Community Calendar

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”.

MUSIC

6:00pm-11:00pm, Posting public events

with special guests Badflower and paris jackson

MUSIC

SPIRITUAL

8:00pm-10:00pm, Posting public events

Two sons from a working-class family, John and TJ Osborne grew up in a small Maryland water town writing and playing songs for friends and family in more...0 their father’s shed. John moved to Nashville first to play in other bands and two years later, TJ joined him. It was then they formed Brothers Osborne as a duo that blends equal parts country and rock into one of the freshest, most identifiable sounds to come out of Nashville in recent years. Standing as nine-time GRAMMY nominees, the singer/songwriter siblings recently took home their first trophy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance (“Younger Me”) at the 64th GRAMMY Awards. The duo scored their fourth Vocal Duo of the Year trophy at the 55th annual CMA Awards, in addition to being named ACM Duo of the Year three times. Overall, Brothers Osborne have collected five CMA and six ACM trophies. Additionally, they received the ASCAP Vanguard Award in 2019 recognizing artists whose innovative work is helping to shape the future of music. Brothers Osborne’s deluxe edition of their GRAMMY nominated third studio album, Skeletons, is out now. Originally released in October 2020, Skeletons features their recent single “I’m Not For Everyone,” as well as their Top 25 hit “All Night.” Included on Skeletons Deluxe, “Younger Me” was released in response to the overwhelming support TJ received after sharing his personal story. John and TJ wrote and produced the track, with Kendell Marvel serving as an additional co-writer. Initially breaking through with their debut album Pawn Shop, the Gold Certified project featured three GRAMMY-nominated tracks including the 2X Platinum Certified No. 1 smash hit “Stay A Little Longer,” Top 10 Platinum Certified hit “It Ain’t My Fault,” and Gold Certified Top 25 hit “21 Summer.” Their sophomore album, Port Saint Joe, was nominated for Best Country Album at the 61st GRAMMY Awards and includes the Top 40 GRAMMY-nominated singles “Shoot Me Straight” as well as “I Don’t Remember Me (Before You).” Brothers Osborne just wrapped their headlining WE’RE NOT FOR EVERYONE TOUR and have previously toured with Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert and more.

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

MUSIC

Fundraiser for Food Bank of the Rockies

6:00pm-8:00pm, 120 W. 8th St, Palisade, CO in the Veteran's Memorial Park)

My name is Marc Allen, I am a local singer/songwriter. I will be hosting and joined on stage by two other local singer/songwriters (Garry Tullio of more...0 Straygrass and Hugh Phillips of The Hugh Phillips Band). We will showcase a few of our tunes and talk about the inspiration behind writing them. Grazing boxes and plates will be available for purchase through Palisade Picnic Co food truck. Ticket for entry will be one non-perishable food item or a donation to The Food Bank of the Rockies. We will have collection boxes and a QR code for donation at the entry.

MUSIC

3 local songwriters sharing their stories & songs

6:00pm-8:00pm, palisade community center, 120 W 8th St, Palisade, CO 81526

Imagine sitting in the living room with friends, enjoying food and drinks while listening to three singer/songwriter friends taking turns performing more...0 their original songs and sharing tales of what inspired them to write each tune. Join us on this intimate journey, letting music and laughter fill the air while you hang out with local musicians, Marc Allen, Garry Tullio, Hugh Phillips, for this Writers in the Round special event.

CLASSES/LECTURES

Social Media for Writers: Identify, Simplify, and

6:00pm-7:30pm, 1803 N. 7th Street

As a writer, do you see social media as a waste of time? Perhaps you wonder what the point is, how not to get sucked into the social media vacuum, more...0 and if there’s any way to streamline your efforts so you can get back to writing. Social media is only one tool in your marketing toolbox, but it’s an important tool for writers and authors in today’s marketing and branding landscape. Whether your goal is to publish your writing, submit to writing contests, become a freelance writer, or secure speaking opportunities to build your brand – or if you’re already published – this session is for you. Questions Melody hears often: Do I need to be on every social media platform? How do I make graphics? Must I post every day? Is it okay to post the same thing on LinkedIn that I post to Instagram? How do I find my fan base? Join Melody for answers to these questions, and to learn how to get started, how to keep going, and why in tarnation you’re on social anyway. You’ll get tips, tricks, and tools. You’ll get know-how. You’ll get some humor mixed in because you know her motto: it can’t be all serious all the time! Material presented will help newbies and veterans alike. Don’t miss this session.