Calendar

Oct
6
Fri
2017
Black & White Night at GHM @ Golden History Museum
Oct 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Black & White NightCelebrate Golden History Museum with delicious food from the Old Capitol Grill & Smokehouse, cocktails and entertainment at the annual Black & White Night event. Normally, Black & White Night coincides with the opening of a new exhibit, but this year, we’ll be giving a fond send off to three exhibits as we prepare for renovation construction at the museum. Get a glimpse of construction plans, discover newly acquired artifacts, and join the excitement as we prepare to undergo a complete transformation of the Museum!

Dress to impress in your best black and white finery! Purchase your tickets in advance at www.goldenhistory.org/BWN. Tickets are $75 individual or $140 for a pair.

Oct
7
Sat
2017
Gatsby Murder Mystery Masquerade @ Calvary Church
Oct 7 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Gatsby FundraiserYou’re invited to a party to die for! Join the Kiwanis Club of Golden for a glamorous night of intrigue with a Gatsby Murder Mystery Masquerade. This adults-only event will feature live entertainment by Red Herring Productions, a four course meal, and libations. Our 44th Annual Fundraiser will benefit the Golden High School Scholarship fund.

Come as a flapper or come as you are. Dress as a gangster or silent screen star. It’s going to be fun – no matter the dress. Just bring yourself and we’ll do the rest! RSVP by September 30, 2017.

Mention “Golden Kiwanis” to get 10% off your costume rental at Disguises: 9797 W. Colfax, Lakewood, CO. Space is limited – so get your tickets early!

Oct
22
Sun
2017
JSO Opening Concert @ CSM Green Center
Oct 22 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Jefferson Symphony OrchestraThe Jefferson Symphony opens its season with Beethoven’s triumphant Symphony No. 5. In addition, enjoy Tragic Overture by Brahms and Enigma Variations by Elgar.

The concert starts at 3 p.m. at the Green Center on the CSM Campus, 1500 Illinois St. For info and tickets call 303-278-4237 or visit www.jeffsymphony.org.

Oct
27
Fri
2017
Opening Reception for How New is Modern at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum @ Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Rocky Mountain Quilt MuseumThe Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum (RMQM) is proud to host an exhibition of modern quilts from a talented group of modern quilters — The Denver Metro Modern Quilt Guild. How New is Modern, an exhibition of quilts designed and created by Denver-area modern quilters, explores well-known and classic designs in unique and unexpected ways. Using quilts from RMQM’s own collection as inspiration, thirty-seven quilts present reimaginations of classic quilt patterns, utilizing bright colors, unusual fabrics, and intricate quilting.

On display from October 23 to February 3, 2018, How New Is Modern will provide all visitors to the museum with a fresh exploration of long favored traditional patterns, encouraging discussion between traditional and modern quilters. Also on display will be a collection of favorite quilts from the Museum’s collection, including the traditional quilts that inspired How New Is Modern.

An opening reception for the exhibit is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 27. The reception is open to the public. The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum is open every day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Dec
3
Sun
2017
Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert & Silent Auction @ CSM Green Center
Dec 3 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Jefferson Symphony OrchestraJoin the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra for an afternoon of beautiful holiday music featuring our special guests, the Golden High School 24th Street Singers. It’s a program of festive favorites that is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Also on the program is Stravinsky’s lively composition, Petrushka, based on a story about a mischievous puppet by the same name.

Plus, you can get a head start on your holiday shopping at our annual Silent Auction featuring many unique gift ideas.

Jan
19
Fri
2018
Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering @ American Mountaineering Center
Jan 19 all-day
Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering 2018Come out to the annual Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering (CCG) in Golden, Colorado, January 19 – 21, 2017 for a celebration of western heritage. Each day of the Gathering features different shows, classes and programming, primarily at the American Mountaineering Museum. For a full schedule and more information on performers and a link to buy tickets, visit www.coloradocowboygathering.com. Tickets are available for individual shows for as little as $20 as well as an all-inclusive Super Ticket for $150.

The Colorado Cowboy Gathering (CCG) is dedicated to exploring, presenting and preserving the diverse and dynamic cultural heritage of the American West. CCG is an organization that believes in a world where a handshake means something and that the Code of the West is a powerful way to teach children to live a life of integrity, commitment and respect. CCG celebrates the wisdom, artistry and ingenuity of western folkways through exhibitions, statewide outreach educational programs, and a premier annual event held in January – a vital link to the past, present and future, and where the traditions of the cowboy and the Code of the West are shared through stories, poetry, song and verse.

Jan
20
Sat
2018
Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering @ American Mountaineering Center
Jan 20 all-day
Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering 2018Come out to the annual Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering (CCG) in Golden, Colorado, January 19 – 21, 2017 for a celebration of western heritage. Each day of the Gathering features different shows, classes and programming, primarily at the American Mountaineering Museum. For a full schedule and more information on performers and a link to buy tickets, visit www.coloradocowboygathering.com. Tickets are available for individual shows for as little as $20 as well as an all-inclusive Super Ticket for $150.

The Colorado Cowboy Gathering (CCG) is dedicated to exploring, presenting and preserving the diverse and dynamic cultural heritage of the American West. CCG is an organization that believes in a world where a handshake means something and that the Code of the West is a powerful way to teach children to live a life of integrity, commitment and respect. CCG celebrates the wisdom, artistry and ingenuity of western folkways through exhibitions, statewide outreach educational programs, and a premier annual event held in January – a vital link to the past, present and future, and where the traditions of the cowboy and the Code of the West are shared through stories, poetry, song and verse.

Jan
21
Sun
2018
Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering @ American Mountaineering Center
Jan 21 all-day
Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering 2018Come out to the annual Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering (CCG) in Golden, Colorado, January 19 – 21, 2017 for a celebration of western heritage. Each day of the Gathering features different shows, classes and programming, primarily at the American Mountaineering Museum. For a full schedule and more information on performers and a link to buy tickets, visit www.coloradocowboygathering.com. Tickets are available for individual shows for as little as $20 as well as an all-inclusive Super Ticket for $150.

The Colorado Cowboy Gathering (CCG) is dedicated to exploring, presenting and preserving the diverse and dynamic cultural heritage of the American West. CCG is an organization that believes in a world where a handshake means something and that the Code of the West is a powerful way to teach children to live a life of integrity, commitment and respect. CCG celebrates the wisdom, artistry and ingenuity of western folkways through exhibitions, statewide outreach educational programs, and a premier annual event held in January – a vital link to the past, present and future, and where the traditions of the cowboy and the Code of the West are shared through stories, poetry, song and verse.

Mar
19
Mon
2018
2018 Taste of Golden @ American Mountaineering Center
Mar 19 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Taste of Golden features samplings from a wide variety of Golden’s fine dining restaurants, eateries, and sweet-shops, as well as from local Breweries and Distilleries.

This is an opportunity to sample some of the best that Golden culinary treats that Golden has to offer.

A limited number of tickets are available and no tickets will be sold at the door, so plan ahead and purchase your tickets soon on the Golden Chamber of Commerce website.​

Apr
29
Sun
2018
Mines Music Spring Concert & Raffle @ Ford Building, CSM Campus
Apr 29 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

CSM LogoThe Mines Music Spring Concert is on Sunday, April 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Ford building on the Colorado School of Mines campus, 1301 19th St.

The vocal music groups will perform from 1 to 2 p.m. and the Concert Band from 2 to 3 p.m. The Xi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity will hold a prize raffle at the end, with a chance to win many great prizes donated by businesses in the Golden area. This is a major fundraiser for the band program and money raised goes toward new instruments and other band essentials. For more information, contact Robert Klimek at rklimek@mines.edu.

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