Liberace’s Tivoli Gardens Restaurant Now Closed

Sad news friends Carluccios Tivoli Gardens has now closed. Without much fanfare the news broke to the world on FaceBook:

Tivoli gardens with its unique architectural design from Liberace’s vision for a fine dining restaurant is another piece of history passing from the Las Vegas community.

I hope that this location can be re-purposed for another project that will capture the spirit and imagination that built our community.

The fine service, excellent menu, and great value of the Carluccio family restaurant will soon be at another location, but to me along with many other Liberace fans it will never be the same.

Thank you Carluccios for your fine care and honor to Lee’s legacy. John Hosier the owner has always been a gracious ambassador for the Liberace spirit. We wish he and his family of employees well.

Carluccio’s Tivoli Gardens presents: “A Night of Music to Love by…” Affordable Unique Valentines Day Date Feb 12th:

Carluccios Tivoli Gardens is treating to an evening in one of Las Vegas’ most unique ambiances. This restaurant is not to be missed and was just this week featured in the South Shore Florida News and Tribune in an article by Lynn Kessel.

This is also the ONLY place still open in Las Vegas to celebrate the legacy of Liberace.

Carluccios has an excellent menu with prices for both tourists and locals to love! Affordable fine dining in one of most unique dining rooms ever. You can’t beat the bartenders who mix classic cocktails the way they were intended.

Visit Carluccios and you will be returning to show off Vegas style, at hometown prices to all of your out of town visitors.

Don’t miss the music by Rebecca Olschewski and Brett Barnes performed on the piano autographed by Liberace. Listen to her interview on our podcast. As a former employee of the museum she is inspired by his music and it is truly a dream come true to get to perform in this unique venue.

Call John for reservations before this place fills up! Seating is limited. Call (702) 795-3236

The nice people they are at this restaurant you may be able to get seating on Valentines Day (I see how many people check this from their phones on the day) so still give them a call. This performance is for Saturday night, so call ahead for Monday Valentines Day if you choose to celebrate that day.

A Las Vegas Landmark Designed by Liberace

Carluccio’s presents: “A night of music to love by…”

Saturday, February 12, 2011, 7-10 PM

Rebecca Olschewski and Brett Barnes team up for an unforgettable Valentine’s Special

featuring songs written exclusively for lovers. You’ll fall in love all over again when you hear the selections we’ve chosen to share with you during this very special performance in the Piano Lounge at Carluccio’s Italian Restaurant!

“Romance without finance is a nuisance…”

Come on out and take advantage of Carluccio’s Sweetheart Stimulus Special!

On this night only, receive your first glass of house red or white wine complimentary with the purchase of your dinner.  We are pleased to extend our Happy Hour special which includes half-priced drinks and appetizers until 10 PM.

Seating is limited. Call (702) 795-3236 for more information or visit: www.carlucciosvegas.com (Also on Facebook)

Carluccio’s is located at: 1775 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119

(corner of Tropicana & Spencer)

Liberace’s Rich and Famous Lifestyle

From the 1980’s a great interview feature of Liberace’s fabulous life.  Liberace’s restaurant Tivoli Gardens is STILL OPEN and is part of this great clip. The restaurant is marvelously preserved and looks nearly identical today to how it was back when you might find Lee strolling in.

Check out this great clip with Robin Leach talking to Liberace and telling us all about “Mr. Showmanship with his spirit of sincerity” no one could have said it better.

Do you part and not let Liberace’s talent be relegated to only the past. Support a postage stamp for him today. The post office requires an official written citizen request. Sorry no emails or online petitions.

The official address to send this request to including why you believe Liberace should be honored with a stamp goes to:

Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
c/o Stamp Development
U.S. Postal Service
1735 North Lynn St., Suite 5013
Arlington, VA 22209-6432

Many of us no longer go to the post office on a regular basis or even buy stamps. There is another  non-email option that will get your message in the hands of the USPS for just $1.00.

Easy letter sender which is linked from USPS will take your message, print it out, put it in an envelope, put on postage, and mail it for you – for just $1.00. So you can be just 10 minutes away from sharing with USPS Citizen’s Stamp Advisory Committee why Liberace should be on a stamp!

Click here to send an easy letter for just $1.00.

Either way – your snail mail or automated mail – getting the word out that Liberace a true American Icon should be honored with a stamp is easy and you will feel great having taken the time to promote his cultural legacy.