Whether as a location for builders of Hoover Dam to escape the heat, a place to see movies with families, friends or a date, or a venue to enjoy ballet performances, the Boulder Theatre has been a favorite local historical landmark for nearly a century.
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Saturday night, a large crowd donned their best 1980s attire, which included an abundance of neon-colored clothing as part of the aptly-named Neon Nights. The block party was hosted by Main Street Boulder City and served as a make-up event for their planned New Year’s Eve celebration, which was canceled due to impending weather. Attendees filled the restautants and bars along the steet, while listening to 80s music played by DJ Mike Pacini.
As the old saying goes, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.”
This past weekend, the Boulder City Art Guild hosted its annual Artists in Action show and sale at the Boulder City Parks and Rec gym. While members do not have to live in Boulder City, all participants must be members of the Art Guild. Top, Boulder City artist Barbara Pearce uses a dotting technique to paint images onto rocks. Below, Ernie Valdovinos sculpts a rabbit from clay.
This past Friday evening, a large and appreciative crowd turned out for the Nevada Shakespeare Festival’s performance of “Henry V” in Bicentennial Park. The performance was hosted by Main Street Boulder City and the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. NSF featured six actors and actresses, who each played six to eight characters during the 80-minute performance.
A single pea has been on the minds of many Boulder City High School students for the past six weeks. It’s brought them to tears, caused them to laugh and been the source of great frustration and joy.
Boulder City’s Got Talent returns Saturday evening as performers take the stage to show off their musical skills.
The Boulder City Beerfest returns for its third annual celebration Saturday at Wilbur Square Park.
Sir Robert, a jouster in Knights of Mayhem, gives a yellow rose to 4-year-old Adalyn Gee Saturday at the Boulder City Renaissance Faire held at Veterans’ Memorial Park. Gee’s father, Nathaniel Gee, looks on with a smile.
Boulder City will transform into Camelot as the town revels in its 10th annual Renaissance Faire this weekend at Veterans Memorial Park.
The third annual Boulder City Movie Awards featured an abundance of 1980’s movie memories as local high school students took home awards during the March 5 show held at the Boulder City High School theater.
The red carpet will be rolled out next week when local high school students showcase their short films during the third annual Boulder City Movie Awards.
A packed theater brought the 11th annual Dam Short Film Festival to a close Saturday night, with rave reviews from filmmakers and festivalgoers alike.
Auditions for the sixth annual BC’s Got Talent show will take place a month from Saturday as singers, dancers and other performers polish their skills with the hopes of making the cut for this year’s main event.
Although far removed from the bright lights of Hollywood, normally quiet Boulder City becomes a busy hub for filmmakers each February as hundreds of short films are screened during the annual Dam Short Film Festival.
Whether as a location for builders of Hoover Dam to escape the heat, a place to see movies with families, friends or a date, or a venue to enjoy ballet performances, the Boulder Theatre has been a favorite local historical landmark for nearly a century.
The federal government’s plan for Lake Mead has riled up Nevada officials who have vowed to protect the state’s water rights should a lawsuit become necessary.
Students in the Clark County School District will be able to sleep in a little longer this coming school year or will have to set their alarm clocks a bit earlier.
Coming into the season as defending 3A state champions, Boulder City High School boys tennis is eager to get back out on the court and defend their title.