9AM The Public Art Commission will meet this morning in City Council Chambers. They will discuss relocating “Run & Fly” from its location on Highway 93 to someplace where it will get more attention–possibly on some City-owned open space. They will also go through the Heart of Golden 2020 process. Assuming it’s similar to what we did at the public open house, they will look at a map of the Clear Creek Corridor and put sticky notes around the map, showing where they think buildings, art, amenities, etc., should be located. They will also discuss their budget and where they want to add new projects this year. See the meeting packet for more information….
Speaking of art: in looking through old photos last night I came across the photo above, taken in 2011. GURA had built the parking garage, but the buildings at either end had not yet been constructed. In order to soften the look of the tall, unadorned walls, GURA ordered large vinyl prints made of paintings by local artists and hung them on the north and south ends of the garage.
6PM The Golden History Museum has been offering a great lecture series this year–I’ve attended several, and I plan to go to this one: A Campers’ Republic: How Camping Became a National Ritual. At first glance, camping out seems like a simple proposition: a chance to get back to nature and get away from it all. A closer look at how this recreational habit got built into American culture and federal infrastructure reveals a more complex story of dying Sequoia trees, the Great Depression, and hopes for democracy. Get a ticket for the lecture.
While you’re thinking about it, here are some more lectures you might want to get on your calendar:
Feb 12 Unconventional Women of the West
Feb 24 Suing for Freedom: Slavery and the Law in Early America
Mar 4 Pikes Peak: On Common Ground
Mar 12 From Beets to Bayonets: Colorado’s War on Migrant Labor
Mar 23 The Dairy Route Through Golden: A look at how ten dollar milk cows gave us sugar bowls, cream caps, soda fountains and mozzarella cheese
April 9 Wharf Rats from New Orleans
April 20 What are we really arguing about? Environmentalism in the 21st Century
6:15-8:15PM Need some new dinner ideas? Join the cooking class tonight at Earth Sweet Botanicals: 5 Ingredient Meals. Fast, economical, healthy, and delicious recipes! Get dinner (or breakfast, or lunch) on the table quickly and with minimal cleanup. Learn how to mix and match spices with vegetables to add even more options. Get your taste-buds ready to enjoy all of the recipes prepared in class. Menu: Italian Plolenta Bake, Spicy Broccoli & Rice, Crispy No-cheese quesadillas, Super Quick Blender Pancakes, Sun Butter Cookies. All recipes are gluten-free & vegan! Call the store to hold your spot: 303-278-1260. Cost: $50.
More Thursday Events:
10:15AM Preschool Nature Nuts at the Lookout Mountain Nature Center: Fascinating Foxes
9AM Public Art Commission Meeting
9:15AM Baby Time at the Library
10:15AM Toddler Time at the Library
11:15AM Family Yoga at the Library
11:15AM Preschool Nature Nuts at the Lookout Mountain Nature Center: Fascinating Foxes
6:15PM Overeaters Anonymous at Natural Grocers (map)
6:30PM Overeaters Anonymous at the Methodist Church (map)
7PM Golden High School One Act Plays
7:30PM Miners Alley Playhouse – Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune
Thursday Music:
6PM Derek Hall & the Possibilities at Buffalo Rose
6PM Dave Frisk at Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
6PM Highland Ramblers at New Terrain Brewing Company
6PM Open Pick Night at Over Yonder Brewing
8PM Karaoke at Rock Rest Lodge
9PM Karaoke at Ace-Hi Tavern
Preview of Friday Events:
9:15AM Baby Time at the Library
9:30AM Born in a Shed on the Banks of the South Platte River: The Trek of a First-Generation Daughter After Emancipation
10AM Open Studio at Foothills Art Center
10:15AM Toddler Time at the Library
11:30AM FrontPorch February Friday Potluck Socia
12PM Concert in the School of Mines Library: Jazz Ensemble
12PM Grandmas on Strike about Climate Change at the Buffalo Bill statue
1PM The Friday Tour – Highlights if the Colorado Railroad Museum Collection
4PM Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic at Foothills Animal Shelter
7PM Golden High School One Act Plays
7PM Open Mic / Easel Night
7PM Colorado Rails and Cocktails: Locomotive No. 20
7:30PM Miners Alley Playhouse – Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune
