January '06 The Upper Crust Column

The Social Register of Las Vegas' "Royal Hawaiian Luau" Featured Guest Celebrities Rich Little, Vicki Lawrence and Tony Curtis, plus a Unique Benefit for Keepers of the Wild

On Saturday, September 17, 2005, The Social Register of Las Vegas held its "Royal Hawaiian Luau" event at the spectacular island home of Dr. Charles and Mrs. Kerri Fleisher.

Guest celebrities in attendance at the event included renowned impressionist Rich Little, acclaimed actress and comedienne Vicki Lawrence, and celebrated film star and artist Tony Curtis.

Upon their arrival at the event, Social Register members and their guests were greeted by Hula & Samoan Fire Dancers and presented with magnificent flower leis that were flown in from fresh from Hawaii specifically for the event.

They were then whisked poolside into an elaborately landscaped and decorated, lush island setting where they savored exotic drinks and indulged in the splendor of a royal Hawaiian feast prepared by Chef Michael Napolitano, while enjoying the rhythmic island beat of the Hot Lava Band.

The highlights of the evening included a spectacular Polynesian performance of music and dance with the elaborately costumed Hula & Samoan Fire Dancers, hilarious performances by Rich Little and Vicki Lawrence, and a playful impromptu Hawaiian dance by Tony Curtis.

The event also featured a unique charitable benefit for Keepers of the Wild, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is deeply committed to the rescue and rehabilitation of neglected or abused exotic and wild animals.

For many of these animals, this is their last chance for a life of peaceful coexistence with man; their last hope for survival. Keepers of the Wild provides a clean, safe and loving environment for over 100 exotic animals, including lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cougars, wolves and other wonderful animals. At Keepers of the Wild, these animals have been given the chance to recover and live happily ever after, and despite their respective backgrounds, have even learned to trust people again. To learn more about Keepers of the Wild, visit: www.KeepersoftheWild.org.

The Social Register of Las Vegas is a private professional and social organization, established in 1994, with a membership that is comprised of over 2,300 high-level professionals and distinguished residents of Southern Nevada. Members enjoy an extensive array of exceptional business networking & marketing opportunities, plus exclusive invitations to over 40 upscale business networking, social and charitable events per year. For more information regarding The Social Register of Las Vegas, visit www.SocialRegister.com or call 702-562-7511.