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  • Mary Steele remembered

    Mary Steele remembered

    June 27, 1950 – June 19, 2019

    Mary Louise Steele, 68, Arvada passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in her home. Born on June 27, 1950 in Colorado she was the daughter of Rosemary A. (Miller) and Fred L. Dornbrock. Mary married Shawn Steele on September 21, 1996 and together they shared 23 years of marriage. Mary spent most of her life in Central City, before moving to Arvada 13 years ago. She worked in her mother’s antique shop in Central City before becoming a shift supervisor at a local casino. (more…)

  • Tea for twenty or so…

    Tea for twenty or so…

    My Cup Runneth Over community event

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    Talking about good times lightens the heart and smiles abound. There were many smiles with chattering conversation as nearly 20 young, and less young, ladies gathered (more…)

  • Wet and wild Lou Bunch Day

    Wet and wild Lou Bunch Day

    Bed racing, dancing, gun fights, parade, food, and fun!

    By David Josselyn

    The rain came bursting forth from dismal cumulonimbus clouds in Central City the afternoon of Saturday, June 15, but neither rain, nor sleet, nor cold can stop the tyranny of the Wild Bunch Gang. The 45th Annual Madam Lou Bunch kicked off its sultry celebration with a gun fight on the south side of Main Street. “I don’t think I’ve ever been so wet,” said Tom Matthews, one of the survivors of the gunfight and undertaker for the Wild Bunch Gang, but the show must go on. And go on it did as the sun pierced through the dark-slate-gray clouds shutting off the rain for the remainder of the afternoon. (more…)

  • Black Hawk sprucing up business and residential properties

    Black Hawk sprucing up business and residential properties

    City receives excellent financial audit review

    By Randy Beaudette

    IT Support Technician Ryan Blenker rang the bell promptly at 3:00 p.m. to signify the start of Black Hawk City Council meeting, (more…)

  • 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…)

  • 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…)

  • The Samburu

    The Samburu

    A traditional life

    by Dave Gibson

    It is believed that sometime during the 15th century, a group of Nilotic people emigrated from what is now Sudan to the Rift Valley in central Kenya. Splitting soon thereafter, one (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…)

  • The truth about “Dark Phoenix”

    The truth about “Dark Phoenix”

    Movie Review

    By David Josselyn

    The penultimate X-Men movie, “Dark Phoenix,” just hit theaters marking the end of a dynasty with Fox Studios and Marvel Entertainment. Fox has one more Marvel movie in the works (which may or may not ever be released) now that the deal with Disney Studios is final and Disney holds the rights to the entire X-Men catalogue.The people at Fox knew the handwriting was on the wall when they started this project, and so they put all they had into (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…)

  • 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…)