MarchFourth, Funky Tonk Heroes, Gasoline Lollipops, Annie Savage’s Folk Art Revival, Caribou Mountain Collective, and Vince Herman
by Dave Gibson
When NedFest founder “Michigan” Mike Torpie took his own life on Thanksgiving of 2011, he might not have realized the full extent of peoples’ lives he had and would enrich (more…)
Accountability report, lighting improvements, and Chromebook security
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met on Tuesday, September 1. All Board members were present: President Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, and Steve Boulter. (more…)
A hoppin’ good time
By David Josselyn
On Saturday, August 22, 2015, Central City hosted the 4th Annual Great Central City Beer Festival. Even with same day competition from the Boulder Craft Beer Festival, the (more…)
At the Bald Mountain Cemetery
by Heather Worrell
The 27th Annual Cemetery Crawl took place at Bald Mountain Cemetery between Central City and Nevadaville last Saturday, August 22, 2015. This much-loved event is presented (more…)
At the Great Central City Beer Fest
By Maggie Magoffin
This past Saturday, I spent the day in Central City at the annual Beer Fest and was blessed to meet and converse with many of the attendees interested in Peter McFarland’s (more…)
A Cooperative Spirit is the Tale of Two Cities These Days
By David Josselyn
On Tuesday, August 18, 2015, the Central City Council met for a joint work session with the City of Black Hawk Council to discuss establishing a transportation agreement (more…)
Favorite traditions and fresh attractions abounded
by Patty Unruh
The 2015 Gilpin County Fair, held August 15-16 at the fairgrounds, boasted a full schedule of old favorites and new attractions enjoyed by a huge and happy crowd. (more…)
And the Colorado gold rush
By Maggie Magoffin
With Central City’s Annual Beer Fest fast approaching, I thought it might be interesting to research when the sweet golden brew first quenched the thirst of Coloradoans, (more…)
Timely tips from Colorado Parks & Wildlife
by Patty Unruh
Have you seen a bear or moose cross your yard this summer? If so, the sight can be both exhilarating and frightening. It’s important to know how to live with wildlife, for their benefit and ours. (more…)
Turning Main Street into a pedestrian block party
By David Josselyn
Central City hosted its second First Friday event August 7, 2015. First Fridays are a trending event in cities around the world, but especially in the United States. These events (more…)
Bringing Junk Back To Life One Car At A Time
By Aaron Storms
Being an automotive enthusiast who appreciates all different types of vehicles, I’ve been fascinated by the low, mean, and fast “rat rod” builds seen locally, in Hot Rod Magazine, (more…)
An arcade game nostalgic trip movie review
By David Josselyn
Happy Madison Productions, along with Columbia Pictures and 1492 Pictures, produced an 80s nostalgic movie, Pixels; casting several big name stars like Adam Sandler, Kevin James, (more…)
At Central City Opera through August 9th
By Aaron Storms
Central City Opera continues its 2015 Summer Festival with the opening of the Tony award-winning musical Man of La Mancha in the intimate and historic 550-seat Central City Opera House. (more…)
The Fastest Mountain in the Rockies!
By Aaron Storms
Being an automotive race fan, I was looking forward to the second annual PIT Rally on Saturday, July 18th to be held on the beautiful 8.25 mile winding mountain Central City (more…)
Annual event growth reflects Colorado’s distilleries
By David Josselyn
On Saturday, June 27, the City of Central and the Business Improvement District hosted the third annual Stills in the Hills event attracting large crowds to Central’s once barren (more…)
Journals of a Colorado Cowhand
By Maggie Magoffin
I recently had the pleasure of sharing breakfast with a group of extended family members and some of their extended family members, where I met and shared conversation with (more…)