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1 FUNKY MUSIC: Groovement arrives in town tonight, Aug. 3, for a show at Boulder Dam Brewing Co. as part of its nationwide tour supporting its second album, “Clouds.” The six-piece ensemble hails from northwest Arkansas and plays funky rock music. The group describes its sound as if “a Led Zeppelin collided into a Soul Train.” Their performance starts at 8 p.m. at the Brewpub, 453 Nevada Way. Call 702-243-2739 or visit www.boulderdambrewing.com for more information.

2 MOONLIGHT STROLL: Join rangers from Lake Mead National Recreation Area for a hike along the Historic Railroad Trail on Saturday. The hike begins at 7:30 p.m. and will take advantage of the nearly full moon. Rangers will offer information about nocturnal animals that inhabit the park. Reservations are requested and can be made by calling 702-293-8990.

3 THAT’S ITALIAN: Boulder City Art Guild will honor its August artist of the month, Carol Bilodeau, during a reception from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at its gallery inside the Boulder Dam Hotel, 1305 Arizona St. A photographer, Bilodeau will share pictures of her recent tour of Italy in her exhibit entitled “My Visions of Italy.” All are welcome to attend. Visit www.bouldercityartguild.com for more information.

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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.

Shakespeare returns to BC

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.

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Dam Short Film Festival celebrates 22nd year

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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