Page numbers refer to the pages in Moab Happenings magazine. It can be downloaded or pick up a paper copy from many businesses in Moab, Salt Lake City or Grand Junction, Colorado.
Dec 9 LIve Music: Blu Pig- Adam Waugh
Dec 9, 16, 17 Textile Creation Series- Join Annie Dalton in this immersive series where you'll explore the art of cold dyeing, linocut design, and printing. Join for either the dyeing class, the two printing classes, or take them all! 5:30–8:30pm. Moab Arts & Recreation Center, 111 E 100 N, Moab. Register at www.moabarts.org
Dec 10 Utahraptor State Park- Park Manager Josh Hansen will be giving an update on Utahraptor State Park. Hansen will deliver a park and programmatic presentation, addressing teh park's opening date, status of construction, interpretation and more! At the Moab Museum, 5:30pm. Free admission. Presented by Utah Friends of Paleontology
Dec 10 5% Day for Mindfulness in Education- Every second Tuesday of the Month, Moonflower donates 5% of the day’s sales to a local non-profit that furthers our mission. Support Mindfulness in Education this month! 8am–8pm at Moonflower Co-op, 39 E 100 N Moab
Dec 10 LIve Music: Blu Pig- Jon Budd
Dec 11 Science on Tap- The Returning Rapids Team discusses two rivers and a team of talented misfits: Documenting extreme recovery along the Colorado and San Juan Rivers. 6pm at Woody's Tavern. Free Presentation. Sponsored by Moab City RAP Tax, Canyonlands Natural History Association and Grand County Recreation Special Service District.
Dec 11, 13, 14 The Nutcracker- Excerpts performed by local Moab dancers with a different cast every night. 6pm at Star Hall.
Dec 11 LIve Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night
Dec 12 Gallery Moab Artist Reception- All are invited to a reception to meet Robert McKendrick and learn about capturing the awesome beauty of the night sky. Enjoy refreshments, and mingle with local artists and art lovers. 4–7pm. 59 S. Main Street #1, 435-355-0024, gallerymoab.com. See article pg 4B
Dec 12 LIve Music: Blu Pig- Dustin Burley
Dec 13 What Does It Mean to Be an Ally to Our Indigenous Communities? Voices Unheard is a powerful short film shedding light on the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). Join us for a screening and a discussion with Sandra Billie, Indigenous Community Coordinator with Seekhaven Family Crisis and Resource Center, to explore the challenges faced by Indigenous women and how we can support efforts for change. Free! 7pm, Moab Library, 257 E Center. 435-259-1111. Presented by Grand County Public Library and Seekhaven.
Dec 13 LIve Music: Blu Pig- Meander Cat
Dec 14 Utah Avalanche Center/ Moab LUNA Kickoff Party- Join the Utah Avalanche Center and the Lower Utah Nordic Alliance (LUNA) in Moab for the 3nd Annual Winter Kickoff Party and Fundraiser. 6-9:30pm at The Moab Arts and Recreation Center (MARC). This event will support avalanche forecasting, education, and winter recreation in Southeast Utah. There will be live music, ski waxing, beer, and an opportunity drawing of donated items. Tickets are $20 before 11:59 PM on December 13th then $25 on December 14th. Thanks to Moab Gear Trader and the Moab Brewery for helping make this event possible. Brought to you by the Utah Avalanche Center and Lower Utah Nordic Alliance
Dec 14 International Dance- Learn dance steps from around the world at the Margery Ballroom, Grand Junction, Colorado.
Dec 14 Christmas Bird Count- Covering Moab and Castle Valley. Contact marcymoab@yahoo.com to participate in the count. See article pg 3B
Dec 14 Healthy Holiday Desserts for Kids: Building a Healthy Relationship with Sweets- Explore fun and healthy sweet treat options for kids (3 months-9 years) while discussing how to create a positive relationship with sweets in this free community class sponsored by Moonflower Co-op. Make a delicious healthy pudding and go home with some nutritious dessert recipes! Bring your kids and meet other families in the community! Sign up at bit.ly/healthykidsdesserts. 10:30am at the Moab Arts & Recreation Center (MARC) Stage Room
Dec 14 Winter Faire at Our Village Community Center Barn- A Celebration of Light, Love & Community. Family Crafts, Artisan Vendors, Hot Lunch, Olde Timey Kitchen Store, Sweets, Cocoa, Teas & Coffees, Holiday Music. FREE Admission, 7$ per activity or 6 for $30, a fundraiser for Our Village Commuity Center. 721 N 500 W Moab
Dec 14 LIve Music: Blu Pig- Lost Buffalo
Dec 14, 15 “Holiday Horizons” Concert- The Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra will perform along with the Western Colorado Chorale at Colorado Mesa University’s (CMU) new Asteria Performing Arts Theatre, 844 Bunting Ave, Grand Junction. Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 3pm. See article pg 6B
Dec 14 Fruita Parade of Lights- Features array of beautiful floats, vehicles, and performers, inspired by music that defines the holidays.
Dec 15 LIve Music: Blu Pig- Eddie Greene
Dec 16 LIve Music: Blu Pig- Danny Rose
Dec 17 LIve Music: Blu Pig- Jon Budd
Dec 18 LIve Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night
Dec 19 Craft Fair - 2-6pm at the Grand Center, 182 N 500 W, Moab.
Dec 19 LIve Music: Blu Pig- Dustin Burley
Dec 20 The Educational Side of Gingerbread House Building- Join Moonflower Co-op and Courtney Dare Reese Hill for a fun holiday activity with your kids! Build a gingerbread house with your little one and learn how building together can strengthen your relationship and contribute to their development. Sign up at bit.ly/mooniegingerbread. 2:30pm at the MARC
Dec 20 LIve Music: Blu Pig- Lost Buffalo
Dec 21 Breakfast with Santa- 7am–11am at the Moab Diner. Kids 12 and under get a free pancake breakfast.
Dec 21 Comedy Night at Blu Pig
Dec 22 LIve Music: Blu Pig- TBA
Dec 23 LIve Music: Blu Pig- Meander Cat
Dec 24 Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas
Dec 26 LIve Music: Blu Pig- Dave Mensch
Dec 27 LIve Music: Blu Pig- Lost Buffalo
Dec 28 LIve Music: Blu Pig- Bob Greenspan & Mama T
Dec 29 Grand County InterFaith Coalition - 5th Sunday Sing-Along- Free, everyone is welcome. 6pm, hosted by Community Church of Moab, 544 N MiVida Dr. For info: 435-260-8499
Dec 29 LIve Music: Blu Pig- Eddie Greene
Dec 30 Year End Customer Appreciation Sale- Co-op owners receive 15% off all purchases* all day! All other customers receive 5% off! *Discount cannot be combined with any other owner discounts. 8am–8pm at Moonflower Co-op, 39 E 100 N Moab
Dec 30 LIve Music: Blu Pig- Jon Budd
Dec 31 New Year's Eve
Dec 31 LIve Music: Blu Pig- Alan & Valerie Brown
Jan 1 New Year's Day
Jan 8 Science on Tap- Chris Wilkowske presents What's Behind Town's Extreme Flooding? 6pm at Woody's Tavern. Free Presentation. Sponsored by Moab City RAP Tax, Canyonlands Natural History Association andGrand County Recreation Special Service District.
Jan 8 Professional Practices for Artists: How to Market your Craft and Refine your Vision- This 90 minute workshop will include breaking down the basics of professional practices for artists. We will go over how to write an artist statement, artist bio, the ins and outs of applying to juried shows, exhibitions and residencies, and introduce how to properly photograph/scan your work 5:30–7pm. Moab Arts & Recreation Center, 111 E 100 N, Moab. Register at www.moabarts.org
Jan 9–30 Creative Writing Series with Ian Buchsbaum- In this 4 class series, learn how to tell compelling stories that will leave your audience thinking about your project long after it's over. 6–9pm. Moab Arts & Recreation Center, 111 E 100 N, Moab. Register at www.moabarts.org
Jan 17–19 Bluff International Balloon Festival- Come see the sky lit up in in every color imaginable as hot air balloons fill the sky. Info at bluffutah.org/bluffballoonfestival/
Jan 25 Arches Ultra- Winter is a great time to be in Moab running! We've chosen a lower elevation run that will give you views of the towering Moab cliffs, Arches National Park, and the snow covered La Sals. Arches Ultra travels along the border of Arches National Park, using Bar M, Klonzo, and Klondike Trail Systems. As an added bonus, experience running past dinosaur tracks in Utahraptor State Park! It's fun to have variation in a course and all distances at Arches Ultra does just that! The trails are smooth and easy at points, technical slick rock at others, and there’s even some sand to shake things up. www.madmooseevents.com/arches-ultra
Jan 25–Feb 19th Winterlude 2025- The Moab Music Festival presents a week of music concerts, youth and adult education workshops and more. Music by W4RP & Pascal Le Boeuf’s “Ritual Being". For tickets and information visit moabmusicfest.org or call our box office at 435-259-7003.
Jan 31–Feb 1 Backcountry 101: Introduction to Avalanches- Class focuses on developing avalanche rescue skills, learning how to assess the snowpack, understanding safe travel protocol, and learning about the resources professionals use to plan a day in the mountains. The American Avalanche Association accredits this course. At Moab and La Sal Mountains. Info:
utahavalanchecenter.org
Feb 8 Puttin' on the Ritz- Seekhaven fundraiser. 6–10pm
Feb 12 Science on Tap- Kirt Cundick: Rebellion, Adrenaline & the Psychology of Extreme Sports. 6pm at Woody's Tavern. Free presentation sponsored by Moab City RAP Tax, Canyonlands Natural History Association and Grand County Recreation Special Service District.
Feb 22 Moab's Red Hot Ultra- 15K, 33K, 55K, 50 Mile. Our prettiest Moab event, The Red Hot is located northwest of Moab, Utah just west of Arches National Park. Red Hot runners have majestic views of the La Sal Mountains to the southeast and breathtaking views of Canyonlands National Park to the west. Runners begin their race by climbing a jeep road with astounding views of Arches National Park. www.madmooseeevents.com
Feb 22 Trashion Show- Sponsored by KZMU and Moab Sun News.
Feb 22 Bulls, Broncs, Barrels Unlimited Rodeo- Presented by Young Guns Rodeo. 6pm at Old Spanish Valley Arena.
Feb 8 Puttin' on the Ritz- Seekhaven fundraiser. 6–10pm
Feb 12 Science on Tap- Kirt Cundick: Rebellion, Adrenaline & the Psychology of Extreme Sports. 6pm at Woody's Tavern. Free presentation sponsored by Moab City RAP Tax, Canyonlands Natural History Association and Grand County Recreation Special Service District.
Feb 22 Moab's Red Hot Ultra- 15K, 33K, 55K, 50 Mile. Our prettiest Moab event, The Red Hot is located northwest of Moab, Utah just west of Arches National Park. Red Hot runners have majestic views of the La Sal Mountains to the southeast and breathtaking views of Canyonlands National Park to the west. Runners begin their race by climbing a jeep road with astounding views of Arches National Park. www.madmooseeevents.com
Feb 22 Trashion Show- Sponsored by KZMU and Moab Sun News.
Feb 22 Bulls, Broncs, Barrels Unlimited Rodeo- Presented by Young Guns Rodeo. 6pm at Old Spanish Valley Arena.
Sunday Art Sessions at Red Cliff Lodge
Class includes materials, instruction, and your keepsake masterpiece. Follow us on Social for the weekly scheduled activity. Year Around on Sunday. Session Time: 10-11:30am. $40. www.redcliffslodge.com/activities
KZMU Radio Programs
Hardback Radio on KZMU The library teams up with Back of Beyond Books to bring you the latest exciting literary news, and discuss the best of what we're reading. First Monday of every month at 5pm on KZMU radio. 9.1 or 106.7 FM
The History Hour Hosted by local guide Blaine Reniger, through storytelling and conversation with expert guests, the show covers the significant people, places and events that have shaped Moab and the surrounding area. Last Monday of every month at 4PM on KZMU radio: 90.1, 106.7, or 90.7.
This Week in Moab The longest running public affairs show on KZMU features live, civic-related discussions about the goings-on in the Moab community. Join hosts for conversations on what’s happening locally and in our region! (Almost) every Monday at 5PM on KZMU radio: 90.1, 106.7, or 90.7.
Chef's Adventures with Buck and Bernie Join chef Tim Buckingham and chef Bernard Guillas on their culinary adventures featuring travel, culture, friendship and recipes in each episode. First Monday of every month at 4PM on KZMU radio: 90.1, 106.7, or 90.7.
Art Talks
Explore the world of art and culture in Moab, throughout Utah and the Southwest with Art Talks! Host Richard Codd interviews artists and features artistic events. Third Monday of every month at 4PM on KZMU radio: 90.1, 106.7, or 90.7.
The Moab Peace Choir Tuesdays at 6pm
@Hearthspacemoab @Helipadmoab 239 W Center. Connect through the power of your voice, no singing background required. Reach out to Leeya Katrina Shaw on Instagram: @leeyakatrinamusic
Delicate Stitchers Quilt Guild Meeting- Delicate Stitchers Quilt Guild meets monthly the second Tuesday of each month at the Grand Center, 182 North 500 W. An informal time to visit begins at 6 p.m. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Meetings include a lesson and show and tell, when members have a chance to show off their latest projects. For more information, call Mary Wakeley, Guild president, at 815-712-6169.
Grand County Public Library's 2nd Wednesday Book Club meets at 6 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. All are welcome! Call the library at 435-259-1111 to learn more or to reserve a copy of the monthly book selection. Info at www.grandcountyutah.net/638/Book-Clubs.
Moab Swing Dance Community Wednesday evenings 7pm at the MARC, 111 E 100 N, This is a progressive series—no experience or partner required. facebook: @moabswingdance
Moab Taiko Dan (Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm) a local drumming group specializing in the art of Japanese drumming, is recruiting beginners. Center Street Gym.
Text 435-201-0209 for info.
Figure Model Session with Live Model (Thursday Nov 14 6–9pm. No sessions on Nov 28 and Dec.) at the MARC: all skill levels and mediums welcome (must provide own materials), $10 suggested donation at the door, contact facilitator Greg MacDonald at greg@studiowhat.net for more information
Free Community Lunch Thursdays from 11:30am to 1:00pm at the St. Francis Episcopal Church (250 Kane Creek Boulevard, Moab). Free lunches for all who come by. Homemade soups (always several choices) or sandwiches, bread (chips with sandwiches), dessert, coffee and water. Call St. Francis Episcopal Church at 435 259-5831 for information.
Grand County Public Library's Castle Valley Book Club meets at 10am on the last Friday of each month at the Castle Valley Town Pavilion. (11/29, 12/27) All are welcome! Call the library at 435-259-1111 to learn more or to reserve a copy of the monthly book selection. Info at www.grandcountyutah.net/638/Book-Clubs.
Free Community Food Pantry Fridays from 4-5:30pm at the St. Francis Episcopal Church (250 Kane Creek Boulevard, Moab) No ID, no name, no address, no personal information needed. We always have canned goods, bagged goods, meat. We often have bread, fresh produce, milk, cheese, fruit juice, eggs. Also personal toiletries, cleaning supplies, diapers, dog food. Feel free to pick up for someone who can't get out, or someone who is working. Call St. Francis Episcopal Church at 435 259-5831 for information.
Grand Junction: Fun at the Fairgrounds- Fridays from 5:30–8pm at Orchard Mesa Lion's Club Park, 2770 US50,Grand Junction) Food trucks, vendors, bounce house, family fun, movie nights. Info: kayla@juncsure.com
Moab Valley Multicultural Center Food Pantry
Clients may access the Food Pantry once every two weeks. Schedule: Mon Wed Thu: 9am-12pm, 1-5pm
Tue: 9am-12pm, 2:30-5pm, Fri: 9am-12pm
LUNCH at the Grand Center,
182 N. 500 W. Noon on Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri under 60: $6.00 over 60: $2.50 suggested donation
Moab Arts Center Classes Visit our website at
www.MoabArts.org for the most recent class schedule.
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