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Former Platters Lead Singer Sonny Turner Returns to the Suncoast Showroom December 4-6

Wednesday, 04 November 2009 16:50

Las Vegas—Legendary vocalist Sonny Turner, former lead singer of The Platters, brings his signature style back to the Suncoast Showroom, December 4, 5 and 6.

Turner burst onto the national music scene in 1959, when he was chosen from among 100 prospects to replace The Platters’ original lead singer Tony Williams. Starting at the young age of 19, Turner toured the world with The Platters and gained popularity

International Cast Brings Unique Talents to the Suncoast Showroom in Variety Live November 27-29

Thursday, 29 October 2009 10:21

Las Vegas—A troupe of talented entertainers will amaze audience members as they perform in Variety Live, a world-class variety show direct from The London Palladium, at the Suncoast Showroom November 27, 28 and 29.

Variety Live, a Paul Stone production, blends the exceptional abilities of five seasoned performers into an action-packed showcase of

Brandon Bennett’s Elvis My Way Returns to the Suncoast Showroom November 20-22

Tuesday, 20 October 2009 12:18

Las Vegas—Returning for the third consecutive year to the Suncoast Showroom, Brandon Bennett embodies “The King of Rock and Roll” in Elvis My Way November 20, 21 and 22.

Bennett recaptures the talent, energy and spirit of Elvis Presley in this one-of-a-kind tribute show that includes performances of Elvis’ hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s.

Bennett has received numerous accolades for his impersonation of Elvis Presley. In 2008 he won the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Contest at

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Legends The Four Tops Return to The Orleans Showroom November 20-22

Tuesday, 20 October 2009 18:43

Las Vegas—The Four Tops, whose meteoric rise to fame began with their 1964 Motown hit “Baby I Need Your Loving,” bring their soulful songs to The Orleans Showroom, November 20, 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. each evening.

One of the few groups to have hits in three consecutive decades, The Four Tops’ songs were splashed across the pop and R&B music charts from the 1960s through the 1980s. “I Can’t Help Myself,” a 1965 R&B and pop smash, is one of Motown’s longest-

Cultural Arts & Community Events December 2009 Calendar Of Events

Friday, 16 October 2009 14:46

400 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101

Contact: Margaret Kurtz, (702) 229-6993

Arts & Community Events programs: www.artslasvegas.org

City of Las Vegas Web site: www.lasvegasparksandrec.com

PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

“Historical Journey into Jazz” Exhibition
Through Dec. 31, Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free admission.
West Las Vegas Arts Center Community Roots Gallery, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 229-4800.
View artist Thurman Hackett’s paintings of jazz musicians and more.

“Altered States: Artists Re-imagine the Book” Exhibition
Oct. 16 through Jan. 2, Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free admission.
Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 229-6211.
Curated by Los Angeles-based artist and designer, Joseph Shuldiner, the artists included in the exhibit are Tor Archer, Alisa Banks,