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Las Vegas News Briefs - January 2019

Release Date: 03 Jan 2019
Reba, Brooks & Dunn "TOGETHER IN VEGAS" at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Reba, Brooks & Dunn Announce 2019 Return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Country music icons Reba McEntire, Kix Brooks, and Ronnie Dunn have announced they will return for more shows in 2019. The new dates for “REBA, BROOKS & DUNN: Together in Vegas” ignite excitement for a fourth year of the longest-running country residency in Las Vegas with six additional shows June 26 through July 6. The residency is a culmination of the friendship and musical admiration the trio has shared since first touring together in 1993 and features more than 30 action-packed hits backed by a band of 10 players from both of their touring crews. The set includes solo and joint performances of their signature tracks including “Fancy,” “My Maria” and “Cowgirls Don’t Cry,” as well as many surprises. For more information, contact Brandee Taeubel, Caesars Entertainment, btaeubel@caesars.com.
LADY GAGA ENIGMA Headlines Grand Opening of New Las Vegas Resort, Park MGM
Park MGM, Las Vegas’ newest resort, recently celebrated its official grand opening with the debut of Lady Gaga’s residency, the introduction of Las Vegas’ first Eataly and the launch of On The Record, a new speakeasy and club. The debuts of Lada Gaga, On The Record and Eataly mark the final stage of the two-year, $550 million development at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Park MGM and NoMad Las Vegas offer an intimate luxury resort experience on a grand scale. A partnership between MGM Resorts International and New York-based Sydell Group, Park MGM features 2,700 guest rooms and suites; and the Las Vegas extension of Sydell’s NoMad features 293 well-appointed guest rooms and suites. The resort’s culinary program features NoMad Restaurant and NoMad Bar from Will Guidara and Daniel Humm; L.A. legend Roy Choi’s Korean BBQ concept, Best Friend; Hogsalt Hospitality’s renowned Bavette’s Steakhouse; and the vibrant Italian marketplace, Eataly, among other original dining and cocktail experiences. Park MGM and NoMad Las Vegas are located in the heart of The Strip, next to the entertainment and dining neighborhood created by The Park and the 20,000-seat T-Mobile Arena. For more information, contact Natalie Mounier, Kirvin Doak Communications,
New International Production Celestia Coming to the Stratosphere
Celestia, an all-new, international production written and directed by Sasha Ivanov, the founder of the live entertainment company Intrigue Shows, will make its debut at the Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. This tour de force of acrobatics, technology, artistry and illusion will perform eight shows a week in a unique 200,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art tent located right on the Las Vegas Strip. Presenting an otherworldly story of love and sacrifice through elite acrobatics and dance, aerial feats, live music, state-of-the-art technology and sophisticated illusion, Celestia brings together a talented troupe of 32 multicultural performers to create an eye-popping, immersive experience. From mind-blowing contortion and the Wheel of Death act, to real-time motion capture and projection mapping, Celestia’s world-class performers create a dazzling spectacle unlike any other. Suitable for audiences of all ages, the 90-minute show is perfect for both Las Vegas locals and those visiting from around the world. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, The Publicity Lab, kelly@thepublicitylab.com.
Tim Burton Art Exhibition Coming to Neon Museum
For the first time in nearly a decade, renowned American film director, producer, artist, writer and animator Tim Burton will stage an exhibition of his original fine art in the United States. Installed at the Neon Museum in Las Vegas, “Tim Burton @ the Neon Museum” will be staged at multiple locations: the museum’s outdoor Boneyard exhibition space, in its North Gallery and at the City of Las Vegas’ Boneyard Park across from the museum’s visitor’s center. The exhibition will comprise a combination of new work as well as previously exhibited pieces and will be on view from October 15, 2019, through February 15, 2020. Created to take advantage of the museum’s unique open-air exhibition spaces, the large-scale installation works will be integrated with the museum’s collection. Burton intends for the exhibition to serve as a retrospective of his own creative history, as well as a celebration of his affection for the Neon Museum. Conceived as a collaboration with the museum, it will be genuinely site-specific and unlike any other exhibition Burton has ever staged. For more information, contact Erika Pope, The Vox Agency, erika@thevoxagency.com.
Favorite Bistro Brings French-Kissed Fare to The LINQ Promenade
Introducing French fare with an American flair, Favorite Bistro recently opened its doors and patio at The LINQ Promenade on the Las Vegas Strip. The first U.S. location from pedigreed restaurateurs Thierry Bourdoncle and Ariane de Senneville of Group Bourdoncle, Favorite Bistro looks to liberate the presumed French dining experience from white tablecloths and replace it with lively ambiance and cuisine imported from their famed locations found in France’s favorite cities. The third-generation bistro owners and operators are behind the legendary Parisian cafés Le Hibou, Cafe Le Dome de Villiers, Le Café Mabillon and the iconic Senequier in Saint Tropez on the French Riviera. For more information, contact Kip Kelly, Jeff Wagner Agency, kip@jeffwagneragency.com.
‘Mo’Nique Does Vegas’ coming to The Sayers Club at SLS Las Vegas
Academy Award-winning actress and comedian Mo’Nique will take the stage at SLS Las Vegas® for her first-ever Strip residency beginning Friday, Jan. 11. “Mo’Nique Does Vegas” will perform Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., with additional 11 p.m. shows Fridays and Saturdays, inside The Sayers Club® through Thursday, Feb. 28. For more information, contact Stephen Will, The Publicity Lab, SLS_PR@thepublicitylab.com.
Singer-Songwriter Sarah McLachlan Set to Make Wynn Las Vegas Debut
For the first time, Encore Theater welcomes celebrated singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan to the stage for a three-night engagement at Wynn Las Vegas in April 2019. Marking her return to the Las Vegas Strip after more than eight years, McLachlan will perform fan favorites such as “Angel,” “I Will Remember You,” and “Building A Mystery” in an intimate evening with format, accompanied by cellist Vanessa Freebairn-Smith. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Wynn Las Vegas, erica.benken@wynnlasvegas.com.
International sensation FUERZA BRUTA is coming to Excalibur Hotel & Casino
International sensation FUERZA BRUTA is coming to the Las Vegas Strip March 7, 2019, when it opens at Excalibur Hotel & Casino for a six-month limited engagement. The dynamic and immersive theatrical production will perform 10 shows weekly in a technologically advanced tent along the Las Vegas Strip at the northwest corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Reno Avenue. An interactive theater experience unlike any other, FUERZA BRUTA delights the senses through music, emotion and kinetic aerial imagery. Launched in Buenos Aires in 2003 by Creator and Artistic Director Diqui James and Musical Director and Composer Gaby Kerpel, FUERZA BRUTA quickly took the world by storm, performing for more than six million spectators in more than 34 countries and 58 cities since its inception. With incredible visual effects, FUERZA BRUTA breaks free of the confines of spoken language and theatrical convention to transport audiences to a parallel reality where emotion takes control. At every show, FUERZA BRUTA guests are ushered onto the main stage, where they are surrounded in a 360-degree spectacle with performers demonstrating spectacular feats just inches away. For more information, contact Stephen Will, The Publicity Lab, stephen@thepublicitylab.com.
Gwen Stefani Announces 21 New Show Dates for Residency
Due to popular demand, multi-Platinum recording artist and global icon Gwen Stefani has announced 21 new dates for her headlining residency, “Gwen Stefani – Just A Girl” at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Previously announced 2019 shows for February and March are on sale now. Designed exclusively for Zappos Theater and promoted by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, the eye-popping spectacular celebrates the breadth of the star’s illustrious musical career with fan-favorite hits, including “Hollaback Girl,” “Sweet Escape” and “What You Waiting For.” For more information, contact Brandee Taeubel, Caesars Entertainment, btaeubel@caesars.com.
INDOCHINO Opens Las Vegas Showroom
INDOCHINO, the global leader in custom apparel, is set to give Las Vegas a style upgrade by opening its first Nevada showroom at Fashion Show Las Vegas. Ideal for visitors and residents alike, the brand, which offers exceptional value on perfectly tailored clothing, will also focus on building partnerships with local businesses to dress the thousands of hospitality and entertainment staff along the strip. The 1,500-square-foot showroom, located on Upper Level near Macy’s and Puma, offers an experience like no other. During an hour-long appointment, customers choose from hundreds of fabrics and endless complimentary customization options including lapels, buttons, pockets, linings and monograms. Garments are then made to their measurements and shipped to their door within two weeks for a perfect fit, hassle free. Customer profiles are stored in the cloud for quick and easy repeat shopping in store or online. For more information, contact Sarah Mayer, INDOCHINO, sarah.mayer@indochino.com.
Earth, Wind & Fire will return to The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas
Due to popular demand following six sold-out shows in 2018, legendary music group Earth, Wind & Fire will return to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas for a six-show limited engagement in 2019. The show will be held on March 20, 22, 23, 27, 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. For more information, contact Kelly Frey (Live Nation), The Publicity Lab, kelly@thepublicitylab.com.
Flamingo Las Vegas Unveils One of the Largest Bunk Bed Suites in the US
Offering innovative experiences for group travel in the heart of the Strip, the iconic Flamingo Las Vegas debuts 14 new Bunk Bed Rooms, along with one of the largest dedicated Bunk Bed Suites in the U.S., as part of the second phase of the resort’s room renovation, totaling a $156 million investment to date. Expected to welcome their first guests on Feb. 1, 2019, the Bunk Bed Rooms are available now for online booking, and the Bunk Bed Suites are available for call-in booking. The current phase of the 976-room renovation follows the recent completion of the resort’s first 1,270 rooms and suites in April with an initial $90 million investment. Two-thirds of the room product at Flamingo Las Vegas will be new or will have been remodeled in the past two years. For more information, contact Kristin Soo Hoo, Caesars Entertainment, ksoohoo@caesars.com.
On The Record at Park MGM Reveals Bartender Residencies
On The Record, Houston Hospitality's recently opened speakeasy and club at Park MGM in Las Vegas has assembled a team of the country's top bartenders from both coasts to guest bartend in the venue's intimate cocktail and music-driven Vinyl Parlor. Bartenders-in-residency will include Jillian Vose (Dead Rabbit, Manhattan), Alex Day and David Kaplan (Death & Co, Manhattan), Jim Meehan (PDT, Manhattan), Pamela Wiznitzer (Henry at the Life Hotel, Manhattan), among others. A hidden enclave accommodating up to 25 guests, the Vinyl Parlor will pay homage to Jonnie and Mark Houston's love of music nostalgia and vinyl, with iconic album covers displayed in wooden wall cases. These special guest bartenders will work behind the room's petite bar and contribute their own song-inspired cocktails to the seasonal menus, and they will riff to concoct a unique cocktail to cater to a guest's personal palate or mood. For more information, contact Jim Havey, LLAC, jim@llac.com.
FlixBus Launches #FlixVR on Las Vegas Routes
FlixBus, Europe’s largest long-distance mobility company which recently expanded to the US, recently launched the world’s first virtual reality pilot program on long-distance buses – #FlixVR – with select routes to and from Las Vegas. The program will run for three months and will be available for no extra charge to passengers who reserve “panoramic seats.” With approximately 50 virtual reality games, cinematic and travel experiences – from virtual basketball to floating through outer space, walking across the Arctic with a family of penguins or even guided meditation – a variety of alternate, 3D realities can be enjoyed while FlixBus travelers pass the time en route to their destination. For more information, contact Brittany Posey, FlixBus, brittany.posey@flixbus.com.
Daryl Hall and John Oates Return to Las Vegas for Special Limited Engagement
After another incredible touring year, Daryl Hall and John Oates, the number-one selling duo in music history, will return to Las Vegas for three exclusive U.S. dates on March 20, 22 and 23 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The limited engagement is presented by AEG Presents and Caesars Entertainment. For more information, contact Brandee Taeubel, Caesars Entertainment, btaeubel@caesars.com.
Kenny Loggins Returns to Wynn Las Vegas
Following his successful debut at Wynn Las Vegas in 2018, singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins will make his return to the Encore Theater for a second headlining engagement in March 2019. For three nights only, Loggins will present his iconic hits and storytelling alongside his band, March 27-30. Spanning his multi-decade career, Loggins’s creativity and diverse playlist has awarded him 12 platinum albums, two GRAMMYs and the first-ever Icon Award, presented by The Guild of Music Supervisors. Performing his beloved Hollywood soundtracks and other fan favorites from his days performing with Jim Messina, Loggins will once again bring the audience to its feet with celebrated hits like “Footloose,” “Danny’s Song,” “I’m Alright,” “House on Pooh Corner” and many more. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Wynn Las Vegas, erica.benken@wynnlasvegas.com.
Construction Underway for All New Smith & Wollensky Location
The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc., a collection of iconic American steakhouses headquartered in Boston, is set to debut its all-new Smith & Wollensky Las Vegas location at the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas. Construction is currently underway at the highly anticipated “America’s Steakhouse” branded restaurant, and is slated to be unveiled April 2019. For more information, contact Sara Ryan, Allied Global Marketing, sryan@alliedglobalmarketing.com.
Texas Station Debuts All-New Regional Barbeque-Inspired Restaurant
Beaumont’s Southern Kitchen, inspired by the Fertitta family’s Texas roots, is now open at Texas Station. The all-new restaurant brings the perfect blend of Southern-inspired fare to North Las Vegas, serving up an array of BBQ, beer and bourbon. Guests are invited to indulge in an assortment of regional barbeque favorites – perfect for any occasion. The menu features an extensive selection of smoked meats as well as innovative styles of sandwiches, burgers, appetizers, salads, sides, and desserts, all inspired by the culinary team’s family-style recipes. The restaurant pays homage to the regional styles of barbeque from top Southern-based regions such as Carolina, Memphis, St. Louis and Texas, as well as down-home comfort foods found throughout the United States. For more information, contact Sara Ryan, Allied Global Marketing, stationcasinos@alliedglobalmarketing.com.
Pop Vegas, Permanent Pop-Up Exhibition Venue, to Open at The LINQ Promenade
This winter, Pop Vegas, the brand-new, trailblazing exhibition space will open at The LINQ Promenade, the open-air entertainment, dining and retail district located at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Pop Vegas encompasses indoor exhibition space designed to house a rotating lineup of changing exhibitions themed around exciting pop-culture topics and trends. Pop-up museums that provide guests with immersive experiences and dynamic visual elements designed to be photographed—and shared on social media—have become immensely popular in the last two years. Pop Vegas is the first permanent venue created specifically to house an ongoing rotation of this new kind of exhibit experiences. Pop Vegas will partner with local artists, performers and other personalities to engage in live performances, artist demonstrations and other interactive experiences to enhance each exhibition. Pop Vegas will also be able to accommodate group buyouts for corporate receptions, weddings and other private events. For more information, contact Erika Pope, The Vox Agency, erika@thevoxagency.com.
Diablo’s Cantina Brings the Heat to Luxor
Luxor Hotel and Casino recently spiced up the resort’s food and beverage program with the addition of Diablo’s Cantina. At Diablo’s, guests are invited to ignite their taste buds with tantalizing appetizers, wickedly tasty entrees, delicious desserts and tangy cocktails. The robust menu, created by Executive Chef Saul Ortiz, boasts vibrant Mexican fare deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of Mexico City, the country’s capital. From starters to sides, each dish balances rich flavors with modern cooking techniques and detailed presentations to provide time-honored, south of the border favorites in an approachable way. For more information, contact Joslyn Garcia, MGM Resorts International, jogarcia@mgmresorts.com.
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