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Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical

May 23rd, 2013 | Darcy Martinez

First show on June 18 and then performs Wednesday thru Monday at 8 p.m. at The Venetian Theatre

First show on June 18 and then performs Wednesday through Monday at 8 p.m. at The Venetian Theatre

Get ready to break out the feather boas for the most outrageous time of your life!  The first national tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical makes its way to the sparkling lights of Sin City for an 11-week engagement at The Venetian Las Vegas, with performances beginning June 18, and continuing Wednesday through Monday at 8 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased by calling The Venetian Box Office at (866) 641-7469 or (702) 414-9000, or online at www.Venetian.com. 

 Where: Venetian Theatre

 Ticket Prices:

  • $173.00
  • $140.40
  • $118.40
  • $96.40
  • $74.40

See you there!

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Brandon Rios Predicts Pacquiao “Beats Me”

May 10th, 2013 | J.C.

But, hold up, he made the prediction a couple years ago (Elie Seckbach’s video of it). And his famous trainer, world champ Robert Garcia, even says in the video that Rios will be ready in a year.

Now Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios is definitely up for the fight: he’s stronger, more experienced, and his admirable lack of hubris in this match will make him all the more dangerous on Nov. 24 when he battles the great Manny Pacquiao at the Sands Cotai Arena. If you can’t attend this much-anticipated fight, it’ll be televised on HBO pay per view.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Ríos to meet at Cotai Arena on Nov. 24

Manny Pacquiao & Brandon Ríos to meet at Cotai Arena on Nov. 24

“It’s going to take awhile to realize how big this is,” said Edward Tracy, president and chief executive of Sands China. “Top Rank [the promoters] keep getting calls about why they moved it out of Vegas. For us, and for Macau, it’s an incredible achievement, and will generate the kind of publicity that only a superstar of Pacquiao’s caliber could bring.”

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The British Museum Teams Up With ArtScience Museum

May 2nd, 2013 | J.C.

Journey to the Egyptian afterlife at ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands. For the first time in Singapore and Southeast Asia, the secrets of the mysterious Egyptian burial practices and mummification process are revealed in technologically-advanced detail with the arrival of Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb, an exhibition featuring mummies and artifacts culled from the famed Egyptian collection of the British Museum.

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Sands China Introduces DreamWorks Experience To Macao

April 30th, 2013 | Kenny Coyle

The DreamWorks Experience at Cotai Strip Resorts begins July 1, 2013, bringing a host of family-friendly themed entertainment to visitors of Cotai Strip Resorts, as the result of an alliance between Sands China and DreamWorks Animation. The announcement was made Tuesday at a press conference at the Venetian Theatre. Left to right: Yoshi Maruyama, Global Head of Location Based Entertainment, DreamWorks Animation; Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macau Government Tourist Office; Edward Tracy, President and CEO of Sands China Ltd.; Brendon Elliott, Vice President of Sales and Resort Marketing, Venetian Macau Limited.

The DreamWorks Experience at Cotai Strip Resorts begins July 1, 2013, bringing a host of family-friendly themed entertainment to visitors of Cotai Strip Resorts, as the result of an alliance between Sands China and DreamWorks Animation. The announcement was made Tuesday at a press conference at the Venetian Theatre.

Sands Cotai Strip Resorts will soon be home to the interactive and entertaining DreamWorks Experience, beginning July 1, 2013, as a result of the new relationship between Sands China Ltd. and the world famous DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. With this monumental move, Sands China is taking the lead to introduce a first-of-its-kind family fun destination to Macao in what the company believes will be a key factor in promoting the diversification of Macao’s tourism industry.

“All of us at DreamWorks Animation are excited to bring the DreamWorks Experience to this amazing integrated resort city,” said DreamWorks Animation’s Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Katzenberg. “Cotai Strip Resorts has become a great destination for families and now it’s going to be even better!”

Supported by the Macau Government Tourist Office, the DreamWorks Experience at Cotai Strip Resorts is the result of a new resort licencing agreement between Sands China and DreamWorks Animation, bringing the global entertainment company’s well-known characters and franchises, such as Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Shrek and Madagascar to events, shows and offerings throughout Cotai Strip Resorts on the properties of Sands Cotai Central and The Venetian Macao. The arrival of the DreamWorks cast of animated characters represents an exciting first for Macao. Guests and visitors will have new opportunities to see and interact with well-known franchise characters including Po from Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, Fiona and Puss in Boots from Shrek; Alex the lion, King Julien and the penguins from Madagascar and Toothless and Hiccup from How to Train Your Dragon, just to name a few. Read the rest of this entry »

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Queen Priscilla Rolls Into Town

April 24th, 2013 | Darcy Martinez

In case you missed the news, “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert — The Musical” will be at The Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas from June 18 till August 31. An international hit with over 500 dazzling costumes, the show  features a hit parade of dance-floor favorites including “It’s Raining Men,” “Finally” and “I Will Survive.” For tickets, visit our website.

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Grazie–Are You In?

March 20th, 2013 | Darcy Martinez

Executive Director of Marketing Tyler Bain sat down with us recently to talk about Grazie, the loyalty program at The Venetian and The Palazzo, and how it benefits both guests and team members. This is part one of a Q&A series.

The affluent, the cultured, the fashionable and famous, Grazie is your all-access pass to the most enviable events and exclusive offers.

The affluent, the cultured, the fashionable and famous, Grazie is your all-access pass to the most enviable events and exclusive offers.

Q. So, why should guests enroll in Grazie?

Tyler Bain: When guests become members, they immediately get benefits: Car rental discounts, access to the VIP line at Grand Lux Cafe, suite and ticket upgrades, and email offers.

Q. Are there other incentives to get the attention of Grazie members?

Tyler Bain: There are a lot of them. Members get rewarded for everything they do here. When they play slot and video poker games, they earn Slot Reward Points which can be redeemed for slot credits and resort comps. Members also earn Status Points for playing their favorite games and for all charges made to their suites. These Status Points enable Grazie members to reach higher status levels.

Q. What are these status levels?

Tyler Bain: There are three. Upon enrolling in the program, members automatically become part of the Grazie status level. As members earn more Status Points, they can achieve Gold or even Platinum status. The higher the status level, the more exclusive the benefits and faster points can be earned.

Q. So there’s a third type of points?

Tyler Bain: Yes, Grazie Gift Points. Members earn these points through slot and video poker play, and use them at our annual Grazie Gifts Extravaganza. This is a huge shopping event where Grazie members can select from an incredible selection of items, from jewelry to motorcycles, televisions, cars, and pretty much anything you can imagine. They use Grazie Gift Points like currency and they love it.

Here at Grazie, we’re so much more than a players club. We’re a loyalty program that rewards guests of The Venetian and The Palazzo for staying in our lavish suites, dining in our exquisite eateries, shopping at our fabulous boutiques, and of course, gaming in our extravagant casinos. The points you earn as our loyal guest entitle you to outstanding perks.

Here at Grazie, we’re so much more than a players club. We’re a loyalty program that rewards guests of The Venetian and The Palazzo for staying in our lavish suites, dining in our exquisite eateries, shopping at our fabulous boutiques, and of course, gaming in our extravagant casinos. The points you earn as our loyal guest entitle you to outstanding perks.

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The Art Of The Brick

March 7th, 2013 | J.C.

The LEGO brick, that is. The ArtScience Museum at MBS explains: “Unlike most people, New York-based artist Nathan Sawaya never stopped building, creating and exploring his own imagination using LEGO bricks which he has played with since a young age. In this critically acclaimed and the first major museum exhibition to use LEGO bricks as the sole art medium, Sawaya transforms them into awe-inspiring and thought-provoking sculptures, elevating the toy to the realm of art.”

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Zou Shiming “Fists Of Gold”

February 22nd, 2013 | Afshin Ravanbaksh

Mentioned in an earlier blog post, the two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner and three-time World Amateur Champion Zou Shiming will soon make his professional debut, headlining a brilliant boxing card at CotaiArena. See more details here.

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Meet Our Newest Team Member: Sophie Chow

February 19th, 2013 | Darcy Martinez

In celebration of Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, we are kicking off the “Year of the Snake” with beautiful décor and exciting events! Kudos to Claudia Valteirrez, Ernie Cabrera, Kent Bagnell and their teams for all the hard work and dedication that went into the installation of Sophie Chow, an animatronic work of art! Take a look:

Sophie Chow

With a length of 98 feet and features that include blinking eyes, a tongue that goes in and out and a moving head, this immense arrangement looms virtually 38 feet above The Waterfall & Atrium Gardens of The Palazzo.

A giant peach tree holding blossom vines embellished with roughly 193,600 flowers, custom made dancing lanterns, oranges and traditional I Ching coins, derived from a collaboration of artists and artisans from all over the world, gave inspiration for Sophie’s strategic design.

Come see our Chinese New Year’s decorations.

“Chinese New Year is such a special event to our guests, that constructing and designing something that’s not only authentic, but in grand Las Vegas fashion was important,” said Dana Beatty, director of floral and horticulture.

Peach and cherry blossoms were also placed in the Atrium Gardens to offer our own spring season, since there will be no spring in the 2013 lunar year. Special planning a year in advance went into choosing the flower selections to ensure that only the best ones were used. “This year we went completely out of the box and ran with the Feng shui philosophy to bring our own spring season to life. We brought in pink and green cymbidium orchids and lavender mums to name just a few.”

For the past two years, professional Feng Shui master Peter Lung has offered inspiration for both The Venetian and The Palazzo designs. Here are some fun facts related to Feng Shui and the “Year of the Snake.”

  • The snake is blue, as the “Year of the Snake” represents water.
  • Sophie Chow’s face intentionally looks juvenile to represent birth of a new year.
  • It is recommended that guests walk clockwise around the tree and snake display three times to bring blessings of Heaven, Earth, and Mankind upon them.
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Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Zou Shiming, Training At The Venetian Las Vegas

February 7th, 2013 | J.C.

Known for his lightning speed and superb footwork, thanks to years of martial-arts training, many of Zou Shiming’s opponents complain that they cannot keep up with him, much less see his withering punches coming. He has stated that his heroes are Muhammad Ali and Jackie Chan.

A two-time Olympic gold medalist and three-time World Amateur Champion, Shiming arrived at The Venetian Las Vegas on Tuesday, Feb. 5, to begin training for his professional boxing debut.  He was greeted by his promoters, Bob Arum and Todd duBoef of Top Rank; his new trainers, Freddie Roach and Miguel Diaz; and John Caparella, president and COO of The Venetian and The Palazzo.

Shiming began training the following day in a custom gym located inside the resort complex. He will train at The Venetian and The Palazzo through Feb. 15, and then move to the Top Rank Gym, also located in Las Vegas, through March 23. He will then return to China for his last two weeks of training camp.

Shiming is scheduled to make his professional boxing debut on April 6 at The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel.

One of the most popular Olympic athletes in the People’s Republic of China, Shiming is the world’s greatest amateur light flyweight, capturing gold medals in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympic Games. In the 2005, 2007, and 2011 World Amateur Championships, Shiming also brought home gold medals, making him his nation’s first boxing gold medalist in the World Amateur Championships and Olympics. He also became his nation’s first Olympic medalist in boxing when he earned bronze in 2004.

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