Mr. Glitterati

The “2010 MISS USA Pageant” will air on Sunday, May 16th (7-9 p.m. ET) from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas at the Theatre for the Performing Arts.

The evening will be a “Trump” night as the live pageant will lead in to NBC’s “The Celebrity Apprentice,” which airs immediately following the telecast (9-11 p.m. ET).

“Las Vegas has become our home away from home. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority have been incredible hosts and we plan on showing our contestants exactly why we keep coming back,” said Shugart. “Las Vegas is tailor made to host an event like Miss USA and it always makes for an exciting world wide telecast. The 2009 broadcast was seen in over 95 countries and territories.”

“Las Vegas is once again excited to welcome the MISS USA Pageant,” said Rossi Ralenkotter, President and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. “Our continued partnership with the Miss Universe Organization enables us to further relationships with global brands that value our market and share our values.”

“We look forward to welcoming back the Miss Universe Organization this May,” said Robert Earl, co-chairman of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. “The MISS USA Pageant is a marquee event for Las Vegas, showcasing to a national and international audience the many highlights of the Entertainment Capitol of the World. The partnership with the Miss Universe Organization, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and Planet Hollywood has been a great success and we look forward to our continued role as the host property for many years to come.”

MISS USA 2009, Kristen Dalton, who was crowned at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino has been traveling the nation as an advocate for breast and ovarian cancer awareness, education, research and legislation. She will crown her successor at the conclusion of the two-hour primetime telecast, before an estimated viewing audience, in the U.S. alone, of over 7 million. Each contestant from all 50 states and the District of Columbia will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview. The show will conclude with one contestant ultimately being crowned MISS USA 2010.

Donald J. Trump will again serve as executive producer of “The 2010 MISS USA Pageant.”

The Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Las Vegas is the official Host Hotel of MISS USA 2010.

In the world of film, the Festival de Cannes — known to many of us as the Cannes Film Festival — is the largest international showcase of cinematic art. In the world of the yet-to-be-discovered filmmaker, the Cannes Film Festival is a godsend. It’s not like the Oscars: Anyone can submit a film, and every submission has the chance to be viewed by representatives of the international movie industry.

Every year, for 12 days in May, the small city of Cannes in southern France turns into a meeting place for cinema’s players, would-be players and the people who report on them. If you don’t fall into any of these categories, your chances of attending a film screening at the festival are almost nonexistent, but you can gawk at the stars and bask in the atmosphere to your heart’s content.

Artistically, it’s an anything-goes film showcase that has launched the careers of directors like Quentin Tarantino and Steven Soderbergh. It boasts such diverse events as black-tie screenings and midnight movies on the beach, and it has grown into a fairly intricate system of main events, sidebars and awards. In this article, you’ll find out what goes on during the Cannes Film Festival and why it is so unique.

The Cannes Experience

The unique combination of ground-floor, first-time moviemakers and international stars creates an environment that is unlike any other. On the one hand, you have the very grand, art-above-all philosophy of the Cannes Film Festival, stated on the official Web site as an intent to be “a crossroads for world cinema,” an apolitical “melting pot of creativity” in which the “linguistic boundaries should fade away in the face of universal images.” On the other hand, you have the celebrities strolling down the red carpet at the main screening, the press snapping pictures at every turn, and festival guards who have been known to refuse admittance to people whose attire doesn’t meet their standards.

This intense meeting of art, stardom and finance — Cannes is the number-one international market for first-time films, and multi-million dollar deals are signed there every year — attracts in the neighborhood of 27,000 film industry representatives and countless tourists. The perfect spring weather in Cannes doesn’t hurt, either.

Cannes Awards

There are two official juries at the Cannes Film Festival: the Feature Films Jury and the Short Films and Cinefondation Jury. Voting is by secret ballot, and majority rules. Members of the juries cannot have a film in competition.

Jury members are invited by the same selection committee that chooses the films. The official jurors are all people in the film industry, and more recently are almost exclusively directors or actors. It is an honor to be invited to sit on one of these juries — an even greater one to be jury president. The committee invites actors and directors it wants to recognize for great achievement. Jury members for the 2006 festival include the Chinese film director Wong Kar-Wai (serving as president), the Italian actress Monica Bellucci, the British actress Helena Bonham Carter, the British actor Tim Roth and the American actor Samuel L. Jackson.

There are lots of awards at the Cannes Film Festival, but the biggest of them all is the Palme d’Or, which is awarded to the best feature film and the best short film in Competition. In general, when people refer to “the Palme d’Or,” they mean the one for feature films. In the past decade, there have been two ties for the Palme d’Or — “The Piano” and “Bawang Bieji” in 1993, and “Unagi” and “Ta’m e Guilass” in 1997.

The Camera d’Or is awarded by a separate jury to the best first-time film in the entire festival, including all sections of the Official Selection, the Directors’ Fortnight and International Critics’ Week. By Cannes standards, a “first-time film” is at least an hour long and its director has never before made a movie of that length for the cinema or TV.

One of the coolest things about the awards at Cannes is that they can be a little bit different every year. Juries have the freedom to add awards as they see fit, depending on the movies in the Official Selection that year. In 2000, “La Noce” by Pavel Lounguine won an award for the best ensemble of actors; in 1998, “Velvet Goldmine” by Todd Haynes was awarded the Prix de la meilleure contribution artistique au Festival International du Film — the prize for the greatest artistic contribution to the Festival. In 1991, Samuel L. Jackson won a best supporting actor award for his role in Spike Lee’s “Jungle Fever” — the first supporting actor award presented at the Cannes Film Festival. To view the entire archive of Cannes Film Festival awards, visit the official Web site.

While it is an extremely big deal to win an award at Cannes, there are other prizes to be had too. The screenings themselves are a major aspect of the festival, a place for new films, new artists and new artistic approaches to be seen by the people who matter in the film world. The Marche du Film at Cannes is the biggest international film market, and whether or not a movie wins the Palme d’Or, it has the chance of attracting the attention of critics and producers who can launch careers in the movie industry. Especially for an “indie” film, an invitation to Cannes can be a huge boost, and a win usually means serious dollars from producers who want to get in on the next big thing.

Saturday May 15th 8pm-2am 2010

The grounds of the Playboy Mansion will be coming alive with an evening of sexy patriotism with the spectacular event: “Stars and Stripes”. Join celebrities, beautiful Playmates, professional athletes and true American Heroes! Come enjoy yourself with an open bar, and amazing entertainment. The event theme is a sexy “Pin-up -lingerie look”, and calls for extreme Patriotic Sexiness and couture!

Dress code for ladies is Pin-up or sexy lingerie. Gentlemen should dress to impress or sport All-American attire to show your patriotic pride! DRESS CODE IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED

General Admission:
$1,000.00 (one person)

Full access to the grounds of the Playboy Mansion and famous grotto
Shuttle service to and from the Playboy Mansion
Photos with Playmates and models
Special Gift
Open Bar
Gourmet buffet

VIP TABLE
$8,500.00 (seats 5)

This includes all perks of General admission along with:
Drive on pass to the Playboy Mansion in your own Limo
Rhythm and Grey Goose bottle service throughout the night
Rotation of Playmates and models by your table
VIP gift bags

VIP CABANA
$15,000.00 (seats 10)

Includes perks of all levels including:
10×10 Cabana
Drive on pass to the Playboy Mansion in your own Limo
Rhythm and Grey Goose bottle service throughout the night
Rotation of Playmates and models by your table
VIP gift bags
Gift from Playmate Victoria Fuller
Group photo

Contact me for details and bookings Click Here.

Ron “Mr. Glitterati” Jones has announced Moon, at The Palms Resort and Casino, will host his fabulous birthday party in Las Vegas Sunday March 7th, 2010.

In addition to being his first event of the year, this party will serve as only the beginning as Jones plans to execute a launch party for Defy Earth at The Palms as well. Defy Earth is Jones’ plan to execute 12 years of consecutive global challenges to raise awareness of Bipolar Disorder. The planned adventures span no less than three continents and numerous countries.

Celebrities, friends, and dignitaries alike will join Jones to celebrate – Palms style – in Ghostbar located atop the Palms Fantasy Tower in Las Vegas. Expect another night of madness as Mr. Glitterati and friends celebrate to the sounds of DJ Miguel Miggs, spinning a live set. Migs, also known as the “PetalPusher” is a guarantee of deep house, consider it “House Head” Nirvana. There is even an after-party scheduled to begin after the festivities at Ghostbar, however those details are presently unavailable. Guests not local to Las Vegas will receive perks including but not limited to special room rates at Palms properties spanning the weekend of March 5th through 8th.

Moreover Jones noted this event couldn’t have been possible without the help of Jimmy Aston of the N9NE Group. Aston, a Texas native, has been a Las Vegas resident for the last 18 years and has been a “Good Shepherd” steering this event to reality. Aston was also honored as one of the 32 Most Beautiful People in Las Vegas in 2008 by Jack Colton.

Ron “Mr. Glitterati” Jones said, “This year’s birthday party is going to be epic. We’re creating a celebration that will be like none other before as we have never hosted an event for me specifically. I thought it was time to share the sexiness and glamour of my life with all of my friends and family in Vegas. We chose March 7th as my birthday will begin at the stroke of midnight.”
“I would also like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to Jimmy Aston, Jovan Andow, Jon Grey, The Palms, and The Maloof Family for making these things possible.” Jones added.

The holes at Royal Links Golf Club are inspired by the history of the British Open. But if you would like a little more inspiration, you might want to check out the course’s new Par Mates program.

In keeping with the style and sex appeal of Las Vegas, golfers who play Royal Links Golf Club can book one of eight gorgeous young women who act as a hostess throughout the golf experience.

These aren’t your daddy’s caddies – or really even caddies, for that matter. Royal Links already makes available its white-clad walking caddies and forecaddies in the tradition of golf across the pond. Par Mates are part of a course ambassador program, as Royal Links likes to call it. These extremely attractive and outgoing women are there to take your round to the next level.

So far, the reviews from players who have booked Par Mates have been glowing, said Matt Tripp, general manager at Royal Links Golf Club.

“They’re ecstatic to have somebody they can enjoy their time with,” Tripp said. “And make them look good, no matter how bad their game is.”

Plus, if you hit a bad shot with one of these lovelies around for encouragement, it’s probably easier to shake it off. (At least it should be.)

The whole experience starts 20 minutes before tee time. Once introduced, the Par Mate becomes your personal assistant. She can help you with all your course arrangements, like orientation around the facility, or introduce you to course personnel.

She can also call in your food and drink orders, write down your scores or even help you pick out the perfect souvenir in the golf shop for you or your significant other. She can also repair divots, fix ball marks, clean clubs and give you a hand with yardage. She may even help you find your lost balls.

Although the Par Mates don’t really play golf themselves, many of them played in their youth, and all have been trained in all the duties described above, so they know their way around the golf course. They can be hired per individual or foursome – “whatever the customer wants,” Tripp said. The cost is $225 per Par Mate.

The only requirement is that Par Mates be booked at least 72 hours in advance. To do that, simply go the Walters Golf Web site and book your round of golf online. Then download the Par Mates request form and either fill it in online or fax it to (702) 450-8144. You can also call (888) 427-6678 for more information on the program, Las Vegas golf and Walters Golf properties in general.

Gumball HQ has spoken and Mr. Glitterati will be a participant in the 2010 Gumball Rally. The route for the 2010 Gumball 3000 rally is now confirmed and the gird is officially open. The rally will begin in London on the 1st of May, before taking in Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Montreal, and Toronto before finally rounding off in New York seven long days and nights later – basically, 3000 miles across some of the finest scenery in Europe, Scandinavia, Canada, and the US.

Working with my friends at Supercar Life and the Speedfactory I will have a one-of-a-kind monster machine, setting the bar high for those sure to be staring at my taillights. The original idea was complete and utter destruction of my Mercedes, but rather than crush the Benz, I would much rather race a beast. I can’t disclose the vehicle, but rest assured, it’s impressive.

That said, even with the approval and monster on wheels, there remains a catch: I need a sexy copilot.

Who out there wants her picture taken and tremendous amounts of publicity? Who out there is interested in travelling across the globe for no other reason than to race and attend five star parties?! I have presented this idea to one beautiful friend and she responded with less than enthusiasm. Maybe I didn’t take into account beautiful women aren’t necessarily excited to spend a week in an automobile, no matter how cool the car is. I will continue to talk it out and will certainly keep you posted on my results.

Prepare for the time of a lifetime!

You’ve probably always wondered what goes on during Halloween at the Playboy Mansion. Why not find out for yourself?

What better time to live the dream and experience the Playboy Mansion in Los Angles?

Be part of the MADNESS at one of the WILDEST most UNINHIBITED Halloween parties in Los Angeles. Expect to be in the company of gorgeous Playmates, models, and go-go dancers wearing the sexiest costumes and beautiful body painted ladies. Live DJs will be spinning the hottest Top-40 and there will also be special live performances from Ja Rule, Wu Tang Clan, Kevin Rudolph, Bubba Sparxxx, and the Offishal Hot Mess.

The host for the evening will be Playmate Victoria Fuller. Guests of honor include Mindi Smith, Kaki West, Maria Venus, Bonnie Suarez, Debbie Lou, Pam Rodriguez, Kay O’Hara, and Adrienne Dee, and Kina Tavary!

I know the event organizers and many of the bunnies and models personally and both recommend the team and the Wounded Warrior Project. I also will be at the party with my beautiful friends.

Dress code is strictly enforced so costumes are required. Moreover this year’s theme is Haunted Hollywood. Explore the grounds and the ghost filled red wood forest echoed with screams and scares to all that enter, and don’t miss the haunted house that is isn’t for the faint of heart.

Proceeds from this exclusive party will benefit “The Wounded Warrior Project” and there will also be a live and silent auction that includes rare and fascinating items from around the world.

Contact me if you want to come along (this means you too ladies): Send me an email.

Landmark Destination to Introduce New Generation of Las Vegas Resort Experiences

(LAS VEGAS, NV) — In just three short months, the world will be introduced to CityCenter. An extraordinary urban resort destination brought to life by eight world-renowned architects, CityCenter will debut a new era of resort experiences with an ambition to refine and redefine Las Vegas.

Conceived to bring a true center to The Strip, CityCenter will be much more than a collection of resorts and residences; it’s a community – a welcoming environment for people to gather, relax and enjoy. Great pedestrian corridors, dynamic public spaces, authentic richness and diversity of experiences will evoke the energy of the world’s most exciting places. CityCenter’s public Fine Art Collection will enliven the street and engage passersby. As if in a strolling gallery, guests will happen upon works by world-renowned artists such as Maya Lin or Nancy Rubins as they wander through CityCenter’s walkways, hotels and residences.

A true community also has regard for its surroundings. Upon opening, CityCenter will be one of the largest sustainable developments in existence, bringing a new level of environmental consciousness to the world-famous Strip. The U.S. Green Building Council already has awarded Gold LEED® certification to ARIA’s hotel tower, convention center and theater; as well as Vdara Hotel. CityCenter’s remaining venues are poised to receive a combination of Silver and Gold LEED® ratings.

“CityCenter bridges the vitality of Las Vegas with the experiences travelers seek when they visit great cities around the world, whether London, Hong Kong or San Francisco – spectacular architecture, culturally significant art, great public spaces, sophisticated hotels, unique restaurants and incredible amenities,” said Bobby Baldwin, president and CEO, CityCenter. “It is an evolutionary destination that aims to transform Las Vegas as a new symbol at its core, like the Guggenheim in Bilbao, the Pompidou in Paris or the SONY Center in Berlin.”

CITYCENTER’S GRAND OPENING SCHEDULE:

• Vdara Hotel – December 1, 2009
• Crystals retail and entertainment district – December 3, 2009
• Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas – December 4, 2009
• ARIA Resort & Casino – December 16, 2009
• The Harmon – Late 2010
• Residential occupancies slated to begin mid-January 2010

KEY ELEMENTS:

ARIA Resort & Casino – December 16, 2009

ARIA Resort & Casino
ARIA Resort & Casino will be a fusion of energy, inspiration and vision, featuring an unprecedented combination of striking architecture, sustainable design, high-end service and spectacular amenities. Even in a city such as Las Vegas, with its extraordinary history of dynamic cutting-edge developments, ARIA will be demonstrably different than anything that has preceded it.

• Architecture – Designed by the world-renowned firm Pelli Clarke Pelli, ARIA’s two breathtaking curvilinear steel and glass towers embody the excitement and vitality of Las Vegas in a 21st century building; a crystalline, undulating form gleaming in the desert light. Soaring open spaces, ranging from ARIA’s three-story lobby to its guestrooms, will fill with natural light and evoke breadth and freedom.
• Dining – ARIA has assembled many of the best and brightest chefs and restaurateurs from around the country, uniting a pair of remarkable Las Vegas newcomers with those who have played integral roles in the development of Las Vegas’ culinary scene: Masayoshi Takayama, Shawn McClain, Michael Mina, Julian Serrano, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Sirio Maccioni, Jean-Philippe Maury and The Light Group. Each will deliver a concept totally new to their repertoire.
• Entertainment – ARIA will take one of the most captivating, hip-swiveling forces of all time and re-create an old-school vibe in its intimate approximately 1,840-seat theatre. The visionary team at Cirque du Soleil has partnered with CKX, Inc. and its subsidiary Elvis Presley Enterprises to create a permanent production celebrating the timeless musical legacy of Elvis Presley. This production aims to pay tribute to Elvis’ music and life, fusing dance and acrobatics, live music and iconic tracks, nostalgia and modernity, high technology and raw emotion. Extraordinary artistry, astonishing acrobatics, stunning special effects and The King will rev up vintage Vegas into a show like no other.
• Art – At ARIA, famed artist Maya Lin is creating an approximately 84-foot silver cast of the Colorado River, which will be her first work of art displayed in Las Vegas; Jenny Holzer will display a thought-provoking LED sign spanning more than 280 feet; Tony Cragg has commissioned three sculptures that examine the relationship between nature and the man-made world: Bolt, 2007, Bent of Mind, 2008, and Untitled (tall column), 2008; and Antony Gormley will display Feeling Material XXVII, 2007, an 8-foot sculpture that uses spiraling steel to depict the silhouette of a human body at the center of an orbiting energy field.
• Accommodations – Within ARIA’s 4,004 guestrooms, including 568 suites, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows will offer magnificent views of Las Vegas’ striking skyline. Modern décor, lavish amenities, cutting-edge entertainment and next-generation technology will be the hallmark of these plush retreats.
• Guestroom Technology – ARIA will feature the most technologically advanced guestrooms in the country. As guests first enter, they are “greeted” as curtains open, lights turn on and the TV displays a menu of preferences. Guests can wake up through controlled temperature, preferred music or TV channels and the opening of curtains. One touch can make-over the entire room: the “good night” button turns everything off – from TV and music to lights – as the privacy notification turns on.
• Spa – In ARIA’s 80,000-square-foot spa, nature’s healing properties take center stage. Salt, stone, earth, fire and water join to create a spa experience that will elevate guests to a meditative state. The two-level Spa will feature 62 treatment rooms, a full-service salon, an advanced fitness center and Las Vegas’ first co-ed spa balcony, featuring an outdoor therapy pool and views of ARIA’s spectacular poolscape.
• Nightclubs, Lounges and Bars – ARIA will feature 10 chic bars and lounges, including Haze Nightclub by The Light Group, a colossal cutting-edge space in which guests will be challenged to question their sense of perception and reality. Designed by award-winning interior design firm, ICRAVE, the nightclub will feature large hanging props over the entryway that will draw guests to a grand staircase transporting them to the mezzanine level where they will enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the action below. The main dance floor will peer up at a wall of interactive projection screens stretching 100 feet across on a performance structure where impromptu acts by world-renowned artists will regularly take place.
• Meetings and Conventions – ARIA will provide a premium meeting experience with 300,000 square feet of technologically advanced meeting and convention space. A spectacular glass curtain wall will span the entire north façade of the three-level meeting facility, allowing guests the ability to enjoy the brilliance of natural light that streams in from ARIA’s lush poolscape.
• Pools – ARIA’s vast 215,000-square-foot pool deck is a tropical oasis in the heart of the desert. Shielded by lush plantings of oversized palm, acacia, pine and bottle trees, the soft and sensual paradise will feature three primary pools, Liquid – an adults-only pool – hot tubs and more.
• Casino – ARIA’s casino approaches the gaming experience in a new light; natural light, to be specific, which streams onto the gaming floor in pools of illumination. Offering 150,000 square feet of gaming, ARIA’s unique layout and design elements will allow guests to enjoy the energy and excitement of their favorite selections in a more personal and intimate setting. For high-end players, exclusive salons will offer high-limit slot and table games in private environments. Throughout the casino, never-before-seen technologies will allow ARIA to provide guests with unmatched customer service.

Vdara Hotel – December 1, 2009

Vdara Hotel
Vdara Hotel is an internationally inspired all-suite hotel and spa designed for those who love the excitement of Las Vegas but prefer to enjoy it in an exclusive, non-gaming and smoke-free environment. Physically connected to Bellagio and directly adjacent to ARIA Resort & Casino, Vdara offers access to all of the entertainment, gaming, shopping, dining and nightlife at CityCenter and in Las Vegas, while also providing a retreat from it all.

• Architecture – Designed by RV Architecture, LLC, led by Rafael Viñoly, Vdara’s distinctive crescent shape and unique skin of patterned glass will create one of the most striking design statements in Las Vegas. The sleek, shimmering structure will afford guests some of the most breathtaking views the city has to offer. Within, open spaces accented with materials and colors inspired by the warm desert landscape will fill with natural light to evoke a sense of peace and sophistication.
• Dining – Martin Heierling, the acclaimed innovator behind Bellagio’s renowned Sensi, will serve as executive chef for Vdara. Inspired by the ancient trade route spanning from Venice to the Far East, Silk Road will incorporate subtle spices and exotic ingredients to create modern trans-ethnic cuisine. Silk Road will transform as the day evolves, from fresh and lively at daybreak to chic and sexy at nightfall.
• Art – For Vdara, Nancy Rubins has created one of the most visually stunning commissions at CityCenter with Big Edge. Measuring approximately 57 feet wide and 75 feet long, Big Edge is a colorful composition of numerous aluminum rowboats, canoes and other small river and ocean vessels finessed into a gravity-defying form that Rubins calls “a blooming flower.” Peter Wegner has commissioned a solar-themed wall piece entitled Sun, 2009, and a lunar-themed piece entitled Moon, 2009. Sun soars to approximately 45 feet and Moon reaches approximately 34 feet high. Vdara also acquired Frank Stella’s Damascus Gate Variation I, 1969, which features a design of interlaced semicircles made of fluorescent alkyd resin on a 96 x 384 inch shaped canvas.
• Accommodations – Soaring 57 stories, Vdara will host 1,495 modern hotel suites, including 250 corner-end units, ranging from approximately 500 to 1,650 square feet. Each will feature a gourmet kitchen; many suites also will include a washer and dryer as an added convenience. Characterized by open floor plans and panoramic windows, the rooms will deliver expansive views of the city and mountains creating a relaxed and harmonious environment infused with an urban rhythm.
• Spa – Vdara Health & Beauty, an 18,000-square-foot, two-level spa, salon and advanced fitness facility, is a sensuous spa sanctuary that spotlights holistic health and wellbeing in an intimate environment. Comprised of 11 treatment rooms and three distinct relaxation lounges, it will offer a selection of signature treatments that use quality ingredients derived from organic herbs, flowers, fruits, vegetables and essential oils. Vdara Health & Beauty is the first Las Vegas spa recognized by the Green Spa Network for its commitment to the environment and guest health.
• Bar and Lounge – Bar Vdara, an eclectic lobby lounge, will be a setting inspired by nature that works as well for a morning espresso as it does for a late-night cocktail. Bar Vdara will connect to an intimate outdoor space that creates the feeling of being in a secluded garden oasis where guests can lounge on spacious swings as the nearby reflecting pool creates a shimmering mirage of twinkling stars overhead.
• Meeting and Social Event Space – Vdara’s conference facilities will welcome guests to a world of sophistication as rich in design as it is in technological and culinary offerings. Vdara will be the premier choice in Las Vegas for customized executive meetings, corporate, social and banquet functions for 10-400 guests in an upscale boutique hotel setting. Vdara’s beautiful pool also will be available for private events and provide the dynamic backdrop of CityCenter and the Las Vegas Strip.
• Pool – Rising above Harmon Circle, Vdara’s luxurious Sky Pool & Lounge will invite guests to relax and socialize in an interactive environment surrounded by cutting-edge design and phenomenal views. The Sky Pool & Lounge will feature fully appointed retreat and spa cabanas with semi-secluded plunge pools, and a high-energy bar and lounge open day and evening. Guests can enjoy made-to-order cocktails and gourmet tapas by Chef Heierling.
• Residences – Vdara also will be home to sophisticated condo-hotel units, including studios, deluxe studios, one- and two-bedroom residences as well as studio, one- and two-bedroom penthouses (single and two story).

Crystals Retail & Entertainment District – December 3, 2009

Crystals will house more than 500,000 square feet of sophisticated retail and dining. Designed by Studio Daniel Libeskind* with interior architecture by David Rockwell and Rockwell Group, Crystals will combine dramatic architecture with exclusive offerings from the world’s most elite brands to become a preeminent shopping destination.

• Architecture – Libeskind conceived Crystals’ exterior to be a dynamic sculpture that presents a work of art from every angle. The multi-faceted, brilliant glass canopy depicts the intricate beauty of a quartz crystal that welcomes an abundance of natural light into the stunning three-level experiential environment.
• Atmosphere – Within, Rockwell was inspired to create an abstracted 21st century park that will reintroduce and celebrate nature and seasons. A central element of this design is the three-story sculptural tree house that reaches 70 feet from the ground level to frame an oculus in the roof. Visible throughout Crystals, the tree house will serve as a meeting point for guests and unfold on the second level to surround the terrace seating at Mastro’s Ocean Club. Crystals also will feature “changeable artwork” in the way of abstract hanging gardens, flower carpet and more. As the seasons change, so will the artwork, and all will be offset by intriguing murals and water features.
• Retailers – Large-format luxury retailers Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Prada, Christian Dior, Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels, TIFFANY & CO., Mikimoto and Ermenegildo Zegna will be among the exceptional brands presented under Crystals’ multi-faceted canopy of unprecedented brilliance. Unique-to-the-market retailers opening their first locations in Las Vegas include Tom Ford, Assouline, Kiton, Miu Miu, Paul Smith, Porsche Design, de Grisogono, H. Stern, Marni and Boutique Tourbillon.
• Dining – Restaurants opening their first Las Vegas locations at Crystals include Eva Longoria Parker’s BESO and Mastro’s Ocean Club, joining an exciting new pub concept by Todd English. Wolfgang Puck will open two innovative new restaurant concepts, including a contemporary interpretation of a traditional French brasserie with tastes of the Mediterranean region. Many more luxury brands and dining concepts will be announced at a later date.
• Art – In The Park between ARIA and Crystals, guests will find Henry Moore’s Reclining Connected Forms, 1969-1974, a sculpture inspired by the fundamentals of the human experience. Measuring approximately 10 feet tall and 17 feet long by 7 feet deep, the abstract work of art displays a baby wrapped in its mother’s embrace. On The Strip near Crystals, CityCenter has acquired works by French designer-sculptor François-Xavier Lalanne. CityCenter will showcase three of Lalanne’s edition of Tourterelle, 1997, a large-scale turtledove crafted from aluminum and wood with a seat carved into its body and wings.

Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas – December 4, 2009

Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas will be a sophisticated sanctuary of modern elegance. The 47-story, non-gaming hotel and residences will deliver spectacular accommodations, superlative dining, an unparalleled spa, and the legendary service of the renowned hotel group to Las Vegas for the first time.

• Architecture – Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox with contemporary interiors by Adam D. Tihany, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas acts as a gateway to CityCenter, while simultaneously conveying a sense of intimacy and seclusion for guests and residents. The interlocking glass and metal elements of the façade draw inspiration from traditional Chinese motifs and serve to create a level of transparency that invites a flow of natural light within.
• Dining – Situated on the 23rd floor will be the first U.S. restaurant by world-renowned, three-star Michelin Chef Pierre Gagnaire. Twist by Pierre Gagnaire will infuse the simplicity of classic French cuisine with a modern spin, relying on a pairing of flavors and textures for which Gagnaire is renowned. Guests also can enjoy small bites and high tea rituals at the Tea Lounge; fresh preparations of world-class cuisine at MOzen Bistro; and gourmet pastries, sandwiches and more at Amore Patisserie, located directly on Las Vegas Blvd.
• Art – Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas will display Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen’s Typewriter Eraser, Scale X, 1998-1999, a 19-foot stainless steel and fiberglass sculpture that depicts a giant blue and red typewriter eraser with the bristles of the brush turned upward in a graceful gesture. In its lobby, the hotel will feature sculptures soaring as high as 11 feet by Jun Kaneko: Untitled, Triangle Dango, 1996; Untitled, Dango, 2002; and Untitled, Dango, 1992. Jack Goldstein’s Untitled (Volcano), 1983, depicting an explosive and vibrant image of an erupting volcano, also will be featured in the lobby. The property’s exterior will display Masatoshi Izumi’s sculpture Untitled, 2007-2008, made of large pieces of intricately carved basalt, a form of lava that has cooled on the surface of the volcano.
• Accommodations – Spacious and welcoming, 392 rooms and luxurious suites and 227 residences will provide ultimate comfort in a sophisticated setting. Boasting floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the city, surrounding mountains and glittering lights of The Strip, these well-appointed rooms will combine contemporary elegance with subtle Oriental design. State-of-the-art environmentally conscious technology and cutting-edge entertainment systems, a Mandarin Oriental hallmark, will be found in every guestroom and suite.
• Spa – The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas will be a 27,000-square-foot oasis for serenity and rejuvenation. This 1930s Shanghai-design inspired spa was developed to reflect the glamour and fusion from that era. This two-level relaxation haven will feature a menu based on Eastern methodologies with Western applications. The Spa includes 17 treatment rooms, including seven Couple’s Suites, multiple relaxation and water experiences, a Rhassoul for women and a co-ed Hammam. An expansive Fitness Center with a Yoga and Pilates Studio and Technogym cardiovascular and strength equipment also will be available.
• Bar and Lounge – Also located on the 23rd floor with windows overlooking the spectacular Vegas skyline, the 82-seat Mandarin Bar will provide an elegant respite from the bustling bars of the Las Vegas Strip. Decorated with plush furnishings, the boutique Mandarin Bar will offer creative snacks and an extensive cocktail menu. A team of molecular mixologists will be available to develop customized concoctions upon request, and there also will be a separate VIP room, available by reservation.
• Meetings and Social Event Space – More than 12,000 square feet of versatile space, state-of-the-art facilities and unparalleled service will make Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas an ideal venue to present a variety of events, from a grand-scale conference to a glamorous wedding. The meeting space will be situated on the hotel’s third level, flooded with natural light through floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook The Strip.
• Pool – Guests and residents will enjoy a magnificent pool facility featuring 20 cabanas and a Pool Café, serving seasonal market-fresh fare. The property’s two lap pools are in the shape of long blades, symbolic of blades on the Mandarin’s signature Fan logo.
• Residences – One of Las Vegas’ most desirable addresses, The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas will have a private residential entrance. Owners of these 227 luxury condominiums will enjoy full access to Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas’ amenities – including housekeeping, in-room dining, concierge, access to The Spa & Fitness Center and other personalized services to complement their lifestyles.

Veer Towers

Veer Towers
Veer Towers, CityCenter’s most unique residential development, will be a masterful translation of energy and excitement into physical form; its two 37-story glass towers will shimmer day and night. Inclined at five-degree angles – a feature celebrated by the development’s name – the towers will seem to dance with each other.

• Architecture – Architect Helmut Jahn conceived Veer Towers to symbolize spirit and optimism with a strong iconic value; by leaning them they became a sculpture. Lobbies and public spaces will be developed by notable designer Francisco Gonzalez-Pulido** to showcase impressive works of glass and metal with plenty of natural light.
• Residences – Each tower will house approximately 335 modern condominium residences ranging from 500 to nearly 3,300 square feet available in studios; deluxe studios; one, two and three-bedroom flats and penthouses. Open floor plans will feature floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows that capture spectacular views of Las Vegas and the surrounding CityCenter. Light-filled rooms, natural textures and a range of whites will infuse streamlined interiors with openness. Modern kitchens, living and dining areas will be ideal for entertaining and spacious spa-styled bathrooms will invite retreat. High-end appliances and fixtures will provide efficiency and sleekness as floor-to-ceiling windows showcase the Las Vegas vistas. Residences will be filled with contemporary, European-style features and designer-selected fixtures.
• Amenities – Atop each striking tower, residents will enjoy an amenities floor featuring an unequaled view of Las Vegas complemented by an infinity edge pool, hot tub, a sun deck and a patio for outdoor entertaining. Within, Veer will feature recreation rooms for special events or casual celebrations, private media rooms with panoramic windows, a fitness center with men’s and women’s steam rooms, and a business center.
• Art – On display at Veer Towers will be two large-scale commissioned works by Richard Long. Entitled Circle of Life and Earth, Long’s two mud wall drawings each will measure approximately 80 feet high by 50 feet wide.
• Entertainment – Veer will rise from Crystals, CityCenter’s spectacular retail and entertainment district, giving residents unprecedented access to the best of stylish, big city living. Upscale dining, lavish shopping, electric nightlife and entertainment will be just steps away.