Eve, The Nightclub, at CityCenter inspired by actress Eva Longoria Parker

Nightclub themes can be inspired by all sorts of things, from societal trends to music genres to geographical locations.

But, as its name implies, Eve The Nightclub, located in Crystals at CityCenter, is inspired by a person: actress Eva Longoria Parker, a partner in the enterprise that opened its doors late last year.

And make no mistake, Mali Nachum says: It's Parker's sensibilities -- sophisticated and sexy, yet fun -- that infuse the club.

"This is literally her baby," explains co-partner Nachum. Parker helped to design the club and choose its amenities and remains, even now, involved in "day-to-day decision-making."

"I think what's so exciting about Eve is that it's so much about the people who are behind it," she says.

Eve is "intimate," Nachum says -- about 8,000 square feet, with a capacity of about 800 -- but not claustrophobic, thanks largely to an airy layout and floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto Aria's fountains.

"So, the first thing that strikes you as you go into Eve is, it's a beautiful nightclub with views," Nachum says.

"I think that's why so many people come again and again, because it has that coziness, but also that sexiness."

There's a dance floor, crystal chandeliers that change colors, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, and wide-screen video screens that surround the dance floor.

Throughout the night, visitors also can see "surprise elements," such as a disco ball that descends out of the ceiling or "dancers (who) come out of the ceiling with hoops and do some amazing aerialist shows," Nachum says.

Eve is "very much all about Eva," Nachum adds, both "stylish and elegant," and offering "that wild nightclub (feel) with a classy interior. And it's not too big or too small, so people have a great time."

Eve also hosts special events, from celebrity guest appearances to fashion shows to events such as an American Red Cross fundraiser recently for Chilean earthquake relief.

It's a safe bet that Eve, and Parker, will continue to host such charitable undertakings, Nachum adds, because philanthropy is "such a huge part of her life."

Meanwhile, thanks to the neighboring Beso restaurant -- also a creation of Parker, in association with Chef Todd English -- guests even can make a night out of their visit to Eve.

"You can have a wonderful meal, then just go upstairs to the club," Nachum says. "And every one of our restaurant guests is welcome with no admission to go to the club, so you can have a whole night out."

Eve is designed to offer Las Vegans a sophisticated, classy, sexy clubbing option, Nachum said, and "I think the fact that we are part of this amazing project on the Strip, CityCenter, is exciting by itself."

Eve, located on the second level of the Crystals retail and entertainment shops at CityCenter, opens at 10:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Locals are admitted free on Wednesdays, but admission is $30 for men and $20 for women otherwise.

For more information, call 227-3838.

Contact reporter John Przybys at jprzybys@ reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0280.