There are only a handful of individuals in the entertainment industry who, after death, continue as cherished legends to the masses of all ages. Most will think of Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Marilyn Monroe. No one can deny that there is another legend who is as popular now as he was in his heyday and that is the one and only effervescent Liberace.
Each one of these legendary stars is now often represented by tribute artists – some outstanding, some not so much. If you are a Liberace fan and would like to experience an up close and personal essence of this famous entertainer, you won’t want to miss the Amy’s Purpose fundraiser An Evening of Liberace concert on Sunday evening, October 13 at the magnificent Casa de Monte Vista estate in Old Las Palmas. The historic former home of actor Robert Statk is where the 2013 Liberace movie Under the Candelabra, starring Michael Douglas, was filmed.
This festival like event will celebrate the legacy of Palm Springs’ premier dog lover, the legendary Liberace. Renowned protégé Jere Ring will be hosting the evening’s entertainment. His celebrity guest is America’s number one Liberace tribute artist David Maiocco.
Maiocco mesmerizes audiences with his uncanny ability to portray the very essence of the flamboyant entertainer, is flying in from the East Coast to perform. Extravagant costumes, the trademark candelabra, and virtuoso talent will be the theme of the evening’s performance.
This exciting evening is produced by Bruce Fessier and co-chaired by Amy’s Purpose’s executive board members Elaine Church and David Sullivan.
“We’re heralding Liberace’s pageantry and animal advocacy,” said Amy’s Purpose event producer Bruce Fessier, “but we’re also celebrating the fun and majesty of his music to remind folks of what a great pianist he was. He was the first to fuse classical and popular music with elaborate production numbers, paving the way for Elton John, Queen, and Barry Manilow. He not only inspired Elvis Presley with his costumes, but he also spent time with Elvis as his Las Palmas neighbor.”
Guests will also experience a pre-concert show by cabaret artist Francesca Amari, known for her one-woman acts about Linda Ronstadt, Gilda Radner, and the girl singers of the 1950s and 60s. She will perform in the patio lounge from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.. There will be many extra attractions that include psychics, models, a cigar lounge, a George Clooney’s Tequilla bar, various vendors, and sideshows.
Shuttles to the estate begin at 6:15 p.m. for the party and concert only, and 6;30 p.m. for the diners. Return shuttles begin loading at 9:15 p.m.
To view the magnificence of the estate please visit https://casademontevista.com/
Amy’s Purpose, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization IRS Tax Exempt EIN #86-1898526 dedicated to pet safety and predator awareness by providing community-based education programs and offering full local student vet assistance scholarships to help rectify the current emergency veterinarian care crisis.
HOW TO GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THIS UNIQUE, FANCIFUL EVENT
Tickets are available in three tiers: Guests have several opportunities to support this benefit for improved veterinary services and pet safety education. You can go directly to www.amyspurpose.net for information and online payments for the three different ticket tiers.
#1 Pay for a student’s $3,200 tuition to the College of the Desert veterinary assistant class at the PaCE (Personal and Career Education) campus in Palm Desert and get two tickets with premier access to “An Evening of Liberace” by emailing or calling Amy’s Purpose chair DeAnn Lubell at Lulubell24@aol.com or (760) 220-8713. Premier access includes two special dinners at Eight4Nine restaurant in Palm Springs, parking at Eight4Nine, round-trip transportation to the Liberace
concert and party on a party bus, and reserved seating for the concert. Wine and dinner start at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 with the last return shuttle boards at 9:30 p.m.
#2 Pay for the “Evening of Liberace” concert and party at Casa de Liberace in Palm Springs, plus a special dinner at Eight4Nine for $450 by contacting Willie Rhine at willie@eight4nine.com or (760) 808-1077. A $450 ticket includes dinner and parking at Eight4Nine, round-trip transportation to the Liberace concert and party on the party bus, free wine, beer, or soft drinks, and a crudité station catered by Lulu California Bistro. Wine and dinner start at 5 p.m. with the last return shuttle boarding at 9:30 p.m.
#3 Purchase $250 tickets at www.amyspurpose.net for just the Liberace concert and party at Casa de Liberace (696 North Via Monte Vista, Palm Springs, California). A $250 ticket includes parking at the Temple Isaiah parking lot at 332 W. Alejo Road and a shuttle to the nearby Casa de Liberace, plus free wine, beer, or soft drinks, and a crudité station catered by Lulu California Bistro. Shuttle service begins at 6:15 p.m. with the party starting at 6:30 p.m. The last return shuttle is at 9:30 p.m.
Arriving by Uber or Lyft is encouraged. For those taking Uber or Lyft rides to the concert and party Google https://casademontevista.com/
The last bus and shuttle boards at 9:30.
For more information, please contact DeAnn Lubell at 760-220-8713 or go online to the website at www.amyspurpose.net to directly order tickets.
