John Christ
Emotional Support Tour
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May 20, 7:00 pm-9:30pm |
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Avalon Theater |
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John Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, over five million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast making Pollstar’s Top 100 Global Tours list in 2019 with over 197,000 tickets sold. Widely known for viral videos like “Honest Football Coach,” “Every Parent at Disney,” “Brands that need to be CANCELLED” plus hundreds more. John Crist has performed all over the world and in 2021 began his multi-city national theater tour called “Fresh Cuts” selling out theaters all over the United States. John has been seen on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Barstool Sports, and Buzzfeed just to name a few. In 2022, John released his second special “What are We Doing” on YouTube and released his bestselling book “Delete That” in the fall. John also has a weekly podcast called “Net Positive”. When asked where he finds the inspiration to write jokes, Crist says, “I grew up in the deep south, my dad is a pastor, and I was the third of eight homeschooled children. My first job was at Chick-fil-A. Coming from a background like that, how do you NOT write jokes?!” Click here for the event website |
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday, May 20 |
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CLASSES/LECTURES
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ART AFTER HOURS WITH A TWIST
Crowning of the Western Slope's New Poet Laureate
6:00pm-8:00pm, Art Center
Grand Valley Creative Alliance is partnering with the Telluride Institute and the Talking Gourds as hosts for the crowning of the Western Colorado
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Poet Laureate! In addition to Poets, we will be featuring Sam Speir, who will be sharing his passion of printmaking. He'll be bringing his portable printing press.
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MUSEUMS OF WESTERN COLORADO'S SPEAKEASY
7:00pm-10:00pm, 462 Ute Avenue
Join us at an exclusive one night only club for Museums of Western Colorado’s Fundraiser. Have some debaucherous fun while helping raise funds
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for the Museum’s programs and mission. You’ll have to buy tickets to know the special knock and be admitted to the Museum of the West exhibit hall turned 1920s Speakeasy. Dance the night away with live music inspired by the 1920s with a modern twist. Bartenders will be mixing themed cocktails, and appetizers and desserts are provided for this not be missed evening of fun!
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JOHN CHRIST
Emotional Support Tour
7:00pm-9:30pm, Avalon Theater
John Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, over five million fans on social media and
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sold-out shows from coast to coast making Pollstar’s Top 100 Global Tours list in 2019 with over 197,000 tickets sold. Widely known for viral videos like “Honest Football Coach,” “Every Parent at Disney,” “Brands that need to be CANCELLED” plus hundreds more. John Crist has performed all over the world and in 2021 began his multi-city national theater tour called “Fresh Cuts” selling out theaters all over the United States. John has been seen on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Barstool Sports, and Buzzfeed just to name a few. In 2022, John released his second special “What are We Doing” on YouTube and released his bestselling book “Delete That” in the fall. John also has a weekly podcast called “Net Positive”. When asked where he finds the inspiration to write jokes, Crist says, “I grew up in the deep south, my dad is a pastor, and I was the third of eight homeschooled children. My first job was at Chick-fil-A. Coming from a background like that, how do you NOT write jokes?!”
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Sunday, May 21 |
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GENERAL
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LOCAL ART AND CRAFT MARKET
at Base Camp Beer Works
12:00pm-4:00pm, 2575 U.S. 6 & 50, Unit C, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Join us at Base Camp Beer Works for local art, food, sunshine and drinks! We will have a variety of different arts and crafts, all made by artists on
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the western slope. We hope to see you there!
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Tuesday, May 23 |
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MUSIC
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MUSIC IN THE GRAPEVINES - STRAY GRASS
7:00pm-9:00pm, 1041 Ouray Avenue
Stray Grass kicks off Music in the Grapevines on Tuesday, May 23. Settle in on the lawn of Two Rivers Winery for an evening with the Grand
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Valley’s favorite bluegrass band in the shadow of Colorado National Monument. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic dinner. Wine will be available by the glass or bottle (no other adult beverages allowed). Tickets are $15 at Two Rivers Winery (2087 Broadway), The Art Center (1803 N 7th St) or artcenterguild.org. If not sold out, tickets at the gate are $20. All proceeds benefit the Art Center of Western Colorado. This summer’s concerts are sponsored by ANB Bank and Friends of The Art Center.
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Wednesday, May 24 |
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KAFM BOARD MEETING
5:30pm-7:00pm, 1310 Ute Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501
KAFM Board Meeting's are open to the public.
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GUILTY PLEASURES: ERIC RAMSEY CONCERT
An Intimate Acoustic Concert
7:00pm-9:00pm, 195 W. Main Street, Cedaredge
An intimate setting in the gallery, music by Eric Ramsey. Art, music, drinks, dessert.
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Saturday, May 27 |
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ANTIQUE TRUCK SHOW
at Cross Orchards
9:00am-3:00pm, 3073 Patterson Road
Cross Orchards Historic Site welcomes trucking enthusiasts and anyone interested in the history of trucks to this show! Co-hosted by the regional
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chapter of the American Truck Historical Society, the display will range from Cross Orchard’s very own 1917 Model T and span the automotive evolution to modern day semi-trucks still in service.
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Sunday, May 28 |
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MUSIC
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MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD
Big Big Love Tour
6:30pm-11:00pm, Las Colonias Amphitheatre
Doors open at 5:30 PM SOULROCKERS - I am STOKED to announce the BIG BIG LOVE 2023 TOUR!! ?? I believe that we all need “big big love” in
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our lives, especially today ?????? To me, that’s holding space for those we love closely, those we may have differences with and for the world as a whole! We'll be spreading that love coast-to-coast from May to August, playing over 50 shows at some of our favorite venues across the country and some new ones too!! Our friends @sojagram, @lawrencetheband, @tankandthebangas, @phillphill, @fortunateyouth310, and @the_dipstagram will be joining us - so show up early ready to dance!!!
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Thursday, Jun 1 |
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RADIO ROOM
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DANA COOPER
Live in the Radio Room
7:00pm-9:30pm, The Radio Room 1310 Ute Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501
The Radio Room Presents: Dana Cooper
Starting his devotion to music at just age 2, Kansas City native Dana Cooper has logged millions of miles
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as a renowned songwriter & storyteller. This song poet engages and inspires audiences around the world with his quick wit, insightful stories & lyrics. His music does not belong to one genre. His latest CD, "I Can Face The Truth" charted on 5 different radio charts- Americana, Indie Folk, Alt Folk, Alt Country & Roots. Working with such names as Lyle Lovett, Kim Carnes, Tom Kimmel, Pat Alger, Hal Ketchum and Kim Richey, it is no surprise his discography measures at 30 albums and collections. Enjoy a living legend at the top of his game!
www.danacoopermusic.com
Tickets are $20 Doors open at 6:30 Show starts at 7pm
1310 Ute Ave.
Grand Junction, CO
81501
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