A Perfect Day in Golden with Donald Tallman, Executive Director of the Colorado Railroad Museum “If you’re looking for a train buff, you’ve got the wrong guy,” said Donald Tallman in October 2006 while interviewing for the executive director position…
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Golden artist Jesse Crock knows Colorado. An avid fan of climbing, cycling and the outdoors, his vibrant acrylic paintings and murals capture the rich colors of Colorado in a playful style. In Golden, Jesse’s artwork is depicted on several murals…
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On May 25, 2001, Golden resident Erik Weihenmayer became the only blind person in history to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. He has since been on the cover of Time Magazine , climbed the Seven Summits (the highest points on each continent), written 3…
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Miners Alley Playhouse is a 130-seat theater with a full bar and lounge that offers critically acclaimed productions in the heart of downtown Golden. Executive Director Len Matheo plays many roles at Miners Alley. He’s the Artistic Director and also…
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My, oh my, how Golden has changed! I remember when it was a sleepy little town with just a few restaurants and bars that primarily catered to Coors employees and motorcyclists. My grandfather and father were both, respectively, so I can appreciate…
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Shannon Shuey’s family has been in Golden since the Great Depression, making him a third-generation Goldenite. He’s lived in Golden for most of his life, and his roots run deep—both his grandfather and his parents were small business owners here. As…
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As the executive director at Foothills Art Center (FAC) in downtown Golden, Hassan Najjar wouldn’t trade his job for anything. “My job changes all the time,” he explains. “Every few weeks there is something new to play with, to learn about.” Najjar…
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