Calendar: Week of June 3, 2011

By Staff
Friday, June 3, 2011

FRIDAY, JUNE 3

Jack + Jill, alternative folk rock, 7 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel patio, 743 Horizon Drive, 241-8888.

Evelyn Roper, 5:30 p.m., Remington’s, 2500 Bridges Circle, Montrose, 252-1010.

Mark Barenson, 7 p.m., Damiano’s on Main, 1135 E. Main St., Montrose, 249-4446.

Gotta Be Girls and Atomic Pablo with Kurt Isgreen, Pavilion Courtyard Concert Series, 7:30 p.m., Montrose Pavilion Courtyard, 1800 Pavilion Road, $15 general admission, $8 students, http://www.skylarkpavilion2011june.eventbrite.com, 497-3230.

Shotgun Hodown CD release party, “Necro Nuclear High Desert Outlaw,” 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tenacious Brother’s Pub, 118 S. Seventh St., 424-5354.

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, 10 p.m., Brass Rail, 476 28 Road, 241-8686.

Diversity, reception 6-9 p.m., Raw Canvas Art Gallery, 755 Rood Ave., acoustic music by Intertwined, art show featuring Amy Kuper, Melissa Pruitt and Angela “Gigi” Hawks on display through Aug. 3; pin-striping demonstrations outside, 985-9649, therawcanvas.net.

Summer Art Show, Delta Fine Arts, reception 6-8 p.m., Apple Shed Gallery, 250 S. Grand Mesa Drive, Cedaredge, exhibit open through June 29, 835-3213.

First Friday art reception, 7-9 p.m., The Art Center, 1803 N. Seventh St., “Atrocities: Women and War” and 2011 National Contemporary Exhibition, gallery talk 6 p.m. with juror Michael Chavez and exhibit artist Nathan Abels, 243-7337, http://www.gjartcenter.org.

“South Pacific,” Magic Circle Players, 7:30 p.m., Magic Circle Theatre, 420 S. 12th St., Montrose, $14 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students, 249-7838, http://www.magiccircle
players.com.

“Grease,” house opens 7 p.m., curtain 7:30 p.m., Grand Valley Community Theatre, 448 Main St., $17 adults, $15 students and seniors, snacks and concessions available, 361-0243.

Dancing Under the Big Top presented by Absolute Dance, 7 p.m., performances by basic levels and up, Moss Performing Arts Center, Robinson Theatre, Mesa State College, 1231 N 12th St., more than 200 performers ages 3 and older, circus-themed dances in hip-hop, ballet, jazz, modern and tap dances, advance tickets $10 adults, $7 seniors and children, $3 more at the door, http://www.absolutedancegj.com, 255-8322.

Youth group dance class for ages 8-18, Foxtrot and Salsa dance, 6-7 p.m.; waltz lesson 7 p.m., beginning and intermediate; dance party 8-10 p.m., La Puerta Dance Studio, 523 1/2 Main St., Suite A, 712-2552, http://www.lapuertadancestudio.com.

Teen Spring Fling Dance, 7-11 p.m., Club 12, inside G.J. Scores, 2445 F 3/8 Road, $10, 245-1115, http://www.grandjunctionscores.com.

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, 7-8 p.m. Plus, 8-10 p.m. Mainstream, Masonic Center, 2400 Consistory Court, 434-6541, 523-0189.

Black Tie Ballroom dance lessons with George and Marilyn Kelly, 8-9 p.m., Dance Works, 2893 North Ave., 261-9188.

Movies Under the Stars, “Marmaduke,” rated PG, concessions open 5:30 p.m., grill opens 6 p.m., live entertainment 7-8 p.m., movie at dusk, Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department, 16400 DS Road, Glade Park, take chairs, warm clothes, 216-9116.

Paonia’s Gears and Beers Festival hosted by Paonia Singletrack Society, Paonia, Friday Film, $10, music at Paradise Theater, $10, schedule of events at gearsandbeersfest.com.

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

Lael’s African Tales presented by storyteller Lael VanRiper, 2 p.m., Montrose Regional Library meeting room, 320 S. Second St., Montrose, 249-9656, option 2.

Storyteller David Novak, 10:30 a.m., Collbran Branch, Mesa County Libraries, 111 High St., Collbran; 2 p.m., Clifton Branch, 590 32 Road, Unit 6F, 243-4442.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

Vintage Voltage, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Palisade Livery Saloon, 215 Main St., Palisade, 464-5449, vintagevoltageband.com.

Flat Top Reed, 7 p.m., The Hot Tomato, 124 N. Mulberry St., Fruita, $7, 858-1117.

Tim Brown, 7-9 p.m., Rockslide Brew Pub, 401 Main St., 245-2111.

Desert Moon, 7 p.m., The Ale House, 2531 N. 12th St. 242-7253.

Goodman Band, 7-10 p.m., V.J.’s Outlaw Ribbs, 315 E. First St., Parachute, 285-1917.

Carlos Rivera, 6 p.m., Camp Robber, 1515 Ogden Road, Montrose, 240-1590.

Donny Morales, 7 p.m. Horsefly Brew Co., 2320 E. Main St., Montrose, 249-6889.

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

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

Tom Wulf, local photographer, reception for exhibit, 1-4 p.m. Frame Depot, 529 Bogart Lane, 245-6999, http://www.framedepotGJ.com.

Katie Hill The Artist, opening reception, 2-4 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2451 Patterson Road, paintings of landscapes and flowers, artwork on display through June, 243-5113, http://www.katiehillart.blogspot.com.

Watercolor demonstration by painter Fred Honchel, 2 p.m., Delta Fine Arts annual Summer Art Show, Apple Shed Gallery, 250 S. Grand Mesa Drive, Cedaredge, 856-7809, 856-7005.

“Grease,” house opens 7 p.m., curtain 7:30 p.m., Grand Valley Community Theater, 448 Main St., $17 adults, $15 students and seniors, snacks and concessions available, 361-0243.

“Kimberly Akimbo” presented by Timshel Theatre Company, 7 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts, 228 Grand Ave., Paonia, happy hour reception 6 p.m., and after the show with the actors, $10 advance, $12 at the door, mature content, adults only, 527-7243, http://www.bluesage.org.

Book-signing, “Monumental Majesty: 100 Years of Colorado National Monument,” Laurena Mayne Davis and Christopher Tomlinson, 2-4 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2451 Patterson Road, 243-5113.

Dancing Under the Big Top presented by Absolute Dance, 2 p.m., performed by basic levels and up; 6:30 p.m. performed by pre-kindergarten and home-schoolers, Moss Performing Arts Center, Robinson Theatre, Mesa State College, 1231 N 12th St., more than 200 performers ages 3 and older, circus-themed dances in hip-hop, ballet, jazz, modern and tap dances, advance tickets $10 adults, $7 seniors and children, $3 more at the door, http://www.absolutedancegj.com, 255-8322.

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.

Grand Mesa Jeep Club’s Offroad Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 U.S. Highway 50, swap meet, vendors, show and shine, free hotdogs, 858-1394.

Delta County Rock, Gem and Mineral Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta, mineral and specimen displays, gold panning, demonstrations, door prizes, grab bags, silent auction and wheel of rocks, free admission, 856-6861.

Bounce for Blounts Disease, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Longs Family Memorial Park, 3118 E 1/2 Road, jump houses provided by Jump Time Colorado, food by Whaz Up Dawg, free face painting, portion of proceeds will go to Ben Has Blounts, benhasblounts.blogspot.com.

Heritage Day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Cross Orchards Historic Site, 3073 F Road, antique cars, black-smithing, rocks and minerals, gold panning, Native American skills, lint napping, rope braiding, quilting, trains and more, $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2.50 children, $10 per family, 434-9814.

Paonia’s Gears and Beers Festival hosted by Paonia Singletrack Society, Paonia, town and mountain biking, professional biking clinics, scavenger hunt and other bike games, Grand Costume Parade, local beers, live music, schedule of events at gearsandbeersfest.com.

Discover Otto’s Bathtub, Colorado National Monument Centennial History and Nature Lecture Series hike, 7:45 a.m.-1 p.m., registration required, 858-3617, ext. 300.

Encaustic Painting 101 workshop with Dianna Fritzler, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Twisted Brick Studios, 128 E. Third St., Palisade, space limited, $135 includes all materials and snacks, register 260-7982, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Imagination’s Destination: Summer Reading Kickoff, 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2451 Patterson Road, 243-5113.

Storyteller David Novak, 10 a.m., Central Library, Mesa County Libraries, 530 Grand Ave.; hosted by Spellbinders, 7 p.m., Recital Hall, Moss Performing Arts Center, Mesa State College, 1231 N. 12th St., $10 donation per family requested.

Teen Summer Reading Program kickoff event “You Are Here,” 2 p.m., Central Library lawn, Mesa County Libraries, 530 Grand Ave., teen bands from Hill Street Music Studio, tie-dye and batik events, take something to tie-dye, 243-4442.

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, JUNE 5

“Vintage Jazz in the Vineyard” with Walt Smith and Friends, 4-6 p.m., Two Rivers Winery and Chateau, 2087 Broadway, $20 per person, cash bar, 963-3136.

Oil demonstration presentation by painter Tom Mulrey, 2-4 p.m., at the Delta Fine Arts annual Summer Art Show, Apple Shed Gallery, 250 S. Grand Mesa Drive, Cedaredge, 856-7809, 856-7005.

“South Pacific,” Magic Circle Players, matinee, Magic Circle Theatre, 420 S. 12th St., Montrose, $14 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students, 249-7838, http://www.magiccircle players.com.

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

Line dancing lessons and open dancing, 1-3:30 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 530 Gunnison River Drive, Delta, $10 drop in fee, 874-0923.

Ballroom dances, live music and refreshments, 1-4 p.m., Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave., 243-7408.

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

Free Sunday at the gardens, Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and Butterfly House, 655 Struthers Ave., 245-9030, http://www.wcbotanic.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 6

Salsa class, beginning and intermediate, 7 p.m., La Puerta Dance Studio, 523 1/2 Main St., Suite A, 712-2552, http://www.lapuertadancestudio.com.

Open Mic, 7 p.m., Palisade Livery Saloon, 215 Main St., Palisade, bring your own equipment, 464-5549.

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.

Drop-in Life Drawing Sessions with live model, 9 a.m.-noon., MGM Enterprises Inc., 136 S. Maple St., Fruita, $10 per session, 314-3199, http://www.mgmartstudio.com.

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

Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Art Camp, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning June 6, “New York” theme, $55 per week, some scholarships available, register 858-0360, http://www.fruita.org.

Summer 2011 art classes for children, teens and adults, begin the week of June 6, Watercolor Dogs Art Studio, 145 N. Mesa St., Fruita, classes in mosaic, polymer clay creations, watercolor, paper maché, oil painting, drawing and more, 270-2235, http://www.watercolordogs.com.

Storyteller David Novak, 10 a.m., Orchard Mesa Branch, Mesa County Libraries, 230 Lynwood St., 243-4442.

Voyagers, story and craft for school age children, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Montrose Regional Library, 320 S. Second St., Montrose, 249-9656, option 2.

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 7

Karaoke with Stewey, Rocky Mountain Pub, 539 Colorado Ave., 245-0995.

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

Square Dancing, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Senior Center, Fruita Community Center, 324 N. Coulsen, Fruita, $5 per class, sign up to reserve a space, 858-0360.

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

Reading to Rover, 2-3 p.m., Montrose Regional Library, 320 S. Second St., Montrose, children make an appointment to read to a friendly dog, 249-9656, option 2.

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, JUNE 8

Chase Baumgartner, 7 p.m., The Hot Tomato, 124 N. Mulberry St., Fruita, 858-1117.

Glenn Patterson, 6 p.m., Camp Robber, 1515 Ogden Road, Montrose, 240-1590.

Blues Jam, hosted by Curt Bazemore, 8 p.m., Tenacious Brothers Pub, 118 S. Seventh St., 424-5354.

Ballet In Cinema, “Coppelia,” The Bolshoi Ballet, encore 7:30 p.m., Carmike Cinema, 590 24 1/2 Road; 243-7118.

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.

Drop-in Life Drawing Sessions with live model, 9 a.m.-noon, MGM Enterprises Inc., 136 S. Maple St., Fruita, $10 per session, 314-3199, http://www.mgmartstudio.com.

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.

Gems, story and craft hour for preschoolers, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Montrose Regional Library, 320 S. Second St., Montrose, 249-9656, option 2.

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 9

Karen Stoody, organ, Chapel of the Cross Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m., Pioneer Town, 315 S. W. Third Ave., Cedaredge, donations accepted, 210-0471.

Drawn Together: Images of Grief Loss and Healing, works of the Child and Teen Program at Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, reception 5-7 p.m., KAFM Radio Room Gallery, 1310 Ute Ave., 25 pieces in various mediums created by artist ages 4-17, 245-5377, 241-8801.

“Grease,” house opens 7 p.m., curtain at 7:30 p.m., Grand Valley Community Theater, 448 Main St., $17 adults, $15 students and seniors, snacks and concessions available, 361-0243.

Night Club Two Step group class, 7 p.m., Argentine Tango Practica; 8-9 p.m., La Puerta Dance Studio, 523 1/2 Main St., Suite A, 712-2552, http://www.lapuerta dancestudio.com.

Thursday Night Concert Series featuring Spring Creek, bluegrass, 7:30 p.m. Fruita Civic Center Pavilion, 325 E. Aspen Ave., Fruita, free concert, 858-0360.

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

Open mic night, 10 p.m., Rockslide Brew Pub, 401 Main St., ages 21 plus, 245-2111.

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.

Battle of the Ages, magic show to benefit Young Life, 7 p.m., Avalon Theatre, 645 Main St., featuring accomplished magician and illusionist Devereau from Las Vegas and Tyler from Delta, tickets at gvyounglife.com.

American National Bank Downtown Farmers Market, 5-8:30 p.m., Main Street, farmers, artisans, vendors, musicians, merchants and restaurants, weekly highlights in Wednesday’s Daily Sentinel, 245-9697.

Main in Motion, 6-8:30 p.m., downtown Montrose, vendors, activities, music, entertainment, food, 249-2886.

Crawford Pioneer Days, “Crawford — 100 Years of Pioneers,” old-fashioned melodrama 7 p.m.; 921-5320.

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

Oil painting classes with nationally-known artist Bob Harper, Thursdays through June 9, Artist Haven, 527 Bogart Lane, $65 per day, sign up for one day or all, 424-5125.

Family Science Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m., John McConnell Math and Science Center, 2660 Unaweep Ave., $5 per family, http://www.MathandScienceCenter.org, 254-1626.

Hunk-ta Bunk-ta music time with Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Katherine Dines, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Montrose Regional Library, 320 S. Second St., Montrose, morning show for babies, toddlers and their families; afternoon show for all ages, 249-9656, ext. 2.

Rhyme Time, story time for infants and toddlers, 10:30-11 a.m., Montrose Regional Library, 320 S. Second St., Montrose, 249-9656, option 2.

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

Jimmie Dale Gilmore, singer/songwriter, with guests Heidi Claire and Ron Thomason of The Wronglers, 8:30 p.m. June 10, Turn of the Century Saloon, 117 N. Fourth St., Montrose, $10, tickets at Studio Ten Eleven Hair Designs, 1011 S. Townsend and Riddled Raven, 24 S. Grand Ave., and at the door, 201-1419.

Vintage Voltage, classic rock, 7 p.m. June 10, DoubleTree Hotel patio, 743 Horizon Drive, 241-8888.

Friday Afternoon Fun, 2 p.m. June 10, Montrose Regional Library, 320 S. Second St., Montrose, stories with a multi-cultural flavor, for all ages, 249-9656, ext. 2.

Movies Under the Stars, “The Polar Express,” rated G, concessions open 5:30 p.m., grill opens 6 p.m., live entertainment by Addicted 7-8 p.m., movie at dusk, June 10, Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department, 16400 DS Road, Glade Park, take chairs, warm clothes, 216-9116.

June art show reception, 6-8 p.m. June 10, Creamery Art Center, 165 W. Bridge St., Hotchkiss, “Large Images” by John Mitchell in the Peach Gallery, Ron Cloyd and the Junction Clay Arts Guild pottery in the Churro Gallery, 872-4848.

Write On Anthology Reading, 6:30 p.m. June 10, Blue Sage Center for the Arts, 228 Grand Ave., North Fork Valley writers present their contest-winning prose and poetry, donations benefit the Blue Sage and publication of the Writer’s Anthology, cash bar and refreshments, 527-7243.

“Grease,” house opens 7 p.m., curtain at 7:30 p.m. June 10-11, Grand Valley Community Theatre, 448 Main St., $17 adults, $15 students and seniors, snacks and concessions available, 361-0243.

Crawford Pioneer Days, “Crawford — 100 Years of Pioneers,” continues June 10-12, old-fashioned melodrama, games for the kids, parade, outhouse races, horseshoe tournament, street dance, fireworks, 921-5320.

Rope The Rockies/Team Roping, 8 a.m. June 10-12, Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 U.S. Highway 50, 255-7100.

Palisade Bluegrass and Roots Music Festival featuring Blue Canyon Boys, The Belleville Outfit, James Justin and Co., Rockin’ Acoustic Circus, David Lindley, The Greencards, Junior Brown, Della Mae, Henhouse Prowlers, Missy Raines and the New Hip, and The Grascals, June 10-12, Riverbend Park, Palisade, food, artisans, children’s activities, wines, micro-brews, on-site camping, 464-5602 http://www.palisademusic.com.

Talking about a Sacredness: An Ethnographic Overview, slide show presentation, Colorado National Monument Centennial History and Nature Lecture Series, 6-7 p.m. June 11, at the visitor center, 858-3617, ext. 300.

Colorado Quarter Horse Show, 8 a.m. June 11, Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 U.S. Highway 50, 255-7100.

Author book-signing, Alyson B. Stanfield, “I’d Rather be in the Studio, The Artist’s No-Excuse Guide to Self-Promotion” 10 a.m.-noon June 11, Twisted Brick Studios, 128 E. Third St. Palisade; reservations available for one-on-one sessions with Stanfield, $200, RSVP for a session 260-7982.

The Blue Pig Gallery fourth anniversary celebration reception, 5-8 p.m. June 11, 119 W. Third St., Palisade, wine cash bar, harp music, food from The Cowboy and the Rose, exhibit of world-renowned German plein air painter Guido Frick, $7 per person for the reception, reserve a ticket at 464-4819.

Second Saturdays: “The Art of Quilting,” 2-4 p.m. June 11, The Art Center, 1803 N. Seventh St., film showing and gallery talk from local art quilters, 243-7337, http://www.gjartcenter.org.

Ronstadt Generations representing the multi-cultural roots America was founded on, 7 p.m. June 11, KAFM Radio Room, 1310 Ute Ave., $15, space limited, meet-the-artist reception plus concert $25, 241-8801, ext. 223, kafmradio.org.

Grand Junction Rockestra opening concert, orchestra concert/classic rock show, 7:30 p.m. June 11, Moss Performing Arts Center, Robinson Theatre, Mesa State College, 1231 N. 12th St., reserved seating starts at $15; concert preceded by motorcycle ride, 2 p.m., beginning at Harley Davidson dealership and a barbecue at the Mesa State College Quad, 5:30 p.m., http://www.gjsymphony.org, 243-6787.

Dualakoo, 7 p.m. June 11, The Hot Tomato, 124 N. Mulberry St., Fruita, $5, 858-1117.

James Williams, 7-9 p.m. June 11, Rockslide Brew Pub, 401 Main St., 245-2111.

Ofay Soul, 9 p.m.-closing June 11, Palisade Livery Saloon, 215 Main St., Palisade, 464-5449.

Zepparella, all-female Led Zeppelin tribute, 8 p.m. June 11, The Paradise Theater, 215 Grand Ave., Paonia, $15 in advance, $20 the day of the show, http://www.paradiseofpaonia.com, 527-6610.

The Sundowner — Smokin’ Grills and Bluegrass, first birthday bash hosted by Palisade Sunrise Rotary, 6-10 p.m. June 11, Wine Country Inn, Palisade, music by Stray Grass, mixed style grill, benefits projects such as School District 51 and the Math and Science Center, $40 per person, 712-7367, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Grand Valley Garden Tour, five private gardens and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 11-12, tickets at City Market stores, Botanical Gardens Gift Shop and Meadowlark Gardens, benefits the Botanical Gardens, 245-9030, http://www.wcbotanic.org.

Partners Superstars, team competitions and fun, benefits Mesa County Partners, June 11-12, Lincoln Park, http://www.mesapartnersorg, 245-5555, ext. 17.

Fruita Farmers Market, vendors 8 a.m.-noon, entertainment 9-11 a.m. Saturdays, June 11-Sept. 17, Fruita Civic Center Park, Fruita, 241-2089.

MaryAnn and Marty Rathburn, piano, guitar and vocals, Chapel of the Cross Summer Music Series, 2 p.m. June 12, Pioneer Town, 315 S.W. Third Ave., Cedaredge, admission by donation, 210-0471.

Racing the Rockies/Barrel Race, 8 a.m. June 12, Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 U.S. Highway 50, 255-7100.

Six-week summer Dance classes start the week of June 13, Bill Heddles Recreation Center in Delta, classes in pre-school dance, children’s dance, jazz, ballet, Dance Boot Camp and Drama for Kids, Tuesday, Thursdays or Saturdays, $36 per class, register 874-0923.

Verdi’s “Macbeth,” Opera in Cinema, live opera from The Royal Opera House in London, on the screen 12:30 p.m. June 13, Carmike Cinema 7, 590 24 1/2 Road, encore 7:30 p.m. June 19, http://www.carmike.com/operaincinema, 243-7118.

Dance Fusion, dance intensive, for all levels, hosted by Absolute Dance, June 13-17, featuring hip-hop, jazz, ballet, modern and more, with guest artists Ricardo Romo, Bosco, Jessica Taylor, AleKsa Chimiel and Trudy McCreanor, 255-8322, http://www.absolutedancegj.com.

Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Art Camp, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning June 13, “South America and Rain Forest”; June 20, “Scandinavian Counties, Customs, Music and More”; June 27, “Transportation and Invention,” $55 per week, some scholarships available, register 858-0360, http://www.fruita.org.

“Two Spirits,” Community Cinema, reception 6:30 p.m., film 7 p.m. June 14, Recital Hall, Moss Performing Arts Center, Mesa State College, 1231 N. 12th St., discussion follows, 245-1818, http://www.mcpld.org.

Rob “Chicken Fatt” Mitchell, 7 p.m. June 15, The Hot Tomato, 124 N. Mulberry St., Fruita, 858-1117.

Book-signing, Joanne Reynolds, “Search for Light: Ten Crucial Lessons for Caregivers,” noon-1:20 p.m. June 15, during the Rotary Club of Grand Junction meeting, Two Rivers Convention Center, 888-361-9473.

The Fifth Reel, Celtic, oldies and dance music, Chapel of the Cross Summer Music Series, 7 p.m. June 16, Pioneer Town, 315 S.W. Third Ave., Cedaredge, admission by donation, 210-0471.

Dinner and an Opera presents “Great Voices of Opera,” 6 p.m. June 24, Hospice Conference Room, 3090 N. 12th St., compilation of different voice types, music and singers, James Werner and other local singers will perform, $22, reservations required by June 16; Dessert and an Opera, $10, reservations by June 23, 242-3703.

Telluride Bluegrass Festival, June 16-19, Telluride, featuring Robert Plant and Band of Joy, Mumford and Sons, Sarah McLachlan, The Decemberists, Emmylou Harris, Yonder Mountain String Band, the Telluride House Band, and others, sold out, http://www.bluegrass.com.