9AM – The Public Art Commission will meet in City Council Chambers. They will be finalizing events and responsibilities for Artsweek Golden (which is just around the corner–July 8th-14th). They will discuss their plan to paint murals in many places around town, and their plan to turn seven signal boxes into objets d’art. They are printing an “Artventure” book, that people will use to tour Golden’s public art. See the meeting packet for more info….
10AM – The Railroad Museum is celebrating Thrilling Thursdays with railroad related crafts and demonstrations. Today’s focus is Pullman Porters. Bring your kids, grandkids and friends to learn about all things railroads!
4PM – The City will conduct a public hearing to consider information concerning the execution and delivery by the City of a Lease Purchase Agreement of the 160,000 square foot office building on a 3.5 acre parcel of land located at 311 Tenth Street. The City plans to turn the building into a Civic Center. You can learn more about the planned project at GuidingGolden.com/golden-civic-center. See the Notice of Public Hearing for the full scope of all that will be discussed during the public hearing.
Where you can’t go:
As predicted, the Civic Foundation’s Golden Summer Jam and Foothills Animal Shelter Hoppy Hour are both sold out. (Have fun, everyone who got tickets!)
Where you can go:
6-8PM – Here’s some consolation: Table Mountain Inn is hosting Margarita Alley from 6-8PM. Stop by the exclusive Margarita Alley to explore free appetizers, beer and tequila tastings, plus live music! Surrounded by cool ambience in the hidden Kokopelli patio, guests feel like they found a Southwestern speakeasy to relax in.
6-8PM – Member Preview at Foothills Art Center – Evolving Perceptions: Studio Art Quilt Associates, CO/UT/WY Region
6:15-8:15PM – Surprisingly, there are still a couple of openings in the Flower Power Cooking Class at Earth Sweet Botanicals. Call the store to grab one of the spots: 303-278-1260.
6:30PM – City Council will meet in City Council Chambers. They will consider updates to our Building, Electric, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, Residential, and Fire Codes. They will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning change for the Overlook Property to allow commercial development on this 27 acre parcel. Neighboring residents are very opposed to this change, primarily because of the increase in traffic that would have to go through their neighborhood. City Staff will update Council on the inspections taking place on the Coors property. There will be a public hearing and a vote on the method of financing $25 million to buy the municipal center. They will consider a request to permit outdoor seating for the new businesses going into the former mortuary at 1100 Washington.
Council will also discuss several issues about the parking lot between 12th & 13th/Arapahoe and Miners Alley. The lot is consistently full (photo above notwithstanding), so there is some discussion of forcing downtown employees to park elsewhere (in the parking garages). The south half of the lot belongs to the Foss family, and they’re considering resuming control of their half, and blocking it off from the City half. The Stillman family (Ace Hi) needs to build a new trash/recycling enclosure and the only available place to do it is in that parking lot. Lots of interesting topics tonight…see the meeting packet for the details.
7PM – Happy Hour and Adaptive Film Night at the Mountaineering Center: Join Paradox Sports and Adaptive Adventures for a community film night at the American Alpine Club in Golden, CO. Films feature local climbers and their recent pursuits in the vertical world. All proceeds go directly towards providing rock climbing opportunities for people with disabilities in the Front Range.SCHEDULE: 6pm – 7pm: Doors open and happy hour 6:45pm: Welcome and films begin * Dead Last (9 min) – Featuring Kaitlyn Heatherly * Craig’s Reaction (25 min) – Featuring Craig DeMartino, currently on tour with Banff Worldwide and Mountainfilm! * Adaptive (30 min) – Featuring Jim Ewing and Maureen Beck’s ascent of the Lotus Flower Tower 8:00pm: Q + A with featured athletes, Raffle, and poster signing 9:00pm: Closing remarksCost: $10 * All proceeds support Paradox Sports and Adaptive Adventures adaptive climbing programs in the front range.
Live Music:
Ace Hi Tavern – Karaoke at 9PM
Dirty Dogs Roadhouse – Dave Frisk, 6-10PM
New Terrain Brewing – Pro-Leisure, 6-9PM
Table Mountain Inn – Live Music, 6-8PM
Friday Preview:
10AM – Story Time with the Hens at the Clear Creek History Park (History Museum Members only)
1PM – Friday Tour (Cabooses) at the Railroad Museum
5-8PM – Live Music on the Avenue (downtown Golden)
6-8PM – Free Carriage Rides Downtown
6:30PM – Colorado Rails & Cocktails: Happy 60th Birthday, Colorado Railroad Museum!
7PM – Art and Conversation: Morality within the realm of Artificial Intelligence by Foothills Art Center at the Golden Library
8PM – Murder, Mayhem, and Madness Tour
