News Summary
The Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas is launching the Starlight Plaza, a seasonal outdoor lounge spanning 7,700 square feet. This vibrant cocktail lounge will celebrate Las Vegas’ glamorous golden age, featuring craft cocktails, live music, and striking midcentury design. Set to open this fall, the venue will include murals honoring the city’s entertainment history and allow for private bookings, making it a prime spot for both social and corporate gatherings.
Las Vegas Unveils Starlight Plaza at The Mob Museum
The Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas is set to welcome a new seasonal outdoor lounge called the Starlight Plaza, slated to open this fall. Spanning 7,700 square feet, this cocktail lounge and entertainment space aims to pay homage to Las Vegas’ golden age, particularly the glamorous era of showgirls and musical legends.
Design Details and Atmosphere
The Starlight Plaza incorporates a distinctive design with a breezeblock motif and midcentury influences. Its vibrant color palette, featuring shades of green, pink, and gold, is inspired by the desert modernism of classic Las Vegas resorts. The design both highlights and honors the entertainment heritage of the city, reflecting nostalgia for icons such as the Rat Pack and the showgirl performers.
Culinary Offerings
A standout feature of the Starlight Plaza will be its craft cocktail and mocktail program. Visitors can expect a carefully curated menu that includes a seasonal selection of signature drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. For a limited time, the venue will offer a special “Golden Age” menu featuring $5 craft sips, making unique cocktails accessible to all guests.
Entertainment and Events
The Starlight Plaza is designed to be more than just a bar, with a rotating calendar of live music, public programs, and special events. The capacity for private bookings also allows for group gatherings and celebrations, positioning the venue as a versatile space for both social and corporate events. Themes will often relate to gambling culture and major Las Vegas sporting events, such as boxing, catering to the city’s vibrant nightlife and sports scene.
Artistic Contributions
The design of the plaza will feature mixed media murals by noted Las Vegas artist Derek Douglas, also known as SNIPT. These murals will celebrate the icons of Las Vegas’ entertainment history, including figures like Tom Jones, Liberace, and Lena Horne, enriching the cultural significance of this new venue.
Enhancing the Experience
A special sign created by the heritage company YESCO will further enhance the midcentury Las Vegas experience for visitors. This addition aims to embody the visual aesthetics that helped shape the historical narrative of Las Vegas, inviting guests to enjoy a slice of history while experiencing contemporary entertainment.
The Mob Museum’s Role
The Starlight Plaza represents a new chapter for The Mob Museum, a non-profit organization dedicated to showcasing the history of organized crime and law enforcement. Accredited by various rewarding bodies, including multiple “Travelers’ Choice” Awards from Tripadvisor, the museum serves as a cultural beacon in Las Vegas. The museum is open daily, with information on admission rates and operating hours available on its official website.
As the Starlight Plaza prepares to open its doors this fall, it promises to offer visitors an authentic taste of Las Vegas’ rich history, combined with modern-day attractions that reflect both the past and present of this iconic city.
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- Nevada Business: The Mob Museum Introduces the Starlight Plaza
- Wikipedia: Mob Museum
- News 3 LV: Mob Museum’s New Outdoor Lounge
- Google Search: Las Vegas Starlight Plaza
- Hoodline: Las Vegas Mob Museum Unveils Starlight Plaza
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Las Vegas
- KTNV: Mob Museum Seeks Historical Artifacts
- Google News: Mob Museum
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