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  • Experience the unforgettable

    Experience the unforgettable

    At the Central City Opera 2019 Festival

    PRESS RELEASE – Experience the unforgettable at the Central City Opera 2019 Festival July 6 through August 6. This year, main stage productions include “Madama Butterfly” by Giacomo Puccini (opening July 6) and the Colorado premiere of “Billy Budd” by Benjamin Britten (opening July 13). Both world-class performances will be brought to life in the historic 550-seat jewel box opera house in Central City. “This year’s ‘Billy Budd’ production is the largest show ever to be performed on the Central City Opera stage,” (more…)

  • Sport Shooting Partners

    Sport Shooting Partners

    Partner Updates as of spring 2019

    PRESS RELEASE – The Partnership continues to meet regularly and is working together to identify additional alternatives to the Forest Plan Amendment for U.S. Forest Service consideration. In addition, all Partners have signed a Cooperative Agency Agreement which allows a greater flow of (more…)

  • Central Jazz

    Central Jazz

    Getting down with some New Orleans Funk!

    Presented by Big Easy and Central Presents, Central Jazz is the revival of the Central City Jazz Festival, which ran continuously from 1976 through 1992. Expanding to two days in 2019, the festival had four stages and numerous bands over June 7th and 8th. Once again, we’re pleased to have jazz legends of New Orleans and Mardis Gras-style attractions presented in the historical streets of Central City. (more…)

  • My first fish with a vintage Pocket Fisherman

    My first fish with a vintage Pocket Fisherman

    The fish was bigger than the rod and reel!

    By Randy Beaudette

    In the 60’s and 70’s, late night television was the home of the first infomercials. American inventor and marketing personality Ron Popeil presented gadgets that we couldn’t live without. He started off by offering the Chop-O-Matic, then the Veg-O-Matic, the machine that slices and dices (more…)

  • Reverend Dick Vickery retiring

    Reverend Dick Vickery retiring

    St. James Methodist Church bids fond farewell

    By David Josselyn

    On Sunday, June 30, 2019, Reverend Dick Vickery will preach his final message at St. James Methodist Church in Central City. Vickery, who holds a Doctor of Theology, is hanging up his preaching tie to retire to a peaceful life at home near Evergreen. He has been ministering to his flock in Central City for the past nine years continually urging them to go out into the world and love people. (more…)

  • Gilpin County to participate in topography surveying project

    Gilpin County to participate in topography surveying project

    Beaver Creek Road residents to get natural gas service

    By Randy Beaudette

    Madam Chair Linda Isenhart along with Commissioners Ron Engles and Gail Watson faced a full and varied agenda that included a July Fourth Barn Dance, (more…)

  • World-class art in Central City

    World-class art in Central City

    At the 72nd Annual GCAA Juried Show

    By David Josselyn

    The Gilpin County Arts Association hosted the opening ceremony for their annual juried show on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at historic Washington Hall. (more…)

  • Clear Creek County Pack Burro Race

    Clear Creek County Pack Burro Race

    Run Your Ass Off

    By Jaclyn Morrow

    Clear Creek County Memorial Day week end held two races. The first was 5-6 miles that includes a 12% grade over rough areas, and the 2nd was 10.5 miles passing old mines, including the Arco. Burro races continue into September through mountain areas of Colorado where it is officially a summer heritage sport. (more…)

  • Homesteading and mining

    Homesteading and mining

    Made possible the settling of America

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    May 6, 1859 a rich vein of gold was found in Gregory’s Gulch, known as Gregory’s Lode, just uphill from the North Fork of Clear Creek, in what was then the Kansas Territory. Two weeks after the discovery, Pike’s Peak Gold Rush was on, some say in two months 10,000 people joined the search for gold in what became Gilpin County. (more…)

  • O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?

    O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?

    A Peak to Peak Players Production

    By Trystin Swan

    Tackling a well-known Shakespeare play might be a daunting task for some, but the Peak to Peak Players did it with ease. They might be a hidden and an undiscovered gem within mountain communities, but that doesn’t stop them from producing highly professional plays that are set to blow audiences of all ages away. (more…)

  • There’s a new “Enforcer” in town

    There’s a new “Enforcer” in town

    Central City Regular Council Meeting

    By David Josselyn

    Executive Session

    Mayor Fey called the regular council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on June 4, and the Council immediately went into executive session regarding a potential donation of real property to the City. (more…)

  • Rocketman

    Rocketman

    The Redemption of a Musician

    By David Josselyn

    Marv Films’ Elton John biopic has hit the theaters with a raw revelation of the popular singer’s rise to fame, fortune, alcohol, drugs, and sex, concluding with his decision to face life as a sober man. The movie is a fantastical musical, liberally using metaphorical visuals to communicate emotions and key points in John’s life. (more…)

  • Miner Bob Fallon on a drunken spree

    Miner Bob Fallon on a drunken spree

    Sheriff Williams and Nevadaville in the 1880’s

    By Mary Peery

    When a disaster or a catastrophe struck, someone from Nevadaville would send word to Central City for help, as following Rocky Mountain News article portrays: “He Would Run The Town” by the Rocky Mountain News, July 4, 1883 (more…)

  • New Veteran’s Memorial

    New Veteran’s Memorial

    Established at Dory Hill Cemetery by DAR and Black Hawk

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    Unveiled this Memorial Day weekend, is a new Veteran’s Memorial at the entrance of Dory Hill Cemetery for Black Hawk, Colorado. The granite stone is a memorial to those known to have served our country, (more…)

  • Academic Awards Gilpin MS/HS 2019

    Academic Awards Gilpin MS/HS 2019

    Congratulations to all!

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    Wednesday evening, May 22, 2019, Middle School and High School year-end Academic Awards were presents to student and families of Gilpin County School. Students respectfully represented their families and classmates dressing very nicely for the occasion. Seniors had been honored last week with their awards, scholarships announcements, and graduation. Wednesday’s affair presented Honor Roll, Class Awards, and special Class Awards to amazing, hardworking accomplishments of grades 6-11. (more…)

  • Roy’s Last Shot unveils new bed and breakfast

    Roy’s Last Shot unveils new bed and breakfast

    Restaurant owners accommodate customers’ recommendations

    by Patty Unruh

    Gilpin County locals, patrons from the metro area, and visitors to Colorado alike are well familiar with Roy’s Last Shot. The iconic restaurant at 17268 Highway 119 is a favorite gathering place where folks meet to eat a great meal, play a game of pool, toss back a drink, or shoot the breeze with friends. (more…)