Low Clouds and a High Crane
Photo by Patrick Klein
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Jun. 20th
- 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
- All day - ARTSWEEK Golden
- 9:30-10:30AM - Rooftop Yoga
- 10AM-12PM - Rocky Mountain Quilt Study Group
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 5-7:30PM - Modern Kintsugi
- 6:30-9:30PM ArtsWeek Event: Live at Goosetown Station
- 7PM - Colorado Summit Home Game
- 7:30PM - Ring of Fire
- 8-10PM - Drag Bingo
- 8:42PM - Summer Solstice
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Summer Solstice
Photo by Richard Luckin
Today is the summer solstice--the longest day of the year. The sun will rise at 5:32AM and set at 8:31PM, giving up 14 hours and 59 minutes of daylight.
When:
8:42PM on Friday, Jun. 20th
9:30-10:30AM Rooftop Yoga @ Golden Mill
Enjoy an all-levels class on The Golden Mill’s rooftop patio, with sweeping views of North and South Table Mountains, Zion Mountain, and Clear Creek. Led by Flow Yoga Studio
$20 Class includes a beverage after class
Rain or shine
Register
Location:
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (Map)
When:
9:30-10:30AM on Friday, Jun. 20th
Friday Tours @ Colorado Railroad Museum
10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Each Friday, join us for an hour of exploring a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Each tour covers a specific theme and on these dates our focus will be: Locomotives!
Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is explored using a variety of museum resources to help bring the subject to life with the understanding that guests are welcome to continue their visit on their own after the tour.
Friday Tour Tickets - $3 each plus General Admission ($10 adults, $5 kids 2-15, $8 seniors 60+).
Today's Topic
Location:
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (Map)
5-7:30PM Modern Kintsugi @ Golden City Brewery
Discover the beauty in imperfection with our Kintsugi workshop-a modern take on the 400-year-old Japanese art of mending broken ceramics. Create something meaningful from the broken and reflect on your own journey in a small, welcoming group. All materials provided - no experience needed.
This special ARTSWEEK workshop takes place at Golden City Brewery!
Location:
Golden City Brewery
920 1/2 12th Street (Map)
When:
5-7:30PM on Friday, Jun. 20th
7PM Colorado Summit Home Game @ Marv Kay Stadium
Ultimate Frisbee is an exciting sport that combines elements of soccer, football, and basketball. It's fast and fun to watch. Come to Marv Kay stadium tonight to cheer on the home team.
In addition to the fast-paced action on the field, you and your family will enjoy the food trucks, drink specials, games, music, and face painting!
Tickets
Location:
Marv Kay Stadium
1250 12th Street (Map)
When:
7PM on Friday, Jun. 20th
Live Music for Friday, Jun. 20th
The Sonic Souls Band at Goosetown Station
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- 6:30-9:30PM Derek Hall @ Golden Outpost
- More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
5:30-8:30PM Steve Weeks @ Barrels and Bottles
6-10PM Steve and the Cruisers @ Wrigley’s
7PM Hard Days @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
7-11:30PM The House Party - DJ Night @ Morris & Mae
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Talkies Come to Golden
The first “talkie” shown in Golden – image source: Wikipedia
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96 Years Ago
The June 20, 1929 Colorado Transcript announced that the Gem Theatre was installing equipment that would allow them to show “Talkies.” The first movie with sound would be shown on Friday June 21st: The Donovan Affair.
The article explained that, in addition to the work of installing the “talking equipment,” the theater manager had to work on the acoustics of the theater. He installed 600 yards of draperies on the walls to deaden sound and do away with echoes. He was still working to overcome spots in the theater where the sound didn’t carry. The theater planned to continue offering a special low price on Thursday evenings, with silent movies costing 10-25 cents and talkies costing 15-30 cents, “which is considerably lower than most theaters which are running the high class of pictures shown at the Gem.”
The following week’s Transcript reported that Golden movie fans greeted their first Talkie enthusiastically, and that the acoustics were perfect!
I had hoped to provide a link to the movie, so we could all recreate that magical Golden “first Talkie” experience, but the only print I could find online lacked the dialog. With a little more research, I learned that the soundtrack had been lost, so now only the video portion of the film is left.
Weather
Overnight: Clear. Low around 66, with temperatures rising to around 68 overnight. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Friday: Sunny. High near 98, with temperatures falling to around 96 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 63°F
Saturday: Sunny, 94°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 63°F
Sunday: Sunny, 92°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 57°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 76°F
Monday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 56°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 81°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 58°F
Wednesday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 79°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 56°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 81°F
News About Golden - June 20, 2025
Call for Donations - Mines Dress for Success 2025
Truly BoHotique
Truly BoHotique is gearing up to host our annual Mines Dress for Success event in Sejptember. Each year we outfit 300+ female students at the Colorado School of Mines for Career Day and job interviews... Read more... Download PDF below.
Become a Host Family for an Exchange Student
By Kevin Nichols
Rotary Club of Golden
Golden Rotary Club is looking for three host families in Golden to host an exchange student during the 2025/2026 school year. Please pass this information along to people you know who may be interested... Read more... Download PDF below.
Colorado prosecutors say no one will be charged in hit-and-run despite finding car
By Alan Gionet
CBS Colorado
Greg Johnson walks with a limp, part of the aftereffects of what happened to him the morning of June 18, 2022. An avid bicyclist, he was en route to Golden Gate Canyon for one of his long weekend rides... Read more...
Amid continual complaints, Golden modifying rules for all construction projects
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Even with all the construction projects going on across the city, Golden might be a little quieter in the evenings and on Sundays and holidays... Read more...
Supporters
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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, Michael Mason, Colorado Railroad Museum, and Goosetown Station
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, 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, and Robert Thresher.
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, and Mary Rains, Richard Caldwell, Janice Waring, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, Cherryln Parker, Mary Eiberger, and Kevin Nichols
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Kim Linton, Steve Stevens
