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.
Entertainment
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 READY TO ROCK: The Rock, Roll & Stroll fundraiser for the Senior Center of Boulder City’s Meals on Wheels program will be presented from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Bicentennial Park, 999 Colorado St. The fifth annual event will include a car show, games, food and music by DJ Mike Pacini. For more information, call 702-293-3320.
1 TAKE A DIP: Emergency Aid of Boulder City’s inaugural Mexican Chip Dip Competition will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Boulder City Elks Lodge, 1217 Nevada Highway. Enter your favorite salsa or Mexican dip, or just come by to taste the entries and vote for your favorite. Emergency Aid will provide the chips and vegetables for dipping. The festivities also include a car show by 3 Other Guyz Car Club, a silent auction and family activities. The Elks will be offering hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages for sale, with proceeds benefiting Emergency Aid. Call 702-293-0332 for more information.
Art for and created by people of all ages will highlight the Spring ArtFest presented by the Boulder City Art Guild this weekend.
1 Matters of the art: Fine arts and gift items by about 75 Southwestern artisans will be showcased at the 32nd annual Spring Art Fest presented by Boulder City Art Guild in Bicentennial Park on Saturday and Sunday. There also will be entertainment throughout the festival, as well as food vendors, hands-on activities for children and a raffle. The event begins at 10 a.m. both days and ends at 5 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
1 CASH CRAWL: The annual Shane Patton Pub Crawl, which raises funds for scholarships in honor of the fallen Navy SEAL from Boulder City, will be held Saturday. The event starts at 7 p.m., though people will gather at 6 p.m., and includes entertainment from Thee Swank Bastards, The Lesser Evil, No Tides and DJ Ladyfingers. T-Shirts can be purchased in front of the Boulder Dam Credit Union, 530 Avenue G, Friday or anytime at The Dillinger, 1224 Arizona St., for $35, which provides drink discounts at participating locations.
Like the Academy Awards, but on a slightly smaller scale, Boulder City High School film students’ achievements were recognized March 30 during the fifth annual Boulder City Movie Awards.
1 FEELIN’ BLUE: The Full Throttle Blues Band, featuring Boulder City drummer Tim “Spider” Webb, brings its unique mix of rhythm and blues, reggae, rock and roll and rhumba to Jack’s Place. The four-piece ensemble plays everything from traditional tunes made famous by Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf to contemporary songs by Stevie Ray Vaughn, ZZ Top and Eric Clapton. The band performs from 6-10 p.m. at the bar and grill, 544 Nevada Way. Visit www.jacksplacebc.com or call 702-293-2200 for more information.
Despite the projection, a hydrologist warns those 24-month forecasts are uncertain.
The notion of selling someone’s property without them knowing might seem far-fetched, but attempting the scam isn’t difficult.
The event at Valley High School came the day after Gov. Joe Lombardo testified before the Assembly Committee on Education on a bill that would repeal a restorative justice law.
The Southern Nevada Water Authority is evaluating whether changes need to be made to its lowest intake straw in order to protect water quality as Lake Mead continues to shrink.
