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April 11th, 2007 / VOL. 2 NO. 15
The Manilow Fund for Health and Hope is sponsoring the 2007 Las Vegas AIDS Walk on Sunday, April 15. Manilow fans are encouraged to join the walk, which begins at 10 a.m. at the World Market Center just north of the Las Vegas Premium Outlets (on the corner of the I-15 Freeway and Charleston Boulevard). For more information, go to www.manilow.com. Manilow headlines at the Las Vegas Hilton through 2008.
Last Saturday evening’s production of Menopause The Musical® marks the 600th show of the popular musical at the Las Vegas Hilton. The Las Vegas production opened at the Las Vegas Hilton on February 1, 2006. In order to meet demand, the producers have organized two separate casts. Showtimes are Mon. & Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 7:00 p.m., Wed. 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., Sat. & Sun 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Steven Lee, musical director for Sunset Strip at the Las Vegas Hilton, is currently involved in a recording project for the award-winning Cuban band “3rd Dimension,” formerly of “Havana Nights,” which premiered at the Stardust Hotel.
Paul Anka, who marks his 50th anniversary in music and nearly five decades performing in Las Vegas with an exclusive appearance at the Las Vegas Hilton May 4 & 5, has written a staggering 900 songs--130 recorded by other artists including Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, Linda Ronstadt, and Robbie Williams. He is particularly well-known for penning signature songs for others, notably "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" (Buddy Holly), "She's a Lady" (Tom Jones), "Puppy Love" (Donny Osmond) and, of course, "My Way" (Frank Sinatra).
Dita Von Teese, internationally renowned burlesque entertainer; the Goodfellas Band; Grant Griffin, producer of the Meatball Awards, and Terry Leiweke, founder of The World Series of Golf, join Ira on this Monday’s “Lunchtime With Ira, Live From The Las Vegas Hilton.” Ira talks with the celebrities, entertainers, writers and personalities who make Las Vegas the most exciting city in the world. "Lunchtime With Ira” can be heard 24/7 at LVHilton.com. Check website for TV/radio broadcasts in your area. Watch it at WatchItVegas.com.
The Las Vegas Hilton will go coinless on Monday, with the installation of the NRT redemption kiosks. Players will be able to redeem their jackpot winnings using e-tickets as well as get change from bills.
Tom Gullikson and Johan Kriek lead the court at the Las Vegas Tennis Fantasy 2 at the Las Vegas Hilton May 18-20. Participants in this three-day adult fantasy tennis camp will participate in a Friday night welcome reception with Gullikson and Kriek; enjoy Barry Manilow either Friday or Saturday night; receive three-hour on-court instruction with demonstrations from the pros and lunch on Saturday; and receive three-hour on-court instruction, play and demonstrations with the pros and lunch on Sunday. Call reservations at 1-800-457-3307 and ask for "Tennis Fantasy 2.
Las Vegas Hilton employees gathered more than a ton of food for a Catholic Charities’ “April Foods Day” event. Bins were set up throughout the property for employees to drop off canned goods and non-perishable food items.
Las Vegas resident Stephanie Rigley, representing Team USA in Ice Skating, won the first place 2007 Morges Cup in Morges, Switzerland April 1. The Morge competition is considered an important step for young elite skaters. Stephanie is the daughter of Frank Rigley, vice president of food and beverage operations for the Las Vegas Hilton.
The National Association of Broadcasters will be holding its convention in Las Vegas April 15-18.The Radio and Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) will be headquartered during that time at the Las Vegas Hilton. RTNDA is the world’s largest professional organization devoted exclusively to electronic journalism. The association represents local and network news professionals in broadcasting, cable and other electronic media in more than 30 countries.
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