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Event Spotlight: Dam Short Film Festival
Ever find yourself growing tired of the prequels, sequels, and remakes filling today's cookie-cutter multiplexes? Rediscover the joy of movies at the 16th annual Dam Short Film Festival, taking place February 13-16 just minutes from Boulder City homes for sale.
History of the Film Festival
Users of FilmFreeway, a festival submission platform, rate the Dam Short Film Festival in the top 1.5 percent of more than 7,000 film festivals and contests worldwide. The largest film festival in Nevada is also one of the most popular cultural events in the state.
The festival's roots date back to 2003 when Lee and Anita Lanier formed a non-profit organization devoted to sharing their love of short films. Over the previous 15 years, the pair had worked in film production and computer animation while directing half a dozen of their short films.
In 2005, the festival made its official debut with screenings at the American Legion Hall. As the festival's scope expanded, it moved to the historic Boulder Theatre in 2008. John LaBonney served as festival director from 2012 to 2019, and under his stewardship, the festival began attracting sell-out crowds.
The Boulder Theatre
The background of the Boulder Theatre is a worthy topic for its own short film. Built-in 1931, the 400-seat theatre was at one time the only air-conditioned building in the Boulder City area. Legend has it that laborers working on Hoover Dam would splurge on a 25-cent ticket to escape the blistering heat for a couple of hours.
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Sin City on Halloween: Halloween Activities Near Las Vegas
Are you ready to celebrate the spookiest holiday of the year as only the Las Vegas area knows how? Halloween is always one of the most fun holidays of the year around Las Vegas. Whether you're looking to trick or treat at the best bars on Fremont Street or explore the area's most harrowing haunted houses, there's a ton to do. Our real estate agents are ready for the spooky season, and we've got the details on four great attractions for Halloween near Las Vegas this year.
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Fremont Street Halloween Bar Crawl – 425 Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 89109
Las Vegas homes for sale make it easy to enjoy every Halloween attraction on our list, including the annual Fremont Street Halloween Bar Crawl. Grab your wristband when the fun starts at noon, then get busy exploring all that Fremont Street's bars have to offer for Halloween. This self-guided tour includes more than a dozen local bars, with fantastic food, epic drinks, and tons of great specials. It's an afternoon event, so you'll have plenty of time to enjoy even more Halloween fun during the evening.
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Guide to Closing Costs for New Home Buyers
When exploring Las Vegas homes for sale, there are many things to consider. Your dream home will be in the perfect location, have all of the amenities, and fit your budget. While you're deciding how much you can afford for your home, it's important not to forget about closing costs.
Our real estate agents recommend that prospective buyers save up 2 to 5 percent of the home's price to cover closing costs. This can include a wide variety of expenses, including (but not limited to) the...
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Cooking Schools to Experience the Flavors of Vegas
Las Vegas has an endless number of mouthwatering dining options. If you really want to hit the jackpot, our real estate agents encourage you to sign up for a cooking class. While searching for Las Vegas homes for sale, learn delicious meals to cook at your house-closing celebration! Sign up for one at these cooking schools to experience the flavors of Vegas.
- Wynn Master Class — Wynn/Encore 3121-3131 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas NV 89109
A wealth of tasty knowledge awaits you at Wynn's Master Class. Venture behind the scenes to discover how iconic chefs prepare phenomenal dishes. Choose from interactive workshops on everything from cocktails to fine cuisine. Book a class with a celebrity chef and learn a few recipes right out their cookbook or schedule a dumpling course with a master dim sum chef. With classes on pastry baking, bourbon drinking, and traditional Italian cooking, Wynn's masterclasses will make you feel like a gourmet chef!
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Local Las Vegas Charities to Support on International Day of Charity
When you choose to buy one of the many beautiful Las Vegas homes for sale, you are choosing to join a community that cares about one another. Beyond the glitz and glamour of the Strip, Las Vegas is a community where people pull together to support those who need a helping hand. September 5th, 2019 is the International Day of Charity, and the following are some local organizations that can use your support to make our community stronger.