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SMOTHERS BROTHERS TO HONOR VENTRILOQUIST RONN LUCAS - 2005 VENTRILOQUIST CONVENTION BRINGS DUMMIES TO IP
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LAS VEGAS, NEV. -- The ninth annual Vegas Ventriloquist Festival will feature the legendary Smothers Brothers presenting Las Vegas headliner Ronn Lucas with the Askins Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday, April 24.
The award, which honors performers who have made an "outstanding contribution to the ventriloquial art," will be presented to Lucas at the festival at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino at 7 p.m., at the beginning of the annual gala, Ventastic 2005. The gala is the closing show for the annual festival.
Lucas is the first ventriloquist to have his own, long-running show at a major showroom in Las Vegas. He stars six days per week at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino and is celebrating his 25th year in show business. Lucas will be featured worldwide on American Airlines’ "Eye On America" in March and is publishing two books on puppetry. The Emmy-nominated performer will be featured in Maxim Magazine in May and profiled on BBC television’s "Only In America" program this fall. He has entertained every U.S. President since Ronald Reagan, the Queen of England and other international royalty. He starred in his own television variety series in Europe and continues to perform in concert.
Lucas and the Smothers Brothers will hold a press conference prior to the event at 6:30 p.m. at the Imperial Palace, and Lucas is available for interviews before April 24.
The Vegas Ventriloquist Festival, in its ninth year, is presented by the International Ventriloquists’ Association and promotes the art of ventriloquism and performance for all ages. The Festival features workshops, vendor displays and several shows, including Ventastic 2005. The Festival will be held April 22 – 24. Ventastic 2005 is open to the public, with tickets available for $10 plus tax at the Imperial Palace Show & Tour Desk. For more information, visit the association’s Web site at www.ventriloquists.net.
The Imperial Palace is home to the award-winning tribute show "Legends In Concert" and the Dealertainers. The hotel also hosts The Auto Collections, "The World’s Largest Classic Car Showroom." Imperial Palace is the most central stop on the Las Vegas Monorail. In addition, the resort is famous for "Five Star Friendly Service;" and includes a race and sports book; 2,700 rooms and suites; world-class gaming and amenities; a seasonal poolside "Luau;" 40,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space; 10 specialty restaurants; 10 bars and lounges; state-of-the-art spa and fitness center; business center; concierge service; medical center and two new wedding chapels with reception facilities.
For more information on the Imperial Palace, visit the hotel’s Web site at www.imperialpalace.com.