Founder of Artists Training Program
Central City Opera’s (CCO) General/Artistic Director, Pelham (Pat) G. Pearce, announces that following more than 30 years of service, John Moriarty is retiring as the administrator of the company’s nationally recognized Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists …read the rest of this story »
A view of Black Hawk’s progression from a resident
I’ll readily admit to having an ongoing love affair with Black Hawk and Central City. Both have been such a huge part of my life from the very first moment I saw them. I very fondly remember begging Susanne Staruk to hire me for a job at the old Glory Hole …read the rest of this story »
The new hot spot to host a conference
Several years ago, Gilpin County and the municipalities of Black Hawk and Central City collaborated on ways to make the area a destination goal. Looking beyond gaming, they included ideas about recreation, historic tourism, and business opportunities. …read the rest of this story »
At 2011 Great American Beer Festival in Denver
“Colorado is the Napa Valley of beer, right here, no question!” said Governor John Hickenlooper at the 30th Great American Beer Festival (GABF) in Denver this past week. He was presented with a Gold Medal for being America’s first …read the rest of this story »
Volleyball and Football games, spirit, and a parade
Take a step back in the decades as the Gilpin County students celebrate Homecoming. The theme for this year’s homecoming was the decades – celebrating the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. Each high school class chose a decade to represent. The …read the rest of this story »
Presented by the Gilpin County Historical Society
The program for the September Stroehle House Tea traditionally features a return of some of the Cemetery Crawl Spirits to tell their stories. Four of the Bald Mountain Cemetery Crawl storytellers shared their life-stories in Nevadaville in the …read the rest of this story »
Elks Lodge hosts Soccer Shoot Competition
On Saturday, September 10th, the Central City Elks Lodge hosted 70 kids at the Soccer Shoot. This was the second year for the event, which saw a slight increase in participation. …read the rest of this story »
Jets flying low thrill mountain and foothill communities
The 32nd Annual Rocky Mountain Air Show held on the weekend of August 26-28 provided lots of action and enticed folks to pull over their cars on Hwy 128 to catch some of the show, while other familes piled out of their mini-vans and were …read the rest of this story »
23rd Annual Cemetery Crawl in Central City
The Gilpin County Historical Society presented its 23rd Annual Cemetery Crawl on Saturday, August 27 at the Bald Mountain Cemetery. The Crawl is a 90-minute production by 30 volunteers. Stories of pioneer men – miners, a doctor, two …read the rest of this story »
Final exhibit of the season
The works of approximately 75 Colorado artists, including many who are local residents, are now on display (and sale) at the Gilpin County Arts Association (GCAA) gallery in Central City. The opening reception for this special exhibit, the …read the rest of this story »