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 TALENT SHOWCASE: Boulder City residents will share their talents through song and music during the annual event in the amphitheater outside the Boulder City Library. The show starts at 7 p.m. Saturday. Bring chairs and a picnic. Admission is free. The library is at 701 Adams Blvd. Visit www.bcsgottalent.com for more information.
The sixth annual Dillinger Block Party is on Saturday, and its organizer is anticipating it will be bigger than ever.
1 BLOCK PARTY: The Dillinger’s sixth annual event kicks off at 4 p.m. Saturday on Arizona Street in front of the restaurant. The festivities will include contests such as best dog, Teenie Weenie Hot Dog eating and beer drinking; vendors; food trucks and entertainment. This year’s lineup includes The Junkyard Dogs, a local band that has been performing for more than 30 years, opening for musicians such as Blue Oyster Cult and Jim Messina; Lenguas Largas out of Tucson, Arizona; Sandy Nelson; Sam Sex Mary and The Dirty Hooks. There will be a raffle, with proceeds benefiting the Shane Patton Scholarship Foundation. Visit www.thedillinger.com for more information.
1 GET JAMMIN’: Head over to the parks in downtown Boulder City on Saturday and Sunday for the annual Spring Jamboree presented by the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. The family-friendly event will include a classic car show, antiques, arts and crafts, rock and gem show and kids zone. Highlights include the Little Miss and Mister Pageant and Bark in the Park. Admission is free. Visit www.springjamboree.com for a complete schedule of activities or call 702-293-2034.
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.
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.
