The Light Group Debuts Sleek and Sophisticated Lily Bar & Lounge at Bellagio Resort & Casino

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Light Group, Las Vegas' leading hospitality, development and management company, is excited to announce today the opening of Lily Bar & Lounge at Bellagio Resort & Casino, slated for February 2012. The Light Group's Caramel Bar & Lounge will close its doors November 1, following a blow-out closing bash on October 23.  The venue will undergo renovations and transform into the Las Vegas Strip's newest ultra-lounge, infusing a calm, cool ambiance with aspects of a high-energy club. The 3,387-square-foot lounge is located in the epicenter of the resort's casino floor and will offer an intimate nightlife experience and panoramic views of the energetic casino around them.

The Light Group has tapped leading international design firm Munge Leung to execute Lily's sleek and sophisticated design.  Patrons will be surrounded by rich mahogany colors and golden tones that provide a warm and inviting atmosphere.  Lily's design will feature luxurious elements, such as antique mirrors and imported stone from Spain. Vibrant-colored leather couches and plush community-style ottomans strategically placed throughout the ultra-lounge will highlight two, one-of-a-kind brass high-top tables which will act as Lily's centerpiece.

A great alternative to the pulsating vibe of a vibrant nightclub, Lily will be a unique upscale nightlife destination, featuring special entertainment offerings designed to draw an elite national and international clientele. An ideal location for an intimate high-end cocktail reception, Lily will provide unique versatility with its three plasma screen televisions, which can be used for corporate presentations, meetings or entertainment. Lily will present an appealing location for everything from cocktails and socializing to a relaxing and memorable corporate outing.

"Lily will offer the Las Vegas party set a fresh nightlife experience," said Light Group founding partner, Andy Masi. "Our new venue will be an intimate, luxurious setting where patrons can escape the chaos of The Strip."

The Light Group also will enlist a mixology expert to develop a unique cocktail menu, highlighted by drinks featuring organic and unexpected ingredients. Lily will be an ideal setting to enjoy a cocktail at the end of the day, watch a sports game with friends or to mingle with the fashionable crowd.  Open seven days a week, Lily will serve inventive signature drinks and an assortment of culinary offerings from The Light Group's premier FIX Restaurant & Bar.

About Lily Bar & Lounge

Lily Bar & Lounge is located in the epicenter of Bellagio Resort & Casino and will be open Monday thru Sunday, 12pm-4am. For bottle service, table reservations and additional information please visit The Light Group's website at www.lightgroup.com or call 702.693.8300.

About The Light Group

The Light Group is one of the United States' leading hospitality development and management companies, renowned for shaping the nightlife landscape on the Las Vegas Strip.  Founded by Andrew Sasson and Andy Masi, the company manages and operates 15 food and beverage venues within the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio Resort & Casino, The Mirage Hotel & Casino, Monte Carlo Resort and Casino and ARIA Resort & Casino. The Light Group's portfolio expanded in December 2009 to include five new venues at ARIA at CityCenter: HAZE Nightclub, The Deuce Lounge, GOLD Boutique Nightclub & Lounge, LIQUID Pool Lounge and UNION Restaurant & Lounge.

About Bellagio Resort & Casino

Inspired by the beautiful villages of Europe, the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio overlooks a Mediterranean-blue, eight-acre lake, where fountains perform a magnificent aquatic ballet choreographed to music and lights.  Within Bellagio are award-winning dining experiences including two AAA Five Diamond restaurants, Julian Serrano's Picasso and Le Cirque from the renowned Maccioni family. The resort's retail promenade, Via Bellagio, includes the luxury shops of Louis Vuitton Bellagio, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Prada, Fred Leighton, Chanel, Dior and Fendi.  A world-class art gallery, the exquisite Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, the stunning "O" by Cirque du Soleil®, a luxurious spa and salon and an elegant casino all add to the extraordinary Bellagio experience.  Bellagio is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International™ (NYSE: MGM).  For more information and reservations, visit www.bellagio.com or call toll free at (888) 987-6667 or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

SOURCE The Light Group