That’s why you never play the turpentine slide. (Photos by Erik Kabik | Retna)

We can only hope they get Steve Wynn to take a crack at the halfpipe. Tony Hawk is holding Stand Up for Skateparks at Wynn Las Vegas, to benefit the Tony Hawk Foundation, from noon to 4 p.m. outside at Wynn Las Vegas today. Rancid headlines, which means we expect Wynn to show up in his best black coat, white shoes, black hat and Cadillac. The Tony Hawk Foundation aims to build skateparks for kids. This makes it the most specific charity we’ve ever heard of, finally surpassing the Cool, Beat Up Pair of Converse for Junior High Kids Who Are Hopelessly Nerdy Association. Click for more words and pictures »

By Jason Scavone