Sailing Over Golden
Photo by Joyce Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Feb. 6th
- All day - The Friday Tour
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- 10AM-4PM - Strip Mini Tote
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 1:30-5PM - Artist Demo - Andi Burnum
- 5-9PM - Goldens in Golden Kick Off Pawty
- 5:30-7PM - Golden Women in Business Happy Hour*
- 5:30-6:30PM - Women's Circle
- 7:30PM - The Odd Couple (Female Version)
- 8PM - Stand-up Comedy - Vatos Locos
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
1:30-5PM Artist Demo @ FAC-Astor House
Join us for an exciting artist demo with Andi Burnum as she creates a stunning pet portrait using her micron pens. Watch as she skillfully shades a cat, captured in the same captivating style as her beloved dog portraits. Don't miss this unique opportunity to see her intricate technique in action! More information
Location:
Foothills Art Center - Astor House
1133 Arapahoe Street (Map)
5-9PM Goldens in Golden Kick Off Pawty @ Golden Mill
Throughout what has become a weekend-long celebration of man’s best friend, The Golden Mill will host a number of events, including a Friday night kickoff party, all-day festivities on Saturday, and a Big Game “tail”gate on Sunday. Pup owners will enjoy live music, pup cones, a dog charcuterie cart, exclusive Goldens in Golden merch, and much more. Of course, BrewDog Brewery will have dog-themed beers on tap along with dozens of other cocktails, mocktails and beers, and the Mill will be slinging its delicious food options all weekend long.
A tail-wagging good time from 5-9pm:
🎸 Live Music: Wild Goose Chase will be bringing the tunes all evening long.
❄️ Live Ice Sculpting: Watch a Golden Retriever come to life in ice!
🍦 Pup Cones: Treat your furry friend to something sweet from Happy Cones.
🧀 Charcuterie Cart: Build your dog’s dream snack board with Boardz 4 Budz.
🐕 Adoptable Dogs: Meet adorable pups looking for their forever homes.
🔥 Heated, Dog-Friendly Patios: Stay cozy on the Mill’s heated outdoor patios.
👕 Exclusive Merchandise: Snag official Goldens in Golden gear while it lasts!🎁 Raffle (4pm): Enter for a chance to win a UNI Pizza Oven donated by BrewDog — no purchase necessary!
Location:
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (Map)
8PM Stand-up Comedy - Vatos Locos @ Gnarly's
Who says Hispanic Heritage has to stay in September? Pull up to Vatos Locos Comedy Night at Gnarly’s Theater — where culture, comedy, and chaos collide.
Featuring the hilarious Ricky Ramos (Comedy Works New Faces Finalist), bringing sharp storytelling, real-life laughs, and that “you had to be there” energy. If you’ve ever felt at home at a lowrider show, argued over the best taco spot, or showed up late but still made it legendary — this night is for you. More information
Location:
Gnarly's
1224 Washington Avenue (Map)
Goldens-Readiness
Illustration by Pete Torpey (with a little help from AI)
The City is hosting Goldens in Golden tomorrow. This event attracts thousands of people and dogs and gives a real boost to downtown businesses during the slowest time of the year, BUT it will cause huge traffic and parking problems.
If you're planning to come downtown for some other event (such as the class at Foothills Art Center or the children's play at Miners Alley), be prepared to spend extra time getting there, and the possibility of finding no parking spot. The City is providing free shuttles (with dogs) from The Splash (map) from 8AM to 3PM. Those will drop you at Parfet Park. If you're taking an Uber, the drop-off spot is at the Clear Creek lot (across from the new City Hall - map).
If you're close enough to walk, that's probably the best way to get into the downtown area.
The Golden Word - 02/06/26
Live Music for Friday, Feb. 6th
- 7PM Glitter in the Air with Red Rock Vixens @ Buffalo Rose (main venue)
- More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
6:30PM Shawn Nelson @ Goosetown Station
6:30-8:30PM Rene Moffatt @ Etta Jeanne
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: A Quick Look at 1949
This photo was taken in 1949. The arch was new that year, and still had the original tagline, "Where the West remains."
Meyer Hardware appears on the far right. The building that now houses Baby Doe’s Clothing was under construction. It was too be an addition to The Fair Variety store. The south corner of that block (now The Old Capitol Grill) was a grocery store.
The west side of the 1200 block had three drugstores! Jack’s Pharmacy was on the north corner (now Goozell Yogurt). Alpine Drug was in the middle of the block (now Del’s Tonsorial). Foss Drug was on the south end of the block (now Peak Cycle).
The Table Mountain Inn was The Holland House at that time (and much smaller).
Weather
Overnight: Clear. Low around 45, with temperatures rising to around 49 overnight. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday: Sunny. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 45 overnight. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 41°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 62°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 40°F
Sunday: Sunny, 63°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 39°F
Monday: Sunny, 64°F
Monday Night: Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Light Snow, 34°F
Tuesday: Chance Rain And Snow, 48°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Rain And Snow, 30°F
Wednesday: Chance Rain And Snow, 48°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Rain And Snow, 31°F
Thursday: Chance Rain And Snow, 49°F
Supporters
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Sponsors:
($100/month and up)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, 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, Clothilde Elingbow, Michael Mason, Goosetown Station, and Earth Sweet Boutique
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, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Vic DeMaria, 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, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz, The Golden Hotel, Kurt & Janet Siegfried, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, Centennial State Wealth Advisors, Steve & M.L. Richardson, and Jeremy & Stephanie Keller
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, 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, 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, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, Barb Robie, Richard Caldwell, Janice Waring, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, Mary Eiberger, Kevin Nichols, Ed & Carol Freza, Laura and Curtis Moore, Ruth Hund, Shelley & Jerry Devitt, Eileen Masterson, Kate Olivier, Amy Korengut, Pam Logan, Clare Shier, Wendy Weiman, and Marge Frueh
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Nanette Johnson, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way, and Chris Toney
