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.
1 REACH FOR THE STARS: Join rangers from Lake Mead National Recreation Area and members of a local astronomical society to learn about the night sky Saturday in the amphitheater at Boulder Beach in the national park. A discussion about the impacts of light pollution will start the evening at 6:30. A telescope will be set up from 7-9:30 p.m. Call 702-293-8990 for more information.
The 14th annual Dam Short Film Festival, which ended four days of film screenings and film-related activities Sunday, was the largest to date for ticket sales, attendees and film submissions, according to festival organizers.
1 ROYAL LIFE: Get an inside glimpse into the life of a queen when Boulder City Library shows “Victoria and Abdul” at 5:30 p.m. Friday. The movie focuses on the unusual friendship between the queen and her Indian servant, who arrived for her Golden Jubilee. Viewing is free. Call 702-293-1281 for more information.
1 MULTIPLE MOVIES: Four days of short films and special events highlight the 14th annual Dam Short Film Festival. Films in categories such as drama, comedy, romance, sci-fi and animation will be featured. New this year is a program featuring music videos. Screenings begin at noon each day, today through Sunday, with program blocks lasting about one hour. There also will be an opportunity to meet filmmakers and other festivalgoers. Tickets are $10 per program, $35 per day or $100 for a four-day pass. Visit www.damshortfilm.org for details.
Along with bringing new faces to Boulder City, the Dam Short Film Festival is bringing back some familiar ones.
Editor’s Note: This is the second half of looking back at 2024.
Last week, the city officially put the word out that it is in the beginning stages of hiring a new fire chief.
Chess is an immersive 1v1 board game that requires high strategies and patience. The rules of chess may seem simple, but it requires deep thinking. Each player has sixteen pieces. These pieces are often black and white so there is no confusion during the match. The white player makes the first move and then from there, the game begins. The goal in these matches is to attack your opponent’s King piece with no way to escape, also known as a checkmate. This will cause the match to end and a win for whoever checkmates. The match can also end with a draw. Consenting to a draw is when there is no way to achieve a checkmate. This year at Boulder City High School, students have decided to take on this challenge of creating a chess team.
Experiencing an up-and-down season, Boulder City High School girls volleyball found themselves in a familiar position when it came to postseason accolades.
