Friday, December 29, 2006

Moving beyond casinos

An interesting spin on bring live entertainment to non-traditional venues.

Ex-showman books big-name acts at RV resort: "Viewpoint, a sprawling, gated complex just off University Drive near Sossaman Road, is situated around two golf courses, lighted tennis courts and other amenities that McGrath likens to a cruise ship in the desert.

"It has a 12,000-square-foot ballroom and a seasonal population that swells to nearly 4,000, said the resort's general manager, Stacy Deprey-Purper. Going celebrity started last year after a survey of Viewpoint residents to compile their wish list for resort services, she said. ...

"'We're trying to bring part of Vegas or Branson to the people without the plane trip,' [Joe McGrath, entertainment director at Viewpoint RV & Golf Resort] said."

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