Puccini’s dramatic opera of passion, seduction, and deceit runs through August 7
By Janet Braccio
On July 16, 1932, Central City Opera Summer Festival, as it is known today, was launched with a performance of Alexandre Dumas’ Camille, starring Lillian Gish. The week-long run completely sold out. (more…)
Kids have a whale of an adventure at Vacation Bible School
by Patty Unruh
Elementary kids grabbed their snorkels and unrolled their beach towels at Ocean Commotion Vacation Bible School during the evenings of July 18-22 at Christ the King Community Church. (more…)
April 10, 1927 – July 14, 2016
Donald Vern Mattivi Sr. passed away Thursday, July 14th, 2016. (more…)
From your Timberline Firefighters
By Glenn Levy, Fire Chief
As we sneak into the last week of July, it is my sincerest hope that all of you are enjoying summer in one of the most beautiful places on earth. For your Timberline firefighters, it has already been a really busy summer and we have not yet entered our “official” fire season. (more…)
Joint work session for Central and Gilpin
By David Josselyn
On Tuesday, July, 19, 2016, the Central City Council joined forces with the Gilpin County Commissioners to hash out a couple of items of mutual concern. The Central Council joined the Gilpin Commissioners (more…)
“Our hope and dream for a long time,” says City Clerk
by Patty Unruh
The City of Black Hawk proudly held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new Employee Wellness Center on Wednesday, July 13. The Center is located at “The Barn” in Mountain City (more…)
Ivan Reitman film works well for this age
By David Josselyn
When the trailer first appeared for the new Ghostbusters film, it quickly earned the title “most hated trailer of 2016.” I think the biggest reason was confusion surround what this new movie was supposed to be; a sequel or a remake. (more…)
Retirement party held to honor Gilpin’s library director
by Patty Unruh
Larry Grieco, beloved library director of the Gilpin County Public Library for the past 16 years, has reached the retirement milestone. To celebrate, his many friends and fellow book-lovers (more…)
June 17, 1968 – July 13, 2016
Kelly Chris Kerr, age 48, of Black Hawk, Colorado died unexpectedly of a fatal heart attack at the family home on July 13, 2016. He was born June 17, 1968, in Ogallala, Nebraska (more…)
A close-up and personal viewpoint
by Dave Gibson
I was working at my desk when the sun dimmed and the sky turned brown. My first thought that it was due to a solar eclipse, but stepping out onto my deck revealed the grim truth – Fire! (more…)
It’s Not Who You Think It Is
By Barbara Bazata Kendall
Many people, quite understandably, assume they know whose face is on the barroom floor of the Teller House in Central City, an image which, over the years, has been a very popular attraction. This article will offer them a new perspective on the longstanding story. (more…)
Gilpin County responders hasten to aid our neighbors
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County residents watched anxiously this week as firefighters desperately battled a blaze near the neighboring town of Nederland that started last Saturday, July 9, around 1:30 p.m. (more…)
New Gallery Exhibit in Central City
By David Josselyn
The one-room gallery above the Central City Visitor’s Center has opened a new exhibit featuring four artists’ work: Chris Schranck in ceramics and glass, Gene Youngmann in watercolor, (more…)
Christ the King Community Church hosts music and BBQ festival
by Patty Unruh
Members of Christ the King Community Church mingled with members of the community and guests from the metro area on July 2 for a joyous celebration of the Fourth of July and our nation’s freedom. Men, women, teens, children, and dogs gathered at the (more…)
“The Ballad of Baby Doe” July 9 through August 6
By Janet Braccio
Central City Opera opens its 2016 summer festival with Douglas Moore’s The Ballad of Baby Doe, running in repertory from July 9 through August 6, in the historic 550-seat opera house in Central City. (more…)
December 5, 1947 – June 11, 2016
Diana Smith of Nathrop, CO passed away on June 11, 2016 at their farm home. She was born on December 5, 1947 in Black Hawk, CO to George and Mary Gulliksen. She graduated from Central City High School and then the Parks School of Business. (more…)