The Mob is coming back to the main Clark County Library in January!!
It was a huge success last year, so they decided to bring it back again this year with new topics.
Join The Clark County Library Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. in January as we visit the multi-faceted culture of organized crime with ex-mobsters, law enforcement, authors, historians, and the witnesses who survived the Mob’s expansive rise to power in 20th century America. It’s Free and open to the public.
Tuesday – 1/10/2012 • 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
How the FBI, Nevada Gaming Control and the IRS Took Down the Mob
This panel discussion includes former & current representatives from the FBI, Nevada Gaming Control, Las Vegas Mob Museum, and IRS Criminal Investigations Las Vegas unit. Topics will include the strategies and devices that mobsters used to skim the casinos, the creation of The Black Book, and how the Feds conducted their field research and mafia round-ups. Moderated by Master Cheat author and former NV Gaming Control agent Jack Miller.
Tuesday – 1/17/2012 • 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Son of a Gun: How to Diss Your Hitman Dad and Keep Friends
Childhood friends Billy Cutolo, Jr. and Andrew DiDonato will discuss growing up in opposing mob families and how Andrew survived the hit put out on him by Billy’s father, “Wild” Bill Cutolo. Moderated by Surviving The Mob and The Battle For Las Vegas author Dennis Griffin.
Tuesday – 1/24/2012 • 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
UBATZ Documentary Screening with Salvatore “Ubatz” Polisi and Henry Hill
Join us for the Las Vegas premiere screening of the gritty documentary UBATZ, about Salvatore “Ubatz” Polisi’s life in and out of the NY Mob as John Gotti’s associate and creator of “The Sinatra Club.” After the screening, stay for a revealing panel discussion with Polisi, Goodfellas mobster Henry Hill, and the film’s director David Murphy. Moderated by mob historian Dr. Michael Green.
Tuesday – 1/31/2012 • 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
From Medellin to the Mob: Meet Ronin of the Underworld Kenny “Kenji” Gallo
Our final event features a panel discussion with Breakshot author Kenny “Kenji” Gallo about his life growing up as a mixed-race teenage dealer/distributor for South American drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, becoming a leading porn director/producer in California, partnering with West & East Coast mob families, and switching sides to become one of the most successful and notorious undercover operatives for the FBI. Joining the panel are Kenji’s former crime associate-turned-lawyer Ramon and Kenji’s ex-wife and adult film superstar Tabitha Stevens. Moderated by national TV crime commentator/authorVito Colucci.
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Event Details
- Book sales/signing will be available at each event.
- All seating will be on a first come, first served basis.
- Entry wristbands will be issued starting at 6 p.m. from the Theater box office on day of event only.
- Clark County Library 1401 E. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89119
- For more information about any of our Mob Month events, please call 507-3458.
