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4 Welcome Letters

10 Tournament Schedule

13 For the Love of the GameTournament host Michael Jordan and golf — a perfect match

16 ARIA Resort & Casino®THIS IS HOW WE VEGASTM

24 The Shops at CrystalsUnparalleled shopping awaits at Crystals — just steps away from ARIA

30 ZarkanaTM

by Cirque du Soliel®Non-stop jaw-dropping acrobatics take center stage at ARIA

34 Shadow Creek Golf CourseA hole-by-hole profile of the tournament site, one of the world’s most beautiful golf courses

56 Stargazing at the 2013 MJCIA look back at last year’s star-studded event

64 CharitiesFive charities — Make-A-Wish®, the James R. JordanFoundation, Keep Memory Alive, Opportunity Village and Cats Care — are the beneficiaries of this year’s MJCI

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CONTENTS

R E M E M B E R W H E N Y O U R M O S T I M P R E S S I V E D R I V E

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IT IS AN HONOR to once again host the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational at the beautifulARIA Resort & Casino and Shadow Creek, one of my favorite golf courses in the world. Thisis the tournament’s 13th year and I have no doubt this will be our best event yet. As always,an amazing lineup of celebrities from the worlds of sports and entertainment will joinme for fierce competition on the golf course and fun events — all in the name of charity.

I am proud to say that since the tournament began, we have raised almost $7 millionfor a variety of deserving charitable organizations. This year’s beneficiaries are Make-A-Wish,the James R. Jordan Foundation, Cats Care and local charities Keep Memory Aliveand Opportunity Village. In addition, the participating celebrities will compete for a$150,000 purse to be donated to his or her charity of choice.

I extend my sincere thanks to all of the celebrities for their support and participation,and to our generous sponsors, hardworking tournament staff, dedicated volunteers

and the many others who contributed to makingthis year’s Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitationala reality.

I look forward to spending time and competingwith this incredibly talented group of players.I hope you enjoy your experience at the MichaelJordan Celebrity Invitational and the spectacularShadow Creek.

Warm Regards,

Michael JordanTournament Host


WELCOME TO THEMICHAEL JORDAN CELEBRITY INVITATIONAL

THANK YOU FOR BEING PART of the 13th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational.It is with great excitement that we welcome Michael, his friends and all of you to Las Vegas,ARIA and Shadow Creek for what we believe is a very special program. We share Michael’sphilanthropic commitment to important causes affecting people throughout thecountry, as well as here in our own community, and it is a true honor to partner with himon this endeavor.

We know how to throw a party like no other destination and our team has trained andprepared for this exceptional event. During your time with us, I hope you discover allthat makes ARIA unique — from its unprecedented combination of high-end service andspectacular amenities to its striking design. Both ARIA and ARIA’s Sky Suites are recipientsof the AAA Five Diamond Award — the most sought-after symbol of excellence in thehospitality industry. For us, those Five Diamonds represent a commitment we have madeto our guests to provide memorable experiences and superior service at every turn.

For only the fourth time and only for this event,Shadow Creek, one of the country’s most exclusivegolf courses, has opened its gates to the public.Perennially ranked among the country’s topcourses, Shadow Creek’s spectacular environmentmakes guests feel as if they’ve been transportedto another world. Located on the outskirts of LasVegas, Shadow Creek continues to achieve nationalrecognition and the kind of startling mystiquereserved for only a select number of golf courses.

Welcome to the Entertainment Capital of theWorld and ARIA. We are pleased to host you andhope you enjoy the magic of Las Vegas. Our teamstands ready to ensure that your weekend isfilled with unforgettable moments.

Robert H. BaldwinPresident & COOARIA


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Tournament HostsARIA Resort & CasinoMichael Jordan

Executive CommitteeCarl CohenBill CramseyPete FalconeStefanie IshiiCurtis PolkEstee Portnoy

Tournament Managers

Sarah AdamsAndrea FeldbergKevin Marsh

ARIA Marketing

Tom EvansPatricia Galas

Celebrity Services

Leslie JonesCourtney KeelerTara Melby

Hospitality Management

Tim HeitmannApril Raupple

Public Relations/MediaJenn MichaelsScott GhertnerNatalie MounierAlyson Sadofsky

Sponsorship ServicesNatalie SudellSummer Weissing

Tournament Operations

Scott BowlesKevin CurtisTyler CurtisJay Etheridge

Tournament Staff

Emily AdamsFrancisco AmadoAngelica CutriErin DevlinAlbert DobySue HeddermanRyan JamisonSusie LeeAllison LopezZack MalisowBrandy McCallumTanya NicholasGreg O’Mahony

Tournament Staff (cont.)Alex SantoroBianca SloanHannah SosaChrista SwedbergJoe Sweeney

Volunteer Chairperson

Lori Calderon

Shadow Creek Las VegasGeneral Manager, PGA

Mark Brenneman

Director of Golf

Monte Montgomery

Superintendent, GCSAA

Tim Cloninger

Hasak, Inc.Art Director

Larry Hasak

Business Manager

Melody Manolakis

Graphic Designer

Eric Guenette

www.hasak.com

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TOURNAMENT MANAGEMENT

Thursday, April 3rdPlay begins at 7:30 a.m. FIRST ROUND of MJCI Celebrity-Amateur Competition

Friday, April 4thPlay begins at 7:30 a.m. FINAL ROUND of MJCI Celebrity-Amateur Competition

Saturday, April 5thPlay begins at 9:00 a.m. FIRST ROUND of MJCI

Sunday, April 6thPlay begins at 9:00 a.m. FINAL ROUND of MJCI

3:30 p.m.(IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PLAY) AWARDS PRESENTATION — 18th Green

*Schedule is subject to change


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PAST MJCIWINNERS

Winners Score

2001 Janet Jones-Gretzky & Dan Quinn 65-67–132

2002 Janet Jones-Gretzky & Vince Coleman 67-66–133

2004 Rollie Fingers & Judd Nelson 64-70–134

Angie Everhart & John Smoltz 64-70–134 (Tie)

2005 Brett Hull & John McEnroe 67 (Rain Out Second Day)

2006 Tom Brady & Michael Jordan 66-68–134

2007 Dan Jansen & Stone Phillips 68-65–133

2008 Janet Jones-Gretzky & Vince Coleman 67 (Rain Out Second Day)

2009 Julius Erving & John Smoltz 65-64–129

2010 Julius Erving & John Smoltz 68-66–134

2011 Michael Jordan & Toni Kukoc 68-67–135

2012 Brandi Chastain & John Smoltz 66-72–138

2013 Vince Coleman & Ozzie Smith 66-67–133

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By Alyson Sadofsky

FOR THE LOVEOF THE GAME

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YOU MIGHT THINK that the legendary Michael Jordan

would have sunk a hole-in-one the first time he picked up a

golf club and mastered the game by the time he made the

turn for the back nine. But as anyone who has ever played

a round of golf knows, that doesn’t happen, even for the

all-time greats.

Jordan was a latecomer to the game of golf. He didn’t start

playing until after he left college. Introduced to the game by

fellow North Carolina alum, PGA TOUR star Davis Love III, and

some other close friends, Jordan was immediately hooked.

In the years since he picked it up, Jordan has played

thousands of rounds on courses all over the country and

world — well-known and unknown, in extreme heat and

frigid cold, in sickness and in health.

“It’s no secret that I’m extremely competitive,” says Jordan.

“Golf feeds perfectly into my competitive nature. It’s not

something you can truly master. My game, like all golfers’,

is always evolving.”

The strongest part of Jordan’s game, according to him,

is his putting, while the weakest part, he says with a laugh,

is “everything else!” A 6 handicap, his most comfortable

yardage is 110 and his most trusted club is his putter.

* * * * * *This year marks the 13th annual Michael Jordan Celebrity

Invitational (MJCI), the fourth held in Las Vegas at the also

legendary Shadow Creek. The famed course, with a mystique

like few others, is one of Jordan’s favorites and was a natural

choice when the tournament moved from its original home

at the Ocean Club on Paradise Island in the Bahamas.

“I’ve played Shadow Creek more than 100 times,” says Jordan.

“It’s both incredibly beautiful and incredibly challenging.”

Jordan has teed it up at the ultra-exclusive Shadow Creek

with pros Fred Couples, Dustin Johnson and Tiger Woods,

among others; scores and stories, sadly, remain private.

Jordan’s best score at the course is a 69 and his favorite

hole is No. 8, which he calls “a terrific par 3, and absolutely

gorgeous.”

He is a two-time MJCI winner, pairing with NFL great Tom

Brady in 2006 and former Chicago Bulls’ teammate Toni

Kukoc in 2011 to take home the trophy.

“It gets pretty intense out there,” Jordan explains of his

tournament competitors. “We have a lot of current and former

athletes who attend and everyone is out to win.”

But as much as he loves the golf and the camaraderie of

old friends and new at MJCI, it’s the tournament’s charitable

component that he finds most meaningful. Since it began,

the tournament has raised $7 million for a variety of worthy

causes. This year’s beneficiaries include Make-A-Wish (for

Photo by B

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e/NBAEA young MJ works on his game.

which Jordan serves as Chief Wish

Ambassador), the James R. Jordan

Foundation, Cats Care, Keep Mem-

ory Alive and Opportunity Village.

* * * * * *While he’d rather be out on the

links himself, Jordan is also an avid

student and spectator of the game.

In 2009, Couples asked Jordan to

serve the President’s Cup team as

an “unofficial” assistant captain

as the United States took on an

international team representing the

rest of the world (minus Europe) in

the biennial competition. And

Jordan is a regular on the sidelines

of the Ryder Cup, the U.S. vs. Europe

competition, attending every Cup

match since 1995. In 2012, old

friend Love tapped Jordan to be the

team’s honorary captain.

* * * * * *Jordan became the first former

player to become the majority owner of an NBA

franchise when he took the helm of the Charlotte

Bobcats (which will reclaim the “Hornets” moniker

next season) in 2010. But his busy schedule with

the Bobcats, his myriad business ventures, charitable

obligations and family commitments doesn’t allow for

as much time on the links as he would like.

But don’t we all try to make time for the things

we love to do? Jordan is no exception. In

2013, Jordan moved into his new home in

the Bear’s Club, an exclusive golf community

in Jupiter, Fla. When he’s not in Charlotte

with his team or on business travel elsewhere,

a trip to the golf course is now no further

than his backyard. For a man who has

played 108 holes in one day, it’s a welcome

head start.

On his home course — and here in Las

Vegas at Shadow Creek — it’s impossible to

miss Jordan. His Carolina blue and white

golf cart, replete with Jumpman logo on

the front, Gatorade in the cup holder and

booming music stands out and always

draws a crowd.

“I’m able to relax in my own way with my

friends playing golf,” Jordan explains. “If I’m

going to play, I play to win. That’s enjoyable

to me. That’s fun.”

Michael Jordan and golf. A perfect match. •

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At the 2012 Ryder Cup with Davis Love III and Fred Couples.

MJ’s very recognizable golf cart.


NO CITY IN THE WORLD is like Las Vegas and within

this non-stop city of lights, entertainment and excitement is

ARIA Resort & Casino, a cutting-edge, destination resort in

the center of it all. ARIA has earned its place among the finest

hotels in the country having received the highly coveted AAA

Five Diamond Award in its first year and maintaining that

level of excellence ever since. Soon after, the spectacular ARIA

Sky Suites were recognized with both the AAA Five Diamond

and Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards, also distinguishingit among the country’s premier luxury hotels. With these

honors, ARIA boasts two award-winning hotels with distinct

experiences all under one roof.

Even with all these accolades, ARIA continues to develop

dynamic new offerings to provide guests with even more reasons

to visit again and again. Check out all that’s new:

For foodies everywhere, ARIA serves up an impressive culinary

line up from a collection of the world’s most-renowned chefs

and restaurateurs including Michael Mina, Sirio Maccioni,

Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Masa Takayama, Shawn McClain

and Julian Serrano.

WHAT’S NEW ATARIA RESORT & CASINO



Now FIVE50 Pizza Bar along with a newly remodeled buffet

serve up more tantalizing options.

Pizza and beer anyone? That has been taken to a new level

at ARIA where James Beard award-winning chef Shawn McClain

debuted his first casual concept, FIVE50 Pizza Bar, located

next to the action of the Race & Sports Book. The restaurant,

featuring built in wood-fired ovens, a high-energy bar and a

walk-up slice counter for guests on the go, also offers small

plates, handmade pastas, an artisanal charcuterie selection,

decadent desserts and an impressive beer selection. The

name “FIVE50” is inspired by the temperature pizza is cooked

at and, more importantly, is the time the pizza bar celebrates

a special happy hour offering daily. This is McClain’s

second venue at ARIA — the chef is the visionary behind the

popular Sage restaurant.

Not sure what you are in the mood for? The ARIA Buffet

may be the answer. Enjoy exploring all the areas of the

redesigned feast for the senses including everything from

Asian, Italian, Mediterranean and Latin to Tandoori, Carvery,

Salad Bar and Sweets. Traditional buffet favorites, such as

unlimited crab legs and grilled prime meats carved to

guests’ specifications, remain and are enhanced with new

offerings such as the fish market station, displaying a selection

of fresh fish and shellfish with skilled chefs cooking the day’s

catch right before guests’ eyes.

Look beyond all of this diverse and extremely tasty dining

and you’ll discover the impressive new cocktail and wine

programs throughout the resort. At Sage, ARIA’s mixologist

The Buffet at ARIAJames Beard Award-winning Chef Shawn McClain

and Executive Chef Richard Camarota


Five50’s Truffle Pizza Deluxe King Room

Now Five50 Pizza Bar along with a newly remodeled buffet serve up more tantalizing options

Craig Schoettler has elevated

the beverage offerings to

mirror Chef Shawn McClain’s

commitment to seasonality by

incorporating the use of fresh

fruit purees and homemade

bitters intodaily cocktail offerings.

He’s also developed an ice

program with flavored ices and

crystal clear cubes for sipping

spirits; has created a house-made

syrup program that produces

fresh ginger, vanilla and coffee

demerara; and has collected an extensive list of brown

spirits that focuses on rare bourbons and scotches. To

round out the choices, Sage’s Master Sommelier

Nick Hetzel and ARIA’s Director of Wine Kim Wood

have put together a well-curated wine list.

With the interest in craft beer continuing to grow,

ARIA expanded its award-winning food and beverage

program with the March debut of Cabaletta, a Saison

Golden Ale brewed exclusively for ARIA by Stillwater

Artisanal Ales. Cabaletta's light and crisp body is

comprised of pilsner malt and wheat, accented with

herbal and grassy German

hops, resulting in a rich color

and earthy aroma. It offers a

sophisticated yet approachable

beverage option that can be

appreciated by craft aficionados

as well as the casual beer

drinker. ARIA’s personal brew is

available on tap throughout

the resort’s restaurants, bars

and lounges.

Las Vegas, known as the

City of Entertainment, has earned

this reputation through awe-inspiring productions and

a variety of shows that provide something for everyone.

Zarkana™ by Cirque du Soleil® at ARIA is no exception.

This production is a quintessential Cirque du Soleilspectacular featuring an international cast of 70

world-class acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, high wire

and trapeze artists performing acts that can’t be seen

anywhere else in Las Vegas. Recently added to the show’s

roster is a must-see aerial strap act performed by twin

brothers who deliver a breathtaking performance

evoking an aerial hand-to-hand number.


ZarkanaTM by Cirque du Soleil®

ARIA Mixology

NOW SLICING. Here’s where you’ll find pizza by award-winning Chef Shawn McClain, beer by microbreweries, and an atmosphere by ARIA. Whether it’s 2 pm or 2 am.

Aria.com | Dining Reservations 877.230.2742


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HAZE Nightclub MAYA LIN Silver River, 2009 located in the Main Lobby

Groom’s Lounge at the Wedding Chapel


After the exhilarating show, you may not want the

night to end and ARIA knows how to keep the party going.

From bars and lounges to the invigorating HAZE Nightclub,

there’s a place for everyone to catch up with old friends,

make new ones and celebrate good times.

If that celebration includes a couple in love, the chrome,

gated double doors of The Wedding Chapel at ARIA, which

opened this past year, provides an unexpected Vegas

wedding experience for tying the knot. Inside the chapel,

delicate live flowers weave their way up walls upholstered

with infinity symbols to create a sense of romance and

opulence. Adjoined to the chapel for easy access, private

bride and groom rooms provide a gathering place to

prepare for the special day. The groom’s room is the envy

of all men with its lounge featuring a pool table and wet

bar allowing the groomsmen to relax and enjoy a unique

bonding moment.

If your passion is for watches, check out Hour Passion,

the new multi-brand watch boutique. With some of the

most globally revered brands including Longines, Rado,

Tissot, Balmain, Certina, Mido, Hamilton, Calvin Klein,

Swatch and Flik Flak, you’re sure to fall in love before leaving

this store.

With so much new to see and experience, complementing

all that ARIA already has to offer, the options allow guests

to design the ideal trip filled with just the right amount of

energy, excitement, indulgence, pampering and relaxation

one can handle. •

The Wedding Chapel at ARIA

Hour Passion



AS GUESTS JOURNEY THROUGH a world of

couture, art and culinary delights within The Shops at Crystals,

they will discover many of the most-celebrated retailers

in the world as well as the largest collection of flagship

locations in the United States. Truly a shoppers’ paradise,

Crystals is home to many unique-to-market luxury stores

including Dolce & Gabbana, Lanvin, Miu Miu, Saint Laurent,

Brunello Cucinelli, Harry Winston, Roberto Cavalli, Stella

McCartney and Tom Ford.

The Shops at Crystals was designed to be unlike any

other shopping experience. Each store was created with a

design concept that has never been used elsewhere, with

many stores offering items that can’t be found elsewhere.

This unique approach provides even the most discriminating

shoppers with bragging rights when they discover special

items created exclusively for this location.

Crystals recently welcomed several fabulous retailers to

this spectacular list to further entice the avid shopper.

LALIQUE, the internationally renowned inventor of modern

jewelry and master in the art of glassmaking, brings the

first home goods boutique to Crystals. Loro Piana continues

its six-generation legacy of delivering fine cashmere, wool

products and luxury goods from Italy and showcases the

new “Gifts” offering. The premier Swiss watchmaker and

jeweler, Richard Mille, expands its collection to Crystals with

a new showroom and exclusive VIP area.

Tourbillon’s new boutique is the largest and most

impressive store to date within the Swatch Group family.

Only in a Tourbillon boutique can guests peruse prestigious

brands such as Breguet, Blancpain, Glashütte Original,

Jaquet Droz, Leon Hatot and Omega under one roof. In homage

to the parent company's namesake, a selection of exclusive

watches and jewelry from the Swatch brand is featured at

the Crystals’ location.

THE SHOPS ATCRYSTALS


Established in Rome in 1962, the legendary house

of Valentino expands to The Shops at Crystals and

carries the largest selection of products in Las Vegas

with items from all retail categories including the latest

ready-to-wear, handbag and shoe collections.

Traveling in style is easy with a piece from German

luxury luggage manufacturer, RIMOWA. The flagship

location at The Shops at Crystals offers exclusive

items, including the new leather goods collection

and RIMOWA accessories.

This month Crystals welcomes a luxury beauty

destination with the opening of the first Sisley

boutique in the country. The boutique

features Sisley’s high-end skincare,

makeup and fragrance collections

along with areas for private skincare

consultations, full makeup applications

and an exclusive spa room where

customers can experience Sisley’s

signature facial treatments.

Multiple landmarks can be found

throughout Crystals such as a three-story

sculptural Tree House designed by David

Rockwell, a striking staircase inspired

by Rome’s Spanish Steps, a “changeable

artwork” flower carpet reflecting the

seasons, and cutting-edge ice and water

sculptures. Around every turn awaits a

remarkable experience.

At the heart of Crystals is the

incredible customer service delivered

by the Concierge, who serve as fashion

consultants, personal shoppers and

more. Whether securing reservations at one of MGM

Resorts’ dynamic restaurants or shows, or selecting

the season’s hottest items, the Concierge deliver a level

of personalized service that sets a new benchmark in

the retail industry. The Concierge Desk is located at

the “trunk” of the iconic Tree House.

All this exploring and shopping leads to a need to

fill more than one’s wardrobe, and Crystals’ dining

options are as gratifying as the stores. From SHe by

Morton’s, a dining and nightlife concept launched by

Eva Longoria and partner Tilman Fertitta, Pan-Asian

cuisine at Social House and Mastro’s Ocean Club to

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CRYSTALS FUN FACTS• Crystals has more high-end flagship stores than any other shopping center in the

United States including the largest Louis Vuitton in North America and flagships for the

houses of Prada, Bottega Veneta, FENDI, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Dolce & Gabbana Men’s

and Women’s, Roberto Cavalli, Bally, Tourbillon, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Ermenegildo Zegna.

• In addition to an extensive list of flagship stores, Crystals houses Las Vegas’ largest Hermès,

Cartier, Harry Winston, Dior, Balenciaga, RIMOWA, Loro Piana, Valentino and Pucci stores.

• Crystals has the largest collection of unique-to-market luxury stores in Las Vegas including

Tom Ford, Brunello Cucinelli, BVLGARI, Donna Karan, H.Stern, Kiki de Montparnasse,

Kiton, Lalique, Lanvin, Mikimoto, Miu Miu, Nanette Lepore, Paul Smith, Porsche Design,

Stella McCartney, TAG Heuer, Richard Mille, Saint Laurent Paris and more.

Todd English P.U.B., Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina

and the newly opened Bobby’s Burger Palace by Food

Network star and celebrity chef Bobby Flay, the cuisine

choices are widely varied and sumptuous.

When the shopping experience is complete, your

room awaits just steps away if staying at ARIA,

Vdara or Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas. Crystals also

offers complimentary, 24-hour valet and, as part of its

commitment to sustainability, complimentary electrical

vehicle charging.

For a full list of the stores at Crystals, please visit

crystalsatcitycenter.com; store hours are Sunday —

Thursday, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.

– midnight. For more information, call (702) 590-9299. •

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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL® is knownthroughout the world for its

creative, colorful and awe-inspiring

productions that challenge the

imagination and the limits of the

human body. Since this Quebec-

based company began in 1984,

close to 150 million people in

more than 40 countries on six

continents have witnessed the

spectacle that is Cirque du Soleil. ARIA is proud to be the new home to Zarkana™

following hugely successful engagements at Radio

City Music Hall in New York City, Arena Madrid and

Moscow’s Kremlin State Palace Theatre. TIMEmagazine

proclaimed it “the show of the

summer” in New York City and

The New York Times called it “aah-inspiring.” During its triumphant

2011-2012 international run,

Zarkana was seen by more than

1.5 million people.

The new resident show at ARIA

joins other long-running shows in

Las Vegas including “O” at Bellagio,Zumanity, The Sensual Side of Cirque

du Soleil at New York-New York, KÀ at MGM Grand, TheBeatles LOVE at The Mirage, CRISS ANGEL Believe at

Luxor and Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay.

Zarkana is a spirited voyage through an abandoned

NON-STOP JAW-DROPPING ACROBATICS TAKE CENTER STAGE AT ARIA

ZARKANATM

theater where an extraordinary

circus comes to life. Populated by

a motley collection of off-the-wall

characters and incomparable

acrobats, Zarkana is a visual vortex

set in a twisted acrobatic fantasy universe where,

little by little, chaos and craziness give way to a

true celebration.

“Zarkana’s set and visuals depict a universe thatis boldly new,” said Zarkana’s director, FrançoisGirard, who is best known for his film The Red Violin.“We are very proud of the acrobatic content, surely

one of the strongest ever presented.”

Zarkana is a quintessential Cirque du Soleilspectacular featuring an international cast of 70

world-class acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, high wire

and trapeze artists. A number of the high-level

acrobatic acts are unique to Zarkana and cannot be

experienced in any of the other Cirque du Soleilshows in Las Vegas. These acts include a ladder

balancing act, a rhythmic juggler, the banquine

and Russian bar acts, flag manipulation, a high

wire act involving fire and an artist who recreates

the show’s scenes in sand. Recently added to the

show’s roster is an aerial strap act performed by

twin brothers on single and double straps. They

deliver a breathtaking performance evoking an

aerial hand-to-hand number.

Also new to Zarkana is the music. Composer

Nick Littlemore, a prolific Australian musician,

songwriter and producer, perhaps best known

as front man of the acclaimed Sydney-based

electronic act PNAU, and one half of the electro-pop

duo Empire of the Sun, has created new tracks

for the show. During the 90-minute show, guests

will hear six new tracks along with another one

third of the tracks that were re-orchestrated.

The name Zarkana is a fusion of the words

“bizarre” and “arcane” (arcane meaning “mystery”

or “secret”). The twisted fictional world of Zarkanais an elusive destination that is fantastic yet

bizarre. The name refers to the irresistibly odd

and delightfully strange aura of this place and its

inhabitants.

Zarkanaperforms Friday through Tuesday at 7 p.m.

and 9:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase

tickets, call (877) 253-5847, (702) 531-2031 or visit

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1H O L E

par 4344 yards

FROM AN ELEVATED TEE, thisaesthetically pleasing hole has a large, visiblebunker on the left side with a stream runningthe length of the hole. The approach requiresan accurate mid-range to short shot into areceptive green guarded by a bunker onthe right side and water on the left.


THIS TEE SHOT REQUIRESaccuracy “down the middle.” The

beautifully groomed fairway is guardedby large trees on the right side and an

unrewarding swale to the left. As playersapproach the green, there is a large

drop-off that is heavily bunkered.

2H O L E

par 4381 yards


3H O L E

par 4449 yards

A LONG TEE SHOT is necessarybetween a large calming pond andbunker on the left and trees on the right.This is followed by an equally long,uphill second shot into a bunkerlessgreen. An error made over the greenwill leave a very difficult chip.


THIS SIGNATURE PAR-5 requiresa long, accurate drive favoring the

right-center of the fairway. A large scenicpond runs down the left side with deepbunkers and a weeping willow huggingthe corner. Fairway shots should remainright-center as the hole narrows toward

the small, receptive green. 4H O L E

par 5512 yards


5H O L E

par 3140 yards

A GORGEOUS VALLEY of pinetrees grabs any golf shot not well-struckand left short of the green. This forestmakes No. 5 one of the most visuallyintimidating holes on the course.


ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULTpar 4s on the course, No. 6 is a slight

dogleg right. The width of the fairway isnarrow with a bunker on the right sideand the approach shot will leave a long

iron to a green protected by deepbunkers on the right. This green is thelargest on the course, slopes from backto front and left to right, and is a true

test from tee to green.

6H O L E

par 4442 yards


7H O L E

par 5490 yards

A DIFFICULT, BUT STRIKINGthree-shot hole starts with a nice, widefairway. The second shot should becarefully placed between multiple bunkers.The green can be approached on the groundor in the air if the pin is on the right side,but it it’s on the left, a high-lofted shotis required.


THE SECOND OF Shadow Creek’spar 3s sits alone in a breathtakingvalley. The hole plays a little shorterthan normal because it is downhill;

however, the bunker short left of thegreen should be avoided if possible. 8

H O L E

par 3162 yards


9H O L E

par 4391 yards

A DRIVE AVOIDING a creek onthe left and in between fairway bunkersis a must on this visually stunninghole. The closely mowed fringe on therighthand side will kick a ball onto thegreen. Although the back-left pin affordsa view of the stone bridge, it might bethe toughest pin on the course.


ONE OF THE PRETTIEST HOLESon the course, No. 10 is a medium-length, dogleg-right par 4 around a

large fairway bunker. A tee shot steeredtoo far from the bunker will go through

the fairway into an elegant family of pinetrees. The amphitheater green, dominated

by a large pine tree short and right,can be attacked by running a shot upthe left side or a lofted shot over the

greenside bunker.

10H O L E

par 4394 yards


11H O L E

par 4284 yards

THIS IS THE SHORTEST par 4 onthe course and requires a lot of thought.A pin on the left side of the green canbe approached aggressively; however,any pin on the narrow, right side of thegreen is best attacked with a full wedgesecond shot. Players must avoid thetreacherous bunker at all costs.

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12H O L E

par 4355 yards

THIS MEDIUM LENGTH, uphillpar 4 is the last good opportunity for abirdie prior to the difficult stretch of thefinal six holes. After a well-placed drive,a short iron is called upon to a largeuphill green that slopes severely backto front. Any approach shot past thepin will result in a tough two-putt.


THE PICTURESQUE TEE SHOTmust be played to a long, undulating

and narrow green. The green is guardedby a bunker on the front, right side anda pond situated 30 feet below the putting

surface that will catch any errant teeshot to the right. 13

H O L E

par 3203 yards


14H O L E

par 4442 yards

THIS DIFFICULT DOWNHILL14th hole forces a precise tee shotfavoring the left side of the fairway.From there, a large pine tree guardsthe left side of the green and anexquisite lake guards the right.Missing this green will result in adifficult up-and-down.

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15H O L E

par 4433 yards

A SET OF DEEP BUNKERSlines the right side of the fairway and ameandering stream runs down the leftside — both of which must be avoidedon the tee shot. With a solid drive, amid-to-long iron awaits the approachshot to a deceptively sloped green.


THIS MASSIVE PAR 5 can seldombe reached in two. Bunkers guard the

right side of the fairway and a large groveof pine trees guards the left. After a

precise lay up, the approach shot mustfind the putting surface or players will

be left with a very difficult recovery. 16H O L E

par 5561 yards


17H O L E

par 3140 yards

THE SMALL GREEN is framedbeautifully with a pond guarding thefront of the green and an enchantingwaterfall protecting the back left portion.The shortest of Shadow Creek’s par 3scan be very challenging depending onthe direction of the wind. There simply is no room for error.


AFTER A WELL-PLACED tee shotover water, a decision must be made toeither go for the green in two or lay upshort of the pond on this spectacular

finishing hole. If the decision is to play itsafe and lay up, a challenging third

shot over the lake remains to the three-tiered green.

18H O L E

par 5503 yards


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