Dearest Gentle Reader, welcome to March. When I’ve not been basking in this delightful (read: incredibly alarming) warm weather, I’ve been deep in the newest season of Bridgerton — corset-tight tension, longing glances, and orchestral covers of pop songs.
While I bring no tantalizing gossip from the ton, I do come bearing news: the best worst movie is galloping into Golden at month’s end, tomorrow’s full moon (the delightfully named “Worm Moon”) will be rising, and Sunday ushers in Daylight Saving Time. It’s soon time to spring your clocks forward and to plan for Spring. Garden in a Box kits drops March 11, and after this “winter,” you’re going to want more low-water plants like these.
Let’s get to it! 🪿
In today’s issue:
🎥 The Room & Current Entertainment
📌 Bulletin Board
📆 Events This Week & Upcoming
🎥 The Room & Current Entertainment
There are bad movies… and then there is The Room, a film so spectacularly terrible it transcends criticism and becomes a cult classic. I once owned the DVD and have seen it five times, which is four more times than I’ve willingly rewatched almost any other movie.
This cinematic “trash masterpiece” (see below) is gracing Golden on March 21 at Gnarly’s. If you’re unfamiliar with The Room, allow me to introduce you to the chaos with a few sparkling reviews below.
More importantly, remember to check out the Comfort and Comedy Festival’s second (and LAST) week’s lineup this week! Plays, comedy, workshops, magic, burlesque, and more.
📌 Bulletin Board
State of the City on Thursday - Free to attend at the Golden Community Center. See the Agenda below.
Garden in a Box drops March 11 - “The Garden In A Box program makes it easy to transform your yard into a beautiful, drought-tolerant oasis helping you to use less water on your landscaping year after year.” Most sell out each season so get your boxes early.
Apply to ARTSWEEK GOLDEN FESTIVAL by March 31 - “This juried arts festival occurs June 19-21, 2026.”
Reminders:
Nominate your favorite local business or volunteer - Takes 2 minutes. I know because I nominated my favorite business…but I’ll never tell!! Five categories, and you can submit the form multiple times to nominate for each category if you’d like. It’s the easiest way to help a business out! Sponsored by the Golden Chamber of Commerce.
Triathlon Training for Beginners Starting 3/30 - In this 8 week program… “You will finesse your swimming, cycling, and running skills while building endurance for sprint and Olympic distance triathlon races.” Heck yeah!! Love this.
2026 State of the City on March 5 - “Join the City of Golden and the Golden Chamber of Commerce at the Golden Community Center for the 2026 State of the City on Thursday, March 5, from 5 to 7 p.m.”
Get yo Pickleball or Softball on! - Signups for Adult Pickleball & Softball are open at the Rec Center, but spots are going like hotcakes! (What a hotcake, btw?) Or check out 5×5×5 Softball Demo or Sandlot Baseball Spring Training for kiddos 7-12.
📆 Events This Week & Upcoming
Highlighted in green = Kid Friendly
MONDAY (3/2)
🥁 Band Concert at Golden High School (3/2 @ 6:30pm) - Details? Elusive. Location? Consider it a campus-wide scavenger hunt with a soundtrack. Follow the music and trust that it will lead you to the location. I am operating with the same intel as your forgetful teenager…which is to say: none.
🎤 Buckets & Boards at Buffalo Rose (3/2 @ 7pm) - “…amazing percussion, ridiculous songs, spectacular tap dancing, inventive instrumentation, and an incredible variety of musical talents. This fresh and unique clean comedy experience is great for the entire family to enjoy!”
TUESDAY (3/3)
🎤 Clocktower Cabaret's Burlesque Comedy Roadshow at Miners Alley (3/4 @ 7:30pm) - “Feather Fans, Big Boas, and Pasties galore - these gals will whisk you away to some much needed laughter, cheer and beauty!”
WEDNESDAY (3/4)
✍ Contemplative Memoir Class at Foothills Art Center (3/4 @ 5:30pm) - This 4-week writing class begins this week. “No life is without miracles and magic, great loss and great love.”
THURSDAY (3/5)
📜 State of the City (3/5 @ 5:30pm) - “…an annual opportunity to reflect on the past year and look ahead at priorities shaping Golden’s future.”
FRIDAY (3/6)
🧘 Women’s Circle at PranaTonic (3/6 @ 5:30pm) - “This gathering offers a tranquil space for meditation, movement, writing, and collective reflections, nurturing deeper connections among participants. All women are invited, whether you join us occasionally or regularly, to share in the magic together.”
🎤 Teen Pride After Hours: Chappell Roan at The Golden Library (3/6 @ 6pm) - “Calling all Pink Pony fans! Come to the library… it’s where you belong. Spend the night singing along to your favorite Chappell Roan songs and get it hot like Papa John by making some HOT TO GO crafts.”
SATURDAY (3/7)
🪨 Mineral and Fossil Sale at Mines Museum (3/6 - 3/8 @ 10am - 4pm) - “Shop a large selection of discounted rocks, minerals, fossils, and other treasures! Located in GRL201 across the hall from the main Museum entrance. All sale proceeds benefit our Collection Improvement Fund as well as supporting Museum operations.”
🛍 Saturday Market at Cannonball (3/7 @ 12-3pm) - “Check out unique handmade products from local artists and small business owners while you have a pint!”
🪨 Mineral ID Day at Mines Museum (3/6 @ 1-4pm) - “Bring your most mysterious rocks, minerals, fossils, and gems to the museum to be identified by our panel of experts. Limit three samples per person.”
🍝 Stacy’s Hoe-Down Fundraiser & Pasta Dinner (3/7 @ 2-6pm) - “Put on your boots, bring your friends, and help us raise funds for Stacy and her family as she bravely fights glioblastoma.” Dinner 2-6pm. Live music until 8pm. Raffles and Silent Auction.
SUNDAY (3/8)
📚 Silent Book Club @ New Terrain Brewing (3/8 @ 5-8pm) - This is the first one! “Bring any book or audiobook from your personal collection and enjoy a quiet space here to read whatever you want at your own pace! It's really that simple.”
UPCOMING EVENTS:
🚲 E-Bikes in Golden: A Community Conversation (3/10 @ 5:30pm) - Bike Walk Golden Presents: “Thinking about buying an ebike? Already riding one? Just curious? Hear from a panel of Golden PD, Bicycle Colorado, and Community Experts.” Will take place at Mountain Toad Brewing.
🎭 Spring Musical: Matilda at Golden High School (3/12-3/14) - As a former 5th grade tree in a play (one line, crushed it), I feel qualified to say this cast will absolutely outshine my theatrical peak. The school calendar offers no details, but follow the stream of proud parents and you’ll land exactly where you need to be.
🍀 St. Paddy’s Party at New Terrain (3/14) - “We’ll have Irish Dancers, live music from SuperMagick, Irish Food from J Street Food Truck, and McIntyre St. - our new quaffable Dry Irish Stout - will be pouring on nitro all day long!”
🫖 Women’s History Month Tea (3/16 @ 11am) - “Step back in time for Women’s History Month with a wonderful tea and a powerful living-history performance.” Seatings at 11am are still available. Email [email protected] to reserve your spot.
📚 Cannonball Book Club (3/31) - Spring line up: March 31st "My Sister's Keeper" by Jodi Picoult; April 28th "Atmosphere" by Taylor Jenkins Reid ; May 26th "My Friends" by Fredrik Backman
🍶 Modern Kitsugi at Foothills Art Center (4/2 @ 1pm) - “Kintsugi is a 400 year old Japanese art form of the mending of ceramics — creating beauty from brokenness.”
💪 Rocky Mountain Pro Wrestling at The Quary (4/2 @ 6pm) - Exactly like it sounds, though I’m personally unsure where “The Quarry in Golden” is. Maybe someone can enlighten me (and Google Maps).
THANKS!
Stay curious. Stay kind. Stay Golden. ✨
