Mesquite Gaming hosts the 2018 Elvis Rocks Mesquite (ERM) Competition, and participants are bringing their A-game for an experienced Las Vegas judging panel.
The master of all impersonators, celebrity judge Mr. Rich Little, will lead the panel to find the top entertainer that truly embodies Elvis. Little will be accompanied by Steve Beyer, Vegas’ top talent agent; and Genevieve Dew, a veteran Vegas entertainment and singer.
Host, Kelly Clinton Holmes, will keep the energy high throughout the contest and afterhours events like movies by the pool and a late-night karaoke party with DJ Jimmy Z will keep the fun going all weekend long.
This year, 22 Elvis tribute artists from Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah and even Oklahoma will compete in three preliminary rounds: the ‘50s ‘60s and ‘70s, in hopes of moving on to the final round for the title and $10,000 in prize money. The three-day event, which runs from Thursday, June 21 through Saturday, June 23, will be filled with entertaining tributes, slick hair, hip-thrusting action and memorable music performed by some of the greatest Elvis performers out there.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at casablancaresort.com or by calling 800-585-3737.
All ages shows require tickets for each person ages 3 and older. Anyone under 3 years or younger must sit in lap of adult.
It is recommended to not bring infants to the shows. Strollers and baby carriers are not permitted inside the Showroom.
Don’t forget to send all of your activities to terin.bbm@gmail.com so Mesquite knows what’s happening all summer long.
Thursday, June 21
Sunrise Rotary
Where: Scotty’s, 1024 Normandy Lane
When: 8 a.m.
Info: debparsley@kw.com
Internet Basics Class
Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First North St.
When: 3:30-5 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Kids Steam Ages 6-11 Tinkerlab with Ozobots
Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First North St.
When: 4 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Elvis Rocks Mesquite Poolside Meet and Greet
Where: Casablanca Resort Pool, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: 6 p.m.
Info: https://casablancaresort.com/entertainment/elvis-rocks-mesquite/
Movies at the Pool
Where: Casablanca Resort Pool, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: 9 p.m.
Info: https://casablancaresort.com/entertainment/elvis-rocks-mesquite/
Friday, June 22
Ages 0-5 Story Time
Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First North St.
When: 11 a.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Adult Craft Day
Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First North St.
When: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
ERM Best of the 50’s Preliminary Round
Where: Casablanca Resort Pool, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: 1:30 p.m.
Info: https://casablancaresort.com/entertainment/elvis-rocks-mesquite/
Teen Scene
Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First North St.
When: 3:30 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
ERM Best of the 60’s Preliminary Round
Where: Casablanca Resort Pool, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: 8:30p.m.
Info: https://casablancaresort.com/entertainment/elvis-rocks-mesquite/
ERM Late Night Karaoke Party
Where: Casablanca Resort Pool, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: 11 p.m.
Info: https://casablancaresort.com/entertainment/elvis-rocks-mesquite/
Saturday, June 23
Kids Movie Matinee
Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First North St.
When: 1 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
ERM Best of the 70’s Preliminary Round
Where: Casablanca Resort Pool, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: 1:30p.m.
Info: https://casablancaresort.com/entertainment/elvis-rocks-mesquite/
Violinist Francesca Anderegg in Concert
Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First North St.
When: 2-4 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Elvis Rocks Mesquite Finals and Awards Presentation
Where: Casablanca Resort Pool, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: 8:30p.m.
Info: https://casablancaresort.com/entertainment/elvis-rocks-mesquite/
ERM Late Night Karaoke Party
Where: Casablanca Resort Pool, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: 11 p.m.
Info: https://casablancaresort.com/entertainment/elvis-rocks-mesquite/
Monday, June 25
Book Bingo
Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First North St.
When: 1-2 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Bereavement Group
Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First North St.
When: 5-6:30 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Tuesday, June 26
Toddler Story Time
Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First North St.
When: 10 a.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Rotary Club Meeting
Where: Holiday Inn Express, 1030 W. Pioneer Blvd.
When: noon-1 p.m.
Info: 702-346-7025
4-H for kids-Robotics
Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First North St.
When: 4 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
City Council Meeting
Where: City Hall, 10 E. Mesquite Blvd.
When: 5-7 p.m.
Info: www.mesquitenv.gov
Wednesday, June 27
Preschool Story Time
Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First North St.
When: 10 a.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
International Film Group
Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First North St.
When: 2-3 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
