Review: Stocking Stuffers
By Eric Fitzgerald
Curtain Up!
Forget the fruitcake—this year’s must-have holiday treat is Stocking Stuffers, the musical premiere playing at Miners Alley Performing Arts Center in Golden. Guided by Associate Artistic Director Warren Sherrill’s spirited direction, the production features music and lyrics by Denver’s incomparable David Nehls and a hilariously crafted book by Betsy Kelso, promising audiences a lively mix of humor and heart. Nehls and Kelso are the creators of the hit musical The Great American Trailer Park Musical, which enjoyed a successful run off-Broadway and at Miners Alley several years ago... Read more...
Review: The Story of the Nutcracker
By Eric Fitzgerald
Curtain Up!
At Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Story of the Nutcracker unfolds with a playful sparkle meant to delight younger audiences. Guided by the experienced children’s theatre expert Rory Pierce—who both wrote and directed the piece—the production strikes a balance between whimsy and clarity, along with familiar musical interludes, inviting families into a world where holiday magic feels reachable and engaging. With its approachable storytelling and Pierce’s talent for creating theatre that speaks directly to kids, the performance provides a festive introduction to a timeless story... Read more...
Community News: Golden’s annual gingerbread contest and other upcoming events
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
For those who love frosting, gumdrops and candy canes, it’s time to shine... Read more...
Colorado state troopers train for snow on hidden Golden track
By Evan Kruegel
9News
GOLDEN, Colo. — The first snow of the season often brings more than just slick roads — it also brings a spike in crashes across Colorado.
Spin-outs, slide-offs and rear-end crashes happen year after year as drivers adjust to winter conditions. To find out how to avoid becoming part of that seasonal pattern, we went to the Colorado State Patrol’s training track in Golden to get advice from some of the best winter drivers in the state... Read more...
Sophomores shine for Golden girls basketball in opening win over Lakewood
By Dennis Pleuss
CHSAA
GOLDEN — Golden girls basketball team started its 2024-25 campaign with an 11-game winning streak a season ago.
The Demons got off on the right foot again Tuesday night with a 46-27 home victory against Lakewood... Read more...
Golden boys basketball rings in new season with dominating win over Lakewood
By Dennis Pleuss
Colorado Preps
GOLDEN — The spotlight was shared by Golden’s basketball and baseball teams Tuesday night.
At the halftime of the Demons’ boys basketball opener on the hardwood against Lakewood at Golden High School the Class 4A baseball state champions from last spring were honored with the presentation of their state championship rings... Read more...
Jackknifed semi cleared, eastbound I-70 in Colorado reopens as snowfall continues
By Jesse Sarles
CBS Colorado
Colorado highway officials closed the eastbound lanes of snowy Interstate 70 on Wednesday for about 2 hours due to a jackknifed semi truck... Read more...
