The New 'Mario Barth at The Mirage' Attraction Combines Nightlife and Tattooing

Tattoo mogul Mario Barth partners with The Mirage and The Light Group as Las Vegas' new triple threat. Barth has created Mario Barth at The Mirage, an exclusive lifestyle tattoo studio, interactive lounge and bar room. The baroque inspired venue is set to open its doors the first quarter of 2010.

The 4,000 square foot venue is strewn with marble flooring, lavish fabrics, extravagant chandeliers and chairs fit for a king. The traditional elaborate décor will be balanced with a rock ‘n' roll edge including glass skulls which will adorn the bar.

The tattooing portion of the venue, also known as King Ink, is operated by Mario Barth and his top rate team. King Ink will only have state-of-the-art equipment and the finest tattoo artists available. For the first time in Las Vegas, tattoo enthusiasts will be given the chance to book an appointment with world-renowned tattoo artist and CEO Mario Barth himself, skipping the typical two-year wait list.

Guests of Mario Barth at The Mirage will enjoy a high-tech interactive lounge and hot spot nightly as well as relax and sip champagne on the outdoor patio. The lounge and bar room will be managed by Las Vegas' own The Light Group.

"We're excited to have partnered with Mario Barth on this new venture which will continue to change the face of Vegas' nightlife scene," said Andy Masi, partner and CEO of The Light Group. Mario Barth at The Mirage will be one of the most highly anticipated openings in Las Vegas this winter and we're thrilled to be a part of it."

As the first of its kind, Mario Barth at The Mirage and King Ink will encapsulate cutting-edge tattoo fashion and lifestyle.

Scott Sibella, president and COO of The Mirage said, "Introducing Mario into The Mirage family is an absolute privilege for us. His energy, proven track record and reputation around the globe make this new venture a sure-fire hit."

About Mario Barth Enterprises: Mario Barth Enterprises is the premier international tattoo organization with high-end tattoo studios, a nightclub, merchandise and an online supply company which sells merchandise in 28 countries on six continents. The first OSHA approved tattoo studios in the nation, Mario Barth's Starlight Tattoo feature Barth's revolutionary sterile Intenze^TM inks. CEO, inventor, filmmaker and celebrity tattoo artist Mario Barth has an extraordinary clientele including: Usher, Sylvester Stallone, Lenny Kravitz, Tommy Lee and many others. Barth's award-winning documentary, "Under the Skin" is currently making its way through the independent film circuit where it has taken top prize at the New York Film Festival, Los Angeles Independent Festival and the Accolades Competition.

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 and recently partnered with Dubai-based Zabeel Investments, the company manages and operates twelve food and beverage venues within the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio Resort & Casino, The Mirage Hotel & Casino, Monte Carlo Resort & Casino and Treasure Island Hotel and Casino. In 2010, The Light Group's portfolio will expand to include its first hotel venture, The Harmon Hotel at CityCenter.

About The Mirage: The Mirage, the hotel that introduced the concept of destination resort to the Las Vegas Strip, offers upscale AAA Four Diamond accommodations, fashionable shopping boutiques, JET Nightclub, 170,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, and fine dining restaurants created by the world's most acclaimed designers and renowned chefs. Unique entertainment options include The Beatles^TM LOVE^TM, Cirque du Soleil's production celebrating the musical legacy of The Beatles, and the lush animal sanctuary of Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. From the iconic volcano and the 20,000-gallon lobby aquarium to the lush tropical atrium and pool, guests experience a world-class destination unlike any other. The Mirage is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM MIRAGE^TM. For more information and reservations, visit the web site at www.mirage.com, or call toll free at (800) 627-6667.