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Entertainment
It’s almost as though when graduating in 1964 from Bound Brook High School in New Jersey, Thom Pastor had a crystal ball to see into the future.
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.
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.
1BARRELS AND BIKINIS: The fourth annual Bikini Barrel Race will be held Saturday at the L.L. Miller Arena at the Boulder City Horseman’s Association, 1 Coral Road. Time-only practice runs will be held between 5-7:30 p.m. before the open competition starts at 8 p.m., which will be followed by the youth division runs. All riders, men and women alike, are required to wear swimming attire. There is no entry fee for the public. For more information visit http://www.stcbarrelracing.com/
1TECH WIZARDS: Indie digital wizards Shift the Paradigm will be playing a free show at 8 p.m. Friday at the Boulder Dam Brewing Co., 453 Nevada Way. The two self-proclaimed computer nerds turned musicians blend indie, grunge and rap tracks into a passionate stage show with a tech heavy sound that is all their own. Call 702-243-2739 or visit www.boulderdambrewing.com for more information.
1‘PUP CRAWL’: See Spot Run will present its seventh annual poker run, pup crawl and silent auction Saturday. The event, scheduled from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., will include stops at several local pubs. Participants can visit in any order and collect cards, turning in their best high or low hand by 9 p.m. Winners will be announced at 9:30 p.m. at Boulder Dam Brewing Co., 453 Nevada Way. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Brewpub. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit organization’s dog park at Veterans’ Memorial Park, 1650 Buchanan Blvd. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/bcseespotrun/?fref=nf
1Portland Rockers: Psychedelic blues rockers Comanche Joey will perform at 8 p.m. today at the Boulder Dam Brewing Company, 453 Nevada Way. The Portland-based trio arrives fresh off shows in Utah and Colorado, and after rocking Boulder City, will continue through California, reaching all the way up to Fairbanks, Alaska, before returning to Oregon. The show is free of charge. For more information, call 702-243-2739 or visit www.boulderdambrewing.com.
1DAM GOOD BARBECUE: The 12 annual Best Dam Barbecue Challenge returns 4-10 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Bicentennial Park, 999 Colorado St. In addition to award winning food there will be live entertainment, an array of diverse vendors, the Best Dam Car Show, a kids activity zone and grilling lesson, as well as a police vs. fire department rib eating competition. The event is free and open to all ages.
The city’s most talented youths and adults will showcase their abilities during Saturday’s seventh annual BC’s Got Talent.
LISTEN TO THE TOP FIVE HERE
On the hunt for their fourth consecutive 3A state championship, Boulder City High School boys swimming didn’t disappoint in their season opener at Heritage on Feb. 28, defeating Coral Academy 640-333.
With their eyes on recapturing the 3A state title, Boulder City High School boys volleyball challenged themselves early with some stiff competition in the Las Vegas Invitational.
Competing at the a Liberty Newcomer meet on Feb. 26, multiple new faces for Boulder City High School track and field got the opportunity to showcase their abilities.
Some major changes are coming soon to the Boulder City Hospital.
