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George Kirby, Ahmad Jamal, Wild Bill Davis and other giants of the the ater, including the late Cab Calloway, who did not appear at the Rouge, will be honored. Duncan said the Moulin Rouge Presevation Association is delighted to have the services of Bob Bailey, a well-known entrepreneur who came to Las Vegas in 1955 as a star of the premier Moulin Rouge Revue. Cholly Atkins — nationally heralded as “The Man Who Taught Motown How To Dance” and who still blocks out moves for the O'Jays, the Tempta tions and Gladys Knight — also is assisting from his home base in Las Vegas. The July 1 celebration will include the following active committee mem bers: Duncan; Alice Key, the first vice president of the association; Ruby Pilot; Ben Bryant; Preddy; Percy Car son; Erma Walker; Hermcine Taylor; Frank Hayes; Theodore Toney; Mike Corrigan; Sheila Lacy; R.J. Robin son; Floyd Coleman; and popular man about town Jimmy Payton. Showtime is 8 p.m., following a 6:30 p.m. VIP reception in the Rouge’s original showroom, which has been closed for 40 years. Tickets are $75, $40 and $20 each and are available at the Rouge or from any of its members. For more, information about the Historic Moulin Rouge Anniversary call 648-5040:
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Santa Ana Orange County Register
Santa Ana, California, US
Sun, Jun 25, 1995
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