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Vegas Raises Funds for Haiti and Local Organizations
The Divine Miss M raises cash for Doctors without Borders
Bette Midler, who raised $38,741.62 with her fans at her January 16 performance of The Showgirl Must Go On at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, will use her final performance in Vegas to double down. The Divine Miss M pledges to match all donations for Haiti Earthquake Relief collected at her finale on January 31.
During her January 16 performance, the singer moved guests when she said that she would match any money donated that night. As she launched into a haunting version of “Wind Beneath My Wings,” she asked guests to keep Haiti victims in mind during the song. As the audience filtered out, Bette’s Caesar Salad Girls, her showgirls, were waiting with collection baskets at the door.
Midler was so impressed with her fan’s generosity, that she decided to match all fan donations taken during her shows through the end of her run on January 31. The cash will go to Doctors Without Borders, an international medical humanitarian organization operating in Haiti. Doctors Without Borders /Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) provides aid in nearly 60 countries to people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe, primarily due to armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition, exclusion from health care, or natural disasters. MSF provides independent, impartial assistance to those most in need. MSF reserves the right to speak out to bring attention to neglected crises, to challenge inadequacies or abuse of the aid system, and to advocate for improved medical treatments and protocols. In 1999, MSF received the Nobel Peace Prize.
The Showgirl Must Go On
The Colosseum at Caesars Palace (map it)
3570 Las Vegas Blvd S
$95 plus tax and fees
Tickets may be purchased by calling 1-877-7BETTEM (723-8836) or logging on to www.ticketmaster.com, keyword “Bette Midler”. (All Ticketmaster orders may be subject to additional service charges and fees). Tickets may also be purchased in person at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Box Office, open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For additional information on please visit her Web site www.bettemidler.com. Image courtesy of Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
Doctor Brings Health Care to Vegas Kids
Nearly one in five children entering kindergarten in Nevada have no health insurance. To combat this, in July 2009 Dr. Noah Kohn, established Clinics In Schools, a Nevada non-profit corporation (Federal 501(c)(3) status pending) that provides school-based health care to kids. Clinics In Schools is kicking off 2010 with its inaugural fundraiser, a colorful event that will feature Cirque du Soleil “O” performers interacting with guests, a specialty cocktail created by Montecristo Rum, and food catered Union Restaurant & Lounge, the new The Light Group restaurant at CityCenter. 100 percent of the ticket sales benefit the program.
Clinics in Schools Inaugural Fundraiser
Thursday, Jan. 21
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
ARIA Resort & Casino
The GOLD Lounge (map it)
3730 Las Vegas Boulevard South
$125 for one person or $200 per couple.
Bear Raises Funds for the Red Cross in Haiti
Palace Station and the Bonkerz Comedy Club will donate 50 percent of the proceeds from two of its shows this weekend to help Haitian earthquake victims. The shows, headlined by Bear, will raise funds for the American Red Cross towards Haiti relief and development. Bear has performed at numerous comedy clubs and casinos across the country as well as appeared on CBS’ “Comedy Night School.” She has a fresh outlook on life and jokes about topics such as being gay, teaching and sports.
Bonkerz Comedy Club presents five shows weekly, with one on Thursday at 8 p.m. and two on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. The club features a rotating schedule with a new headliner and feature act every week. Doors open one hour before showtime and guests must be 21 years and older. 
Bonkerz Comedy Club Fundraiser for Haiti
Friday, Jan. 22, 2010
8 p.m. and 10 p.m. shows.
Palace Station Hotel and Casino
2411 W. Sahara Avenue (map it)
$29.95
702-547-5300 or online
Tickets can also be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center, The Fiestas and The Galleria Mall. Palace Station hotel guests and locals with a valid Nevada ID receive a $10 discount.
Image courtesy of Bonkerz Comedy Club.
Comedians Say Dog Rescue No Laughing Matter
Vegas’ top comedians gather together to raise funds for three local dog rescue groups. Comedian Sammy Shore, the new Mr. Las Vegas George Wallace and the Pitbull of Comedy Bobby Slayton will host Funny Bones. The three will be joined by Rich Little, Louie Anderson, Lance Burton, Vinnie Favorito, Frankie Scinta, Jeff Hobson, Dean Napolitano, Manny Olivera, Pam Matteson, Kathleen Dunbar and Pete Barbutti. The Tommy Deering Duo will be performing as the backing musicians for this event. The funds raised will benefit Golden Retriever Rescue Southern Nevada, Las Vegas Basset Rescue and The Las Vegas Weimaraner Club & Rescue. These non-profit, all volunteer organizations will use the funds for veterinary care, boarding, training and sanctuary for abandoned dogs in the community.
Funny Bones
Sunday, January 31, 2010
3 p.m. show time
Palms Casino Resort
Key West Ballroom
4321 W. Flamingo Road (map it)
$35 and available from the Palms box office, open daily noon until 7 p.m.
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Great, I love to hear people that doing some alternative to help the victim of some natural disaster, like what happen in Haiti. May God bless to all the organization and individual who are extended their generous hands to help the needy in the time of trouble.