Jerry Fink

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Less Elvis in Vegas doesn’t mean no Elvis in Vegas: Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009; There’s not a whole lot of shakin’ goin’ on in Las Vegas this week to celebrate the 74th birthday of Elvis Presley.
Spirit of Elvis rocks on: Artist will celebrate the King’s birthday with concert; Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009; As incredible as it may sound, Elvis Presley would have celebrated his 74th birthday today – probably quietly at Graceland lest he throw out a hip.
A sound that’s recession-proof, or perhaps made for it: Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009; Don’t tell the crowd filling the dance floor at Jerry’s Nugget there’s a recession. It’s Motown Friday and the 100 or so fans in the lounge have forked over a $5 cover charge to listen to Sho Tyme
Acting also energizes this stand-up guy: Friday, Jan. 2, 2009; Mike Epps has no preference between his stand-up comedy and acting. “I think both of them complement each other, you know what I mean?” he says.
Offstage, local acts doing the hustle: The economy is particularly tough on four-wallers -- those who rent show space and take on great risk; Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008; For struggling entertainers who have to promoting their own acts, this is a lousy time to be in show business in Vegas. And it’s never been harder for the lesser-known performers, because of the recession, to fill their showrooms, even as their costs remain the same.
Theft of photos mars documentary filmmaker’s visit to Vegas: Monday, Dec. 29, 2008; The Grinch didn’t steal a documentary filmmaker’s Christmas, just his camera equipment, some old photographs and a little goodwill.
Last call for ‘Mamma Mia!’: Monday, Dec. 29, 2008; Tears of joy and sorrow will flow freely when the final curtain closes on “Mamma Mia!” Sunday.
Wanna dance? Kool & the Gang still happy to oblige: After four decades, band is busy with tour dates, new sounds; Friday, Dec. 26, 2008; A lot of kids who grew up listening to Kool & the Gang are now grandparents.
Stirred by ‘Jersey Boys,’ he wants to do it his way: Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008; Pop icon Paul Anka conjures up all sorts of memories.
‘Lion King’ stalking the Strip: Disney bringing full-length favorite into Cirque du Soleil-dominant den; Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008; Maybe Disney can challenge Cirque du Soleil for entertainment supremacy in Las Vegas. Disney plans to dip its paw in the water with “The Lion King.” The Broadway hit roars into town with previews beginning April 22 at Mandalay Bay and the premiere planned for May 2.