Access Vegas Insider Vibe – May 1, 2009 – Danny Gans 1959-2009

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Hello from Las Vegas. Long time readers know that I always end that greeting with an exclamation point. Not today.

Danny Gans
1956 – 2009

I was running behind on the newsletter this week and was just about to send when we all got the very sad news that legendary (and well-loved) Las Vegas entertainer Danny Gans passed away Friday morning at the age of 52. To say that our community is heartbroken is an understatement. Even our local newscasters had problems holding their emotions as they reported the story.

Cause of death won’t be known for some time, but appears to be natural causes. Gans was a fitness buff who (by all accounts) ate an incredibly healthy diet. He was also very active in his church and his faith and a devoted family man. Hence, substance abuse or similar “early age death” problems would be unlikely. No one would confuse his lifestyle with that of Lindsey Lohan.

I never met Gans. The only thing he and I really had in common was a birthday (October 25). But he is truly one of those people you never heard a bad word about. His giving to the community through charity work was legendary.

I’m fortunate enough to have some Danny Gans video at his finest that I doubt you’ll find anywhere else. A number of years ago, we did some promotions with the Rio Secco Golf Club here in Las Vegas. Those avid golfers among you may know it to be the home of the Butch Harmon School of Golf. (Butch Harmon was Tiger Woods’ golf coach for many, many years).

Rio Secco gave me a VHS video featuring Butch’s golf school, golf tips, and similar promotions for online use. There was one thing on it they said I couldn’t use: Seven minutes of Danny and Butch clowning around (and Danny being amazingly funny). Gans was no longer playing at The Rio Hotel and Rio Secco golf club was associated with The Rio.

Today when I heard the news, I remembered this incredible segment that I wasn’t supposed to use. I dug it out, we encoded it, and now have it online. I think the fine folks at Rio All Suites Hotel here (and their parent company Harrah’s) won’t mind under the circumstances.

Danny Gans Clowns Around With Butch Harmon
At Rio Secco Golf Club Las Vegas

We also have an archived promo video from his time at The Mirage:

Danny Gans Promo From
Mirage Las Vegas Engagement

I had News Editor Mark Jacobs gather all the current local news stories links for those who want more information:

• Las Vegas Entertainer Danny Gans Dies (with video)

• Danny Gans dies at 52 (with video)

• Fans, Mayor Goodman remember Danny Gans (with video)

• Vegas headliner Danny Gans passes away

• Valley residents remember Danny Gans

• Fellow performers recall Gans’ legacy, influence

• Danny Gans: Tireless champion of charities

• Gans Remembered For Charity, Love Of Vegas

• Vegas Pays Tribute To Danny Gans

• Vegas Entertainer Danny Gans Passes Away

• Tourists, Fans Shocked By Gans’ Death

• Las Vegas entertainer, 52, dies at home; foul play not suspected

• Gans gave back to Las Vegas

• Remembering Danny Gans ù “Unforgettable

A couple of issues ago, I decried the fact that the lights along the Las Vegas Strip were turned off for an hour for Earth Hour. I noted that such an honor should be preserved only for those who had a significant impact on Las Vegas (I.E. members of the Rat Pack) or for national remembrance/mourning.

While no details at press time, the lights should (and probably will) be dimmed for Danny Gans. He deserves such a fitting tribute.

Enjoy This Issue,

Ted Newkirk
CEO/Managing Editor

Associate Editor: Amy Rayner-Cooley
News Researcher/Editor: Mark Jacobs

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Aerosmith With Special Guests ZZ Top At MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, July 25 – The rock event of the summer is coming to Las Vegas when one of America’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands, AEROSMITH, rejoins forces with Guitar Hero: Aerosmith.

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Proud Poker Tradition Continues At Binion’s With 3rd Annual Poker Classic – The advent of Summer brings more poker to Las Vegas than any other time of year. Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel, with an unmatched poker lineage in both years and reputation, will usher in the season with the 3rd Annual Binion’s Poker Classic. Tournament play begins May 25 and culminates with a two-day No Limit Hold’em main event July 7 and 8. All-in-all, Binion’s will seat players for 45 different events over 45 straight days. With the wide variety of games and affordable buy-ins that characterize the Binion’s Poker Classic, players of all levels are sure to find events in which to compete.

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Air Supply Performs At The Orleans Showroom May 21-24 – Australian soft-rock group Air Supply quickly became a staple of early ’80s radio after their first smash hit, “Love and Other Bruises.” Performing together for more than 30 years, Air Supply will return to The Orleans Showroom May 21, 22, 23 and 24 for four 8 p.m. performances.

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Charity Poker Tournament Offers Winner Poker After Dark Seat – The Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino will host the inaugural Suzie and Howard Lederer Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament benefiting the Boys and Girls Club July 1, where first place will win an unprecedented seat on NBC’s hit poker program Poker After Dark. The tournament is open to the public and the winner will receive a $20,000 seat on the top-rated, late-night poker program, giving them the opportunity to become a television poker star and win $120,000 in cash.

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• Danny Gans Las Vegas Show Entertainer (at his best)

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• Cinco de Mayo May 5
• Mother’s Day May 10
• Memorial Day, U.S May 23-25 (3 day weekend)
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• Canada Day, Canada July 1
• Independence Day July 4
• Civic Holiday, Canada August 1-3 (3 day weekend)
• Labor Day, U.S September 5-7 (3 day weekend)
• Labour Day, Canada September 5-7 (3 day weekend)
• Jewish New Year September 19
• Halloween October 31
• Veteran’s Day November 11
• Thanksgiving Day, U.S November 26-29 (4 day weekend)
• Hanukkah Dec. 2 – Dec. 9
• Christmas December 25
• New Year’s Eve-Day December 31 – January 2 (3 day weekend)
• Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, U.S (Observed) January 18-20 (3 day weekend)
• Lincoln’s Birthday, U.S February 12
• President’s Day, U.S (Observed) February 13-15 (3 day weekend)
• Chinese/Lunar New Year February 14
• Valentine’s Day February 14
• Mardi Gras February 16
• Washington’s Birthday, U.S February 22
• St. Patrick’s Day March 17
• Easter Sunday April 4

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