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.
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In some ways, Stella Roy is a bit of an old soul.
Boulder City High School baseball advanced to 7-7 on the season, picking up victories in their last two outings.
By Abby Francis
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.
1 FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: The Eagles’ football season begins at 7 p.m. Friday with a home game at Boulder City High School, 1101 Fifth St. The team faces Clark High School. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is $3 for students and $5 for adults.
1 STARRY, STARRY NIGHT: Discover the night skies above Lake Mead National Recreation Area as rangers lead a night hike Saturday along the Historic Railroad Trail. It’s an easy 3-mile trip. Remember to bring a flashlight. Reservations are requested; call 702-293-8990 for details.
Boulder City Chautauqua is bringing “Rule Breakers & Headline Makers” to town next month as part of its educational theatrical presentations.
1 READY FOR HIS SOLO: Ross LaMarca, who plays with Walk Off Hits, will perform as a solo artist at 8:30 p.m. Friday at The Dillinger Food and Drinkery, 1224 Arizona St. He will present a special two-hour acoustic performance of his soulful brew of funky, pop/rock. Admission is free. Call 702-293-4001 or visit www.thedillinger.com for more information.
1 FUNKY MUSIC: Groovement arrives in town tonight, Aug. 3, for a show at Boulder Dam Brewing Co. as part of its nationwide tour supporting its second album, “Clouds.” The six-piece ensemble hails from northwest Arkansas and plays funky rock music. The group describes its sound as if “a Led Zeppelin collided into a Soul Train.” Their performance starts at 8 p.m. at the Brewpub, 453 Nevada Way. Call 702-243-2739 or visit www.boulderdambrewing.com for more information.
1 DO EWE KNOW?: Learn about the bighorn sheep that frequently visit the area from Nevada Department of Wildlife experts from 1-3:30 p.m. Friday at Hemenway Valley Park, 401 Ville Drive. Get basic facts about the animals and tips to watch them safely from a distance. Though sheep from the River Mountain Herd regularly visit the park, there is no guarantee they will attend the afternoon presentation.
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Currently sitting in fourth place in the 3A standings, Boulder City High School girls basketball dropped a pair of games this past week to Coral Academy and rival Virgin Valley.
Splitting a pair of league games this past week, Boulder City High School boys basketball sits in third place in the 3A league standings.
Boulder City High School flag football advanced to 7-7 on the season after splitting a pair of games this past week.
It’s been around for 95 years and to ensure it does not fall into disrepair, the city is deciding what to do with it.
