Morning at the Astor House
Photo by Richard Luckin
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Feb. 20th
- All day - The Friday Tour
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Colorado Environmental Film Festival
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- 10AM-12PM - Rocky Mountain Quilt Study Group
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 7:30-10PM - Drag Show and Bingo
- 7:30PM - The Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden's Chief of Police Retiring
The City sent an email last night announcing that Police Chief Joe Harvey, who took a leave of absence on January 21st, has decided to retire. We wish him well in his future endeavors. Learn more....
Colorado Environmental Film Festival
This year's festival poster was painted by Golden's own Jesse Crock!
Come celebrate opening night of the 20th Colorado Environmental Film Festival at the Green Center and walk the green carpet! Reserve your ticket today to enjoy this unique evening of environmental film! Open bar will be available 6-7pm in the Green Center Lobby.
- 6:00-7:00pm: Celebrate reconnecting with our CEFF community with drinks and light appetizers before the films.
- 7:00-9:30pm: Enjoy a night of great new environmental films and engaging conversation.
Featured Film:
Women of Carbon with special post film conversation with Mija Hubler, film star and associate professor of structural engineering and structural mechanics in the Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering Department at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her research interests include aging of construction materials, concrete infrastructure design and construction methods, and the design of alternative construction materials from biological elements and engineered waste materials. Her research has been recognized with the Leonardo Da Vinci Award from the Experimental Mechanics Institute, the Gustavo Colonnetti Medal from RILEM, and an NSF Early Career Award. She is a co-founder of Prometheus Materials, a bio-cement start-up in Longmont.
Opening Night will also include the following short films
Visit www.ceff.net for tickets and more information.
Location
Green Center
School of Mines Campus
924 16th Street (map)
7:30PM OPENING NIGHT: The Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War
We are delighted to bring you the regional premiere of a brand-new comedy by the same playwright who brought us our award-winning hit, A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN. Tensions flare when a forced-to-downsize Michigan matriarch and her grown children clash over everything from tofu to Toledo to goal posts to Gordon Lightfoot. It's a laugh-out-loud look at the battles we never outgrow, no matter how old we get. Tickets
Location:
Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
1100 Miners Alley (Map)
The Golden Word - 02/20/26
Live Music for Friday, Feb. 20th
- 5:30-8:30PM Adam Rey @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
5:30-8:30PM A-Mac @ Barrels and Bottles
6:30-8:30PM Sam McManus @ Etta Jeanne
6:30PM Warner Parker @ Goosetown Station
7-11PM Hillbilly Demons @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
7PM Karaoke @ Wrigley’s
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Completing the Courthouse
Photos of the 1878 Courthouse – Golden History Museum collection
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148 Years Ago
The February 20, 1878 Colorado Transcript celebrated the completion of the new Jefferson County Courthouse. This building was located at the southeast corner of 15th and Washington, across the street from Foothills Art Center. It was demolished in 1964.
The Transcript article described the building layout. The basement level was constructed of white sandstone. It was accessed through a door under the main stairway. The basement included eight iron-barred cells, each 8’x8′, with space for expansion. The Sheriff’s office was in this level, as were the living quarters for the jailer and his family.
The second floor included offices for the County Clerk, Treasurer, and Commissioners, and the County Court. The third floor was reserved for the district court, with the district courtroom stretching the whole width of the east side of the building, with a great view of Castle Rock.
The best office in the building belonged to the District Court Judge. He had the center office on the west side of the third floor, with a view of the mountains and a balcony.
The County built a new courthouse in the mid-1950s. The 1878 building spent its last few years as the home of the County history museum, and was demolished in 1964.
Weather
Overnight: A slight chance of snow after 5am. Partly cloudy. Low around 17, with temperatures rising to around 19 overnight. Northwest wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 32, with temperatures falling to around 29 in the afternoon. North wind 2 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night: A chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Friday Night: Chance Light Snow then Partly Cloudy, 20°F
Saturday: Sunny, 45°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 24°F
Sunday: Sunny, 49°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 31°F
Monday: Partly Sunny, 63°F
Monday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 39°F
Tuesday: Partly Sunny, 67°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Light Rain, 41°F
Wednesday: Chance Light Rain, 61°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Light Rain, 37°F
Thursday: Chance Light Rain, 62°F
News About Golden - February 20, 2026
Miners Alley punches up the comedy scene in Golden
By John Moore
Denver Gazette
The Miners Alley Performing Arts Center is expanding its scope and commitment to community next week by launching the first Comfort and Comedy Festival, billed as a two-week celebration of comedy, theater, music, magic and interactive performance. It will be staged from Feb. 23 through March 8 across multiple venues in downtown Golden... Read more...
Mother Cabrini Shrine, visitors mark Ash Wednesday
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Before beginning his public ministry, the Gospels describe how Jesus went into the desert for 40 days to fast and pray.
On Feb. 18, Christians near Golden and around the world followed his example... Read more...
Colorado Apex disc team gearing up for 2026 season
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
With spring just around the corner, Colorado Apex players, coaches and fans won’t have to wait much longer for the 2026 season.
The Golden-based professional ultimate disc team — previously known as the Colorado Summit... Read more...
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