26th Ms. Senior America Pageant at Imperial Palace.'Mature' Beauty Queens Compete for National Crown Nov. 7 - 11 LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- Beauty, brains and talent. And at least 60 years old. The 26th annual Ms. Senior America Pageant, Nov. 7 through Nov. 11 at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino, is not your typical bathing beauty Bathing Beauty is a 1944 musical starring Red Skelton and Esther Williams. Although this was not William's screen debut, it was however her first Technicolor musical montage. competition. Yes, contestants from across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. wear evening gowns, but this search is for the gracious lady who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity and poise of the "age of elegance." These beauty queens have talent - but they also are models of volunteerism and community service, helping to increase public awareness of the continuing social contributions of senior Americans. Each of the 33 contestants will be judged in four categories: interview, philosophy of life, evening gown and talent. The public is welcome to purchase tickets to four pageant events each being held from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the IP's Imperial Theatre: the talent showcase Wednesday, Nov. 8, first preliminary judging Thursday, Nov. 9, second preliminary judging Friday, Nov. 10, and the national finals Saturday, Nov. 11. Each event ticket is $25 and may be purchased at the IP's Show and Tour Desk or by calling 888.777.7664. The contestant crowned Ms. Senior America receives "Elegant Queen," a lifetime keepsake glass vase sculpted sculpt v. sculpt·ed, sculpt·ing, sculpts v.tr. 1. To sculpture (an object). 2. To shape, mold, or fashion especially with artistry or precision: especially for the pageant by Valentine. In addition, she and the four runners-up will make personal appearances throughout the year on behalf of the pageant and its sponsors. Contest judges are Francine Bond Cherry, former Broadway singer and dancer and wife of singer Don Cherry Don Cherry may be:
n. The scientific study of the biological, psychological, and sociological phenomena associated with old age and aging. ge·ron Dr. Ted Tuinstra; and Emmy award-winning set designer Ed Gallagher. Nevada Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt and her husband, Dennis Bono, will serve as masters of ceremonies during the final judging. A news conference with the 2006 Ms. Senior America will be held in the Sampan Room immediately following the final competition. |
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