By Abby Francis
Entertainment
When the 2023 inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced last week, one newer resident of Boulder City had more of an emotional stake in the outcome than most.
Filming movies, television shows or commercials in Las Vegas is very common. But over the years, Boulder City has seen its fair share of moments on the both the big and small screen as well as the pages of many magazines.
Sharing the foods and flavors of his native Spain has long been a dream of Eligio Gomez Morais.
Horticulture expert and UNLV professor emeritus Bob Morris gives tips on starting a citrus tree, protecting plants from frost, and more.
In 1937, Boulder City resident Grace Nusser received a call from lawyers for her husband, George, telling her he had filed for divorce without informing her. She also found a love letter from the woman, who was reportedly a beauty parlor owner or waitress, he was having an affair with.
This weekend will give Boulder City residents and visitors a chance to raise money for charity and sample different kinds of craft beer during the seventh annual Boulder City Beerfest.
1WET YOUR WHISTLE: The Boulder City Beerfest returns for its seventh incarnation Saturday at Wilbur Square Park, 200 Park St. More than 300 brewers, including host Boulder Dam Brewing Co., are expected at the event, scheduled from 1-7 p.m. There also will be eight food trucks and vendors. Tickets are $60 for VIP entry at 1 p.m. and $45 for general admission at 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit Operation Homefront, which provides emergency financial aid and assistance to families, service members and wounded warriors of the United States armed forces.
1 NEVADA STORIES: Kay Moore kicks off the return of Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum’s Third Thursday lecture series with a talk entitled “Bold Women of Southern Nevada.” Her talk begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 21, in the Segerblom Theatre inside the Boulder Dam Hotel, 1305 Arizona St. Admission is free; refreshments will be served. Call 702-294-1988 or visit https://www.bchdmuseum.org for more information.
1 ROCK AND ROLL: Get ready to Rock, Roll & Stroll your way around Bicentennial Park to help raise funds for the Senior Center of Boulder City and its Meals on Wheels program. There will be entertainment and food. Festivities are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the park, 999 Colorado St.
1 AND ALL THAT JAZZ: Join the Mardi Crawl, also known as the Best Dam Wine Walk, on Saturday evening. Visit more than 20 area businesses while sampling an assortment of beverages during the event, presented by the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. Check-in is from 4-6:30 p.m. at Daisies in the Desert, 402 Nevada Way. The wine walk continues until 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person, with a $5 discount if you have a glass from a previous wine walk. Call the chamber at 702-293-2034 for more information.
1 SPIRITED PERFORMANCE: Tobi D’Amore and The Bone Chimes will perform Saturday at the Boulder Dam Brewing Co. Guided by the spirit of the audience, the ensemble performs D’Amore’s original music and covers by artists such as Jim Croce and Bob Seger. The group takes the stage at 7 p.m. The Brewpub is at 453 Nevada Way. Call 702-243-2739 or visit www.boulderdambrewing.com for more information.
1 POP THE CORN: Head over to Boulder City Library for an after-hours movie session. “Crazy Rich Asians” will be shown at 5:30 p.m. in the community room. The romantic comedy follows a native New Yorker as she heads to Singapore to meet her boyfriend’s family, including his disapproving mother. Those attending are welcome to bring blankets, folding chairs, snacks and drinks. The library is at 701 Adams Blvd.
1 COUNTING THE YEARS: Boulder Dam Brewing Co. will celebrate its 12th “annibrewsary” Saturday with a party featuring live music from Elysium of Phoenix, prize drawings, drink and dining specials and tapping of its 12th Annibrewsary Ale, a black coffee IPA. The festivities will begin at 7 p.m. at the Brewpub, 453 Nevada Way. Call 702-243-2739 or visit www.boulderdambrewing.com for more information.
Editor’s Note — With 2024 coming to a close, here is a look back at the first six months of the year. July-December will appear in next week’s edition.
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