Goodnight Golden
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Oct. 2nd
- All day - Friday Tours
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - CSM Homecoming Weekend
- 9:30-10:25AM - Barre at the Mill
- 10AM-1:30PM - Artist Demo - Shelby Chenault
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 12-2PM - National Good Neighbor Day: Movie Party
- 1:30-5PM - Artist Demo - Katy Betz
- 5-9PM - Spayghetti & No Balls Fundraiser Dinner for SpayToday
- 5:30-6:30PM - Women's Circle
- 6-8PM - Golden Hour
- 6:30-9:30PM - The Talking Dead - An Interactive Pub Crawl
- 7-9PM - Colorado Rails and Cocktails: The Rocky Mountain Railroad Club with Jim Ehernberger
- 7:30PM - Good Night, Oscar
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
9:30-10:25AM BarreYoga @ Golden Mill
Fridays, September 11 – October 2 | 9:30 – 10:25 AM
Keep your Friday morning rooftop routine going this fall with Barre at the Mill, presented in partnership with Unite Fitness!
Join Myrna on The Golden Mill rooftop for an energizing, full-body barre workout overlooking Clear Creek and the surrounding mountain and mesa views. Using balls, gliders, light weights, and bands, you’ll move through a mix of compound movements, high repetitions, and bursts of light cardio designed to strengthen, sculpt, and leave you feeling strong.
✨ All fitness levels welcome
💪 Equipment provided
🧘 Bring a yoga mat + water
💲 $32 single-session drop-in, or use any Unite Fitness package, intro special, or membership (see other pricing options HERE for even more per class value)
Expect an upbeat, welcoming class with plenty of options to meet you where you are and keep you challenged throughout the workout.
Come shake, strengthen, and start your Friday with us on the rooftop. The series runs every Friday from September 11 through October 2.
Sign Up Here: tinyurl.com/barreatthemill
Location:
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (Map)
Artist Demos @ Foothills Art Center - Astor House
10AM-1:30PM Shelby Chenault
Shelby Chenault is the creative force behind Funk Shui Fine Jewelry, blending gemstones, precious metals, and storytelling into meaningful, handcrafted designs. With 10 years of expertise in metal fabrication, engraving, and stone setting, Shelby draws inspiration from sacred geometry, botanical forms, nature, and the personal stories of her clients. Each custom piece transforms a client’s story into wearable art through thoughtful symbolism, motifs, and material choices.
In 2024, Shelby expanded her creative practice by offering jewelry workshops, private lessons, and therapeutic art classes. Through both her jewelry and teaching, she celebrates the connection between natural beauty, artistic expression, and the human experience. More information.
1:30-5PM Katy Betz
Discover the unique beauty and versatility of gouache in this painting demonstration with artist and educator Katy Betz. Watch a painting come to life as Katy explores layering, texture, shape, and design while demonstrating how traditional artist gouache differs from acrylic gouache. More information
Location:
Foothills Art Center - Astor House
1133 Arapahoe Street (Map)
When:
10AM-1:30PM on Friday, Oct. 2nd
All day Friday Tours @ Colorado Railroad Museum
Each Friday, join us for an hour of exploring a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. 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. Learn more and buy tickets.
Location:
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (Map)
12-2PM National Good Neighbor Day: Movie Party @ Golden Library
Lights, camera, community! Celebrate National Good Neighbor Day and enjoy a relaxing afternoon featuring favorite movie shorts, fresh popcorn and creative crafting stations, all while connecting with your neighbors. More information
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
6-8PM Golden Hour @ Foothills Art Center - Astor House
Join us for Golden Hour at Foothills Art Center, where stunning sunsets, live music, and demonstrating artists come together in the heart of Golden! Unwind in our courtyard, surrounded by mountain views, and enjoy delicious food and drink from local businesses. More information
Location:
Foothills Art Center - Astor House
1133 Arapahoe Street (Map)
7-9PM Colorado Rails and Cocktails: The Rocky Mountain Railroad Club with Jim Ehernberger @ Colorado Railroad Museum
Delve into a fascinating evening of captivating stories and imagery as historian and photographer Jim Ehrenberger presents Rails & Cocktails: The Rocky Mountain Railroad Club. Learn about the long history and accomplishments of the Rocky Club, and glimpse a selection of the many excursions that were operated as well as some of the Club’s unique personalities throughout the years. Through vivid imagery and light-hearted narration, Ehrenberger will share the history of this celebrated Club from its late 1930s inception to its 2025 merger with the Colorado Railroad Museum. Join us for an evening of great stories and unique history you won’t find anywhere else. Register
Location:
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (Map)
7:30PM OPENING NIGHT: Good Night, Oscar @ Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
Broadway composer, Hollywood actor, concert pianist, and witty wild card on-screen and off...he did it all, but it was never enough. Miners Alley's regional premiere stars Denver's own award-winning David Nehls as the legendary Oscar Levant. Set over one unforgettable night in 1958, this razor-sharp, deeply moving drama explores the cost of genius, the power of performance, and the fine line between brilliance and madness. Tickets
Location:
Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
1100 Miners Alley (Map)
The Golden Word - 10/02/26
Live Music for Friday, Oct. 2nd
- 8PM Santa Rios @ Buffalo Rose (main venue)
- More Live Music
5-8PM Shawn Nelson @ Coda Brewing
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
5:30-8:30PM Jacob Finkbiner @ Barrels and Bottles
6-10PM Live Music @ Wrigley’s
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Visiting Dignitary
Recording the Lion’s Roar for MGM Pictures – source: wikipedia
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96 Years Ago
The October 2, 1930 Colorado Transcript included a small article announcing that Leo, the MGM lion, would be visiting the Golden Gem Theater on Friday October 10th. It promised that Leo would be the central figure in a parade, and that he would eat his daily meal at the Gem theater. (The Golden Gem Theater was located at 13th and Washington.)
The October 16th edition described the great cat's visit:
The procession came up Washington Avenue, headed by the School of Mines band, and followed by the two fire trucks. Then came the three huge motorized circus wagons, one containing Leo’s own silver barred, glass enclosed cage, another a calliope and the third the office of the lion’s manager. Then followed the decorated cars of the Golden business firms and many private ones.
Leo’s “performance” consisted of roaring (which one would certainly want the MGM lion to do) and eating 25 pounds of meat. According to the Transcript, “he made more noise during the eating process than a dozen careless husbands eating soup.”
Weather
Overnight: Clear, with a low around 50. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 56°F
Saturday: Sunny, 83°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 53°F
Sunday: Sunny, 80°F
Sunday Night: Clear, 57°F
Monday: Sunny, 85°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 61°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 83°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 58°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 81°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 57°F
Thursday: Sunny, 82°F
News About Golden - October 2, 2026
Telegrapher
Colorado Railroad Museum
Authorities seek suspect in Golden-area road-rage shooting
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Authorities are searching for the driver who reportedly injured a man in his 70s in a road-rage shooting Tuesday night... Read more...
City creates parking district near Golden Mill, Parfet Park
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Parking around the Golden Mill, Parfet Park and the new Clayworks district will look a little different after the City Council unanimously approved the North Clear Creek Parking District... Read more...
Golden’s YoColorado opens new store at Denver airport
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Any Goldenite who’s flying out of town and realized they forgot to pack their favorite YoColorado gear no longer has to worry.
They can simply stop by Concourse B... Read more...
Dinosaurs roam Golden again at inaugural Stego Stampede
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
It’s been more than 60 million years since dinosaurs roamed the Earth, but several dozens were spotted along Dinosaur Ridge last week.
The local museum hosted an inaugural Stego Stampede all day Sept. 27, with 315 participants, including 50 children and dozens of dogs... Read more...
Abd Arkadan named department head of Electrical Engineering
By Jasmine Leonas
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
Abd Arkadan has been named head of the Electrical Engineering Department at Colorado School of Mines.
A member of the Mines faculty since 2016, Arkadan previously served as associate department head and interim department head. His new appointment began in August 2026... Read more...
Supporters
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Sponsors:
($100/month or $1,175/year)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Battery, Foothills Art Center, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Clothilde Elingbow, Michael Mason, Earth Sweet Boutique, and Colorado Railroad Museum
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $575/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Vic DeMaria, Unite Fitness, and Joy Brandt
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $285/yr)
Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, in memory of Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, 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, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, Steve & M.L. Richardson, Jeremy & Stephanie Keller, AC Development, Golden PT & Pilates, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Mary Eiberger, and Jonathan Landman & Bonnie Vangilder
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $115/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, Karen Oxman, Catherine Skokan, Ross Fraser & KC Gilliland, Lynne Haigh, Elizabeth Hilliard, Kathy Hirons & Jack Markin, Jess & Anthony Monasterio, Heather Duncan, Lee Ann & Pete Horneck, Carol Cameron, Cheryl Williamson, San Daugherty, 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, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, Barb Robie, Richard Caldwell, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, 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, Marge Frueh, Edgar Walker, Bivy Beer Bar, Nancy Cooper, Jane & Mike Templeton, Vicki Greivel, Kim McDonough, Carie Chimbel, Peggy Brochtrup, Cindy & Matt Finley, Kelly Fry, Esther Kettering, Tom & Susan Roberts, Vicki Greivel, GoGood Golden, Sandra Dallas, Nanette Johnson, and Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch
Followers:
($5-9.99/month or $55/year)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way, Chris Toney, Alicia Zimmerman, Tamara Feucht, Golden Brokers, Diane Tiberi, Cathy Larocca, Dave Cole, and Rachael Kenney-Reid
