LJHS Presents: “Carrie” the Musical
La Junta Jr/Sr High School - Auditorium 1817 Smithland, La Junta, COStephen King's classic story "Carrie" comes to the stage in time for Halloween! Showing at the LJHS Auditorium Oct. 30, 31 and Nov. 1,2 at 7:00 PM Tickets are $10.00. Contact a cast member for tickets or call 384-4467.
Arkansas Valley Balloon Festival
Innovative Water Technologies West of Rocky Ford off Hwy 202, Rocky Ford, CO, United StatesThe Arkansas Valley Balloon Festival celebrates its 31st festival with hot air balloon launches at sunrise both Saturday and Sunday mornings from the field adjacent to Innovative Water Technologies West of Rocky Ford just off Hwy 202. Saturday evening we are planning a parade down Main Street. Other community sponsored activities planned during the day […]
Traditional Holiday Celebration
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site 35110 Hwy 194, La Junta, CO, United StatesWitness the holiday pleasures and pastimes of the 1840s at an isolated trading post. Period games, foods, and festivities will enliven the fort. Reservations needed for the evening candlelight tours, phone (719) 383-5026 starting November 1, 2019.
A Christmas Story
Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts 802 San Juan, La Junta, United StatesHumorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself, at Higbee’s Department Store. The consistent response: “You’ll […]
La Junta Town Hall Legislative Tour
Otero Junior College - Banquet Room 2001 San Juan, La Junta, CO, United StatesJoin Representative Bri Buentello to discuss what she has been working on and her legislative priorities going forward this 2020 session. Town hall will be held in the student center.
Picketwire Players Mickie Awards & Annual Meeting
Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts 802 San Juan, La Junta, United StatesOpen & Free to All Picketwire Players & Patrons. Social Hour: 6:00 PM in the Lounge. Annual Meeting: 7:00 PM in the Theatre. Mickie Awards begin immediately after the Annual Meeting followed by the announcement of our 2020 Season of Shows!
La Junta Chamber 119th Annual Banquet
Otero Junior College - Banquet Room 2001 San Juan, La Junta, CO, United StatesJoin the La Junta Chamber of Commerce and the La Junta business community for the 119th Annual Banquet. Tickets are available now at the Chamber office.. The cost is $35 per ticket, $60 for a couple, or become a corporate sponsor for $235. Come enjoy a night of fun, food, and activities at the Otero […]
“Lest They Forget” – The Holocaust
John W. Rawlings Heritage Center & Museum 560 Bent Ave, Las Animas, CO, United StatesGeorge Eidinger, a retired teacher from Las Animas, will discuss the individual and collective rescue efforts for Jews and other groups during the 1930’s and the Holocaust. George has traveled all over the United States reminding Americans of the many faces of genocide and holocaust awareness. George has dedicated his life to helping us remember. […]
Bent County Art Guild Murder Mystery Dinner
John W. Rawlings Heritage Center & Museum 560 Bent Ave, Las Animas, CO, United StatesBent County Art Guild Murder Mystery Dinner Do you love a good mystery? And do you wish you could have lived the Roaring 20's? Well then you will love the Bent County Art Guild's upcoming Roaring 20's Speakeasy Murder Mystery Dinner. There will be twists and turns that you will have to figure out. Audience […]