This week, Ira spoke with Rob McCoy, president & CEO of the Neon Museum. In this 30-minute episode of Talk About Las Vegas, McCoy talks about the importance of preserving neon and the history of the museum; the impact of the Tim Burton Exhibition at the museum (boosting membership, generating national media interest and becoming the most significant art exhibition in the history of Las Vegas); deciding on criteria for which signs are going to be lit next (historical importance and affordability); future plans, including expansion across the street from the main building; and virtual features now available on the museum website while the Coronavirus keeps the museum temporarily closed.
Talking With Jonathan Ullman – April 6, 2020
This week, Ira spoke with Jonathan Ullman, President & CEO of The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement in Downtown Las Vegas. In this 30-minute episode of Talk About Las Vegas, Ullman talks about the origins of the museum and why Las Vegas is the perfect spot for highlighting the war between the mob and law enforcement; how the museum is set up to offer both ongoing exhibits and a host of interactive features, as well as lectures and panel discussions; the development of its online presence (important during the duration of the Coronavirus); fascinating and unforgettable guests, including mobsters and uncover agents; and the global impact of the museum on Las Vegas.
