Articles tagged ‘charity’
Vegas Comedy Notes: Jay Leno, George Carlin
By Michelle Snow | June 24th, 2008 |
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Jay Leno To Dedicate Shows To Flood Victims
NBC late night host and regular Vegas performer Jay Leno has decided to dedicate two of his upcoming shows at The Mirage to charity.
The proceeds from his 10pm shows on Wednesday, June 25th and Friday, June 27th will be donated to the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF) [...]
Andre Agassi Brings Grand Slam for Children to MGM Grand
By Michelle Snow | September 2nd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
One of the biggest annual events in Las Vegas is Andre Agassi’s Grand Slam for Children charity event and this year looks to be the biggest, most celeb packed yet.
This year’s event will take place October 6 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Some names that have been announced as performers include: Tony Bennett, Matchbox [...]
Winning Players Ante Up For Africa
By Michelle Snow | July 11th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Last week as part of the preliminary events of the WSOP, actor Don Cheadle and poker professional Annie Duke co-organized a charity event called Ante Up For Africa. Many of their friends in the entertainment and poker realms answered the call to participate in the event, which required a $5,000 buy-in.
Cheadle’s Ocean 13 co-star Matt [...]
“Ribbon of Life” Pairs Strip Stars with Charity
By Michelle Snow | June 18th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
The numerous shows on the Strip are a main reason so many people visit Las Vegas. This weekend, you have a chance to see many of the stars that make the shows so fabulous, all in one place.
Golden Rainbow’s 21st annual “Ribbon of Life” production show spectacular will take place on June 23 and 24 [...]
Avril Lavigne To Rock Charity Benefit at Pearl at The Palms
By Michelle Snow | June 6th, 2007 | 2 Comments »
KVBC News 3 anchor Nina Radetich, Star 102.7 and The Pearl at The Palms are teaming together present the 4th annual “Nina’s Night Out” charity event on June 7.
Multi-platinum pop-punk songstress Avril Lavigne will headline the evening, which starts at 8:30pm at The Pearl at The Palms. Tickets are $50, $75 and $115 and are [...]
ACM’s 4th Annual Charity Ride Hits Vegas Roads May 13th
By Michelle Snow | May 8th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Gather up some of the biggest names in country music and set them loose for a few hours on the roads in and around Vegas in the name of charity. Sounds good, eh? Now what if you could ride along with them? Read on to find out how.
The Academy of Country Music’s 4th Annual [...]
