Moulin Rouge Panel Discussion at the Neon Museum
May 23, 2013 |
On Thursday, May 23, the Neon Museum will host a free special program commemorating the 58th anniversary of the opening of Las Vegas' famed Moulin Rouge casino. The Moulin Rouge sign, designed by Betty Willis, is one of more than 150 neon signs preserved and viewed by thousands of visitors each year in the Neon Museum's Neon Boneyard exhibition area.
On the evening of May 23, noted Las Vegas filmmaker Stan Armstrong will screen portions his latest project, the documentary titled "The Misunderstood Legend of the Las Vegas Moulin Rouge," at the Neon Museum. Also on hand will be Claytee White, director, Oral History Research Center at UNLV Libraries. Dr. Michael Green, professor of history, College of Southern Nevada, will serve as the panel moderator.
The evening will begin with a meet-and-greet with the panelists for Neon Museum members only at 5 p.m. Doors will open to the public at 5:30 p.m. and the program will begin promptly at 6 p.m.
For more information about this special event, go to www.neonmuseum.org or call (702) 387-6366.
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www.neonmuseum.org |
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The Neon Museum |
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Las Vegas, NV |
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events@neonmuseum.org |
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