A Brisk Walk Along the Creek
Photo by Joyce Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Sunday, Jan. 12th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Church Services
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 2-4PM - Sunday at the Museum - Reclamation Alchemy, Potential and Beauty in Used Materials
- 3-4:15PM - Welcome to Yoga, An Invitation to Newcomers!
- 5-9PM - Board Game Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
2-4PM Reclamation Alchemy, Potential and Beauty in Used Materials @ The Quilt Museum
Slide show and Trunk Show discussing Eliu's technique & philosophy. A quilt artist - whose work has been in multiple exhibits here at Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Eliu's tool of choice is a seam ripper, and he gets very excited spotting new 'raw materials' of used jeans with character. Dedicated to making beautiful and functional works using reclaimed materials, he uses clothing, bedding and other fabrics to make quilts, stuffed animals and other functional items. His insight and inspiration will have you looking twice at materials you would otherwise throw away. Free to members / $15 for non-members
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
200 Violet Street, Suite 150 (map)
Full Moon Tonight
Moon Over Golden City Brewery - Photo by Nancy Torpey
The moon will be full tonight. It will rise at 3:32PM and set at 7:32AM.
4-7:30PM Sunday Swing @ The Buffalo Rose
SUNDAY SWING: A special evening for fans of big band and swing dancing at the historical Buffalo Rose in downtown Golden. Doors open and delicious food service starts at 4:00. Learn to swing dance with a free dance lesson 4:00-5:00! Then enjoy entertaining live BIG BAND JAZZ MUSIC from 5:00 to 7:30 by the Flatirons Jazz Orchestra – featuring Deborah Stafford. Dance or just enjoy the great Swing Era music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and more played on one of Colorado great historic stages. All ages welcome.
TICKET PRICING: Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door, so purchase your tickets in advance. Food will still be available to order from our Live Venue Food Menu at day of show. There is a fully stocked cash bar with a variety of draft and packaged beer, a selection of wines, and broad cocktail offering. If you and your family are looking for something to do an a Sunday evening, this is it!
PARKING: There are two (2) public parking garages conveniently located within one (1) block of The Buffalo Rose between Jackson St. and Prospector’s Alley and between 11th and 13th Streets. Use the physical address information below for GPS navigation.
Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington Ave. (map)
Public Garage 1 (North)
702 12th St. (map)
Public Garage 2 (South)
1250 Jackson St. (map)
TICKET, SEATING & REFUND TERMS:
- General Admission Tickets: First Come First Serve. For BEST Seating arrive early.
- Reserved tickets: As specified.
- ALL Ticket purchases are Final. NO REFUNDS allowed.
Showtimes
4:00 pm Doors Open
4pm-5pm Dance Lessons
5:00 pm Flatirons Jazz Orchestra
Live Music for Sunday, Jan. 12th
Steve Thomas @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- More Live Music
4PM Jeff Goodwin @ Over Yonder
8PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: A Very Bad Road
Trolley Stop at Camp George West - Golden History Museum collection
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75 Years Ago
The January 12, 1950 Colorado Transcript included an editorial decrying the state of South Golden Road:
beaten up, cracked, chuck-hole-filled, narrow, old-fashioned road…. You cross four railroad tracks on this four-mile strip. Two of the tracks built close together in a v-shaped dip throw a person’s car up into the air to land you never know where. The other crossing is constructed at a slant-eyed angle with high banks concealing the view of the approach of interurban cars and trains. The fourth crossing is also slantwise and muddled by numerous telephone poles and buildings. It is only through the extreme carefulness of drivers that more accidents do not occur on this road.
Think about that the next time you drive on blissfully railroad track-free South Golden Road.
Weather
Overnight: Partly cloudy. Low around 22, with temperatures rising to around 25 overnight. West northwest wind around 8 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. High near 36, with temperatures falling to around 27 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 1 to 7 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 1 to 6 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 13°F
Monday: Sunny, 34°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 18°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 40°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 24°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 49°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 28°F
Thursday: Sunny, 53°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 30°F
Friday: Chance Snow, 46°F
Friday Night: Snow Likely, 17°F
Saturday: Chance Snow, 24°F
News About Golden - January 12, 2024
What made the circular scar on Mount Zion?
By Stephanie Gilmore
Golden History Museum & Park
Obscure questions fascinate me. They might not appeal to some people, but I love the challenge of solving history’s mysteries! Many times, after researching I cannot answer the question and the mystery remains unsolved. Sometimes, all it takes is a little bit of crowd sourcing. That is where you, dear reader, enter the scene!
Recently, one such question came from a Golden resident who lives at the base of Mount Zion in the Parfet Estates housing development... Read more...
Golden’s Heritage Road closed at West Colfax Avenue for 3 months
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Commuting along Heritage Road at West Colfax Avenue will be tricky this winter, as the intersection is completely closed for a culvert replacement project... Read more...
Golden boys hoops knocks off the rust versus Aurora Central
By Dennis Pleuss
CHSAA
GOLDEN — With five straight road games on the horizon, Golden boys basketball team knew coming away with a victory Friday night was pretty important... Read more...
Coors Teams up with YoColorado for 150 Year Anniversary Apparel Collab
Freeskier
Sitting just three blocks from the Coors headquarters in the beautiful town of Golden, Colorado, a small apparel manufacturer named YoColorado has been making high-quality, small-batch garments and hats since 2013. Growing a brand in the gateway to the Rockies manifested into creating apparel that not only handles the extremely active lifestyle of most residents of Golden, but also possesses an indistinguishable style that embodies what it means to live and thrive in their vibrant community... Read more...
Advocates want even higher protections for working dogs, 1.5 years after shooting and killing of K-9 Graffit
By Allie Jennerjahn
Denver Channel 7
GOLDEN, Colo. — Nearly two years after a Jefferson County K-9 was shot and killed in the line of duty, law enforcement and K-9 advocates still want stronger protections for dogs on the job — even after a law was passed ratcheting up penalties... 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, Miners Saloon, Golden Hayride Outpost, Unite Fitness, Tom Reiley, and Michael Mason
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $550/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Goozell Yogurt & Coffee Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Joy Brandt, and Vic DeMaria
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $250/yr)
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, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, and Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz
Members:
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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, 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, 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, Ken and Colleen Krantz, Traci Neuman Lacey, Jo Barber, Jamie Cookinham, Kermit Shields, Meridee Cecil, Vicki Olson, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, John & Carol McEncroe, and Rose McLaughlin
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser
