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Lately I have been sending our wonderful VCO columnists out to cover all the great events and shows going on around this exciting town of ours. But, for a change, I decided I wanted to attend this year's MeatBall Awards. So, I called the “Kid” and said "Take me to the MeatBall Awards."
So on Sunday, as advertised, the Imperial Palace’s Showroom was turned into the home of the 3rd Annual MeatBall Awards. Cork Proctor donned the hat of master of ceremonies for the evening, and as always, was at the top of his game. His sharp cutting wit took no hostages, everyone was fair game, even the musical conductor for the evening Artie Schroeck and his wife the “Meow” gal" Linda November, were not immune. |
The musical entertainment for the evening was "The Society of Seven" with the fabulous Lani Misalucha. Also delighting the audience with songs were Denise Clemente, Grant Griffin and a wonderful surprise number by Chef of the year, Charles "Chas" La Forte.
This year recipients were:
Entertainer of the Year: Clint Holmes
Impressionist: Bill Acosta
Male Comic: Pete Barbutti
Lounge Act: Sun Spots
Producer: John Stuart
Press Columnist: Jerry Fink
Radio: Ira David Sternberg
TV Anchorman: Gary Waddell (KLAS Channel 8)
Male Singer: Laurence T.
Magician: Fielding West
Female Singer: Denise Clemente (Keeping the Tradition Alive)
TV Anchorwoman: Cathy Ray (KTNV Channel 13)
Chef: Charles "Chas" La Forte
Las Vegas Lifetime Achievement: Nancy Houssels
Las Vegas Lifetime Achievement: Sam Melchionne
Entertainment Director: Ron Garrett
Talent Coordinator: Jaki Baskow
The presenters for the evening included Mary Wilson (a fellow “Motown girl”,) Larry Hart, Tony Sacca, Derek David, Mike Weatherford, Lorraine Hunt-Bono, Jackie Brett, Maynard Sloate, Grant Griffin, Steve Wolford, Sammy Shore, Cook E. Jarr, Babe Pier, Cork Proctor & Mac King.
The Kid and I look forward to next year's festivities.
Below are some fun moments from the evening….
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