Community Calendar

FILM

GENERAL

Everyday Democracy

5:30pm-8:30pm, Mesa County Central Library, 443 N. 6th St. Grand Junction, CO 81501

About the Film In this intimate and deeply human story, Jamaican-American poet Staceyann Chin goes searching for the mother who left her more...0 behind—and, in the process, reimagines what mothering can be. Her journey spans Brooklyn, Montreal, Cologne, and Jamaica, weaving together memory, longing, forgiveness, and fierce love. Along the way, Staceyann builds a new kind of home with her young daughter—one rooted not in bloodline, but in chosen family, courage, and care. This powerful film invites us to reflect on the stories we inherit, the ones we lose, and the ones we create for ourselves. After the Screening Following the film, participants will gather in self-facilitated small groups for conversation and reflection on lineage, identity, and the stories that shape us—and how we choose to carry them forward. These conversations are designed to foster listening, curiosity, and compassion across different life experiences. Snacks and drinks provided. This event is produced with support from Mesa County Libraries. This event is a collaboration with the award-winning documentary series POV (www.pbs.org/pov). Filmmakers: Laurie Townshend, Alison Duke, Ngardy Conteh George, Justine Pimlott. About the Series This event is part of Everyday Democracy: Stories That Build Us, a community film and conversation series from Rocky Mountain Public Media’s Above the Noise initiative. The series creates space for something essential: people talking to people about the real stuff of life—everyday experiences like care, work, belonging, childhood, and access to information that shape how we see the world and how we participate in it. Across three months, Everyday Democracy presents four beautifully crafted films (that friends can find on the RMPBS+ app), each followed by small-group conversations that help build connection across differences and deepen our understanding of one another’s stories. Above the Noise is Rocky Mountain Public Media’s statewide civic-dialogue series that brings Coloradans together—in person and online—to listen, reflect, and connect. This initiative is part of RMPM’s broader Statewide Civic Engagement effort to strengthen trust, empathy, and participation across all 64 counties of Colorado.

THEATRE

7:00pm-12:00am, 536 Ouray Ave

Experience an evening of compelling theatre with The Vagina Monologues, a landmark work that’s raw, hilarious, and unforgettable. These more...0 powerful stories crack open taboos, spotlight resilience, and explore identity, relationships, and the courage it takes to speak openly. Expect big laughs, moments of intensity, and lines that land right in the chest. Come be part of a night that sparks conversation long after the show is over.

RADIO ROOM

7:00pm-10:00pm, 1310 Ute Ave Grand Junction, CO

Acoustic adventurers Stillhouse Junkies explore the worlds between roots, bluegrass, Texas swing, blues, and rock. Their free-flowing musical more...0 interplay and improvisation make every show unique as the trio weave through high- energy, intricately composed original songs, never taking the same path twice. Formed in 2017, the band consists of Fred Kosak (guitar, mandolin), Alissa Wolf (fiddle), and Jeanette Adams (bass).

THEATRE

Meet singer and social activist: Paul Robeson

12:00pm-1:00am, 443 N 6th, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Enjoy a Chautauqua performance by Marvin Jefferson as Paul Robeson, who was regarded as one of the great artist of his generation. Why then did the more...0 US government nearly destroyed him during the 1950's? Come explore a life of deep conviction and extraordinary complexity. Reservations are recommended through Mesa County Libraries website.

THEATRE

presented by Marvin Jefferson

6:30pm-7:30pm, 1803 N 7th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Enjoy a Chautauqua performance by Marvin Jefferson as Paul Robeson, who was regarded as one of the great artist of his generation. Why then did the more...0 US government nearly destroyed him during the 1950's? Come explore a life of deep conviction and extraordinary complexity. Reservations are recommended through The Art Center website.

CLASSES/LECTURES

6:30pm-8:30pm, Redlands United Methodist Church, 527 Village Way, Grand Junction, Co. 81507

Carol Patterson, will present "The Anthropology of Clouds in Rock Images of the Southwest". Learn how prehistoric people worked to bring more...0 rain to the dry southwest through rock art cloud images, rain making ceremonies and ritual races staged to excite cloud beings and bring rain. Carol Patterson, PhD, has extensive teaching and field experience. She is the author of numerous books and articles on myths and petroglyphs. Join us for our monthly meeting and informative lecture.

MUSIC

7:30pm-9:30pm, 2565 American Way

DANCE

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

GENERAL

Fabruary Event

9:30am-4:00pm, Mesa Community Room, Mesa County Public Library Central Branch, 443 N 6th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501

"Accepting Ready-To-Wear Dresses, Suits, Ties, Shoes, Purses, Jewelry, AND MORE! Would you like to volunteer your time or expertise? Have more...0 questions you would rather ask in-person? Now's your chance! Learn more and find the full wishlist at tinyurl.com/freepromweargj

CLASSES/LECTURES

How To Write & Produce Your First Script

6:00pm-7:30pm, 1803 N. 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501

There is something magical about telling stories in any form, but there is a unique kind of thrill in seeing them brought to life. Unfortunately, a more...0 lot of filmmaking expertise and education is protected by gatekeepers on the coasts, leaving writers from other areas feeling like making a movie out of their story is out of their reach. This is, I’m happy to tell you, not true! In fact, it’s easier than you might think. Join us for an introductory course on the basics of screenwriting, filmmaking, and preparing your script for screen; no prior experience required, but you’re a passionate storyteller interested in other forms of expressing yourself! We’ll cover everything from screenplay formatting to breaking down that script to make budgets and creative decisions, the common film departments and why you may or may not need to include them, building a crew from your existing community, and how to choose the kinds of shots you’ll need to make up your production plan. It’s a detailed production course for creative people, helping them find a way to make even the most administrative or technical decisions feel like the part of the process that’s most fun – telling a story. Join us at The Art Center in Grand Junction on March 3 from 6-7:30 p.m. for this fun workshop. Speaker Bio Bri Castellini is an independent filmmaker, an indie romance author, and, regrettably, a podcaster. She grew up in Grand Junction, Colorado (go Wildcats!), but due to her seasonal allergies, was unable to take full advantage of all the nature stuff people here seem to enjoy, so she turned to writing. She’s known for the 2017 short film Ace and Anxious (165,000 views on YouTube), her contemporary romance novel Rehabbing the Billionaire, and her podcasts Burn, Noticed and Breaking Out of Breaking In, covering the USA television show Burn Notice and practical filmmaking advice, respectively. She personally helped launch over $25 million in crowdfunding campaigns with an 85% success rate while she was the Manager of Creator Success at the artist crowdfunding platform Seed&Spark. She has spoken at over 200 events and festivals virtually and in person on the subjects of arts fundraising, audience building, production, queer representation, and more. She can lick her elbow (not clickbait). Full work history, and all her previous creative projects, can be found on her website BriCastellini.com.

DANCE

VISUAL ARTS

Music Inspired by Motion - CMU Choir Concert

7:30pm-9:30pm, 864 Bunting Ave if Asteria; 1100 North Ave.

Join the CMU Choirs as we perform beautiful choral selections inspired by the world of movement and the art of dance.