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File Children will scramble for prize-filled eggs during the Easter Pool Plunge at the city's municipal pool Saturday. The event begins at 2:30 p.m.
Courtesy Members of the Red Mountain Choir rehearse for an upcoming performance. The ensemble will sings songs made famous by Carole King and James Taylor during concerts Friday and Saturday at the Elaine K. Smith Center, 700 Wyoming St.
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As a result of the Dec. 31 cancellation, a New Year's Eve 2.0 event will be held Saturday.
New Year’s Eve 2.0 set for June 13
A weekend of art
Shakespeare returns to BC
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1 SWEET SOUNDS: Red Mountain Music Co. will offer up a selection of classic tunes by Carole King and James Taylor during “How Sweet It Is,” Friday and Saturday at the Elaine K. Smith Center, 700 Wyoming St. The choir will be accompanied by local musicians, as well as a special performance by the Martha P. King Elementary Singers. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children and students. For details, visit www.redmountainmusicco.org.

2 GET EGG-CITED: Children are invited to bring plastic baskets and bags to jump in Boulder City Municipal Pool as part of a treasure hunt for prize-filled Easter eggs and other goodies. The second annual Easter Pool Plunge starts at 2:30 p.m., Saturday and children will be divided into age groups for the plunge. Cost is $2. The pool is at 861 Avenue B; call 702-293-9286 for more information

3 BLOCK PARTY: Family-oriented activities, entertainment, vendors, rummage sale and more highlight Saturday’s Old School Block Party presented by Pride in Purity at Bicentennial Park, 999 Colorado St. Across the street in Wilbur Square Park will be the VWs Invade the Dam car show. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. For more information, visit www.prideinpurity.com.

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A rad evening in downtown Boulder City
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

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 a result of the Dec. 31 cancellation, a New Year's Eve 2.0 event will be held Saturday.
New Year’s Eve 2.0 set for June 13
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

As the old saying goes, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.”

A weekend of art

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
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

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.

Photo courtesy Nevada Shakespeare Festival The cast of "Henry V" will hit the gazebo ...
Shakespeare returns to Boulder City
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

Lovers of William Shakespeare need to mark March 13 on their calendars.

Photo courtesy Pam Leon/28 Sunflowers Photography Longtime Boulder City resident Thom Pastor sp ...
Musician looks back on his long career
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

It’s almost as though when graduating in 1964 from Bound Brook High School in New Jersey, Thom Pastor had a crystal ball to see into the future.

Dam Short Film Festival celebrates 22nd year
Special to the Boulder City Review

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.

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Eagles play comeback kids
By Robert Vendettoli Boulder Citry Review

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

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Soaring like an Eagle
By Abby Francis BCHS Journalism Student

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