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File The Boulder City Fire Department will be seeking its seventh win as it challenges the city's police department in a rib-eating contest at the annual Best Dam Barbecue Challenge on Saturday in Bicentennial Park.
File Flags were placed at the grave of every veteran at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. Hundreds of motorcyclists are expected to stop by the cemetery Sunday morning as part of the annual Fly Your Flags Over the Hoover Dam Run
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A rad evening in downtown Boulder City
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
May 24, 2017 - 1:30 pm
 

1 NOW THEY’RE SMOKIN’: Professional and amateur barbecue experts will vie for $12,000 in prizes with their best chicken, ribs, pork and brisket at the 13th annual Best Dam Barbecue Challenge. Festivities get underway at 4 p.m. Friday as competitors begin setting up and heating their smokers. There will be musical entertainment, food and more. Saturday’s activities are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Highlights will include a car show, the rib eating competition and the KidsQue contest. Visit www.bestdambarbecue.com for more information

2 GOTHIC GRUNGE: Dark Water Rebellion, which plays Southern Gothic grunge rock, will bring its unique sound to The Dillinger Food and Drinkery on Friday night. Originally from south Florida, the band has been in the Southern Nevada and Southern California area since 2016 playing its original tunes. The band’s performance begins at 8:30 p.m. at the bar and restaurant, 1224 Arizona St. Call 702-293-4001 for more information.

3 READY TO RUMBLE: Hundreds of motorcyclists will pass through town Sunday as they participate in the 23rd annual Fly Your Flags Over the Hoover Dam Run. The ride begins at 10 a.m. on the Arizona side of the dam and ends at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, where they will participate in a short ceremony honoring those who served. The Special Forces Association, Chapter 51, will present the ceremony.

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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.

Robert Vendettoli/Boulder City Review Hustling to first base, Cael Starley reaches base safely ...
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

By Abby Francis