Went to the Suncoast Hotel & Casino last Saturday night to see and listen to the music of Stephen Sondheim, as produced by one of the biggest talents to ever move to Las Vegas, Bill Fayne. Let me tell you right now, my friend, Nancy Barr, had her grandson, Devan, (14) visiting, and we took […]
Tony Orlando, one of the most beloved and iconic American Entertainers for more than 50 years, has joined forces as a Partner and Vice Chairman with The Franklin Mint, the most trusted brand in the world for gifts, heirlooms and personalized collectibles. Tony, who has been entertaining in Las Vegas for more than 40 of […]
In her first Las Vegas appearance in more than a decade, legendary entertainer Mitzi Gaynor will share personal stories, moving memories and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from her life and remarkable show business career at The Orleans Showroom, October 14-16, each evening at 8 p.m. The Emmy-winning and Golden Globe-nominated star of classic musicals “South Pacific,” “Les Girls,” “Anything Goes” and “There’s No Business […]
As many of you know, I just happen to really admire a lady by the name of Deana Martin. I’ve written about her numerous times—especially when she’s appearing in Las Vegas. You may also remember, that I first met her when her famous father, Dean Martin, would have her come to Las Vegas during the […]
One of the best smiles I’ve ever seen is owned by a young lady who works for Sprint. No, she doesn’t climb the telephone poles, and she isn’t stuck in an office signing up new users. However, if you are a NASCAR fan, and you watch the races on television, then you have seen that […]
Ten years ago, this writer woke up to a catastrophe taking place in New York, and later in Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania. I wrote the following column that afternoon. I have continued this gesture of remembering that day, every year, by re-running the original column as near to the date as possible. I have often […]
Multi-talented entertainer and showman, Earl Turner, returns to the Suncoast Showroom this weekend, celebrating the Labor Day holiday as only he can. Show times are 7:30 p.m., both Saturday and Sunday. Turner began performing at the age of 13, and by age 19, was traveling the U.S. as a front man with various show bands. Trying his hand […]
Jack Jones will be appearing this weekend at the South Point Hotel & Casino, opening Saturday, Aug. 27-28, with a 7:30 p.m. show time. Jones is one of those rare entertainers who just seems to grow better with age—like a fine wine! His renditions of songs from the American songbook are considered, by many, as […]