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WesternColorado.com Event Connection is a magazine about what to do and where to go in Western Colorado. Inside this issue you will find a calendar of events with over 400 things to do in September as well as local spotlights, a dining guide, happy hour directory, and local business and recreation listings. New for September we have also added events for Grand Junction Central High School, Grand Junction High School, Fruita Monument High School, Palisade High School, and Colorado Mesa University.

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3RD ANNUAL | GATEWAY CANYONS

Saturday, September 3rd

Featuring

Little Joe McLerran and Robbie MackTeresa Lynne and The DreamboatsThe Brian Hornbuckle BandSteve CrenshawHazel Miller Band

43200 Hwy 141, Gateway, CO 81522gatewaycanyons.com

Tickets

$20 in advance | $25 at gateTickets on sale August 1, 2011 at City Market Stores, Cumulus Broadcasting or at 970.931.2458

[Gates open at 12:00pm | Music from 2:00pm-10:15pm]

GATEWAY

GRAND JUNCTION

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Pizza dough from scratch everyday and top it with only

the freshest of ingredients!

dining roomsports bar and patio

(970) 256-76542404 F Road Grand Junction, CO

www.bostons.com

Daily Happy Hour

Benefit for the National Wounded Warrior Project

Tickets Available Online at

Saturday September 17th, 20117:00pm at the Historic Avalon Theater

Featuring international recording artist Tony Melendez, along with Clay Self with Aces N Eights, and local rising talent Morgan Crouse and Derek DeRush!

WhistlerEntertainmentInc.

www.WesternColorado.com or charge by phone at 877-434-8497

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TANDEMRALLY!

KIDZ

3rd AnnualBROWN CYCLES

SEPT 25thDowntown

Grand Junction

Kidz Tandem RentalsAnytime:

$15/hour, $45/day

Brown Cycles Bike ShopGrand Junction, CO

970-245-7939www.kidztandem.com

30th Annual

September16-18 & 24-25

10 am - 7 pmwww.hbaevents.com • 245-0253

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WHERE THE NEWS COMES FIRST

Weekdays5:00pm . 6:00pm . 10:00pm

FRUITA

PALISADE

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LOMA

ASPEN

AVON

BEAVER CREEK

BRECKENRIDGE

CEDAREDGE

CRAIG

CORTEZ

CREEDE

CRESTED BUTE

DELTA

DILLON

DURANGO

ESTES PARK

FRISCO

GLENWOOD SPRINGS

KEYSTONE

LAKE CITY

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MANCOS VALLEY

MEEKER

MOAB, UT

MONTROSE

OURAY

PAGOSA SPRINGS

PAONIA

RIDGWAY

SALIDA

SNOWMASS

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

TELLURIDE

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Vail

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TANDEMRALLY!

KIDZ

3rd AnnualBROWN CYCLES

SEPT 25thDowntown

Grand Junction

Kidz Tandem RentalsAnytime:

$15/hour, $45/day

Brown Cycles Bike ShopGrand Junction, CO

970-245-7939www.kidztandem.com

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SUNNY AND DRY IN GRAND JUNCTION,POURING RAIN IN PALISADE.

WE UNDERSTANDWESTERN COLORADO WEATHER.

Our First Warn 8 Meteorologists are constantlytracking the weather with our exclusiveHD Doppler so you know what to expect. ACCURATE AND RELIABLE FORECASTS

FIRST WARN WEATHER

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500 Main St. • Grand Junction3402 C1/2 Rd. • East Orchard Mesa

(970) 434-8769 • www.alidasfruits.com

Two Stores to Serve You:419 Main St , Grand Junction

3402 C1/2 Rd, Pal isade • Internet Store

• Corporate Giftswww.al idasfruits .com

(877) 434-8769

Your Western Colorado Gift Headquarters

• Locally-Made Fruit Jams, Peach & Strawberry Salsas,

Syrups, Dried Fruit Dipped in Chocolate, Fresh Fudge

• Great Gift Ideas & Souvenirs

• Visitor Information

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Benefit for the National Wounded Warrior Project

Tickets Available Online at

Saturday September 17th, 20117:00pm at the Historic Avalon Theater

Featuring international recording artist Tony Melendez, along with Clay Self with Aces N Eights, and local rising talent Morgan Crouse and Derek DeRush!

WhistlerEntertainmentInc.

www.WesternColorado.com or charge by phone at 877-434-8497

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626 On Rood626 Rood Ave, Grand JunctionOpen Mon-Sat 11a-11p, Sun 4-10pm626onrood.com

American: This is an amazing modern American restaurant and wine bar. Dishes include roast beef salad, Hawaiian nairagi, lobster tail, and that’s just for starters!

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Ale House • 970.242.72532531 North 12th Street, Grand JunctionOpen daily 11a - 2pbreckbrew/food/alehouse.com

American: Calamari strips and potato skins to signature sandwiches, salads, and steaks. Also know for their famous handcrafted pizzas.

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Bin 707 Foodbar • 970.243.45432225 N 5th St #105, Grand JunctionOpen everyday 10a-10pbin707.com

American: Specializing in seasonal American cuisine, featuring domestically and locally sourced ingredients. They have both great food and amazing drinks!

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Boston’s Gourmet Pizza• 970.248.76542404 F Rd, Grand JunctionOpen Daily 11a-2a

American: No matter if your in the mood to chill with friends in the bar or enjoy a nice delicious meal with family, this is a restaurant that has it all.

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Carino’s Italian • 970.241.7444248- Hwy 6 & 50, Grand JunctionOpen Sun-Th 11a-10p, F-Sat 11a-11pcarinos.com

Italian: Start off an amazing meal with some Italian nachos or calamari, then enjoy entrees like spicy romano chicken, spicy shrimp, or the skilletinies!

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Einstein Bros Bagels • 970.245.0266 2546 Rimrock Ave, Grand Junction. M-F 5:30a to 4p, Sat-Sun 6:30a to 4peinsteinbros.com

American: One of the finest bagel shops in town! Has not only a huge range of bagels such as cinnamon and onion but also a great lunch menu and fantastic coffee!

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Enzo’s Pizzeria & Italian Cafe • 970.255.8500759 Horizon Dr, Grand JunctionOpen Mon-Sat 11am-9pmenzospizzeriaandcafe.com

Italian: This is a local gem that offers a friendly environment and a great selection of Italian Favorites. 4 • • • • • •

Main Street Bagels / Artisan Bakery Cafe6th & Main and 10th & North Ave in GJOpen M-Sat 6:30a-6:30p, Sun 7a-3:30pgjmainstreetbagels.com • 970.241.2740

GJ’s favorite for 16 years! The highest quality bakery, espresso, sandwiches, soups, salads, and fresh juices. “Where truly great food, coffee, & people meet.”

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Naggy McGee’s • 970.424.5840359 Colorado Ave, Grand Junction Open Sun-Thu 11a-11p, Fri-Sat 11a-2afacebook.com/naggymcgees

Irish: Great authentic Irish grub! Enjoy the friendly atmosphere while indulging in the brats and burgers, and sipping the Irish Ale.

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Old Chicago • 970.244.8383120 North Ave, Grand JunctionOpen Daily 11a-2a

American/Italian: With two happy hours comes two opportunities to enjoy inexpensive delicious drinks and amazing food like, pizza, nachos, and pasta!

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Randy’s Southside Diner • 970.523.03373210 I-70 B and 2704 S Hwy 50, GJOpen Daily 6am-3pmrandyssouthsidediner.com

American: breakfast & lunch from pancakes to cheeseburgers we have all your favorites. We have so many choices you might find a new favorite!

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Texas Roadhouse • 970.243.57002870 North Avenue, Grand JunctionM-Th 4-10pm, F 4-11p, S-S 11a-closetexasroadhouse.com

American: Hand-Cut Steaks, Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs, Made-From-Scratch sides, and Fresh-Baked bread. We handcraft almost everything we serve!

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The End Zone • 970.858.0701152 S. Mesa St., FruitaOpen Daily. theendzone.biz

American: Amazing pub fair and drinks galore. Happy hour from 3-6p daily. Pool tables, darts, video games and Buzztime. Large Tv’s for sports games and events.

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For smartphones with a QR reader app

www.gjmainstreetbagels.com

“Grand Junction’sfavorite for 16 years!”

Where great food, great coffee,and great people meet!

2 LOCATIONSIN GRAND JUNCTION:

DOWNTOWN:

CMU LOCATION:6th and Main

corner of 10th & North Ave