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.
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.
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.
In some ways, Stella Roy is a bit of an old soul.
1 THEY HAVE TALENT: And are willing to share it with others at the annual BC’s Got Talent show in the amphitheater at the Boulder City Library, 701 Adams Blvd. The talent show begins at 7 p.m. Saturday Free popcorn will service and drink will be available. Admission is free.
Boulder City residents and visitors are set to have a great time this weekend at the town’s 41st annual Spring Jamboree.
Students at Boulder City High School will be performing “Shrek the Musical” next week, the first drama production in the new theater.
1 SPRING CELEBRATION: The Spring Jamboree returns for two days of family fun. Bicentennial, Wilbur and North and South Escalante parks will be filled with booths and activities. Highlights include the Little Miss and Little Mister Pageant at 9 a.m. Saturday and Bark in the Park at 11 a.m. Saturday. There also will be a classic car show, gem and mineral show, business showcase, antiques, arts and crafts, and climbing wall. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Visit www.springjamboree.com for more information and a full schedule.
1 GRAB YOUR CAPE: Head over to the Boulder City Library for its first superhero comic book fair. Scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the library, 700 Adams Blvd., the free fair will include activities for children of all ages including crafts, story sessions and cosplay. There will be a chance to take pictures with costumed characters, and those attending are encouraged to dress up (but leave your weapons at home). There also will be vendors and a silent auction to benefit Friends of the Boulder City Library.
1 CELEBRATE YOUR PARK: Junior Ranger Day on Saturday at the Alan Bible Visitor Center at Lake Mead National Recreation Area is one of the events planned to mark National Park Week. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be a variety of interactive activities that focus on nature and water safety for children. There will be K-9 demonstrations and information about careers with the National Park Service. Admission to the park will be waived for the day. For more information, call 702-293-8990.
1 HOWDY PARTNER: Grab your best western duds for Saturday’s Best Dam Wine Walk, which will have a western theme. Check-in is from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Grace Christian Academy, 512 California Ave., and the walk continues to 8 p.m. at more than 20 locations downtown. Tickets are $25 per person or $45 a couple.
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.
The Boulder City Council received an update last week on the new community pool and were shown renderings of what the new facility may look like and a possible completion date.
A half-dozen Boulder City residents signed on the dotted line seeking office for mayor and city council.
Both Boulder City High School track and field programs are off to a hot start, each winning a weekday event at 4A Spring Valley.
