Back in the early to mid eighties, there was a Rod Stewart sound and lookalike that played on weekends in the lounge at the Stardust. The lounge was always packed and he was absolutely terrific and sounded so much like Rod. Can you tell me his name and what ever happened to him? Thanks.

What happened to Frank Caliendo at the Monte Carlo? I was hoping to see him on an upcoming trip and it looks like he is no longer performing in Las Vegas. Can you give me the scoop?

I am planning to to be in Las Vegas on the week of July 11 with my kids ages 5 and 7. Could you provide me a list of family-oriented shows? Also, are there any family-fun entertainment events?

Was there any Confederate influence in Nevada during the Civil War? If not, where did the UNLV nickname Runnin' Rebels come from? What is the significance of the Confederate soldier on their logo?

We want to go for either a light dinner or app's while enjoying a few beverages and hopefully listening to some live music during all this. We would like to do this about 6 p.m.-ish. We stay at the Flamingo and would like something within walking distance. A lounge perhaps that offers food and entertainment? Does not have to be a big place. Thanks.

Today we're going to tackle a two-parter: "Where is Lance Burton these days and will he re-emerge in Las Vegas in the future?"; and, from another reader, "Whatever happened to Melinda, who was touted as 'The First Lady of Magic'"?

Hi there. We will be coming to Vegas for a trip in the near future. My question is about the rides and activties for adults and children. Are your rides made for people of all sizes or do you have specific requirements? If so, what is the weight and height limit and are there some rides where weight and height are not an issue. Thanks for your feedback.

Late last fall there was much in the press related to Wayne Newton seeking zoning approval to allow tours of Casa de Shenandoah and to build a small showroom across the street. My understanding is in spite of neighbors’ protests, he received the necessary approvals for this project. Can you provide an update on the status of the so called Graceland West?

What has happened to the Scintas? Are they still performing, and if so, where?

I am reading the excellent Huntington Press publication, The First 100 -- Portraits of the Men and Women Who Shaped Las Vegas. While reading about Liberace and the cause of his death, it was touching to read that his family, his Las Vegas physician, and his Palm Springs physician all appeared to want Liberace to have a private and dignified closure to his life. It was very upsetting to read that before Liberace could be put to rest, his body was seized by the (then) Riverside County Coroner and autopsied, after which he told the world that Liberace had been carrying the HIV virus. Was this coroner obligated by law to autopsy the body? And if an autopsy was mandatory, did the results have to be shared with the world or could discretion have been used? It appears more like someone just wanted their 15 minutes of fame and didn't care how much damage they caused in the process of achieving that goal. If the coroner did act outside the boundaries of his position, did the family take any action against him for, at the very least, invasion of privacy? Every detail of someone's life does not have to be advertised to the world.