February 3, 2010
Former Las Vegas mobster and hit man Frank Cullotta will present the “Mob Chronicles” in the Stratosphere Theater of the Stars on at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18.
The one-time charity event will benefit Opportunity Village. After eight years in prison and 20 years in witness protection, Cullotta is going public with his speaking tour, “Mob Chronicles,” about the history of organized crime and his unique insights into the mob life. Joining him will be various members of law enforcement who worked for years in attempts to indict Cullotta.
He served as a key player in Tony Spilotro’s infamous Hole in the Wall Gang that ruled the Las Vegas underworld in the 1960s and ’70s. While Cullotta admits to two mob hits, he is rumored to be responsible for many more, including the “M&M Murders” in 1962.
After his arrest on burglary charges in 1981 and fearing for his own life, he turned government witness and testified before the President’s Commission on Organized Crime, resulting in the convictions of several of his former associates. The mob attempted to post Cullotta’s bail so they could carry out his hit, but police revoked the bail to protect him.
In the Martin Scorsese film “Casino,” loosely based on characters like Spilotro’s gang, Cullotta served as technical advisor and played a small role as one of the henchmen.
In 2007, he co-authored his biography, “Cullotta — The Life of a Chicago Criminal, Las Vegas Mobster and Government Witness.” General admission tickets are $35 and available through Stratosphere by calling 800 99-TOWER or Opportunity Village at 702-839-4757.
Attendees must be 21 years or older to attend.
Additionally, after the presentation, Cullotta will host a VIP Godfather Dinner for 10 guests at Stratosphere’s Fellini’s Ristorante.
For $60, guests will have the chance to converse with Cullotta.
Proceeds from this dinner will benefit Opportunity Village. Dinner includes tax and gratuity but not drinks. Opportunity Village is a not-for-profit organization that helps more than 1,300 people with intellectual disabilities to enhance their lives through job training, employment opportunities, art enrichment, recreation and advocacy.
For more information, visit www.opportunityvillage.org  or www.stratospherehotel.com

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