NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., Sept. 29,
2016 /PRNewswire/ -- As guests step into MGM National
Harbor later this year, they'll be greeted by a vibrant
horticultural scene that immediately engages all of the senses.
Envisioned by renowned designer Ed
Libby, the MGM National Harbor Conservatory is certain to
become a must-visit destination in the Capital Region.
Whimsical yet elegant, the 15,000-square-foot, two-story
Conservatory at MGM National Harbor will be a floral showcase of
the sights and colors of winter, spring, summer and fall – along
with a special display in celebration of Chinese New Year.
The Conservatory, which sits within a stunning glass-topped atrium,
will be flooded with natural light by day and mingle with the stars
by night, offering two distinct experiences for guests.
"From art to architecture, beauty and style are at the core of
MGM National Harbor, which is why we designed the entire resort
around this magnificent botanical vision," said Bill Boasberg, general manager of MGM National
Harbor. "With Ed Libby's unbridled creativity and impeccable taste,
The Conservatory will wow guests from around the world, introducing
an attraction unlike anything on the East Coast."
The resort's inaugural winter exhibit, "Holiday Reflections,"
will elicit feelings of whimsy steeped within a sense of modern
glamour. Created with more than 70,000 white carnations,
poinsettias, orchids, hydrangea and kalanchoes, this sophisticated
winter wonderland will feature a frozen bridge leading to a
contemporary forest filled with a series of geometric,
glass-mirrored holiday trees ranging from eight to 60 feet in
height; deconstructed wreaths; mirrored gift boxes; and oversized,
glittering ornaments suspended from The Conservatory's glass
ceiling.
For three decades, Ed Libby &
Company Events has been designing majestic floral and crystal
compositions for prominent recording artists, actors and companies
across the United States including
the "Wall Street Concert Series" featuring artists like
Rod Stewart, Lionel Richie, Beyoncé and Kanye West. The company also has created
multiple installations for the annual Macy's Flower Show in Herald
Square, and now Libby will bring his expertise and artistic touch
to MGM National Harbor with a series of seasonal displays through
2017.
Libby said, "Every display will be a feast for the senses. My
intention is to take traditional elements that evoke the feelings
of each season and use them in non-traditional ways: the holidays
without evergreens, springtime in Washington without cherry blossom trees – or
at least not in the style one might expect. The idea is to create a
series of seasonal installations that require a cerebral
interpretation, while maintaining the glamorous and thoughtful
aesthetic synonymous with MGM National Harbor."
While many travelers may be familiar with the celebrated
Conservatory & Botanical Gardens at Bellagio Resort &
Casino in Las Vegas, The Conservatory at MGM National Harbor will
dazzle visitors with a completely unique experience that captures
the sensibility of the region. With artful elegance and a
touch of grandeur, it will become a must-see destination along the
Eastern seaboard.
About MGM National Harbor
The newest addition to the
MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) portfolio, MGM National
Harbor's unrivaled setting offers stunning panoramic views of the
eastern shore of the Potomac River in Maryland. The $1.4
billion resort sits a short distance from Washington, D.C. to the north and historic
sites, including George Washington's
Mount Vernon estate across the
river in Virginia. The 24-story,
308-room resort will feature premier amenities and experiences for
locals as well as visitors from around the world including a
dynamic casino with over 125,000 square feet of space that includes
slots, table games and poker; a world-class spa and salon; an
entertainment theater with flexible seating for up to 3,000;
high-end branded retail; 53,000 square feet of meeting space; and
restaurants from renowned local, national and international chefs.
MGM National Harbor is slated to open in the fourth quarter of
2016.
About Ed Libby & Company
Events
What began in a small workspace in his home 30 years
ago, Ed Libby & Company Events
has blossomed into a design studio built on creativity, hard work
and flowers, still an essential element of all Ed Libby designs. Libby has traveled extensively
throughout Europe and Asia, incorporating influences from his
travels into each design. He has designed multiple installations
for the annual Macy's Flower Show in Herald Square, the "Wall
Street Concert Series" featuring artists like Rod Stewart, Lionel
Richie, Beyoncé and Kanye
West, and has made guest appearances on popular television
shows such as NBC's TODAY, TLC's Cake Boss and
America's Next Top Model to name a few.
Forward-Looking Statements
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that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. MGM National Harbor has based these statements on
management's current expectations and assumptions and not on
historical facts. Examples of these statements include statements
regarding the expected opening date of the casino resort and scope
of the amenities to be offered. A number of important factors could
cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in
such forward-looking statements, including effects of economic and
market conditions, competition with other destination travel
locations throughout the United
States and the world, and the design, timing and costs of
the projects and risks relating to permits, licenses, financings,
approvals and other contingencies and additional risks and
uncertainties described in the MGM Resorts International Form 10-K,
Form 10-Q and Form 8-K reports (including all amendments to those
reports) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In
providing forward-looking statements, MGM National Harbor is not
undertaking any duty or obligation to update these statements
publicly as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise, except as required by law.
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