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By Caitlin Switzer MONTROSE-Listen closely to these young voices raised in song--because along with the musical notes, a careful ear can also detect the sounds of pride in school and in their community. Johnson Elementary School Music Educator Tracy Reinhard wrote the Johnson school song shortly after joining the school this year. “I had visited with the Principal (Cheryl Gomez) www.montrosecounty.net last spring,” said Reinhard, who also teaches at Cottonwood Elementary. “I asked her about the Johnson Elementary School students sing their new school mascot, the Thunderbird, and learned about school song with music teacher Tracy Reinhard. the PEAKS program.” Courtesy photo. PEAKS is an acronym that stands forContinued “Proud. onEffort. page 4

PARTNERING UP FOR A BRIGHTER TOMORROW! www.thelarkandsparrow.com

By Caitlin Switzer MONTROSE-For 30 years, Partners Mentoring has been providing a no-cost alternative for young people who seek the guidance of a caring adult. With a branch serving Grand Junction and another serving Delta, Montrose and Ouray counties, the non-profit www.montrosemirror.com helps to build leadership skills. And by pairing youth with mentors who share their interests and values, Partners gives volunteers and kids the opportunity to create supportive, lifelong friendships. “Partners benefits our mentors as much as the kids,” said Curtis Hearst, Executive Director of Part- ners Montrose-Delta branch. “It’s a great way to give back.” Mentoring benefits the community as a whole, Art Partners kids having fun at one of the many activities Partners Case Manager Lisette Riviere said. “It gives planned throughout the year, a model airplane and kite kids the tools to make responsible Continued on pg 5 day. Courtesy photo.

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KAFM RADIO ROOM PRESENTS MOORS & MCCUMBER JAN. 28

Special to Art & Sol se two keep GRAND JUNCTION-The KAFM RADIO their tunes ROOM Proudly Presents…Moors & exciting and McCumber on Thursday, Jan. 28th, 2016 their audience at 7:30 PM electrified. James Moors and Kurt McCumber are an Moors & acoustic duo specializing in Americana, McCumber folk, melody, and stories. While both men are on tour are successful solo songwriters, Moors now sup- being an official recipient of the McKnight porting their Foundation Emerging Artist Grant and new album, McCumber having won the Flat Rock Festi- Pandemoni- val Songwriting Competition, when they um. Having come together their sound becomes larg- collectively er than life. The two met at the Rocky sold 15,000 Mountain Folk Festival in 2005 and imme- albums inde- diately knew that together their music pendently The KAFM RADIO ROOM Proudly Presents…Moors & McCumber on Thurs- would be something beautiful, something from the day, Jan. 28th, 2016 at 7:30 PM. Courtesy photo. different. They started writing songs that stage, the duo straddled the line between folk and pop is now releasing their fourth full-length Topics have included: a young man who and never looked back. Switching up their studio album, showing that this America- spent a year in Antarctica, a Marine One instruments on more songs than not, the- na duo never stops creating. Check out helicopter pilot telling stories of his years Moors & McCumber at their website at the White House, a presentation on the http://www.moorsandmccumber.com/ Burning Man Festival along with a fire Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the dance exhibition in our parking lot, a pro- door and may be purchased by calling gram of a staged reading of a new play (970) 241-8801, Ext 202 or online at along with interactive feedback with the www.kafmradio.org. The Radio Room is playwright, a lecture and demonstration located at 1310 Ute Avenue, Grand Junc- on naturopathic medicine and a storytell- tion, CO 81501. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. ing/musical performance by John Winn, a Radio Room Concert Series musician who was part of the folk revolu- Radio Room concert series are held in the tion in New York City during the 1960s KAFM Radio Room, located at 1310 Ute with the likes of Bob Dylan and Judy Col- Avenue, Grand Junction, CO. The Radio lins. Room is a live music venue in an intimate The Gallery at the Radio Room environment, with only 75 seats and great Located in the Radio Room at KAFM, 1310 acoustics. KAFM Community Radio is a Ute Avenue, the Gallery at the Radio public access radio station serving Mesa Room features the work of some of the County in Western Colorado. KAFM has area's finest artists. Works in every medi- been on-air since 1999 and is pro- um are represented in ongoing exhibitions grammed by a passionate staff of over 150 throughout the year. The Gallery is open volunteers. Monday through Friday from 10 am to 1 Lifelong Learning Series pm and at all events at the Radio These are lectures and presentations that Room. The Gallery is also open by ap- we present in the Radio Room on a regu- pointment. Call 241-8801, ext. 223 to lar basis. They are part of a lifelong learn- arrange an appointment. A portion of all ing initiative involving storytelling, theatre gallery sales benefit KAFM Community and lectures. Radio.

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for “Proud. Effort. Aware. Kind. Safe,” and The melody is simple, so that it is easy for benefited from having a new anthem. exemplifies the school’s ongoing character young children to learn. And the use of “The kids are so excited,” Gomez said. education emphasis. “I started doing drums helps to create a sound reflective “And when the teachers get to watch some research on Thunderbirds,” said of Native American cultures. “We have a them sing the school song, everybody is Reinhard, who also penned a school song great, big gathering drum, and maracas happy. There are smiles all around!” for Cottonwood. “I knew the song should for a steady beat,” Reinhard said. “It Having a school song, “brings ownership sound Native American. So I thought sounds very authentic, and the kids really to the kids and makes them proud,” Rein- about melodies over the summer, and love it.” hard said. Students will perform the John- during the first week of school I wrote the Johnson Elementary Principal Cheryl son School song at the next Pow Wow song.” Gomez said that the whole school has Assembly in early March.

Weehawken Art Class: "The Secret Life Of Drawing - Artist's Sketchbooks" Jan. 26 & 27 from 10 am - 2 pm each day

Special to Art & Sol RIDGWAY-For an artist the sketchbook is a dialogue, a back and forth of conversation between the way we see form and the way we see the world. It brings art out of the studio and into our daily life. It allows for spontaneous immediate experience of art- making. this one day class is designed to get you started in your own sketchbook by sharing ideas for drawings, different subject matter, and learning about what different tools and media work best for what kind of book. This is a two day class with instructor Meredith Nemirov. Cost of the class is $85. Info: www.weehawkenarts.org or 970.318.0150. JAN. 28 SHERB TALK - "THE LONG RIDE NORTH!"

Special to Art & Sol RIDGWAY-In the summer of 2014 Mike Simpson, his wife and another couple rode their motorcycles to Alaska and back. Four people on three motorcycles. It was an adventure during which they got to know themselves well and experienced many once in a lifetime moments. Come join Mike and his wife Kathy, Kathy’s brother Tim and his wife Donna on their ride of a lifetime through an evening of pictures, tales and life’s lessons learned from the Long Ride North, Thursday evening July 28th, 2016 at the Sherbino Theater in Ridgway, Colorado. Doors open at 7 p.m.. The program begins at 7:30pm. Don’t be late or they'll leave without you.

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decisions,” Riviere said. “It helps them stay in school and reduces risky behaviors.” Senior partners are always needed. There are presently around 40 young people on a waiting list for partners in Mont- rose, Delta and Ouray counties, Hearst said. “We always need more, and there is a higher need for male partners. We tend to have more female volunteers, but a lot of boys can really benefit.” By spending time hanging out or doing activities with a partner, kids are exposed to experiences they might not otherwise have To become a mentor, call Partners the opportunity to enjoy, Riviere at 970-249-1116. said. Senior partners are not required to entertain their junior partners; they can spend time doing everyday tasks together and just talking. They can engage in one of the organized monthly activities through Partners, and try new activities together. “It’s really cool to be able to take a kid skiing for the first time,” Hearst said. Partners Mentoring is always in need of donations to continue providing services at no charge. The annual fundraising auction is approach- ing, and sponsors and items are welcomed. There will be an open house for Partners in Ridgway this month, on Jan. 27 at Cimarron Books and Coffee at 380 West Sherman from 5:30 to 7 p.m. “Anyone who wants to learn more can come and have coffee on us,”Riviere said. Partners offices are located at 315 South Seventh in Montrose and at 511 East 10th in Delta. Phone numbers are 970-874-4661 in Delta and 970-249-1116 in Montrose. For information on programs or on monthly activities visit the web site at http://www.partners-west.org/

Art & Sol | January 25, 2016 Page 6 MAGIC CIRCLE THEATRE KICKS OFF 56TH SEASON IN MONTROSE!

“The Board of Governors has been dis- cussing our inability to present such classic pieces as: To Kill a Mockingbird, West Side Story and The Teahouse of the August Moon,” Rediger explained. “To produce these plays with authenticity, we are in need of African American, Hispanic and Asian actors. We strive to be a COMMUNI- TY theatre that accurately reflects the growing and diverse society around us and celebrates the art and expression of other cultures.” As for the main goals of the theatre this year, increasing their pool of directors and producing plays with a broader range of actors are the two main things they are working towards. “It can be challenging to come up with five shows and five directors each season,” Rediger explained. “It is a huge commitment and all our directors are volunteers who have Children’s Theater at the Magic Circle Theatre. Courtesy photo. jobs and other commitments of their own. By Liesl Greathouse Pavilion. This third annual benefit con- That is why we are anticipating offering a MONTROSE-For locals who love live thea- cert's theme this year is “Fall In Love With director workshop this Spring. And of tre, the Magic Circle Players have been The Music And Magic Of Live Theatre.” course we want to produce plays like Driv- offering fantastic performances since Visit their website for more information. ing Miss Daisy and To Kill A Mockingbird, 1959. But we decided to see what's new While this current season's plays have so we are reaching out to the community with the theatre this year. already been cast, the Magic Circle Players at large to find new actors.” With every- The Magic Circle Players is a community Theatre for Children play, the Velveteen thing going on at the theatre, Rediger en- theatre in its 56th season, powered by vol- Rabbit, will have auditions on Feb. 20 and joys seeing all devotion behind the scenes unteer actors, directors, costume makers, 21. Audition packets will be available Feb. by the actors, as well as the love from the lighting and sound technicians, and more. 1 at the theatre or online. audience at the front. “I love my job,” “We are a group of people who love thea- The theatre is also a nonprofit organiza- Rediger said simply. “I love working here. tre,” said theatre manager Lisa Rediger. tion that manages its finances carefully, I enjoy the volunteers and they constantly “We offer five main stage productions and but there are always big projects that re- amaze me with their talents and the ener- activities for children including a Theatre quire additional financial assistance. gy they put in. I also really enjoy our pa- for Children program, drama camp and a ““There are always projects outside our trons and getting to know, serve and con- stage travel show. Some years we offer a budget,” Rediger said. “*For instance+ our nect with them on a personal level. I director training workshop in the Spring.” roof needs resealed which is a huge pro- would love for more people to actually Currently playing at the Theatre is the ject, and we need to remodel the wom- walk through our doors. It costs a little historical drama The Last Lifeboat. en’s and men's dressing rooms because more than a movie ticket, but there is Next will be the Pulitzer Prize winning they are not practically designed and need something that is magical *about live thea- drama Rabbit Hole in March. The season new carpets.” tre+ that transports you to a new experi- will close with the musical comedy The One thing Rediger is excited about is the ence.” 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee fact that they recently had three resume’d Of course, it's the people of our commu- in May. For anyone interested in volun- directors come wanting to volunteer nity that make the theatre happen in the teering, on Feb. 6 will be Volunteer Orien- there. “They moved here and want to be first place. “We would not exist without tation day, starting at 9 a.m. “Anyone involved, so I'm excited to see them be the incredible support of our volunteers who is interested in any way in being in- part of our community,” she said. “We and patrons,” Rediger added. volved with the theatre is welcome to are in great need of directors, as we have “They are what make us an excellent attend,” Rediger explained. “We have great directors now but not enough. I'm community theatre.” committees that run the props depart- excited for these new ones to bring their Magic Circle Players is located at 420 ment, wardrobe, set building, etc. We fit ideas and experience from outside of our South 12th Street in Montrose. people in with their natural giftings, tal- community to help broaden our horizons.” For more information on anything men- ents and interests.” While there are some fantastic plays in tioned above, including sponsorships, vol- Another fun event will be on Feb. 13 with the works, there is one difficulty that the unteering and to purchase tickets, call 249 their My Funny Valentine concert at the theatre is trying to overcome. -7838 or visit magiccircleplayers.com Art & Sol | January 25, 2016 Page 7

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HONEYHONEY COMES TO THE SHERBINO IN RIDGWAY FEB. 5

Special to the Mirror RIDGWAY-HONEYHONEY, an American alternative folk group based in Los Angeles, California, is coming to play the Sherbino Stage on Friday, Feb. 5th with opener, Woodshed Red. Doors and cash bar for this event are at 7 pm with a $15 ticket charge at the door. About HONEYHONEY: The third full-length effort from L.A.-based duo HONEYHONEY, 3 is an album born from fascination with the sweet and the sleazy, light and dark, danger and magic. Working with Dave Cobb (the producer behind Jason Isbell’s Southeastern and Sturgill Simpson’s Metamodern Sounds in Country Music), lead singer/banjo player/violinist Suzanne Santo and vocalist/guitarist Ben Jaffe twist their gritty, harmony-driven brand of Southern-flavored rock & roll through tales of lost souls, broken boys, girls with gold in their spit. Equal parts inward-looking and endlessly curious, the two songwriters also take a mirror to their own experience in lust and heartache and never shy away from revealing the messy truth. And whether they rattle or soothe or joyfully inspire, HON- EYHONEY instill each song with a straight-from-the-gut honesty and elegance of storytelling that make 3 both cathartic and electrifying. Info: www.sherbinotheater.com or 970.318-0892.

Weehawken Presents: Art Bar Night Out: Painting Duos!

Special to the Mirror RIDGWAY-Enjoy a night out...at the Art Bar! Feb. 10 rom 6 until 7:30 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater in Ridgway. $20 dollars (per person) for this Art Bar includes all supplies, a beer, glass of wine, or a soda pop-- and most im- portantly--an original acrylic painting to take home, created by the two of you. During the 90 min session, Allison will provide helpful tips and instructions on how to create a painting of your very own based on a provided image for the evening. Vis- itwww.weehawkenarts.org or at www.facebook.com/ weehawkenarts or by calling 970.318.0150.

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LEARN TO ACCESS INFORMATION FOR HISTORICAL RESEARCH

Special to Art & Sol MONTROSE-Montrose County Historical Society Presents is hosting the program “Using the Montrose Library Resources to Con- duct Historical Research,” on Feb. 3rd in the Pioneer Room of Friendship Hall, 1001 N. 2nd Street, at 7 pm. Montrose Library District Head Reference Librarian, Tania Hajjar, and Assistant Reference Librarian, Sara Rinne will demonstrate techniques and share resources available locally to find and access diverse information. Free admission and public welcome. For more information call 323- 6466.

KAFM RADIO ANNOUNCES GALLERY 88.1 – ART INTERPLAY EXHIBITION A WEEK-LONG CELEBRATION OF GRAND VALLEY ART, MUSIC AND CULTURE

Special to Art & Sol Radio website at www.kafmradio.org. The exhibition. GRAND JUNCTION-Regional artists, arti- event will be held on the lower floor of A minimum of 40 percent of auction pro- sans and musicians are taking over the the KAFM Community Radio building at ceeds from the art work will go to support KAFM Community Radio building in Grand 1310 Ute Avenue in Grand Junction. KAFM KAFM Radio. Pre-bids can also be made Junction for a week, from Feb. 27th to is using every channel available to high- during the week of exhibition. March 5th. In a unique exhibition event light the art, music and flavors of the "We’re so thankful for the support of our entitled Gallery 88.1 – Art Interplay. Gal- Grand Valley through Gallery 88.1 – Art regional art community,” noted Ramona lery 88.1 – Art Interplay exhibition will Interplay, including live radio interviews, Winkeller, the Executive Director of KAFM involve more than 70 regional artists, arti- pages on their high traffic web site and Community Radio. sans and musicians representing the best the week-long public art exhibition. The “The Gallery 88.1 – Art Interplay exhibi- of Grand Valley with art, music, food, wine public is invited to attend throughout the tion will be an amazing event that allows and spirits. Each day of the exhibition will week to meet and interact with the artists, us to provide 365 days of coverage for our be a unique experience and interplay. musicians and exhibitors. regional art community. Contact Brian For a complete schedule of artists, musi- An art auction of exhibited works will Gregor at (970)241-8801, extension 0 for cians and artisans appearing each day visit take place on Saturday, March 5th , begin- more information about the Gallery 88.1 – the event pages at the KAFM Community ning at 7 p.m. on the closing night of the Art Interplay event.

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FROM A PARISIAN CAFÉ TO AN UNKNOWN CITY AT SUNRISE...

Recording: Paul Schoenfield’s Café Music. us into a cascade of melody. Near the end Innova (American Composers Forum) la- of the piece it feels as if the music will bel. 2001. Lev Polyakin/Charles Bernard/ once again suddenly come to an end but it Frances Renzi. keeps going until a very distinct three Composed for piano, violin, and cello. chord sequence brings us to a conclusion As a listener, you will be and out of this in the first movement. Rapid and bouncy piece in less than 17 minutes. However, is a good description of this music. this short period of time will take you II. Café Music: Rubato, andante Modera- from a jazz club to a Parisian café to a to street in an unknown city as the sun be- As in most second movements, the style gins to rise. This music is scored for the and feel of the music has changed drasti- instruments of a traditional piano trio in cally. In this case, our trio is now laid back chamber music. The sound is quite differ- and serene. Easy notes from the piano ent with touches of ragtime and gypsy bring the sounds of melancholy and jazz. memory. Enter the cello and violin to gen- I. Café Music: Allegro con fuoco tly push the music forward. The melan- -with rapid-fire virtuosic playing coming Here we go. This piece takes off like a choly has now become something hope- from all three instruments. The sound is rocket sled on rails. Quick and easy going, ful. At 1:49 the high melodic tones of the just a bit atonal at times, but rapidly the tune has a gypsy feel about it that violin have a distinctly jazz sound as the comes back to a solid tonal sound. The brings to mind a party in the forests of cello briefly overtakes the melody. During players are in a way throwing a musical Romania while at the same time gives the this section there is the constant thump ball back and forth, each taking turn de- impression of a small café on the streets and push of the easy going piano. When ciding where the music will go next. Again of Paris. Our instrumental soloists are dis- listening to music different visions come we here the thump, thump, crash that is a tinct in their own sound and style while at into our heads. This slow and easy andan- trademark of this piece. These thumps the same time blending perfectly into a te movement invokes visuals of an early have a way of separating the sounds of musical combo that sounds bigger than it morning street scene with the sun just the three instruments while consistently truly is, only three instruments. This first making its way above the horizon. A city pushing the music forward. At approxi- movement offers an ebb and flow of still asleep but on the verge of gaining mately 2:15 the music sounds like a runa- sounds that carries us on a wave of simple momentum and coming fully awake. The way train about to veer suddenly off the musical joy. It would seem that if one three instruments weave a slow musical tracks. This is music that is true to its title were to be playing this music as a per- tapestry that maintains the tonal and me- and has a jazz club feel that would be a former, a smile would be on your face that lodic elements of the rapid and bouncy welcome background at a café or other would be difficult to remove. The soloists first movement. The pace of the music has venue where people gather to mingle, speak directly to the listener with short changed for sure, but not so the style and talk, and listen to great music. At 3:58 the musical statements. At approximately general feel of what we hear. Our second piano comes in with a ragtime feel that 3:40 in the first movement we hear these movement ends gradually and without quickly and briefly takes us back to a statements from all three instruments in fanfare. different time in American music. Just as the trio. The musical statement made at III. Café Music: Presto the groove of this third movement gets 4:18 can best be described as a subtle The beginning of the third movement into our ears the piece ends and leaves us tickle from the violin that once again leads starts with the feel of the first movement- wanting more.

Art & Sol | January 25, 2016 Page 14 Hold the Date! Upcoming Cultural Events

ONGOING- LARK AND SPARROW VENUE-Fridays beginning in February-Every Friday from 4:30 to 7 pm : Sparrow’s Social Hour, Live @ 5 … Mu- sic by Local Artists in Sparrow’s Library. 7:30 pm : Lark’s Skylight Jazz Club. Live Jazz Weekly : The House Blend Combo & Guest Artists. Every Third Friday : Cabaret “Open” Stage. MONTROSE WINTER FARMERS MARKET 10 am - 1pm Beginning Saturday Jan. 2, 2015 Location: Behind Straw Hat Farm Kitchen Store 514 S. 1st Street (Every other week through April 23) January 2, 16, 31; February 13, 27; March 12, 26; April 9 ,23. THE ALPINE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB meets every second Tuesday at St Mary's 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. MONTROSE STAMP (PHILATELIC) CLUB meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 420 Alta Lakes Dr. from 7-8pm. For Be- ginners to Pros! Please contact Brenda Moureaux at 970-765-6948 for more information. MONTHLY- Jan. 26-27-The Secret Life of Drawing, workshop with Artist Meredith Nemirov. 10 to 2p.m. in Ridgway. Www.weehawkenarts.org. Jan. 28 - 30 Friends of the Library Book Sale Thursday (Jan. 28) 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. FOL members only 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. (you may join at the sale); open to the public at 11 a.m. Friday (Jan. 29) 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 30) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bag sale 2 - 4 p.m.--fill a reusable bag with books for $4. Information, 596-3909. Jan. 28 -Alcohol Inks Class. Vibrant colors, for people of all skill levels. Taught by Sandy Anderson, winner of Ridgway Paint-In-The- Park competition. A two session class, also on Feb. 4. 1-4:45 pm; $75. Call 249-4969. Jan. 28-Moors & McCumber perform at the KAFM Radio Room in Grand Junction. 7:30 p.m.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. Jan. 29-7:30 p.m. - "The Last Lifeboat", a drama of the untold tale of the man who built the Titanic, J. Bruce Ismay, at Magic Circle Theatre. Ticket information: 970-249-7838 or visit the Magic Circle Theatre box office at 420 S. 12th St., Montrose, Tuesday through Thursday, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Visit the website at www.magiccircleplayers.com for information or online tickets. Jan. 30--9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Winter Mining District Tour hosted by Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership & Ouray County Histor- ical Society. Snowshoe or cross country ski at Red Mountain Pass with historian guide. Infor- mation: www.uncompahgrewatershed.org/event/2016wintertour/ Contact: Judi at [email protected] or 970-325-3010. Jan. 30-7:30 p.m. - "The Last Lifeboat", a drama of the untold tale of the man who built the Titanic, J. Bruce Ismay, at Magic Circle Theatre. Ticket information: 970-249-7838 or visit the Magic Circle Theatre box office at 420 S. 12th St., Montrose, Tuesday through Thursday, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Visit the website at www.magiccircleplayers.com for information or online tickets. Feb. 3-Montrose County Historical Society Presents is hosting the program “Using the Montrose Library Resources to Conduct His- torical Research,” on Feb. 3rd in the Pioneer Room of Friendship Hall, 1001 N. 2nd Street, at 7 pm. Montrose Library District Head Reference Librarian, Tania Hajjar, and Assistant Reference Librarian, Sara Rinne will demonstrate techniques and share resources available locally to find and access diverse information. Free admission and public welcome. For more information call 323-6466. Feb. 6-The public is invited to the First Annual Variety Extravaganza at the Montrose Pavilion on Saturday, Feb. 6th from 3-5 pm. This family-friendly event features magician Ty Gallenbeck, and fire dancing, aerial acrobatics, and an LED light show by Lumi- na Entertainment of Denver. Free tickets are available at Alpine Bank. Though the event is free, tickets are required, and are available at both Alpine Bank locations (2770 Alpine Drive and 1400 E Main Street). Feb. 13-Art Show at the Lark & Sparrow venue (511 East Main St.) , to feature artist Linda Nadel. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet the Artist reception 2 to 4 p.m. For info call 970-615-7277. Feb. 13-Valentine’s Concert at the Lark and Sparrow Venue (511 East Main St.) with Josefina Mendez. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For more information visit https://thelarknsparrow.com/events. Feb. 20-Montrose County Historical Society and Museum Fifth Annual Pioneer Social. Featuring the Flowers family. For info call 970 -249-2085. Feb. 27-March 5-Gallery 88.1 – Art Interplay. Gallery 88.1 – Art Interplay exhibition will involve more than 70 regional artists, artisans and musicians representing the best of Grand Valley with art, music, food, wine and spirits. Each day of the exhibition will be a unique experience and interplay. For a complete schedule visit the event pages at the KAFM Community Radio website at www.kafmradio.org. The event will be held on the lower floor of the KAFM Community Radio building at 1310 Ute Avenue in Grand Junction. Contact Brian Gregor at (970)241-8801, extension 0 for more information about the Gallery 88.1 – ArtInterplay event.

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