Las Vegas continues to roll out incredible restaurant, nightclub and bar concepts. We are please to pleased the new “Lily Live“ mixology and live entertaining programs at Lily Bar & Lounge at the Bellagio Resort & Casino.

The new Lily Live programs just began on August 19. The innovative Lily Bar & Lounge offerings will provide customers delicious, signature cocktails. Choose from a variety of refreshing “on the rocks” libations, as well as unique pairings that are served straight up.

Lily Bar & Lounge is a trendy, upscale lounge. Each night, this popular Las Vegas venue is packed with people from all around the world. Whether you are socializing with friends or simply having a casual cocktail, Lily Bar & Lounge is the place to be.

Tim Weigel is the chief mixologist from Hakkasan Group. He curates some of the best drinks anywhere in Las Vegas. Each cocktail is hand-crafted will sure to please. The Lily Live program includes both seasonal offerings, plus classic recipes that come with a modern twist.

We are honored to share these great tasting libations from Lily Bar & Lounge and Tim Weigel:
• Lily Blue with Absolut vodka, aloe vera liqueur, blueberry cane sugar, lime and sparkling wine.
• Letter From Paris served with Sempé V.S.O.P. armagnac, vodka, rhubarb, ginger, grapefruit, muddled strawberries and sparkling wine.
• Lucky For You made with BarSol pisco, spiced pear liqueur, prickly pear, cane sugar and lime.
• Some Like It Bitter poured with pink peppercorn-infused Belvedere vodka, Aperol, bergamot liqueur, jumani sake and Peychaud’s bitters.
• Mezcal Paloma crafted with El Silencio espadin mezcal, grapefruit, lime, rosemary and club soda.
• Some Like It Bitter poured with pink peppercorn-infused Belvedere vodka, Aperol, bergamot liqueur, jumani sake and Peychaud’s bitters.
• Mean Green Mule crafted with kiwi-infused Tito’s handmade vodka, cucumber, lime and ginger beer.
• Pillow Talk created with CÎROC French Vanilla vodka, Frangelico, white chocolate, espresso and coffee cotton candy.
• Barrel Smoked Old Fashioned curated with Bellagio Select Woodford Reserve, smoked old fashioned syrup, orange bitters and aromatic bitters.
• Cranberry Smash with Virginia Black whiskey, cranberry liqueur, cranberry shrub, lemon and mint.
• Hibiscus Margarita created with Espolon silver tequila, hibiscus, agave nectar, lime and hibiscus foam.
• Blackberry Dreams poured with The Botanist gin, crème de mure, violet liqueur, pineapple, lime and muddled blackberries.
• Collins Like You See It served with Ketel One Botanicals Peach & Orange Blossom vodka, watermelon, lemon and club soda.
• Steady as She Goes made with Bacardi 8 rum, banana liqueur, pineapple, coconut, guava, lime and aromatic bitters.

By providing a unique and sophisticated Las Vegas lounge experience, Lily Bar & Lounge is conveniently found in the center of the world-class Bellagio Resort & Casino. In addition to social gatherings, you can also host a private or corporate event. Lily Bar & Lounge is open each day of the week from 5 p.m. to close.

Music lovers will not be disappointed. Lily features live music all during the week. You can also find fun, sports viewing parties and many more events. The establishment offers top-rated, VIP service so everybody feels important and treated special.

To complement the new mixology program, Lily Bar & Lounge guests will enjoy the sounds of the hot, live entertainment experience. Lily Live is held each Tuesday and Thursday at 10 p.m. With a mix of traditional pop and classic genres, guests will always hear the music that they love to hear.

Las Vegas is known for its local talent. Lily Live will feature solo artists such as Daniel Park, Jeremy Cornwell and Eiferman. Plus there will be popular bands playing like Dino & The Sharps, STOKED! and Harmon Eyes.

Photos: Bellagio / Martin Tessler

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Photo: Shadow Creek

Bellagio presents the upper echelon of Las Vegas golf. Be sure to indulge your love for the game of golf. The World-famous Shadow Creek golf course, legendary Primm Valley site, and various Partner Courses each offer a distinctive experience to suit your specific level of play. Now go grab your golf clubs and head to Bellagio Golf.

When you stay at the luxurious Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas you get to play golf at the world famous Shadow Creek course and the legendary Primm Valley site. This rare privilege for hotel guests, includes limousine transportation and a personal caddie.

The Bellagio hotel also has affiliations with several other golf courses. So take a much needed break from gambling and indulge in the game you love, for a weekend away. It’s going to be wonderful weekend.

These golf courses are manicured to perfection. The greens are lush, the lakes are cool, and the water features are breathtaking. The sun shines bright in the beautiful blue desert sky that’s always shining in sultry Las Vegas.

The palm trees sway in the soft blowing wind, which sends the aroma of the plants and flowers your way as you swing and hit a perfect… hole-in-one shot.

What are you waiting for .… FOUR!

Bellagio Winter Wonderland – Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

The world-famous Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Las Vegas has just completed its incredible transformation and has turned into a winter wonderland …. just in time for the Christmas holidays.

The iconic Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden is visited by more than 6.5 million people a year!

Filled with picture-perfect botanical creations and the magical sounds and colors of the season, the spectacular Winter Wonderland display will be open to guests from December 3 through January 2.

The transformation is truly amazing. It’s a week-long process that includes between 50-75 people, who work 24 hours a day for six days straight.

Here is a list of the some of the Conservatory and Botanical Gardens exhibit’s major features:

· The exhibit will feature over 16,000 flowers to start the show.

· The dazzling centerpiece will be a stately 42-foot Shasta Fir from Mount Shasta, California covered in 7,000 lights and 1,800 ornaments.

· Eight reindeer, each comprised of 110 pounds of whole pecans, will be captured in mid-flight surrounding the holiday tree.

· A family of 28 adult and baby penguins will come to life, waddling on a patch of arctic terrain.

· A polar bear family adorned with coats made of 16,000 white carnations will tug on the heartstrings of visitors.

· Five twinkling gold holiday ornaments, ranging in size from 4-feet to 8-feet tall, will welcome guests amid dancing water.

Bellagio Winter Wonderland – Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

The world-famous Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Las Vegas has just completed its incredible transformation and has turned into a winter wonderland …. just in time for the Christmas holidays.

The iconic Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden is visited by more than 6.5 million people a year!

Filled with picture-perfect botanical creations and the magical sounds and colors of the season, the spectacular Winter Wonderland display will be open to guests from December 3 through January 2.

The transformation is truly amazing. It’s a week-long process that includes between 50-75 people, who work 24 hours a day for six days straight.

Here is a list of the some of the Conservatory and Botanical Gardens exhibit’s major features:

· The exhibit will feature over 16,000 flowers to start the show.

· The dazzling centerpiece will be a stately 42-foot Shasta Fir from Mount Shasta, California covered in 7,000 lights and 1,800 ornaments.

· Eight reindeer, each comprised of 110 pounds of whole pecans, will be captured in mid-flight surrounding the holiday tree.

· A family of 28 adult and baby penguins will come to life, waddling on a patch of arctic terrain.

· A polar bear family adorned with coats made of 16,000 white carnations will tug on the heartstrings of visitors.

· Five twinkling gold holiday ornaments, ranging in size from 4-feet to 8-feet tall, will welcome guests amid dancing water.

The 2011 holiday exhibit at the complimentary to the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is open to the public – seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Happy Holidays from the Bellagio !

The Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas is one of the most luxurious hotels that exists in the city. If you can’t afford to stay there, you can always watch their beautiful music fountain shows that are displayed on an eight acre lake that is located in front of the hotel.

The movements of the water respond to the Bellagio Fountain music which varies, causing it to have slow movements and then rapid ones when the music grows more intense. Inspired by the Bellagio Resort in Lake Como Italy, the choreographed water is certainly a sight to see!

This video shows some of the music show and after watching it, it becomes quite clear that this is one of the many reasons why Las Vegas should be the next vacation trip you plan.

Onda Wine Lounge at Mirage

Las Vegas has long been a popular tourist mecca.  More than 37 million visitors annually travel to Sin City and enjoy this desert oasis filled with bright lights and non-stop gaming and entertainment action.

Today’s lightning fast media often reports the latest trendsetting spots in Las Vegas but many want to uncover the true hidden gems can sometimes be hard to come by.

We’ve put together a list of some of best, little known treasures that Las Vegas offers.  Discerning Vegas guests can enjoy tucked-away lounges as well as many complimentary experiences to make their Las Vegas visit a memorable one.

Pianist to the Presidents at Bellagio

Indulge in a splendid evening at Bellagio’s Petrossian Bar with live music from the pianist to Presidents of the United States . David Osborn has performed at the White House for many politicians including recent Presidents Carter, Bush, Clinton, Bush and Obama. Guests at Petrossian Bar can relax on one of the velvet couches overlooking the casino while enjoying beautiful music played by Osborn on the one-of-a-kind Steinway Grand. Osborn plays evenings Thursday-Sunday at the elegant lounge that gently sets the mood for sophisticated tastes and discerning palates. Talk about a hidden gem.

Wind Down at the Cigar & Cognac Lounge

Upstairs from Andre’s Restaurant inside Monte Carlo is the warm and welcoming Cigar & Cognac Lounge, a world of intimacy where guests can settle in by the fire with a drink and enjoy the seductive aroma of fine cigars. For the ultimate experience, let experts recommend a professional cognac and cigar pairing. It’s the perfect way to cap off a dinner at Andre’s, a show in the Monte Carlo Theatre or to simply wind down before turning in for the evening.

Complimentary Art Tours at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
Las Vegas’ premier fine art exhibition venue, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, offers daily docent tours beginning promptly at 2 p.m. Each tour is complimentary with the purchase of admission. The 45-minute tour takes guests through exhibitions of paintings, sculptures and works on paper by the world’s most influential artists. These museum-caliber displays offer visitors a rare opportunity to view legendary works of art carefully selected from prestigious international collections.

Swan-side Dining at Swan Court at Aureole

The exclusive Swan Court at Aureole offers private outdoor dining next to a lagoon where beautiful white swans glide gracefully. Guests can enjoy a menu of seasonal dishes including artisan dry-aged beef and fresh seafood that reflect Chef Charlie Palmer’s signature progressive American cuisine. Along with dinner, rare wines from around the world can be sampled. Aureole’s visual trademark is a four-story wine tower with its very own Wine Angel Stewards, who stylishly ascend the tower to retrieve bottles.

Gaming in Style on the Beach

Directly on the sand and just feet from the crashing waves, the three-story, climate-controlled, glass-fronted Beachside Casino at Mandalay Bay offers fabulous amenities for guests. At the top sits the Villas Soleil with spectacular views of the entire Mandalay Bay Beach. Ranging in size from 250 to 500 square feet, these five villas are unlike any standard cabana in Las Vegas . Each of the contemporarily designed villas accommodates up to 16 guests and comes with cabana service and access to the private third-level pool. Each features cozy modular seating and day beds in crisp colors, a restroom, wet bar, 50-inch flat-screen television, MP3 player, safe, ceiling fan and a private deck overlooking The Beach.

Wine Tasting on the House at Onda

Onda Wine Lounge at The Mirage is an Italian-inspired lounge where guests can enjoy a selection of wines available to taste by purchasing a tasting flight or individually. Every Friday afternoon, the lounge offers free wine tastings to guests. A selection of artisan cheeses and meats is also offered. All wines will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle and also by the case which can be shipped to an address of choice.

“Carnival in the Garden” – Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Garden

From now until May 8th, visitors to Las Vegas can enjoy the “Carnival in the Garden” exhibit at Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Garden.

Spring has arrived but many places around the world are still battling cold and wintery conditions.

Come to Las Vegas, that luxury destination of bright lights and non-stop action and experience Spring at its very best.

The amazing “Carnival in the Garden” at the Bellagio features a wonderful carousel, ferris wheel and even live butterflies.

9,620 total flowers will be on display per week int eh Conservatory & Botanical Garden and during the entire length of the exhibit, a whopping total of 86,580 flowers will be used!

Filled with bright blooms and a playful carnival, the spectacular “Carnival in the Garden” floral exhibition at the Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is stunningly beautiful.

Guests can enjoy four different enchanting gardens that will lure you a variety of scents from tulips, hydrangeas and daisies.

The colorful Ferris wheel, along with a moving carousel and greenhouse full of beautiful butterflies will bring smiles to people’s faces and leave all the worries of the outside world forgotten.

The amazing moving carousel is 11 feet tall and is making its Conservatory debut.  This carnival favorite weighs more than 8,600 pounds, and covered with 330 clear bulbs, in addition to colorful acrylic balloons and a cedar ticket booth.

The stunning focal point of the “Carnival in the Garden” has to be the stone-based rustic greenhouse, housing more than 500 live butterflies from around the world.

Nearby, view a “fantasy” tree that has been decorated with cherry blossoms that easily soar 25 feet overhead, reaching for the spring sky revealed by the venue’s all-glass ceiling.

The artistic tree was initially formed with a metal skeleton and then covered with more than 420,000 feet of tightly woven willow branches.

The spring exhibit within Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens will be open for viewing until May 8th.

The exhibit is complimentary to the public and open seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Near the reception area at the luxurious Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas, the Via Fiore houses a collection of housewares, mid-priced clothing stores, a newsstand, and a Bellagio logo shop.

Like beautiful gems thoughtfully placed in their destined settings, the shops of Via Fiore gracefully outline the Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.

Below is a listing of the stores:

Dale Chihuly:
Dale Chihuly pioneered a demanding new art form blending performance art, sculpture and environments into creations of spectacular and colorful works.

Essentials:
Bellagio logo apparel, accessories, gifts, and souvenirs.

Giardini Garden Store:
Offering a wide array of garden-oriented gifts and decorative items for the home and garden.

Newsstand:
Logo items, magazines, newspapers, refreshments, sundries, wine, and wine accessories.

Courtesy of: Bellagio Las Vegas

Beginning this spring, Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens continues to feature a spectacular floral exhibition filled with vivid blooms and a magnificent one-of-a-kind series of large-scale bronze sculptural ants.

Inspired by the social nature of these industrious creatures, American artist Susan P. Cochran created a seven-member colony that represents the ideals of cooperation and teamwork.

You can enjoy four enchanting gardens that were created by Bellagio’s very talented horticulture staff. The staff provides a lush landscape for these intricately detailed creatures.

Resting below two towering yellow jonquils, a queen ant will allow guests to climb onto her back for a unique photo opportunity. The stunning 8,500-pound queen will provide an ideal vantage point for viewing an exhibit of botanical snails and bumblebees as well as brightly colored tulips, poppies, daisies, mums and daffodils.

Courtesy of: Bellagio Las Vegas

Just a few steps away, there are three 10-foot-long ants attentively preparing for the even warmer months ahead at the mouth of a 15-foot-tall flower pot, overflowing with rainbow-hued blooms. A beautiful spring butterfly will rest atop the over-sized pot while a towering 28-foot spade will stand nearby.

Overhead, bumble bees made of preserved sunflowers pause mid-flight in their tireless search for nectar.

Nearby is another first for Bellagio’s Conservatory – five giant mushrooms, ranging in size from 5 to 15 feet tall. These mushrooms will provide a natural canopy for the pair of 6-feet-tall ants found communicating below.

A jardin à la française, or French garden, will complete this fantasy botanical wonderland. Within its fragrant symmetrical borders, a large anthill will be flanked by two water spheres.

Courtesy of: Bellagio Las Vegas

A 3-foot-long ant will be seen crawling into the golden sunlight from its earthen tunnel as its industrious counterpart works nearby.

Throughout this mesmerizing exhibit, botany fans will delight to find a rare exhibition of 10 potted olive trees, each more than 100 years old. Over the years, these ancient trees have been carefully sculptured into oversized bonsai presentations.

For additional information on the exhibit within Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, please visit: http://www.bellagio.com/amenities/botanical-garden.aspx

Bellagio Hotel and Casino Resort

Bellagio is one of the most dramatic and awe-inspiring resorts in all of Las Vegas.

Located on the heart of the famous Las Vegas Strip, the Bellagio luxury hotel includes 3,933 Guest Rooms and Suites. The Bellagio is a AAA Five Diamond award winning hotel and casino resort that first opened on October 15, 1998.

The magnificent Bellagio features an incredible eight-acre lake that is located between the hotel and The Strip. The design of the Bellagio was inspired by the Lake Como resort in Bellagio in Italy.

The Bellagio was built by Las Vegas casino magnate Steve Wynn and sold later on to MGM Mirage. The land the Bellagio was built on was originally the home of the Dunes hotel, on the corner of Las Vegas Blvd. and Flamingo Dr.

When you first walk into the Bellagio, guests will immediately notice the beautiful display of 2000 colorful, glass hand-blown flowers that cover the vaulted ceiling of the lobby. The sight is definitely one to behold.

If there is one must-see show in Las Vegas, it would be “O”, by Cirque Du Solei. The entertaining show performs twice a night (7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.) from Wednesday through Sunday.

“O” translates to “water” in Italian. The Bellagio show centers around an incredible 1.5 million gallon water tank and includes an international cast of about 85 world-class acrobats, synchronized swimmers, divers and characters. They gracefully perform both in the water and above it.

Anybody who walks along the Las Vegas Strip can’t resist stopping to watch the famous Fountains of Bellagio water show. The Fountains of Bellagio is a display of water fountains and cannons choreographed to various pieces of modern and traditional music.

Back inside, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art features art from several of the most prominent artists of all time (e.g. Van Gogh, Picasso, and Monet). The masterful exhibit is a must for art lovers.

Two other popular amenities are the Conservatory and Botanical Garden. The Conservatory is an enormous, climate-controlled glass dome that showcases various exhibits throughout the year. The garden is a sanctuary to more than 7,500 flowers, and maintained by an army of talented horticulturists. The garden is an amazing and colorful display of flowers, bridges, water fountains, ponds, and gazebos.

The Bellagio also offers gamblers a world-class casino to try your Lady Luck. The casino includes a wide variety of games and betting limits.

Other amenities to enjoy include: luxury shopping at Via Bellagio and Via Fiore, more than 20 fine dining restaurants such as Jasmine, Circo, Le Cirque, Michael Mina, Picasso and the Prime Steakhouse.

Guests can also treat themselves to a world class spa, a spectacular pool, and popular nightclubs like The Bank, Caramel and Fontana Bar.

For more information, please visit: Bellagio

As Vegas’ premier exhibition venue, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art showcases magnificent works of art within a AAA Five Diamond Award resort setting.

Located in the heart of the Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas you’ll find the Gallery of Fine Art. Stop by and visit current exhibits to see the artworks that have come from museums as well as private collections.

Here you can expect to view a gallery committed to the presentation of intimate exhibitions of the world’s most compelling artists.

Each year the gallery presents world-class exhibitions of artworks and objects drawn from internationally acclaimed museums and private collections.

Definitely a things to do in Las Vegas for art enthusiasts and those interested in expanding their cultural knowledge.

Via Bellagio at the Bellagio Las Vegas is one of the most elite shopping streets in the city.

Here, high-end retailers, such as Hermes, Tiffany and Co., Chanel, Dior, Yves St. Laurent, and Giorgio Armani compete for shoppers’ attention.

Via Bellagio, the shopping arcade at the Bellagio hotel-casino, is luxury at its finest. To call it expensive would be an understatement — you could plunk down a year’s salary in less than an hour, no matter what you make. But if you’re looking to do some high-end shopping (or just observe it), the Bellagio is the place to go.

Tiffany & Co. also features the designs of Elsa Peretti, with fashionable pens that cost no more than their equivalent elsewhere (unless purchased in 18-carat gold), sterling silver baby accessories, frames and paperweights. Designer Paloma Picasso’s jewelry also is featured.

Hermes is the perfect stop if you’re looking for finely made silk scarves, ties and suits. Chanel has a great handbag collection. Moschino, Giorgio Armani and Prada will keep your wardrobe up-to-date with the latest styles from the runway.

The shops are on the second level, at the entrance — a refreshing change for those used to hotel shops stuck in the back of the building. Definitely worth a stop — if for nothing else than the time-honored tradition of window-shopping!