Morning on the Mesa
Photo by Scott Wilson
What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Saturday, Jun. 22nd
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8AM - Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
- 8AM-1PM - Golden Farmers Market
- 9-10AM - Yoga in Parfet Park with Pranatonic
- 9AM-5PM - ARTSWEEK Golden - Festival
- 9AM-5PM - Colorado Power Days
- 9:15AM - $5 Yoga Class - Vinyasa Flow
- 10AM-4PM - Summer Craft Show
- 10AM-2PM - Open House @ Golden History Park
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10:15-10:45AM - Family Time
- 11AM-4PM - Race Into Summer Open House
- 12PM - Summer Solstice Fundraiser
- 12:30-2PM - Toys for Shelter Animals
- 3-4PM - Goals, Grit and Grace with Sarah Thomas
- 3:30-4:30PM - Conquering Obesity and Eating Disorders
- 4-8PM - Box Social
- 6:30-7:30PM - Soundbath
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
12:30-2PM Make Cat Toys with the Girls Scouts @ the Golden Library
Make toys for shelter animals: Join leaders from Girl Scout Troop 61859 to make toys for Foothills Animal Shelter and learn how you can help. Toy making supplies and instructions will be provided.
The shelter also needs the following items: paper bags, cardboard egg cartons, boxes, and poo bags. Bring any you have at home and we'll deliver them to the shelter.
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (map)
12-4PM Summer Solstice Fundraiser for Golden Landmarks @ Golden City Brewery
Photo from the Golden Landmarks Association's Ronzio Collection
Join GCB and the Golden Landmarks Association for our annual Summer Solstice Celebration. Help us raise money for the Landmarks! Limited edition glassware, gorgeous weather and food! More information
Golden City Brewery
920 12th Street (map)
10AM-2PM Open House at the History Park
Golden History Park - Photo by Richard Luckin
See sparks fly at the blacksmith shop. Take a lesson at the schoolhouse or make a craft in the historic Reynolds Cabin. Explore the Pearce Cabin and learn how the woodstove works. There’s enough fun at the Golden History Park for the whole family! Join in hands-on activities, learn about pioneer history from our interpreters, and see special demonstrations. See history in action and transport yourself to the 1800s!
Golden History Park
Arapahoe and 11th Streets (map)
After you’re done at the park, swing by the Golden History Museum to see our latest exhibits, open Saturdays until 4:30 p.m. Admission is free to the Park and the Museum.
8AM-1PM Golden Farmers Market
Photo by Dave Powers
The Golden Farmers Market is produced and managed by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization in Golden, Colorado. A long-standing tradition in the Golden community, we strive to contribute to the success of local food growers and producers, as well as other businesses, and create vibrant community gatherings. The revenue generated from vendor sales commission helps to cover market operating expenses and directly benefits small businesses and the economic development of the Golden Community.
The market is located at the corner of 10th and Illinois Streets - map.
We appreciate your support of the Golden Farmers Market and Colorado agriculture!
PARKING
Parking is more challenging this year, and tickets are now $100. See the Farmers Market website to find out where you can park.
9AM-5PM Colorado Power Days @ the Railroad Museum
Take a ride behind an authentic coal-burning steam locomotive! Step back to a time when internal and external combustion engines alike drove our state’s economy. Check out antique tractors, hit-and-miss engines and early diesels, and vintage autos! Enjoy great local food and treats as well as Turntable Demonstrations and our own friendly mascot, Spike the Railroad Dog.
Activities and train rides all take place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Museum grounds are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Advance tickets recommended, especially if you have a specific train ride time in mind!
Food, beverages and treats will be available for purchase both days. Activities will be ongoing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Advance Tickets Available Online (Click Here)
Museum Admission & Train Rides: $14 adults, $12 seniors, $7 agUpses 2-17, Museum Members and under age 2 free. Rides depart every 30 minutes 10am-3p.m.The Colorado Railroad Museum features a large, outdoor exhibit space and is effectively an active rail yard. Please wear appropriate clothing for Colorado weather and good footwear – we recommend good walking shoes or hiking boots as well as flexible layers. Please note that this ticket includes a train ride – please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled train ride departure.
9AM-5PM ARTSWEEK Golden Festival
Located in the heart of downtown Golden with 70 artist booths, all within easy walking distance of the dozen restaurants and outdoor cafes and five craft beer gardens. More information
Have you visited the newly-reopened Astor House yet? This is the perfect opportunity--the ARTSWEEK Festival is immediately adjacent to the Astor House. Head downtown for a thoroughly artsy day!
The ARTSWEEK Festival continues through tomorrow (Sunday).
12th & Arapahoe (map)
Live Music for Saturday, Jun. 22nd
- 8PM Anthony Gomes @ Buffalo Rose (main venue)
- 5:30-8:30PM Adam Rey @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- More Live Music
2PM Band of Brothers @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
4-8PM 2nd Time Around @Wrigley’s
4:30PM Soy Celeste @ Cannonball Creek
5-9PM Live Music @ Bridgewater Grill
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom5:30PM Haven Slay @ Over Yonder
6PM Jockey Box Band @ Cannonball Creek
6PM Blynd Pilot @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
6-9PM The Pamlico Sound @ Goosetown Station
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Saving the Astor House
This month marks 52 years since the citizens of Golden voted to save the Astor House. 654 Golden citizens voted to save it and 301 voted to demolish it.
In the decades after World War II, Golden was on a “modernization” binge. By 1972, we had lost many of our Victorian-era buildings. Historic architecture wasn’t widely valued in that era, but modern conveniences were. The need for parking lots drove many of the demolitions. The town was spreading and residents were no longer walking distance to downtown, so they needed somewhere to park.
The downtown merchants were desperate to find space for parking lots, and the old boarding house seemed like a logical candidate for demolition. The space it occupied would have provided 8 new parking spaces.
Having lost so many buildings already, the prospect of losing one of the oldest buildings in town was the last straw for many citizens. They formed a new group called the Golden Landmarks Association (GLA). They persuaded City Council to give them some time to prove the value of the building. Volunteers peeled wallpaper, painted, made repairs, and shored up the foundation. They organized community events in the building and persuaded Golden’s voters of the value of preserving one of our oldest buildings.
In the end, Council agreed to bring it to a vote, and Golden’s citizens voted to purchase and preserve the building.
The Golden Landmarks Association ran the Astor House as a museum for about 40 years. To learn more about this monumental grassroots effort, read Arlone Child’s book, Golden Landmarks Association, Inc. the First Twenty Years, 1972-1992.
Now, Foothills Art Center has brought about the latest incarnation of the venerable building. In addition to the original stone structure, they have added a two story addition on the north side and created lovely gallery space.
In the process, we lost the brick wash house and the beautiful tree that was dedicated to the memory of Arlone Child (who wrote the book mentioned above), but Foothills intends to plant a new tree of the same species and dedicate it to both Arlone Child and her husband Gene.
The back yard of the Astor House was dedicated as "Colorado Territorial Park" on June 9, 1984, during Golden's 125th anniversary celebration. Much of the yard has been consumed by the new addition, but the remaining area will be replanted and will resume its role as a lovely public park.
The Golden Transcript (originally called the Colorado Transcript) has been publishing since 1866. The Golden History Museum has been working on digitizing the historic issues. You’ll find old Transcripts online at coloradohistoricnewspapers.org.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 62, with temperatures rising to around 64 overnight. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 62°F
Sunday: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 91°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 67°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 93°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 66°F
Tuesday: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 92°F
Tuesday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 66°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 91°F
Wednesday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 67°F
Thursday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 91°F
Thursday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 66°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 90°F
News Relating to Golden - June 22, 2024
Circus Foundry performers cultivate love for the arts at Golden festival
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Art is creation.
It is the act of bringing to life something that likely didn’t exist before and may never exist again... Read more...
Women’s Soccer Unveils 2024 Slate
Colorado School of Mines Athletics
GOLDEN, Colo. – Colorado School of Mines head women's soccer coach Kevin Fickes has announced the 2024 schedule that stands before the Orediggers this fall. The 18-game calendar includes eight matches at Stermole Soccer Stadium, two west coast trips and features non-conference matchups with opponents from California, Texas and Washington... Read more...
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