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.
1COMMUNITY CARES: Friday evening, from dusk until dawn, Relay for Life volunteers will walk laps around Boulder City High School’s track at 1101 Fifth St., raising funds for the American Cancer Society. Participants have procured over $15,000 in pledges and from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. they will walk to raise funds and awareness. The event also includes entertainment and special activities. For additional information, visit http://bit.ly/1VeMs21.
1RESIDENT MUSICIANS: Red Mountain Choir will present “Believe” at the Elaine K. Smith Center, 700 Wyoming St. Students from King Elementary School will join the ensemble, as will several local musicians. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children and students. Call Rose at 702-293-5455.
1ART FOR ALL: Boulder City Art Guild will present its 31st annual Spring Art Festival in Bicentennial Park, 999 Colorado St., Saturday and Sunday. More than 130 artists from the Southwestern United States will display their fine arts. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.bouldercityartguild.com or call 702-293-2138.
1WIG OUT: The Best Dam Wine Walk and Second Saturday celebration returns to downtown from 4-8 p.m. Saturday. “Wig Out Walk” is the theme of this month’s event. There will be more than 20 participating locations. Tickets are $25 per person or $45 a couple. Purchase a wine glass and wristband at the first stop, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, 465 Nevada Way.
1OLD-FASHIONED FUN: Area residents are invited to join the festivities of the Old School Block Party and VWs Invade the Dam car show. Events are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Bicentennial and Wilbur Square parks. There will be arts, crafts, face-painting, entertainment, food and more. The first 50 guests will receive a gift bag and bowling pin to paint. For details, email prideinpurity@gmail.com.
1CHEERS FOR BEERS: The fourth annual festival returns to downtown Boulder City as 30 local, regional and national brewers showcase their beers in Wilbur Square Park. The fest also includes entertainment and informational sessions about brewing beer. VIP admission begins at 1 p.m. and general admission starts at 3 p.m. VIP tickets are $45 in advance or $60 at the gate; general admission tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the gate. Visit www.bouldercitybeerfest.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?
