Last Night's Super Cruise
Photo by Richard Luckin
What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Sunday, May. 5th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Church Services
- 9:30-11:30AM - Full Walking Tour @ Dinosaur Ridge
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 11AM-5PM - Spring Market
- 12-5PM - Finals Relief
- 2PM - The Full Monty
- 5-9PM - Board Game Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
BIG News - HUGE!
Foothills Art Center Creative Campus - Photo by Richard Luckin
Foothills Art Center is ready to reopen! They will now operate in two locations: the old church at 809 15th Street will serve as the Creative Campus, with classes, studio artists,and educational programs. Their opening dates will be:
Creative Campus Members Opening - Friday, May 17th, 12-7PM
Creative Campus Public Opening - Saturday, May 18th, 10AM-5PM
Foothills Art Center at Astor House, which will open the following weekend, will host exhibitions. The three inaugural shows will be:
- The 20th Annual Mile High International Pastel Society Exhibition
- Moose Cain-Rodenfels: Sjón – A Solar System of Vision
- John Taylor Wagner
Astor House Members Opening - Friday, May 24th, 5-8PM
Astor House Public Open - Saturday, May 25, 10AM-5PM
Not a Foothill Art Center Member? Join now for FREE and gain access to exclusive Members Openings!
5-9PM Golden High School Battle of the Bands @ The Buffalo Rose
The Golden High School Performing Arts Boosters proudly present the 2024 GHS Battle of the Bands, followed by a performance from Those Crazy Nights - A Tribute to Journey “The Vinyl Countdown”
Come support the kids and their passions, enjoy Cinco de Mayo drink specials, and stay for the amazing talents of Those Crazy Nights! This public event is a fundraiser in support of the Golden High School Performing Arts Boosters. Ticket sales will go directly to support to the GHS instrumental, vocal and theater programs and their students.
4PM Doors open
5PM Battle of the Bands
Learn more and get tickets!
Those Crazy Nights features a stellar lineup of nationally touring professional musicians who brilliantly emulate the nostalgic sounds of Journey. Since their inception in 2018, Those Crazy Nights have been selling out concert venues across their home state of Colorado and nationally with their supercharged renditions of Journey hits from the 70’s and 80’s such as Don’t Stop Believing, Anyway You Want It, Separate Ways, Wheel in the Sky, Lights, Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’ and many more. Through Powerhouse precision vocals and expert musicianship, Those Crazy Nights have harnessed the “Ultimate Journey Experience” appellation, delivering an unforgettable, dynamic performance that captures the hearts of faithful enthusiasts and awakens the Journey spirit within everyone.”
Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington Avenue (map)
Live Music for Sunday, May. 5th
- 3-6PM: Delta Sonics @ Golden Mill @ Golden Mill
Golden Mill
- 4-7PM: Southside Mike @ Buffalo Rose @ Buffalo Rose
Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage) - 5-9PM: 2024 GHS Battle of the Bands / Those Crazy Nights @ Buffalo Rose
- More Live Music
1PM Vetras @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
4-7:30PM Derek Dames Ohl w/Derek Hall @ Goosetown Station
8PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: The Long Goodbye to the Roundhouse
1882 Birdseye Map of Golden, showing the location of the roundhouse – enlarge
103 Years Ago
The May 5, 1921 Colorado Transcript announced a major blow to Golden's economy and prestige. The Colorado & Southern Railroad had decided to close the roundhouse.
Ever since the railroad was built in the early 1870s, Golden had been the maintenance hub. By the 1920s, freight traffic to and from the mining towns (Central City, Blackhawk, Idaho Springs, Georgetown, Silver Plume) had slowed down considerably, so the railroad was looking for ways to cut costs.
To that end, they decided to consolidate their maintenance work in Denver. Several railroad employees were forced to relocate from Golden to Denver.
The roundhouse was closed, and remained shuttered for several years. It was razed in August of 1927.
News Relating to Golden - May 5, 2024
BizBeat: New Golden business empowers women to connect, learn
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Welcome Goddess is probably best described as “a community center for women.”
After opening in March, more than 100 women from across the Denver area have been frequenting the Golden-based business for book clubs and other activities... Read more...
National Sports Center for the Disabled has new second home in the Front Range
By John Meyer
Denver Post
For more than 50 years, the National Sports Center for the Disabled has been a world leader in adaptive snow sports at Winter Park, helping people with disabilities become active outdoors, offering competitive programs and producing paralympic athletes. Now it’s poised to expand its programs in the Front Range with a spacious new facility at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds... Read more...
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Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden City Brewery, Golden Cultural Alliance, Golden History Museum, Miners Alley Playhouse, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Morris & Mae Market, Miners Saloon, Colorado Railroad Museum, Tom Reiley, Bud Rockhill, Michael Mason, Lisa DeCaro and Len Matheo, John and Andi Pearson
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $500/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ed and Carol Freza, and Joy Brandt
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $250/yr)
Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, Rick Flint, Forrest Jones, AC Development, and Cynthia Merrill Tamny
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $100/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, Carol & Don Cameron, 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, and the Golden Transcript
Followers:
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Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson
