Good morning, Grand Junction.

Loveland Ski Area is set to retire its oldest lift chair at the end of the 2024/2025 season — the 42-year-old Lift 7 will be replaced with a new quad chair next season while a lottery to sell the original chairs begins on May 27 with winners notified on May 30.

On Friday, the District 51 Foundation awarded over $8,500 in wellness grants to 12 Mesa County Valley School District 51 staff to support health projects at schools.

The funding will help build a wellness room at Bookcliff Middle and a rock-climbing wall at Pear Park—which is nearing its $20,000 goal—and support educational initiatives.

Colorado is near the top of this year’s U.S. News & World Report ranking at No. 11 after earning high marks in education, the economy and health care — though it scored lower in opportunity, financial stability and crime and corrections and had fallen from No. 15 in 2023 to No. 16 in 2024.

The Invisible Patient, a documentary that examines challenges in Mesa County’s mental health care system, will screen at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 15 at Asteria Theatre on Colorado Mesa University campus — doors open at 5:30 p.m. — with a Q&A panel and reception to follow; all proceeds will benefit the Good Samaritan Free Medical Clinic at 402 Grand Ave.

St. Mary’s Regional Hospital will launch an intensive outpatient program on June 9 for teens with substance use and mental health challenges—providing individual, group and family therapy sessions after school hours at 2643 Patterson Road.

The eight‐week program, designed for nine teens per group, is now accepting referrals.

Gang of Four Farewell Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Tickets available — Experience the iconic debut album 'Entertainment!' live as Gang of Four bids farewell on their last North American tour.

Wild Horse Gravel Cycling Event

8:00 a.m. — The High Lonesome Ranch — Registration fee applies — Experience a unique blend of competitive cycling and rustic relaxation in the high desert.

A Taste of Ireland

7:30-10 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Not specified — Experience electrifying Irish music and dance starring world champions in a captivating celebration of Celtic culture.

9th Annual Rods & Hogs Classic Car and Motorcycle Show

10 AM – 5 PM — Teddy Morse's Grand Junction Harley-Davidson, BMW, KTM — $10 per vehicle — Experience the roar of engines and enjoy food, music, and prizes at this community-centric event.

Jason Boland & The Stragglers Concert

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night with Jason Boland & The Stragglers as they showcase their new album and celebrated career.

40 Oz to Freedom: A Tribute to Sublime

8-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — All ages welcome — Experience the energetic tribute to Sublime by the award-winning band 40 Oz to Freedom.

Ninety Percent 90s

8-11 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Cover charge TBD — Covering the best and worst hits of the 90s with 100% awesome vibes.

Clyde McGee with Eric Mocko Live

8 PM — Mesa Theater — Free venue parking — Enjoy a night of live music returning to Grand Junction with Clyde McGee and special guest Eric Mocko.

Rock Junction

9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Grand Junction Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram — Entry fee varies — Explore a plethora of automotive innovations and network with industry professionals.

Cheap Trick Concert

7-11 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — Ticket information available — Experience classic rock tunes from the legendary Cheap Trick band.