Alyssa Roberts

Alyssa Roberts
Grand Junction, CO

Monday, December 5, 2016

Moscow Ballet

Moscow Ballet performs the Great Russian Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake and more classic Russian ballets in over 80 cities annually across North America. The Moscow Ballet presents The Nutcracker on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 7PM. Tickets are $30 and up. See website for details.
http://www.nutcracker.com/buy-tickets

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Thanksgiving

Best Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is here, so our minds have turned
To what time has taught us, to what we've learned:
We often focus all our thought
On shiny things we've shopped and bought.
We take our pleasure in material things,
Forgetting the pleasure that friendship brings.
If a lot of our stuff just vanished today,
We'd see the foundation of each happy day
Is special relationships, constant and true,
And that's when our thoughts go directly to you.
We wish you a Thanksgiving you'll never forget,
Full of love and joy—your best one yet!

By Joanna Fuchs

http://www.poemsource.com/thanksgiving-poems.html

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Nepal Restaurant

If you are looking for a unique dining experience, check out Namaste Nepal Restaurant. Their food reflects the unending passion for the taste of our country's rich culinary heritage. They prepare their food with lots of love and care. They believe your experience at Namaste Nepal Restaurant will have you visiting time and time again. 
http://anju15ram.wixsite.com/namaste-nepal/about

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Pumpkin Fest

Studt Farms is owned and operated by Ward and Jennifer Studt. Studt’s Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze is one of the most fun and exciting parts of the farm! Most of the year, Ward and Jennifer grow grain crops and raise livestock. They farm corn, wheat, hay, and pinto beans in addition to pumpkins. They also run a large sheep operation known as Chacon Sheep Company. The crops along with the corn maze and pumpkins are planted in the spring and early summer. Pumpkins are one of the first fall crops to be harvested! They are also one of the most beautiful. Visiting the pumpkin patch give a tiny glimpse into the beauty of farm life. As any farmer knows, farming isn’t a job, it is a life. It is one of the most consuming ways to make a living yet one of the most rewarding. Ward and Jennifer enjoy getting to change their pace and focus from farming to others for one month each year. They enjoy watching the visitors bond with their family, enjoy the outdoors, and participate in quality, clean, and meaningful fun.
http://studtspumpkinpatchandcornmaze.com/about/

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Dueling Pianos

Killer Keyz by Dueling Pianos Anywhere is the top-rated dueling pianos show in the country, awarded and maintaining the coveted 5 Star rating over ten straight years! Our exuberant performances thrill clients and fill venues across the nation with all request high-energy audience interactive performances. Each entertainer performs songs directly from the audience’s requests, creating their own special blend of hilarity, excitement and musical favorites delighting guests of all ages. 
http://mesatheater.com/event/1202879-killer-keyz-by-dueling-pianos-grand-junction/

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Winery Restaurant

Awarded one of Grand Junction’s “Best of the West,” The Winery Restaurant is a destination in and of itself—located downtown on historic Main Street, in the heart of Grand Junction’s cultural district.
The Winery Restaurant has been an icon among Western Slope restaurants for over thirty years. The restaurant makes its home in a 90 year old building that used to house a horse drawn carriage fire station. A gas lamp lit, vine canopied alley frames this romantic location perfectly. The beautifully remodeled building contains flowered stained glass windows, barn wood and bricks.
Steve Thoms acquired the restaurant in June of 2004 after taking a couple of years off from his previous restaurant. His mission at The Winery is simple: show the restaurant and its patrons the attention that they deserve. Use only top quality products and ingredients, and reestablish The Winery as the premiere restaurant in the Grand Junction area. The Winery provides a variety of steaks, chicken, pork and fresh seafood specials nightly in an atmosphere that cannot be rivaled anywhere.

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

GRAND JUNCTION RAFTING ADVENTURES


From whitewater adventures to relaxing float trips, the Grand Junction area is a paradise for water lovers.
Maybe you've come to Grand Junction for a first-hand look at the Colorado's city's bounty of art galleries and distinctive boutiques, or perhaps you're here to sample a Riesling or Merlot from one of the region's esteemed wineries. There's plenty to see and do in this mountain-studded community on Colorado's Western Slope. But one of the most memorable ways to soak up the region's unparalleled beauty is by paddling through it. This is one of the West's premier whitewater rafting destinations and the roiling rapids of the Colorado River, as they course through Westwater Canyon into Utah, offer some of the area's most thrilling adventures.
http://www.visitgrandjunction.com/grand-junction-rafting-adventures

Sunday, July 31, 2016

Chin Chin Oriental Restaurant

Located in Clifton, Colorado, Chin Chin offers exceptional oriental cuisine at a very affordable price. They have a large menu with tons of food options to choose from. The staff is very friendly and efficient which adds to the overall feel of the place. If you are looking for a new place to eat, Chin Chin is a great option.
http://www.chinchinclifton.com/

Monday, July 25, 2016

River City Real Estate Downtown Farmers’ Market

The River City Real Estate Downtown Farmers’ Market is summertime’s signature event in Grand Junction, and is a showcase of farm products from the Western Slope and around Colorado. Sponsored by River City Real Estate and the Downtown Grand Junction Business Improvement District, the Downtown Farmers’ Market is a summer-long community event series drawing an estimated 5,000 visitors per week. 
THEY HAVE OLATHE SWEET CORN AND LOTS AND LOTS OF PEACHES! Snow peas, sugar peas, beets, summer squash, arugula, rhubarb, carrots, basil, kale, lettuce mix, asparagus, turnips, microgreens, green beans, spinach, garlic, cauliflower, tomatoes, peaches, apricots, cucumbers, summer squash, locally raised goat and quail meat, and chicken and quail eggs.
https://downtowngj.org/signature-events/downtown-farmers-market/

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Gelu Italian Ice

Gelu Italian Ice is Grand Junction, Colorado’s premium Italian ice vendor. At Gelu we are dedicated to happy taste buds, healthy living and having fun! Our Italian ice, also known as water ice, is a perfect mixture of fruit, water, sugar and other flavorings blended into a smooth, creamy refreshing dessert. Gelu Italian Ice was founded in Grand Junction, the “banana belt” of Colorado and home to flourishing vineyards and fruit orchards. We take pride in where we live and how we live so we try to source locally-grown fruit whenever possible. However, other fresh and frozen fruits, concentrates, juices and purees are also used to provide the very highest quality and best-tasting products for our customers.
http://www.geluice.com/about-gelu/

Friday, June 17, 2016

City of Grand Junction

The city of Grand Junction has so much to offer! Through http://www.gjcity.org/ you can get up to date on all the activities and events that are happening.
http://www.gjcity.org/

Sunday, May 1, 2016

DINOSAUR JOURNEY MUSEUM

Welcome to the Museum of Western Colorado’s Dinosaur Journey Museum in Fruita, Colorado, right in the heart of dinosaur country.

Dinosaur Journey Museum tells the story of the history of life in western Colorado and surrounding areas with real fossils, cast skeletons and robotic reconstructions of dinosaurs. The hands-on, interactive museum includes paleontology displays, a working laboratory where dinosaur bones are prepared for display, a collections room where scientists study dinosaurs and other animals, a simulated earthquake ride, a dinosaur library reading area, a sandbox for making your own dinosaur tracks and a “quarry site” where kids can uncover actual Jurassic dinosaur bones

Saturday, April 16, 2016

Juco

Grand Junction is proud to have been the host of the Junior College Baseball World Series for over 50 years. JUCO draws amazing young baseball players full of talent, commitment and enthusiasm. Players, coaches and fans are all swept up in the thrilling moments of America's pastime. Dates: May 28, 2016 - June 4, 2016
http://www.colorado.com/events/junior-college-baseball-world-series-juco

Monday, April 4, 2016

Antiques in GJ

Treasure Hunters Rejoice! Here is the story about the newly expanded antique store in Downtown Grand Junction, Colorado: A Robin's Nest.The Antique’s market is ever changing… a store that sells a wide variety of antique, vintage, architectural salvage, steam punk, retro and collectibles is necessary to stay current with the latest trends and entice a new younger group of collectors. A Robin’s Nest of Antiques is not your grandma’s antique store! Find us on our visually stimulating website, Facebook Page, and eBay Store. Here is the really exciting part - they will be the largest antique mall between Denver and Las Vegas (that’s 750 miles!). 80% of their current customers are from out of town, 99% of their internet sales are out of state.
http://www.visitgrandjunction.com/grand-junction-offers-largest-antique-store-between-denver-las-vegas

Monday, March 28, 2016

Color Run

Get ready Grand Junction for the most colorful fun-filled day of your life! You’ll have more color on you than your happy levels can handle! So get your friends and family stretched out for this amazing color blast event where you'll get blasted with color while you run the Color Vibe 5K. Color Vibe is here, and you’re about to get tagged!

Spots are filling up fast so sign-up today as we have a limited number available. You'll be blasted at every color station throughout this awesome 5K run. So grab your girlfriends, your bro’s, your friends, and your family cause we’re bringing a color fun experience to your life that you never knew existed! Join us for the Color Vibe 5K run and get ready to be tagged with color! 
http://www.thecolorvibe.com/grandjunction.php

Saturday, March 12, 2016

Mount Garfield


The most noticeable landmark of this range is Mount Garfield, which is located in Grand Junction. This mountain is only a two-mile hike up, but the elevation change is 2,000 feet, making it a very challenging climb. The crusty dirt on the trail can be slick at times, so hiking poles are recommended, especially on the way down.
These trails are steep and challenging, and sturdy hiking shoes are recommended due to the rocky terrain and unstable footing. Despite the strenuous climb, however, hikers attest to the spectacular views at the top, making the trek well worth the effort. 

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Main Street Bagels

Where great food, great coffee, and great people meet!
Artisan sandwiches, soups, and salads. Baked goods made with all natural ingredients. Nationally-acclaimed Klatch coffee and espresso.

Friday, February 12, 2016

Grand Junction Things to Do

Many travel to the great Grand Valley to experience all of the wonderful attractions it offers. However, residence here often forget the sheer beauty that our town has to offer. Grand Junction and the surrounding area supplies many fun and exciting things to do.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g33450-Activities-Grand_Junction_Colorado.html

Saturday, January 2, 2016

Skiing, Snowboarding & Winter Sports

Carving fresh trails through pristine backcountry powder, snowshoeing through quiet, snow-covered groves, or flying downhill in a snow tube — whatever Colorado winter sports get your pulse pounding can be found around Grand Junction. The nearby Powderhorn Mountain Resort offers up some of the best skiing and snowboarding in Western Colorado with over 1,600 acres of terrain and nearly 1,700 feet of vertical drop. There are also plenty of opportunities for cross-country skiing, telemarking and more.
http://www.visitgrandjunction.com/skiing-snowboarding-winter-sports