The Liberace Museum in Las Vegas has announced that it would close its doors indefinitely after 31 years. It blamed dismal attendance, lack of substantial revenue and endowment mishandling as factors of its demise.
Walter Liberace was a piano prodigy. He started playing at nightclubs and club shows which evolved to a television show where he performs on a live audience.
This has come as a shock to me since Liberace is the epitome of Las Vegas glamour. The shinnier, the more flamboyant the better. He is the original Mr. Las Vegas. The first time I heard about him was a magazine article that talked about elaborate costumes and he is the first entertainer that comes in mind. When I heard that he has a museum dedicated to him in Las Vegas, I knew I have to see it.
When we went to visit, my first impression was that the museum has seen better days. It probably has the same set up since it opened in 1979. Although it has its treasures, the atmosphere and set up looks dated. I wish the foundation thought of promoting his legacy and gave the museum a much needed face lift and accessibility.
The museum will officially close its doors on Oct. 17, 2010. But no fear, some select items will be touring around the country on an exhibit.
Walter Liberace was a piano prodigy. He started playing at nightclubs and club shows which evolved to a television show where he performs on a live audience.
This has come as a shock to me since Liberace is the epitome of Las Vegas glamour. The shinnier, the more flamboyant the better. He is the original Mr. Las Vegas. The first time I heard about him was a magazine article that talked about elaborate costumes and he is the first entertainer that comes in mind. When I heard that he has a museum dedicated to him in Las Vegas, I knew I have to see it.
When we went to visit, my first impression was that the museum has seen better days. It probably has the same set up since it opened in 1979. Although it has its treasures, the atmosphere and set up looks dated. I wish the foundation thought of promoting his legacy and gave the museum a much needed face lift and accessibility.
The museum will officially close its doors on Oct. 17, 2010. But no fear, some select items will be touring around the country on an exhibit.
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