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As a result of the Dec. 31 cancellation, a New Year's Eve 2.0 event will be held Saturday.
New Year’s Eve 2.0 set for June 13
A weekend of art
Shakespeare returns to BC
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1ECLECTIC SHOW STOPPERS: The Kid and Nic Show brings its high-energy, musical-variety show to Hoover Dam Lodge for a pair of free shows from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. The national touring act combines an eclectic set list of funky originals and popular covers, with comedy and a series of themed medleys. For the medleys the band adds costumes to the mix as it runs through music from hit films including “The Blues Brothers” and “Grease,” adding unique flair to the standard lounge act. The lodge is at 18000 Highway 93. For more information, visit kidandnic.com.

2GIRLS GET LOUD: Los Angeles-based acoustic rock duo Inky &Chalk will perform a free show at 8 p.m. Saturday at Boulder Dam Brewing Co., 453 Nevada Way. The ladies bring a sound inspired by The Kills’ electric riffs with a sarcastic twist and just a bit of the White Stripe’s sibling rivalry vibe. For more information, visit facebook.com/Inky-Chalk-1004138526336621/.

3JULY FOURTH JAM: The 68th annual Boulder City Damboree brings back the summer’s biggest event Monday, with events running all day and all across town. The Rotary Club of Boulder City’s pancake breakfast open the festivities at 7 a.m. at Bicentennial Park, before a ceremonial flyover and the parade get things moving at 9 a.m. The parade ends at Broadbent Park, where there will be fun and refreshments with booths featuring games and prizes. At 4 p.m. the party moves to Veterans’ Memorial Park where there will be a DJ, food, more games, the water park and a fireworks show. For more information, visit bcnv.org/351/Damboree-Celebration.

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A rad evening in downtown Boulder City
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

Saturday night, a large crowd donned their best 1980s attire, which included an abundance of neon-colored clothing as part of the aptly-named Neon Nights. The block party was hosted by Main Street Boulder City and served as a make-up event for their planned New Year’s Eve celebration, which was canceled due to impending weather. Attendees filled the restautants and bars along the steet, while listening to 80s music played by DJ Mike Pacini.

As a result of the Dec. 31 cancellation, a New Year's Eve 2.0 event will be held Saturday.
New Year’s Eve 2.0 set for June 13
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

As the old saying goes, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.”

A weekend of art

This past weekend, the Boulder City Art Guild hosted its annual Artists in Action show and sale at the Boulder City Parks and Rec gym. While members do not have to live in Boulder City, all participants must be members of the Art Guild. Top, Boulder City artist Barbara Pearce uses a dotting technique to paint images onto rocks. Below, Ernie Valdovinos sculpts a rabbit from clay.

Shakespeare returns to BC
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

This past Friday evening, a large and appreciative crowd turned out for the Nevada Shakespeare Festival’s performance of “Henry V” in Bicentennial Park. The performance was hosted by Main Street Boulder City and the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. NSF featured six actors and actresses, who each played six to eight characters during the 80-minute performance.

Photo courtesy Nevada Shakespeare Festival The cast of "Henry V" will hit the gazebo ...
Shakespeare returns to Boulder City
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

Lovers of William Shakespeare need to mark March 13 on their calendars.

Photo courtesy Pam Leon/28 Sunflowers Photography Longtime Boulder City resident Thom Pastor sp ...
Musician looks back on his long career
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

It’s almost as though when graduating in 1964 from Bound Brook High School in New Jersey, Thom Pastor had a crystal ball to see into the future.

Dam Short Film Festival celebrates 22nd year
Special to the Boulder City Review

Movie lovers can enjoy Nevada’s largest film festival as the 22nd Annual Dam Short Film Festival returns to screen more than 150 short films over a six-day period, Feb. 11-16 in the Elaine K. Smith Building.

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Eagles play comeback kids
By Robert Vendettoli Boulder Citry Review

Boulder City High School baseball advanced to 7-7 on the season, picking up victories in their last two outings.

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Soaring like an Eagle
By Abby Francis BCHS Journalism Student

By Abby Francis