Newsroom | Mohegan Sun

WHAT:
International bestselling author, Sherrilyn Kenyon, returns to Mohegan Sun on Tuesday, March 31st to discuss her brand new novel, Instinct during an exclusive Winning Author’s event.

WHEN/WHERE:
Tuesday, March 31st
7:30pm – Live Discussion inside The Cabaret Theatre
8:30pm – Book Signing Event in The Shops at Mohegan Sun

IN DETAIL:
Readers get an exclusive look into Sherrilyn Kenyon’s latest novel, Instinct, on the day it’s released during a special Winning Authors event inside Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre. Get the inside scoop on Kenyon’s bestselling Young Adult series, The Chronicles of Nick, from the woman who wrote them all. After a live discussion, Sherrilyn will sign books and take pictures with fans inside The Shops at Mohegan Sun.

Kenyon is no stranger to #1. The International bestselling author has landed more than 65 novels on The New York Times list. Kenyon has forty five million copies of her books in print, in over one hundred countries. Her writing skills are endless and she has written everything from science fiction, to historical paranormal and even graphic novels. Most recently, two of her current series have been picked up for a major motion picture while another is being turned into a television show. To learn more about Sherrilyn Kenyon, visit her website.

*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.  Sherrilyn Kenyon will be signing copies of Instinct which will be for sale at Spin Street on the day of the event.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and view us on YouTube.

WHAT:
Meet former Amazing Race and Survivor “Twinnies”, Natalie and Nadiya Anderson, during a Reality Check event while WFSB hosts a casting call for the CBS hit show, The Amazing Race on Wednesday, April 8th.

WHEN/WHERE:
Wednesday, April 8th
2:00pm-6:00pm- Casting Call for The Amazing Race
4:00pm- Natalie & Nadiya’s Live Q&A
5:00pm- Signing Event
The Shops at Mohegan Sun

IN DETAIL:
Calling all thrill-seekers! Get ready to race on over to Mohegan Sun for your chance to audition for the Emmy Award-winning CBS reality series, The Amazing Race. Channel 3 WFSB will hold an open casting call on Wednesday, April 8th. Teams of two will be interviewed in The Shops concourse from 2:00pm-6:00pm for their shot at reality show stardom and the one million dollar grand prize! Get tips from Natalie and Nadiya Anderson of The Amazing Race and stick around for their Reality Check event featuring a 4:00pm Q&A and 5:00pm signing!

Natalie and Nadiya Anderson are double trouble in the world of competitive reality television. The “Twinnies” teamed up for the 21st and 24th season of The Amazing Race falling short both times of the grand prize. The two also competed on Survivor: San Juan del Sur and although Nadiya was the first to go home, Natalie stuck it out and took home the one million dollar grand prize as the Ultimate Survivor.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and view us on YouTube.

Tour to hit cities across the country starting on Aprill 11th; Mohegan Sun Arena scheduled for August 1st;

“This was the concert everybody wanted, this was the concerteverybody got.” -  Vancouver Province

“Bryan Adams is back with a masterclass in anthemic Rock ‘n’ Roll.” – Express, UK

“It’s not hard to see why Bryan Adams album Reckless has stood the test of time. Thousands of fans piled into the Scotiabank Centre to celebrate the album’s 30th anniversary and what they got was a roaring performance that felt impossibly personal in the 11,000 seat arena.”  – Halifax Metro

UNCASVILLE, CT (February 24, 2015) – Multi-platinum selling recording artist Bryan Adams will be plugging in once again and hitting the road with his full band in April to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his iconic Rock album, Reckless. Promoted by Live Nation, the RECKLESS 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR will kick off on April 11th in Houston, Texas at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, before hitting cities throughout the U.S., including New York City, Las Vegas, Chicago, Dallas as well as a Saturday, August 1st date at Mohegan Sun Arena, set for 8:00pm.

Tickets are $45.00 and on-sale details will be announced soon.

Adams will be performing a set that will honor not only the 30th anniversary of Reckless — a deluxe version of which was released in November 2014 featuring exclusive expanded bonus material — but also his endless catalogue of Rock classics. Originally released in 1984, Reckless produced a record six huge hits: “Run to You,” “Kids Wanna Rock,” “Somebody,” “Summer of ’69,” “One Night Love Affair” and “It’s Only Love,” a duet with the incomparable Tina Turner. Reckless also gave Adams his first U.S. #1 on Billboard with “Heaven,” as well as a Diamond Award for over a million copies sold in Canada. The album was the turning point in Adams’ career, resulting in his hugely successful World Wide in ’85 Tour.

As Canada’s best-known ambassador, Adams has spent the last three decades making music history. He has sold upward of 65 million records, toured six continents and achieved #1 status in over 40 countries around the world. He has been awarded the Order of Canada, has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and has a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame. Adams has also been nominated for — and won —several Academy Awards, Golden Globes and Grammy Awards. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has been inducted into Wembley’s Square of Fame.

Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.