The Vegas Sphere

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02 October 2023, 06:58 PM

Mikhailoh

Pretty awesome. My daughter is working on that project.

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"A mob is a place where people go to get away from their conscience" Atticus Finch

02 October 2023, 07:11 PM

Steve Miller

Very cool!

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02 October 2023, 07:13 PM

jon-nyc

Is this something that can still be seen? I happen to be going to Vegas tomorrow.

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02 October 2023, 07:14 PM

Mikhailoh

A look at U2's opening residency. Pretty incredible stuff. Even cooler on the inside.

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/...as-sphere-residency/

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"A mob is a place where people go to get away from their conscience" Atticus Finch

02 October 2023, 07:16 PM

Mikhailoh

Jon, I doubt tickets are available, but you could try.

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"A mob is a place where people go to get away from their conscience" Atticus Finch

02 October 2023, 07:21 PM

QuirtEvans

It's gonna be there for a long, long time. It's being described as possibly the premier concert venue in the world.

03 October 2023, 09:22 AM

wtg

quote:
Originally posted by Mikhailoh:
Pretty awesome. My daughter is working on that project.

Well that's pretty neat. What is she doing?

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03 October 2023, 10:40 AM

Mikhailoh

Project/Production management. But there are a lot of people working on it. Not sure if she's been onsite at all.

One reviewer did not care for the U2 show. The band does seem a bit dwarfed by the venue.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/musi...8cc8043b5f7ba4&ei=17

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"A mob is a place where people go to get away from their conscience" Atticus Finch

03 October 2023, 11:05 AM

Bernard

I have never had much motivation to visit Vegas, but now I do. Footage of the U2 concert is spectacular, what a night that must have been. I saw this video that was posted after opening night...

https://youtu.be/OOg-nVlsde4?feature=shared

03 October 2023, 11:17 AM

Mikhailoh

This is what happens when the hallucinogen generation is in charge.

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"A mob is a place where people go to get away from their conscience" Atticus Finch

03 October 2023, 01:33 PM

Piano*Dad

Since both of my kids now live in Las Vegas, I suppose I will become a regular visitor.

Going there in December to watch eldest get his Ph.D. bestowed, and then going back in June for his marriage.

04 October 2023, 11:20 AM

Steve Miller

quote:
Originally posted by Piano*Dad:
Since both of my kids now live in Las Vegas, I suppose I will become a regular visitor.

Going there in December to watch eldest get his Ph.D. bestowed, and then going back in June for his marriage.

Congratulations!

My favorite attraction in Las Vegas is the mob Museum in the old Clark County courthouse. It’s quite large and very well done. I also like the fine art exhibit at the Bellagio.

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04 October 2023, 12:16 PM

CHAS

quote:
This is what happens when the hallucinogen generation is in charge.

-Mikailoh

The usual quote option is not available on my screen.

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09 October 2023, 07:06 PM

Axtremus

https://www.thestreet.com/trav...opular-charge-sphere

quote:
"Self-parking on site will be $100, while valet parking will cost $125. This sets a new record for Las Vegas parking, which up until seven years ago was free everywhere on the Strip that a concert was ever staged," ...

The Sphere has only about 300 parking spaces, so most cars will be forced to park at nearby casinos. That likely contributed to both the adjacent Venetian/Palazzo and Wynn/Encore properties adding parking charges for people not staying at their resorts.