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 the old saying goes, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.”
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.
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.
Lovers of William Shakespeare need to mark March 13 on their calendars.
1 ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS: Artists from the Boulder City Art Guild are celebrating the holiday season with a special exhibit, Deck the Walls. The gallery, inside the Boulder Dam Hotel, 1305 Arizona St., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
1 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Five homes, decked out in their holiday finest, will be featured on the American Association of University Women’s annual home tour. The tour is scheduled from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Boulder Dam Hotel, 1305 Arizona St.; Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, 495 Nevada Way; or from any Boulder City branch of AAUW member.
1 LIGHT IT UP: Brighten your holiday season with lights as they are switched on for the first time Friday night at Dale Ryan and Dyanah Musgrave’s Christmas house at 1525 Fifth St. and the city’s official Christmas tree in Frank Crowe Park, 537 Nevada Way. Lights at the house on Fifth Street will be turned on at 5 p.m. and Jingle Cat, Santa and Mrs. Claus will preside over the festivities at the park at 6 p.m.
1 DOGGONE FUN: Hoover Dam Lodge is joining with SinCity Dogs and Happy Face Foundation to host a K9 Thanksgiving Festival. The event, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the lodge, 18000 Highway 93, will include a trick dog contest; freestyle dance demonstration; obedience, search and detection demonstration; flyball and disc tryouts; exhibits and vendors who specialize in dog items; and dog rescue organizations. Call 702-544-0085 for details.
1 COME LISTEN TO A STORY: Friends of Nevada Southern Railway will host its monthly Story time train rides Saturday at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 601 Yucca St. Boulder City author Rhonda Gatlin will be reading her new book, “Aggie’s Purple Hands.” In addition to the story, there will be a wooden Christmas ornament craft. Trains will depart the depot at 10 and 11:30 a.m. and 1 and 2:30 p.m. The fare is $10 for adults, $5 for children 4-11 and free for children 3 and younger. Arrive 20 minutes prior to departure. Additional information is available at https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfNevadaSouthernRailway.
1 HOLIDAY SPIRIT: The Boulder City Art Guild has infused its annual winter show with a festive atmosphere and transformed it into a Holiday Fine Art and Craft Show. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the city’s recreation center, 900 Arizona St. More than 40 vendors are set to showcase their wares. There also will be art exhibits and a tribute to veterans. Admission is free. Visit www.bouldercityartguild for additional information.
Think of it as the Academy Awards for Boulder City businesses.
The reservoir that is Southern Nevada’s main water supply may plunge up to 29 feet below its all-time low set in 2022.
A bill was introduced last week by city council that gives those with dogs a second option to let them run free regardless of the time of day.
