February 12, 2009 - VOL. 4. NO. 3

February 12, 2009 - VOL. 4. NO. 3

ROCK AROUND THE CIRCUS

Monster Circus, beginning March 19 at the Las Vegas Hilton, combines a high-octane live rock concert with sexy dancers, human circus acts, aerialists, freaks and of course, a tour bus full of platinum certified rock stars. An irreverent ringmaster along with Sicko The Clown, Monster Circus’ mascot, lead the audience along the 75-minute journey through the powerhouse rock and metal anthems of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. March dates are March 19-21 & 26-28 at 11 p.m.

HILTON EXECUTIVE KEEPS DAUGHTER ON ICE

Stephanie Rigley, daughter of Frank Rigley, vice president of food and beverage at the Las Vegas Hilton, recently won a bronze medal at the 2009 British National Championships in Nottingham, England. She took third place in the Junior Ladies Free Skate in the annual competition, which challenges talented skaters from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales to fight for the top ice skating spot. Frank notes that 15-year old Stephanie has been skating since the age of three.

QUEEN GOES MENOPAUSAL

Queen Emily, one of the top five finalists in “America’s Got Talent,” will join the cast of Menopause The Musical® at the Las Vegas Hilton this Friday. She got her start singing as a little girl in church, but raising her daughters as a single mother meant postponing her musical aspirations. When she turned 40, Emily realized that it was time to stop dreaming and start acting, which led her to the "America's Got Talent" auditions. She became a top five finalist in the popular show (out of the more than 200,000 people who auditioned), dazzling the nation with her story and her voice. Check it out: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PmUnvhNCu4)

BARRY ON ABC, THEN HILTON

Barry Manilow, who returns to headline at the Las Vegas Hilton February 18-20, 26-28 and March 19-21, 26-28, will be performing "Islands in the Stream" live on ABC’s “Good Morning America” this Friday. Check local listings.

STEAKING OUT RETIREMENT

Jay DeRiso, general manager of TJ’s Steakhouse at the Las Vegas Hilton, will bring his 42-year career to a close on Valentine’s Day, hanging up his famous tuxedo to spend more time with his family and friends. He started his career in 1966 at the Flamingo Hilton, then transferred to the Las Vegas Hilton in 1975, opening the Baronshire restaurant. He left in 1978 to work at the Desert Inn Showroom. In January 2002, Jay’s career came full circle when he returned to the Las Vegas Hilton to work in the Hilton Theater, then took take charge of TJ’s Steakhouse in 2004. Well done!

FILMING FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS

The 3M Protection National Sales Meeting at the Las Vegas Hilton, February 26-28, featuring a product that’s been around more than 30 years. 3M holds the original window film patent for 3M Scotchtint Sun Control window film, a tough, micro-layered window film technology for property and personal protection against crime, bomb blasts, violent weather and accidents.

SUITE DRAWING

The Las Vegas Hilton will be holding a drawing on Saturday night (midnight) in the Tempo Lounge to give away a one-night stay in a Hilton suite, a special room amenity, and dinner for two in Casa Nicola. Tickets are being distributed now through midnight on Saturday in TJ’s steakhouse, Casa Nicola, Benihana, Garden of the Dragon, and Tempo Lounge. Details at the Hilton.