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The Weekend is Upon Us!

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LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND
FRIDAY

GOLDEN HIGH SCHOOL – Instrumental Concert at 7PM
ACE HI TAVERN – Karaoke at 9:00 p.m.
BARRELS AND BOTTLES BREWERY – Nomad Neighbors 6-9PM
THE BUFFALO ROSE – One More Time 4PM
GOLDEN MOON SPEAKEASY – Roots & Rhythm (time not specified)
SATURDAY
ACE HI TAVERN – Karaoke at 9PM
THE BUFFALO ROSE – David Booker 2PM
GOLDEN MOON SPEAKEASY – Anthony Russo (time not specified)
WEST SIDE LIVE! – The Vanguard Combo 7PM
SUNDAY
GOLDEN MOON SPEAKEASY – CP30 5-8PM


This is the final weekend for both productions at Miners Alley PlayhouseHir will be performed at 7:30 Friday and Saturday and at 1 on Sunday.   The children’s production, Robin Hood, will be shown twice on Saturday–at 11AM and again at 1PM.

For you quilters gone wild, The Golden Quilt Company is hosting their monthly Quilt ‘Til You Wilt gathering tonight.  Bring a project and a snack to share, and we’ll supply the pizza and soft drinks. Please call 720-524-4825 to reserve your place.  All fabric is discounted 20% from 5-8PM.

Saoirse Charis-Graves will hold her monthly Coffee with a Councilor tomorrow morning from 10-11 at Bean Fosters.

Music, Movies, and African-American Culture

One More Time at the Buffalo Rose - Golden Colorado

Lots of live music in town today!

CSM LIBRARYMelodic Miners, Women’s A Cappella Group at noon
GOLDEN MOON SPEAKEASY – Tomahawk Fox 8-11PM
THE BUFFALO ROSE – One More Time 4-7PM
BARRELS & BOTTLES – Maya Bennett Session 6-9PM
ACE HI TAVERN – Karaoke at 9:00 p.m.

Colorado Environmental Film Festival - Golden ColoradoAnd of course, the Colorado Environmental Film Festival is going strong.  They’ll be showing environmental documentaries from 10AM-9:30PM at the American Mountaineering Center.  There’s a special section for kids this morning from 10-12:30.  See the full schedule and the film descriptions.

Colorado School of Mines Black Engineers - Golden ColoradoThe National Society of Black Engineers at the School of Mines will celebrate African/African-American culture tonight from 6:30-9. The event will feature African/African American food, jazz, step performance, a raffle and more! Everyone is welcome to come. Bring family and friends! It’s free!  Learn more….

Friday Night Options

Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum - Golden ColoradoMuseums
The Quilt Museum is celebrating the opening of their latest exhibition, Evolutions, with a members-only reception tonight from 6-8.  Meet the exhibitors and enjoy refreshments.

Colorado Railroad Museum - Golden Colorado

The Railroad Museum is holding one of their popular Colorado Rails and Cocktails events tonight.  The topic will be “Trains and the National Western Stock Show.”  The admission charge is $15 for members and $20 for non-members, which includes two drinks.  Doors open at 5:30 and the talk will begin at 6:30.

Theater
Miners Alley will perform Hir at 7:30 tonight.  This interesting and challenging play is drawing rave reviews.

Music
The Kevin Matthews Trio will play at Golden Moon Speakeasy tonight from 8-11, and Kyle Donovan will play at Barrels & Bottles from 6-8.

 

Postcards & Music

The Denver Postcard Show is happening this weekend at the Jeffco Fairgrounds (map).  They’re open today from 11AM-7PM and tomorrow from 9:30AM-4:30PM.

The Denver Postcard Show is unique. Why? Because of the many friendly faces and the variety of merchandise at every show! Not only will you find thousands of antique and collectible postcards but also trade cards, stereoview cards, photographs and other paper memorabilia. For beginning collectors there are even bargain boxes of cards starting at 25 cents each. Door prizes are contributed by the dealers. Typically these are spending certificates that can be used at the dealer’s booth. Food is available on site and there is plenty of free parking. $5.00 Admission

Live Music in Golden Colorado

Looking for some live music?  Dogs Love Trucks will be playing in the bar at the Buffalo Rose today from 4-7PM.  Tim Stiles will be playing at Barrels & Bottles tonight from 6-9PM.  Yoshi and Dan Z. will be at Golden Moon Speakeasy from 8-11.

David Booker will be playing at the Buffalo Rose tomorrow (Saturday) from 4-7PM and then at Golden Moon Speakeasy from 8-11.

Start of Winter Break

Railroad Museum

The Golden public schools are starting their winter break today, so be on the lookout for irrational exuberance on the part of our young ‘uns!  If they’re already bored, take them to the Railroad Museum.  They’re open today and tomorrow from 9-5 and will be closed on the 24th-26th.

Christmas Snow globeThe Library will have a DIY snowglobes lab tomorrow morning from 11-11:30 for kids 6 and younger.  Speaking of the library, they will be CLOSED both Saturday and Sunday, so if you need books, movies, & music for the holiday weekend, get in and stock up before 5PM tomorrow.

Winter Coat Drive
Barrels & Bottles, Cannonball Creek, and Bob’s Atomic Burgers are all collecting coats and winter clothing for the Jeffco Action Center.  You can drop them off from now through the 26th.

Music, Beer, and Stress-Free Shopping

Thirsty Thursday at the Mountaineering Museum

Don’t forget Thirsty Thursday tonight from 6-8:30 at the Mountaineering Museum.  They’ll have happy hour from 6-7 and a gear giveaway from L.L. Bean at 7, including a free pair of Pathfinder snowshoes and a Kenosha Pass guided snowshoe trip.  Tonight’s beer is provided by Upslope Brewing Company of Boulder.  A presentation about snowshoeing will begin at 7:15.

Foothills Art Center promises Stress-Free Shopping for Men tonight from 6-8.  Calling all husbands, sons, fathers, boyfriends and brothers! We are here to help you with all your holiday shopping! Come and shop with beers, pretzels and shopping helpers!

Tonight’s Music:  The Jefferson Brass Quintet will play Christmas music at the Golden History Center from 6-7.  Tim Stiles will be playing acoustic music tonight at Barrels & Bottles from 5:30-8:30.  Electric Red will be at Golden Moon Speakeasy from 7-10.  Rastasaurus will play acoustic raggae at New Terrain Brewing from 6-9.

Have you noticed the countdown where the M normally shines?  Tonight it will be down to “1.”  That means one day to Mines graduation!  Undergrad commencement will start at 9:30, and graduate student commencement is at 3.

The Celebration Continues….

Here’s today’s schedule of events:

8:30-10AMPancakes with Santa at the Blue Canyon Grill
10:30-11AM –  Parade
11-12AM – Free rides with the Golden Hayride–board at the Clear Creek History Park’s parking lot
12-3PMNewfoundland Dog Cart rides for children – board at the Clear Creek History Park’s parking lot
11AM-2PMKids crafts at Foothills Art Center – gingerbread houses!  $8 for non-members and $5 for members
1PMThe Story of the Nutcracker at Miners Alley Children’s Theater
2PM – Virtuosity Dance Center’s version of The Nutcracker at Golden High School

Get an family portrait at Golden City Victorian Christmas Old Time Photo between 11AM and 2PM at 1123 Washington Avenue.

Stop at Avenue Gifts between 12 and 3 to meet one of Santa’s helpers (and get a small gift for the kids!).

Spinster Sisters will have a DIY salt soak station where visitors can mix their own scents.  They’ll also be serving cider & cookies.  10% of their proceeds today will be donated to Earth Force.

Truly BoHotique is offering 20% off all gift items.

Barrels & Bottles and Cannonball Creek are both drop-off locations for a coat drive for The Jeffco Action Center.  They’ll be accepting coats through the 18th.

Off To The Races

Today:
8-1 Farmers Market
8:30-5 Day Out with Thomas
9-4 Old House Vintage Market
9-1 Golden Community Choirs Garage Sale near the farmers market
9-12 Toby’s Pet Parade and Fair
9:15-9:45 Family Time at the Library
10-12 Coffee with Councilor Casey Brown at City Hall
11-10PM 3rd Anniversary Party at Barrels & Bottles
11 DIY: Putting Your Garden to Bed at the Library
1 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Miners Alley
7:30 God of Carnage at Miners Alley

Tomorrow:
goldengiddyup2The Golden Giddyup Mountain Bike Race will be based in Lions Park.  Packet pickup will begin at 6:30 and the racers will go out in waves, beginning at 7:30.  The routes will include trails on Apex, Chimney Gulch, and North Table Mountain. The Giddyup features an enduro-style format, with timed descents and climbs, meaning all styles and strengths will be celebrated on stage.  The awards ceremony will take place at 4:30.  An all-day Mountain Bike Festival will take place in Lions Park with beer, food, and bicycle vendors.

Speaking of Races:

goldengallop2016aThe Golden Gallop, which benefits the Golden Schools Foundation, takes place next Sunday, September 25th.  The race includes a 5K, a 10K, and a fun run for kids.  Walking and running are both acceptable!  Learn more….

The Coyote Classic, benefiting Shelton Elementary, is scheduled for October 10th.

Preview of September Events

Another interesting month in Golden!  For the details on these events, see the Golden.com calendar.

1
Tiny Home Expo at the Library
Have you met your local raptor? at the Nature Center
2
Furry Friends Social at the Green Paw
Quilt til You Wilt at Golden Quilt Company
3
Coffee with Councilor Charis-Graves
Homesteaders Day at the Clear Creek History Park
Golden Super Cruise
5
Last day to sign up for Be A Tool Neighborhood Rehab Project
7
Bonfils Blood Drive at the Library
TriceraTOTs at Dinosaur Ridge
Trout Unlimited Meeting
8
Spark! at Mines-Politics of Energy
Backyard Bluegrass Series at Columbine Bar
Geology Museum Lecture: A Rock of Consequence
9
Best Herbs & Spices to Fight Inflammation at Earth Sweet Botanicals
God of Carnage opens at Miners Alley
10
Day Out with Thomas – 10th & 11th
Safety & Preparedness Day at the Fire Department
Marketing Your Art – Foothills Art Center
Courthouse Hill Walking Tour – History Center
Spanish Time at the Library
Legend of Sleepy Hollow opens at Miners Alley
Neighborhood Rehab Project
11
Golden author at the Library
MS Hootenanny Fundraiser at the Buffalo Rose
12
Golden Concert Choir Membership Night
13
Railroad Museum Book Club
Golden Beer Talks: 100% Renewable Energy Generation
Jeffco Innovators Workshop – Gunslingers
14
Geology Museum Open House
Rain Barrel Talk with State Rep Jesse Danielson
15
Epic Events – Exhibit Opening for History Museum’s new Timeline Exhibit
Thirsty Thursday at the Mountaineering Museum
Beer Class at Golden City Brewery – Oktoberfest
16
NREL Walking Tour
Ribbing Cutting at GTO Physical Therapy
17
Day Out with Thomas at the Railroad Museum – 17th&18th
Old House Vintage Market in Parfet Park
Golden Choirs Garage Sale
Toby’s Pet Parade at Foothills Animal Shelter
Art Marketing Class at Foothills Art Center
3rd Anniversary – Barrels & Bottles
Golden Oktoberfest
80th Anniversary Campaign Launch and Black & White Night Gala
A celebration of Hops at Cannonball Creek
18
Buffalo Bill’s Western Roundup at Buffalo Bill Museum
Movie vs. Book – Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy at Library
Golden Giddyup / Mountain Bike Festival
19
Gold Rush Walking Tour – Golden History Museum
Family Lab at the Library
In Plein Site Kickoff Exhibition at the Courthouse
20
Colorado Railroad Museum Storytime and Craft
Questions about Medicare at the Library
Book Group at the Library – Strength in What Remains by Tracy Kidder
22
Sewing 101 Class at The Stitching Factory
23
Golden High School Homecoming Parade and Game
Freaky Friday at the Library
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening at the Woodhouse Day Spa
Laughs for Love at the Mountaineering Center
24
Social Media for Artists at Foothills Art Center
Raise a Reader at the Library
Make Ahead Meals at Earth Sweet Botanicals
Day Out with Thomas – 24th & 25th
25
SPARK! Alzheimer’s Association event at Foothills Art Center
Golden Gallop
26
STEM Girls at the Library
27
Golden Bike Cruise – 1970s Costumes
29
Community Needle-Free Flu Shot Day
Central City Lecture at the History museum
Ski Season Kickoff Party at the Mountaineering Center
30
Drumline Concert
Free Food Talk on Fiber at Earth Sweet Botanicals

Walking and talking

In lieu of their usual meeting, the Golden Urban Renewal Authority will spend tonight walking through and discussing the West Colfax urban renewal area.  They are considering several sidewalk and trail improvements to improve safety, walkability, and general appeal in this part of town.  See their meeting packet for a map showing the area under consideration.


Golden Beer Talks

Tomorrow night’s Golden Beer Talk (Tuesday 5/10) features the Deputy State Historian, Jason Hanson.  This is Mr. Hanson’s second visit to Beer Talks.  You may remember him from his discussion of A Ditch in Time, the story of Denver Water, which he co-authored with Patricia Limerick.  This time, he will give a history of brewing in Colorado.

The first locally brewed key of Colorado beer was tapped in Denver to rave reviews from residents at the end of 1859, and today more than 300 breweries throughout the state pour locally made libations for appreciative patrons.

Hanson explores the history of the state’s early breweries and the agricultural enterprises that supported them. Along the way, Hanson investigates what the state’s brewing industry can tell us about broader economic forces–and what exactly it means to buy local when you’re buying the next round.

In addition to his duties as Deputy State Historian at History Colorado, Hanson is a member of the research faculty at the Center of the American West at the University of Colorado Boulder. His work focuses on issues related to natural resource development, land use and Colorado history–with a beer in hand when applicable!

Golden Beer Talks meet at Windy Saddle Cafe, 1110 Washington Avenue.  The talk starts at 6:30.  In order to stake out a table, come a bit earlier.  Dinner is available, but no purchase is required.  This month’s featured Golden brewery is Barrels & Bottles.