FILM, THEATER, ART, MUSIC!
Golden has oodles of public art, just hanging and posturing around for your pleasure. A few secret favorites: The “History of Mining,” originally located in San Francisco and commissioned by the Golden Gate Exposition; now adorning the upper walls at the Mines Museum of Earth Science, “Building the New Road,” commissioned by the Works Progress Administration is located at 621 12th Street on the upper west wall of the main Post Office lobby, and “Winter Wind On The Mesa,” on the Clear Creek Trail southeast of the Washington Avenue Bridge; one of over 20 public art monuments in Golden!
Miners Alley Playhouse is an intimate 120 seat theatre featuring award-winning professional theatre at affordable prices and at a very convenient location. Enjoy delicious varietal wines, specialty cocktails, or boutique beers before the performance. Visit their website for a schedule of…
Housed in a historic facility and surrounded by a sculpture garden, Foothills Art Center features two exhibit halls. The Main Gallery showcases blockbuster exhibits while the free Community Gallery features local shows. This summer, the Main Gallery hosts Ansel Adams: Masterworks, which includes…
This festival will screen films from across the globe. Running from two minutes to a little more than an hour the films make up the largest festival of this kind between the coasts.
Looking to purchase art? Many of our great local businesses offer steals on taking home a piece of Golden. The Silver Horse features Southwest jewelry across a variety of styles and for all occasions. Spirits in the Wind Gallery also includes pottery, sculpture, home décor, and outdoor art offering…
One of Golden’s favorite artsy events is the Golden Fine Arts Festival in downtown Golden and is free and open to the public. The festival is a juried show and features more than 130 artists in a variety of media, including ceramic arts, fiber arts, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting…