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February
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Show & Tell Exhibition
Have you seen our new exhibition in the newly
renovated Golden History Center? More than 80
objects and photographs from the decades-old City of
Golden collection, including tools from one of the
town's first professional dentists and a superb
collection of Coors pottery are on display. Each of
the objects in the Show & Tell exhibition tells a
unique story about Golden history, from the
18-foot-long Foss Drug sign to Jolly Rancher
memorabilia and a treasure box used to carry gold
and soldiers‚ wages on the Wells Fargo stagecoach.
Turn It Up:
Golden's Musical Memories
This musical extravaganza will feature a number of
instruments, including our J. M. Pelton square grand
piano (once owned by Colorado Territorial Governor
John Evans) and Taylor & Farley melodeon. In
addition, you'll see our one-of-a-kind
velvet-covered Regal upright piano which was
featured at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, and learn
from a special interactive multi-media component
filled with music and video.
10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $5 adult, $4
senior/youth, Members Free. Golden History
Center, 923 10th Street. |
Golden History Museums |
| through Feb 12 |
Present Laughter
Garry Essendine, a popular and pampered actor, is
busily making preparations for an extended overseas
tour with devoted secretary Monica. His plans are
complicated first by Daphne, a beautiful stage
struck ingénue as well as a fatuously ardent
aspiring playwright Roland Maule, who insist on his
attentions. When his wife, his agents and his
numerous admirers arrive, Garry is hard pressed to
escape. Typical of Coward's sparkling dialogue and
alluring wit, Garry finesses the mounting and
potentially embarrassing social faux pas, fleeing
the chaos, reunited with his wife Liz.
Tickets are $19.00 - $26.50. Senior, student,
and group rates available. Miners Alley
Playhouse, 1224 Washington Avenue. For more
information call 303-935-3044 or visit
www.minersalley.com. |
Miners Alley Playhouse |
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through Mar 16 |
Hal Shelton:
Vistas, Mountains and Canyon Lands
Golden, Colorado's Hal Shelton (1916-2004) had a
long and prolific career as an artist and
world-renowned cartographer. Known for his elegant
depictions of the natural landscape and paintings of
west, Shelton's artistic work is in many private and
public collections, including the Library of
Congress. FAC is delighted to present a selection of
Shelton's fine art paintings, some of which have
never been exhibited outside of the Shelton family
collection.
Open Daily: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. $5
Adults, $3 Seniors (65 and up). Free for members
and students. Foothills Art Center, 809 15th
Street. |
Foothills Art Center |
| through Apr 28 |
Male Call: Quilts Made by Men
The boys are back in town. See astonishing quilts by
David Taylor, Ricky Tims, Shawn Quinlan, Jimmy
McBride, and more! 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday-Saturday. $6 adults; $5 seniors; $4
students. RMQM members free. Rocky Mountain
Quilt Museum, 1213 Washington Avenue. |
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum |
| Feb 6 |
Scrambowl
The South Golden Business Group puts on this
fundraiser to raise money for the lights put up for
the holiday season each year on the trees on S.
Golden Road . The trees are growing, along with
vandalism and high wind damage, which has increased
the annual cost. 5:30 and 7:00 p.m.
Golden Bowl, 525 24th Street. For more
information please call 303-279-3113. |
Greater Golden Chamber of
Commerce |
| Feb 6 - 17 |
Sweetheart Book
Sale
Need some romance in your life? Check out a great
selection of the more recent used romance paperbacks
at the Golden Library's Annual Sweetheart Book Sale. These special Romance paperbacks
will be 50 cents each. Look for the red boxes and
Romance signage as you enter the library. The
Romance Books for sale will be on tables outside the
Golden Library meeting room and may be purchased at
the checkout desk. While you're there, peruse the
Used Book Sale shelves near the newspaper reading
room where you will find additional used books and
media from 50 cents to $2.50. Golden Library,
1019 10th Street. |
Golden Library |
| Feb
11 |
Winter Jr. Rangers
Join Naturalists and Jefferson County Park Rangers
for this outdoor wintry adventure. Bundle up for a
one mile hike through the preserve while you learn
about winter weather, cold weather adaptations,
safety and much more. Program best suited for
children ages 6-12; however, all are welcome.
10:00 a.m. Free.
Please register online at
lmnc.jeffco.us
or call 720-497-7600. Registration opens one
month
prior to the date of the program. Lookout
Mountain Nature Center, 910 Colorow Road. |
Lookout Mountain Nature
Center |
| Feb 11 |
West Side Live!
Presents Loose Cannon Bluegrass: The Best Plucking
this Side of the Mississippi
Loose Cannon Bluegrass earns their reputation as one
of the leading country bluegrass bands in the west.
Swinging from lively banjo-laden jumpers to sweet
gospel ballads, the band tells earnest historical
tales and stories of a rural life. But, despite the
country roots, these songs are no simpler than
broken hearts and calloused palms are.
The five-piece ensemble share many, many decades of
musicianship, expertly plucking and strumming banjo,
dobro, guitar, bass and mandolin strings for a
textured sound that is both pure and complicated.
Loose Cannon also shares lead and harmony duties,
each player lending new flavor and perspective to
every new song. Hank Williams, Willie Nelson and
Joni Mitchell faithfuls, even new folk fans of
Oakley Hall, will all find comfort in their tunes.
7:00 p.m. $17 adult / $15 senior / $10
student. Tickets are on sale now at
westsidelivepresents.org. Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Avenue. |
Westside Live! |
| Feb 16 |
Thirsty Third
Thursday
The Museum will be celebrating its four-year
anniversary with beer, music, and free admission.
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. American Mountaineering
Museum, 710 10th Street. All ages are welcome.
Must be over 21 to drink.
More information. |
American Mountaineering
Museum |
| Feb 18 |
Black On Track: African American Connections and
Stories
Colorado railroads provided many
opportunities for the African American community in
Denver. By providing a means of mass transportation
and migration, the thriving community of Five Points
grew and developed as a result.
The Colorado Railroad Museum is commemorating Black
History Month in collaboration with the Blair
Caldwell African American Research Library and the
Black American West Museum for the event.
Listen to storytellers share how the railroad
touched the lives of the black community in the
Denver area and see a photographic exhibit from the
Blair Caldwell African American Research Library
that will demonstrate this rich history.
The railroads carried African American musicians and
their music across the nation. At this event, Jazz
and Blues music from artists like William Grant
Still, Sidney Bechet, and Bix Beiderbecke will carry
you back in time.
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The train departs every
30 minutes between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Cost is $5 for children (under 2 are free), $15 for
adults, $30 for families and $10 for seniors (over
60).
Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Avenue.
For more information please visit the
Colorado Railroad Museum web site. |
Colorado Railroad Museum |
| Feb
18 |
Winter Sketchbook Nature Journaling
Strengthen your personal connection to the natural
world by keeping a sketchbook nature journal. We
will start the program with some basic drawing
practice and then head out on the trails to record
our winter observations. Different journaling
exercises are presented each quarter, so repeat
participation is welcome. All experience levels are
encouraged to attend. Please bring your own
sketchbook. All other supplies provided. Ages
13 - adult.
10:00 a.m. Free.
Please register online at
lmnc.jeffco.us
or call 720-497-7600. Registration opens one
month
prior to the date of the program. Lookout
Mountain Nature Center, 910 Colorow Road. |
Lookout Mountain Nature
Center |
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Feb
18 |
Politics as Usual
Who should have housed the seat of government?
Denver or Golden? This old and historic rivalry will
be revived as community members get to voice their
opinion. However you vote today might not be how you
voted in 1867. Take a look at the issues, see where
you stand, and find out what party your 19th century
self would vote. 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $3,
Members Free. Golden History Museum, 923 10th
Street. |
Golden History Museums |
| Feb
19 |
Winter Stories
Take a walk to explore the winter landscape, and
then come inside to hear a story about Rocky
Mountain wildlife, Native Americans, and/or
Pioneers. Ages 6 - adult.
2:00 p.m. Free.
Please register online at lmnc.jeffco.us
or call 720-497-7600. Registration opens one
month
prior to the date of the program. Lookout
Mountain Nature Center, 910 Colorow Road. |
Lookout Mountain Nature
Center |
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Feb 19 |
Jefferson Symphony Orchestra - Three
American Giants
Erik Peterson, violinist joins the Jefferson
Symphony Orchestra (JSO) to perform the beautiful
Barber violin concerto. You'll also hear the JSO's
premiere performance of Corigliano's dramatic
Symphony No. 1 "Of Rage and Remembrance" which
commemorates the lives of those who have succumbed
to AIDS. Copeland's Danzon Cubano rounds out this
exciting program featuring Three American Giant
composers.
3:00 p.m. Tickets: Adult $22, Senior
$17, College Student $12, Student (13-17yr) $11,
Child (5-12yr) $8, Under 5 yr Free. Green
Center, Colorado School of Mines, 924 16th Street
(on 16th Street, one block west of Washington
Avenue).
For more information please visit
www.jeffersonsymphonyorchestra.org. |
Jefferson Symphony Orchestra |
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Feb
23 - 25 |
Colorado Environmental Film Festival
The Colorado Environmental Film Festival (CEFF) is
an exciting, inspiring, and energizing event that
includes world-class environmental films with
representatives from local and national
organizations and companies, topical forums and
discussions, and films for youth. For more
information please visit
www.ceff.net. |
Colorado
Environmental Film Festival |
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Feb 24 - Apr 1 |
Master Class
The glamorous diva Maria Callas is holding
a voice class at Julliard. She retreats into
recollections about the glories of her own life and
career, including her affair with Aristotle Onassis.
Master Class is an incredible backstage look at one
of opera's most iconic personalities.
Tickets are $19.00 - $26.50. Senior, student,
and group rates available. Miners Alley
Playhouse, 1224 Washington Avenue. For more
information call 303-935-3044 or visit
www.minersalley.com. |
Miners Alley
Playhouse |
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Feb 26 |
Buffalo Bill
Celebration
Celebrate the birthday of one of America’s greatest
legends, William “Buffalo Bill” Cody. Sing Happy
Birthday, eat cake, play games and maybe even learn
a thing or two on this very festive FREE day.
Join the Museum staff at noon for a ceremonial
cutting of the cake by a photogenic collection of
Buffalo Bill look-a-likes. Then wander through the
Museum exhibits, visiting with costumed volunteers
as they discuss the Native Americans, buffalo and
cowboys that were such a vital part of Buffalo
Bill’s life. At 1:30 p.m. the action moves back
outside for the annual Buffalo-Chip Tossing Contest.
Prizes will be awarded in both an adult and child’s
category.
12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Buffalo Bill Museum &
Grave, 987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road. |
Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave |
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Acousticalley
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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
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Golden History Museums -
303-278-3557
Golden
Landmarks Association
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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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