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Eagles play comeback kids

Boulder City High School baseball advanced to 7-7 on the season, picking up victories in their last two outings.

Soaring like an Eagle

By Abby Francis

Hall makes a musical journey from Charleston to BC

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.

Boulder City a popular spot for Hollywood shoots

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.

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Award-winning pianist to perform Sunday

Boulder City United Methodist Church is hosting a concert at 1 p.m. Sunday at Senior Center Boulder City featuring pianist and recording artist John Nilsen.

Filmmakers tout festival; awards presented

The Dam Short Film Festival wrapped Sunday night with an awards gala at the Boulder Theatre recognizing the talents of emerging filmmakers and signaling 10 years of success for the annual, home-grown festival.

Bumped by The Beatles

Last week, local glassblower Don Thompson, also known as “Crystal Wizard,” sat at his workstation in Boulder City Antique Market, conversing casually with tourists who had no idea that 50 years ago he was hanging out with The Beatles.

Drama, horror, romance on tap at film festival

The 10th annual Dam Short Film Festival began Wednesday at the Boulder Theatre, offering a record 171 short films playing over five days, as well as film-related events around town. The Boulder City Review compiled a list of recommended films and events, based on the festival website and our experiences at past festivals.

Filmmakers attracted to Dam Short Film Festival

The 10th annual Dam Short Film Festival is taking over the Boulder Theatre Feb. 12-16, and is promising to attract more filmmakers than ever before.

Film festival schedule announced for Feb. 12-16

The schedule for the 10th annual Dam Short Film Festival was announced Jan. 1, and the festival will be bigger than ever.

Ready for a Rabbit Tale

Junior Melissa O’Berto, who is on the set construction crew, and senior Ruth Faulkner, stage manager, work together to everything in order for tonight’s opening of “Harvey” at Boulder City High School. The play is being presented at 7 p.m. tonight, Friday and Saturday in the theater on campus, 1101 Fifth St. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students. Call 702-799-8200 for more information.

No need to fertilize bougainvillea

QBefore the first freeze in Las Vegas what should I feed my bougainvillea? I have three plants, all in the ground. They are 6 years old and I wrap their bases before the freeze. They always come back come March and bloom beautifully August through October.

Senior Calendar Sept. 26-Oct. 2

Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at 813 Arizona St. Call 702-293-3320 for information.

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Leash law is in effect

After an almost four-year saga, the part of Boulder City code that allowed dog owners to have their dogs off-leash in public as long as they were under verbal control practically (though not officially) goes away as of Dec. 4.

Historic designation sought for hangar

Getting the old Bullock Field Navy Hangar onto the National Registry of Historic Places has been on the radar of the Boulder City Historic Preservation Commission for about a year and a half and earlier this month, the city council agreed.

Council votes to reverse decision on historic home

Earlier this year, the city council voted to reverse a planning commission decision. It was not of note because no one in the ranks of city staff could remember such a reversal ever having happened in the time they worked for the city.

Restore or refinish, either are doable DIY projects

You know that Progressive Insurance commercial that humorously depicts a “Parent-Life Coach” advising young homeowners on how to avoid turning into their parents? When the coach corrects homeowners to not chime in on strangers’ conversations, it made me realize, I’ve totally become my mother. (But I’m OK with it, because my mom was awesome.)