Kelly & Rick
Kelly Carey and Rick Santamaria are coming into their 7th season with the Dunes! Over the years they have become an audience favorite in the Cabaret Room. Kelly is an award winning actress and singer from Grand Rapids. Her extensive theatrical resume includes several performances at Mason Street Warehouse (in Saugatuck), and appearances along side performers like Jill Larson (ABC's All My Children), Kim Zimmer (Guiding Light), acclaimed Broadway actor, Timothy Shew, and Tony Award winner, Sutton Foster. She is also the co-owner and artistic director of Creative Edge Productions which is a West Michigan based production company that provides customized entertainment for corporate and private events.

Rick Santamaria has spent much of his career as a pianist, touring Europe with his own show on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. He has also served as music director for local theaters for musicals and special engagements. He is also owner of Windsor Cottage - an upscale furniture consignment shop in Cascade, MI. The two have performed as a cabaret act for nearly 10 years and have become a staple in cabaret rooms all over the state. Kelly's dynamic range and versatility as a performer set her apart from even the best singers. The two have a combined repertoire of nearly 200 songs - always something for everyone! www.creativeedgeproductions.net
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Michael Holmes' The Judy Show!
The spirit of Judy Garland is alive and well at the Dunes Resort with the all new "The Judy Show," Michael Holmes' riotous parody of the old Judy Garland Show! Holmes impersonates Judy Garland who, in her 1964 television variety show, played host to some of the greatest stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood.

This hysterical and completely unique blend of improve humor, music and you explode into a comedy studded night of entertainment with Holmes playing Judy and all of her glamorous guest stars including Bette Davis, Carol Channing, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, Pearl Bailey, Mae West and more singing all of your favorite standards.

Holmes, is a celebrated entertainer, singer and impressionist who has performed throughout the country and abroad to sold out houses. Being one of the most sought after celebrity impressionists and cabaret entertainers in the United States, Holmes splits his time between the Midwest and the West Coast. In addition to impressions Holmes has become one of the country's premier jazz vocalists with a wicked sense of humor gaining praise and rave reviews making this an evening not to be missed.

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Cissy Conner
Cissy Conner has been making audiences laugh throughout the United States. Her zany humor combined with her dramatic flair has delighted audiences from cabarets to theaters to Appearances at special events.

Her singing style ranges from Pop to Country and back to Broadway. It's a smoky warm voice as much a surprise as a pleasure as she belts out show tunes and tenderly renders ballads.

Cissy was nominated lead actress in a play for her portrayal of Marlene Dietrich by the prestigious Ovation Awards in LA in 2003. She will be appearing as Katharine Hepburn in the off-broadway hit Tea at Five in 2010. (note:You can only find Cissy playing 'herself' at the Dunes.)(or in the morning wandering around the Dunes...)(or every 7 years she sheds her skin)

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Ronnie Nyles
Extraordinary energy, personal style, remarkable talent and magnetic personality are just the beginning. When Ronnie is on stage we find ourselves riveted by her vocal style and captivated by her lyrics. Audiences find themselves lost in their own world having identified with the words or lost in Ronnie's world having felt the emotion coming from deep within her soul.

So expressing and powerful is her performance that you feel you have been given a private look into her realm of music, a look into kingdom of talent. Each time Ronnie takes the stage, we given an intimate reflection, a very exclusive look at Ronnie, her music and her musical influences. It's no wonder why she was voted Wisconsin's Female Vocalist of the Year and was the recipient of the "People's Choice" award.

Ronnie's dynamic voice and phenomenal acoustic guitar talents along with her individual song writing style make her one of the most recognized women entertainers of the Upper Midwest.

Ronnie's enthusiasm on stage follows her off stage. Her "down to earth" character allows her to stop and say hello to friends and fans alike. And with the same eagerness, she make it a point to give her time helping favorite charities. So gracious and unaffected is Ronnie, her loyal following still grows day by day and show unconditional support of her music.

Inspired by her desire and love of music, Ronnie continues to follow and live her dream. Nothing can stop her! There is no limit!

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