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: 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.
1 ZOMBIE WALK: Boulder Dam Brewing Co. and Zombie Squad will be hosting the sixth annual Zombie Walk Saturday, beginning and ending at the brewery. Participants are invited to come in their scariest undead attire, although there will be makeup artists at the event. There will be four bands performing live music, a raffle and prizes for the best costume. The walk will begin at 7 p.m. and entry fee is $5, with proceeds benefiting Heaven Can Wait Animal Society.
1 COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE: The Dan Leach Memorial Fund will host its fourth annual Old Town Cocktail Walk at 7 p.m. Friday. The walk is held in conjunction with the Dan Leach Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Boulder Creek Golf Club, and will stop at downtown restaurants and bars. There will be live music performed by The All-Togethers beginning at 8 p.m. at Two Wheels Park, at the corner of Nevada Way and Wyoming Street. Tickets for the walk are $20 per person, include four drink tickets and can be purchased in advance or the day of the event in front of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, 465 Nevada Way, or Two Wheels Park. For more information visit http://bit.ly/2dOLwD9.
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.
