White Christmas (at the Very Top of Mt. Zion)
Photo by Frank Hanou
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Dec. 27th
- All day - The Friday Tour
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 10AM-5PM - Foothills Art Center - Holiday Art Market
- 10AM-5PM - Foothills Art Center - Holiday Art Market
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 5-10PM - Golden Hayride Outpost 2 Step Friday
- 7:30PM - A Christmas Carol
- 7:30PM - A Christmas Carol
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
6:30-9:30PM 2-StepFriday @ Golden Hayride Outpost
Kick up your boots, grab your pals, and join us at the new Golden Outpost for the Friday night fun featuring:
- Jeff Goodwin playing country music
- Delicious food from Mac Nation Cafe’s food truck
- Cold draft beers on tap
- A full bar (with N/A options too)
- No cover charge. See you there!
Golden Hayride Outpost
17695 South Golden Road (map)
7:30PM Stand Up Comedy/Soft Opening @ Gnarly's
We have a new comedy club in Golden! Gnarly's is having their soft opening tonight, in the new venue in their former Miners Alley Playhouse. 1224 Washington Ave suite 200.
Gnarly's is a premier entertainment venue located in Golden, Colorado. We offer a variety of live entertainment. From Comedy, juggling, ventriloquist, podcasts, singers, dancer, movies and so much more!
Gnarly's Comedy Club
1224 Washington Ave suite 200
Live Music for Friday, Dec. 27th
- 7-10PM Conal Rosanbalm @ Buffalo Rose
Buffalo Rose Sky Bar - More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
5:30-8:30PM Wylie Jones @ Barrels and Bottles
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: An Early Open Space Purchase
White Ranch Park - Photo by Alice Murphy
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50 Years Ago
The December 27, 1974 Golden Transcript announced the purchase of a 3,000 acre former cattle ranch from Mrs. Anna Lee White. Mrs. White and her late husband Paul had raised 4 children and Hereford cattle on the ranch. Paul had purchased the property in 1913.
Developers had planned to buy the property for residential development, but they defaulted on their contract with the White family. When the County purchased the land, it was appraised at $2,017,200. Mrs. white sold it for use as open space for only $857,104. She wanted it to be a memorial to her late husband.
White Ranch Open Space is 5 miles north of Golden. It offers 20 miles of trails and 2 campgrounds.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 33, with temperatures rising to around 36 overnight. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Friday: Partly sunny. High near 48, with temperatures falling to around 43 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 37 overnight. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 34°F
Saturday: Partly Sunny, 53°F
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 39°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 59°F
Sunday Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 40°F
Monday: Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny, 48°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 24°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 35°F
Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 21°F
New Year's Day: Mostly Sunny, 37°F
Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 26°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny, 45°F
Supporters
Many thanks to the people and organizations who support What’s Happening in Golden? If you would like to support local news, please CLICK HERE!
Sponsors:
($100/month and up)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden City Brewery, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Golden Hayride Outpost, Unite Fitness, Tom Reiley, and Michael Mason
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $550/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Goozell Yogurt & Coffee Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, and Joy Brandt
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $250/yr)
Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, Rick Flint, Forrest Jones, AC Development, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, and Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $110/yr)
Brad Miller & Julie Bartos, Holly Thomas, Jim and LouAnne Dale, Ann Pattison, Thomas Hoffman, Carol Abel, Brian Quarnstrom, Sandra Curran, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Kathy Smith, Karen Smith, Carlos & Nancy Bernal, Robert Storrs, Michele Sannes, Elaine Marolla, Dixie Termin & Ron Miller, E Tom Hughes, Crystal M Culbert, Patrick A. Madison, Alice Madison & Jim Kalivas, Deb Goeldner, Christopher Ball, 6th Chair Home Services, Dot & Eric Brownson, Rosemary Coffman, Emeline Paulson, Sandy Schneider, Mark and Cathy Pattridge, Cheryl G Leidich, Jen Rutter, Carol Abel, Frani R Bickart, Jennings and Litz, Bill Sedgeley, Nancy Hughes, Justin L Wade, Kathi Eggers, Traci Case, Donna Owen, Leslie D Lutz, Karen Oxman, Catherine Skokan, Ross Fraser & KC Gilliland, Lynne Haigh, Elizabeth Hilliard, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Kathy Hirons & Jack Markin, Jess & Anthony Monasterio, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, Heather Duncan, Lee Ann & Pete Horneck, Carol Cameron, Cheryl Williamson, San Daugherty, Jim Garner, John and Carol McEncroe, the Golden Welcome Center, the Golden Transcript, Koshare Eagle, Ken and Colleen Krantz, Traci Neuman Lacey, Jo Barber, Jamie Cookinham, Kermit Shields, Meridee Cecil, Vicki Olson, Colleen & Michael Ramey, and Nancy & Pete Torpey
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser
