Well, gang, went to the Stirling Club inside Turnberry Place the other evening to see and listen to a very special friend, Michelle Rohl-Justice who was the guest star for the mid-week mixer hosted by Kelly Clinton with the Howie Gold Band. Unfortunately the public is not invited, but if you're a member or know a member ask for an invite. It's well worth it.
While there I ran into good buddy, Bob Anderson who was in town to do a commercial and some other business. Bob, as previously mentioned, will be performing at the Summerlin Library Feb. 17-20 along with the Vince Falcone Band. This evening he got up and did a couple of numbers including his great impressions of Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin and of course Tony Bennett. Sitting at the same table were the perfect hosts, The MacDonald's along with their friend Jean Hornnes of Minneapolis, who was in town for the CES show. Bob makes his home now in Branson where he has his own showroom. This is my thought and mine alone: I believe he deserves a room of his own right here in our little village and not one where you have to four-wall! He, more than anyone, has paid his dues as a talented singer and impressionist. Why is it that all the great talents have to work out of town and get little recognition in their hometown? Oh, well, what can one say or do?
Back to Ms. Justice. What a talented young lady. Michelle has been working the various Las Vegas showrooms for a number of years. Most recently she was in the Clint Holmes Show at Harrah's as a featured singer and will be going into the Legends in Concert show at the Imperial Palace later this month. Gale Steele, who is the above mentioned Clint's sister, got up for a super-fine rendition of "I've Got to be Me." She is now featured in her brother's show. Speaking of the Big Guy he looked really great as he sat and watched Michelle and his sister sing. Holmes and his best pal / conductor, Bill Fayne are working on a completely new show for debut in February. He told this writer that he's looking forward to returning to Harrah's stage soon. As everyone knows he recently underwent a colon cancer procedure and came out smelling like a rose. Can't wait to see the new show.
While on the subject of The Stirling Club, there is an event taking place on January 15th that I think is super. Captain Bill McKelvey, an airline pilot and Turnberry resident, is hosting a special going away party for his cousin's Special Force's Squadron "The Purple Foxes." The party (again you have to be a member of the club or be invited) will kick off at 9 pm. Ms. Clinton (she's the club's entertainment director) has reached out to her buddies to drop by and entertain: Holmes, The Scintas and Gordie Brown to name just a few. The Marines are on their way back to Iraq and this special party will go far to lift the spirits of all the men, according to Purple Foxes lead pilot, Captain Philip Peache.
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THIS AND THAT QUICKLY:  Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme return to the Stardust Hotel and the Wayne Newton Showroom for a four night engagement beginning Thursday, January 12-15. If you missed them last year at the Stardust, then you owe it to yourself to see them this time around. They are simply the best! If you're not in a happy mood when you get there, I promise you'll be smiling and humming a song or two as you leave the showroom. Tickets usually go very fast for this show...
The CAST, as previously mentioned, has moved it's monthly get-together to "The Front Door" on Paradise Road just before you get to Tropicana (on the right side of the one-way section). This month (Monday, Jan. 17) the audience will be treated to a very special luncheon hosted by owners, Eric and Penny Zimmerman. Entertainment will be extraordinary because two great entertainers have donated their time to make sure this new venue gets off right: Composer Artie Schroeck and his wife, the first lady of jingles, Linda November along with a seven piece orchestra will be swinging. The charity event (this is how they raise funds for taking care of those in need) is open to the public. Call (702) 242-1222 for information and reservations...
 Television star and entertainer, Regis Philbin will make his Golden Nugget debut next Friday (Jan 14-15) in the Ballroom. Philbin, who co-hosts a daily chat fest, "Live with Regis and Kelly" (locally on channel 13 at 9 am.) with actress Kelly Ripa, is a multiple Emmy Award winner. Tickets will go fast for this one and are priced at $100.00, plus tax. Call (702) 386-8100 for information and reservations...
Las Vegas Motor Speedway has come up with a great ticket for the March Nextel Cup race: a limited number of passes allowing the purchaser to stand on the speedway surface - at the start / finish line - during all the pre-race activities, including driver introductions, prior to the start of the race (like us media people get to do). These limited passes are available and will be sold on a first-come basis for $75.00 in addition to a regular ticket purchase. The Boys of Thunder will be at the speedway beginning Monday, Jan. 31 for a few days of practice. Grandstand seating will be open free of charge to the public as race drivers prepare for the up-coming Cup and Busch season...
Well, gang, that's about it for another week. I'm outa here!
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