Community Calendar

VISUAL ARTS

4:00pm-7:00pm, 128 E. 3rd Street, Palisade

Craig Gallery grand opening Representing 25-ish artists Refreshments served

THEATRE

7:30pm-10:00pm, Posting public events

Craig Ferguson is a multiple Grammy nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, director and comedian with a diverse career more...0 that encompasses film, television and the stage. He is a New York Times bestselling author and has recorded numerous standup specials for Netflix, Epix, Comedy Central and Amazon The wildly popular Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson ran on CBS for ten years and remains a cult favorite on YouTube racking up millions of views every year on fan posted bootleg clips. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Ferguson got his start in the entertainment industry as a drummer for some of the worst punk bands in the U.K. Following his musical stint, he began bartending in a local pub in Glasgow where he was introduced to Sir Michael Boyd, the artistic directo r of The Tron Theatre in Glasgow, who persuaded Ferguson to try acting. After several low paying acting gigs, Ferguson discovered he had a knack for comedy and was soon the star of his own BBC television show, “The Ferguson Theory.” After several stints on the UK comedy circuit, Ferguson brought his act to America in 1995 to star with Betty White and Marie Osmond in the short-lived ABC comedy, “Maybe This Time.” After the show ended, ABC decided to add the talented Scotsman to “The Drew Carey Show,” playing Drew Carey's boss, ‘Nigel Wick,’ from 1996-2003.

GENERAL

MUSIC

STATION EVENT

6:00pm-9:00pm, 230 Sunset Hills

Base Camp (Grand Junction -- NOT the B.C. in Fruita) hosts a weekly (every Wednesday) BLUEGRASS JAM/SONG-CIRCLE -- anybody who wants to (1) play (2) more...0 come and listen (3) drink beer and consider joining in -- is welcome to drop by.

FOOD/BEVERAGES

GENERAL

Comedy Night at Edgewater Brewing

7:00pm-9:00pm, 905 Struthers Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Enjoy a night of Western Slope Comedians! The fourth Wednesday of every month at Edgewater Brewing for a night of food and comedy.

6:00pm-7:00pm, 462 Ute Avenue

Join the Race! Put on your running shoes, put together a team, and get ready to run with the best! The Museums of Western Colorado is recreating one more...0 of the hottest events of the 1890s – the great hose cart races! During Market on Main and the Rhythm & Brews, join us and try your hand (or rather your feet!) to see if you can beat the Grand Junction Fire Department’s historical, champion record! Teams of 2-4, all members must be 13+.

DANCE

MUSIC

Desert Flyer Band

7:00pm-10:00pm, 567 25 1/2 Road, GJ, CO 81505

The Desert Flyer Band plays Country dance music for members and guests from 7 pm - 10 pm. Become a member, join the fun and dance on the biggest more...0 dance floor in Grand Junction.

CLASSES/LECTURES

GENERAL

Leveling Up!

9:30am-4:30pm, DoubleTree by Hilton, 743 Horizon Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81506

This is the Annual Conference for Western Colorado Alliance. Included in the event are a keynote speech, our annual Business Meeting, election of more...0 officers, and workshops. Lunch is provided.

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

MUSIC

10:00am-12:30pm, Whitewater Hill Vineyards, 220 32 Rd Grand Junction

On August 26, Whitewater Hill Vineyards will host the Grand Rivers Humane Society for a dog adoption event at Whitewater Hill Vineyards located at more...0 220 32 Road, Grand Junction. The adoption event will run from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, and approximately 20 dogs will be available for adoption. Potential adopters can review the available dogs and adoption information at grandrivershumane.org. Whitewater Hill is a dog-friendly vineyard and winery that will be showcasing a new release - Pit Bull Kisses red blend. A 50-50 blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, Pit Bull kisses brings out the best characters of each variety. Inspired by the love of Whitewater Hill's own rescue Pit Bulls, $2 from each bottle sold will be donated to Grand Rivers Humane Society. The tasting room will be open during this event as well! The event will feature live music from Slim Pickings, a local folk/bluegrass band. The band has written and will perform an original song, “Pit Bull Kisses,” during the event, and Whitewater Hill staff will be making their singing debut. Parking is limited – please carpool if possible.

RADIO ROOM

Radio Daze at Edgewater Brewery

12:00pm-7:00pm, Edgewater Brewery 905 Struthers Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Celebrate Community Radio during KAFM’s 18th Annual Radio Daze on Saturday August 26th from Noon to 7 pm at Edgewater Brewery; with a full day more...0 of live music from Mo Lawda & the Humble, Faith Eliza, Kid Caravan, Sparkplug and The Tune Weavers. Enter to win the grand prize Raffle; a trip for 2 to see Santana in Concert at Las Vegas House of Blues plus airfare on Allegiant Air and lodging at Mandalay Bay. Raffle tickets are $20.

MUSIC

4:00pm-6:00pm, Montrose Pavilion

Singer-songwriter John Gorka will be performing at the Montrose Library fundraiser Sunday August 27 at the Montrose Pavilion. Rolling Stone described more...0 him as “The preeminent male singer-songwriter of the New Folk Movement”.