Paradise Road and Harmon Avenue is where the KISS Army meets Arnie’s Army.
The KISS in this instance is the band, and the KISS Army is its official, worldwide fan club. Arnie’s Army is a reference older than my family’s antique melodeon but is apt because Arnie’s Army were followers (maybe still are) of golf great Arnold Palmer, and danged if KISS isn’t connected to golf right here in Las Vegas.
Opening in January is the KISS By Monster Mini Golf, the center of which is to be an 18-hole, glow-in-the-dark miniature golf course in a theme attraction that will incorporate an arcade game area, a gift shop, a wedding chapel and a cafe.
This info spilled out like fake blood flowing from the mouth of Gene Simmons back in June, but the “when” is something new. It was originally thought to be open by the end of this year. The attraction is in the Shops at Harmon Square, across from the Hard Rock Hotel and next door to Rumor Boutique Hotel.
Other details announced by the folks at Monster Mini Golf, who operate 30 such miniature golf courses across the country:
• The KISS gift shop is the largest of its kind in the United States. So spend freely like Ace Frehley.
• The on-site wedding chapel is to be named the Hotter Than Hell Wedding Chapel. My vote would have gone to the Love Gun Wedding Chapel, which maybe is why I am single.
• The name of the eatery is the Rock 'n Roll All Nite Cafe. Not sure of the portion sizes, but a line in the song hints, “Baby, baby, that’s quite a lot.”
• Fans themselves are part of the design. Something called Kiss Army Paper will be developed, adorned with photos sent into the company by fans (at least, it is expected they are fans) dressed as a KISS band member. You can purchase this opportunity, with three price points determining how large your photo will be and where it will be displayed (go to MonsterMiniGolf.com/KISS for information).
The business promises nonstop KISS music, trivia contests and related fan activity. This can only lead to an idea that is long overdue: A KISS-Cirque du Soleil production, and I’d pitch Excalibur for that showcase.
If it ever happens, we’ll all know how to dress.
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