Mohegan Sun will give Player’s Club members another reason to sit and enjoy their favorite slot machines on September 14th, 28th and 30th.  Guests who play between 6:00am and Midnight will earn double Player’s Club points on any slot, any limit.

Guests will earn double points at any slot, any limit, just by having their Player’s Club card inserted into their favorite slot machines. Each point earned is equal to one dollar and can be used at Mohegan Sun’s hotel, The Shops at Mohegan Sun, restaurants, Mohegan Sun Travel, Mohegan Sun Mobil Gas Station & Convenience Store, tickets to shows and events, and the world-class Elemis Spa.

Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. Must be a valid Player’s Club member.  Membership is free. Simply stop by any Player’s Club booth to sign up.  All guests joining the Player’s Club will receive a free gift. 

Visit any Player’s Club booth for official rules.

 Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States.  Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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.

The 8th annual Sun WineFest returns to Mohegan Sun from January 28 through January 30, 2011. Can’t-miss events including the Grand Tasting, Celebrity Chef Dine Around, Elite Cru Tasting, Whiskey & Bourbon Tasting and Bubbles & Bon Bons go on sale September 7th through Ticketmaster.

Grand Tasting

The weekend’s main event is the Grand Tasting, which will be held in the Convention Center from 12:00pm to 5:00pm on Saturday, January 29th and Sunday, January 30th. Main Stage events and celebrity chef demonstrations during the Grand Tasting include demonstrations from Bobby Flay, Todd English, the Mohegan Sun WineFest Grape Stomp, the 7th annual Mohegan Sun Oyster Open and more.

During the Grand Tasting, guests can sample more than 1,000 fine wines and specialty beers.  Guests can ask questions, hear commentary from winemakers and beer experts, and enjoy delicacies from some of the region’s finest restaurants by purchasing tasting portions of signature dishes at a nominal rate. Exhibitors showcasing related services such as wine storage, culinary accessories and specialty foods will also be featured. 

Tickets are $70.00 for a one-day pass and $110.00 for a weekend pass. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Channel 3 Kids Camp. 

Celebrity Chef Dine Around

Complementing the Sun WineFest 2011 weekend is the Celebrity Chef Dine Around. This guest-favorite benefiting the Connecticut Sports Foundation will feature an all-star culinary line-up.

The evening will feature delectable dishes prepared by world-famous chefs, television celebrities and cookbook authors including Bobby Flay, Todd English, Jasper White, Donatella Arpaia and Robert Irvine.  Each dish will be paired with extraordinary wines whose winemakers will be on-hand to meet and greet guests. 

The Celebrity Chef Dine Around takes place on Saturday, January 29th from 7:30pm to 11:00pm. Tickets are $175.00 per person.

Elite Cru Tasting

Introduced last year, the Elite Cru Tasting returns to Sun WineFest in The Cabaret Theatre on Saturday, January 29th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. The Elite Cru Tasting offers select vintages from premium wineries (Silver Oak Napa Valley, Antinori Solaia, Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia, Duckhorn Three Palms Vineyard Merlot, to name a few) accompanied by scrumptious hors d’oeuvres. This unique event will give guests an opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with some of the best winemakers in the world in an intimate setting.

Tickets for the Elite Cru Tasting are $200.00 and include a Grand Tasting ticket as well as a complimentary Bottega del Vino stem.

Whiskey & Bourbon Tasting

New to Sun WineFest 2011 is the Whiskey & Bourbon tasting presented by Beam Global Spirits and Wine, which will kickoff the weekend on Friday, January 28th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Leffingwells Martini Bar. Guests will be able to enjoy delectable hors d’oeuvres under the world’s largest indoor planetarium dome and taste a variety of fine bourbons including Maker’s Mark, Booker’s, Knob Creek and Jim Beam, among others. A dedicated space will also be provided for a premium cigar sampling hosted by Davidoff ─ one of the worlds most sought-after cigars.

Tickets are $75.00 per person and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Connecticut Sports Foundation.

Bubbles & Bon Bons

Ending the Sun WineFest 2011 weekend is the brand-new Bubbles & Bon Bons event in The Cabaret Theatre from 6:00pm to 9:00pm on Sunday, January 30th. Bubbles & Bon Bons will give guests a chance to sample a variety of high-end champagnes, chocolates and cheeses and will be a perfect way to conclude the Sun WineFest weekend. Tickets are $95.00 per person.

For more information on Sun WineFest 2011 events, featured personalities and hours and area hotel information, visit sunwinefest.com or Facebook and Twitter at facebook.com/sunwinefest and twitter.com/sunwinefest.

Tickets to the weekend events go on sale Tuesday, September 7th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log onto Tickemaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office or sunwinefest.com starting Wednesday, September 8th, subject to availability. 

SUN WINEFEST 2010 is a production of Cirilli Associates LLC, a Connecticut-based marketing firm that specializes in event concepts, event production, and customized marketing and sponsorship programs.

Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States.  Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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.

 Beginning on September 6th through October 25th, guests sixty years of age or older can start circling Mondays on their calendar again as Mohegan Sun’s Forever Young Mondays return.  An array of rewards will be offered including mid-day live entertainment in the Wolf Den, two Slot Tournaments, stellar shopping discounts and, of course, delicious dining deals.  

Grabbin’ Gifts

The first 3,000 guests with a Player’s Club card will receive a special gift by visiting the Summer Coat Check in Casino of the Earth starting at 9:00am.  Each week will feature a new gift.  Guests are also encouraged to bring a friend or family member over sixty. Even if they aren’t a Player’s Club member, they can sign up for free and receive a gift plus $10.00 in Free Slot Play Bonus.

Can’t Miss Dining Deals

Over at Big Bubba’s BBQ, guests will receive 20% off the entire check.   A can’t miss two-for-one meal is to be had at Seasons or Sunburst Buffet. Johnny Rockets  will offer guests a 10% discount off food and beverage purchases.

Jasper White’s Summer Shack and Jasper White’s Summer Shack Express will offer a delicious Fish Sandwich and a cup of Chowder for $15.00. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is set to give away a free small coffee with any purchase of six or more doughnuts.  At The Dubliner and Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe, guests who buy one entrée will receive a second entrée half-off.  Some restrictions do apply.

Stellar Shopping Deals

Even more savings are to be had at The Shops at Mohegan Sun, starting with America’s Memories, where a 20% discount will be offered on all memorabilia.  At Citizen Watch, get 10% off all watches (excluding Signature Collection, Campanola, Limited Edition and special sale items).  A walk to Sun Shoes will reward guests with 30% off any full-priced shoe. Sunglasses U.S.A. will offer guests 15% off their entire purchase (excluding sale items).  Guests who take a visit to Trading Cove will receive 25% off any purchase over $50.00. And at Mohegan Sun’s Everything Under the Sun, Sky Essentials and Autumn Essentials, guests will receive a free gift with any purchase of $10.00 or more (excluding health and beauty aids, tobacco and sale items).

Shopping and dining deals apply only to Player’s Club members sixty years of age or older and participants must present a Player’s Club card and valid form of identification. Player’s Club membership is free.

The Wolf Den Takes You Back

Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den will feature special acts that will take you back with two mid-day performances on select Mondays throughout September and October taking place from noon to 12:45pm and 1:15pm to 2:00pm.

Guests can join us on Labor Day, September 6th when the Bronx Wanderers will play a wide selection of Rock & Roll hits from yesterday.  On September 13th and October 18th, Rick K. and the Allnighters will take their classic Rock & Roll show to the Wolf Den stage.  On September 20th, The Main Street Cruisers will play their ‘’retro’’ Rock & Roll oldies.  Phil Dirt & The Dozers head into town on September 27th and October 25th with a full set list of vintage Rock & Roll songs mixed with a new twist for today. The very talented band, Next Movement, will be performing their R&B, Soul and Pop in the Wolf Den on October 11th. 

There is also a 7:00pm performance on the same day for all entertainers listed above.  Must be 21 years of age or older to enter the Wolf Den and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hit The Slots…Tournament Style

With a minimum-guaranteed prize pool of $7,500, Mohegan Sun is adding even more excitement to Forever Young Mondays with two exclusive Slot Tournaments. On Monday, September 27th and Monday, October 25th, guests can buy in for just $10.00 for a chance to win.  Registration is from 8:00am – 4:00pm across from Birches Bar & Grill in Casino of the Earth.  Sessions will run every fifteen minutes starting at 9:00am.

Cash or Player’s Club points may be used to buy-in and sessions will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.  The prize pool will increase based on the amount of participants that register.  Official rules will be available at time of registration.

Must be sixty years of age or older and present a Player’s Club card and valid form of identification to redeem offers. Please visit mohegansun.com/forever-young for more information on Mohegan Sun’s Forever Young Mondays.

Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States.  Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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.

UNCASVILLE, CT (August 17, 2010) – Mohegan Sun is proud to announce a special performance by The Band Perry during the 2nd annual ‘MADD About Dancing’ competition in the Uncas Ballroom on Friday, October 1st.

The up and coming country sensations will perform a special set during the dancing competition that will feature the chart topping hits “Hip To My Heart” and “If I Die Young.” The performance will highlight an evening filled with Connecticut celebrities dancing in various styles including the Tango, Rumba, Waltz and Swing.

Discovered by Country sensation Garth Brooks’ manager Bob Doyle, The Band Perry was signed in 2009 by Republic Nashville and hasn’t looked back since. The band immediately released their debut single “Hip to My Heart” which peaked at #20 on the Billboard Country Music charts earlier this year. Their second single “If I Die Young” followed and also rose to the Top 40 on the charts. They are currently working on their self-titled debut album which will be released later this year.      

This is the second year Mohegan Sun has teamed up with MADD, WCTY and Arthur Murray Dance Studios to host a night filled with fun, entertainment and competition as attendees raise awareness and funds for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

Doors to the Uncas Ballroom will open at 7:00pm where guests will have the opportunity to enjoy hand-passed hors d’oeuvres and participate in a silent auction featuring Steiner memorabilia, as well as autographed guitars from famed musicians and more before the celebrities take the stage at 8:00pm with their professional dance partners.

The group of celebrities includes: Veronica Ballestrini, local Country artist; Reischea Canidate, on-air personality at ESPN; Brittany Decker, Miss Connecticut 2010; Mike DiMauro, Assistant Sports Editor and Columnist for the New London Day; Mark Dixon, Meteorologist at WFSB; Dave Elder, WCTY Program Director and Afternoon Host; Charles Jaskiewicz Norwich Board of Education member; and Bram Weinstein, on-air personality at ESPN.

For the competition, each celebrity will be paired with a professional dance partner from Arthur Murray Dance Studios and will perform two short routines. Female celebrities will perform the Tango and Rumba, while male celebrities will try their hand at the Waltz and Swing.

Tickets to “MADD About Dancing” are $50.00 per person and benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving. They are on sale now and at the following locations: all participating Arthur Murray Dance Studios, the MADD state office in East Haven, the WCTY building in Norwich and at Mohegan Sun’s Box Office.

Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so guests are encouraged to come early. For more information, visit: mohegansun.com/entertainment/signature-events.html.

About Arthur Murray Dance Studios:

Arthur Murray Dance Studios has been teaching the world to dance for over 98 years and has been located in the Connecticut area for over 50 years. During this time, Arthur Murray has been happy to support numerous causes for local charities and organizations. Ballroom dancing’s recent rise in popularity has only further strengthened the notion that Arthur Murray has held all along. Ballroom dancing is one of the healthiest and most positive activities a person can do to enrich their life. We are happy once again to offer our support to the MADD organization in their efforts to keep our loved ones safe. 

About MADD:

The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, to support the victims of this violent crime and to prevent underage drinking. MADD Connecticut is committed to clearly and powerfully advocating for victims of alcohol-related crashes. MADD delivers quality services to hundreds of families each year at no cost to them, as well as help victims/survivors through the multitude of emotions and criminal proceedings that take place through court accompaniment and by providing grief counseling and support groups.

MADD’s goal is to eliminate drunk driving and educate Connecticut youth about underage drinking. MADD introduces and follows legislation concerning bills to strengthen drunk driving laws. 

About WCTY:

WCTY, based in Norwich, Connecticut, is the home of continuous Country favorites for listeners in southeastern Connecticut. Hall Communications, a family-owned company that owns and operates 21 radio stations on the East Coast including six stations in Connecticut, has been in operation in eastern Connecticut since 1964.

About Mohegan Sun:

Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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.

Beginning on July 31st, handicappers can head to Mohegan Sun’s Race Book for a chance to win accommodations to The Orleans Hotel & Casino, $1,500 in cash and an entry to the Horse Player World Series Handicapping contest in Las Vegas.  Greyhound and Thoroughbred race enthusiasts will have a shot each week to earn a spot into the final championship qualifier on September 11th.

Guests can earn entries in qualifying contests which will be held on July 31st, August 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th and 29th. The contests will be live money wagers on Palm Beach Kennel Club and Saratoga Race Course events with an entry fee of $40.00 per participant.  The player who accrues the most money in each contest will win a cash prize and a spot into the final championship qualifier.

A trip to Las Vegas will be in the grasp of one grand prize winner once the action is underway during the final championship qualifier on September 11th.The entry fee for the qualifier will be $100.00 and handicappers will be required to make five $5.00 wagers at Palm Beach and five $5.00 win wagers at Belmont Race Course.   

Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. Must be present to participate, need not be present to win. For official rules and information, please contact the Mohegan Sun’s Race Book or visit mohegansun.com. 

Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States.  Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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.

The day to show Dad appreciation is near and what better way to say “thank you’’ than with a gourmet meal or a gift he will remember at Mohegan Sun? A variety of specials will be featured throughout the property on June 20th including:

Todd English’s Tuscany will celebrate Father’s Day with their delicious chef’s tasting. Diners will begin with a Caprese Salad tossed with Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Basil and Burrata Cheese. The second course will consist of Veal Ravioli with Thyme Mushroom Cream. Next, Petit Filet with Seared Foie Gras and Horseradish Silk Potatoes. Topping off the meal will be a Strawberry Rhubarb Napoleon dish with Cardamom Cream for dessert. The special is offered at $50.00 per person from 4:00pm to 10:00pm and will be offered at $85.00 per person with wine pairings.

Birches Bar & Grill will prepare a three-course meal beginning with a choice of Soup or House Salad and then a Roast Prime Rib of Beef served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus Spears and Horseradish Cream. For dessert, a seven layered Caramel Mousse Bomb with Chocolate covered pretzel pieces will be prepared. The meal will be offered at $24.95 per person from noon until midnight.

Michael Jordan’s Steak House will serve dinner from 5:00pm to 11:00pm and guests can feast on a King Cut 20-ounce Prime Rib Steak served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Rosemary Demi Glace and a Sundried Tomatoes and Mushroom Skewer for $35.00 per person. Looking to surprise Dad? Diners can order steaks, steak sauces and many other items inside the Michael Jordan Restaurant store at Mohegan Sun or online at michaeljordansteaks.com. Shipping is free and packages start at $109.95.

Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe will prepare a delicious 20-ounce Prime Rib served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Rosemary Demi Glace for $32.00 per person.

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville will have Dad in paradise with a special meal consisting of an 8-ounce Rib Eye Steak topped with Blue Cheese and Tequila Lime Shrimp with Vegetables for $24.95. Additionally, every Dad will receive two complimentary scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Oreo Cookie Crumbles, Whipped Cream and a Cherry for dessert.

Big Bubba’s BBQ will honor Father’s Day with a Prime Rib dinner which will include a Twice-Baked Potato and an additional side for $22.95.

In addition to the delicious menu items that will be located throughout the property, Mohegan Sun also has a variety of unique gifts that Dad will enjoy.

Spoil Pop at Elemis Spa with a Men’s Escape Package that includes a 50-mintue Deep- Tissue Massage, 50-minute Skin IQ Facial, 50-minute sport pedicure and a 30-minute sport manicure for $364.00.

From May 22nd until Father’s Day, Tommy Bahama’s ‘’On the Flip Side Event’’ will give shoppers a $50.00 reward for every $250.00 they spend to use towards a future purchase.

Guests who visit Margaritaville’s Smuggler’s Hold can enter Dad into a special drawing that will award one lucky father a Golf Bag. 

Brookstone will give shoppers a chance to buy Dad the coolest new gadgets with a variety of discounts including $25.00 off of Wireless Outdoor Speakers, $10.00 off of Handheld Massagers, $100.00 savings on iSqueez Foot Massagers, a buy one Biosense Pillow and Better Than Down Pillows or Comforters and get 50% off of the second and when you buy two Panasonic Batteries, you get one free. 

Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States.  Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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.

On July 1st, the battle to become Mohegan Sun Poker’s Player of the Year begins. The promotion, exclusive to Player’s Club members, will have tournament and cash game poker players bluffing, calling and raising their way to the top of the leader board each month.

In order to claim this top honor, players who participate in Mohegan Sun daily poker tournaments (major and special tournaments not included) will receive 1 promotional point for their participation in each tournament. The player who accumulates the most promotional points and the cash game player who accumulates the most hours from July 1st through December 31st will be awarded Mohegan Sun’s Poker Player of the Year. Players can climb the leader board monthly by placing on final tables. The following promotional points will be awarded for top ten finishes:

• 1st = 15 Points
• 2nd = 9 Points
• 3rd = 8 Points
• 4th = 7 Points 
• 5th = 6 Points
• 6th = 5 Points
• 7th = 4 Points
• 8th = 3 Points
• 9th = 2 Points
• 10th = 1 Point

Mohegan Sun’s Player of the Year will receive luxurious overnight accommodations at Mohegan Sun, a complimentary seat into a poker tournament and additional prizes.

Cash players will earn hours towards the promotion, each hour will have players on their way to Player of the Year.

On the way to the top, Mohegan Sun will also award Player of the Month. Each month the player who accumulates the most promotional points in tournaments and the most hours played in cash games will be named the players of the month.  The winners will each receive a $75.00 comp to one of Mohegan Sun’s restaurants.  Player of the Month promotional points and hours will be accrued beginning the first of the month and ending the last day of the month.

Tournament points and cash hours may not be combined. Ties will be determined by the total number of events played during the promotional month, year or quarter. For a complete schedule of daily poker tournaments, please visit mohegansun.com/playing/poker.

Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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.

 Looking for a quick getaway that will have you sitting back, relaxing and recharging your batteries? Look no further and treat yourself to an overnight stay for two complete with a fifty-minute spa treatment and breakfast with Mohegan Sun’s Welcome Wellness package.               

Mohegan Sun introduces the Welcome Wellness package, a mini retreat equipped with a spa treatment and gourmet breakfast. Check in for a night at Mohegan Sun’s plush hotel and you’ll also receive:

-          A choice of a fifty-minute Swedish massage or facial at the Elemis Spa at Mohegan Sun

-          A breakfast for two at Todd English’s Tuscany

Welcome Wellness starts at $135.00 per person, based on double occupancy. Mention code PTWEL when booking.

To book, call 1.888.777.7922 or visit mohegansun.com/special-packages for more information. Restrictions may apply to all packages. Pricing is based on a one-night stay and double occupancy. Gratuity is not included. Packages are based on availability. 

Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States.  Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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.

Mohegan Sun is proud to present the second annual ‘MADD About Dancing’ competition in the Uncas Ballroom on Friday, October 1st. Ten Connecticut celebrities will burn up the dance floor with a variety of dancing styles including the Tango, Rumba, Waltz and Swing. This is the second year Mohegan Sun has teamed up with WCTY and Arthur Murray Dance Studios to host a night filled with fun, entertainment and competition as attendees raise awareness and funds for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). A special guest performance will also be announced at a later date.

Doors to the Uncas Ballroom will open at 7:00pm where guests will have the opportunity to enjoy hand-passed hors d’oeuvres and participate in a silent auction featuring Steiner memorabilia, as well as autographed guitars from famed musicians among other items before the celebrities take the stage at 8:00pm with their professional dance partners.

The group of celebrities includes: Veronica Ballestrini, local Country artist; Reischea Canidate, on-air personality at ESPN; Mike DiMauro, Assistant Sports Editor and Columnist for the New London Day; Mark Dixon, Meteorologist at WFSB; Dave Elder, Program Director and Afternoon Host; Desiree Fontaine, Co-Host of Connecticut Style; Charles Jaskiewicz Norwich Board of Education member; Miss Connecticut 2010; Cathy Poulin, Director of Public Relations for Bob’s Discount Furniture; and Bram Weinstein on-air personality, at ESPN.

For the competition, each celebrity will be paired with a professional dance partner from Arthur Murray Dance Studios and will perform two short routines. Female celebrities will perform the Tango and Rumba, while male celebrities will try their hand at the Waltz and Swing.

Tickets to “MADD About Dancing” are $50.00 per person and benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving. They go on sale to the public on Tuesday, June 1st and are available at the following locations: all participating Arthur Murray Dance Studios, the MADD state office in East Haven, the WCTY building in Norwich and at Mohegan Sun’s Box Office.

Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so guests are encouraged to come early. For more information, visit: mohegansun.com/entertainment/special-events.html

About Arthur Murray Dance Studios:

Arthur Murray Dance Studios has been teaching the world to dance for over 98 years and has been located in the Connecticut area for over 50 years. During this time, Arthur Murray has been happy to support numerous causes for local charities and organizations. Ballroom dancing’s recent rise in popularity has only further strengthened the notion that Arthur Murray has held all along. Ballroom dancing is one of the healthiest and most positive activities a person can do to enrich their life. We are happy once again to offer our support to the MADD organization in their efforts to keep our loved ones safe. 

About MADD:

The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, to support the victims of this violent crime and to prevent underage drinking. MADD Connecticut is committed to clearly and powerfully advocating for victims of alcohol-related crashes. MADD delivers quality services to hundreds of families each year at no cost to them, as well as help victims/survivors through the multitude of emotions and criminal proceedings that take place through court accompaniment and by providing grief counseling and support groups.

MADD’s goal is to eliminate drunk driving and educate Connecticut youth about underage drinking. MADD introduces and follows legislation concerning bills to strengthen drunk driving laws. 

About WCTY:

WCTY, based in Norwich, Connecticut, is the home of continuous Country favorites for listeners in southeastern Connecticut. Hall Communications, a family-owned company that owns and operates 21 radio stations on the East Coast including six stations in Connecticut, has been in operation in Eastern Connecticut since 1964.

About Mohegan Sun:

Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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.

By planning ahead, guests can take advantage of the finest accommodations Mohegan Sun has to offer at an amazingly-reduced price.  Mohegan Sun’s Cove Suites are over 800 square feet and feature a bedroom, separate living area with sofa bed, refreshment center and one and a half bathrooms. The master bath features a separate bathtub and large shower, for the ultimate in pampering. 

To take advantage of this offer, please call reservations at 1.888.777.7922 and mention code TADV09. 

If a standard room is plenty of space, Mohegan Sun’s Reserve Early and Save program also rewards guests who book ahead with $50.00 off the nightly rate of any standard room when making a reservation at least two weeks in advance. To book with the Reserve Early and Save program, please call reservations at 1.888.777.7922 and mention code TADV09.

Full payment is required at the time of booking and offers are non-refundable. Other restrictions may apply. Offers are valid Sunday through Thursday and not valid on packages. For more information, visit mohegansun.com/special-packages.

Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States.  Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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.