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.
1 ALL THAT JAZZ: Madelyn Feller will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Boulder Dam Brewing Co., 453 Nevada Way. The Las Vegas-raised singer-songwriter has followed in the steps of her godfather, the former showroom conductor for the Las Vegas Riviera who, from 1964 to 1996, played with the likes of Tony Bennett and Liza Minnelli. Feller blends influences like Norah Jones and Billie Holiday with elements of Deep House and Bossa Nova to create a sound that is all her own. Feller’s band, featuring up-and-coming guitar player Sean Carbone, plays her original numbers as well as a variety of covers adapted for their own style. For more information on Feller, visit facebook.com/madelynfeller/?pnref=lhc.
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.
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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?
