# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Gonzales at the Walt Smith Scholarship Fundraiser and CD Release Party
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: On behalf of Walt Smith’s three daughters, Leslie, Lisa, and Kris, we invite you to join us for the Walt Smith Scholarship Fundraiser & CD Release Party, “The Last Dance.” 


This special evening will celebrate the life, music and legacy of Walt Smith while raising funds for the Walt Smith Scholarship, an annual scholarship supporting students in the music program at Colorado Mesa University.


Enjoy an incredible night of jazz featuring the CMU Jazz Quartet and special guests, followed by an improvisational jam session to close out the evening. Expect exceptional musicianship, great jazz and a heartfelt celebration of a remarkable musical legacy.


Please join us for this special occasion and help pay it forward to the next generation of musicians.


📍 Love Recital Hall at the CMU Moss Performing Arts Center.


Support the Walt Smith Scholarship and secure your tickets today!


More information: https://cmustages.com/upcoming-shows/walt-smith-scholarship-fundraiser-and-cd-release.html


Read more about Walt Smith and his legacy in the Aspen Hall of Fame: https://aspenhalloffame.org/inductee/walt-smith-2023/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-junction/gonzales-at-the-walt-smith-scholarship-fundraiser-and-cd-release-party/200030637510815
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, nonprofit, parties, performances, live-music, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Junction
- **state**: CO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Moss Performing Arts Center
- **lat**: 39.079002273387
- **long**: -108.55306499264
- **full address**: Moss Performing Arts Center, 1221 N 12th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Gonzales at the Walt Smith Scholarship Fundraiser and CD Release Party being held?
  - **A:** Gonzales at the Walt Smith Scholarship Fundraiser and CD Release Party takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Moss Performing Arts Center, 1221 N 12th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Gonzales at the Walt Smith Scholarship Fundraiser and CD Release Party?
  - **A:** Gonzales at the Walt Smith Scholarship Fundraiser and CD Release Party is organized by Gonzales Music.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Gonzales at the Walt Smith Scholarship Fundraiser and CD Release Party is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grand Junction, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Gonzales at the Walt Smith Scholarship Fundraiser and CD Release Party sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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