AREA15 ANNOUNCES IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES, PROMOTIONS FOR APRIL

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AREA15 ANNOUNCES IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES, PROMOTIONS FOR APRIL 2022

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LAS VEGAS (April 2022) – AREA15, the immersive art and entertainment district located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, invites guests to enjoy an array of brand-new events, promotions and experiences this April.

 UFC 273 Live Viewing Party: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie
Date: Saturday, April 9
Time: Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: Tickets start at $30 per person. Must be 21 or older to enter. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: Fans are invited to catch all the action during an immersive viewing of UFC 273 in The Portal, AREA15’s 3D projection-mapped room. Enjoy a 360-degree fight experience on three 23-foot walls with state-of-the-art sound as well as a full bar with specials and a full restaurant menu from The Beast by Todd English. Guests are invited to come early to grab the best seats and great food during the prelims.

Yoga and Wellness with Dray
Date: April 9 and 23
Time: Classes at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: $25 per person. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: Tap into a higher version of yourself with an immersive yoga class taught by Dray Gardner in The Portal. Build strength, create awareness and bring your mind and body connection to a new level. Enjoy a class experience like no other, surrounded by state-of-the-art sound and 360-degree projections that will envelop participants during the session. Participants are required to bring their own mats.

Dray Gardner was once crippled by a life-threatening automobile accident and his doctor suggested back surgery, however, Gardner insisted on a more holistic approach. Yoga allowed his mind and body to have brand-new experiences – teaching him balance, discipline, focus, determination, strength, flexibility and peace of mind through meditation. As Dray would say, “You owe you.” Because of his own personal experiences, he believes his purpose is to help others evolve into their best self. It was in learning the science behind yoga and how the practice supports every muscle, tendon, joint and organ down to a cellular level that truly hooked Gardner, leading him to what has now become his life’s work and dharma. Gardner dedicates his time to cultivating unique and transformative yoga experiences and offering his knowledge, strength and commitment to the people of the community.

“On the Decks”: AREA15 NFT Launch Party ft. Sama’ Abdulhadi
Date: Saturday, April 23
Time: Doors open at 9 p.m. Event begins at 10 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: Tickets start at $17.95 per person. Must be 21 or older to attend. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: Attendees are invited to hit the decks and celebrate the launch of AREA15’s NFT collection with sounds by the underground queen of techno, Sama’ Abdulhadi. The Portal will come to life with an immersive 360-degree art gallery, digital giveaways and mixed reality experiences.

Sama’ Abdulhadi’s rise to becoming one of the first DJs to emerge internationally from Palestine can be traced back to Beirut, where she immersed herself in the burgeoning local techno scene. Her years in the Lebanese capital not only developed in her a singular musical aesthetic but educated her as to the technicalities of mixing records and forming a narrative by doing so. Her sets, while rooted in high-octane, punchy techno, have a distinguished and defined ark, encompassing a broad range of sounds in their beginning and end. 

Dan Deacon: Live in the Portal
Date: Saturday, April 30
Time: Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Show begins at 10 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: Tickets start at $19.95 per person. Must be 21 or older to attend. Click here to purchase tickets. Description: Guests are invited to come together on the dance floor for a night of wild immersion as electro-pop and experimental composer Dan Deacon brings his renowned high-energy performance to the projection-mapped Portal.

Dan Deacon is a musician and composer based in Baltimore, Maryland. He is renowned for his five albums of innovative electronic-pop and his high-energy live shows featuring large-scale crowd participation. Over the past decade, he has toured internationally with artists including Arcade Fire, Miley Cyrus, Future Islands, Lightning Bolt and The Flaming Lips. Dan has also premiered compositions at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center and collaborated with artists and institutions, including Kronos Quartet, Sō Percussion, The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the LA Philharmonic and Justin Peck with the New York City Ballet.

ONGOING EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND PACKAGES:

Immersive Movie Night: Princess Bride
Date: Sundays and Mondays through April.
Time: 12 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sundays; 8 p.m. on Mondays
Cost: $38 for adults (includes one specialty cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage); $19 for children (ages 12 and under). Click here to purchase tickets.
Description:  After the success of the popular showing of “Nightmare Before Christmas,” AREA15 continues its immersive movie night, this time featuring the classic film “Princess Bride.” Hosted inside the 360-degree projection-mapped venue, The Portal, the immersive movie night features immersive projections, custom lighting, themed specialty cocktails and surprise-and-delight moments.

Army Of The Dead VR Experience
Date: Daily
Time: Check-in is available between noon and 9:30 p.m.
Location: 3230 W. Desert Inn Road, Suite 170
Cost: $25 for adults and $20 for children ages 12 and under. Click here to purchase tickets. Description: Army of the Dead: VR Experience is an original production by Netflix in creative collaboration with Pure Imagination and in partnership with Fever and The Stone Quarry. Based on the hit film “Army Of The Dead” by Zack Snyder, now streaming on Netflix, visitors encounter their last stand against the undead in this original experience. This hands-on virtual reality experience begins with Las Vengeance participants becoming the only crew that can shoot the zombies and save a group of fellow citizens trapped inside the walls of zombie-infested Las Vegas.

From suit-up to suit-down, the experience lasts approximately 30 minutes and guests must be checked in within 30 minutes prior to closing. Recommended for ages 13 and older and recruits under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older. High-heels, sandals and similar footwear are not permitted due to safety concerns. This experience is wheelchair accessible, but participants must be able to transfer. Participants can compare their scores against their friends or rivals and return to try and capture the top score.

RATED RED: A Burlesque-esque Show
Date: Now showing every Thursday at 9 p.m. and Friday night at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. through April
Location: The Portal
Cost: Click here to purchase tickets.

• General seating tickets are $50.
• Premium seating tickets are $75.
• High-top table seating tickets are $200 and include seating for up to four.
• VIP Lounge seating tickets are $300 and include seating for up to two, specialty cocktails and surprises throughout the show.
• Bottle service add-on packages start at $150.
• Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Must be 21 or older to enter.

Description: Ignite your inner obsessions with a night of unconventional, burlesque-esque dance so raw, so racy and so reimagined, it can only be: RATED RED. A tantalizing departure from any traditional choreographed experience, RATED RED stirs all desires with sultry, stimulating performances that evoke passion, power, desire, danger, seduction and love — all while providing you the perfect evening pre-party. Get immersed in the action as our fierce cast of diverse dancers tease out your every fetish with each arousing act 一 from intense, edgy dance numbers to wildly powerful pole performances to ultra-kinky excitement.

Klimt: The Immersive Experience
Date: Select dates and times throughout April
Location: The Portal
Cost: Click here to purchase tickets.

• General admission adult tickets are $35; seniors 65 years and older and military are $28; children 12 years and under are $19.
• VIP adult tickets are $45; seniors 65 years and older and military are $38; children 12 years and under are $29.
• Discounts are available for Nevada residents with valid I.D.

Description: Klimt: The Immersive Experience is a timed digital art exhibition encompassing 35 minutes and mapped specifically to fit the nearly 7,000-square-foot PORTAL. Guests will meet the artist like never before when they explore KLIMT: The Immersive Experience – an exquisite combination of storytelling and cutting-edge technology delivering a light and sound spectacular of the artist’s most brilliant work in a fully immersive, 360-degree setting. General admission tickets include lounge seating where guests are enveloped in sensational artistry, while VIP tickets include VR goggles to experience “A Day in the Life of the Artist,” a peaceful, visually-rich journey uncovering the inspiration for some of his most iconic work.

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Date: Select dates and times throughout April
Cost: Click here to purchase tickets.

• General admission adult tickets are $35; seniors 65 years and older and military are $28; children 12 years and under are $19.
• VIP adult tickets are $45; seniors 65 years and older and military are $38; children 12 years and under are $29.
• Discounts are available for Nevada residents with valid I.D.

Description: Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is a timed experience encompassing 35 minutes and mapped specifically to fit the nearly 7,000-square-foot Portal. Guests take an awe-inspiring journey into the incomparable universe of Van Gogh, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the 19th century. Explore his life, his work, and his secrets as never before through cutting-edge 360-degree digital projections, a one-of-a-kind VR experience, and a uniquely atmospheric light and sound show. The exhibition is brought to you by the organizers of a collection of widely successful exhibitions present in cities across Europe, Asia and the Americas. General admission tickets include lounge seating where guests are enveloped in sensational artistry, while VIP tickets will include VR goggles to experience “A Day in the Life of the Artist in Arles, France,” a virtual stroll alongside Van Gogh himself to explore the countryside settings that inspired his artwork.

AREA15 Industry Mondays
Dates: Every Monday
Location: Select venues throughout AREA15
Time: 10 p.m. to closing
Description: Feel the beats from a variety of DJs on the decks and underneath the glow of Oddwood. Locals will enjoy a 25 percent discount on select activations, experiences and libations inside AREA15 with a local ID every Monday night. Discounts during Industry Night apply to “Wink World: Portals Into The Infinite,” Museum Fiasco, Five Iron Golf and Dueling Axes, as well as food and drinks at The Beast by Todd English and Oddwood Bar. More information at www.AREA15.com/events. After 10 p.m., AREA15 is 21 years or older only.

Insider Package
The most exclusive way to explore AREA15 is through the Insider Package. AREA15’s Insider Package must be booked at least three days in advance. This three hour package is available for four to 16 guests. Additional tickets, upgrades and add-ons are available upon request at an additional cost. The Insider Package can be booked here.

AREA15’s Insider Package includes:

• Expedited entry into AREA15
• AREA15 Ambassador greeting and welcome
• Admission to LIFTOFF and LIFTOFF Lounge
  • One 20-ounce AREA15-branded souvenir Pathwater per person and one 24-ounce premium specialty beverage per person
• Family-style meal at The Beast by Todd English
• One premium cocktail or beverage per person included during meal
• Expedited admission into Wink World: Portals to the Infinite
• Expedited admission into Museum Fiasco

AREA15 CELEBRATES BTS IN LAS VEGAS:

BTS Pop-Up: Permission to Dance
Date: April 5-17
Location: The Grounds at AREA15
Time: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Cost: Free; Tickets required for entry. Tickets can be secured here.
Description: Enjoy a free BTS immersive journey through the band’s history, music video highlights and iconic moments. The expansive 100,000-square-foot BTS fan experience at AREA15 offers multiple installations, interactive experiences, and much more. Guests will also make their way through an open format space with installations, exhibits, food & drink, and opportunities to take unforgettable photos, get limited merch, and much more. All ages welcome.

 Pop-up includes access to exclusive merchandise, PTD inside the BTS dance cube, food and beverage, curated installations and immersive sets, photo and video friendly worlds, and more.

Behind the Stage: Permission to Dance
Date: April 5-17
Location: A-Lot at AREA15
Time: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Cost: General admission tickets start at $25. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: Behind the Stage: Permission to dance is an intimate photography exhibition that takes you behind the scenes of an entire concert experience. See the band up close and personal as they give you a glimpse into their process. Feel the energy of being in the crowd and share exclusive moments as they prepare, perform, and play.

ABOUT AREA15 LAS VEGAS
AREA15, located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, represents the world’s first purpose-built immersive entertainment district offering live events, distinctive attractions, interactive art installations, extraordinary design elements, unique retail, ground-breaking technology, bars and eateries and much more. AREA15’s curated mix of dynamic destinations—including Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart, Lost Spirits Distillery, Illuminarium, Dueling Axes, Five Iron Golf, The Beast by Todd English, Wink World: Portals Into the Infinite, Museum Fiasco, Virtualis VR, Emporium Arcade Bar and many more—represents what’s next in experiential entertainment. With a robust, ever-changing roster of concerts, events, immersive art exhibitions, out-of-this-world nightlife and boundary-pushing production shows, AREA15 attracts visitors of all ages.

AREA15 has received numerous accolades, including being named “Best Immersive Art Experience” by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards, one of “The 10 Most Innovative Urban Development and Real Estate Companies of 2020” by Fast Company, “Reader’s Choice—Best Attraction” by Las Vegas Weekly, “Best Arts Hub” by Vegas Magazine, claiming the No. 1 spot in Blooloop’s “World’s Top 11 Immersive Art Experiences” and being included in Las Vegas Magazine’s Hall of Fame.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Desiree Webb/Erika Pope 
The Vox Agency
desiree@thevoxagency.com, erika@thevoxagency.com
(702) 569-0616, (702) 249-2977

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