Blush Boutique Nightclub

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Blush Boutique Nightclub
Blush Boutique Nightclub
Address3131 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
United States
Location Las Vegas Strip
Opened2007
Closed2011
Website
Official website

Blush Boutique Nightclub was a nightclub located in the Wynn Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip. It was the first boutique nightclub in Las Vegas. It opened Labor Day Weekend 2007 and closed in September 2011. [1] [2]

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History

Casino developer Stephen A. Wynn and night club operator Sean Christie created Blush Boutique Nightclub in 2007.

Prior to partnering with Wynn Las Vegas, Christie was a founding member and managing partner of The Light Group. He was also part of The Lyons Group which owns and operates more than 30 nightclub venues on the East coast.

Formerly the location of Lure, the venue was completely remodeled under the direction of Wynn's Executive Vice President of Design Roger Thomas.

The club hosted acts such as Flo Rida. [3] In 2009, a "champagne bottle-buying contest" between basketballer Kobe Bryant and professional poker player Antonio Esfandiari took place in the club, with Bryant's winning $21,000 bill hitting national tabloid news. [4]

Description

The 4,500-square-foot (420 m2) club featured a lit onyx dance floor and a lantern ceiling sculpture. The lighting and sound system was designed by John Lyons, winner of the World Club Award.

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References

  1. "Boutique nightclub Blush will close Saturday". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2011-09-07. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
  2. Corbin, April (2011-09-07). "Blush nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas to close Sept. 10". lasvegassun.com. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
  3. "Flo Rida Performs Live at Blush Boutique Nightclub". vegasnews.com. 9 April 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-04-14. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
  4. Sarah, Feldberg (13 September 2011). "Blush Boutique Nightclub says goodbye". LasVegasWeekly.com. Archived from the original on 2015-09-25. Retrieved 26 October 2020.

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