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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Saturday, May. 23rd
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Golden Sports
- 8AM - Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
- 9AM - The Murph Challenge
- 9AM-2PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 9AM - Grand Re-Opening: Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center
- 10AM-2PM - Quiltmaking is our Therapy
- 10AM-5PM - Opening Day - Splash Water Park
- 10AM-3PM - Saturday Train Rides
- 10:15-10:45AM - Family Time - Registration Required
- 12-12:30PM - Give Your Body Some TLC With OPCs!
- 12-10PM - Anniversary Party @ Mountain Toad
- 1PM - Cinderella - MAPAC Children's Theater
- 5-6:30PM - Golden American Legion Dinner
- 6:30-7:45PM - Soundbath
- 7:30PM - Pump Boys and Dinettes
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
9AM-3PM Westracks Shuttle's Launch Day Celebration
The new, free shuttle service to Red Rocks opens today.
Join the celebration at any Westracks stop for a day packed with fun, exploration, and community excitement. Enjoy giveaways, food, music, swag, scavenger hunts, hands-on learning opportunities, and more – including the grand opening of the Deep Time Detour at Dinosaur Ridge – as we celebrate the launch of this new summer shuttle. For more information please visit: www.ridewestracks.com
9AM Grand Re-Opening: Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center @ Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center
Be among the first to see the totally unique new exhibition on prehistoric Colorado wildlife and landscapes– tickets are available online NOW. Get Your Tickets Now and Enjoy Reserved Free Parking!
Location:
Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center
17681 W. Alameda Parkway (Map)
10AM-5PM Opening Day - Splash Water Park @ The Splash Water Park
Photo courtesy City of Golden
Visit splashingolden.com or call 303-277-8700 for information.
Location:
The Splash Water Park
3151 Illinois Street (Map)
10AM-3PM Saturday Train Rides @ Colorado Railroad Museum
Ride on-board a passenger car pulled by a powerful locomotive. More information
Location:
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (Map)
The Golden Word - 05/23/26
Live Music for Saturday, May. 23rd
- 7PM Ana Popovic & The Austin Young Band - Memorial Day Weekend Blues Fest @ Buffalo Rose (main venue)
- 5:30-8:30PM Johnny O @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- More Live Music
2-4PM Chicken Coop Willaye @ Mountain Toad
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
5-7PM Cat on a Hot Tin Roof @ Mountain Toad
6-8PM Cayden Pape @ Etta Jeanne
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: A Failure to Follow Safety Protocol
97 Years Ago
The May 23, 1929 Colorado Transcript reported some unwanted excitement at the Golden Gem movie theater. The previous Friday, during a showing of The Wild Party, starring Clara Bow, the projectionist “heard a snap and looked around in time to see the film flash into fire. In stopping the machine the two reels he was about to place on the other machine caught on fire.”
The article reassuringly stated that projection booths were required by law to be fireproof, “…and even though an explosion occurred there would be no danger to the theater or theater goers.”
However, the article also mentioned that the projectionist had tossed the burning reels out of the booth into the lobby of the theater. Fortunately, it didn't light the rest of the building on fire.
Very little concern was shown among the audience but the show was shut down for the rest of the evening.
Colorado Transcript – May 23, 1929
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday: A slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 50, with temperatures rising to around 53 overnight. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 50°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 80°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 54°F
Memorial Day: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 81°F
Monday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 56°F
Tuesday: Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 79°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 54°F
Wednesday: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 71°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 53°F
Thursday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 74°F
Thursday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 55°F
Friday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 75°F
News About Golden - May 23, 2026
New DMV Curbside Accessibility Service
Jefferson County
On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, May 21, we are proud to officially launch a new curbside accessibility service at the Golden Motor Vehicle office.
We’ve heard from community members that accessing our Golden office can be difficult, especially for people with disabilities. We understand that simply getting into the building can add stress to what should be a straightforward visit. That’s why we created this service... Read more...
Golden Police chief finalists champion community policing
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
For both finalists vying to be Golden’s next police chief, this isn’t a stepping-stone job. It’s the destination, each finalist said May 20... Read more...
Dinosaur Ridge’s discovery center back with Deep Time Detour
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Condensing 300 million years of geological and paleontological history into 1,300 square feet is a challenge that Dinosaur Ridge staff, volunteers and supporters have been tackling for the last 10 months... Read more...
2026 Faculty Awards recognize excellence in teaching, research and mentorship
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
The Office of Academic Affairs at Colorado School of Mines is proud to announce the winners of the 2025-2026 Faculty Awards for excellence in teaching, research, service and mentorship... Read more...
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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, Saré Merrigan, 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, Rick Flint, 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, Kurt & Janet Siegfried, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, Centennial State Wealth Advisors, Steve & M.L. Richardson, Jeremy & Stephanie Keller, AC Development, Golden PT & Pilates, and Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young
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, Leslie D Lutz, 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, Jim Garner, 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, Janice Waring, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, Mary Eiberger, 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. Nannette Johnson, Edgar Walker, Bivy Beer Bar, Nancy Cooper, Jane & Mike Templeton, and Vicki Greivel
Followers:
($5-9.99/month or $55/year)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Nanette Johnson, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way, Chris Toney, Alicia Zimmerman, Tamara Feucht, Carie Chimbel, GoldenBrokers, and Elizabeth Coil
