Liza Minnelli performs a free after-hours concert Sunday for Las Vegas performers. Late in the show she plucked off her famous eyelashes so she could see the audience better. Lani Misalucha and the Society of Seven will be honored Tuesday.

If the Luxor's light beam ever needs extra wattage, bring on Liza Minnelli.

The energy at her free concert for fellow entertainers early Sunday was something to behold.

With 23 standing ovations and too many affectionate shoutouts to count, more than 1,000 showbiz kids and headliners showered the Broadway and film icon with appreciation during her two-hour show in the Luxor Theatre.

Minnelli was making good on a recent promise to revive a lost tradition on the Strip.

Back in the 1980s, she often joined Sammy Davis Jr. for special after-hour shows for performers who rarely got to see the big names.

Minnelli, 60, repeatedly referred to the youngish crowd as "my babies" and thanked the audience for turning out.

In a moment that long will be remembered, Minnelli brought down the house late in the show when she told the crowd, "Wait a minute, I can't see a damn thing," and plucked off her iconic eyelashes.

Special guest performer Terri White wowed 'em with "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and Sam Harris joined Minnelli for "Happy Days are Here Again."

As the crowd filed out about 3:30 a.m., "La Cage" headliner Frank Marino was heard saying, "Now if we can just get Cher to do it."

THE SCENE AND HEARD

Society of Seven, the legendary singing group from Hawaii, will be honored at a Walk of Stars ceremony at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Flamingo showroom. Lead singer Lani Misalucha will perform.

SIGHTINGS

Minnelli and friends, at "Love" (Mirage) on Sunday. ... New York Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez, at Scores till the wee hours after spending much of the day at Fix (Bellagio) to watch the Southern Cal-Notre Dame game and returning for dinner. He also joined teammates Derek Jeter and Jason Giambi at Tryst (Wynn). ... Kevin Federline, back at Tao (Venetian) for a second night with his dancer friends, telling a fan he "just wants to get through the drama." ... Former UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian, seated one row behind the Kansas bench Saturday during the Jayhawks' 82-80 overtime win against defending NCAA champion Florida at the Orleans Arena. ... At Smokey Robinson's show Saturday at Green Valley Ranch: Clint Holmes, Pete Moore of The Miracles and Warren "Pete" Moore and Clifton Davis, who wrote the Jackson Five's "Never Can Say Goodbye." ... Vincente Fernandez, the Frank Sinatra of Mexico, receiving his star for the Walk of Stars in front of 12,000 fans during his performance Saturday at Mandalay Bay. ... Playboy Playmate of the Year (2001) Brande Roderick, hosting Pure's monthly My Space party while Playboy Playmate Colleen Shannon, Tamara Sky, Mrs. Vicious and Blythe Proffit ran the turntables. ... At Body English (Hard Rock Hotel) on Saturday for "Hollywood" Dave Stann's birthday party: poker pros Robert Williamson III, Annie Duke and her new beau, actor Joe Reitman, formerly married to actress Shannon Elizabeth. ... On Saturday's airing of "Cheaters," the syndicated TV show that investigates infidelity, Las Vegas magic prop builder Chris Barnes asked the love detectives to see whether his live-in girlfriend/magician's assistant was consorting with magician David Darkstone. Barnes tearfully learned that she was. Darkstone threatened "Cheaters" producers with a hex if they ever try to contact him again.

THE PUNCH LINE

"The national turkey was pardoned this week by President Bush. It was later adopted by Madonna." -- David Letterman

Norm Clarke can be reached at 383-0244 or norm@reviewjournal.com.