Calendar, Jan. 20-26

By Staff
Friday, January 20, 2012

FRIDAY, JAN. 20

Riders in the Sky, 7:30 p.m., Avalon Theatre, 645 Main St., $25, $30, $35 reserved seats, tickets at Back Porch Music, local City Market stores and http://www.ticketswest.com, charge by phone, 243-8497.

Thomasina Brown Project, jazz and blues, 7 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton, 743 Horizon Drive, 241-8888.

Project Groove featuring Miss Emily, Cruiser’s Bar, 715 Horizon Drive, 314-2554.

Reverend Horton Heat and guests Supersuckers, doors 7 p.m., Mesa Theater and Club, 538 Main St., ages 18 and older, $25, 241-1717.

Goodman Unplugged, 9:30 p.m., Naggy McGees, 359 Colorado Ave., 424-5840.

Jackie Greene with openers Donny Morales and Slide Show, benefit for Hospice and KVNF presented by Blue Sky Music, 8 p.m., Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Drive, Montrose, $25 reserved seats, tickets at Around the Corner Art Gallery, Montrose, http://www.jackiegreene.com.

Acoustic Fridays featuring local singers/songwriters, 6–8 p.m., Palisade Brewery, 200 Peach Ave., Palisade, 464-1462.

Karaoke, 9 p.m., The End Zone Sports Pub, 152 S. Mesa, Fruita, 858-0701.

Karaoke, 9 p.m.–midnight, Palisade Livery Saloon, 215 Main St., Palisade, 464-5449.

Karaoke, Fineline Production, 9 p.m., Brass Rail, 476 28 Road, 241-8686.

Jac Kephart and Terry Shepherd, exhibit of paintings and ceramics by local artists and Friends of the Art Department at Colorado Mesa University, opening reception 6–9 p.m., Art Gallery at the University Center, Colorado Mesa University, 1100 North Ave., silent auction of pieces with 50 percent of proceeds supporting the Legacy Campaign Art Department Endowment, on display through Feb. 17, 248-1833.

Connecting the Dots, artist reception and 2012 annual meeting, 6 p.m., Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts, 601 E. Sixth St., Glenwood Springs, entertainment, wine, beverages and food, 945-2414.

“N: Motion” presented by 360 Dance Theater Co., 7 p.m., Grand Junction High School auditorium, 1400 N. Fifth St., $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students, tickets at the door or in advance at http://www.TheaterProjectGJ.com, 261-5363.

Dancing to live music for members and qualified guests, 7:30 p.m., Moose Lodge, 567 25 1/2 Road, 242-4754.

Levis and Lace Square Dance Club, 7–7:30 p.m. rounds, 7:30–9:30 p.m. mainstream with plus tips, Masonic Center, 2400 Consistory Court, 986-8801, 434-6541.

Behind the Scenes Tour, 5:30-7 p.m., Museum of the West, 462 Ute Ave., tour of collections areas, $5 per person, 242-0971, ext. 211.

Story time, 10:30 a.m., Collbran Branch, Mesa County Libraries, 111 Main St., Collbran, 487-3545.

SATURDAY, JAN. 21

Intertwined and The Shift, doors open 8 p.m., Mesa Theater and Club, 538 Main St., all ages, $10, 241-1717.

GJ Rockestra, 7:30 p.m., Robinson Theatre, Moss Performing Arts Center, Colorado Mesa University, 1231 N. 12th St., beer by Ale House and wines from Grande River Vineyards, T-shirts for sale, $25 reserved seating, season tickets $80-$90 depending on seating, 243-6787, http://www.gjsymphony.org.

March Fourth Marching Band with Diego’s Umbrella, 8 p.m., Paradise Theater, 215 Grand Ave., Paonia, $30, ages 21 and older, tickets in Paonia at KVNF, The Paradise Theater and Backcountry Coffee, benefits Pickin’ in the Park 2012, 527-6610, http://www.pickinproductions.com.

Earth Burnt Black Murder Cafe, Rocky Mountain Pub, 539 Colorado Ave., 245-0995.

Desert Moon, 9 p.m., The End Zone Sports Pub, 152 S. Mesa, Fruita, 858-0701.

Dreamboat, doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.–midnight, Cavalcade, 201 E. Aspen Ave., Fruita, $5, 234-9990.

MF Rukus with FFL, Cruiser’s Bar, 715 Horizon Drive, 314-2554.

Roundabout, rockin’ country music, 9 p.m., Tenacious Brothers Pub, 118 S. Seventh St., 424-5354.

Hatchet’s Birthday Brutality, KMSA 91.3 Let’s Make a Scene Concert Series, 8-11 p.m., Rocky Mountain Pub, 539 Colorado Ave., ages 21 and older, $4, 248-1442, http://www.kmsa913.com.

Karaoke, 8 p.m., Lounge 743, DoubleTree by Hilton, 743 Horizon Drive, ages 21 plus, 241-8888.

Karaoke, 9 p.m., Bailey’s Lounge, Grand Vista Hotel, 2790 Crossroads Blvd., 241-8411.

“Thrive: What on Earth Will it Take?” film screening, 9-11:30 a.m., Beans About Beans, 759 Horizon Drive, 234-4430, http://www.Colorado911Visibility.org.

“Cinderella,” children’s ballet featuring 150 ballet students from Dance Works, 7 p.m., Palisade High School auditorium, 3679 G Road, Palisade, advance tickets $15 adults, $12 ages 65 and older and younger than 12, at the door $18 adults, $15 ages 65 and older and younger than 12, tickets available at Dance Works studio, 2893 North Ave., 250-5007, 256-8449, 243-5954.

“N: Motion” presented by 360 Dance Theater Co., 7 p.m., Grand Junction High School auditorium, 1400 N. Fifth St., $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students, tickets at the door or in advance at http://www.TheaterProjectGJ.com, 261-5363.

Dancing to live music, 7:30 p.m., for members and qualified guests, Moose Lodge, 567 25 1/2 Road, 242-4754.

DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m., The End Zone Sports Pub, 152 S. Mesa, Fruita, 858-0701.

Chatfield Country Kickers Square Dance Club, Plus and Mainstream, 7:30 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars, 503 1/2 Florence Road, 434-0868.

Black Tie & Boots Gala for Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, champagne reception and silent auction 6:30 p.m., dinner 7:30 p.m., dancing to The Jakarta Band 9 p.m., Two Rivers Convention Center, 255-7210, http://www.hospicewco.com.

Story time with Judy T., 10:30 a.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2451 Patterson Road, 243-5113.

Story time, 10:30 a.m., De Beque Branch, Mesa County Libraries, 730 Minter Ave., De Beque, 283-8625, http://www.mcpld.org.

SUNDAY, JAN. 22

“Cinderella,” children’s ballet featuring 150 ballet students from Dance Works, 2 p.m., Palisade High School auditorium, 3679 G Road, Palisade, advance tickets $15 adults, $12 ages 65 and older and younger than 12, at the door $18 adults, $15 ages 65 and older and younger than 12, tickets available at Dance Works studio, 2893 North Ave., 250-5007, 256-8449, 243-5954.

Happy Feet Rounds, ballroom, social dance, 5–7:30 p.m., Masonic Center, 2400 Consistory Court, 243-5858.

APA Pool Leagues, Brass Rail, 476 28 Road, 241-8686.

Free pool all day, Rocky Mountain Pub, 539 Colorado Ave., 245-0995.

Free Sunday at the gardens, Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and Butterfly House, 641 Struthers Ave., 245-9030, http://www.wcbotanic.org.

MONDAY, JAN. 23

Community Mondays featuring open mic night, sign up 5:30 p.m., performances 6 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts, 226 Grand Ave., Paonia, concessions available, 527-7243, http://www.bluesage.org.

Happy Feet Rounds, ballroom, social dance, phase 3-4 level, 7:30–10 p.m., Masonic Center, 2400 Consistory Court, 243-5858.

Apple Squares square dancing, 7–9 p.m., Appleton Christian Church, 2510 I–70 Frontage Road, singles welcome, 242-5057.

Taste of the Grand Valley, 4–7 p.m., Two Rivers Convention Center, tickets at City Market, Enstrom’s Home Loan State Bank, Cumulus Broadcasting, Mesa Mall Guest Services and United Way of Mesa County, 243-5364, http://www.unitedway mesacounty.org.

Free pool all day, Rocky Mountain Pub, 539 Colorado Ave., 245-0995.

Men’s night, APA Pool Leagues and dart leagues, Brass Rail, 476 28 Road, 241-8686.

Story time, 10 a.m., Orchard Mesa Branch, Mesa County Libraries, 230 Lynwood St., 243-0181, http://www.mcpld.org.

TUESDAY, JAN. 24

Romeo and Juliet, Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Grand Junction High School auditorium, 1400 N. Fifth St., featuring James Houlik, saxophone, $15, $20, $25 adults, $5 students with ID, 243-6787, http://www.gjsymphony.org.

Karaoke, 7 p.m., Cactus Canyon, 3210 I–70 Business Loop, Clifton, cash prizes for top vocalists, 434-0320.

Hoedown, free orientation to square dancing for ages 10 and older, 7–8:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 2400 Consistory Court, ages younger than 14 must be accompanied by an adult, 434-6541, 986-8801.

Historic Hanging Flume, a program with flume expert Jerald Reid, KAFM Lifelong Learning Series, 7 p.m., KAFM Radio Room, 1310 Ute Ave., RSVP 243-0002, 241-8801, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), kafmradio.org.

Geeks Who Drink, Irish style pub trivia quiz, 7 p.m., Rockslide Brew Pub, 401 Main St., 245-2111, http://www.geekswhodrink.com.

Ladies night, PJ Party and Karaoke, Rocky Mountain Pub, 539 Colorado Ave., 245-0995.

Neighbors Read! family story time, 6:30 p.m., Central Library, Mesa County Libraries, 530 Grand Ave., 243-4442, http://www.mcpld.org.

Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Central Library, Mesa County Libraries, 530 Grand Ave., 243-4442.

Story time, 10 a.m., Palisade Branch, Mesa County Libraries, 711 Iowa Ave., Palisade, 464-7557.

Story time with Judy L., 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2451 Patterson Road, 243-5113.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25

Open mic night, 9 p.m.–midnight, Naggy McGees, 359 Colorado Ave., 424-5840.

Acoustic Spotlight, a variety of local talent, 8 p.m., Mesa Theater and Club, 538 Main St., 241-1717.

Community Cinema Film, “Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock,” 6:30 p.m., Cavalcade, 201 Aspen St., Fruita, discussion follows, 245-1818, http://www.communitycinema.org.

Free pool all day, The End Zone Sports Pub, 152 S. Mesa, Fruita, 858-0701.

Free pool night, Palisade Livery Saloon, 215 Main St., Palisade, 464-5449.

W.W.W. Wonderful, Wacky Wednesday for ‘tweens ages 7–11, 2–4 p.m., Central Library, Mesa County Libraries, 530 Grand Ave., 243-4442, http://www.mcpld.org.

Story hour, 10:30 a.m., Garfield County Library, New Castle Branch, 402 Main St., New Castle, 984-2347.

Story time with Judy L., 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2451 Patterson Road, 243-5113.

THURSDAY, JAN. 26

Shay Bramer, 6 p.m., Marlo’s Lounge, Springhill Suites by Marriott, 236 Main St., 424-5777.

Harmonica and jazz with Manny, standards and vocals, easy listening, 6–9 p.m., Naggy McGees, 359 Colorado Ave., 243-9941.

Club Night with DJ Mooch, 9 p.m., Mesa Theater and Club, 538 Main St., ages 21 and older, 241-1717.

Karaoke, 9 p.m., Bailey’s Lounge, Grand Vista Hotel, 2790 Crossroads Blvd., 241-8411.

Karaoke with Thomas, 8 p.m., Rocky Mountain Pub, 539 Colorado Ave., 245-0995.

Open mic night, 9:30 p.m., Naggy McGees, 359 Colorado Ave., 424-5840.

Thursday Night Open Mic, 7 p.m., The Belly, 309 E. Main St., Montrose, 252-1488.

Rosie’s Fun Nite and Open Mic, share your talents in music, comedy or anything entertaining, 6 p.m., Red Rose Cafe, 235 Main St., Palisade, 464-7673.

Open mic band night hosted by Tammy Russell, 8 p.m., Palisade Livery Saloon, 215 Main St., Palisade, 464-5549.

Big Square Dance for experienced and beginner dancers, benefits Golden Age Games Team, 6–9 p.m., National Guard Readiness Center, 2820 Riverside Parkway, caller Pat McBride, 6–7 p.m. experienced dancers, 7–9 p.m. mainstream with rounds, refreshments available, $6 per person, all proceeds assist the team in travel/housing expenses for the 2012 National Games, 858-4944.

Poets and Writers of Colorado Mesa University Reading Series, 7 p.m., Planet Earth & the 4 Directions Gallery, 524 Colorado Ave., features Doug Cox, T.J. Gerlach, Jerry Moorman and Robyn Rose, 256-9630.

APA Pool and dart leagues, Brass Rail, 476 28 Road, 241-8686.

Story time, 4:30 p.m., Hasting’s Books, Music and Video, 2401 North Ave., 243-0781.

Story time, 10 a.m., Clifton Branch, Mesa County Libraries, 590 32 Road, Suite 6F, Clifton, 434-6936.

Story time, 10 a.m., Fruita Branch, Mesa County Libraries, 324 N. Coulson St., Fruita, 858-7703.

Infant and toddler story time, 10 a.m., Central Library, Mesa County Libraries, 530 Grand Ave., 241-4726.

LOOKING FORWARD

Souper Bowl, 5–7 p.m. Jan. 27, Palisade High School Cafeteria, 3679 G Road, Palisade, $15 gets you a hand-made ceramic bowl to fill with soup of your choice, bread and dessert, proceeds go to the PHS ProStart (culinary class) and art department, 254-4825, 254-4839.

Mary Kleinsorg, classical guitarist/singer/songwriter, 7–9 p.m. Jan. 27, Cavalcade, 201 E. Aspen Ave., Fruita, $10, 874-8408, http://www.cavalcadefruita.com.

Los Bandoleros, Jan. 27, Cruiser’s Bar, 715 Horizon Drive, 314-2554.

Flat Top Reed, blues,7 p.m. Jan. 27, DoubleTree by Hilton, 743 Horizon Drive, 241-8888.

Western Slope Hip-Hop Summit, doors 8 p.m. Jan. 27, Mesa Theater and Club, 538 Main St., $10, ages 18 and older, 241-1717.

Project Groove featuring Miss Emily, Jan. 27, Tenacious Brothers Pub, 118 S. Seventh St., 589-4553.

Lowlands, local Americana band, 9:30 p.m. Jan. 27, Naggy McGees, 359 Colorado Ave., ages 21 and older, http://www.facebook.com/lowlandsband, 424-5840.

Andy Grammer and guests Ryan Star and Rachel Platten, 8 p.m. Jan. 27, Colorado Mesa University Ballroom, free for CMU students with current MAVcard, $10 community members, all ages, 248-1442, http://www.kmsa913.com.

Winter Womp Electronic Dance Party, doors 9 p.m. Jan. 28, Mesa Theater and Club, 538 Main St., $5, ages 18 and older, 241-1717.

Jack + Jill, Jan. 28, Rocky Mountain Pub, 539 Colorado Ave., 245-0995.

Project Groove featuring Miss Emily, 7 p.m. Jan. 28, Cavalcade, 201 E. Aspen Ave., 589-4553.

Desert Moon, 9 p.m. Jan. 28, The Livery, 215 Main St., Palisade, 464-5449.

Akastic Ancestors, hip-hop, album release party, Jan. 28, Cruiser’s Bar, 715 Horizon Drive, 314-2554.

“Not-So-Newlywed Game,” reality theater event presented by Paonia Players, doors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. Jan. 28, Paradise Theatre, 215 Grand Ave., music by Honey Don’t, followed by a ‘60s/‘70s dance party, dress in styles of the era, advance tickets $12, at the Paradise and KVNF, day of the show $15, 527-6610, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Three Style, cabaret show, presented by Delta Montrose Concert Association, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30, Delta Center for Performing Arts and Education, 822 Grand Ave., Delta, $20 adults, $5 students, 921-4142, 835-4480, 249-9154, http://www.deltamontroseconcerts.com.

Voices 8, Mesa County Concert Association concert, doors open 6:45 p.m., concert 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31, Grand Junction High School auditorium, 1400 N. Fifth St., if seating available, tickets at the door $25 adults, $15 students, 243-1979.

Art and Other Treasures Live Auction for KAFM Community Radio 88.1, preview night 5–7 p.m. Feb. 2, live auction 7–9:30 p.m. Feb. 3, DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom 743 Horizon Drive, $20 single, $35 couple, includes hors d ‘oeuvres and cash bar, 241-8801, ext. 201.