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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Sunday, Jul. 19th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Golden Sports
- All day - Church Services
- 9-10AM - Baby Goat Yoga
- 9AM-2PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10AM-3PM - Summer Craft Fair
- 1PM - Kickers World Cup Watch Party
- 2PM - "Get Happy" Celebrating Judy Garland
- 2:30-4:30PM - Textile Society @ The Library
- 5-9PM - Board Game Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
10AM-3PM Summer Craft Fair @ Golden Pond
All proceeds will go towards the walk to end Alzheimer's.
Location:
Golden Pond
1270 N. Ford Street (Map)
2PM "Get Happy" Celebrating Judy Garland @ Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
Celebrate 100+ Years of Judy Garland
More than 85 years after first singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” Judy Garland continues to captivate generations. Join acclaimed performer Jenna Pastuszek and Broadway Music Director Joshua Zecher-Ross for a joyful celebration of Judy’s legendary career through cleverly curated songs, witty personal stories, and fresh new arrangements. This isn’t an impersonation — it’s a heartfelt tribute to an artist whose talent and spirit transcend time. So forget your troubles and come on, “GET HAPPY!” Tickets
Location:
Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
1100 Miners Alley (Map)
2:30-4:30PM Textile Society @ The Library
Spin a yarn at Golden Library's drop-in fiber arts program. Relax with your craft for a few hours while fiber enthusiasts help you through difficult patterns or simply explain a new-to-you technique. All skill levels welcome.
More information
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
When:
2:30-4:30PM on Sunday, Jul. 19th
One Week Left to Order Rotary Peaches!
Don't forget to order your peaches from Golden Rotary! Place orders with any Golden Rotarian or order online.
The Golden Word - 07/19/26
Live Music for Sunday, Jul. 19th
- 3-6PM Jeff Kingery @ Golden Mill
- 9AM-12PM Bluegrass Brunch: Micrograss @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- 4:30-7:30PM Conal Aaron @ Buffalo Rose Sky Bar Stage
- More Live Music
3-7PM Jewel & the Rough @ Wrigley’s
4-7PM Aaron Golay & the Original Sin @ Goosetown Station
8PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Wooly (?) Mammoths
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Have you ever wondered why the large parking area northwest of the Morrison exit on I-70 is called the Wooly Mammoth lot? Aside from the odd spelling of “wooly,” the name commemorates the fossil remains of ancient elephants that have been found around Denver. For example, in downtown Golden a fossil mammoth skeleton was found in Clear Creek alluvium in 1908 during excavation for a sewer line.
Previously in 1872, Edward Berthoud found an “elephant” (mammoth) tusk in Clear Creek alluvium perched in a gravel deposit about 25 feet above the creek bed near Guy Gulch, 5 miles west of Golden. Sewer excavations in Denver uncovered other finds of camel, bison, and horse teeth and bones. During cold glacial-climate periods, mammoths and other large mammals roamed the landscape around Golden, a startling contrast to today’s fauna.
This was an excerpt from Golden Rocks: The Geology and Mining History of Golden, Colorado by Donna Anderson and Paul Haseman.
The authors have granted me permission to reprint excerpts, but I recommend that you read the whole book. You can buy a copy from the Lulu website, borrow one from the library (there’s a waiting list!), or read it online for free, courtesy of the School of Mines library.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 67, with temperatures rising to around 69 overnight. West wind around 6 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Northeast wind 2 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 71, with temperatures rising to around 75 overnight. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 71°F
Monday: Sunny, 96°F
Monday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 70°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 92°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 67°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 91°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 67°F
Thursday: Showers And Thunderstorms, 88°F
Thursday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 66°F
Friday: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 88°F
Friday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 66°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 92°F
News About Golden - July 19, 2026
Historic Preservation Focus Group
City of Golden
The City of Golden is seeking 8-10 community members to participate in a Historic Preservation Focus Group. The Past Forward project is moving forward with Architectural Guidelines and Context Statements that are in review here: https://www.guidinggolden.com/past-forward-golden
The focus group will review draft Historic Preservation Architectural Guidelines, discuss potential updates to the Historic Preservation Board's powers, and evaluate potential zoning code amendment ideas and process improvements affecting Golden's historic districts and individually designated historic properties... Read more... Download PDF below.
New Golden Days festival spotlights local bands, brews, food
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Throughout the decades, Goldenites have hosted various events called “Golden Days.” At one point in the 1930s, it was the city’s biggest annual event and featured a parade down Washington Avenue, according to Transcript archives... Read more...
One Weekend, Two Great Performances at Miners Alley
By Clarke Reader
Golden Transcript
Ever since Miners Alley Playhouse moved into its expanded location back in 2024, the theater company has been eager to explore new kinds of entertainment to bring to the community.
To that end, Miners Alley, 1100 Miners Alley in Golden, is hosting a special weekend of musical performances from acclaimed Broadway performer Jenna Pastuszek and Broadway music director Joshua Zecher-Ross — one honoring the music of Barbra Streisand and the other, Judy Garland... 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, Vicki Greivel, Kim McDonough, Carie Chimbel, Peggy Brochtrup, and Cindy & Matt Finley
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, GoldenBrokers, and Elizabeth Coil
