Mesa County Libraries are celebrating the diverse cultures of our community at this year’s 19th Annual Culture Fest at the Central Library, 443 N. Sixth St. The Culture Fest Art Show Reception is Nov. 13, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and Culture Fest is Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Both are at the Central Library.

The Culture Fest Art Show is a juried exhibition featuring selected art from Mesa County residents. Artworks in a variety of mediums are on display from Oct. 23 through Dec. 10 at the Central, Clifton and Fruita locations. The community can meet the artists at the Art Show Reception. Attendees should use the library’s east entrance for this after-hours event.

Culture Fest features live music, dance, traditions, clothing and crafts. There will be cultural tables representing Afghanistan, Brazil, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Nuuche (Ute), Philippines, Puerto Rico, Russia, Scotland, South Korea, Uganda, Ukraine, USA and Zimbabwe.

The lineup of performers this year includes:

11:15-11:45 a.m.: Rocky Mountain Scots – bagpipe and drum band with Celtic dancers.

12:15-12:45 p.m.: Flamenco Dancer Cristina – dancing from southern Spain.

1:15-1:45 p.m.: ChuckJay – hip-hop and reggae fusion mixed with funk, pop and R&B.

2:15-2:45 p.m.: Arte en Movimiento – Mexican ballet folklórico dancing and singing.

All Culture Fest events are free to the public and co-sponsored by the Friends of the Mesa County Libraries.

To learn more about this and other library programs, go online to www.mesacountylibraries.org or call 970-243-4442.