Spin Street and Mohegan Sun welcome Country Billboard’s chart-topping artist, Justin Moore, for a special appearance and signing  event of  his debut self-titled release. This free personal appearance and signing will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun immediately following his performance in the Wolf Den on Thursday, November 12th at 8:00pm.  All Signings & Sightings are free and open to the public.  

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Justin Moore is currently enjoying tremendous success with his new self-titled album which debuted at #3 on Billboard Magazine’s Country Sales chart. Moore also gained notoriety as the second highest debut by an artist in 2009.   The album first released the single “Back That Thing Up” and followed with the current smash single “Small Town USA.” Moore’s album has generated rave reviews by People Magazine, The Washington Post and Billboard as a “must-have” album for 2009.  

ABOUT SIGNINGS AND SIGHTINGS

Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings, presented in collaboration with Spin Street, is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows guests to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s biggest entertainers.  Whether it’s an up-and-coming band, well known comedian or chart-topping musician, a Signings & Sightings event provides artists with an exciting opportunity to share their latest work in an interactive way with fans.  Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, offers a variety of music, movies and entertainment memorabilia with special signing merchandise available for each Signings & Sightings event.  Visit mohegansun.com for more information.

Spin Street and Mohegan Sun welcome stand-up comedian and actor, Larry The Cable Guy, for a special appearance and signing  event of  his latest release Tailgate Party. This free personal appearance and signing will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun immediately following his performance in Mohegan Sun Arena on November 13th at 8:00pm.  All Signings & Sightings are free and open to the public. 

ABOUT THE ARTIST

With his cry of “Git-R-Done!” and “Lord, I Apologize,” Larry The Cable Guy has sold out theatres and arenas across the United States.  His new comedy CD, Tailgate Party, debuted at #1 on the comedy chart and came in #70 on the Pop Top 200 Billboard charts. Larry can be seen starring in the feature films Delta Farce with Bill Engvall and Witless Protection with Jenny McCarthy and he is the voice of Mater in the feature film Cars from Disney/Pixar.  Larry’s DVD special Git-R-Done, sold more than 1 million copies and has been certified platinum.  The special aired on Comedy Central and gave the network their second biggest Sunday night ratings in the channel’s history. 

 ABOUT SIGNINGS AND SIGHTINGS

Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings, presented in collaboration with Spin Street, is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows guests to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s biggest entertainers.  Whether it’s an up-and-coming band, well-known comedian or chart-topping musician, a Signings & Sightings event provides artists with an exciting opportunity to share their latest work in an interactive way with fans.  Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, offers a variety of music, movies and entertainment memorabilia with special signing merchandise available for each Signings & Sightings event.  Visit mohegansun.com for more information.

After two successful performances in the Arena during his previous visit in 2007, Aaron Kwok returns to Mohegan Sun to celebrate the holidays with his fans.  The show will have two performances on Sunday, December 20th; the first at 2:00am and the second at 2:00pm.

Tickets are $168.00, $128.00, $88.00 and $58.00 and go on sale Friday, October 30th.  Tickets can be purchased through International Entertainment Marketing based out of New York at 718.888.3113 or through www.iemshowplace.com.

Aaron Kwok is a popular Hong Kong singer and film actor. The Chinese media refers to Aaron as one of the Cantopop Four Heavenly Kings along with Jacky Cheung, Andy Lau and Leon Lai.  He has been dubbed “Hong Kong’s Michael Jackson” for his onstage dancing displays.  Over the last decade or so, Kwok has won over one hundred music awards.  As a solo performer, he has played over 200 concerts in Hong Kong, China and around the world.

Kwok’s De Show Reel concert was recognized by the Guinness World Record Committee in February 2008 for featuring the largest revolving indoor stage.  He is also the first Chinese singer to receive the Guinness World Record award for a concert.  After great success with the De Show Reel concert in 2007, Kwok has kicked off his second round with 16 shows in Hong Kong.

Kwok has also done extensive public service and charitable work, for which he was amongst the winners of the “Ten Most Outstanding Young Persons” award in 2003.  In November 2005, Kwok won the “Best Leading Actor” award at Taiwan’s 42nd Golden Horse Awards, for his role in the film Divergence. He then won the “Best Actor” award at the 43rd Golden Horse Awards in November 2006 for After This Our Exile, making him only the second actor to win this award in two consecutive years.

Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.”  For more information on De Show Reel and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com.  For information on this week’s schedule, call the Asian Marketing hotline at 1.877.999.9977.

UNCASVILLE, CT (October 15, 2009)— Spin Street and Mohegan Sun welcome one of Country music’s favorite voices, Tanya Tucker, when she participates in a rare CD signing on October 18th.   Following Tanya’s free 7:00pm Wolf Den performance, she will visit the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun to meet fans and sign copies of her latest release My Turn.  Tucker’s My Turn will be available for purchase in Spin Street leading up to and on the day of the event.  All Signings & Sightings are free and open to the public.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Tanya Tucker’s new album My Turn has been critically touted as one of the must-have Country albums of 2009 and hit #27 on the Billboard Country Music charts shortly after its release.  Tucker is known to be one of the most popular female singers to come out of the “Outlaw Country” movement of the 70s along the likes of Willie Nelson and Hank Williams Jr.  During this time period, Tucker enlisted a string of hit records including her first #1 hit single “What’s Your Mama’s Name” in 1973 and 1975’s “Lizzie and The Rainman.” With an incredible career spanning over three decades, Tucker has won numerous awards including “Top New Female Artist” in 1972 from the Academy of Country Music, “Female Vocalist of the Year” in 1991 from the Country Music Association and in 2002 was ranked #20 on CMT’s 40 Greatest Women of Country Music. 

ABOUT SIGNINGS AND SIGHTINGS
Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings, presented in collaboration with Spin Street, is a one of kind experience that allows guests to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s biggest entertainers.  Whether it’s an up and coming band, well known comedian or chart-topping musician, a Signings & Sightings event provides artists with an exciting opportunity to share their latest work in an interactive way with fans.  Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, offers a variety of music, movies and entertainment memorabilia with special signing merchandise available for each Signings & Sightings event.  Visit mohegansun.com for more information.

UNCASVILLE, CT (October 15, 2009)— Spin Street and Mohegan Sun welcome Grammy nominated, platinum-selling John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting for a special appearance and signing  event of  his latest release. This free personal appearance and signing will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun immediately following the performance with special guest Angel Taylor in the Wolf Den on Friday, October 23rd at 8:00pm.  All Signings & Sightings are free and open to the public. 

ABOUT THE ARTIST
The spirited songwriter, singer and pianist John Ondrasik has had two platinum-selling albums including the 2000 release and hugely successful America Town, which featured the Grammy-nominated smash “Superman (It’s Not Easy).”  Five For Fighting followed up America Town with The Battle For Everything LP which featured his second biggest hit to date, “100 Years.”  Their new album entitled Slice was released on October 13th and features the single “Chances” which was recently performed live on CBS’s The Early Show.  Five For Fighting’s new CD Slice is available now at Spin Street as well as on the day of the event. 

ABOUT SIGNINGS AND SIGHTINGS
Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings, presented in collaboration with Spin Street, is a one of kind experience that allows guests to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s biggest entertainers.  Whether it’s an up and coming band, well known comedian or chart-topping musician, a Signings & Sightings event provides artists with an exciting opportunity to share their latest work in an interactive way with fans.  Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, offers a variety of music, movies and entertainment memorabilia with special signing merchandise available for each Signings & Sightings event.  Visit mohegansun.com for more information.

UNCASVILLE, CT (October 14, 2009) – Mohegan Sun is set to host a special party for one of horse racing’s most prestigious events, the 2009 Breeders’ Cup World Championships slated for Saturday, November 7th.  The 2009 Breeders’ Cup party will be held in the spacious and elegant Uncas Ballroom, doors will open at 10:00am.

All eight of the 2009 Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championship races from Oak Tree at Santa Anita Park will be showcased on the seven big screens in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun.  The main and final race, the Breeders’ Cup Classic with $5 million up for grabs will begin at 6:45pm.  The Breeders’ Cup returns for a second straight year to Santa Anita.  As the richest prize-money event in sports, totaling over 25 million, the Breeders’ Cup features the best of the best in thoroughbred horses from North America and Europe.

Mohegan Sun is thrilled to be welcoming Dave Johnson and co-host Bill Finley from Sirius XM’s popular “Down the Stretch” radio show for a live all-day broadcast from the Ballroom.  Also joining the festivities will be 9-time Breeders’ Cup Champ and Hall of Fame Jockey, Chris McCarron.  Dave, Bill, and Chris will all be on-hand in the Race Book on Friday, November 6th for a meet and greet and to sign autographs.

All guests who make a $25.00 wager will receive an official Breeders’ Cup T-Shirt and with any $50.00 wager will also receive a pass to the Breeders’ Cup Buffet. Guests who choose to take advantage of advance wagering on Friday, November 6th for the Saturday, November 7th Breeders’ Cup races will receive an official Breeders’ Cup cap with a $25.00 wager.

Guests are encouraged to arrive early for Mohegan Sun’s Breeders’ Cup Party in the Uncas Ballroom as space is limited and available on a “first-come, first served” basis.  Seating will be limited to the first 1,000 customers.  Additional standing room will be available but will be limited.  Must be 21 or older to participate.

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.

Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors welcomes Joey Kramer, the legendary drummer from one of the most successful bands in America, Aerosmith.  Joey Kramer will host a live discussion on Saturday, November 14th in The Cabaret Theatre at 2:00pm followed by a book signing in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, at 3:00pm for his new autobiography Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top.

In 1997, amidst Aerosmith’s sold out world tour and #1 album release, Joey revealed in an interview his ongoing struggles with depression. The response from fans and people battling those same internal demons was overwhelming. Joey, who has been the drummer of Aerosmith since it was founded in 1970 and the first member of the band to release his own book, now tells the complete story: the early days of the band, glamorous drug-addled events leading up to their eventual sobriety, battles within his family and among bandmates and the explosive internal dynamics in Aerosmith that continue to unleash a fury of endless creativity.

This is not just another Rock & Roll memoir. In addition to the never-before-told Aerosmith war stories that abound in the book, Hit Hard unpacks the history of a Rock star who was both fragile and tough, who after years of insane wildness became willing to accept help and finally kick a serious alcohol and drug addiction, only to find that the real terrors and hard work were still ahead. It’s the story of an average kid from an average American suburb who went through physical and emotional trauma. It’s about years of depression and the nervous breakdown at the height of the band’s comeback success. Ultimately, it is about how Joey recognized his confusion between love and abuse, awakening to the kind of self-acceptance and compassion that makes healthy relationships possible in the “real world.”

Joey Kramer has been rocking with Aerosmith since the band began in 1970. Kramer and his partners have sold over 150 million albums, and today their multigenerational, global audience is bigger than ever. In addition to the Grammys and the twenty-one multi-platinum albums, Aerosmith was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. The band has been the subject of several documentaries, including a film dedicated to Joey Kramer and his lasting influence called It’s About Time. Visit the author online at www.joeykramer.com.

Winning Authors is an experience offering an intimate and unique environment for book lovers.   All events are free and open to the public of all ages.  Books by featured authors will be available at the Spin Street store in The Shops at Mohegan Sun for purchase.  For more information on Joey Kramer and other Winning Author events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com/winning-authors.

Thriller writer John Saul celebrates Halloween with his book House Of Reckoning with a Winning Authors event on October 30th

UNCASVILLE, CT (October 1, 2009) – Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors welcomes one of the most impressive horror novelists of our time. John Saul, author of Faces Of Fear and the upcoming House Of Reckoning will host a live discussion on Friday, October 30th in The Cabaret Theatre at 7:00pm to be followed by a book signing in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, Spring Gateway at 8:00pm. 

John Saul is a remarkably prolific author who for thirty-three years straight has placed gripping horror and psychological thrillers on the New York Times National and International best-sellers list.  His recent books include the best-sellers Faces of Fear, The Devil’s Labyrinth, and In The Dark Of The Night.  Saul returns with another hair-raising thriller titled House Of Reckoning set to hit shelves this October.  Saul is also the author and creator of The Blackstone Chronicles which is a serial novel published monthly for six months that has also been turned into an award-winning computer/video game.  Over 200 million of Saul’s books are in print worldwide. John Saul’s upcoming release House Of Reckoning puts readers in the shoes of the outcast teenager Sarah Crane as she is sent to live in a foster home.  A permanent limp from an injury handed to her by her biological father makes it difficult to make friends at her new school.  However, an art teacher by the name of Bettina Phillips becomes fond of Sarah and realizes the young girl’s potential in art.  Sarah would begin painting stirring and unveiling images in Bettina’s mansion which formerly served as Shutters Lake Prison.  Before too much of Shutters dark history is uncovered though, things start to turn terribly awry for Sarah and company.

Winning Authors is an experience offering an intimate and unique environment for book lovers.   All events are free and open to the public of all ages.  Books by featured authors will be available at the Spin Street store in The Shops at Mohegan Sun for purchase.  For more information on John Saul and other Winning Author events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com/winning-authors.

Beginning  September 14th, guests sixty years of age or older can kick off their week with a variety of free gifts, mid-day performances,  shopping and two-for-one buffets as part of Mohegan Sun’s Forever Young Mondays. 

“Mohegan Sun’s Forever Young Mondays represent more than just a promotion, it is a celebration of our customers,” said Kara Fox-LaRose, Vice President of Marketing & Promotions. “From free gifts and entertainment to retail and dining specials, at Mohegan Sun, the weekend lasts a little longer.”

Giveaways Galore

Don’t miss Mohegan Sun’s free gift giveaway. Starting at 9:00am, the first 3,000 guests with a Player’s Club card each week will receive a free gift (the gift varies each week) by visiting the Summer Coat Check located in Casino of the Earth. 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.

Eat, Shop and be Merry

What could be better than two for the price of one? Seasons and Sunburst Buffets will offer a two-for-one special and Geno’s Fast Break (Food Court only) will also join in on the action with buy-one-get-one free entrées.

Over at Big Bubba’s BBQ, guests 60 and over will receive 20% off (from Noon to 10:00pm), 20% off on all purchases at The Dubliner and Lucky’s Lounge, 10% off at Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana and 10% off food and beverage purchases, plus free coffee at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. At Jasper White’s Summer Shack Express, guests 60-plus can get a Lobster Roll and soft drink for $15.00 (includes tax), a savings of six dollars per meal and over at SolToro Tequila Grill, a special $20.95 menu will be offered which includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert.

But the savings don’t stop there. At The Shops at Mohegan Sun, various stores are offering discounts including 20% off at America’s Memories, 20% at The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store (does not include clearance or promotion merchandise), 10% discount at Margaritaville’s Smuggler’s Hold and 10% at Sunglasses USA (excluding sale items). Over at Tommy Bahama, guests spending $100.00 or more will receive $25.00 off their purchase and at Yankee Candle, guests who purchase a large regular-priced Housewarmer jar will receive a baby jar free. At Sky, Sunrise Square and Autumn Essentials, guests will receive a free gift with a purchase of $10.00 or more.    

Free Entertainment Three Times A Day

Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den will feature acts that will take you back with two performances every Monday from 12:00pm to 12:45pm and 1:15pm to 2:00pm.

On September 14th and October 19th, The Gary Sugal Big Band will play a wide selection of Big Band and Swing hits (including a 7:00pm performance on September 14th). The Main Street Cruisers will play their renditions of Rock’n Roll along with some Swing hits on September 21st (including a 7:00pm performance). On September 28th, the Glenn Hansen Orchestra will take the stage to play their various Big Band hits. On October 5th, local favorite, Eight To The Bar will perform their famous Swing hits. On October 12th, The Cartells will join the action with a Swing set list (including a 7:00pm performance).

Take a Gamble…

What better way to end Forever Young Mondays than with a jackpot? The excitement continues with a special slot tournament at the entrance of Casino of the Wind on October 26th. Registration begins at 9:00am and for $10.00, entrants can compete for a chance to bring home a piece of the $1,000 prize pool (which will increase based on the amount of participants who register). Sessions will run from 11:00am to 7:00pm.

…or a Ride

Ride off into the Mohegan Sun-set with a $30.00 bus package that includes free food and a free bet voucher. Over fifteen bus companies will offer this exclusive package including Dattco (Hartford, Massachusetts and Shore), Greyhound Lines (Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island), Land Jet and Enchanted (Bronx). Guests are encouraged to register early. For more information, call Mohegan Sun’s Bus Marketing Department at 1.888.770.0140. 

Must present a Player’s Club card and valid identification to redeem offers. For more information on Mohegan Sun’s Forever Young Mondays, please visit mohegansun.com/foreveryoungmondays.

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.

SUN WINEFEST, New England’s most spectacular wine and food event, returns to Mohegan Sun Saturday, January 30th and Sunday, January 31, 2010. 

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 30th and Sunday, January 31st.  Sample more than 1,000 fine wines provided by international wineries and specialty beers from breweries and beer companies from around the world.  Exhibitors showcasing related services such as wine storage, culinary accessories and specialty foods will also be featured.  Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, hear commentary from the winemakers and experts, and enjoy delicacies from some of the region’s finest restaurants by purchasing tasting portions of signature dishes at a nominal rate.

Tickets for the Grand Tasting are $70.00 for a one-day pass and $110.00 for a weekend pass.  They go on sale at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and through Ticketmaster Monday, September 14th.  Ticketmaster customers may purchase online at ticketmaster.com, over the phone at 800.745.3000, or at any Ticketmaster outlet.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

SUN WINEFEST attendees will also have the opportunity to add to their experience by attending a series of interesting and educational seminars on a variety of topics.  Tickets for seminars will be offered at an additional cost and are available at sunwinefest.com.

Mohegan Sun’s Executive Chef, Michael Luboff, is pleased to host Mohegan Sun’s own celebrity restaurateurs, Bobby Flay, Todd English and Jasper White who will be joined by an impressive lineup of culinary personalities.  Celebrity chefs will be featured in cooking demonstrations all weekend on the Main Stage located in the Grand Tasting along with other entertaining presentations.

To further complement the SUN WINEFEST experience, Saturday night will feature a fundraiser to benefit The Connecticut Sports Foundation Against Cancer.  The evening features a Celebrity Chef Dine Around, giving guests the opportunity to be served delectable dishes prepared by world-famous chefs, television celebrities and cookbook authors.  Each dish will be paired with extraordinary wines and many talented winemakers will be on-hand.  The evening culminates with an elaborate dessert display presented by Mohegan Sun’s Executive Pastry Chef Lynn Mansel.  Tickets for the event are $175.00, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The Connecticut Sports Foundation Against Cancer, a non-profit-IRS 501(C)(3) corporation chartered by the State of Connecticut whose mission is to provide economic assistance and compassionate aid to Connecticut cancer patients and their families and raise funds for cancer research.  Because CSF is one of only a handful of organizations in Connecticut that provides financial assistance directly to cancer patients and their families, they are inundated with more applications for assistance than they can fulfill. Their long-term goal is to never have to turn anyone away.

New for 2010 — Introducing the Elite Cru Tasting in The Cabaret Theatre hosted by Contessa Premium Foods on Saturday from 3:00pm – 5:00pm.  An exclusive opportunity for wine lovers of all levels to enjoy the “best of the best” from vineyards all over the world.  From the experienced to the curious palate, taste some of the world’s finest wines.  Speak with vintners and discover your new favorite grape.

Reserve your space now for this ultimate event.  The Elite Cru Tasting will offer select vintages from premium wineries (Silver Oak Napa Valley, Antinori Solaia, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23, Duckhorn Three Palms Vineyard Merlot, to name a few) accompanied by Contessa Premium Shrimp.

Tickets to the Celebrity Chef Dine Around and Elite Cru Tasting are on sale now at sunwinefest.com or by calling Life Marketing and Events at 860.953.0444 ext. 144. 

For more information on individual seminars, the Elite Cru Tasting, the Celebrity Chef Dine Around charity gala, special trade rates and hours and area hotel information, visit sunwinefest.com or call Life Marketing and Events at 860.953.0444 ext. 144. 

SUN WINEFEST 2010 is a production of Life Marketing and Events, a West Hartford, Connecticut-based, full service firm that specializes in marketing, event management and production, public relations, sponsorship, advertising sales, creative design, promotions, publishing and more.

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.