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 CHEERS: Raise a glass and raise funds for Operation Homefront, a nonprofit that supports the families of military personnel who are deployed overseas, by attending the sixth annual Boulder City Beerfest. The Saturday event will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. in Wilbur Square Park and feature more than 30 breweries, specialty vendors, food trucks and live entertainment. Admission to the fest is free, but tickets for sampling are $45 for general admission and $60 for VIP privileges on the day of the event. Visit http://bouldercitybeerfestival.com for more information.
1 GET EGG-CITED: Wilbur Square Park on Colorado Street will be the site of the annual community Easter Egg Hunt. Festivities start at 9 a.m. with photos with the Easter Bunny; those wanting pictures needs to bring their own cameras. The egg hunts begin at 9:30 a.m., with one for children 1-5 and another for children 6-10. There is no cost to participate. Volunteers of America is presenting the event, which will feature more than 1,500 eggs plus prizes.
1 TAKE THE PLUNGE: Get out your swimsuit and plastic Easter baskets, and then head over to the city pool for the third annual Easter Pool Plunge. The swimming pool, at 861 Avenue B, will be filled with eggs and toys for the event, scheduled for 2:15 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $2 per participant, and nonswimmers must be accompanied by someone 12 or older. For details, call 702-293-9286.
1 READY TO ROLL: The third annual Rock, Roll & Stroll to benefit the Senior Center of Boulder City will be held Saturday at Bicentennial Park, 999 Colorado St. The family-friendly event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include rocking in rocking chairs and rolling in wheelchairs. There will be a kids zone and entertainment. Proceeds from the event support the Meals on Wheels program.
1 READY, SET, DIP: Salsas and a variety of other Mexican dips will be samples and judged during the second annual Mexican Chip Dip Competition to help raise funds for Emergency Aid of Boulder City. Sponsored by the Boulder City Elks lodge, the event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at the lodge, 1217 Boulder City Parkway. The festivities also will include a silent auction, family activities and hamburger or hot dog lunch.
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.
