Liberace Museum
United States, Nevada, Las Vegas
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For decades, Liberace was known for his music, candelabra, charisma, rhinestones and dazzle.
Over the years Liberace acquired an astounding array of prestigious awards, including: Instrumentalist of the Year, Best Dressed Entertainer and Entertainer of the Year. He also earned two Emmy Awards, six gold albums, and two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's highest paid musician and pianist. Best of all, he was known and loved throughout the world as Mr. Showmanship.
Liberace's legend lives on in The Liberace Museum that houses his collections of rare and antique pianos, classic cars, famous sequined, bejeweled costume wardrobe, glittering stage jewelry, rare antiques and as well as his private papers and memorabilia. The Liberace Foundation for the Performing and Creative Arts has been funding scholarships and grants for the arts since 1976. Since then, nearly 6 million in scholarships and grants has been awarded to more than 2,700 students at over 130 of the nation's educational institutions.
The mission of the Liberace Foundation is to help talented students pursue careers in the performing and creative arts through scholarship assistance.
www.liberace.org
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