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Reno Gazette-Journal from Reno, Nevada • Page 19

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Reno, Nevada
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19
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AAddhsCcv IFoHDies Debuti Aug. 2 at overside tendance records established by the French production, "Le Crazy Horse Revue," and stated that there was every chance that Minsky would be on stage throughout the winter. Miller was instrumental in installing the Minsky show in the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas, where it ran for -an unprecedented three and a half years. The restriction of adults only no cameras will prevail for Minsky's Follies. The opening of the Minsky Follies at the Riverside Hotel on Thursday night, Aug.

24 provides Renoites with the opportunity of enjoying the work of two of the most dynamic names in show business. The show business savvy of Bill Miller merges with the artistic talents of Harold Minsky whose name has symbolized glamour and beauty on the American stage for over half a century. The result entertainment field have been contracted and will compliment the activities of the Minsky beauties. A gala opening night is planned for Thursday night with local dignitaries invited to mingle with radio, TV and press personalities. The manageent urges that reservations be made to insure "proper accommodations and service.

Riverside host Bill Miller predicted that the new show would shatter the recently attained at the Minsky Follies in the most attractive setting possible, the Riverside owner plans on increasing the size of the present Riviera Room Stage to dramatically accommodate the new show. New sets as well as new costumes have been designed to add additional emphasis to what has beeen described as the most spectacular show to ever appear in Reno. A number of top acts in the of the merger promises to provide Reno with one of the most spectacular productions to grace a stage in this entertainment-conscious community in its entire history. Observers who have seen the all-new production in rehearsal enthusiastically state that Harold Minsky has fulfilled his promise to acquire the talents of the most glamorous as well as the most beautiful women in the world. In an effort to properly present z0 wyri a re a 3 i i'VwA te Year 'round ft The Silv Ore Weekly Supplement of I Reno Evening Gazette Nevada State Journal lV I 'N012 Aug.

19, 1961 1 A 11 I r. THE KING'S IV, who are proven favorites in the Reno-Tahoe area, are one of the headline fl attractions at the Wagon Wheel at Lake Tahoe. Also on the day and night show schedule are Joe Maize and the Cordsmen, Norman Brown Sextet, Town Pipers, Bobby Page, Manny Lopez, si 1 Johnny Largo and Ron Rose. vN KING'S IV IH LIMITED DATE 1 AT WAGON WHEEL LAKE TAHOE by of quick drawing guns. During off-stage recreation, the quartet whiles away many hours practicing this art and they have become four of the fastest "guns" in show business.

They have many other hobbies, such as horseback riding, fishing, hunting, swimming and golfing. They are all men of the outdoors, which makes them very happy to The King's IV are doing a bang-up performance at Harvey's Wagon Wheel at Lake Tahoe on their limited engagement which will run through Wednesday, Aug. 23. Some of the sidelights of the show group, aside from their stage are their many outside activities. The King's IV are not only fast on their instruments, but have the unusual hob return to the South Shore Lake Tahoe, "America's All-Year Playground" that provides them with the opportunity to engage in all of these outside interests.

A notice should be given to would-be musical arrangers: "Don't try to sell the King IV any of your arrangements or special material!" These top-flight entertainers are not only masters of more than 20 instruments, but they also write all of their own special material and arrangements. When the group first started, there was never enough money around to pay for such luxuries- By necessity, they did their own arranging and wrote their own special material. It was later discovered that no one else could capture the excitement and spirit of their outstanding brand of musical sounds. Always to be found at ringside of a King's IV show, are stars of the entertainment world, leading the applause. The young and old alike, from every walk of life, are enthusiastic fans of this electrifying group.

VIC DAMONE is currently making one of his few nitery appear in this issue BALLET DANCER Holds Job as Pantryman Page 3 GARY MORTON Co-Billed at Cal-Neva Lodge, Lake Tahoe Page 4 BOB LITTLE Gives Tips on Packing Page 4 SEVEN GROUPS Billed at Wagon Wheel, Tahoe Page 6 ART LONG Writes of Local, National Names in 'Nife Notes' Page 7 FOUR LADS Continue as Headliners at Holiday Page 9 BARRY ASHTON to Produce Police Show Page 1 1 KAY STARS in One-Month Date at Tahoe Harrah's Page 13 JACK BARNES Gives Latest Recording News in 'Record Roundup' Page 14 FRENCH CHANTEUSE Finds American Males Inferior Page 14 JOE BUSHKIN in Local Debut at Mapes Hotel Page 1 6 ances in the Reno-Tahoe area at the Cal-Neva Lodge at lake Tahoe. The talented singer shares the spotlight with comedian Gary Morton. ftesio TaEiOG for Fun 1 1 tt 1 1.

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