| through November 15 |
Hansel and Gretel
A new twist on this tale from The Brothers Grimm will delight young and old alike.
Tickets are just $6.00 for children and adults, $5.00 for seniors (62 and up). Special rates for groups of ten or more apply. Weekday performances are available, but vary, so call for information. Every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. For reservations, call 303-279-7800. |
Heritage Square |
through
Nov 1 |
Amish Quilts - 30 years of collecting from the Hite Collection and Above the Barr - collection from national quilter Barbara Barr
$6.00 adults, $4.00 seniors. Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1111 Washington Avenue. For more information visit www.rmqm.org. |
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum |
| August 28 - October 2 |
Concepts and Critique in Painting with Pat Rucker
This energetic course focuses on innovative ideas and composition and offers projects based on historical and contemporary trends in art. Each six week session of this course is original, researched, and presented with extensive visual examples by the instructor. Class participants create one painting (drawing, photo, print, etc.) outside class each week to be critiqued the following week. Shared ideas, support, and lively discussion create a warm atmosphere where artists of all levels, styles and media can benefit. 1:00 - 4:00pm (6 Thursdays). $110 / $99 FAC Members. Foothills Art Center, 809 15th Street. To register call 303-279-3922.
This is a six-week class which runs from 8/28/2008 through 10/2/2008. |
Foothills Art Center |
| Sept 19 - Nov 9 |
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Join us for a spooky fun mystery!
Wednesday & Thursday...5:30pm meal; 7:00pm show
Friday...6:00pm meal; 8:00pm show
Saturday...6:00pm meal; 8:00pm show
Sunday...12:00pm meal; 2:00 show |
Heritage Square Music Hall |
| Sept 30 |
A Dose of Gross: Animal Oddities
Mother Nature’s creatures sure have some strange ways of behaving and protecting themselves from danger. Children find out that animals and insects can be downright yucky during A Dose of Gross. Melissa Cole, with The Wildlife Experience, explains how animals go to extremes to adjust to their environment and react to threats. Kids will perform hands-on activities to see first-hand how animals can seem gross as they try to adapt and protect themselves. This Knott’s Kids series, for children ages 6 and up, is linked to the Animal Grossology Exhibition at The Wildlife Experience in Parker from Sept. 27, 2008 to April 26, 2009. Attendance is limited to 40 people. Free tickets are required. 4:00 p.m. |
Golden Library |
| October 2008 Events |
| through Nov 9 |
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Join us for a spooky fun mystery!
Wednesday & Thursday...5:30pm meal; 7:00pm show
Friday...6:00pm meal; 8:00pm show
Saturday...6:00pm meal; 8:00pm show
Sunday...12:00pm meal; 2:00 show |
Heritage Square Music Hall |
| Oct 1 |
Story Time at Clear Creek Books
Children and their adult(s) will enjoy different stories each week. 10:30am. 1200 Washington Ave. |
Clear Creek Books |
| Oct 1 - 29 |
But Is It Art? Discovering Four Styles of Art with Susan Elliot
If you're puzzled about contemporary art, this five-week course will help to demystify it by comparing it to its historical predecessors. During each class, using slides and videos, one of four major styles of art (Realism, Classicism, Expressionism and Surrealism) will be featured. Students will also learn how to look at a work of art by considering its content, meaning, and its many formal aspects. The course will culminate with a tour of the Denver Art Museum to identify examples of all four styles. The instructor anticipates lively discussion and interaction among the class participants and welcomes all levels of art experience. 9:30am - 12:15pm (five Wednesdays). $95/ $85.50 FAC member. Foothills Art Center, 809 15th Street. To register call 303-279-3922.
This is a five-week class which runs from 10/1/2008 through 10/29/2008. |
Foothills Art Center |
| Oct 1 - Nov 12 |
Figure Drawing with Susan Elliot
Susan will share her passion for drawing the human body. The class will initially focus on measurement and proportion, gesture drawing, and contour lines drawing in a variety of poses. In the last two classes, the concentration will be on value, materials, and techniques. A different professional model will pose for each session, so the class will experience a variety of body types, both nude and clothed. Susan promises a lively, fast-paced class that will have you clamoring for more! 1:00 - 4:00pm (six Wednesdays). $150 / $135 FAC Member. * $10 model fee. Foothills Art Center, 809 15th Street. To register call 303-279-3922.
This is a six-week class which runs from 10/1/2008 through 11/12/2008. No class on October 29th. |
Foothills Art Center |
| Oct 2 - 5 |
Colorado Environmental Film Festival
The Colorado Environmental Film Festival (CEFF) is an exciting, inspiring, and energizing event that includes world-class environmental films, an engaging exhibition hall with representatives from local and national organizations and companies, topical forums and discussions, and a children's environmental film program. True to the spirit of Colorado, this event is supported and attended by people who value the natural world and share a passion for the power and beauty of film. Visit www.ceff.net for more information. Thursday and Friday 7:00 - 9:00pm; Saturday 11:00am - 10:00pm; Sunday 1:30 - 5:00pm. $5. American Mountaineering Center, 710 Washington Ave., Golden. |
The Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education |
| Oct 3 |
Golden's First Friday
Enjoy extended shopping hours with Golden's downtown merchants. 5:00pm - 8:00pm. |
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| Oct 4 |
Farmers Market - Last Day
Open-air market with fresh veggies, fruits, and specialty items. 10th and Illinois Streets (in the parking lot next to the Golden Public Library). 8:00am - 1:00 pm. Call 303-279-3113 for additional information. |
Golden Chamber of Commerce |
| Oct 4 |
Golden Super Cruise
Rock with Super Cruise DJ Van Jeffries. 6:00 to 9:00pm on South Golden Road. Group Cruise downtown at 7:30pm. For more information visit www.goldensupercruise.com. |
Golden Super Cruise |
| Oct 8 |
Story Time at Clear Creek Books
Children and their adult(s) will enjoy different stories each week. 10:30am. 1200 Washington Ave. |
Clear Creek Books |
| Oct 15 |
Story Time at Clear Creek Books
Children and their adult(s) will enjoy different stories each week. 10:30am. 1200 Washington Ave. |
Clear Creek Books |
| Oct 16 - Nov 20 |
Concepts and Critique in Painting with Diann Manes
Diann returns to Foothills to teach this energetic course focusing on innovative ideas and composition and offers projects based on historical and contemporary trends in art. Each six-week session of this course is original, researched, and presented with extensive visual examples by the instructor. Class participants create one piece outside of class each week, to be critiqued the following week. Shared ideas and lively discussions create a warm atmosphere where all artists of all levels, styles, and media can benefit. 1:00 - 4:00pm (six Thursdays). $110 / $99 FAC Member. Foothills Art Center, 809 15th Street. Register by phone 303-279-3922.
This is a six-week class which runs from 10/16/2008 through 11/20/2008. |
Foothills Art Center |
| Oct 18 |
SCFD Free Day
Come and enjoy free admission all day at the Golden Pioneer Museum. 10:00am - 4:30 pm. |
Golden Pioneer Museum |
| Oct 18 |
Live performance and fund raiser at Barnes and Noble
The Golden Community Choirs will have a fundraiser at Barnes & Noble at Denver West on Saturday, Oct. 18. Plan to do your Christmas shopping then, and the Choirs will get a percent of sales! The Children’s Choir of Golden will be featured from 4:00 to 5:00, and Confluence from 5:00 to 6:00. Soloists, duets and quartets made up of GCC members will perform at various times throughout the day.
If you will be out of town on that day, you may go in to B&N in advance and pick out your books (special ordered books must already have arrived in the store), give them your credit card info, they will set the books aside for you and put the amount down for GCC, and you can pick the books up when you return. |
Golden Community Choirs |
| Oct 18 |
The Seamy Side of Denver
Enjoy a luncheon or dessert tea with a dramatic performance.
Jack Stone presents a portrait of early Denver from a gambler's point-of-view. Hear about the lives of saloon keepers, gold prospectors, and other unsavory characters. Learn the surprising real history of the Denver we know today.
Luncheon is a full meal of scones, finger sandwiches, salad, and desserts ($25). Just Desserts treats you to scones and desserts ($15). Tea served at the Astor House Museum, 822 12th St. Golden, CO 80401. Members receive a discount. Paid reservations required: 303-278-3557. Luncheon - 11:30 a.m. and Just Desserts - 3:00 p.m. |
Astor House Museum |
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Golden Cemetery Tour
Tour the Golden Cemetery where a guide will introduce you to some "ghosts" from Golden's past. Refreshments; not recommended for young children. Paid reservations preferred due to limited space per tour. $15 per person; $12 museum member. 1:00 - 5:00 PM. For more information, call the museum at 303-278-7151. |
Golden Pioneer Museum |
| Oct 19 |
Sunday at the Museum - Gallery Dedication and meet and greet with Barbara Barr
Dedication of the Eugenia Mitchell Gallery, founder of the museum. Join us for an opportunity to meet nationally-known quilter Barbara Barr. 2:00 - 4:00pm. $10.00 non members, members free. Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1111 Washington Avenue. For more information visit www.rmqm.org. |
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum |
| Oct 22 |
Story Time at Clear Creek Books
Children and their adult(s) will enjoy different stories each week. 10:30am. 1200 Washington Ave. |
Clear Creek Books |
| Oct 25, 26 |
Halloween Train
An historic narrow gauge passenger train powered by a steam or diesel locomotive will run at approximately 20-minute intervals between 10:00am and 4:00pm. Fore more information visit www.crrm.org or call 303-279-4591. |
Colorado Railroad Museum |
| Oct 29 |
Story Time at Clear Creek Books
Children and their adult(s) will enjoy different stories each week. 10:30am. 1200 Washington Ave. |
Clear Creek Books |
| November 2008 Events |
| through Nov 9 |
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Join us for a spooky fun mystery!
Thursday...5:30pm meal; 7:00pm show
Friday...6:00pm meal; 8:00pm show
Saturday...6:00pm meal; 8:00pm show
Sunday...12:00pm meal; 2:00 show |
Heritage Square Music Hall |
| Nov 1 |
Folkaltones and Jubilant Bridge in concert
Join local folk/Americana artists Folkaltones and Jubilant Bridge for a great evening of fun and song. 7:30pm (doors open at 6:45pm). $12 in advance / $15 day of show. Tickets are available online at www.acousticalley.org or by calling 720-870-0397. Acoustic Alley @ Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Avenue. Acoustic Alley is an intimate venue with no seat more than four rows from the stage--it's like going to a concert in your living room! |
Acousticalley @ Miners Alley Playhouse |
| Nov 5 |
Story Time at Clear Creek Books
Children and their adult(s) will enjoy different stories each week. 10:30am. 1200 Washington Ave. |
Clear Creek Books |
| Nov 7 |
Golden's First Friday
Enjoy extended shopping hours with Golden's downtown merchants. 5:00pm - 8:00pm. |
Golden Chamber of Commerce |
| Nov 7 - Dec 21 |
An O. Henry Christmas
“An O. Henry Christmas" is made up of two of the author's much loved stories, "The Gift of the Magi" and “The Last Leaf” These two very different tales of sacrifice and love combine to make a Christmas offering that is at the same time gentle and strong, sad and joyous, and completely right for the holiday season. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm. |
Miners Alley Playhouse |
| Nov 9 |
Roger McGuinn in concert
Rock icon and founder of the seminal band The Byrds joins us for a solo acoustic performance. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a legendary performer in such an intimate venue--it's like going to a concert in your living room! Jaime Michaels opens. 2:00pm (doors open at 1:15pm). $40 in advance / $45 day of show. Tickets are only available by calling 720-870-0397. Acoustic Alley @ Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Avenue. |
Acousticalley @ Miners Alley Playhouse |
| Nov 12 |
Story Time at Clear Creek Books
Children and their adult(s) will enjoy different stories each week. 10:30am. 1200 Washington Ave. |
Clear Creek Books |
| Nov 14 - Dec 31 |
Cricket on the Hearth
This is one of our favorite Dickens' tales. The Christmas Comedy Revue follows the show.
Mon & Thurs 5:30pm meal; 7:30pm show
Fri 6:00pm meal; 8:00pm show
Sat 4:00pm meal; 6:00pm show
7:00pm meal; 9:00pm show
Sun 12:00pm meal; 2:00pm show
5:00pm meal; 7:00pm show |
Heritage Square Music Hall |
| Nov 15 |
SCFD Free Day
Come and enjoy free admission all day at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Trains will not run. 9:00am - 5:00 pm. |
Colorado Railroad Museum |
| Nov 15 |
SCFD Free Day
Come and enjoy free admission all day at the Golden Pioneer Museum. 10:00am - 4:30 pm. |
Golden Pioneer Museum |
| Nov 15 - Dec 24 |
Foothills Art Center's Holiday Art Market 2008--Call to all Holiday Ornament Artists!
Foothills Art Center, a nonprofit art gallery and resource center in Golden, Colorado is hosting its annual Holiday Art Market November 15 - December 24 and is looking to incorporate artists into the show that create tree ornaments. Foothill’s Holiday Art Market is a major holiday attraction in the Golden/Denver West area, with works of nearly 200 Colorado artists displayed in a stunning holiday setting. The Market is a wonderful opportunity to publicly display and sell your artistic talent; artists take home a 50% commission of any work of theirs sold. If interested, please contact Camron Bridgford at camron@foothillsartcenter.org or call Foothills at 303-277-0679 and leave a message for Camron who will return the call as soon as possible. 10:00am - 5:00pm. FREE! 15th and Washington; right in downtown Golden! |
Foothills Art Center |
| Nov 19 |
Story Time at Clear Creek Books
Children and their adult(s) will enjoy different stories each week. 10:30am. 1200 Washington Ave. |
Clear Creek Books |
| Nov 26 |
Story Time at Clear Creek Books
Children and their adult(s) will enjoy different stories each week. 10:30am. 1200 Washington Ave. |
Clear Creek Books |
| Nov 29, 30 |
Thanksgiving Train
An historic narrow gauge passenger train powered by a steam or diesel locomotive will run at approximately 20-minute intervals between 10:00am and 4:00pm. Fore more information visit www.crrm.org or call 303-279-4591. |
Colorado Railroad Museum |
| December 2008 Events |
| through Dec 21 |
An O. Henry Christmas
“An O. Henry Christmas" is made up of two of the author's much loved stories, "The Gift of the Magi" and “The Last Leaf” These two very different tales of sacrifice and love combine to make a Christmas offering that is at the same time gentle and strong, sad and joyous, and completely right for the holiday season. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 6:00pm. |
Miners Alley Playhouse |
| through Dec 31 |
Cricket on the Hearth
This is one of our favorite Dickens' tales. The Christmas Comedy Revue follows the show.
Mon & Thurs 5:30pm meal; 7:30pm show
Fri 6:00pm meal; 8:00pm show
Sat 4:00pm meal; 6:00pm show
7:00pm meal; 9:00pm show
Sun 12:00pm meal; 2:00pm show
5:00pm meal; 7:00pm show |
Heritage Square Music Hall |
| Dec 3 |
Story Time at Clear Creek Books
Children and their adult(s) will enjoy different stories each week. 10:30am. 1200 Washington Ave. |
Clear Creek Books |
| Dec 5 |
Candlelight Walk
Stroll through the Astor House Museum and Clear Creek History Park along the Golden Candlelight Walk. Watch traditional dancers and warm yourself with hot chocolate at the Park; enjoy our festive Victorian holiday decor at the Astor House. Free admission. 7:00 to 9:00pm.
After the Candlelight Walk, be sure to stop by the Golden Pioneer Museum to enjoy the roasted chestnuts, homemade cookies, old- fashioned cider, popcorn, and caroling while a pianist plays an old fashion pump organ! Don't miss the all the fun at the Golden Pioneer Museum. Free admission. 7:00 to 9:00pm. |
Astor House Museum and Clear Creek History Park
Golden Pioneer Museum |
| Dec 6 |
Make a Gingerbread House With Your Child
Create a decorative gingerbread house with your child and learn the history of gingerbread. Reservations preferred as classes fill quickly. Two sessions: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. $10 per child and 1 adult. For more information, call the museum at 303-278-7151. |
Golden Pioneer Museum |
| Dec 6 |
Olde Golden Christmas on Parade
Come see a true Olde Fashioned Hometown Parade with floats, clowns, Christmas characters, music, and Santa. Join us and enjoy the spirit of Christmas. 11:00 - 11:30am. Washington Avenue. For more information, call 303-279-3113. |
Chamber of Commerce |
| Dec 6 & 7 |
Holiday Concert: “A SOUTHWESTERN HOLIDAY”
Golden Concert Choir, Confluence, and Children's Choir of Golden
Repertoire includes:
· "Navidad Nuestra" by Ariel Ramirez
· "Carols and Lullabies; Christmas in the Southwest" by Conrad Susa
Concert Date/Time: Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 7:00pm
Concert Date/Time: Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 3:00pm
Concert Location: Applewood Valley United Methodist Church, 2035 Ellis, Golden CO
Ticket Prices: $12 regular, $9 seniors & students, $5 child 6-11 |
Golden Community Choirs |
| Dec 10 |
Story Time at Clear Creek Books
Children and their adult(s) will enjoy different stories each week. 10:30am. 1200 Washington Ave. |
Clear Creek Books |
| Dec 13 |
Make a Gingerbread House With Your Child
Create a decorative gingerbread house with your child and learn the history of gingerbread. Reservations preferred as classes fill quickly. Two sessions: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. $10 per child and 1 adult. For more information, call the museum at 303-278-7151. |
Golden Pioneer Museum |
| Dec 13 |
Olde Golden Christmas on Parade
Come see a true Olde Fashioned Hometown Parade with floats, clowns, Christmas characters, music, and Santa. Join us and enjoy the spirit of Christmas. 11:00 - 11:30am. Washington Avenue. For more information, call 303-279-3113. |
Chamber of Commerce |
| Dec 13 |
Well-Behaved Women Rarely Make History
Enjoy a luncheon with a dramatic performance.
Mary Jane Bradbury inspires us with the lives of a few not-so-well-behaved women. Celebrate the stories of Colorado women who broke the rigid mold of their society, bringing them fame or notoriety and sowing the seeds for social reform.
Luncheon is a full meal of scones, finger sandwiches, salad, and desserts ($25). Teas served at the Astor House Museum, 822 12th St. Golden, CO 80401. Members receive a discount. Paid reservations required: 303-278-3557. Saturday Luncheons - 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and Sunday Luncheons - 12:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m |
Astor House Museum |
| Dec 13, 14 |
Santa Claus Express
An historic narrow gauge passenger train powered by a steam or diesel locomotive will run at approximately 20-minute intervals between 10:00am and 4:00pm. For more information visit www.crrm.org or call 303-279-4591. |
Colorado Railroad Museum |
| Dec 14 |
28th Annual Holiday House Tour
A self-guided tour of some of Golden's historic homes. Enjoy a stroll through history and pick up bits of information about how people lived during Golden's historic times. Don't forget to enjoy discounts on food and beverages from local sponsors. 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. $12.00 in advance, $14 day of the tour. |
Golden Pioneer Museum & Mount Lookout Chapter, NSDAR |
| Dec 14 |
Good-Old-Fashioned-Christmas-Carol Sing-A-Long
Hosted by Confluence
Concert Date/Time: Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 3:00pm
Concert Location: Applewood Valley United Methodist Church, 2035 Ellis, Golden
Ticket Prices: $10 individual, 3 for $15, 5 for $20 |
Golden Community Choirs |
| Dec 17 |
Story Time at Clear Creek Books
Children and their adult(s) will enjoy different stories each week. 10:30am. 1200 Washington Ave. |
Clear Creek Books |
| Dec 20 |
SCFD Free Day
Come and enjoy free admission all day at the Golden Pioneer Museum. 10:00am - 4:30 pm. |
Golden Pioneer Museum |
| Dec 20 |
Make a Gingerbread House With Your Child
Create a decorative gingerbread house with your child and learn the history of gingerbread. Reservations preferred as classes fill quickly. Two sessions: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. $10 per child and 1 adult. For more information, call the museum at 303-278-7151. |
Golden Pioneer Museum |
| Dec 20 |
Olde Golden Christmas on Parade
Come see a true Olde Fashioned Hometown Parade with floats, clowns, Christmas characters, music, and Santa. Join us and enjoy the spirit of Christmas. 11:00 - 11:30am. Washington Avenue. For more information, call 303-279-3113. |
Chamber of Commerce |
| Dec 24 |
Story Time at Clear Creek Books
Children and their adult(s) will enjoy different stories each week. 10:30am. 1200 Washington Ave |
Clear Creek Books |
| Dec 31 |
Story Time at Clear Creek Books
Children and their adult(s) will enjoy different stories each week. 10:30am. 1200 Washington Ave. |
Clear Creek Books |
| January 2009 Events |
| February 2009 Events |
| Feb 9 |
ScramBowl for Lights "A Part of Golden History"
ScramBowl is a benefit to help light the trees along South Golden Road during the holidays. Reserve your historic moment in Golden's history for team's theme and name! Options available! Sponsor the event! Come have fun with the entire community! Enjoy fun, food, entertainment and lots of bowling! Trophies and prizes will be awarded! Creative costuming is encouraged. Participating Team Sponsor $300. 5:30 and 7:00pm. Golden Bowl 525 24th Street. |
Golden Chamber of Commerce |
| March 2009 Events |
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| May 2009 Events |
| June 2009 Events |
| June 12 |
Golden's 150th Birthday Celebration!
This Friday evening celebration will include a parade, a giant birthday cake, and a party with food vendors in Lions Park. For more information, visit www.150goldenyears.com. |
150 Golden Years |
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