Wynn Magazine - Las Vegas
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which are basically small balls of computerized light. They're scattered around the club and synced up. The idea is for the lights to basically tell a story." And as for those cannons, they're real and powerful. Marvels Waits, "You feel the heat when those things go off!" The DJs will benefit from upgrades of their own, with the booth turned into a virtual theater, fronted by screens displaying high-definition foot- age and prepping the crowd for dramatic sets. As megahot entertainers such as Avicii and Kaskade are introduced, the screens drop and the beat-driven action begins. "Our technology is something you will feel as an experience; we want it to be subtle rather than a force that overwhelms you," Waits explains. "People like to mingle and chat and interact with their friends. We're doing a lot to enhance the experience of coming to XS, but we're also maintaining nightclub integrity. It's about being social. We're not creat- ing a concert hall; we're bolstering DJ culture with good energy and a strong vibe." The fresh touches at the nearby Encore Beach Club become evident as soon as you enter this stunning poolside paradise inspired by the best of St-Tropez. "Every server working at Encore Beach Club will have a custom bikini from Luli Fama," says Sean Christie, Managing Partner of Surrender, Encore Beach Club, and the steps-away restaurant Andrea's. "We're rolling bar carts outside the club so that people can get drinks while they wait in line to get in. There have been technological upgrades, Ludacris gets the crowd pumping at Surrender in March. Moonlit poolside VIP cabanas at Surrender. photography by k arl l arson photography (surrender); barbara kraft (cabanas) 64 Wynn nIghTLIFE SPOTLIghT