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 DESERT BLUEGRASS: Las Vegas Bluegrass band Out of the Desert will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Boulder Dam Brewing Co., 453 Nevada Way. After five years of playing together, the Sin City veterans will bring their signature Southern sound along with a range of gospel and Celtic material, in addition to some more modern newgrass. There is no cover charge and the show for is all ages. For more information, call 702-243-2739.
The Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers will return to the historic Los Angeles Department of Water and Power building Saturday for its first of three monthly summer dance sessions.
1 CLASSIC BLUES: The Wayne David Band will return to The Dillinger Food and Drinkery for a free all-ages show at 8:30 p.m. Friday. The Las Vegas-based classic rock trio has become a regular in Boulder City with its wide range of blues and rock favorites, in addition to its own original pieces. The Dillinger is at 1224 Arizona St. For more information, call 702-293-4001.
1MUSIC CITY: Singer-songwriter Megan Barker will perform at The Dillinger Food and Drinkery on Saturday night. Returning home to Southern Nevada, the Nashville-based singer, songwriter and guitarist follows in her parents footsteps, bringing a slew of contagious original music. The free show begins at 8:30 p.m., and the Dillinger is at 1224 Arizona St. Call 702-293-4001 or visit www.meganbarker.com for more information.
1 ROCKING PARADISE: Mick Rhodes and the Hard Eights will perform at Boulder Dam Brewing Co. at 8 p.m. Friday. The Los Angeles-based quintet recently released its second album Paradise City, and the bands range of influences, from honky tonk to rockabilly and hard rock, will be on full display. The Brewpub is at 453 Nevada Way and all shows are free of cover. Call 702-243-2739 or visit boulderdambrewing.com for more information.
1ECLECTIC SHOW STOPPERS: The Kid and Nic Show brings its high-energy, musical-variety show to Hoover Dam Lodge for a pair of free shows from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. The national touring act combines an eclectic set list of funky originals and popular covers, with comedy and a series of themed medleys. For the medleys the band adds costumes to the mix as it runs through music from hit films including The Blues Brothers and Grease, adding unique flair to the standard lounge act. The lodge is at 18000 Highway 93. For more information, visit kidandnic.com.
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.
