Judy Thorburn and Debbie Hall
Photos by Stephen Thorburn

The “Chairman of the Board” and His Buddies Show Support for Robert W. Lueck

Las Vegas businesswoman and “Harpist Extraordinaire” Caryn Gott, whose talent on the harp has brought her to play with a vast number of stars such as Sinatra, Sammy, Manilow, Dolly and Pavarotti to name a few, opened her beautiful home, a luxurious mansion in Green Valley, to celebrities and supporters of Robert W. Lueck’s campaign for election to Family Court. Gott’s home is one she designed herself, and it is simply beautiful and impressive with a marble entryway, a curved rich mahogany double staircase leading to the second floor and a spacious first floor living room that has been specially designed for perfect acoustics, which this evening proved was worth the effort.

Bob Lueke candidate for Family Court Judge
with host for the fundraising event, harpist extraordinare Caryn Gott


Entrance of the home of Caryn Gott, host for the event

Along with a raffle drawing and silent auction to raise funds for Lueck’s campaign, invited guests were treated to an open bar, food and an evening of entertainment to remember, that included members of “The Rat Pack”, or rather Las Vegas’s own tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra and his stellar sidekicks, Dean and Sammy. “At Your Service” catered the affair and served up a delectable buffet of tender turkey and prime rib along with shrimp, a variety of cheeses, breads, and salad. For dessert, a chocolate fountain with nibbles of rice crispies, marshmallows, strawberries, pineapple and pretzels tempted those with a sweet tooth.

Auction items for the fundraiser

Mark Shaffer, publisher of The Best Restaurant Guide of Las Vegas in attendance with his lovely wife Tammy, generously donated the great raffle prizes that consisted of two rounds of golf at Revere Country Club, four tickets to Thunder Down Under, and two romantic dinners for two at restaurants from the Best Restaurant Guide.

Bob Lueke with Mark Shaffer and wife Tammy


Mark Shaffer with Rat Pack performers

Caryn Gott, along with three of her gifted students and her mult- talented 15-year old son Charlie (who along with his sister, Michele, attend Julliard’s School of Music), presented a wonderful concert of harps and piano. Gott also showcased her son Charlie, who performed an elaborate version of “Chopsticks” on the marimba, to which she accompanied him on the harp. But, this was just the beginning of an entertainment filled evening for a worthy cause. Comedy was provided by Frank Grata, who delivered dry wit as Rodney Dangerfield. Herb Rawlings, Jr. (Sammy Davis Jr.), Robert Ensler (Dean Martin) and “Frank the Voice” (Frank Sinatra) performed individually as well as together. Ensler as Dean, sang some of his standards, “Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime,” “Kick in the Head,” “That’s Amore”, Rawlings as Sammy sang “Hey There, You With the Stars in Your Eyes,” “That Old Black Magic,” and “Mr. Bo Jangles.” Frank “The Voice” crooned, “I’m in Love,” “You’ll Never Get Rid of Me,” and other songs. The Rat Pack also performed “The Lady is a Tramp” from the movie “Pal Joey”.

Caryn Gott performs with her students accompanied by her son Charlie on the drums


The Rat Pack


Charlie Gott on the marimba


Caryn Gott accompanies opera singer Stephen Gott


Opera singer Stephen Plummer and Caryn Gott perform

Stephen Plummer, with his fine operatic voice, added to the festivities. Formerly with the Los Angeles Music Center Opera, Plummer worked with Placido Domingo for eight seasons and was his understudy in “La Boheme”. Ned Mills was the accompanist on piano and Charlie Gott performed on drums. Brian Hoffman, in the persona of Red Skelton’s beloved character, Freddie the Freeloader, wandered among the audience.

Robert Ensler (Dean Martin), Bob Lueke, Frank Grata, who delivered dry wit as Rodney Dangerfield and “Frank the Voice” (Frank Sinatra)


Frank Grata, (Rodney Dangerfield), “Frank the Voice” (Frank Sinatra), opera singer Stephen Plummer, harpist Caryn Gott and Brian Hoffman (Red Skelton)


Opera singer Stephen Plummer, Judy Thorburn, harpist Caryn Gott and Debbie Hall

Included among the guests at this supportive event to elect Robert W. Lueck to Family Court was attorney John Muije, Esq. of the Law Offices of Muije and Varricchio, Tanja Schaffer of Usana Health Services, Ms. Leslie Howard of D.J.R., Paul Schofield and Otto Merida, the President of the Latin Chamber of Commerce.

Robert W. Lueck served six years on family court from 1998-2004. He has over 30 years legal experience, and has pioneered collaborative settlement programs, is a published author, and is President of the Lueck Law Center. His website is www.lueck4judge.com

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