CALENDAR Montrose & Delta

June 3-4

Stomp out cancer at Storm King Mountain Ranch! Narrow Gauge, one of Denver’s top-rated live country and classic rock bands, performs. This event supports the San Juan Cancer Center, which allows many local patients to receive care close to home.

5:30-10:30 p.m. | 70777 Buckhorn

Road, Montrose | $75 | bootstomp montrose.com | 970-901-6761

June 2

Chancey Williams & Neon Sky Band

Williams comes from the Grand Ole Opry stage to the Montrose Rotary Amphitheater stage in Cerise Park! Don’t miss one of country music’s rising stars and Montrose’s own Neon Sky Band.

6 p.m. | Shanes Way, Motrose | Free | visitmontrose.com | 970-497-8558

June 2-4

Black Canyon Classics Car Show

Hit up this car, truck and rod show at Cerise Park. There’s a silent auction, food and drink vendors, hourly drawings and a drive-in movie night. The proceeds benefit Second Chance Humane Society.

4:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-late Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Sunday | Shanes Way, Montrose | black canyonclassics.org

June 3

Rock Wranglers’ Rock Show

Rock hounds, rejoice! This indoor rock and mineral show at Bill Heddles Recreation Center features 30 vendors, dealers, demonstrations, door prizes, a silent auction, rock bags for sale and activities for children.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. | 531 N. Palmer St., Delta | Free | 970-856-3861

Western Region Pickleball Tournament

Pair up, paddle up and play pickleball! Men’s and women’s doubles play on Saturday and mixed doubles play on Sunday. 3.0 and 3.5 divisions play at the MRD Field House at 25 Colorado Ave. 4.0 and 4.5 divisions play at the MRD Community Recreation Center at 16350 Woodgate Road (behind Walmart).

8:30 a.m. | multiple locations | Free | montroserec.com | 970-249-7705

June 3

Freedom Festival

Golf Tournament

Summon your patriotic pride and play golf for the troops at The Bridges Golf & Country Club! This is the ninth annual fundraising tournament for Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans. Check-in is at 7:30 a.m.

9 a.m. | 2500 Bridges Drive, Montrose | $100 | whafv.org | 970-765-2210

June 8

The Teller Institute lecture

Learn the eye-opening story of the Grand Junction Indian Boarding School that operated from 18861911. The U.S. government established hundreds of schools to strip Native children of their culture and language and isolate them from their tribes. It takes place at Pioneer Town.

6:30-7:30 p.m. | 388 S. Grand Mesa Drive, Cedaredge | $10 (free for members) | pioneertown.org | 970-856-7554

June 8-10

Crawford Pioneer Days

This year’s festival features a dessert melodrama, baking contest, spaghetti dinner, live auction, 5K run, pancake breakfast, vendors, parade, outhouse races, music, kids’ games, a watermelon-eating contest and fireworks.

6:30 p.m. Thursday, 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-dusk Saturday | Crawford | Free | crawfordpioneer days.com

June 10

Bosom Buddies Cornhole

Practice your aim and prepare for this FUN-raiser tournament at the Montrose Recreation Center. Bosom Buddies has helped thousands affected by breast cancer—and there’s more help needed. Food and beer are available for purchase. Check-in starts at 9:30.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 16350 Woodgate Road, Montrose | $35 | bosombudd iesswc.org | 970-252-2777

June 14

June 15

Live at the Candle Factory: Bill O’Brien

Known as the Singing UPS Man, selftaught O’Brien plays for locals and visitors alike at various pop-up lunch locations around Paonia. Come early and enjoy happy hour at 5 p.m. 7-10 p.m. | 1842 S. Townsend Ave., Montrose | Free | bluecorncafemont rose.com | 970-626-3501

June 16

Night Ranger in Concert

This heavy-hitting ’80s rock band, with hits like “Sister Christian,” is still together and rockin’! Bring your camping chair to On the Lawn at the Bridges and take in their powerful songs. Food, beverages and alcohol may be purchased.

5:30-9:30 p.m. | 2500 Bridges Drive, Montrose | $40+ | events.ourtown matters.net | 970-765-0913

June 16

Bob DeJulio Retrospective & Reception

Roses: The good, the bad and the bugly

Is it possible to grow roses in a semi-arid climate? Presenter Melissa Schreiner thinks so, with some caveats. Learn the pros and cons of tending these sweet-smelling showstoppers at the Montrose Pavilion.

6:30-7:30 p.m. | 1800 Pvilion Drive, Montrose | Donations welcome | montrosegardens.org

June 15

Taking Care of the Uncompahgre River Valley

Hear from leaders of three organizations working to preserve and improve water conditions in the Uncompahgre River Watershed when they convene at the Montrose Regional Library.

1-2:30 p.m. | 320 S. 2nd St., Montrose | Free | lwv-uv.org | 970-249-9656

Drop by this reception at Montrose Center for Arts honoring Bob DeJulio’s artwork. Family and friends of DeJulio will share stories about the Western Slope art that he created during his life. His art is on display throughout June.

4:30-7:30 p.m. | 11 S. Park Ave., Montrose | Free | montrosecenter forarts.com | 970-787-9428

June 17

Montrose Wine & Food Festival

Grab a friend, head to Cerise Park and support a local nonprofit while eating and drinking well, enjoying live music and bidding on silent auction items. All proceeds benefit the Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club.

1-5 p.m. | 410 Shanes Way, Montrose | $35+ | montrosewinefestival.com | 970-901-8688

June 17

The MAGIC of Live Theatre

Photographing Wildflowers

Capture the beauty of wildflowers through your camera lens with the help of Montrose photographer Jim Pisarowicz at Montrose Regional Library’s Community Meeting Room.

10:30-11:30 a.m. | 320 S. 2nd St., Montrose | montrosegardens.org | 970-249-9656

June 18

The MAGIC of Live Theatre

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Voices of the Western Slope: Desert Dwellers

Learn about human history in a harshly enchanting land with local author Craig Childs at the Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center. He will unpack the ancient Southwest’s ancestry with images of cliff dwellings, rock art and artifacts. A cash bar is available.

6-7 p.m. | 195 W. Main St., Cedaredge | $10 donation | gmaec.org | 970-856-9195

Rock the Block!

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Kick off summer at an old-fashioned block party at Main and Uncompahgre with food trucks, music, vendors, a nonprofit fair, kids zone and more! Disney’s “Moana’’ plays at sundown. It benefits Habitat for Humanity of the San Juans and the Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Main St. & Uncompahgre St., Montrose | Free | buildinglives.org | 970-252-9303

June 24

Freedom Sings Benefit Concert

Montrose’s Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans hosts the fourth annual music therapy retreat for veterans at the Montrose Rotary Amphitheater stage in Cerise Park, featuring “HunterGirl.”

June 24

Hazel Miller & The Collective

Hear Colorado-based music icon Miller at Azura Cellars and Gallery! She “brings it” no matter the setting. Her powerful voice stands out in jazz, blues, R&B, soul, funk, dreamy love songs and popular music backed by her band.

7 p.m. | 16764 Farmers Mine Road, Paonia | $28 | bluesage.org | 970-527-7243

5:30 p.m. | Shanes Way, Montrose | $20-$50 | whafv.org | 970-765-2210

June 25

Ridgway Fête de la Musique

Support local musicians! Listen to live music from many genres: mariachi, harpists, local bands, bluegrass, electro funk, a youth symphony, community chorales and more. Bring cash for the beverage stations and food trucks—and to tip the artists!

4-9 p.m. | Ridgway Town Park | Free | sherbino.org | 970-318-0892 ■

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