Earl Turner is the quintessential singer, songwriter, musician, dancer and recording artist. - all wrapped into one. He has appeared in major showrooms throughout the U. S. and Canada, drawing rave reviews and “SRO” audiences in Chicago, Miami, Dallas, Houston, St. Louis, and Las Vegas. Recently he performed for the Miss Universe Pageant.

Magician/Comedian Nick Lewin debuted on the Merv Griffin show and has been performing on TV ever since. He’s traveled all over the world, entertaining on cruise ships as well as casino showrooms in Reno, Laughlin, and Las Vegas.

The 22-year-old phenomenon of the National Hot Rod Association has put the pedal to the metal since she was eight, snaring titles and accolades on every run leading to her becoming the first woman ever to qualify No. 1 in Pro Stock in the sport’s 31-year history.

Valerie has been a reporter for the Las Vegas Business Press for more then five years. She recently received two first-place awards from the Nevada Press Association for her coverage of the local business community. Her beats include retail, technology, law and small business. She has also covered gaming and downtown redevelopment.

Aaron Ross is founder of the Underground Vegas Film Festival. Underground Vegas Film was created by a group of Southern Nevada filmmakers in conjunction with local academic film instructors. The groups’ goal is to create a public forum for Southern Nevada independent filmmakers and their productions, providing a twice-yearly showcase of Las Vegas film in a ‘theatre’ setting.

Terry Stokes grew up in Atlanta and saw a fellow named Jack Berry doing a hypnosis show while he was in college. Terry immediately changed his major to behavior modification. Terry has been on tour for 35 years and was one of the first hypnotists to do state fairs.

Johns, a native of Bolivar, MO., started out as a stand-up comic noted for his adult humor. He has been a comedic hypnotist for more than five years and performed more than 2,000 shows nationwide in the past decade alone.

John Katsilometes, “Fabulous Las Vegas” columnist for the Las Vegas Sun, uncovers odd and interesting news about the people who make Las Vegas a uniquely fascinating place to live, and delivers them to readers with a sense of humor.

The sultry Sirens of TI are going to celebrate three years of swordplay and pirate slaying at the end of the month. Stacey Kane is an original cast member of the Sirens of TI and currently plays “Sin,” the lead in the show. Stacey was born in Redwood City, California, was an NFL cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders and chosen’s 2001 Raiderette “Dancer of the Year.”

Las Vegas residents are familiar with The Freakling Brothers, who manage to scare the pants off people with Halloween Haunted Houses. The Freakling Brothers are celebrating their 30th anniversary in Las Vegas.

Lisa is executive director of the Las Vegas Parade of Homes, which features ten spectacular examples of luxury living open for touring in some of the most exclusive communities in Las Vegas.

Michelle was chosen Miss Hooters International 2006 from among 120 regional Hooters pageant winners from around the world. She represents Hooters of America for the next year. . She is currently touring the country for the 2007 Hooters Calendars with 12 other girls from all over the nation.

Vinnie Favorito is one of Hollywood’s top roasters performing in Las Vegas. He feeds off his audience with his edgy and cut- throat humor. He has roasted some of Hollywood’s favorites including Tom Arnold, Larry King, Jerry Springer, and Magic Johnson.

Frank Trigg (nicknamed “Twinkle Toes”) is an American mixed martial arts fighter, color commentator for PRIDE Fighting Championships and co-host of MMAWeekly.com’s radio show. As a fighter, Trigg is a veteran of such promotions as Ultimate Fighting Championship, PRIDE Fighting Championships, Rumble on the Rock, and World Fighting Alliance.

David G. Schwartz is an Atlantic City native and former casino employee who is emerging as one of the preeminent historians of gambling. Since coming to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, he has helped to establish the Center for Gaming Research as an indispensable international resource. He is author of “Roll the Bones: The History of Gambling,” is a popular history of gambling throughout the world.

Rita Rudner is an accomplished actress, screenwriter, best-selling author and comedian. Following the success of her critically-lauded first novel “Tickled Pink,” Rudner’s second novel, “Turning the Tables,” was released in August 2006. Voted “Best Comedian in Las Vegas” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal for the last five years, Rita Rudner has become one of Las Vegas’ most popular performers.

International recording artist, actor, impressionist and comedian Jeff Trachta, best known to over 450 million viewers worldwide as Thorne Forrester on CBS’s The Bold & the Beautiful (a role he played for more than eight years), brings his one-man show, “Jeff Trachta Live!” to Las Vegas.

Ciro Batelli, in addition to being a gaming consultant in Latin America, is a columnist for a Brazilian newspaper, writes for Flash Magazine and is a commentator for the “Rede TV Brazilian Network.

The Sweet Adelines is a worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performances. Their annual convention is being held in Las Vegas October 10-14. Spotlight, the 2006 International Quartet Champion (comprised of LeAnn Hazlett, lead; Kendra LaPointe, tenor; Patti Britz, bass; and Kerry Denino, baritone) performs an Irving Berlin tune.

Jeff represents the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), which is holding its annual convention in Las Vegas. A perfect combination: 24/7 stores meeting in a 24/7 city.