GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — High Desert Opera presents Lerner and Loewe's legendary musical “Camelot” at the Avalon Theatre on New Year's Eve, with an encore performance Jan. 7, 2012.

The immortal tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table comes alive, marking the perfect way to bring in the New Year.

Performances for this Tony Award-winning extravaganza light up the stage at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 and Jan. 7. Tickets range from $10-$39 and are available online at highdesertopera.org or at Roper Music. Tickets are also available by calling 970-523-9605 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Return to the mythical and magical kingdom of Camelot, a fully-staged adventure through medieval England.

GO&DO WHAT: High Desert Opera's ninth annual ‘New Years Eve Gala' WHEN: 7 p.m., Saturdays - Dec. 31 and Jan. 7 WHERE: The Avalon Theater - Downtown Grand Junction TICKETS: $10-$39, available at Roper Music or 970-523-9605