THE MOB MUSEUM PRESENTS “DAUGHTER OF THE KING – AN EVENING WITH SANDRA LANSKY,” WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 6 P.M.
On Wednesday, February 18, at 6 p.m., The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, will present “Daughter of the King – An Evening with Sandra Lansky.” The only daughter of one of America’s most notorious Mob bosses, Meyer Lansky, will discuss her memoir, “Daughter of the King: Growing up in Gangland.” From a pampered upbringing to her family’s heartaches and the “unexpected tenderness” of her father, Lansky’s book provides singular insight into the mid-20th-century’s world of organized crime.
“To many of us, it seems incredible that an infamous Mob figure could have had a softer side, but that’s exactly what Sandra Lansky illuminates in her book,” said Geoff Schumacher, director of content, The Mob Museum. “Her willingness to share her story brings her father—and the world in which he operated—to life in a way no single artifact possibly could.”
Sandi Lansky Lombardo was raised in upper-class Jewish splendor, first at the Majestic Hotel and then at the Beresford. At finishing schools and fancy stables, Sandi was the wild child of the 1950s and early 60s. She was the Paris Hilton of her day, partying until dawn at El Morocco and the Stork Club and dating the biggest celebrities of the era. Her life was not without heartbreak and tragedy, including the mental breakdowns of her mother and the debilitating cerebral palsy of her older brother—not to mention his drug addiction.
Sandi was privy to her father’s secrets as well as his unexpected tenderness. She always stuck closely to the Mob’s infamous family-rooted code of silence. Today, she lives in South Florida where she and her late husband raised two sons and one grandson, as well as generations of Italian greyhound show dogs.
Tickets for “Daughter of the King – an Evening with Sandra Lansky” are $25; members will receive a 10 percent discount. To make reservations, call (702) 229-2734 or purchase them online here.
ABOUT THE MOB MUSEUM
The Mob Museum is a world-class destination in downtown Las Vegas dedicated to the thrilling story of organized crime and law enforcement. It presents an exciting and authentic view of the Mob’s impact on Las Vegas history and its unique imprint on the world. True stories of Mob history are brought to life in a bold and contemporary style via engaging exhibits, high-tech theater presentations and more than 885 artifacts, the largest collection of Mob and related law enforcement memorabilia under one roof. Since opening in 2012, The Mob Museum has accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of “20 Places Every American Should See” by Fox News and Budget Travel magazine, “Las Vegas’ Best New Attractions for 2012” by Travel + Leisure magazine, “9 Reasons to Visit Las Vegas” by CNNgo, a finalist for the “Best Wider World Project Award,” by the British Guild of Travel Writers and “Best Museum” by Nevada Magazine. Admission is $21.95 for adults ages 18 and over with special pricing for online purchase, children, seniors, military, law enforcement, Nevada residents, and teachers. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, September through June; in July and August, hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For more information, call (702) 229-2734 or visit www.TheMobMuseum.org. Connect on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TheMobMuseum, on Twitter: @TheMobMuseum and subscribe to the Museum’s Mobcast here.