Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL World Tour

Many people are too young to know, or have forgotten, how brilliant a performer Michael Jackson was in the 70's and 80's.  There was a time when he was the best in the world.  His singing, stage performance, and artistic creativity were brilliant.  Jackson collaborated with the some of the greatest musicians and guitarists to enhance his music.  I, like most people, never saw him perform live.

Over the years, much has tarnished Jackson's legacy.  There are also places where the greatness of Michael Jackson are highlighted and preserved.  I had the opportunity to experience one of those last night.

I went to Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL World Tour at Mandalay Bay Event Center.  The show opened recently, in Montreal, and will be in various cities before taking up residency at Mandalay Bay in 2013.  I purchased tickets a month ago because I was really excited to see the show.  Since, I have emails for discounted tickets.  My expectations for the show were very high.

Spoiler Alert:  This post contains information and opinions about the performance, as well as a video courtesy of Cirque du Soleil.  I try not to reveal too much.

What's New

My life is pretty boring, and I like it to be routine.  For a while I wasn't sleeping well at night, not eating well, and keeping inconsistent hours.  It's my own fault and now I think I've fixed the problem.  I'm back to sleeping better at night and eating more regular meals.  That's not to say I won't stay out late some night playing cards, but I'd prefer to be sleeping at night.

1.  Going to try to get tickets to Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour while I'm at MGM later, or else I'll buy online.  I bet it is an interesting show.

2.  Going to San Diego in December.  Will spend a day or two at the zoo and don't know what else.

3.  There is an Occupy Las Vegas.  They are camped out, on a 30 day permit, about a mile from my house.  Haven't heard anything good or bad.  I know they are not on the strip because it's all private property.  I think they plan to protest at Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Paris Casino (represents G20 Summit in Paris, France).  I'm interested to see if these "Occupy" movements accomplish anything, aside from stating the obvious; that people feel taken advantage of by corporations and their government.

4. May take my camera out one night this weekend.  Halloween, Occupy Vegas, and the bull riding championships all going on.

5.  Spent yesterday chasing back my money courtesy of this unfortunate hand:  I raise on the button with AK and get two callers.  Flop is KK2.  Unfortunately, one of my opponents had 22.  Got my money back and more, but it was a longer day than I would have preferred.  Actually, I got to watch Game 6 of the World Series while I was playing, so it wasn't all that bad.

6.  Dear Texas Rangers Fans:  

Welcome to our world.  

Signed: Any Red Sox Fan over 30. 

Why Michael Jackson Was Murdered

It has been over two years since Michael Jackson died, and we are left with a lot questions, controversy and conflicting feelings.  Who was Michael Jackson?  How and why did he die?

Eventually Jackson's personal physician, Conrad Murray, will likely stand trial for involuntary manslaughter.  This relates to the fatal dose of drugs he allegedly provided Jackson.   The CNN article is full of unanswered questions and wild accusations - there's some crazy stuff going on there.  So I figure, why not add my own crackpot theory to the mix?  It's actually a couple of years old.  If the truth happens to be revealed, who knows, I may not be far off.  

So here goes...