The Smith Center for the Performing Arts ↗
Hoover Dam-inspired Indiana limestone Art Deco grandeur, sweeping marble staircases, and private jazz-club acoustics for cultural galas, weddings, and milestone soirées.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: Hybrid Room Rental + F&B Minimum · Includes Nevada's statutory +32.2% service-and-tax stack upfront.
| Statutory Cost Line Item | Standard Weekday | Tier-1 Convention Week |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment | $16,500 | $24,500 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $24,000 | $32,000 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (22%)
Taxable · NRS 372
| $5,280 | $7,040 |
| Clark County Sales Tax (8.375% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $2,452 | $3,270 |
| Nevada Live Entertainment Tax (9% LET) | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+32.2% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $31,732 $176 / guest all-in
| $42,310 $235 / 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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Verified Google Reviews · The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Attended the CenterWell AEP Kickoff Event at Myron’s inside The Smith Center, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish! The venue is absolutely stunning, elegant, and provided a beautiful setting for the morning presentation and performance”
“A Classy and Emotional Night at The Smith Center! I had a wonderful experience last night for my first visit to see the touring production of "The Notebook" the musical. The building itself is a masterpiece. It is thoughtfully designed with a stunning Art Deco”
20-Point Architectural & Operational Dossier
Unredacted Venue Specification
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
2-minute stroll across Donald W. Reynolds Symphony Park lawn from Keep Memory Alive, with dedicated circular formal porte-cochère and attached garage.
Tailored Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $24,000 base + 22% admin ($5,280) + 8.375% tax ($2,452)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (180 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $22,446 | $26,100 | $30,798 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.375% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($6,264) is subject to 8.375% sales tax ($2,710). | $7,718 | $8,974 | $10,589 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$5,061 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$12,090 with 25% AV service fee). | $5,975 | $7,029 | $8,083 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $36,139 | $42,103 | $49,470 |
Synchronized 3-Venue Hold Strategy
1m walk · Symphony Park Cultural District (On-Site) • 14 Mins to Summerlin
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.
2m walk · Downtown Summerlin & Red Rock Convention Wing (Adjacent)
Private indoor-outdoor Summerlin sanctuary with fire-lit cabanas, crystal-chandelier salon doors, and golden-hour vows framed by Red Rock Canyon's sandstone cliffs.
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54 acres of rushing stone waterfalls, koi streams, mature palms, and a vaulted timber-and-chandelier glass rotunda in tranquil Summerlin.