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Beyond the Neon: AAPI Talent in Old Vegas

Presented by Su Kim Chung and Tammi Kim of UNLV Libraries

2025-05-19 17:30:00 2025-05-19 18:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Beyond the Neon: AAPI Talent in Old Vegas Su Kim Chung and Tammi Kim from UNLV Special Collections and Archives will discuss their research on uncovering the hidden stories of these entertainers. James I. Gibson Library - Program Room

Monday, May 19
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-19 17:30:00 2025-05-19 18:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Beyond the Neon: AAPI Talent in Old Vegas Su Kim Chung and Tammi Kim from UNLV Special Collections and Archives will discuss their research on uncovering the hidden stories of these entertainers. James I. Gibson Library - Program Room

Su Kim Chung and Tammi Kim from UNLV Special Collections and Archives will discuss their research on uncovering the hidden stories of these entertainers.

Our collective memory of classic Las Vegas entertainment often includes befeathered showgirls, Elvis, Liberace, and the Rat Pack. But, unknown to many, a plethora of AAPI entertainers also appeared on the Las Vegas Strip during the mid-century era. Production shows such as China Doll Revue, Holiday in Japan, and Geisha Rella were hugely popular, as well as lounge acts like the Kim Sisters, Sun Spots and Nalani Kele. Though largely forgotten today, these AAPI performers are part of the fabric of Las Vegas entertainment history. 


Su Kim Chung and Tammi Kim from UNLV Special Collections and Archives will speak about their research project to uncover the voices and stories of these entertainers who have been hiding in plain sight.

James I. Gibson Library

mwells@hendersonlibraries.com
Phone: (702) 707-2665
Branch manager
Marshá Wells

Hours
Mon, Jun 02 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 03 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 Closed

About the branch

Gibson Library is located in the Lake Mead Crossings Center on W. Lake Mead Pkwy. and S. Water St. This location features a drive-thru window, a computer lab, and study rooms.

Upcoming events

Wed, Jun 04, 9:30am - 11:00am
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Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
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Thu, Jun 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Thu, Jun 05, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
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Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm
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Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
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