6-9PM The Mountaineering Museum is hosting an opening reception tonight for their new exhibit by Topher Straus. Join us as we kick off a new art exhibit in the Museum that will run through September. The exhibit will be featuring the work of Topher Straus and primarily be works from his “The Parks” series. Join us for drinks, food, and a chance to meet Topher. Learn more….
About the Artist: Topher Straus
Artist Topher Straus is a Colorado born, New York trained fine artist,who sells internationally and has had his work is featured in numerous art galleries. Topher is known for his uplifting color combinations and imaginative concepts. He creates his compositions using his unique blend of photography with digital painting that is printed onto transfer paper then applied to large sheets of aluminum. The pictures are then finished off with a transparent acrylic resin to create a wet looking surface.
6-10PM The 18th annual Mopar Block Party takes place downtown tonight. This free event features cool cars, autograph-signing sessions with race car drivers, race simulators, and other racing-oriented delights. Learn more….
6:30PM City Council has a study session tonight in City Council Chambers. The will review a draft of a Boards and Commissions Manual, designed to provide support, guidance and consistency across boards and commissions to help them be prepared to serve and understand city structure, policies, responsibilities and expectations. The will also review a new Crosswalk Policy Manual, which the Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board has been developing. Chief Welch will provide an update on the state of the Fire Department. The growth of the city and rising number of calls in Clear Creek Canyon are straining the capacity of our largely volunteer Fire Department, so they are looking into ways to deal with that. See the meeting packet….
10AM-2PM Thrilling Thursdays at the Railroad Museum
12-1PM Buzz Behind Bone Broth and Collagen at Natural Grocers
12-1PM Printing with Sun Paper at the Library
6-8PM Cheese Night with Cheese Ranch at Mountain Toad Brewing
6:30-9:30PM CMC Fly Fishing Section Meeting at Wrigley’s
6:30-8PM Learn to build a patio drink stand at Home Depot
7:30PM Fairfield at Miners Alley Playhouse
Tonight’s Live Music:
Ace Hi Tavern – Karaoke, 9PM
Dirty Dogs Roadhouse – Dave Frisk, 6-10PM
Golden Hotel – Teresa Caroll, 6-9PM
New Terrain Brewing – Zeta June, 6-9PM
Wrigley’s Chicago Bar & Grill – Circlin’ the Drain, 5-9PM
Friday Preview:
10AM – Rocky Mountain Quilt Study Group at the Quilt Museum
1-2PM – The Friday Tour at the Railroad Museum
1:30PM – Celestial Henna for Tweens and Teens at the Library
4-5:30PM – Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic at Foothills Animal Shelter
5-8PM – Golden Weekends – live music along Washington Avenue from 5-8PM and free carriage rides from 6-8PM
Live Music at the Ace Hi, Buffalo Rose, Dirty Dogs Roadhouse, Wrigley’s Chicago Bar & Grill, and along Washington Avenue.
