin 9:45 pm. ------- Entertainment lineup: Peggy Malone, Express All Stars, Colorado West Celtic Dancers, and Vintage Voltage. --------- Shuttle and Parking Information: GVT shuttle from any of the following locations starting at 6:30 and running every 1/2 hour: Main Street between 4th and 5th; Mesa Mall south parking lot; Veterans Memorial main parking lot; Central High School main parking lot; Grand Junction High School north parking lot.--------- Lincoln Park Suplizio Baseball Field

Works from the New Art Collective. Artwork by a group of enterprising Mesa State artists. Planet Earth & the Four Directions Gallery
524 Colorado Ave, Grand Junction, CO, CO
256-9630

Car show, dinner and live auction -- to benefit Marillac Clinic. Come see these amazing cars at the DoubleTree Hotel-back lawn. Enjoy the show, give-a-ways, swap meet, games and vendor displays.Dinner and live auction in evening. -----Please, no dogs or bikes. 743 Horizon Drive, CO
970-241-1815

Free Sunday at the Botanical Gardens, Greenhouse and Butterfly House on the first Sunday of every month throughout the year. We are thrilled to announce that the Colorado Java House now will be selling coffee and tea in the Greenhouse on Free Sundays. 50% of the proceeds will benefit the WCBG! Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and Butterfly House
641 Struthers Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-245-9030
www.wcbotanic.org

Come enjoy an evening out and increase your enjoyment of Tosca. At Dolce Vita restaurant we will have dinner and conversations and then move to City Hall Auditorium to view the recording of Tosca filmed on-site in Rome. It is a powerful performance done on location at the sites referenced in th elibretto and features Faina Kabaivanska as Tosca, a very young Placido Domingo as Cavaradossi, and Sherrill Milnes as Scarpia. 970-242-3703

Summer Art camp Children's Installation with Rachel Egelston. Artists introductions and gallery talk. 7-9 reception with cash bar and hors d'oers. Music by Morgann Means Art Center
1803 N.7th Street, CO
(970) 243-7337 X4

Mesa County Fairgrounds Covered Arena
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-255-7100

Glassic guitar music from South America by Michael Anthony Nigro. 662 26 Road, CO
www.willowpondbnb.com

Saxophonist/Flutist Bryan Savage Smooth Jazz Concert. Bring a picnic and a lawn chair. Enjoy an evening of music and relaxation. Wine is available by the glass or bottle. Please note - no other adult beverages are permitted. Two Rivers Winery
2087 Broadway, CO
(970) 260-8866
www.bryansavage.com

An Evening of Improvisation. 2210 Hwy 6 & 50
970-263-7920
www.twochairs.org

The dance collective, which includes Mesa State dance alumni and faculty, and dancers from the community, will delight the audience with an eclectic collection of dances in various contemporary styles. As Beyond Boundaries builds its repertoire and continues to increase the quality and professionalism of each concert, they are excited to welcome guest choreographers Mistelle Jimenez and Lynda White, both from the Denver area along with local professional choreographers and Mesa State dance faculty Matthew Lindstrom, Melonie Buchanan-Murray, and Ann J. Sanders. In addition, Julie Sinnott will present the completed version of her work-in-progress which was originally performed in Beyond Boundaries' February concert earlier this year. Mesa Experimental Theatre, Moss Performing Arts Center
1100 North Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-254-1166
www.pilatesspacegj.com

Mesa County Fairgrounds Covered Arena
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-255-7100

15's/16's,18's Wood Bat. After hosting over 30 teams in 2007 (16 and 18 year old divisions), Grand Junction is ready for another great year of baseball, and is adding the 15U division in the mix. Some of the greatest teams from all over the United States will visit Grand Junction, which plays host to the Junior College World Series every May. Come spend some time on the Colorado River, go fishing on the Grand Mesa, take a hike up the Colorado National Monument, or enjoy a round of golf at one of 5 championship courses; Grand Junction has something for everyone! Schedule: July 21: Games start at 9am Play baseball all day. July 22: Games start at 9am Play baseball all day. July 23: Games start at 9am Play baseball all day. Some age groups Playoffs start. July 24: Games Start at 9am Play baseball all day. Playoffs start. July 25: Games Start at 9am July 26: All Star game (Suplizio Field, 5pm-11pm). July 27: Semi's and Finals (possible late playoffs) For more details go to www.triplecrownsports.com/baseball. Suplizio Field
off 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO, CO 81501
http://www.triplecrownsports.com/tourny_detail.asp?tournyid=2965

Come and enjoy the "Best Six Days of Summer" at the 2008 annual Mesa County Fair. Enjoy plenty of family entertainment everyday at the Fair with carnival rides, 4-H/FFA animal exhibits and shows, local arts and crafts displays, daily magic shows, live music, dancing contests, and much, much more. Nighttime ticketed shows include PBR bull riding, concert and demolition derby. Daily gate admission fee and information on ticketed shows to come! Mesa County Fairgrounds
2785 Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-256-1528
www.mesacountyfair.com

Monstrous Good Fun! A fun family event at Fruita’s Dinosaur Journey Museum beginning with a reception on Friday evening featuring a classic dinosaur movie and great refreshments. The 21st annual 5K Pteranodon Ptrot will start and finish at the museum beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. Saturday will be filled with fun “dinosaur” activities including a dinosaur costume contest and dinosaur games throughout the day with lots of prizes. Fred and Barney would be proud and who knows, they might just be in the crowd! Schedule of Events: Friday, July 25th 6:30 p.m.-VIP Reception with light refreshments catered by Cowboy and the Rose with selected wine, beer and soft drinks. Dr. John Foster, Paleontologist at Dinosaur Journey, will be signing his book Jurassic West followed by a special showing of one of the “best of the worst” dinosaur movies -“Valley of Gwangi.” Reservations are required and the cost is $10 if reservations are made prior to July 18th or $12 if after July 18th. Call 242-0971, ext. 206 to make reservations. Saturday, July 26th 6:30 a.m.-Pteranodon Ptrot 5K Run Registration. $20 (before July 18th) or $25 after July 18th 7:30 a.m.-Pteranodon Ptrot 5K Run 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.-Free admission to Dinosaur Journey Museum 10:30 a.m.-Triceratops bike/tricycle race and costume contest 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.-“Great Harlini” magic show and “dinosaur games”. Dinosaur Journey
550 Jurassic Ct, Fruita, CO
(970) 242-0971
www.wcmuseum.org

High Desert Opera is proud to present Puccini's beloved opera TOSCA on Saturday, July 26 at the Avalon Theatre in Grand Junction at 7:30 pm. All advance tickets will be sold by the Grand Junction Symphony. Their office is in the Alpine Bank Bldg, 5th and White. Tickets may be purchased in person Mon-Friday, by phone at 243 6787, or online at gjsymphony.org. Prices range from $17-$50, with the $50 ticket including a ticket to the "After the Opera Reception" with the principal performers in the theatre following the performance. Anyone buying any ticket other than the $50 ticket may buy a separate ticket to the reception for $17. All tickets are reserved, and all seats will be assigned! Maria Ciccaglione from New York, NY as Tosca and Thom King from Baltimore, MD as Scarpia will join Josh Shaw from Los Angeles as Cavaradossi in this updated version sung in English. The libretto by Tom Boyd of the UK sets the opera in 1944 Nazi occupied Rome, Italy. Puccini's music remains untouched. Musicians from the Grand Junction Symphony will be conducted by Scott Betts, and the Opera Chorus will perform the wonderful choruses. Featured roles will be sung by locals Jeffrey Stroud and Brandon Motz. This is our most ambitious production to date, with the largest budget. 645 Main Street, CO
970-243-6787
www.highdesertopera.org

Join the fun and help raise funds for Grand Junction's world famous Art on the Corner outdoor public art program. More information to follow. Tiara Rado Golf Course

Free Sunday at the Botanical Gardens, Greenhouse and Butterfly House on the first Sunday of every month throughout the year. We are thrilled to announce that the Colorado Java House now will be selling coffee and tea in the Greenhouse on Free Sundays. 50% of the proceeds will benefit the WCBG! Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and Butterfly House
641 Struthers Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-245-9030
www.wcbotanic.org

This event includes seminars, health classes, demonstrations, bike tour, road race and much more. A memorable experience of Gateway Canyon with rarefied air and impossibly blue skies. http://www.gatewaycanyons.com/

Super Cross racing at the Grandstand. Check back for more details. (970) 255-7100

Colorado Public Radio is bringing the Story Corps mobile recording booth to Grand Junction. We're very excited to make this wonderful opportunity available in Grand Junction, and excited to help bring unique Colorado stories to world. All participants receive a CD of their interview when they leave the booth. With their permission, a copy is sent to the Library of Congress. A few of the stories recorded in Colorado will air nationally, and Colorado Public Radio will air a number of them. --------------- StoryCorps will begin accepting appointment reservations on July 29, on a first-come, first-served basis. Details will be announced on Colorado Public Radio, 89.5 FM in Grand Junction. Wells Fargo Plaza
Main Street, CO

Thursday, August 14, 2008 • Palisade Restaurants: Specials featuring Peach Cuisine All Day • Ice Cream Social & Street Dance 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Downtown Palisade ------------------- Friday, August 15, 2008 • Palisade Restaurants: Specials featuring Peach Cuisine All Day • Experience Palisade: • Orchard & Coffee Roastery Tours 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Palisade Area • Downtown Palisade Historical Walking Tours** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Downtown Palisade • Recreation: Bike Tours & River Floats* 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Palisade Area • Peach Festival @ Riverbend Park 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM Riverbend Park • Peach Cuisine with Colorado Chefs 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Riverbend Park • “Tug of War”: Palisade Fire Dept. vs. 6:00 PM Riverbend ParkPalisade High School Football Team • “Feast in the Fields” (Reservations Required) 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM TBD ---------------------- Saturday, August 16, 2008 • Palisade Restaurants: Specials featuring Peach Cuisine All Day • Lions Club Pancake Breakfast 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Palisade Park • Recipe Contest Check-in 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Palisade Park • Peach Fest 5-Miler 8:00 AM Taylor Elementary • Downtown Palisade Historical Walking Tours** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Downtown Palisade • “Just for Fun” Car Show 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Palisade Park • Peach Festival Parade 9:00 AM Downtown Palisade • Peach Festival @ Riverbend Park 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Riverbend Park • Recipe Contest Sample Sales 11:00 AM Palisade Park • Recipe Contest Announcements 12:00 Noon Palisade Park • Peach Cuisine with Colorado Chefs 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Riverbend Park • “Feast in the Fields” (Reservations Required) 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM TBD -------------------- Sunday, August 17, 2008 • Palisade Restaurants: Specials featuring Peach Cuisine All Day • Downtown Palisade Historical Walking Tours** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Downtown Palisade • Recreation: Bike Tours & River Floats* 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Palisade Area • Palisade Sunday Farmers Market 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Downtown Palisade • Orchard & Coffee Roastery Tours 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Palisade Area Riverbend Park
970-464-7458
www.palisadepeachfest.com

This elegant and unique dining experience will be held August 15th and 16th. Each evenings' menu is specifically designed to showcase the Orchard, its products and local produce. Each night two local wineries will pair their wines with the menu. Friday: Z's Orchard; Saturday: High Country Orchards
970-464-7458

Influx Concert -- Bring a picnic and a lawn chair. Enjoy an evening of music and relaxation. Wine is available by the glass or bottle. Please note - no other adult beverages are permitted. 2087 Broadway
(970) 260-8866
www.tworiverswinery.com

Centennial Band with the Grand Junction Symphony Concert at Lincoln Park. Popular summer series last concert will include a variety of classics, modern composers, traditional marches, patriotic songs and new sounds. 243-9091

Presented by the Zippity Do Dogs Mesa County Fairgrounds Park Complex
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-255-7100

The Guys by Anne Nelson West Gate Inn
2210 Hwy 6 & 50, CO
970-263-7920