Entertainment

Gatsby's legendary parties were known for their fabulous entertainment. Guests would dance the Charleston and Foxtrot under a moonlit tent while enjoying an abundance of food and libations. This year's Cadillac Ball will whisk you back to these grand times.

To make things interesting, there will be a costume contest. Prizes will be given in four categories: Best Men's Costume, Best Women's Costume, Best Couple's Costumes, and Most Creative Costume.

  • Join us in the Grand Casino to try you luck at Texas Hold'em Poker and Black Jack
  • Live music from Lucky Diamond and the Gents 'O Jive
  • Jakki Ford- performs covers of music legends Josephine Baker, Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday
  • John Dameron- Brings to life the famous antics of Charlie Chaplin and Groucho Marx
  • Dave Kubin performs Gershwin on the piano
  • Join us in the Grand Casino to try you luck at Texas Hold'em Poker and Black Jack

Casino

Try your luck at Texas Hold'em Poker and Black Jack in the Grand Casino. Chips will be sold for $25. Need to brush up on your gambling skills? Attend the gambling tutorial from 6:30-7:00pm.
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Lucky Diamond and The Gents 'O Jive

"Lucky Diamond and The Gents 'O Jive," a '20s and '30s hot jazz band, has been performing since the grand opening of the Silver Legacy Hotel & Casino in 1995. Hired by The Circus Circus, initially for three days, the act stayed for 18 months! Since then, they have appeared for private parties and corporate events in the Reno / Tahoe area. From Fats Waller's "Ain’t Misbehavin' to Billy Austin's "Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby," Lucky Diamond and the Gents 'O Jive" deliver ... and how!
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Jakki Ford

Jaccki Ford Jakki is a jazz vocalist originally from Detroit who now lives in Reno, Nevada. She has a long history as a lead singer in Las Vegas and Reno stage shows. Her four octave range can take you from Motown to Broadway. Her "element" is Jazz and she presents the full package, from sultry costumes to slick vocal stylings.
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Gershwin pianist Dave Kubin

Dave Kubin came to Reno from the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He was with the "Hello Hollywood" stage show for its entire 11 year run. He has appeared frequently with The Captain and Tenille and now plays regularly for the performing acts at Circus Circus in Reno. His musical ability covers all styles of music, including Gershwin.
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John Dameron- Brings to life the famous antics of Charlie Chaplin and Groucho Marx


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Costume Contest Categories Announced!
Prizes will be given in four categories: Best Men's Costume, Best Women's Costume, Best Couple's Costumes, and Most Creative Costume. Check out the What to Wear page for more info.

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