From Neon to Natural: The Use of Light in Casino
Gillian Wynn | Roger Thomas | Todd-Avery Lenahan | Elaine Wynn

After growing up in the hospitality industry, Gillian Wynn’s passion has become biophilic design, the concept used within the building industry to increase connectivity to the natural environment through use of direct or indirect nature. Roger Thomas, Emeritus EVP Design Wynn Resorts, Interior Hall of Fame 2015, will speak to the evolution of light in architecture and design in Las Vegas citing the buildings he designed including the Mirage, Treasure Island, Bellagio, Wynn, and Encore. Roger will speak to the evolution of light in Las Vegas resorts and casinos over the decades. Todd-Avery Lenahan, President and Chief Design Officer for Wynn Design Development will add to the conversation about contemporary resort design and how light affects the visitor’s experience.

Before serving as mayor of Las Vegas for 12 years, Oscar Goodman was the foremost defense attorney for alleged gangsters in America, including Anthony “Tony the Ant” Spilotro, Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal, Jimmy Chagra, Natale Richichi, Nicky Scarfo, and Vinny Ferrara, and many others, earning Goodman the moniker “the mouthpiece of the mob.” Goodman will speak to how he became involved and successfully defended his renowned client list and share first-hand accounts of representing organized crime figures and his interactions with the government in their pursuit of unsuccessful convictions.

Restauranteur Kim Owens, Chef Patrick Munster, and food historian Sarah Lohman join forces for an evening comparing the cuisine of iconic Las Vegas restaurants gone by with reinterpretations from today. Located in the mid-century gem Main St. Provisions in the Arts District, this cocktail-style event (…did we mention the vintage cocktails?) will leave your mind as full as your belly with historical insights and a free side of nostalgia.