Grand Junction Events For Weekend of November 22-24

The play is based on the Hans Christian Anderson story and the Disney film “The Little Mermaid.” Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, and $35 for a family pack (5 people).

The event is expected to feature a variety of dance styles from Modern and Aerial Dance to Hip Hop and Contemporary. “Fall for Dance” will feature CMU faculty and nationally-renowned guest choreographers along with selected student choreographers. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $6 for students.

Proceeds from this event will benefit The Art Guild, which in turn supports The Art Center.

The Schumann Singers will perform their fall concert “Like A Great River, Our Song Flows On and On.” Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, and $6 for students with ID. Advance tickets are available at Roper Music (136 North 5th Street in Grand Junction) or the Grand Junction Symphony office (414 Main Street in Grand Junction).

Various roles need to be filled for the production, and everyone ages 13 and over is encouraged to audition. Those who plan to audition will need to fill out an audition packet, which is available for download at www.TheatreProjectGJ.com. “A Father’s Christmas Carol” is a one-act version of the classic Charles Dickens tale and is an adaptation by Lyzz Willms. Performance dates for “A Father’s Christmas Carol” are scheduled for Friday, December 20 and Saturday, December 21.

The craft fair is expected to feature the best arts & crafts the Grand Valley has to offer. All of the proceeds will go to Redlands Middle School to support their anti-drug campaign.

Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for students ages 10 to 17.

Admission is free, but donations will be accepted.

The Grand Valley Audubon Society will host the Waterfowl Field Trip. This annual field trip will check most Grand Valley waterways for ducks, geese and other nearby birds. Expect to see eagles and hawks as well. This event is expected to be an excellent field trip for beginners. Anyone wishing to participate is expected to bring lunch and snacks. Admission is $5 per person and youth are free.

The Colorado National Monument Association will have an open house from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Visitor Center.

Grand Valley Peace & Justice is hosting the annual Alternative Christmas Fair. Fifty local, national and international non-profits are expected to have displays.

Colorado Mesa University’s Music Department will present guest artist Opera Extravaganza in concert. This event is the second in CMU’s Guest Art Series. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students.