Tony Hsieh’s friends are celebrating his life on what would have been his 47th birthday.
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Wynn Fine Art gallery is open in Palm Beach, Fla., though Steve Wynn is based in Las Vegas.
A pair of Vegas singers performed “Imagine” and “Happy Christmas (War Is Over)” to honor John Lennon’s passing.
Lance Burton says of Vegas: “I was so excited and grateful to be doing my magic act in the city I had been dreaming of.”
A month ago, Spiegelworld officials were optimistic they could keep “Absinthe” open and relaunch “Atomic Saloon Show.
James Harden wasn’t with his NBA team this weekend. But he was at Drai’s.
Vegas musician Frankie Sidoris says of his bands, “The solar system of my world is pretty crazy.”
Mr. Las Vegas Wayne Newton says of the NFR, Texas “can’t keep it because it’s coming back here with bells on.”
In a published report, Jewel wrote to Tony Hsieh about her concern over his behavior, friends.
Jewel doesn’t usually sing while crying, but shed tears for her friend Tony Hsieh.
“Die Hard” actors Clarence Gilyard of UNLV and Bruce Willis are having their batteries recharged in a reunion commercial.
The Vegas Room has found a niche with Christmas show, expansion plans.
Human Nature are reuniting for a summer-Christmas show.
Top Las Vegas hotel exec Alyssa Anderson was universally admired.
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.”