THE VENETIAN LAS VEGAS WELCOMES
MICHELLE BRANCH IN CONCERT FOR WINTER IN VENICE
AT THE VENETIAN SHOWROOM
One-night only concert to benefit HELP of Southern Nevada
Grammy award-winning artist Michelle Branch will perform a one-night only concert in The Venetian Showroom as part of the Winter in Venice celebrations on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. In partnership with Sunny 106.5 and benefiting HELP of Southern Nevada, the acoustic concert will feature her hits such as “Everywhere” and “Breathe” as well as holiday favorites.
General admission tickets are available two ways:
- Bring $20 minimum donated items to a designated Sunny 106.5 drop off location. Visit ksne.com, keyword “Michelle Branch” for a list of Sunny 106.5 drop off locations around town. Additionally, the Sunny 106.5 office will be accepting donations Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. located at 2880 Meade Avenue, Suite 250, Las Vegas. HELP of Southern Nevada is in need of winter items for boys and girls, infant to 18 years old, specifically scarves, gloves, hats, socks and slippers.
- $20 monetary donation at any Venetian | Palazzo Box Office, online at venetian.com or by phone at 702.414.9000
- All tickets are general admission and doors will open at 7 p.m.
All donations and proceeds will go to HELP of Southern Nevada, dedicated to assisting low-income families and individuals become more self-sufficient through programs including social services, weatherization, Nevada 2-1-1 call center and homeless and youth services.
“As we continue to celebrate Winter in Venice, we’re excited to welcome singer and songwriter Michelle Branch to perform this special holiday concert in the intimate Venetian Showroom,” said John Caparella, president and chief operating officer of The Venetian, The Palazzo and Sands Expo. “An evening of live music followed by skating on the outdoor rink and watching the Nightly Holiday Spectacular is a great way to spend the holidays. The Venetian and The Palazzo are committed to giving back to our local community and we’re proud to support HELP of Southern Nevada.”
Branch broke onto the charts in 2001 with her multi-platinum debut album, The Spirit Room, producing chart-topping hits including “All You Wanted” and “Goodbye to You” before releasing three more solo albums as well as a country album as one half of the duo The Wreckers. In 2002, Branch teamed up with Santana to record “The Game of Love” which won a Grammy award for “Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.” She has been recording her latest album “West Coast Time” and released the first single “Loud Music” to positive reviews.
“The holidays are always a special time for my family and me. I’m excited to perform at The Venetian and celebrate Winter in Venice – I can’t wait to see all of the lights and decorations!” said Branch.
From now until Jan. 8, 2012, The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas are bringing the first true celebration of the winter season to the Las Vegas Strip with Winter in Venice, featuring 49 days of holiday festivities throughout both resorts. Featuring strolling carolers, candy cane stilt walkers, jugglers, the Nightly Holiday Spectacular show and an awe-inspiring 65-foot LED holiday tree, Winter in Venice is the ultimate destination for an unforgettable holiday experience. For more information on Winter in Venice, please visit venetian.com/winter-in-venice or palazzo.com/winter-in-venice.
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ABOUT THE PALAZZO LAS VEGAS®
With more than 3,000 spacious suites, luxury shopping ,world-class dining and entertainment, the $1.9 billion, Silver LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified Palazzo Las Vegas literally takes luxury to new heights. Ranked as one of the top 25 hotels in the U.S. and Canada in Travel + Leisure “World’s Best Awards” for two consecutive years, the AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Four Star-Award winning resort is highlighted by a flagship 85,000-square-foot Barneys New York. The Shoppes at The Palazzo feature more than 60 luxury boutiques, including 20 remarkable stores and couture brands making their Las Vegas debuts at The Palazzo including Chloé, Tory Burch, Christian Louboutin, Diane von Furstenberg, Van Cleef & Arpels, Catherine Malandrino and Anya Hindmarch. The all-suite resort offers plush and opulent suite accommodations ranging from a Luxury Suite at an unprecedented 720 square feet to the 8,000-square-foot Chairman suite with private terraces and plunge pools. The Palazzo also offers a variety of cuisines from a collection of award-winning chefs such as Carnevino by Mario Batali, CUT by Wolfgang Puck and Table 10 by Emeril Lagasse. Other unique offerings include the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, “Jersey Boys;” the chic dining and nightlife hotspot, LAVO; the world’s largest Canyon Ranch SpaClub; the ultimate sports bar, sportsbook and restaurant on the Strip, Lagasse’s Stadium; and Prestige at The Palazzo – an exclusive space designed to offer the sophisticated traveler an elevated level of services and amenities including private champagne check in, packing and unpacking services, exclusive bath and pillow menus, complimentary cocktail reception and more. Guests can earn points while they eat, sleep, shop and play with Grazie, the premiere loyalty program, which rewards guests with the ease and usability of just one card and one program. The Palazzo and its famed sister resort, The Venetian Las Vegas, are the first ever Alliance Resorts in the InterContinental Hotel Group global portfolio. For additional information, visit The Palazzo website at palazzolasvegas.com, follow on Twitter @palazzolasvegas and interact on Facebook at facebook.com/palazzolasvegas.
About The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino
The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino, the largest property in the country to receive AAA’s Five Diamond and the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Four Star awards, is one of the world’s most luxurious resort and convention destinations. Re-creating Venice’s legendary landmarks, the LEED® EB Gold (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified resort offers unmatched service and quality for leisure and corporate guests. With suites ranging from a standard 650-square-foot Luxury Suite to the luxurious 10,000-square-foot Chairman Suite, the all-suite resort boasts more than 4,000 of Las Vegas’ most lavish suite accommodations. Located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, The Venetian features The Grand Canal Shoppes, an indoor streetscape complete with gondolas and singing gondoliers, the Canyon Ranch SpaClub, world-class gaming, exquisite restaurants, a wide variety of entertainment such as “Phantom-The Las Vegas Spectacular,” “Blue Man Group,” showroom headliners including David Spade, Rita Rudner, Tim Allen and Joan Rivers and extensive convention and corporate services. Guests can earn points while they eat, sleep, shop and play with Grazie, the premiere loyalty program, which rewards guests with the ease and usability of just one card and one program. The Venetian and its sister resort, The Palazzo Las Vegas, are the first ever Alliance Resorts in the InterContinental Hotel Group global portfolio. For additional information, visit venetian.com, follow on Twitter @venetianvegas and interact on Facebook at facebook.com/venetianlasvegas.
ABOUT KSNE SUNNY 106.5
Sunny 106.5 is The Holiday Music Station. Providing Southern Nevada with continuous Christmas favorites each holiday season for more than 10 consecutive years. As one of Las Vegas’ longest running adult contemporary music radio stations, Sunny’s long resume boasts an array of community events, listener appreciation opportunities and listener reward programs. Sunny has hosted a multitude of popular Las Vegas events such as Ice Cream Sunday and Safe Street. Sunny offers Las Vegas the best variety of music from yesterday and today from artists such as John Mayer, Mariah Carey, Rod Stewart, Celine Dion, James Blunt, Whitney Houston and more! Sunny 106.5 is part of the Clear Channel Radio family. In addition to Sunny the other Clear Channel Radio stations serving Las Vegas include “Vegas Country” 95.5 (KWNR-FM) and 93.1 “All the Hits” (KPLV-FM). For more information about Sunny 106.5, visit www.ksne.com.
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