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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1 DAM FINE FILMS: The 13th annual Dam Short Film Festival will be held at the historic Boulder Theatre, 1225 Arizona St. More than 100 short movies in a variety of genres will be screened through Saturday, all organized into blocks with shared themes. There’s something for everyone with romance, comedy, animation, drama, horror and international films. There’s even a showcase of films made by Nevadans. Tickets are $9 per block, $35 per day or $100 for all four days. Call 702-509-4326 or visit www.damshortfilm.org for more information.
The Dam Short Film Festival returns Wednesday for its 13th year, and festival director John LaBonney knows why it keeps drawing in fans and filmmakers from around the world, because he used to be one.
1 READING CLUB: Mike Kurban, also known as the psychic Confucius, will be performing a show at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Ascension’s Holistic Art Boutique, 1400 Wyoming St., Suite 1. As Confucius, Kurban’s show blends humor and insightful readings into an interactive experience that has thrilled audiences around the country. Kurban has performed on stages, in private residences and at corporate events. At Ascension’s, he will be giving free 10-minute readings to members of the audience. For more information, call 702-743-6887.
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1 Jase Wills performs a free show at 8:30 p.m. Friday at The Dillinger Food and Drinkery, 1224 Arizona St. The Las Vegas-based singer-songwriter’s show includes a mix of heartfelt acoustic original songs along with interpretive covers of hits by artists such as Johnny Cash, Prince and Helmet. The show is open to all ages. For more information, call 702-293-4001 or visit facebook.com/thedillingerbar.
Filmmakers from all over the country will converge on Boulder City on Feb. 8 for the Dam Short Film Festival at Boulder Theater.
1 NATIVE MUSICIAN: James Howard Adams of Same Sex Mary will perform at The Dillinger Food and Drinkery on Saturday night. The Boulder City native began playing music as a cellist in the Garret Junior High School orchestra and since has been involved in numerous projects in Las Vegas. His solo material is highlighted by introspective storytelling and reflects the influence of such acts as Modest Mouse and Marty Robbins. His free, all-ages show begins at 8:30 p.m. The Dillinger is at 1224 Arizona St. Call 702-293-4001 or visit www.thedillinger.com for more information.
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