Follow The Searchlights To The Red Carpet Premiere of Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge.Casino Rouge Goes Hollywood Following $8.5 Million Renovation Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, James Monroe, James, 1758–1831, 5th President of the United States (1817–25), b. Westmoreland co., Va. Early Life Leaving the College of William and Mary in 1776 to fight in the American Revolution, he served in several campaigns and was Dean, Clint Eastwood and Other Celebrity Memorabilia on Display BATON ROUGE Baton Rouge (băt`ən r  zh) [Fr.,=red stick], city (1990 pop. 219,531), state capital and seat of East Baton Rouge parish, SE La. , La. & WYOMISSING, Pa. -- With searchlights, red carpet, celebrity impersonators Celebrity impersonators are entertainers who look similar to celebrities and dress to imitate them.Also known as Look alikes, impressionist, imitators, tribute artist and Impersonators. , and exciting gaming play, Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge premieres tomorrow, February 9. Formerly Casino Rouge, the property, which is owned by Penn National Gaming Penn National Gaming, Inc. NASDAQ: PENN is a diversified owner and operator of casino properties, as well as horse racetracks and associated off-track betting facilities primarily in the United States. , Inc. (Nasdaq:PENN), is being re-named following an $8.5 million renovation that included all new interiors, renovated landside land·side n. The flat side of a plow opposite the furrow. landside Noun the part of an airport farthest from the aircraft Noun 1. operations, new retail offerings, an expanded live entertainment venue, and memorabilia items from iconic movies and celebrities. Red Carpet Premiere and Guest Events Celebrity impersonators of Joan Rivers Joan Rivers (born June 8, 1933) is an American comedian, actress, talk show host, businesswoman, and celebrity. She is known for her brash manner and loud, raspy voice with a heavy metropolitan New York accent. , Whoopi Goldberg Whoopi Goldberg (born November 13, 1955) is an American actress, comedian, radio presenter, and author. Goldberg is one of only ten individuals who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award, counting Daytime Emmy Awards. , Cher, Prince and Johnny Depp John Christopher Depp II[1] (born June 9 1963) is an American actor. Biography Early life Depp was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, to John Christopher Depp Sr., a city engineer, and Betty Sue (Wells), a waitress. will join the fun at the official grand opening of the new Hollywood New Hollywood or post-classical Hollywood refers to the brief time between roughly 1967 (Bonnie and Clyde, The Graduate) and 1982 (One from the Heart Casino Baton Rouge. On February 9 and 10, five-time Grammy-award winner B.J. Thomas will be performing in the new Studio 7 event center at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20. Hollywood Casino will also kick off its $100,000 Go Hollywood Giveaway in which casino guests can enter to win a new Porsche, diamonds, electronics, trips to Hollywood, California, and much more. The new Hollywood property is being introduced in advertising with the messages Play, Dine, and Feel Like A Star, with people decked out in sunglasses "Going Hollywood." "It's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a to bring Hollywood to Baton Rouge, and we know that local residents are ready for some celebrity treatment," said Jon Zimmerman, General Manager of Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge. Zimmerman added, "With over 800 employees who we now refer to as 'cast members,' Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge has been a committed and thriving business in downtown Baton Rouge for over twelve years. Our recent investment in the property has significantly enhanced our entertainment, gaming, food and beverage F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. offerings, and we look forward to delivering a great experience to existing and new customers with the highly recognizable Hollywood brand and theme." Renovation First Phase The first phase of the renovation included a complete refresh of the casino floor and the addition of the Art Deco art deco (ärt dĕkō`; är dākō`, ärt) or art moderne (är môdĕrn`, ärt) Hollywood theme. Updated lighting fixtures, moldings, columns, and signage combined to create an image of Hollywood while a three-story light and glass fiber-optic display projects movie images. In addition to the aesthetic changes, the casino has been updated with the latest ticketing technology, and the most up-to-date slot machines, including an expanded High-limit slot area. In total, the casino features 1,145 slot machines and 27 table games. Second Phase The second phase of renovations included the landside operations, and extended the design with custom-made moldings, railings, and fabrics to convey the glamour of Hollywood. The live entertainment venue, Studio 7, expanded the former Rhythms Lounge, and has a glass wall to allow daytime viewing of the Mississippi River Mississippi River River, central U.S. It rises at Lake Itasca in Minnesota and flows south, meeting its major tributaries, the Missouri and the Ohio rivers, about halfway along its journey to the Gulf of Mexico. . Curtains can be drawn at night for the featured entertainers. In Studio 7, the casino will offer regional talent along with popular local favorites. Also, the new Studio Bar offers a sophisticated setting for guests to relax and enjoy a drink. The sense of arrival in the landside Pavilion was enhanced and opened up by moving the elevator and adding a dramatic curved staircase to allow for a seating area near the front entrance. The retail outlet was expanded and renamed Box Office Gifts to offer a wide selection of clothing, jewelry, and gift items fit for a celebrity. In addition, the renovation included updates of areas such as the boarding ramp to the casino, the front driveway, and patron and employee restrooms. The employee dining area, now called Backstage Deli, was remodeled to allow for more seating and expanded food offerings for the 800 cast members who work at Hollywood. The decorative finishes and a Mississippi River view give cast members the same kind of star treatment enjoyed by guests. Memorabilia The property will feature items from iconic movies and celebrities. * From her personal estate, Marilyn Monroe's cashmere cashmere Animal-hair fibre forming the downy undercoat of the Kashmir goat. The fibre became known for its use in beautiful shawls and other handmade items produced in Kashmir, India. The fibres have diameters finer than those of the best wools. and mink collar cardigan is on display. * A suede jacket from the personal property of Elvis Presley is featured. Elvis wore this jacket to promote the 1969 release of "Suspicious Minds," his final #1 hit. * James Dean's tweed jacket from his role as Cal Trask in "East of Eden East of Eden is a novel by Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck, published in September 1952. Often described as Steinbeck's most ambitious novel, East of Eden " is on display. * Clark Gable joined the U.S. Army in memory of his wife Carol Lombard who died in a plane crash. Captain Clark Gable flew five combat missions and received honors for his service. His military jacket is featured. * The two-piece dinner suit worn by Roger Moore in the 1985 James Bond movie "A View To A Kill" is on display. * And, original movie posters from Clint Eastwood's "A Few Dollars More" and the James Bond movie "Live and Let Die" are featured on the boarding ramp to the casino. About Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge The more than 95,000-square-foot Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge opened for business as Casino Rouge in downtown Baton Rouge in 1994 and employs approximately 800 local residents. About Penn National Gaming Penn National Gaming owns and operates casino and horse racing facilities with a focus on slot machine entertainment. The Company presently operates sixteen facilities in thirteen jurisdictions including Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ontario. Penn's other Hollywood-branded properties are located in Illinois, Maine, and Mississippi. In aggregate, Penn National's operated facilities feature approximately 21,000 slot machines, over 400 table games, approximately 1,500 hotel rooms and approximately 750,000 square feet of gaming floor space. The Company recently agreed to acquire Zia Park Racetrack and its Black Gold Casino, which features 750 slot machines. The transaction is expected to close mid-2007, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval. |
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