MONTI - LICIOUS NOV 9,13 Lets begin with a correction, For tickets and information for David de Albas Judy Garland Tribute Show on 11/17 at the Onyx Theater please call 702-732-7225 Dr. Conrad Murray, MJs doctor in his Halloween gorilla outfit was just about the best trick or treat costume last week, while MJs ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, is doing interviews about her daughter Paris. We havent heard much of the Jackson children of late, and that should be a good thing as they deserve some privacy and to live a normal life. This week I went Ballys to see Jubilee. This show is vintage campy Vegas with dynamite costumes, chorus boys, and, of course, the showgirls. What it really needs is more variety and acts that cater to a younger audience, though in my eyes it is a masterpiece. Adding more contemporary music and choreography, while keeping the definitive old Vegas feel, might just be the answer to keep this treasure alive and well. Lets face it, Jubilee IS the last of the traditional showgirl extravaganzas, which were once part of the magic of Las Vegas. The Joe Williams Scholarship Fund Benefit will feature Ben Vereen, Pia Zadora, Marlena Shaw, Vince Falcone and more. This event will be at Artemus Hall-UNLV on Sunday, Nov. 17. For tickets and more information please call 702-895-2787. Add singer Taylor Hicks to the list of singers trying thier hands at acting. The American Idol winner appeared on Law and Order,SVU last week and has been taking acting lessons in the hope of pursuing a successful acting career as well continuing with his singing. Ron ONeal, the Golden Nugget entertainment guru who recently suffered a mild stroke, is back at work. The Gordie Brown show at the Golden Nugget is going strong and the special offer of his show plus a buffet dinner package is a must. The Downtown Grand, The D and the Plaza along with the Golden Nugget make up the heart of Downtowns revitalization. Tony Hseih, CEO of Zappos, has been one of the most influential proponets of this redevelopment by bringing big and small business to the area. His Zappo company in the old Las Vegas City Hall has generated some much needed employment. Unfortunately, he is reportedly being sued for approximately $500,000 due to damages from a plumbing accident at an adjacent building. Getting ready for Thanksgiving, I realiize I have a lot to be thankful for, including my recovery, working on my movie and having my column going viral. This column and blogs will soon be seen all over the world. Fourteen years of writing this weekly column for Gaming Today has resulted in my having a very large following. Black Friday is not only for the big shopping mall stores, Du Barry Fashions at 3375 S.Decatur Blvd will be holding a store wide sale with savings up to 75% on Nov 29. A great place to fill your holiday stockings with some fabulous bling. AFAN,Aid for Aids of Nevada is holding its Annual Holiday Toy Drive now through Dec.8. They help make this holiday season extra special for more that 200 children ages newborn to 15 living in Southern Nevada that are infected or affected by HIV/Aids. Donations are being accepted at Coffee Bean ane Tea Leaf, Jamba Juice, and/or the AFAN office. For more information please visit afanlv.org or call 702-382-8095. Las Vegas show people go all out to help those in need., especially during the holiday season. Some of the charity events coming up are: Mondays Dark , a benefit show for Opportunity Village,will be held at Body English at the Hard Rock Hotel on Nov 18. Cast members from various shows on the Strip are scheduled to perform; Experience the Arts. a fund raising gala, hosted by Frankie Moreno was held last week at THe Rio. The proceeds pays for instruments, etc, for the LVA Performing Arts Center. Among the performers were Clint Holmes, Mac King, and Frankie Moreno with his band: Station Casinos and The Bull-95.5 Fm are teaming up for the 19th annual Toys for Tickets \All-Star Jam at Sunset Station on Dec 8. Donate an nnwrapped new toys at any one of 9 Star Nursery ;ocations and and receive a ticket for this event whic benefits Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada. For more information please visit 955thebull. and W in-Win Entertainment is holding its 2nd annual event at the Quad on Nov 22. Clint Holmes and Kelly Clinton and feature headliners from several of hit shows on the Strip. Proceeds go to Win-Win Entertainment tp provide no cost entertainment tp other non-profits with their fundraising. What is happening with Cirque? This weekend there was another accident at one of their shows. An acrobat in the show Zarkana at Aria fell from the Wheel of Death act. Luckily, he is alive and expected to arecover. In July, during a performance of Ka at the MGM a female performer fell from the rigging and died. This Wheel segment has been removed from the show because these highly experienced performers are not easily replaced. Both Cirque and MGM are reportedly being fined by OSHA due to safety violations. These are all dangerous stunts and there will be accidents. Look at what happened to Roy Horn 10 years ago. Penn and Teller are mounting a special show in Los Angeles and are hoping for it to by picked up by HBO. My friend Frankie Valli is now involved with the upcoming Jersey Boys film. Frankie and The Four Seasons were one of the most successfull musical groups of all times. Carla Pellegrino, awarding-winning chef, is settling in Miami. She is staying at Brent Ratners mansion while getting ready to open her South Florida dining establishment. Carla will be missed in Las Vegas by all who crossed her path. The Rev. Monti once again wishes you only the best.
Posted on: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 23:07:22 +0000
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