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What's Happening in Golden - Wednesday, May. 13th, 2026

News and events in Golden, Colorado. Wednesday, May. 13th, 2026

,   and  Barb Warden
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Marks the Spot

Photo by Joyce Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?

Events for Wednesday, May. 13th

Golden History Tours
Toddler Time - Registration Required
Trivia Night @ Golden Mill

For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar

7:30-9AM Citizens Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC) @ City Hall

Today's agenda includes the following topics:

  • CBAC will hear about the Finance Department's recent restructuring and expansion.
  • City staff will report on their plans to manage crowds along the Creek.
  • The City Manager will provide "city updates."
  • CBAC members will report on "community conversations" that might be relevant to City operations or finance.

9AM-12PM En Plein Air

Photo by Joyce Davell

Participants will be guided through choosing a subject, simplifying what we see, and building an interesting composition using drawing and watercolor, as we capture both cherished and unique outdoor locations in Golden.

Each of the sessions will build upon each other as we focus on: learning what art materials are really necessary, basic drawing techniques, capturing a quick expression of the scene, basic compositional ideas, painting techniques, and so much more. This class meets twice on May 13 and 20. Register

Location:

Foothills Art Center
809 15th Street   (Map)

1-3PM Be Bold. Be Free. Paint What You See! @ Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus

In this 2 session watercolor class, participants will capture what is seen - the scene, the object, or the person in an understandable way. Participants will learn about composition and color, values and abstract shapes, and how to tie all the elements together to create a unique painting. Participants will also explore how to use those elements to communicate the emotion behind the subject matter. 

This class meets twice on May 13 and 20. Register

Location:

Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
809 15th Street   (Map)

4-5:15PM Tween Scene: Coding Adventure @ Golden Library

Learn how to think like programmers using block-based coding! Create mini-games and solve Minecraft puzzle challenges while learning real coding skills and problem-solving.

This monthly event is exclusively for tweens in 4th through 6th grade to provide a regular opportunity to explore and express themselves. Please honor this age limit to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all participants. Register

Location:

Golden Library
1019 10th Street   (Map)

6-7:30PM Community Meet & Greet with Councilors @ Wrigley's Chicago Bar & Grill

Join Ward 1 (Emily Kurzinski), Ward 2 (Gerhard Pfau), and District 1 (Lisa Vitry) councilors for an informal community meet-and-greet. 

There’s no formal agenda, just an opportunity to connect, have open conversations, and get to know one another. Stop by to share your thoughts, ask questions, or simply say hello. We look forward to hearing from you and spending time together as a community. More information

Location:

Wrigley's Chicago Bar & Grill
18200 W. Colfax Avenue   (Map)

6:30PM Historic Preservation Board Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers

This meeting will begin with a 45 minute study session in which new board members will be "oriented." The group will also review and provide comment on Golden's draft preservation guidelines.

After that, the business meeting will begin with public comment.

Vacant lot at 916 9th St. - Google Street Images

They will consider providing a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for someone to build a new house with accessory garage at 916 9th Street (map), in the 8th and 9th Street Historic District.

612 10th St. (map) - Google Street Images

They will then discuss providing a Certificate of Appropriateness (COP) for demolition of 612 10th St. (map). AC Development plans to remove this 1869 home to make way for the Clayworks development.

Location:

City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street   (Map)

7-10PM Country Line Dancing with Jeff Goodwin and The Front Range Cowboys @ Buffalo Rose

Get ready to boot scoot and boogie at Golden’s hottest country night! Join Jeff Goodwin and the Front Range Cowboys for an evening of toe-tapping tunes and line dancing that’ll have you two-stepping till closing time. These local favorites know how to pack a dance floor and keep the energy high with authentic country sounds that’ll transport you straight to honky-tonk heaven. Whether you’re a seasoned line dancer or just looking to kick back with some cold drinks and hot music, this is your chance to experience the magic that’s been building a devoted following across the Front Range.

So grab your boots, bring your friends, and prepare for a night of unforgettable country fun at the legendary Buffalo Rose! $10 presale / $15 at the door

Location:

Buffalo Rose (main venue)
1119 Washington Avenue   (Map)

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Live Music for Wednesday, May. 13th

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  • 6-9PM Chris Koltak @ Miners Saloon
  • More Live Music
    4-8PM     Chrispy @ Mountain Toad
    5-8PM Dave Frisk @ Rock Rest Lodge
    5:30-8:30PM Open Mic Night @ Barrels and Bottles 
    5-8PM Dave Frisk @ Rock Rest Lodge

For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar

Golden History: Bucket of Blood

Headline from the May 13, 1943 Colorado Transcript
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83 Years Ago
The May 13, 1943 Colorado Transcript led with the lurid headline, “Citizens Consider ‘Bucket of Blood’ Ordinance Insufficient: Men and Women Petition City Council for Protective Regulations for Children.”

That Golden citizens are thoroughly aroused over what they have seen happening on the streets, in alleys, and in places of refreshment and amusement at hours when young children should be at home with their parents, was evidenced last Friday night when the Golden City Council chambers were crowded to overflowing with men and women…urging that ordinances be passed and enforced which will discourage and decrease juvenile delinquency.
Colorado Transcript – May 13, 1943

Golden in the 1940s

Wow! What awful things were happening to Golden’s children in 1943?

The article goes on to explain that parents were concerned that teenagers (not precisely “young children”) were playing pool and drinking 3.2% beer in Golden. Representatives from “the Big Four” (the Chamber, the PTA, the Kiwanis, and the Lions) all petitioned City Council to establish a curfew and fund a supervised summer recreation program so that Golden’s youth would have wholesome alternatives to pool and beer.

The appeals were successful. A supervised summer recreation program was funded and a curfew of 9:30PM was established for children aged 18 and younger.

But what was the “Bucket of Blood?” To learn about that, we need to go back to…

106 Years Ago
The May 13, 1920 Colorado Transcript announced that 40 prominent women had spoken to City Council in support of a “Cabaret Ordinance.” The new law would require cafes and restaurants to apply for a permit, pay a license fee, and provide letters of commendation by “two reputable citizens of the city.” Businesses that sold only food would be assessed modest fees. Businesses that also offered dancing, music, card-playing or other entertainments would pay much higher permit fees.

The Bucket of Blood was in the approximate location of the current Buffalo Rose

The goal of the worthy citizens was to close down one particularly disreputable business on Washington Avenue called the “Bucket of Blood.” That establishment evidently offered “dancing, music, card-playing or other entertainments.” Worse still, it was reputedly frequented by people from Denver.

The ordinance passed, and the offending Bucket of Blood closed a month later.

The Transcript was such a respectable newspaper, and such a Golden booster, that it’s nearly impossible to find any evidence of historic vice. Sometimes, though, we can infer its presence by tracking new ordinances as they arise.

107 Years Ago
In 1919, Council passed an ordinance stating that “no bawdy house, house of ill-fame, house of assignation, or place for the practice of fornication, or common ill-governed or disorderly house, dance hall, road-house or cafe with dance hall in connection, or cabaret shall be kept or maintained within the limits of the City of Golden.”

Was that ordinance passed in response to existing businesses, or was Council just anxious that no such businesses come to Golden? On this issue, the Transcript is mum.

Weather

Overnight's Weather

Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 56, with temperatures rising to around 61 overnight. West wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday's Weather

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 83 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night's Weather

Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 62, with temperatures rising to around 66 overnight. Southwest wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy, 62°F

Thursday: Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 85°F

Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 56°F

Friday: Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 84°F

Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 57°F

Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 83°F

Saturday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 55°F

Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 78°F

Sunday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 46°F

Monday: Showers And Thunderstorms, 57°F

Monday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 39°F

Tuesday: Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 65°F

News About Golden - May 13, 2026

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Helping Nurture Small Businesses

The 2026 Golden Farmers Market

New: Additional Golden Midweek Market!

Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden Farmers Market, Golden Midweek Market

(Golden, CO) The annual Golden Farmers Market is ready for an exciting 2026 season with goals of providing fresh produce to the community, being a social hub for families and friends, and providing a nurturing incubator to local small businesses. More than one-hundred vendors are specifically selected for their products, from acai treats to athletic wear, but also for their need for a weekly business setting to help them reach the next level of success in their growth. Organizers take great pride in helping small businesses thrive.

New for 2026! Golden Midweek Market: The Golden Farmers Market saw the need for an additional midweek market for local patrons to keep their pantries fresh all summer, and to reach people in a different part of the city. As a solution, they created a separate Golden Midweek Market at Golden High School each Wednesday from June 3rd through July 29th, 2026. This will be smaller in scale than their weekly Saturday market and still chockfull of delicious local produce and artisan foods. In addition, it will welcome SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks, just like their Saturday market. Golden High School is located at 701 24th Street, Golden... Read more... Download PDF below.

2026 Golden Farmers Market Press Release
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Supporters

Many thanks to the people and organizations who support What’s Happening in Golden?  If you would like to support local news, please CLICK HERE!

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, 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, and Golden PT & Pilates

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, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, 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, and Carie Chimbel

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