Vegas Magazine - Niche Media - There is a place beyond the crowds, beyond the ropes, where dreams are realized and success is celebrated. You are invited.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY AL POWERS FOR PARK THEATER (THIS PAGE); COURTESY OF THE SMITH CENTER (OPPOSITE) inside this laid-back lounge on the ground floor of SLS Las Vegas, which, at 4,700 square feet with room for only 250 people plus limited VIPs, is one of the most intimate venues on the Strip. SLS Las Vegas, 702-761-7618; slslasvegas.com TAO NIGHTCLUB After more than 10 years in the game, Venetian's Asian-inspired nightclub, Tao, continues to appeal to the celebrity set. Kardashians abound. INSIDER TIP: Since Tao has orchestrated so many bachelor/ette parties, they have entire departments to plan them for you, arranging dinner at Tao Asian Bistro, then accompanying your group upstairs to the nightclub. Just call ahead for party planners. Venetian, 702-388-8588; venetian.com XS The most expensive club ever built when it opened in 2008, the aptly named club is also one of the top grossing clubs in the world. Look for a gold bas-relief entryway, gold-plated chandeliers, and gold-embossed crocodile VIP booths. Alesso, Diplo, Marshmello, The Chainsmokers, and more will be holding court here in 2017. Encore Las Vegas, 702-770- 0097; wynnlasvegas.com MUSEUMS, GALLERIES & CULTURE BELLAGIO GALLERY OF FINE ART In partnership with museums (including Boston's MFA and the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego) and foundations from around the globe, the BGFA is the city's foremost destination for marquee shows. Bellagio, 702-693-7871; bellagio.com DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM Even the local children's museum has flash to spare in Las Vegas. Here, visiting young ones can create computer art, play the laser harp, enter to live music, all at the same time. The Linq, 702-862-2695; thelinq.com DRAI'S NIGHTCLUB Victor Drai is credited with being the founder of the nightclub scene in Las Vegas, and was renowned for his after-hours basement club in Bill's Gamblin' Saloon. Bill's is now The Cromwell, and Drai has built a glowing party scene on the roof, which has 150 VIP tables, night swim parties, eight pools, and incredible live music programming. The Cromwell, 702- 777-3800; thecromwell.com HAKKASAN NIGHTCLUB While other Hakkasan restaurants the world over get clubbier as the night wears on, the Vegas location combines the restaurant with a 75,000-square-foot, five-floor nightclub. In other words, come for dinner, stay all night. The winning DJ lineup also includes Zedd, Steve Aoki, Harwell, Tiesto, and newest resident, Kaskade, among others. MGM Grand, 702-891-3838; mgmgrand.com HYDE BELLAGIO Perched on the banks of Bellagio's famous lake, this Philippe Starck- designed nightclub is best known for its sprawling patio terrace and fountain views. The table located front-and-center is the one to reserve; various packages will give you the honor of pressing the fountains' red button. Bellagio, 702-693-8700; bellagio.com INTRIGUE This Wynn nightspot comes complete with a waterfall, a glass-enclosed patio, and a club-within-a-club, The Living Room, for VIP guests. INSIDER TIP: Want to escape prying eyes? The Living Room has a strict no social media policy. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-7300; wynnlasvegas.com JEWEL NIGHTCLUB In its small (by Vegas standards) Jewel, Hakkasan Group's latest Las Vegas venture is accessed through tunnel-like bronze arches. Inside, a richly toned room has a dramatic staircase that leads to five themed VIP boxes with a bird's-eye view of the action below. Aria, 702-590-8000; jewelnightclub.com MARQUEE NIGHTCLUB The venue that reinvigorated Vegas's nightclub scene remains one of the city's most popular spots to catch EDM, rap, and hip-hop acts. Reserve bottle service or escape to The Library, with its fireplace, book-lined walls and sexy-librarian servers. Cosmopolitan, 702-333-9000; cosmopolitanlasvegas.com OMNIA NIGHTCLUB Omnia is a massive showcase for celebrity DJs (think Calvin Harris, Zedd, Afrojack) that's a four-story room modeled after a European opera house surrounded by mezzanine-level private booths. A sleek rooftop welcomes those who seek a calmer environment. Caesars Palace, 702-785-6200; caesars.com T-MOBILE ARENA Outside the Strip's massive, 20,000-seat arena, high-tech LED surfacing doubles as an evolving billboard for the many high-profile events that pack the new venue—a joint venture between MGM Resorts and AEG Live. Inside, college basketball, UFC, massive concerts, and eventually, NHL hockey fill that massive space. 3780 Arena Dr., 844-582-7362; t-mobilearena.com THE PARK The Strip's transformation into a walkable, social zone with help from its first public park. Landscaped with desert-native greenery, public art (including Marco Cochrane's exuberant Bliss Dance sculpture), a concert space, and dining venues that spill out into the sociable new area. 3782 Las Vegas Blvd. S.; 702-693-7275; theparkvegas.com PARK THEATER The 5,000-seat stadium inside Monte Carlo Resort & Casino opened with Stevie Nicks and the Pretenders, and will host residencies by Cher, Bruno Mars, and Ricky Martin among others in 2017. Check out the 40-foot-high, 80-foot-wide LED backdrop behind the stage that's wider than the Colosseum's. Monte Carlo, 844-600-7275; montecarlo.com THE SAYERS CLUB Alternative rock meets old-school jazz The blingy entrance to the new Park Theater. 88 VEGASMAGAZINE.COM The SOURCE: SCENE 88 VEGASMAGAZINE.COM