Vegas historian Brian “Paco” Alvarez led Tony Hsieh on a First Friday tour, recalling, “He didn’t buy the art. He bought an art event.”
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“Extravaganza — The Las Vegas Spectacular” has avoided closing a second time during COVID.
The home where Tony Hsieh suffered life-ending injuries is owned by Rachael Brown, a longtime Zappos employee and well-known Vegas cellist.
Tony Hsieh’s downtown Las Vegas venture straddled the two Goodman mayoral administrations.
Tony Hsieh’s fellow downtown Las Vegas visionary Derek Stevens and his wife, Nicole, are taking lead on a Viva Vision tribute.
Andrew Dice Clay returns to the Vegas stage at Laugh Factory at the Tropicana.
Circa co-owner Derek Stevens wants to “get the party started early” with a Dec. 26 room deal.
The adult revue “X Country” is continuing at Harrah’s Cabaret, adding second performances at 7 p.m.
“Absinthe” is among some shows trying to remain open in the Nevada governor’s latest COVID directive.
Rooms at Mirage and Mandalay Bay will close at noon Mondays and reopen at noon Thursdays.
Terry Fator has followed through with his plans to reopen at an MGM Resorts international venue. His ventriloquial production returns for a limited run Thanksgiving Day.
Mat Franco says of his plans to return to Linq Hotel: “We’re making changes as changes are happening around us.”
David Copperfield says “an abundance of caution” has forced his show to halt after 17 performances.
Brad Garrett commonly explains his offensive humor is simply his act, which occasionally strays from the stage.
Steve Schorr was a 40-year newsman for three network affiliates and a strong supporter of the Vegas community.