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   April 2012 Events
Apr 1 April Fool's Day
Did you know that Seth Lake (the Astor House's first proprietor) was notorious for playing pranks on April Fool's Day? Come out to the Astor House Museum for a fun day of Victorian-era games, activities, and tricks in the spirit of Seth Lake. Figure out what is wrong in our historic boarding house and play some tricks on your friends and family.  12:00 to 4:30 p.m.  $3, Members Free.  Astor House Museum, 822 12th Street.
Golden History Museums
Apr 7 - Jun 30 Chihuly Venetians: from the George R. Stroemple Collection
The exhibition will showcase over 45 works from Chihuly's most innovative and unusual series inspired by Art Deco Venetian art. The highlight of the exhibition is the famous Laguna Murano Chandelier that has over 1500 separate pieces of glass that make up five separate elements. The exhibition also features a number of Bottle Stoppers, Putti and Piccolo Venetian glass vases and a number of original drawings by Chihuly related to the Venetians.

Open Daily: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.  Admission is $10.00 for adults; $8.00 for seniors (over 65); $5.00 for students (with a valid id) and youth 7-18. Admission is free to museum members.  Foothills Art Center, 809 15th Street.
Foothills Art Center
Apr 21 Freshly Brewed History
Boarding houses like the Astor House served an important role as community gathering centers in the old West. Carrying on that tradition, Golden History Museums introduces "Freshly Brewed History," a new spin on the traditional Astor House tea. Join us for delicious local coffees, gourmet breakfast pastries, and terrific conversation about Golden history. Our first guest speaker will be announced on February 1st.  9:30 to 11:00 a.m.  $9, Members $7.  Astor House Museum, 822 12th Street.
Golden History Museums
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Contact Individual Organizations

Acousticalley - 720-870-0397
Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering
   Museum - 303-996-2763
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave - 303-526-0744
Colorado Environmental Film Festival - 303-278-8822
Colorado Mountain Club - 303-279-3080
Colorado Railroad Museum - 303-279-4591
CSM Geology Museum - 303-273-3823
Dinosaur Ridge - 303-697-3466
Foothills Art Center - 303-279-3922
Golden Community Choirs - 303-279-5711

Golden History Museums - 303-278-3557
Golden Landmarks Association -
303-279-1236
Golden Library - 303-235-5275
Golden Oldy Cyclery - 720-497-1100
Golden Urban Renewal Authority - 303-279-4162
Golden Visitors Center/Chamber of
   Commerce - 303-279-3113
Jefferson Symphony Orchestra - 303-278-4237
Lookout Mountain Nature Center - 720-497-7600
Miner’s Alley Playhouse - 303-935-3044
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum - 303-277-0377


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