Evening on the Creek
Photo by Joe Delnero
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Oct. 3rd
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 - CSM Football Homecoming
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 6:30-9:30PM - The Talking Dead - An Interactive Pub Crawl
- 7-8:30PM - Colorado Rails and Cocktails: The American Hobo
- 7:30PM - Diva Royale
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
10:30AM and 1:30PM Friday Tours @ Colorado Railroad Museum
Each Friday, join us for an hour of exploring a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Each tour covers a specific theme and today our focus will be: the caboose!
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)
7-8:30PM Colorado Rails and Cocktails: The American Hobo @ Colorado Railroad Museum
Delve into a fascinating evening of captivating stories and imagery as historian Lauren Giebler presents Rails & Cocktails: The American Hobo.
While hobos are often associated with the Great Depression, Giebler will explore how the hobo experience spans more than 150 years of railroad history. From the 1870s to today, a wide range of individuals have ridden the rails for uninvited and un-ticketed, including immigrants seeking opportunity, socialists fueling labor movements, war veterans in search of peace, thrill-seekers chasing adventure, and out-of-work railroaders looking for their next job. Through vivid imagery and compelling research, Giebler will shed light on the motivations, culture, and enduring spirit of those who chose a life on the rails.
Join us for an evening of insight and discovery as we explore the rich history of the American hobo and uncover what continues to be an alluring part of the American experience.
Admission: $20 - 21 and older only
Admission includes two beverages of your choice (beer, wine or soda) and a selection of light snacks. Doors opens at 6:00 p.m. and the presentation starts promptly at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets
Location:
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (Map)
When:
7-8:30PM on Friday, Oct. 3rd
Opening Night: Diva Royale @ Miners Alley
Kicking off tonight at MAPAC is Diva Royale, Jeff Daniels’ sharp and hilarious comedy, directed by Warren Sherrill. And, in a rare return to the stage, Lisa DeCaro, known for her leadership and vision behind the scenes, steps into the spotlight for this special production!
The show runs Oct. 3 – Nov. 9, with a special shout-out from Daniels himself here!
Diva Royale tells the story of three stay-at-home moms from the Midwest who share a deep obsession for Celine Dion. On a whim, they decide to take a spontaneous trip to New York City to see her in a one-night-only concert. What unfolds on their journey leads to an evening filled with side-splitting hilarity.
There are still a few tickets left for tonight's performance, and if you can snag them, you can join cast, crew, and audience for their opening night buffet after the show!
Location:
Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
1100 Miners Alley (Map)
Live Music for Friday, Oct. 3rd
Jeff Goodwin
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- 6:30PM Jeff Goodwin @ Golden Outpost
- 6:30-9:30PM The People's Kingdom ft. Members of the Copper Children and Los Mocochetes @ Goosetown Station
Goosetown Station - More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
6PM Maynard Mills Band @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
6-10PM Steve & The Cruisers @ Wrigley’s
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Bringing up boys the right way
Otten’s Place Saloon, located at the southwest corner of 11th and Ford Streets, circa 1910 – Golden History Museum collection
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118 Years Ago
The October 3, 1907 Colorado Transcript announced that City Council was considering a new “Shack” ordinance. Apparently that term referred to a gaming business, because the ordinance would dictate that “no boy under eighteen years of age will be allowed to enter a pool or billiard hall, bowling alley or card room in Golden.” If violated, both the business owner and the boy would be fined. The reason for this proposed ordinance was “to make it as easy as possible for Golden parents to bring up their boys the right way.”
The article went on to explain that an ordinance had been passed in 1879 making it illegal “for any person to carry on the business for gain or hire, within the city limits, any billiard table, bagatelle table, pigeon-hole table, shuffle board, pin alley, ball alley, or any table on which games are played with balls without a license therefor.” Apparently the ordinance hadn’t been enforced for many years.
The Transcript acknowledged that the ordinance would cause some hardship to owners of gaming establishments, “…but the mayor claims they have only brought in on themselves by being too lax in their manner of conducting their places.”
Apparently, Council did not have the same qualms about drinking, because six saloon licenses had been granted in the most recent City Council meeting.
Jefferson County must have been fighting the same vices at that time, because an October 24th, 1907 Transcript article announced that the Sheriff had seized two roulette wheels and burned them, by order of the court. “One of the wheels was practically new, and represented about $250.” He built the fire on the street in front of the courthouse and it was witnessed by the judge, several Mines students, and the Transcript staff.
Weather
Overnight: Clear, with a low around 57. West wind around 7 mph.
Friday: Sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 80 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 58°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 79°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 46°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 68°F
Sunday Night: Chance Rain Showers, 46°F
Monday: Partly Sunny, 66°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 46°F
Tuesday: Slight Chance Rain Showers, 60°F
Tuesday Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers, 45°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 69°F
Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 47°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 72°F
News About Golden - October 3, 2025
EASTBOUND I-70 REOPENED FOLLOWING SEMI-TRUCK CRASH
Golden Police Department
Crimewatch
Golden, CO — Eastbound I-70 has reopened following a crash involving a semi-truck near Highway 6 earlier this morning. However, there will be an extended closure on US Highway 6 eastbound, east of Colfax, and Exit 261 from I-70 eastbound will remain closed to allow for hazardous materials cleanup... Read more...
Golden’s infrastructure, communication: Candidates offer their ideas
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Of the seven people seated at the City Council dais Sept. 30, and the one absent, only four of them will take their official seats there in January.
Goldenites had a chance to envision what next year’s City Council will look at a Sept. 30 candidate forum. There’s a second forum scheduled for Oct. 7... Read more...
Lookout Mountain Road gets cleaned for Public Lands Day
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Goldenites and other Jefferson County residents love their parks — enough to spend a Saturday morning cleaning up goodness-knows-what along Lookout Mountain Road... Read more...
Semi crashes over eastbound I-70 bridge onto U.S. 6, causing closures and delays
By Lauren Penington
Denver Post
Delays stacked up on eastbound Interstate 70 in Jefferson County on Thursday after a semitrailer went off the highway and crashed onto Sixth Avenue, according to law enforcement... Read more...
8 Colorado high school football games to watch in Week 6
By Matt Schubert
Denver Post
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