The Abode of Trolls
Photo by Barb Warden
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Sep. 20th
- All day - The Friday Tour @ Colorado Railroad Museum
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- 10AM-12PM - Rocky Mountain Quilt Study Group
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 4-10PM - Golden Hayride Outpost 2 Step Friday
- 5:30PM - Rock & Roll Through the Ages
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Friday Tours @ The Railroad Museum
Highlight Tour every Friday at 10:30am
Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30-2:30PM
Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Visitors can also join us for the afternoon tour where each week our trained guides delve more deeply into 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 their tour.
Click here to reserve Friday Tour Tickets in advance!
Guided Theme Tour: $3 plus General Admission (Free for Museum Members, ages under 2). General Admission: $10 adults, $5 kids 2-15 (under 2 is free), $8 seniors (60+). Museum members and children under age 2 are free.
Click Here for 2024 Special Topic Tour Dates & Subjects
4-10PM Golden Hayride Outpost 2 Step Friday
Kick up your boots, grab your pals, and join us at the new Golden Outpost for the Friday night fun featuring:
Live music from Ryan Shanes
Delicious food from Mac Nation Cafe’s food truck
Custom hat making, branding, and shaping from Olde Town Hatter
Cold draft beers on tap from local Golden breweries
A full bar (with N/A options too)
No cover charge. See you there!
Golden Hayride Outpost
17695 South Golden Road (map)
5:30PM Benefit for Miners Alley: Rock & Roll Through the Ages
This annual Gala is held to raise money for performance production, supporting artists, children's education programs and general expenses associated with operating the theater. More information
DID YOU KNOW?
Even if you can't make it to the gala this year you can bid on the auction items NOW!
Click here to bid on auction items!
Live Music for Friday, Sep. 20th
Ryan Shane @ the Golden Hayride Outpost
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- 6:30PM Ryan Shane @ Golden Hayride Outpost
- 8PM Canceled: Chris Duarte @ Buffalo Rose
Buffalo Rose (main venue) - More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
6-10PM 2nd Time Around @ Wrigley’s
6-9PM Ignatius Reilly @ Goosetown Station
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: 65 Years of Tonsorial Service
Merriam-Webster Dictionary:
Tonsorial - of or relating to a barber or the work of a barber
Del's Tonsorial Parlor will be celebrating their 65th anniversary tomorrow. That's an impressive accomplishment for a small business!
Prelude
The January 31, 1957 Colorado Transcript announced the opening of O'Brien's Tonsorial Parlor, a new barber shop at 1113 Washington Avenue, owned by Jack O'Brien. In keeping with the times, the shop's first newspaper ad announced that they specialized in "Flat-tops and other style CREW CUTS."
One of Jack's first barbers was young Delmer (Del) Miller.
Two Years Later (June, 1959)
In 1959, Del purchased the business from O'Brien; thus, DEL'S TONSORIAL was born. Styles changed over time. With the advent of the Beatles, flattops gave way to moptops. Del remarked that the popularity of longer hair was great for business.
The business stayed in its original location until 1970. At that time, Del moved to its current spot, at 1210 Washington Avenue. He expanded the scope of the business in 1976: originally a men's barber shop, Del's became a full-service salon, serving men, women, and children.
Thirty-Some Years After That: The Robie Dynasty
By the mid-1990s, Del was ready to retire, so he sold the business to Bill and Dianne Robie. Their daughter Barb, a stylist herself, managed the business. In 2016, Barb Robie purchased it from her parents. Barb's daughter Alex now works in the shop part-time.
Tomorrow
Tomorrow (September 21, 12-3PM), all Del's Tonsorial customers—past, present, and future—are invited to help them celebrate 65 Years In Business!
Many thanks to the Golden Rotary Club for sponsoring Golden History Moments for the month of September.
Weather
Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind around 7 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 3 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 58°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 67°F
Saturday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms, 43°F
Sunday: Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy, 55°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 48°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 73°F
Monday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 50°F
Tuesday: Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 65°F
Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 51°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 71°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 53°F
Thursday: Sunny, 76°F
News About Golden - September 20, 2024
Officials discuss improving downtown Golden sidewalks’ accessibility
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
On a busy summer afternoon, traversing sidewalks in downtown Golden can be challenging — whether that’s walking; pushing a stroller; or using crutches, a cane or a wheelchair... Read more...
ANCHORS AWEIGH FOR THE WHALE OF A USED BOOK SALE!
Your Hub
Ahoy book lovers! The Jefferson County Library Foundation (JCLF) announces that its fall 2024 Whale of a Used Book Sale is scheduled from Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon, October 17 – 20, at the Jeffco Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Avenue in Golden. Shoppers can sail through three exhibit halls teeming with thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and comic books. The sale also features a whole bounty of vinyl records and themed gift baskets, along with rare books and one-of-a-kind collectibles... Read more...
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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, Morris & Mae Market, Miners Saloon, Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden Hayride Outpost, Kona Bowls, Unite Fitness, Tom Reiley, Michael Mason, and Esther Kettering
Friends:
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Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Goozell Yogurt & Coffee Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Joy Brandt, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer
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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, AC Development, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer
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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, Casey & Gina Brown, Sandy Schneider, Mark and Cathy Pattridge, Cheryl G Leidich, Jen Rutter, Carol Abel, 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, Lynne Haigh, Elizabeth Hilliard, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Kathy Hirons & Jack Markin, Jess & Anthony Monasterio, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, 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, and Ken and Colleen Krantz.
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Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser
