Keep Memory Alive Event Center (Symphony Park) ↗
Frank Gehry's soaring 38-foot undulating stainless-steel and glass masterpiece—Las Vegas's #1 non-casino icon for 501(c)(3) charity galas, couture weddings, and milestone celebrations.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: Hybrid Room Rental + F&B Minimum · Includes Nevada's statutory +33.3% service-and-tax stack upfront.
| Statutory Cost Line Item | Standard Weekday | Tier-1 Convention Week |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment | $24,000 | $34,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $35,500 | $45,500 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (23%)
Taxable · NRS 372
| $8,165 | $10,465 |
| Clark County Sales Tax (8.375% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $3,657 | $4,687 |
| Nevada Live Entertainment Tax (9% LET) | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+33.3% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $47,322 $215 / guest all-in
| $60,652 $276 / guest all-in
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Statutory Note: Closed-door corporate receptions, seminars, and dinners without public admission or live ticketed entertainment are exempt from Nevada's 9% LET.
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20-Point Architectural & Operational Dossier
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Parent Resort Campus Integration
The undisputed architectural crown jewel of Las Vegas philanthropy and couture weddings: Frank Gehry's soaring stainless-steel canopy and adjacent Art Deco Smith Center deliver museum-caliber gravitas with 100% non-casino privacy—and every rental dollar at Keep Memory Alive directly supports the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
Resort Outside-AV Policy: Welcomes vetted Las Vegas gala AV, live-auction paddle-raise display teams, floral/scenic designers, and string ensembles or live bands with $0 punitive hotel AV markup ($5M COI + certified house rigging compliance).
Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
Direct I-15 / US-95 / Bonneville Ave arrival with private gated valet apron—14 minutes from Summerlin, 18 minutes from Henderson, and zero Strip casino traffic.
Tailored Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $35,500 base + 23% admin ($8,165) + 8.375% tax ($3,657)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (220 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $27,434 | $31,900 | $37,642 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.375% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($7,656) is subject to 8.375% sales tax ($3,313). | $9,433 | $10,969 | $12,943 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$5,631 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$13,452 with 25% AV service fee). | $6,648 | $7,821 | $8,994 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $43,515 | $50,690 | $59,579 |
Synchronized 3-Venue Hold Strategy
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