Haute Scene, News | April 14, 2013

Haute Event: Keep Memory Alive Honors Sir Michael Caine and Quincy Jones

Haute Scene, News | April 14, 2013

By Susan Stapleton

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman presents film and music luminaries Sir Michael Caine and Quincy Jones with a key to the City in celebration of their 80th birthdays. A star-studded birthday celebration on April 13 at the 17th annual Keep Memory Alive Power of Love Gala at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas will raise funds for Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and its fight against neurodegenerative brain diseases. Highlights from the night will include tributes from Chaka Khan and Stevie Wonder, Chris Tucker and Whoopi Goldberg. Wonder lead a “Happy Birthday” serenade, followed by a performance of “We are the World,” by the entire celebrity lineup. Photos: Brian Jones/Las Vegas News Bureau

Keep Memory Alive, the fundraising arm of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, and Bill Edwards Presents hosted an all-star tribute on Saturday night to celebrate the 80th birthday of Quincy Jones and Sir Michael Caine at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Celestial twins, born in the same year, same month, same hour and within minutes of each other, one in Chicago, the other in London, Jones and Caine met decades ago and have since been great friends.

This glittering gala brought together celebrities of music and film marking this milestone year for these two entertainment giants. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health’s work toward enhanced treatments and research of neurodegenerative disorders.

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