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LIFE OF LAUGHTER. It’s no accident that Time Magazine named George Lopez one of the 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America. His contributions to his community have been recognized with such awards as the Latino Spirit Award of Excellence in Television and the National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Award.
Audiences have embraced him on television, film, and stand-up comedy for years. He joined the Hollywood Walk of Fame line-up with his star in 2006. He has been featured in three HBO specials as well as hosted two seasons hosting
Lopez Tonight, a late-night television talk show on TBS and his groundbreaking hit sitcom George Lopez, ran for six seasons on ABC, a show he co-created, wrote, produced, and starred in.
Most recently, he can be seen in the film El Chicano alongside Raul Castillo, Aimee Garcia, and Emilio Rivera. He is also set to star in Walking with Herb opposite Edward james Olmos and Mary McDonnell. The faith-based film is inspired by Joe S. Bullock’s novel of the same name. He also recently wrapped up shooting the upcoming crime thriller The Tax Collector with Shia LaBeouf and Lana Parrilla.
Named one of the Top Ten Favorite Television Personalities by the Harris Poll, George Lopez performs two shows at the Silver Legacy in Reno on Saturday, November 23 at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets start at $59.50 and can be purchased by calling 775325-7401 or at SilverLegacyReno.com. ENTERTAINMENT SCENE. The Eldorado Resort Casino at THE ROW in Reno presents Santa’s Christmas
Wonderland kicking off the holiday spirit November 26 through December 29 in the Eldorado Showroom. The holiday spectacular has been seen by over five million people through the world, audiences can expect such singa-long favorites as “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Jingle Bells,” and “Silent Night.” Fun for the entire family, shows are Tuesday through Thursday at 7 p.m. and Friday through Sunday at4 p.m. and 7 p.m. The show is dark on Monday and a special performance on December 13 at 8 p.m. will benefit The Salvation Army. Tickets are on sale now and start at $29.95. For tickets and more details, call 1-775-786-5700 or visit www.eldoradoreno.com …David Cook, 2008 American Idol winner, heads to the famed Sammy’s Showroom at Harrah’s Reno this Saturday, November 2, as he continues his Summer Sessions/ Fall Sounds Tour. The acoustic show is at 7:30 p.m. Follow Cook’s tour dates at davidcookofficial.com. For tickets and more details, call 800-427-7247or visit www.harrahsreno.com … Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits head to Thunder Valley Casino’s Pano Hall next month on November 29for an evening of nostalgia and sing-along hits such as “I’m Henry the Eighth.” Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and tickets are$34.95and $47.95 (plus taxes
and fees). Call 877-468-877 or visit thundervalleyresort.com for more information.
The MontBleu Showroom at the MontBleu Resort Casino welcomes America’s Got Talent finalists and World Champions of Mentalism, The Clairvoyants on November 30. The Austrian mind-readers present their Christmas show at 8 p.m. “We cannot wait to celebrate the most magical time of the year with our audience,” Thommy Ten and Amélie van Tass announced from Las Vegas on Access in August. “We will spend an unforgettable evening together. Get ready to experience the miracle of Christmas in your hearts and mind.” The duo’s Christmas show kicks off Nov. 22 in Mississippi and takes them throughout the country through December 21. Remember, they know who’s been naughty or nice. For tickets and more details, visit www.montbleuresort. com … Abbacadabra, the ultimate Abba Tribute band, returns to Harrah’s Lake Tahoe November 29-30in the South Shore Room. Heading to Tahoe this weekend? You can catch Eric Burdon and The Animals on Saturday night in this intimate and legendary showroom. For tickets and info, call 800-427-7247 or visit harrahstahoe.com Back with you again with Frosene on the Scene Thursday, November 7th in the East Bay Times’ TimeOut entertainment section.