360 Vegas

As told by Tony and Rum.
 

Audio is provided for your convenience, but for the best experience, please watch the video at https://youtu.be/WasXRpdSZzAOur immense gratitude to Michael Movestro for video and audio production, and to Michael Trager of TravelZork for helping us put on the event.

It was said that people would rebuild their buildings to accommodate the biggest sign they could afford.  That’s how important signage was, or how important it is.  Las Vegas was the only town in the world whose skyline was made up of signs.  So big, they were the first thing you’d see from a mile away.  YESCO, Heath, Federal, Ad Art and SSI are just some of the names responsible for bringing those iconic signs to life and by doing so caused one element to be more important in the hearts of so many…NEON.   

Please register at: https://www.cognitoforms.com/TravelZork/_360Vegas
 
Saturday, October 18, 6 pm - 9 pm
Horseshoe, Las Vegas
Conference Room “Palace 3”
Resort Tower Ground Floor
Premium Cash Bar at the event
No Outside Food or beverages allowed
No food served at the event (Eat beforehand!)
Dress code is “Come As You Are”
No formal wear is expected
Please wear what you would normally wear in Vegas!
 
Sunday, October 19, noon - ?
Cosmopolitan Las Vegas
Vesper Bar
Come and join us for a drink and some laughs
Again, dress code is “Come As You Are”
No formal wear is expected
Please wear what you would normally wear in Vegas!
 

News: Updates on the Celebration of Life
Saturday, September 13th
First Congregational UCC Conneaut211 Buffalo St, Conneaut OH 440302pm - 5pmImportant: No alcohol allowed in the church.Dress code is whatever you’re comfortable in.
Saturday & Sunday - October 18th & 19thLas Vegas - Still working on the details. A special announcement will be made in the podcast feed.
Saturday the 18th - Will be a gathering in a private room / ballroom, most likely on the StripTime will be either 5-8 or 6-9Allow for people to travel in on Saturday morningDress code is whatever you’re comfortable in.Sunday the 19th - Informal meet up at a bar somewhere on the Strip.  Time and location TBD - earlier in the day
Upload Photos for Mark MemoriesListeners are gathering photos of Mark to make memorial videos for the Celebration of Life events.https://juliemoore.smugmug.com/upload/rSkFKx/MarkVegasUploads

Josh drinks excessively and attempts to tell us the story of one of the pioneering names in Vegas history.
 

Random Vegas
In the more than 14 years of 360 Vegas, there were 537 episodes published, as well as 39 Vintage Vegas Segments, 186 YouTube videos, 43 POV Segments, 78 Reviews, 15 Vegas Vacation meetups, and a freaking book. That’s a hell of a legacy.
TwitPic of the week
#TwitpicForMark on Twitter
In honor of Mark, folks have been posting beautiful shots of Vegas using the hashtag TwitPic for Mark on Twitter this last week. Please don’t stop. These images are unique shots of the City, angles from within the casino and other views we simply take for granted while in a booze fueled state of mind. So many times we’re so excited to get from one place to the other, we fail to slow down and take in the imagery along the way. Thank you for the TwitpicForMark tags and share your favorite view of the City Mark so deeply loved.
News
What has happened to Mark
The Future of the 360 Vegas Podcast
Charities for Donations in Mark’s Name:
Ronald McDonald House of Las Vegas (https://rmhlv.org/donate-online/ ) - We have supported Ronald McDonald House as a favorite charity for years.
The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation (https://www.ryanlichtsangbipolarfoundation.org/memorial-tribute/ ) - The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation focuses on the detection of bipolar disorder, and then provides resources and creative outlets for those who suffer from bipolar disorder.
Neon Museum of Las Vegas - Sign Conservation Fund (https://secure.neonmuseum.org/donate/q/sign-conservation-fund ) - The Neon Museum is the ultimate resource of Vegas history, which was Mark’s passion.
Celebration of Life Services:
September 13, Conneaut, OH. Saturday afternoon. Exact times and location TBA
October 18 - 19, Las Vegas. Exact times and location TBA.
360 Vegas Live is still happening, August 23, 12 noon Pacific, 3 pm Eastern. www.youtube.com/360Vegaspodcast

Random Vegas
1992 is when Circus Circus opened their bungee jump experience with a 201 foot tower. Jumpers paid $100 to drop 171 feet almost into a swimming pool. The attraction closed in 2005
TwitPic of the week
I don’t know how they did it but I love it. This week’s winner by @SCVegas is a photo of the W tower at Mandalay Bay while it was still known as Delano, the Luxor Pyramid, Excalibur Castle and NYNY, all in one photo. It’s a stunner showcasing just how diverse the options are south strip. It’s interesting that the people who originally experienced these themed properties when they were embracing the theme concept are the same people wishing Vegas properties would reembrace theming. Unfortunately Murrenzation will all but guarantee this will never happen as it costs money to be unique.
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Electric Mushroom
Slotapalooza 2025