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.
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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 ROCKIN’ AND ROLLIN’: Folks will be rocking, rolling and strolling as they help raise funds for the Senior Center of Boulder City’s Meals on Wheels program and other activities at the center. Bicentennial Park will be site of the second annual family-friendly event and fundraiser that includes entertainment, food and more. Registration and check-in begins at 9:30 a.m., with opening ceremonies set for 10 a.m. For details, visit www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org.
1 LET THE GOOD TIMES STROLL: The Best Dam Wine Walk returns to downtown from 4-8 p.m. Saturday with a Mardi Crawl. Tickets are $25 per person or $45 per couple; there is a $5 discount for those who bring back a previous wine walk glass. Purchase a wine glass at the first stop, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, 465 Nevada Way.
1 REBEL ROCKETTE: Seattle-based singer songwriter Darci Carlson will perform a free show Friday night at the Boulder Dam Brewing Co., 453 Nevada Way. Carlson also models and acts, but she comes from a background of country music and all-American rock and roll. In addition to her solo act she performs with multiple bands, including The Dolly Rottens and The Billy Cook Band. The show is open to all ages, and music begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call 702-243-2739 or visit https://www.reverbnation.com/darcicarlsonmusic.
1 HIGH FLYING: Full Flight performs at Boulder Dam Brewing Co. on Saturday evening. A little taste of everything rock, the three-piece Henderson regulars love entertaining audiences with covers of hits from the Eagles to the Black Keys and everything in between. Music begins at 7 p.m. The Brewpub is at 453 Nevada Way. Call 702-243-2739 or visit http://bit.ly/2jyFxSg for more information.
1 SIN CITY SAINTS: The Saints of Las Vegas will perform a free show Friday and Saturday at the Backstop Sports Pub. The four-piece rock band has played numerous shows in Las Vegas, as well as around the country, including in Nashville and Los Angeles. Their up-tempo shows are known for fan interaction and a set list that includes everything from classic rock hits and ’90s favorites to power pop and the occasional country tune. The performances will begin at 9:30 p.m. The pub is at 533 Avenue B. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/TheSaintsLV/ or call 702-294-8445.
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