CELEBRATING A MILESTONE
September 6, 2016 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
Filed under Feature
Las Vegas businesswoman — and original dancer for the Historic Moulin Rouge Hotel — Anna Bailey celebrates her 90th birthday.
More than 100 guests came to the Red Rock Country Club on Aug. 26 to celebrate the 90th birthday of longtime Las Vegas resident Anna Bailey. The widow of William H. “Bob” Bailey — with whom she paved a path for social justice, business success and entertainment excellence — Anna Bailey’s celebration was coordinated by her children, John Bailey Esq. and Kimberly Bailey Tureaud. Here, some of the highlights from an unforgettable night.
Anna Bailey enjoys her birthday toast.
Anna Bailey thanks jazz great Paul Taylor for his surprise performance at her birthday celebration.
Raymond Wilkinson and Betty Jean Wilkinson bring birthday wishes.
Chester Whitley and Robin Whitley enjoy celebrating Anna Bailey’s birthday.
Anna Bailey dances with her granddaughter, Alexandra Bailey, at her birthday celebration at Red Rock Country Club.
Celebrating Anna Bailey’s birthday: Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly, Anna Bailey, Marcia Washington, Dave Washington. Charles Tureaud, Rose McKinney James, and Fred James.
Celebrating Anna Bailey’s birthday: Deedee Jasmine, Carrie Pollard, Anna Bailey; Jerry Steinberg, Wendy Edmond, and Norma DeLacerna.
Bubba Knight, Kathleen Knight, and Anna Bailey enjoy birthday festivities.
Iconic jazz artist Paul Taylor gives a surprise performance.
Las Vegas residents Tish and Otis Harris enjoy the birthday celebration.
Longtime friend Inez Archie attends Anna Bailey’s birthday celebration.
Musical artist Paul Balfour, performed an original song written for Anna Bailey. Pictured: Diana Balfour; Paul Balfour and Anna Bailey.
Nicole Lise, Anna Bailey, and Delice Lise celebrate at Anna Bailey’s birthday bash.
Songstress Brittany Soul and her band, Extra Soul, perform live at Anna Bailey’s birthday celebration.