The Pearl Concert Theater at The Palms Grand Opening April 21 Gwen Stefani Headline Performance

The Pearl Concert Theater at The Palms Grand Opening April 21 Gwen Stefani Headline Performance

The Country's Finest State-of-the-Art Concert Theater to Host Stefani in Official Grand Opening of Venue

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Palms Casino Resort announced today that the official grand opening of The Pearl will take place April 21, 9:00 p.m. featuring Gwen Stefani. It will be a sure bet that the nation's newest concert theater and Las Vegas' premier intimate venue will have everyone who loves music talking about the state-of-the-art theater.

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"We are honored to have Gwen Stefani open The Pearl and know that this evening combining the grand opening of The Pearl and Gwen's performance will usher in a new era in concert entertainment in Las Vegas. We are anxious for the entertainment industry, our valued guests, and music lovers from all over the country and the world to see The Pearl. We took every step to make this venue one of the best and most intimate theaters ever built. We hope that everyone will see that dedication and that it will lead to more enjoyment at their favorite concerts and many one-of-a-kind moments on stage," said Palms owner George Maloof.

Preview tours of The Pearl at the Palms solidified the feeling amongst executives at the property that no stone was left unturned in creating the nation's most perfect concert theater. Media from around the country were treated to hard hat tours with the owner of the Palms and viewed each amenity in The Pearl in the raw construction phases, having the chance to understand the intimacy of the venue and the enormity of its impact on the market and the music world. Now, the wait is over. In just a few short months, Gwen Stefani will take the stage of The Pearl and christen the newest 'it' venue in the U.S. as only a star of her stature could.

"We considered many internationally-renowned acts for the grand opening of The Pearl and knew that Gwen Stefani was the perfect match for the inaugural concert. It seemed so natural to combine someone of Gwen's talent as an artist, including her undeniable style, with a venue whose design and dedication to its guests will be just as groundbreaking and trendsetting," explained Maloof.

Tickets are $100, $150, $250 and a limited number of VIP tickets are also available. Tickets go on-sale February 10 at noon. Please visit any Ticketmaster location, call 702-474-4000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com to purchase tickets.

About Gwen Stefani:

Gwen Stefani is a music and fashion icon. Beginning with her career as the lead singer of the multi-platinum Grammy award winning band No Doubt, Gwen has performed the world over including the Super Bowl halftime show and opening slots for the Rolling Stones and U2. Her multi-platinum debut album, 2004's Love. Angel. Music. Baby., featured the breakout hit "Hollaback Girl" which went on to become the first song ever to reach the 1 million digital download milestone. Along the way Gwen has graced the covers of countless music, fashion and lifestyle magazines all while launching her own hugely successful L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers clothing and accessories lines. 2007 marks the launch of Gwen's world tour in support of her already platinum new album, The Sweet Escape, which includes the hit singles "The Sweet Escape featuring Akon" and "Wind It Up."

About The Pearl:

The Pearl is Las Vegas' premier concert theater boasting accommodations for up to 2,500 ticket holders. Featuring a stage just four feet from the floor and the farthest seating area being a mere 120 feet from the stage, The Pearl offers the utmost in intimate viewing of your favorite acts. Private and semi-private skyboxes are located on each side of the venue offering private bars, lounges and restrooms. The Pearl is a marvel of modern technology using only top quality sound and video equipment throughout. Hard wired to The Studio at The Palms, The Pearl allows artists to create a cost-effective live album with efficiency and without additional venue set-up. For more information, please visit www.palms.com.

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CONTACT: Alissa Kelly of PR Plus, +1-702-696-1999, alissa@prpluslv.com,
for The Pearl at The Palms Casino Resort; or Larry Fink of Palms Casino
Resort, +1-702-942-7777, Larry.fink@palms.com

Web site: http://www.palms.com/

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