Billy Drew Still Shining!
Photo by Joyce Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Mar. 28th
- 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
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 6-8PM - DIY Shower Steamer Make & Take Class
- 7PM - Young Artist of 2025 Solo Recital
- 7:30-9:30PM - Funny Fridays @ Gnarly's
- 7:30PM - OPENING NIGHT: National Bohemians @ Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
7PM Young Artist of 2025 Solo Recital
Violinist Li YuQing
Playing pieces from Bach, Grieg, Bloch, Prokofiev, and Sarasate, come out and meet our winning Young Artist of 2025! Tickets are available now for $15 online, and also at the door. Free admission for children under 18 and season ticket subscribers! A reception will be held after the concert to meet the artist with light refreshments and drinks.
When: 7PM
Where: Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO
7:30PM OPENING NIGHT: National Bohemians @ Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
Written by local playwright Luke Sorge, this dark comedy follows two estranged brothers who return to their tiny hometown to confront their oldest brother, John, who has taken their mother out of her care facility. As legal ramifications, financial implications, and family history are uncovered, so is John’s true motive. Directed by Warren Sherrill, National Bohemians is funny, moving, and somewhat supernatural.
Location:
Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
1100 Miners Alley (Map)
When:
7:30PM on Friday, Mar. 28th
Live Music for Friday, Mar. 28th
- 8PM That Eighties Band (main venue)
- 7-10PM Conal Rosanbalm @ Buffalo Rose
Buffalo Rose Sky Bar Stage - More Live Music
4PM Matt McCloskey @ Over Yonder
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
6:30-9:30PM Dog Log Phish @ Goosetown Station
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Dust Storm
Approaching Dust Storm in Southern Colorado – Denver Public Library Special Collections
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During the 1930s, large swaths of the high plains–including eastern Colorado–experienced the years-long drought, high winds, and massive soil erosion that became known as the Dust Bowl. Jefferson County was still largely agricultural at that time. Its population of farmers and ranchers must have watched the Dust Bowl with horrified fascination, hoping that it wouldn’t extend this far north.
90 Years Ago
The March 28, 1935 Colorado Transcript reported that a sizable dust storm had visited Golden.
Dust Storm Hides Sun in Golden on Tuesday
The bright rays of the sun were cut off from Golden by a cloud of dust carried in on an east wind from the plains country on Tuesday afternoon.
Golden people, who have been hearing about the terrific dust storms which have been sweeping the plains country of eastern Colorado and western Kansas for the last 10 days were given a mild demonstration of what they must have meant to the prairie folk.
About 3 o’clock Tuesday a huge cloud of dust traveling westward was seen approaching the gap between North and South Table mountains.
Raising to pass over the Table mountains the cloud of dust passed over the city without giving Golden much of a dusting. The dust overhead was so dense that Table and Lookout mountains were obscured and the sun was hidden for the rest of the afternoon.
Colorado Transcript – March 28, 1935
Weather
Overnight: Partly cloudy. Low around 50, with temperatures rising to around 53 overnight. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Friday: Partly sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy. Low around 44, with temperatures rising to around 46 overnight. North northwest wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: Light Rain Likely, 44°F
Saturday: Light Rain Likely, 58°F
Saturday Night: Rain Likely, 37°F
Sunday: Chance Rain And Snow, 50°F
Sunday Night: Chance Rain And Snow then Slight Chance Rain And Snow, 34°F
Monday: Partly Sunny, 61°F
Monday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 41°F
Tuesday: Partly Sunny then Chance Rain And Snow, 60°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Rain And Snow, 35°F
Wednesday: Chance Rain And Snow, 54°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Rain And Snow, 39°F
Thursday: Chance Rain And Snow, 59°F
News About Golden - March 28, 2025
Restored 300-pound bronze bell helps ring in Colorado School of Mines history
By Ashley Spurgeon
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
Mines marked its 150th anniversary with a meaningful new addition to campus: a restored 300-pound bronze bell, steeped in history and tradition. This commemorative bell was unveiled during Blaster’s Bash at Homecoming in Fall 2024, as Mines students, alumni, faculty and staff all came together to celebrate the milestone... Read more...
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