AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLocal Arts & Community: Mesa residents are set to unveil a new Mesa Community Center mural on Aug. 7, built by a Colorado Mesa University art professor and about 35 volunteers, with a bald eagle, columbine and Grand Mesa imagery. Outdoor Education Meets Art: Colorado Canyons Association environmental educator Jeremy Rice is showcasing artwork for an illustrated field guide at “Drawn to the Desert” on Aug. 7 at Gemini Beer Co. in Grand Junction. Conservation & Recreation Clash: Hunters and anglers are pushing back on a proposed Roan Plateau oil and gas lease sale, arguing the area is vital elk/deer habitat and backcountry recreation. Music & Live Shows: Teddy Swims added a third London date for “The UGLY Tour” due to demand, while Tommy Emmanuel’s guitar spotlight lands Aug. 20 in Bloomington. Science & Weird Internet: A Colorado marmot research team is using family-friendly “OnlyMarms” videos on OnlyFans to keep a long-running study alive after funding cuts. What to do this week: Tabott’s Cider Co. hosts Taco Tuesday music in Palisade, and Grand Junction’s KAFM Radio Room and other venues list more live picks for Aug. 4–5.
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