On
Wednesday, February 18, at 6 p.m., The Mob Museum, the National Museum of
Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, will present “Daughter of the King – An
Evening with Sandra Lansky.” The only daughter of one of America’s most
notorious Mob bosses, Meyer Lansky, will discuss her memoir, “Daughter of the
King: Growing up in Gangland.” From a pampered upbringing to her family’s
heartaches and the “unexpected tenderness” of her father, Lansky’s book
provides singular insight into the mid-20th-century’s world of organized crime.
“To
many of us, it seems incredible that an infamous Mob figure could have had a
softer side, but that’s exactly what Sandra Lansky illuminates in her book,”
said Geoff Schumacher, director of content, The Mob Museum. “Her willingness to
share her story brings her father—and the world in which he operated—to life in
a way no single artifact possibly could.”
Sandi
Lansky Lombardo was raised in upper-class Jewish splendor, first at the
Majestic Hotel and then at the Beresford. At finishing schools and fancy
stables, Sandi was the wild child of the 1950s and early 60s. She was the Paris
Hilton of her day, partying until dawn at El Morocco and the Stork Club and
dating the biggest celebrities of the era. Her life was not without heartbreak
and tragedy, including the mental breakdowns of her mother and the debilitating
cerebral palsy of her older brother—not to mention his drug addiction.
Sandi
was privy to her father's secrets as well as his unexpected tenderness. She
always stuck closely to the Mob’s infamous family-rooted code of silence.
Today, she lives in South Florida where she and her late husband raised two
sons and one grandson, as well as generations of Italian greyhound show dogs.
Tickets
for “Daughter of the King – an Evening with Sandra Lansky” are $25; members
will receive a 10 percent discount. To make reservations, call (702) 229-2734
or purchase them online here.
ABOUT
THE MOB MUSEUM
The
Mob Museum is a world-class destination in downtown Las Vegas dedicated to the
thrilling story of organized crime and law enforcement. It presents an exciting
and authentic view of the Mob’s impact on Las Vegas history and its unique
imprint on the world. True stories of Mob history are brought to life in a bold
and contemporary style via engaging exhibits, high-tech theater presentations
and more than 885 artifacts, the largest collection of Mob and related law
enforcement memorabilia under one roof. Since opening in 2012, The Mob Museum
has accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of “20 Places
Every American Should See” by Fox News and Budget Travel magazine, “Las Vegas’
Best New Attractions for 2012” by Travel + Leisure magazine, “9 Reasons to
Visit Las Vegas” by CNNgo, a finalist for the “Best Wider World Project Award,”
by the British Guild of Travel Writers and “Best Museum” by Nevada Magazine.
Admission is $21.95 for adults ages 18 and over with special pricing for online
purchase, children, seniors, military, law enforcement, Nevada residents, and
teachers. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, September through June; in
July and August, hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 10
a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For more information, call (702)
229-2734 or visit www.TheMobMuseum.org. Connect on Facebook:
www.Facebook.com/TheMobMuseum, on Twitter: @TheMobMuseum and subscribe to the
Museum’s Mobcast here.
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