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| The Roulettes |
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| Clint Holmes & Kirk Whalum |
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| Nnenna Frelon |
GEORGIA
ON MY MIND: Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles was welcomed by The Venetian
Las Vegas with a star-studded event coinciding with the birthday of Ray
Charles. The groundbreaking new show features a host of esteemed stars
including Emmy award-winner Clint Holmes, 10-time GRAMMY award-winning vocal
group TAKE 6, six-time GRAMMY nominee and DownBeat artist of the year Nnenna
Freelon, and Stella Gospel Award and GRAMMY award-winning saxophone star Kirk
Whalum. The show also features the Las Vegas Mass Choir, under the direction of
James R. Smith and Edie Aikels, and features the Las Vegas All-Star Big Band,
under the direction of pianist and conductor, David Loeb.
The
Las Vegas entertainment community came together to welcome the show to The
Venetian Theatre. Entertainers at the red carpet event included Patti Austin,
Carrot Top, Human Nature, cast members of Rock of Ages, cast members of PANDA!,
Melody Sweets (Absinthe), Ricardo Laguna, Bob Anderson, Mac King, rock star
artist Michael Godard, Travis Cloer (Jersey Boys), Murray SawChuck, Chris
Phillips, Frankie Moreno, Mo5aic, Miss Asian Las Vegas Catherine Ho, Miss
Chinese Las Vegas Elisa Chan, Merald "Bubba" Knight, Jr., Jason Baney
(Naked Magicians), and more.
It
seems that these days – everybody has Georgia on their minds. In fact, those lucky enough to be named
“Georgia” have a treat waiting for them at The Venetian® Las Vegas box office.
Throughout
the run of GEORGIA ON MY MIND: Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles, The
Venetian Las Vegas is offering anyone named Georgia one complimentary ticket to
see the show.**
*All
programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to
change without notice. Visit www.venetian.com for up-to-date information for
details and schedules.
**Must
present valid form of legal photo identification at Venetian Box Office that names individual “Georgia.” No other forms of the name are acceptable.
Only one complimentary ticket per person. Blackout dates apply. Non-refundable,
non-transferrable, and non-negotiable. May not be used in conjunction with any
other discount or offer or redeemed for cash. The Venetian management reserves
all rights.
GEORGIA
ON MY MIND: Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles is produced and directed by
award-winning music producer Larry Rosen and is part of his JAZZ ROOTS Concert
Series. The current presentation at The Venetian Theatre is presented by
producer Larry Rosen and entertainment executive/producer Peter Primont through
GOMM Productions, LLC.
GEORGIA
ON MY MIND: Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles performs at The Venetian
Theatre through Oct. 29, 2014. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by
calling The Venetian Box Office at 702-414-9000 or online at www.venetian.com.
*Courtesy:
The Venetian Las Vegas
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