Community Calendar

We're so excited to announce AUDITIONS for our youth musical theatre company. Deadline to get your video in is September 4. Email us at paoniaplayers@gmail.com with any questions!

Deliver gently used, clean, new coats of all sizes during business hours to GMAEC, Bank of Colorado, or Eckert Presbyterian Church. Distribution Nov. 12th-14th.

Free in the Starr Family Gallery.

Join Colorado Mesa University’s Alumni and Career Services for a high-energy hiring event designed to connect students with local business employers and on-campus departments offering part-time jobs and internship experiences. Connect with motivated CMU students seeking employment while in school.

Employers from all industries are invited to join us on campus to connect with students prepared to support themselves through meaningful employment. All CMU campus department representatives are also invited to showcase on-campus employment opportunities.

For home-schooled students, an explorative art class.

PhotoShop Class and Workshop for Beginners!
September 2nd, 16th, 30th, October 7th & 21st from 2:30 to 3:30pm
Cost: $10 per class. Pay for 4 classes & get the last class FREE.
50% Discount to Arts on Main Members and Black Canyon Camera Club Members.

Week 1: Introduction to PhotoShop - Settings and Workspace. Importing
Week 2: Tools - Where they are, and what they do.
Week 3: Layers
Week 4: Special Effects - Replacing skies and backgrounds. Lighting. AI.
Week 5: Putting it all together: Exporting and printing.

Recommended:
Laptop with minimum 8K RAM. PhotoShop (Can purchase monthly.) Your photos to work with.

A fun way to exercise your body and mind, strengthen balance and posture.

Arts on Main proudly presents Seeing Another Side, a captivating exhibition celebrating contemporary and modern art that invites viewers to experience fresh perspectives and discover new ways of seeing the world.

Join us for the Grand Opening Reception at our monthly Open House Soiree on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and enjoy an inspiring evening of exceptional artwork, conversation, and community.

Whether you're a longtime collector or simply curious about contemporary art, Seeing Another Side offers a thought-provoking journey through diverse artistic voices and creative expression. We look forward to welcoming you as we celebrate this exciting exhibition at Arts on Main.

This special show runs through September 30, 2026.

Our Future Is a Healthy Environment

The West is at a crossroads with scarce resources, but our imagination and capacity to come together and solve problems is unlimited. Join us for a film series and conversations on energy, water, agriculture, and climate that honor the past, respect the present, and take responsibility for the future.

Panel discussion will take place before each film.

Locations and Times:
September 2nd - Happening - Paradise Theatre - 7pm
September 11th - The White House Effect - Paradise Theatre - 7pm
September 23rd - Common Ground - Bill Heddles Recreation Center - 6pm
October 17th - Watershed - Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center- 7pm

https://bit.ly/healthyenvironmentfilmseries

Hotchkiss is still the place to be every Wednesday night at 6 pm at the Memorial Hall! Come on out and show off your amazing talents at the Hotchkiss Open Mic which used to be at the Creamery Arts Center!! It's still hosted by DJ Rich Powell and still lots of fun!! Each participant has 10 minutes to wow every one and this free event is open to the public!! Hope to see you there!!