By Abby Francis
Entertainment
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.
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 GUITAR LICKS: Rick Berthod will perform Friday evening at Boulder Dam Brewing Co. Berthod is a veteran rocker who has seven album releases under his belt, and his skill on the guitar has amazed audiences in Southern Nevada, Hollywood and beyond as he has shared the stage with such music legends as B.B. King, Gregg Allman and the Yardbirds. Music begins at 8 p.m. The Brewpub is at 453 Nevada Way. Call 702-243-2739 or visit http://www.rickberthod.com/ for more information.
Originally published in 1843, Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol,” has become one of the most well-known and oft-covered stories in Western literature with its story of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey to find the meaning of Christmas.
1 COUNTRY GIRL: Sissy Brown will perform a free show at 8 p.m. Friday at Boulder Dam Brewing Co., 453 Nevada Way. The classically trained honky tonk gal from Oklahoma got into the industry singing classical music in Europe, and then toured with a pair of rockabilly acts before heading out on her own. She now records with Dead Horse Productions and tours on her own, playing a classic country style, inspired by such greats as Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn and Waylon Jennings, but bursting with modern flare. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/AintNoSissyBrown.
1 HOUSE CALLS: The American Association of University Women will host its annual home tour from 1-4 p.m. Saturday. The tour will highlight five Boulder City homes and buildings, selected for their historical or architectural significance, including the Boulder City Animal Shelter, where attendees may even run into Santa Claus. The tour features and is hosted at the Boulder Dam Hotel. Inside the hotel’s lobby there will be a silent auction, and the Boulder City Art Guild as well as the Boulder City-Hoover Dam Museum will be open to visitors. Tickets cost $10 and funds raised will benefit local scholarships. For more information, call 702-338-8862.
1 HOLIDAY BAZAAR: The Boulder City Community Club will host its 42nd annual Doodlebug craft bazaar Saturday at the Boulder City Recreation Center, 900 Arizona St. More than 100 vendors from all over the Southwest will be on hand showing their fine handmade crafts and arts, making it a perfect place to find unique gifts as the holidays approach. There will also be refreshments, food and raffle. The bazaar will be held in booths inside and out of the gymnasiums and will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
It’s been nearly a decade since 28-year-old Annika Huff found herself at just 93 pounds and clinging to life after just being sold from one sex trafficker, or pimp, to another.
Boulder City’s leash law and the controversy over the potential for permitted pet breeding within city limits were not the only animal-oriented items on the city council’s agenda for last week’s meeting.
The Southern Nevada State Veterans Home has gone through a rough few years that came to a head earlier this year when the facility lost its vaunted 5-star rating and got hit with a warning on their website advising of patient abuse.
“Don’t forget you are up for a column this week,” read the text on my phone Monday morning. It was a message from Review Editor Ron Eland and, oops, I had forgotten.
