WHAT: Johnny Brenden will present his Brenden Celebrity Star (posthumously) to music legend and King of Pop Michael Jackson. <br />
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WHO: Joe Jackson (father of Michael Jackson accepting on behalf of the Jackson family)<br />
Brenden Theatres Corp President & CEO, Johnny Brenden<br />
Palms Casino Resort President & CEO, George Maloof <br />
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Hosted by Robin Leach<br />
Introduction by Jerry Olivarez, <br />
Executive Director Public Relations, Brenden Theatre Corp<br />
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Special Dedications By:<br />
Frank DiLeo (Michael Jackson’s manager)<br />
Jersey Boys’ Erich Bergen<br />
Celebrity Journalist Steve Friess<br />
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WHEN: Saturday, August 29, 2009 <br />
6:00 p.m. – Press check-in<br />
7:00 p.m. – Brenden Celebrity Star Dedication Ceremony<br />
8:00 p.m. – Screening of “Moonwalker” film to follow <br />
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WHERE: Brenden Theatres & IMAX® Theatre Lobby <br />
Palms Casino Resort<br />
4321 Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada<br />
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DETAILS: Brenden Celebrity Star dedication ceremony follows the “Las Vegas Celebrates the Music of Michael Jackson Concert” to be held at The Pearl Palms at 3:00 p.m. For more information visit www.vegaslovesmj.com. <br />
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Viewing of Brenden Celebrity Star Dedication is free to public. <br />
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Tickets to “Moonwalker” screening are $20 adults/$10 children<br />
and available at Brenden Theatres Box Office and at<br />
www.brendentheatres.com. Proceeds to benefit music education in Clark County Public Schools. <br />
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**Johnny Brenden will match the funds raised from the “Moonwalker” screening with an additional donation to the Clark County Public Schools music education program.<br />
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