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This item has not been digitized in its entirety. The original item is available for research and handling at the UNLV University Libraries. Additional digitization is available upon request. Please contact Special Collections to request additional digitization or with any questions regarding access at special.collections@unlv.edu. Monday, July 7,1997/Las Vegas Review-Journal/3E ON THE SCENE New opening gives boost to ?╟ Jubilee?╟╓ ?╟ Jubilee?╟╓... June 27 was the premiere of the ?╟únew?╟Ñ ?╟úJubilee?╟Ñ at Bally?╟╓s. Months ago I wrote about the production?╟╓s new finale that was added to the show, and now ?╟úJubilee?╟Ñ has a terrific new 16-minute opening featuring exciting, new music and choreography, colorful and elaborate new costumes and amazing new sets. The June 27 party also premiered the showroom?╟╓s 789 theater seats, one row of new booths and two rows of tables with swiveling chairs ?╟÷ each section is a different price. All of these announcements came during a lovely cocktail and hors d?╟╓oeuvre reception held in the Skyview Rooms on the 26th floor. Paul Pusateri, Bally?╟╓s vice president, spoke about the new $3 million opening number, which is based on Jerry Herman?╟╓s ?╟úHundreds of Girls?╟Ñ number. It features 74 performers in new extravagant feathered headdresses and costumes and specialty performers bringing the opening to more than 100 participants. Pusateri introduced key executives along with a crew of 75 that is needed to make ?╟úJubilee?╟Ñ a success. Bally?╟╓s Vice President of Entertainment Joel Fishman is the executive producer of ?╟úJubilee;?╟Ñ Paul Mann, musical director; Fluff LeCoque, company manager; Tom Hansen, choreographer; Pete Menefee, costume designer; Bally?╟╓s Director of Entertainment Peter Aaron-son is also the sound producer for ?╟úJubilee;?╟Ñ Robert Rang, scenic designer; Marilyn Lowery, lighting designer; Ron Stone, technical director; and Diane Palm, ?╟úJubilee?╟Ñ assitant compa- Dorothy Huffey ny manager. Following the reception, invited guests had reserved seats in the Jubilee Theatre to experience the show. The cast and crew received a standing ovation and raves of praise at the party held on the stage where all indulged in champagne, French pastries and flaming Cherries Jubilee. Very posh ... Desert Inn President Brian Menzel hosted a posh reception to introduce the Desert Inn?╟╓s new public relations manager, Kelly Griesem-er. The reception took place in the hotel?╟╓s elegant Portofino Italian restaurant located on the mezzanine level overlooking the casino. Griesemer, a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas?╟╓ hotel college, previously worked for the Luxor, Atlanta?╟╓s Ritz Carlton, and the Hyatt Resort in Indian Wells, Calif. The resort is undergoing a $200-million renovation and expansion. The new look is Mizner Palm Beach architecture, gold leafed domed ceiling, imported crystal chandeliers, stately col- j umns and palm trees to the ceiling. In the Mediterranean-influenced Portofino Dining Room, renowned executive chef Arnauld Briand delighted in explaining his creation of oxtail and truffled canape and his pastrami spiced smoked salmon served with other house specialties. Summer wedding... Candice Ann Compton, daughter of Shari Compton Smith, and Ronnie Mclntire, son of Donna and Ron Mclntire of Las Vegas, were married at a twilight ceremony held on the beautiful grpfhids of the Emerald Gardens the evening of June 28. Candice, on the arm of her stepfather, Steve Smith, glided beneath the twinkle-lit trees to the gazebo for the wedding ceremony officiated by the Rev. Marlys Sand. The radiant bride chose a white-silk satin sleeveless gown with pearl-beaded bodice, bouffant skirt with pearl-embellished lace cut-outs and 10-foot matching lace cut-out train. The fingertip tulle veil covered with scattered pearls fell from a pearl headpiece. The bride carried white roses. Maid of honor was Julie Banbury of Las Vegas. The bridal party wore sleeveless gold-satin gowns detailed with a back panel to the floor. Bridesmaids were Laurie Cold-ren, Brenda Leicht, and Stacy Lewis (sister of the groom) all of Las Vegas. Five-year-old Brittany Lewis (the groom?╟╓s niece) was the flower girl. Robert Plise served as best man, and groomsmen were Brooks Compton (brother of the bride), Michael Coldren and Kelly Brian all of Las Vegas. Shari Compton Smith, mother of the bride, selected an ivory gown with beaded bodice and matching jacket. The groom?╟╓s mother, Donna Mclntire, wore a champagne cocktail dress with lace accents. Following the wedding, a reception and wedding dinner and dance took place inside the beautiful Emerald Gardens building. The multi-tiered wedding cake decorated with real rose buds was made by Kenya?╟╓s ?╟úCakes of the Stars.?╟Ñ Candice graduated from Clark High School in 1988 and received her degree in marketing from UNLV in 1993. Ronnie graduated from Bonanza High School in 1988, attended Arizona State University and graduated from the Phoenix Institute of Technology. He is presently employed by Atlandia Design. The newlyweds will reside in Las Vegas following a Southern California honeymoon. Candice was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Julie Banbury and Linda Hargrave. Retirement... Jim Manuel, a long-time Las Vegan, moved here on a June 16th long ago, and attended Fifth Street Grammar School. Jim retired on June 16 after spending 50 years in gaming. Jim dropped out of Las Vegas High School to join the Navy during World War II and returned to Las Vegas after the war. His brother taught him how to deal on the kitchen table since dealer schools didn?╟╓t exist in those days. On his 21st birthday in 1947, Jim landed a job at the Golden Nugget. When Wilbur Clark?╟╓s Desert Inn opened in 1950, Jim moved over to the Desert Inn. Later on, he moved on to the ?╟≤ Dunes. Jim left the Dunes to open his own casino, The Las Vegas Inn, which he soon sold. Jim returned to the Desert Inn where he has been for the past 15 years as casino-floor supervisor. Jim Manuel is truly a pioneer of the gaming business. Gaming notes/ Promotional feature Viviana Negrete, a Texas resident, hit a *10,500 jackpot at Stratosphere Hotel & Casino while playing a *1 Midas Touch slot machine. Las Vegan Jeff Feldman played a *25 Triple Diamond slot machine and won *15,000 at Stratosphere. Maggal/Weinfeld Elana Ilene Maggal and David Arthur Weinfeld exchanged vows at Alta Mira Hotel in Sausalito, Calif. Rabbi Joseph Gelberman and Cantor Gilbert Polt officiated. I The bride is the daughter of Racnel D. Maggal of Las Vegas and the late Rabbi Moshe M. Maggal. She is a 1980 graduate of Fairfax High School of Los Angeles; a 1984 graduate of Emerson College, Boston, Mass.; and is employed as executive director of the Learning Annex, San Francisco. The groom, son of Dr. Arthur Weinfeld of Lincolnshire, 111. and Rodriguez/Waldman Nina Rodriguez and H Wald-man exchanged vows at St. Viator Catholic Church. Father Tom Langenfeld officiated. The bride is the daughter of Teri Morris of Pittsburgh, Kan. and Joseph Rodriguez Jr. of Henderson. She is a 1992 graduate of Valley High School and is employed in real estate. The groom, son of Sharron Williams of California and Herbert L. Waldman of Las Vegas, is a 1990 graduate of Clark High School and is employed as a professional basketball player. Attending the bride was Kerrie Sindyla, maid of honor. Brides- Las Vegan Ronald Ramsdell hit a royal flush on a 25-cent Reversible R oval s m a c h i n e for Susan Walters, a resident of Las Vegas, hit a royal flush while playing Reversible Royals and