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Frank Sinatra returns to the Stars' Desert Inn Hotel and Country Club April 8-12. Sinatra will appear in the resort's Crystal Room for one show each day on April 8, 9, 10 and 12, and two shows on April 11. Comedian Tom Dreesen will open for the singer. Sinatra first appeared at the Desert Inn in 1951. During that engagement he met his current accompanist, Bill Miller, who was playing in the Desert Inn's former Sky Room lounge.

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