FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ANIMAZING GALLERY AT GRAND CANAL SHOPPES AT THE VENETIAN AND THE PALAZZO LAS VEGAS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING WITH SPECIAL EVENT HOSTED BY ORIGINAL CATWOMAN, JULIE NEWMAR Tweet it! #VEGAS Original Catwoman, Julie Newmar hosts exclusive meet and greet event @AnimazingGallery inside @ShopGrandCanal on Dec.9! WHAT: Animazing Gallery at Grand Canal Shoppes inside The Venetian® and The Palazzo® Las Vegas to welcome original Catwoman, Julie Newmar on December 9 for an exclusive meet and greet. To kick-off the opening of the newest flagship exhibit, the much anticipated event will feature an exclusive autograph signing, giving guests first dibs on a limited edition canvas by famed comic artist, Alex Ross. With only 66 prints available, commemorating the year of the 1966 Batmobile, the special edition piece debuts Alex Ross’s first and only rendering of Newmar. Paying homage to one of her most famed roles, Newmar will be taking guests back in time with a grand entrance in the classic 1966 Batmobile. Media will have the opportunity to take photos of the iconic actress and stylish ride before the event begins. WHO: In 1966, Julie Newmar was urged by her brother at Harvard to pursue the role of Catwoman in Batman and her sense of humor and physicality made her this show’s most popular villain. The legendary actress is also known for her role in an episode of the Twilight Zone in addition to the lead character in My Living Doll. Founded in New York City, Animazing Gallery began its emphasis on abstract cartoon art in the mid 1980s. Now boasting over 3,000 square feet, the two-level gallery at Grand Canal Shoppes specializes in Contemporary Art, Pop Art, Surrealism one-of-a-kind Illustration art created by a range of renown illustrators such as Charles M. Schulz, Maurice Sendak and Theodor Seuss Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss. Artists represented include Peter Max, Tom Everhart, Tim Cantor, Daniel Merriam, Fabio Napoleoni, Salvador Dali, Romero Britto and Alex Ross. For more information, visit www.animazing.com For more information on Grand Canal Shoppes, visit www.grandcanalshoppes.com. WHEN: Saturday, December 9 Media Check-in: 3:15 p.m. Photo Opportunity: 3:30 p.m. Event: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. *** Media Looking to cover must RSVP to [email protected] *** WHERE: Grand Canal Shoppes inside The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas 3377 Las Vegas Blvd. South Suite 2245 Las Vegas, NV 89109 ### About Grand Canal Shoppes Located inside The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas, the center boasts 160 specialty brands and world-class restaurants nestled around a charming and faithful reproduction of Venice’s Grand Canal, complete with cobbled walkways, street side cafes and live entertainment. Signature brands including Nevada’s only Barneys New York, Jimmy Choo, Dooney & Bourke, Louis Vuitton, Swarovski, Fendi, SuitSupply and Salvatore Ferragamo create an unparalleled retail environment that includes a star- studded line-up of restaurants headed by famous celebrity chefs: Wolfgang Puck’s CUT, Emeril Lagasse’s Delmonico Steakhouse, Mario Batali’s OTTO Pizzeria, Buddy Valastro’s Buddy V’s and Carlo’s Bakery, Gianpaolo Putzu’s Canaletto and SUGARCANE raw bar grill. The center is also home to entertainment superstars, TAO Asian Bistro & Nightclub, and Lavo Italian Restaurant and Nightclub. For more information, visit www.thegrandcanalshoppes.com. Media Contact: Allied Integrated Marketing [email protected] (702) 889-2705 .