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1BEST DAM PERFORMERS: “BC’s Got Talent” returns 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the Boulder City Library amphitheater, 701 Adams Blvd., featuring performers of all ages, with cash prizes for adults, teenagers and younger children. Some of Boulder City’s most talented bands and solo acts, selected from auditions held last month, will perform for the community’s enjoyment, and to earn the votes of the locally culled judges. For more information visit, www.bcsgottalent.com.

2HEAVY DUTY PLAY: Those who are helping Interstate 11 will host a Heavy Duty Play Day fundraiser to benefit St. Jude’s Ranch for Children. The event, which will allow people to explore, climb on and ride construction equipment, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 12555 S. U.S. Highway 95, about 7 miles from downtown Boulder City heading toward Henderson. The event includes music, food, information and a giant sandbox with toy construction equipment. Admission is free; for more information, call 702-294-7100.

3ARTFUL FUN: Children from kindergarten up to fifth grade are invited to join the Boulder City Art Guild and the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce for a day of family-friendly art and art lessons, in the park. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Hemenway Valley Park, 401 Ville Drive, kids will be able to sketch bighorn sheep and learn drawing and open-air painting tips from experienced artists. Admission is free; all children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information,visit www.bouldercityartguild.com or call 702-293-2138.

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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.

Shakespeare returns to Boulder City

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Musician looks back on his long career

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Dam Short Film Festival celebrates 22nd year

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.

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