The annual Ribbon of Life fund-raiser for Golden Rainbow, a provider of housing and financial assistance for people with HIV or AIDS in Southern Nevada, offers up hundreds of entertainers, from Nicci Abram (dancer in Glamazon: The Vamps Girlie Revue and Enter the Millennium) to Zenya Downing (cast of Women of the Century), or if you prefer to go by last names, from Alejandro Altamirano (cast of Summertime) to Rob Zahn (vocalist in We Can All Make a Difference).
Ribbon of Life
Where: Penn and Teller Theater, Rio
When: 1 p.m., June 4, 5
Price: $25-$175
Info: 384-2899
DVDs |
The Essential Steve McQueen Collection (PG) (5 stars)
$68.92
Like Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra, Keith Richards, John-Paul Belmondo, Joe Namath, Pablo Picasso and virtually no contemporary male actors, Steve McQueen personified that most intangible of qualities: cool. On screen, at play and in love, the ruggedly handsome ex-Marine was a man's man, a woman's man and an action star who shared most of the death-defying passions of his characters. Warners has collected a half-dozen of McQueen's most popular titles—Bullitt, The Getaway, The Cincinnati Kid, Papillon, Tom Horn, Never So Few—in a six-disc package to celebrate what would have been his 75th birthday this month. These films shouldn't require any introduction, as they are all highly entertaining and worth revisiting. But the new-to-DVD Tom Horn, Never So Few and The Cincinnati Kid deserve a wider audience. The boxed set contains more than five hours of special features, including two new documentaries.
In 1958, the same year he starred in The Blob, McQueen began a three-year tenure as bounty hunter Josh Randall in the CBS western, Wanted Dead or Alive. Next week, New Line will release the first season of the hit series, in which the always courteous protagonist carried a sawed-off Winchester in his holster and always donated a portion of his fee to charity. Very cool, indeed.
The Complete James Dean Collection (PG) (5 stars)
$68.92
Comprised of remastered versions of East of Eden (new to DVD), Giant and a special edition of Rebel Without a Cause—along with a bushel of extras—this is the collection that Dean fans have waited patiently for years to add to their DVD libraries. And it's worth the wait. What's remarkable about the Indiana farm boy's estimable legacy is that it has been built on a foundation of three films, a bunch of sexy black-and-white photos and a tragic car crash. How many of those who profess to be fans—and his immense popularity has spanned every conceivable demographic group and national boundaries—have actually even bothered to see all three pictures? Now, there's no excuse. Among the bonus oddities is the sadly ironic Drive Safely public safety film shot shortly before his death.
It Takes a Thief |
A new book purports to teach ... well, the title below pretty much sums it up. But as a service to our pals in the casino/hotel/club/bar/restaurant/retail industries (and even our friends who throw house parties), we feel obliged to list a few, shall we say, scams?
Steal: Look on the floor for dropped money, wallets, cell phones, etc. Instead of taking it to the lost-and-found, keep it.
Lie: Insist you're on the guest list. Act surprised when they can't find your name.
Fraud: Make your own false press credentials to get into clubs.
Steal: At clothing stores, cut off price tags and take garments to the cashier, insisting the price is lower than it really is.
Con: Invite people you don't like to house parties so you can get the booze. During the party, hide liquor under the sink.
Steal: At other people's homes, rifle through medicine cabinets for drugs.
Con: Get a water with ice, lemon and a straw. "Accidentally" bump into someone, spilling your water and tell them they owe you a real cocktail.
Steal: At grocers, go to the bulk bins and load up. Then eat it all while you shop.
Party Like a Rock Star Even When You're as Poor as Dirt
By Camper English
$12.95 (free if you steal it)
LOCAL CD |
Don Alexander (3 stars)
Wake Up to Love
A collection of mostly original tunes in the style of a sax-playing Kenny G, Alexander's smooth jazz is backed by solid orchestration and creates a mellow background sound suitable for reading, light household chores and napping. Catch him Wednesdays through Saturdays at P.J. McRae's on East Flamingo Road.