MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL TEAMS UP WITH CSI: THE EXPERIENCE TO SUPPORT NEVADA VICTIMS OF CRIME PROGRAM
9/21/2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2010
MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL TEAMS UP WITH CSI: THE EXPERIENCE TO SUPPORT NEVADA VICTIMS OF CRIME PROGRAM
LAS VEGAS – In support of the first anniversary of CSI: The Experience at MGM Grand, MGM Resorts International’s Corporate Philanthropy Program will match the contribution made by CSI: The Experience of $1 per ticket sold during the week-long anniversary celebration to the Nevada Victims of Crime Program. CSI: The Experience will celebrate an exceptional first year at MGM Grand on the Las Vegas Strip from September 20-26.
“MGM Resorts is pleased to partner with CSI to support this very worthy cause,” said Jocelyn Bluitt, Director of MGM Resorts International Community Affairs and Philanthropy. “Visitors will enjoy the mysteries of CSI: The Experience, and, at the same time, help to ease the challenges of real-life victims of crime.”
A challenging and fun multi-sensory attraction, CSI: The Experience places guests in the role of crime scene investigator as they solve one of three true-to-life mysteries. Spanning 12,000 square feet and featuring thousands of hand-made props, CSI: The Experience comes to life through a captivating multi-media environment featuring dazzling special effects, meticulous crime scene recreations and two state-of-the-art crime labs.
Located along MGM Grand’s Studio Walk, CSI: The Experience is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with the average experience lasting between 60 and 90 minutes. General admission is $30 per person; re-entries are priced at $26 with proof of prior admission. Special group pricing is available for parties of 15 or more. Advance ticket purchases are recommended. CSI: The Experience is designed for guests 12 years of age or older. Multimedia portions of the exhibit are presented in English with Spanish subtitles. For more information, call MGM Grand at (702) 891-1111 or go online to www.mgmgrand.com or www.csiexhibit.com.
The Nevada Victims of Crime Program is dedicated to providing immediate assistance to victims of violent crimes in Nevada. The program was established in 1969 and operates under the Nevada State Board of Examiners. For more information on the program, please visit www.voc.nv.gov.
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