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KAFM RADIO ROOM IN GRAND JUNCTION AUG. 11
By Liesl Greathouse MONTROSE-If you are trying to beat the heat while also keeping your body moving, Summer fun for the whole family is right around the corner at the Rose Bowl bowling alley here in Montrose. The Rose Bowl is a family-friendly, clean, smoke-free bowling alley that includes 18 lanes, a snack bar, a pro shop, a private party room, a cocktail lounge, and arcade games. They have bowling leagues as well as lots of open play. The Rose Bowl was first opened at its present loca-tion in 1964, having several owners through the decades until current owner, John Bullington, bought it in 2005. Since then,
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Special to Art & Sol GRAND JUNCTION- The KAFM Radio Room proudly presents Moors & McCumber on Thursday, Aug. 11 at 7:30 PM. James Moors and Kurt McCumber are an acoustic duo specializing in Americana, folk, melody, and stories. While both men are successful solo song-writers, Moors being an official recipient of the McKnight Foundation Emerging Artist Grant and McCumber having won the Flat Rock Festival Song-writing Competition, when they come together their sound becomes larger than life. The two met at the Rocky Mountain Folk Festival in 2005 and immedi-ately knew that together their music would be something beautiful, something different. They
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KIDS BOWL FREE ALL SUMMER LONG!
Rose Bowl is giving local kids the opportunity to bowl free all summer long. Courtesy photo.
The KAFM Radio Room proudly presents Moors & McCumber on Thursday, Aug. 11 at 7:30 PM. Courtesy photo.
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Special to Art & Sol MONTROSE –Water sports enthusiasts, competitors, and the fun-loving Montrose community are invited to enjoy the Sec-ond Annual FUNC Fest (Fun on the UN-Compahgre River Festival) at the Mont-rose Water Sports Park (WSP) in River-bottom Park on Saturday, July 30. The event, hosted by the City of Montrose Office of Business and Tourism (OBT), will feature a full lineup of river and land events from 10 am to 5 pm. Open to all levels, water competitions will include a downriver sprint for kayak-ers, stand up paddle (SUP) boarders, and recreational crafts. The boatercross event targets kayakers and SUP’ers. “Boatercross is a blend of downriver rac-ing and roller derby and is available to all levels of paddlers,” explained Mike Har-vey, FUNC Fest river race director. “It’s an exciting event to watch.” While spectating is fun, anyone may also get in the water by taking part in the FUNC-y River Parade. “You can BYOB (bring-your-own boat), build and decorate
something water worthy, or simply rent a vessel from one of the mer-chandisers at the event, like Mont-rose Kayak & Sport, B&C Sports, or Great Outdoors Colorado,” according to OBT Program Coordinator Stacey Ryan. The FUNC-y River Parade is an easy way to advertise a business, shine a spotlight on upcoming event, or cool off on a summer day. . All event participants are required to register and wear helmets and personal floatation devices (PFDs). The OBT collected feedback at last year’s inaugural FUNC Fest and have made posi-tive adjustments for the 2016 event. Some event elements are staying the same, like the river event schedule. “The feedback on the 2015 FUNC Fest from the paddling community was overwhelmingly positive,” said Harvey. “People who hadn’t been to the park were very impressed…the event will go a long way to spread the word about the awesome resource you have.” Other event elements are being adjusted to enhance the event experience: free WiFi will be available, and the biergarten will expand to encompass the entire east side of Riverbottom Park for adult bever-ages. “This year’s Kids Fun! section builds on all the cool stuff the Montrose Recreation District (MRD) provided last year,” ex-plained Ryan, “and the kid-friendly offer-ings will shift to be closer to the heart the event.” In addition to the MRD’s bounce house, hoop shoot, and dunk tank, a num-ber of community organizations have stepped up. Cedar Creek RV will provide miniature golf, bowling, and a kiddie train ride. The Montrose Center for the Arts will host tugboat races, photo booth, and kay-ak painting. Tender Hearts Childcare and Preschool will provide all sorts of fun stuff for little ones. To delight kids of all ages, Partners of Delta, Montrose & Ouray is sponsoring a “Ducky Race” on Riverbottom Creek, sell-ing opportunities for a cash purse. Other land-based activities will include a
morning mountain bike group trail ride led by COPMOBA’s (Colorado Plateau Moun-tain Bike Trail Association) Dr. Rusty Wouters. MOD (Montrose-Olathe-Delta Disc Golf Association) will host an ace-in-the-hole disc golf fundraiser to benefit the disc golf park in the Clifford E. Baldridge Regional Park, comprised of Riverbottom and Cerise Parks, along with the Sunset Mesa Sports Complex. Ross Reels is offer-ing a casting challenge on the pond at Riverbottom Park, while Chow Down Pet Supplies will provide a pet welcoming par-ty. From 11 am to 3 pm, local conservation and water-oriented nonprofit organiza-tions will host activities that highlight the vital role that water plays in our communi-ty. Participating organizations include Trout Unlimited/Gunnison Gorge Anglers, Shavano Conservation District, Leave No Trace/Outdoor Ethics, FORU (Friends of the River Uncompahgre), Public Lands Partnership, Tri-County Water Conservan-cy District, and the Uncompahgre Water-shed Partnership. River rangers and staff from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will highlight safety with a presentation on the water at noon. For river competitors, cash prizes are at stake. For men’s and women’s kay-ak and SUP competitions, a purse of $400 (first place), $200(second place), and $200 (third place), is up for grabs. Experienced water sports enthusiasts Dan Ridenour and Phil Gamache will team up as event emcees. Local DJ Scotty Kenton will pre-side over music all day. Registration and a complete schedule of events is available at VisitMontrose.com/FUNC.
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KIDS BOWL FREE ALL SUMMER LONG! From pg 1
started writing songs that straddled the line between folk and pop and never looked back. Switching up their instruments on more songs than not, these two keep their tunes exciting and their audience electrified. Moors & McCumber are on tour now supporting their new album, Pandemonium. Having collectively sold 15,000 albums inde-pendently from the stage, the duo is now releasing their fourth full-length studio album, showing that this Americana duo never stops creating. Check out Moors & McCumber at their website http://www.moorsandmccumber.com/ Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door and may be purchased by calling (970) 241-8801, Ext 202 or online at www.kafmradio.org. The Radio Room is located at 1310 Ute Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Doors open at 7 p.m.
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he has worked to continue the work of updating the arcade and scoring system, after the entire building was remodeled inside and out right before he purchased it. “I wasn't a bowler before, I originally bought it as a business opportunity,” he said. “I had grown up here and then moved away. But after 11 years of bowl-ing, I have learned to love bowling and I enjoy it a lot.” To provide kids an easy way to enjoy the bowling alley, the Rose Bowl is partici-pating in a program called Kids Bowl Free, where registered kids, 15 years old and younger, receive two free games of bowl-ing every day all Summer long. Kids sign up online at kidsbowlfree.com For people wanting learn the basics of bowling, Rose Bowl is offering a 'Learn To Bowl' camp starting July 25. People will learn how to bowl by watching videos and then taking to the lanes to try out their new skills. Contact the Rose Bowl for more information and to sign up. After Summer, the winter season (August – May) bowling leagues will be back at their regular times at the Rose Bowl. There is normally at least one league meeting every day of the week during the Winter season, so there are plenty of leagues to pick from, whether someone is interested in youth leagues, a league for seniors 50+, leagues for just men, leagues for just women, or mixed leagues.
When they meet to bowl, each league is separated into teams of 3-5 people, with a team bowling against another team. There are three games a night and each week they switch up the teams that bowl against each other. Cost to join a league is a one-time fee of $20, with each weekly cost being $11-15 to cover the actual bowling cost and have a little extra for prize money for the teams. “It's a competition, but it's a lot about the social aspect, about meeting people,” Bullington said. “A lot of people think that 'it would be fun to do a league, but I don't know how' or 'I'm not good at bowling.' There are people in leagues who are just getting started and those who have been bowling for years. I encourage anyone who has any desire to join a bowling league to come talk with us. It's a good way to meet people.” Anyone interested in joining a bowling league is encouraged to contact the Rose Bowl for details. For Bullington, his favorite part of bowl-ing and owning a bowling alley comes down to one common thread-the people. “We have a really good group of people who enjoy bowling,” he said. “They have a family feeling to them and they are a lot of fun. They create a positive community. There are people that have been on the
same team for 40 years, as well as a lot of new people. If I ever moved to a new town, I would join a bowling league. It's a way to meet a lot of people.” He added, “I think a lot of people desire to bowl in a league, but think that they are not a good enough bowler. I wish for them not to think that. You don't have to be a good bowler. Leagues [provide] fun competition, but it's really about people getting together and having fun.” The Rose Bowl is located at 90 Rose Lane in Montrose. It is open Sunday-Thursday 1 p.m.-11 p.m., and Friday & Saturday 1 p.m.-12 a.m. Friday also features COSMIC BOWL FRIDAY 10 p.m.-12 a.m. For more information, call 249-4348 or visit montroserosebowl.com.
For people wanting learn the basics of bowling, Rose Bowl is offering a 'Learn To Bowl' camp starting July 25. Courtesy photo.
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LISTENING TO ALL OF BEETHOVEN’S SYMPHONY NO. 5
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in c minor, Op.67 New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein, Conductor Columbia Records MS 6448 (vinyl)
The Fifth Symphony of Ludwig van Bee-
thoven begins with what are likely the four most recognizable notes in all of clas-sical music, “buh-buh-buh-buhm.” After these first notes, setting the theme for the first movement, the piece is often unrec-ognizable to the casual listener. This lis-tening overview will delve a bit deeper into this most famous of all symphonies. The purpose is to offer the reader a tease of information that will get them beyond the first few notes. Are those first notes fantastic? Always. How can you go wrong with a theme that implies fate knocking on the door? The true majesty and cele-bration of this symphony comes long after these first four notes have faded into the background of the orchestra. The ringing theme of these notes is re-peated as the First movement begins. Not only are they repeated as a principal theme but they also bounce around the orchestra in little balls of four-note state-ments. It is rare where a musical theme is so in your face from the beginning and repeated so consistently during the First movement of a symphony. Beethoven was not subtle or shy in the composition and presentation of his mu-sic. These rhythmic connections, bounc-ing from one part of the orchestra to an-other, tie the beginning of the symphony together very tightly and succinctly. The feel of this First movement brings to mind a sense of eternal struggle and strife. A longing for an emotional release that just as it approaches, is once again snatched away by the re-occurrence of our initial four note them. A sense of calm and tran-quility is quickly snatched away as the orchestra once again revs its own engines to a point of strife and conflict. We are mere minutes into this First movement and we are at once longing to be let go and to find out where the music will take us. Cognitive dissonance as arranged by a composer whose sense of beauty was
secondary to his own internal strife and angst. The Second movement begins with a simple theme introduced by the low strings. We are at a tempo marked andan-te con moto, which is defined as slow, but with emotion. The brass section enters with a theme that is 180 degrees opposite of what was introduced at the beginning of the First movement. A brief glimpse into triumph soon disappears into a mel-ancholy feel introduced by the winds and then again the low strings. That sense of triumph, now heard for the first time, has once again the feel of just being out of reach. It appears again, heard a bit louder and with a bit more meaning than its first appearance. Just as suddenly it disappears again and we are left wondering about its return. This theme of triumph presented by the brass is an opiate for the ears and the listener longs to get back to the aural high and release of the theme of triumph. The third and final time this theme is played, the tempo is slower and has a feel of impending defeat. This is short-lived as the theme dies out to almost nothing be-fore a new theme is presented by the high winds (flutes, clarinets) and we are left with a new feel and a new direction in the symphony. As the Second movement comes to a close, the listener is left with a sense of hope. The struggle continues but a resolution feels as if it is designed amongst the notes and that orchestra itself is keeping it at bay. As always, a symphony is a journey that cannot be stopped halfway through. It is the destination we seek and it is the musi-cal journey that will get us there and re-solve the tension and wonder of the piece. The Third movement is marked as scher-zo: allegro, which is defined as playful and fast. Immediately, the listener is intro-duced to music that has a lighter feel. The theme introduced by the horns and low brass is brighter and lighter than the simi-lar theme introduced in the first move-ment. A change from minor to major key may be all that it took to lighten things up a bit and move things forward and less
heavy legs. As the low strings move swiftly over a new theme that is repeated lightly by the violins, a dance back and forth be-tween woodwinds and strings gives a fes-tive and hopeful air to this third move-ment. The sound of the orchestra is dimin-ished to a slow quiet feel before erupting into the triumph of the Fourth and final movement. This final movement has sounds that are triumphal and majestic. The burden of struggle introduced in the first movement has clearly been overcome and the com-poser has found a sense of renewal and hope. The listener has an emotional re-lease and that final feel of resolution that has been building up during the entire symphony. The orchestra radiates with the sounds of national pride and glory that give a vague, militaristic feel to things. With the explosion of sound that starts the Fourth movement, the listener ex-pects a quick resolution. This is not the case as the musical celebration continues with the theme of triumph introduced and played with by the orchestra over and over. It is as if a dog or cat is playing with a new toy and simply cannot get enough of the fun. The job of providing information on clas-sical music, and on a particular piece spe-cifically, would not be complete with out a brief mention of the orchestra heard on this recording and the man leading things out front on the podium. The New York Philharmonic is currently, and has been for many decades, one of the finest and most polished orchestras in the entire word. In the world of classical music, the quality of orchestras is referred to in a tier based rating system. A first tier orchestra is one of the finest, with a second tier being still outstanding but not quite up to the standards of the greatest. The Conductor, Leonard Bern-stein, was a Renaissance man in the world of classical music and was as well known as a Composer, Accompanist, Soloist, Edu-cator, Writer, as he was a Conductor. A truly fascinating individual who will be the focus of a future article.
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Special to Art & Sol RIDGWAY- Weehawken Crea-tive Arts is hosting two incredible work-shops with ac-claimed instructor and artist, Alicia Bai-
ley in August. Stu-dents can pick one or
both workshops, but no matter what, they can expect to get a solid sampling of the magical world of artistic bookmaking dur-ing this weekend experience. Both workshops (intended for ages 16-Adult) offer something special and exciting for all-levels of artists, craftsmen, book lovers, scrap-bookers and journal writ-ers. In one workshop, students will learn how to make their very own folded book and create a collection of sample books to be used as reference and inspiration for future projects. In another, students will learn to create a tunnel or "peepshow" book. On Aug. 19th from 10 am- 4 pm, "Introduction to Tunnel Sculptural Books, or "Peepshow" Books" will be the class of the day. Dating back to the 18th century, these playful books were originally creat-ed to mimic theatrical stages. This sculp-tural book structure sets a stage by cre-ating expanding layers or scenes. The openings in each page allow the viewer to see through the entire book to the back and are a great introduction to 3-dimensional book structures. Basic materi-
als will be provided, but students are en-couraged to bring postcards, drawings, prints, photographs or other collage mate-rial that they would like to cut up and in-corporate in their books. The tunnel books produced in this workshop will be 4 inches tall and 6 inches wide with up to six pan-els. The price for this workshop is $105. The following day, on Aug. 20 from 10 am - 5 pm, "Introduction to Innovative Folded Books" workshop will be offered. In this workshop, students will be introduced to creative and innovative book structures using that most wondrous of humble materials, paper, and basic tools. Inspired by innovators in the book arts field such as Claire van Vliet and Hedi Kyle, the focus will be on form and struc-ture rather than content. Each student will produce a collection of sample books that can be used as reference and inspiration for further projects. Some of the struc-tures we will explore include the Flat Re-verse Hinge, Blizzard Book, Fish Fold, and Pleated Spine with slots with explorations on the Turkish Map Fold thrown in as time allows. The price for this workshop is $118. The instructor for both workshops is studio artist and galler-ist Alicia Bailey. Bailey, of Denver, Colora-do, has a particular passion for book works that include elements beyond sur-face printed images and text; that move beyond traditional book forms and em-brace presentation flexibility, innovative page folding tactics, rigid page construc-
tion and use of alternative materials. She is affiliated with several artists' book pro-fessional organizations. She is owner/director of Abecedarian Gallery in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2007 and focused on the exhibition, promotion and sale of con-temporary artists' book works. Alicia also acts as an independent curator/juror, in-structor/mentor and regional events coor-dinator in the book arts. In her studio work, she has focused on book arts since the mid-nineties, producing artists' books, sculptural books and limited edition books. Her work has been featured in doz-ens of solo and group exhibits throughout the world and is held in numerous public, private and special collections. An additional incentive to participate in the full weekend of fun workshops will be that during the same time, Weehawken Creative Arts is hosting the "Ouray County Fork Fest" event in Ouray and Ridgway. On the evenings of the workshops, stu-dents will be able to enjoy a Restaurant Crawl in Ouray, followed by outdoor Mountain Film showings in the park in Ridgway (Friday), and a Farm to Table In-spired Community Potluck Dinner, fol-lowed by more outdoor Mountain Film showings in the park in Ridgway (Saturday). Without a doubt, it's set to be a fun weekend in Ouray County. For more information on these classes and/or Weehawken special events, or to register visit Weehawken Creative Arts at ww.weehawkenarts.org or call Wee-hawken at 970-318-0150.
Alicia Bailey. Courtesy photo.
CREATE YOUR OWN ART BOOKS IN TWO BACK-TO-BACK
BOOKMAKING WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
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LADYBUG RELEASE PARTY AT WEEHAWKEN CHILDRENS’ GARDEN AUG. 6
Special to Art & Sol RIDGWAY-Join the Ladybug party on Aug. 6th from 1pm to 2pm and help celebrate the ladybug and raise awareness. Ladybug release party-goers will partake in a num-ber of fun and fascinating activities, in-cluding assisting in releasing ladybug lar-vae, nature crafts and searching for treas-ures. This event is free and we welcome every-one to join in the fun. Bring extra water to drink, sunscreen and a hat because this event is in the afternoon and it could be very warm. Nine-spotted ladybugs are critical to con-trolling pests that damage gardens and crops. Unfortunately, populations of these native ladybugs have steadily declined over the years while non-native species of ladybugs have flourished in their place. Scientists and experts hope to provide a major boost to these beneficial bugs through restorative measures, including releases of native larvae. Ladybugs eat a wide range of plant-damaging pests, in-cluding aphids, mealybugs, scale, and the eggs and young larvae of European corn
borers and eastern tent caterpillars. Children dressed in ladybug costumes will vie for prizes during a costume contest. Categories will be children two and under, three to six and seven and older. This ladybug release party is located at 1900 550 Uncompahgre National Forest in
Ouray, Colorado right next to the old Biota building right after the Rotary park and Ice Rink or right next to the Ouray Riverside Inn & Camping Cabins. For more infor-mation and to register visit Weehawken Creative Arts at ww.weehawkenarts.org or call Weehawken at 970-318-0150.
Join the Ladybug party on Aug. 6th from 1pm to 2pm and help celebrate the lady-bug and raise awareness. Courtesy photo.
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Special to Art & Sol GRAND JUNCTION-The KAFM RADIO ROOM proudly presents…Mara Levine and the group Gathering Time on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 7:30 PM. Called one of the best singers of her generation by Christine Lavin, folksinger and jewelry design-er Mara Levine has been creating beautiful interpretations of fine traditional and contemporary folk songs for many years and singing professionally as a member of various ensembles and as a hired harmony vocalist since 2002. "Mara, I think you are one of the best singers of your generation. Every song-writer worth their salt should be sending you their tunes. You have such a beau-tiful, timeless quality to your voice and you make beautiful recordings. I just LOVE what you do." - Christine Lavin, singer-songwriter Gathering Time ... has perfected two separate but related art forms: three-part harmony and having a ball on stage! When they harmonize, some sort of funda-mental, cosmic concordance occurs that makes you very happy that you have ears.” -Bob McKillop of MaineFolkMusic.com Check out Mara at her website www.maralevine.com and Get a peak of Gathering Time’s new album ‘Keepsake’ on their website www.gathering-time.com Tickets are $18 in ad-vance and $20 at the door and may be purchased by calling (970) 241-8801, Ext. 0 or online at www.kafmradio.org. The Radio Room is located at 1310 Ute Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Doors open at 7 p.m.
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Hold the Date! Upcoming Cultural Events
ONGOING- SUMMER STORY TIME AT BACKSTREET BAGEL-All story lovers are welcome to our summer story time (recommended for ages 3-8). Thursday Mornings from 10:30-11 a.m. on the Backstreet Patio (or by the fireplace on stormy days) 127 N. Townsend Ave. Expert storytellers and certified teachers entertain your kiddos with a story while you relax and have a little grown-up time. THIRD FRIDAYS--SILVERTON SUMMER CONCERT SERIES--3rd Fridays of June, July, August & September from 5-8 p.m. in Memori-al Park- 1600 Greene Street, Silverton, CO. Admission is Free. Featuring: Great Southwest Colorado bands: June 17: Six Dollar String Band; July 15 Dave Mensch; Aug. 19-The High Rollers; Sept. 16-Hello Dollface. Local vendors serving food & selling local goods. Beer Garden with Local Brews by Avalanche Brewing Company & Bottom Shelf Brewery*. MAGIC CIRCLE THEATRE FOR CHILDREN: JUNE-A musical version of "The Velveteen Rabbit", based on the 1922 classic tale by Margery Williams, will be presented by Magic Circle Players' Theatre for Children. Evening performances are scheduled for June 10, 17, 18, at 7 pm and matinees on June 11, 12, and 18, at 2 pm. For information visit the website at www.magiccircleplayers.com or contact Magic Circle Theatre at 970-249-7838. The theatre is located at 420 S. 12th St., Mont-rose. RIDGWAY CONCERT SERIES 2016-July 7, 14, 21, 28-9th Annual Free Summer Concert Series Hartwell Park, Ridgway, Thursdays in July, 6pm ‘til Dark, July 7, 14, 21, 28 Free Music featuring World-Class Bands! Family Friend-ly, Children’s Activities, Food Vendors, Local Beer, Margaritas & WineLate Night After-Show at the Sherbino Theater, Live Broad-cast on KVNF. PAONIA’S PICKIN’ IN THE PARK 2016-Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 Paonia’s 9th Annual Free Summer Concert Series, Paonia Town Park, Paonia,Thursday Evenings in August, 6pm ‘til Dark. Dates are August 4, 11, 18, 25 ~ 2016 Free Live Music, National Touring Acts, Family Friendly, Children’s ActivitiesLocal Food, Local Beer & Local Wine, Broadcast Live on KVNF!www.pickinproductions.com. FRIDAYS-TRUE GRIT WALKING TOURS-Arrive 10:45 a.m. at the Ridgway Visitors Center, 150 Racecourse Rd. Tour ends at noon. $10 (11 and under free). Reservations strongly recommended. Or schedule your own tour for 6 or more people. 970-626-5181. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE @ THE GALLERY • MUSIC BY YOUTH, Second Saturdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Healthy Rhythm Community Art Gallery in Sampler Square. THE ALPINE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB meets every second Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in the St Paul Room, 1855 St Mary’s Drive, Montrose. The Public is welcome to attend. For more information, email [email protected]. FREE JAM SESSION AND SING ALONG, Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion Senior Center. MONTROSE HISTORICAL MUSEUM-“Montrose County Historical Society Presents” is held at 7 pm on the first Wednesday of each month in the Pioneer Room of Friendship Hall, 1001 N. 2nd St. The public is invited to free programs based on topics of regional history. For more information please call 249-2085. SNOWSHADOW GYM-Zumba classes with Maria Gonzalez week nights 5:30 to 7:30; Swing dance with Kevin Mears Mondays 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 535 S. First St. [email protected]. MONTHLY- July 18-Montrose Regional Library presents Ann Lincoln with “How I Learned to Juggle at My Library Show,” 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages welcome. July 22-31-Montrose County Fair & Rodeo, Montrose County Fairgrounds. July 22-Are you interested in the unknown stories hidden behind the walls of the Historic Montrose Downtown? Please join us for the “Historic Legends and True Tales” walking tour on July 22. Starting at 7 pm at the Montrose County Historical Museum (21 N. Rio Grande). There is limited space so please RSVP, and it is a $5/person donation. For more information please call 249-2085. July 23-27th Annual Pioneer Town Ice Cream Social, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Stolte Shed at Pioneer Town in Cedaredge. July 24-Bow Wow Film Fest & Tour--Come to the Sheridan Opera house for a howlin' fun & family friendly evening July 24 begin-ning at 5:30 pm with a premier silent auction & light fare. Stay for our 7pm showing of the Bow Wow's featured short films - for the love of dog! Advance tickets are $12/Adults & $8/Kids, $15/$12 at door. On sale now at www.adoptmountainpets.org. ALL Proceeds benefit Second Chance Humane Society a 501(3)(c) Non-Profit. July 27-To provide hunters with information that can save their life, or the life of a hunting buddy, CPW is offering 'Outdoor First Aid 101,' Wednesday, July 27 at the CPW Hunter Education Building, 711 Independent Avenue in Grand Junction, beginning at 6 p.m. The one-evening free seminar is taught by expert Ron Bear, a 30-year veteran of the LA County paramedics and US Air Force paramedic rescue team. Register: www.register-ed.com/events/view/84889. July 29-30-2016 Old Spanish Trail Association conference - "Most Arduous...Least Respected" - in Grand Junction July 29-30. Cost is $65 of OSTA members; $85 for non-OSTA members for both days and includes a reception Friday evening; the Saturday ban-quet is only $27 per person. Deadline to register is July 18.Ute Indian Storyteller Larry Cesspooch-Whitebelly will be the guest speaker at the banquet Saturday evening, July 30. A Chuckwagon Dinner Thursday evening, July 28, at Fort Uncompahgre in Del-ta, is also available as a "pre-conference" bonus; the cost is $25 per person. The full schedule, as well as registration information, is at oldspanishtrail.org and comprehensive information about the Colorado trail is at ostcolorado.org. More information, call Vicki Felmlee, OSTA Colorado Director, 245-8585 or [email protected].
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