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Brian Kral Chautauqua scholar Brian Kral will appear as Howard Hughes when Boulder City Chautauqua presents Rule Breakers and Headline Makers on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the historic Boulder Theatre.
File Rafael Sarabia, atop his chestnut mare Red Sonia, was among those honoring heroes and first responders at last year's appreciation event. This year's celebration is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, in Bicentennial Park.
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1 LIVING HISTORY: Join Chautauqua scholars Brian Kral and Doug Mishler as they present historical theatrical performances as billionaire Howard Hughes and war correspondent Ernie Pyle, respectively, on Saturday. Boulder City Chautauqua will present “Rule Breakers and Headline Makers” at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. in the Boulder Theatre, 1225 Arizona St. The performances will include a musical prelude by pianist Charlie Shaffer and will be moderated by Michael Green, an associate professor of history at UNLV. Tickets are $15 per performance. Call 702-293-0833 or visit www.bcchautauqua.org for more information.

2 CLEAN AND GREEN: Residents are invited to participate in a cleanup day Saturday. From 8 to 10 a.m., volunteers will work to clean up the corner of Boulder City Parkway and Buchanan Boulevard. Participants should bring gloves and yard tools; trash bags and water will be provided by the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce.

3 SPECIAL THANKS: Police officers, firefighters, emergency medical service providers and other first responders and uniformed personnel will be recognized during the second annual Boulder City Hero and First Responder Appreciation Day on Saturday. To be held in Bicentennial Park near the gazebo, the festivities are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include lunch, entertainment, activities for children, informational booths and a prize drawing for all attendees with a badge. There is no cost to attend.

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1 READY TO ROCK: The Rock, Roll & Stroll fundraiser for the Senior Center of Boulder City’s Meals on Wheels program will be presented from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Bicentennial Park, 999 Colorado St. The fifth annual event will include a car show, games, food and music by DJ Mike Pacini. For more information, call 702-293-3320.

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1 MUSIC MAKER: Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ted Sablay will perform at the Boulder Dam Brewing Company from 7-10 Saturday night. A native of Wisconsin, Sablay now calls Las Vegas home. He has spent much of the past 20 years as a touring member and regular collaborator with The Killers. He debuted his first album as a solo artist in 2022. The Brewpub is at 453 Nevada Way. Call 702-243-2739 or visit www.boulderdambrewing.com for more information.

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1 FANTASTIC THEATER: The Young Hearts Theater Group, sponsored by Boulder City United Methodist Church, will present C.S. Lewis’ classic fantasy tale “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Elaine K. Smith Building, 700 Wyoming St. Admission is free.

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1 MORE MOVIES: The Dam Short Film Festival returns for its 19th incarnation and with in-person screenings, but at a new location. Scheduled Thursday through Monday at the Elaine K. Smith Building, 700 Wyoming St., the festival will screen 153 short films in about 30 programs. Tickets are $12.50 per program, $45 for a full-day pass and $150 for an event pass. Visit www.damshortfilm.org for more information.

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1 RED CARPET READY: Celebrity couples will be roaming the streets downtown Saturday as the Best Dam Wine Walk hosts its monthly event. Scheduled from 4-8 p.m., with check-in through 6:30 at My 4 Sons Comic Cards, 1308 Wyoming St., the wine walk provides an opportunity to visit local businesses, often after their regular hours. Admission is $25 per person, plus Eventbrite fees, in advance or $30 at check-in.