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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In some ways, Stella Roy is a bit of an old soul.
Boulder City High School baseball advanced to 7-7 on the season, picking up victories in their last two outings.
By Abby Francis
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.
1BEST THINGS: The Red Mountain Choir will usher in the holiday season just days before Thanksgiving as it presents “The Best Things” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Elaine K. Smith Center, 700 Wyoming St. The choir is conducted by Lisa Gillespie and features accompanist Ashley Peel. The group will be joined by select students from Martha P. King Elementary School, conducted by LaNette Coker. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for students and children; they are available for purchase at the Chamber of Commerce, 455 Nevada Way, as well as at the venue on the day of the show. For more information, call 702-293-5455 or visit www.redmountainmusicco.org/concerts.
1 NASHVILLE ECLECTICS: Whitherward performs at Boulder Dam Brewing Co. on Friday, with music starting at 8 p.m. The quartet formed in Nashville in 2013, led by singer-songwriters Ash and Ed, and have build a varied catalog of songs with hard-hitting vocals backed by thunderous guitars. Their eclectic sound draws inspiration from rock, folk, jazz and trip hop, with songs that take aim squarely at the human condition. The Brewpub is at 453 Nevada Way. Call 702-243-2739 or visit boulderdambrewing.com for more information.
1: MARIO AT THE RAILROAD PASS CASINO: Singer-comedian Mario will perform free of charge from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the Railroad Pass Casino, 2800 S. Boulder Highway. The Los Angeles native recently moved to Southern Nevada from the Midwest and has found the perfect showcase for his unique comedy takes and his vocal performances of American standards, from artists including Dean Martin and Michael Buble as well as classic country hits. Guests can expect rib-tickling humor, spot-on impressions and a healthy amount of Frank Sinatra. For more inofrmation, visit http://www.marioshowbiz.com/
Tricky Tray is back, and this year the annual school fundraiser is looking for additional help from the community.
1 DANCE OF THE DEAD: The Southern Nevada Old Country Dancers will host their annual Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Halloween dance in Boulder City from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday at the historic Los Angeles Water and Power Building, 600 Nevada Way. This year’s theme is “Nevermore,” inspired by the dark tales of Edgar Allen Poe and his poem “The Raven.” There will be era-appropriate English and Scottish country line dancing, specially selected music and refreshments. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Admission is $15 for the public and $10 for members.
1 HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK: Halloween comes early this year as Trunk or Treat returns Saturday to Veterans’ Memorial Park, 1650 Buchanan Blvd. The annual event brings hundreds of families together, with costumed kids in search of candy and decorated trunks with unique themes. There will activities, including knocker ball, human foosball, a rock wall and a bounce house. Trunk or Treat begins at 5 p.m., and there will be a costume contest and awards for the best trunk at 6 p.m. Parking opens at 3:30 p.m., and there is a $10 entry fee per car. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2eLa67N.
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Former Boulder City High School head football coach Frank “Bubba” Mariani was arrested by Boulder City police on an array of felony counts alleging lewd behavior.
Winning a pair of games this past week, Boulder City High School flag football advanced to 6-6 on the season.
Winning a pair of league games this past week, Boulder City High School girls basketball jumped up to third place in the 3A league standings.
Every family likely celebrates love in a different manner during the holiday season, don’t they? Isn’t it likely that in this 250th year of our nation’s independence from Great Britain, America would celebrate love in a unique manner?
