Saturday night, Aug 16th, was a very special evening for two men who first worked together in the historic movie, “Scarface,” in 1983, and 10 years later (1993) appeared in the Golden Globe nominated film, “Carlito’s Way,” as Hollywood legend Al Pacino (The Godfather), and comedian Angel Salazar, came together in Las Vegas. Pacino was in […]
If you have been living on this beautiful earth since at least 1970, then you have enjoyed the comedy of Robin Williams. I believe I first recognized him when he landed on earth as “Mork,” in the TV series, “Happy Days.” God was he hysterical on that show! So much so, that a new spin-off […]
The New Tropicana on the Las Vegas Strip will be filled with a ton of laughter the week of August 11, through Sunday, August 17, with three of the best stand-up comedians in the business taking the stage inside the Laugh Factory, located on the mezzanine level of the famous Hotel/Casino. Headlining the show will […]
I have been one of the lucky guys who met and befriended a great guy: James Garner, actor, racecar driver, humanitarian, damn good all-around guy, and a guy who loved off-road racing. Well, he’s gone now! He has gone to a place that we all strive to go to (I think), by living life to […]
Scholars and lovers of Shakespeare will be traveling this summer from England to America to study why Shakespeare is so popular here, and the Utah Shakespeare Festival is on their list of places to visit. A team from the University of Warwick and the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, which is based in Shakespeare’s home town of […]
Rick Michel, one of this writers favorite singers, will present his “Sinatra Forever” show, focusing totally on the music of Frank Sinatra. Michel will salute and interpret “Ol’ Blue Eyes” standards, with a 24-piece orchestra this Saturday, July 12, in the M Pavilion at the M Resort Spa Casino at 7:30 p.m. Michel, has […]
After months of hard work and planning, “I Hear Voices, A Tribute to Bill Acosta,” has been completed, and the event is ready to go on Sunday, June 29, at 3:00 p.m., at the Golden Nugget, downtown. Nelson Sardelli, who has produced a number of very successful fund raisers and tribute shows over his long […]
Went out to Lake Las Vegas Saturday to visit with a new friend, who would be entertaining on a floating stage, as part of the lakes Concert Series, Chadwick Johnson (no relation). First we checked into the Hilton Hotel (formerly the Ritz Hotel), where we (my friend, Cathy Bittinger) were going to have a relaxing […]
For Laugh Factory comedian/impressionist, Harry Basil, the month of May, 2014, is a very special and important milestone for him, as it marks the 30th year that the entertainer has been working on the Las Vegas Strip. Basil will be performing this week (May 26–June 1), at the Tropicana Hotel, along with Dean Delray and […]
Went to see vocal impressionist Veronic in the Jubilee Theater, inside Bally’s Las Vegas, last Saturday evening. It had been quite a spell since I had been back to one of the great hotels of our village, and wow, has it changed a lot. We, Cathy Bittinger who was my guest this particular evening, missed […]