CALENDAR LISTING ALERT
SEE FRANKIE MORENO, SUPPORT THE NEON MUSEUM, SATURDAY, AUG. 19
A Portion of Show Proceeds Will Be Donated to the Neon Museum
WHAT:
The only place to observe the brightest and most iconic Las Vegas history, the Neon Museum, has partnered with Golden Nugget Las Vegas to offer an exclusive experience for fans of the talented Las Vegas musician, Frankie Moreno. Known for delivering high-energy performances with rock ‘n’ roll swagger, Moreno has a voice that croons originals and classic covers effortlessly. On this special night, he will offer fans a special meet-and-greet opportunity immediately following the Aug. 19 show. Fans who purchase tickets to see Frankie Moreno at Golden Nugget Las Vegas on Aug. 19 using the special code “NEON” will receive complimentary access to meet and take photos with Moreno. A portion of these ticket sales will be donated to the Neon Museum to support its mission of collecting, preserving, studying and exhibiting iconic Las Vegas signs for educational, historic, arts and cultural enrichment.
WHEN:
Saturday, August 19
8 p.m.
WHERE:
Golden Nugget Las Vegas
129 East Fremont Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
TICKETS:
Ticket prices start at $27.25, with 20 percent of the purchase price supporting the Neon Museum. For tickets, click here or call (702) 386-8100 and mention the promo code “NEON” to receive complimentary meet and greet.
ABOUT FRANKIE MORENO
Frankie Moreno, sensational singer, songwriter, and showman brings his high-energy music and lively stage antics to The Showroom at Golden Nugget every Thursday and Saturday in August. Fusing old-school soul with modern rock and roll, Moreno draws audiences to their feet with a commanding set list of pop standards, contemporary chart toppers, and original songs. Moreno, who made his national debut at the age of 10 on “Star Search,” has toured and written songs for audiences around the world. His eponymous debut album achieved nationwide success following a rousing rendition of the self-penned single “Tangerine Honey” on “Dancing with the Stars.”
To record the highly-anticipated follow-up album, Moreno is collaborating with renowned producer, engineer, and guitarist Pat Thrall, who has worked with Katy Perry, Beyonce, and Justin Bieber. Moreno has performed sold-out concerts at esteemed venues including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and The Hollywood Bowl, and recorded a PBS special, “Frankie Moreno in Concert.” In addition to racking up accolades in Las Vegas including “Best All-Around Performer” (Las Vegas Review-Journal) and “Best Strip Headliner” (Las Vegas Weekly), Moreno garnered an Emmy nomination for his nationally televised special, “Songs at Home.”
ABOUT GOLDEN NUGGET LAS VEGAS
Golden Nugget Las Vegas is the most luxurious resort on the Fremont Street Experience, and consistently receives critical acclaim for exceeding customer expectations. Golden Nugget now offers more than 2,400 deluxe guestrooms and suites; a high-energy casino featuring the most popular slot and video poker machines, table games, race and sports book, and poker room; world-class restaurants such as Grotto Italian Ristorante, Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse, Claim Jumper and Cadillac Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar; a luxury spa and salon; and The Tank, an outdoor swimming pool complete with a 200,000 gallon, live shark aquarium and the new H20 poolside lounge. Since 2005, Golden Nugget Las Vegas has made more than $300 million in upgrades, renovations and expansions under Landry’s, Inc., introducing first-class accommodations, exquisite dining options and fun-filled entertainment venues. Throughout the upgrades, Golden Nugget Las Vegas unveiled the Rush Tower in 2009, brought Las Vegas its first Chart House Restaurant and introduced a beautiful new pool, The Hideout, as well as expanded the gaming, entertainment and retail options at the luxury resort. In 2014, Golden Nugget invested $15 million in renovating the Gold Tower adding modern designs consistent with the upscale Rush Tower and invested $6.5 million transforming the Conference Center into a modern business space. Hotel reservations and additional information are available by calling 800-634-3454 or by visiting online at GoldenNugget.com.
ABOUT THE NEON MUSEUM
Founded in 1996, the Neon Museum is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, studying and exhibiting iconic Las Vegas signs for educational, historic, arts and cultural enrichment. It has been named “Best Museum” by Las Vegas Weekly, one of “Sin City’s Best Retro Sites” by MSN, “No. 1 Las Vegas Museum Sure to Entertain and Educate” by USAToday’s 10best.com, “One of the Top 10 Coolest Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do” by Forbes.com, one of the “Top 10 Historic Spots in Las Vegas” by Vegas.com; one of “15 Most Fascinating Museums in the U.S.” by VacationIdea.com; and earns a consistent 4.5 out of 5 rating on TripAdvisor. On its 2.27-acre campus, the Neon Museum houses an outdoor exhibition space known as the Neon Boneyard (“boneyard” is traditionally the name for an area where items no longer in use are stored); the North Gallery, used mainly for education programs and special events; the new Boulevard Gallery outdoor exhibit and event space; and its visitors’ center, housed inside the former La Concha Motel lobby. The museum collection also includes nine restored signs installed as public art throughout downtown Las Vegas and one restored sign on view at the outdoor Fashion Show Plaza on the Las Vegas Strip. Public education, outreach, research, archival preservation and a grant-funded neon sign survey represent a selection of the museum’s ongoing projects. Both the Neon Boneyard and the La Concha Visitors’ Center are located at 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North in Las Vegas. For tour schedules and pricing information, visit neonmuseum.org.
