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Ep. 38 - Larry Ruvo, Las Vegas Treasure

Ep. 38 - Larry Ruvo, Las Vegas Treasure

FromOn the Corner of Main Street


Ep. 38 - Larry Ruvo, Las Vegas Treasure

FromOn the Corner of Main Street

ratings:
Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Mar 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Running the region's largest distributor of wine and spirits inevitably makes Larry Ruvo a player in Las Vegas. But Larry never rested on his wealth. After his father died from Alzheimer's Disease (which had been mis-diagnosed), Larry decided to do something about it. That "something" is the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, a world-class research facility in downtown Las Vegas. In this very special episode, Larry tells that story -- including how he talked superstar architect Frank Geary into designing the Center's unique headquarters. Larry also recounts coming to Las Vegas as a child, growing up here, and working in his parents' restaurant, The Venetian. And he tells the REAL story about how that name went from a family restaurant to one of the most famous hotel-casinos in the world.  Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed  
Released:
Mar 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

On the Corner of Main Street provides an inside scoop on downtown Las Vegas. From gaming and special events to new projects and the growing art scene, hear straight from the amazing people who are making downtown Las Vegas a unique and fast-growing destination. Recorded at the Plaza Hotel & Casino – on the corner of Main Street – Plaza CEO Jonathan Jossel will be joined by special guests, including gaming industry leaders, entertainers, local officials and downtown partners, who will share their own exclusive and often entertaining perspective on where Vegas got its start and where it’s going now. Hosted by Lisa Melmed, Jonathan Jossel and Gary Vickery.