Apr 14, 2011 | Special Events
Special party for horse racing’s biggest day to be held in the Uncas Ballroom on Saturday, May 7th
On Saturday, May 7th, this year’s “Run for the Roses” will be celebrated in full at Mohegan Sun with the annual Kentucky Derby Party held in the Uncas Ballroom. Doors for the special party will open to the public at 10:00am.
Returning again for this year’s festivities will be popular guest handicappers Jim Mazur from Progressive Handicapping, INC. and regular WEEI Sports Radio talk show host Mike Mutnansky. Guests can also enjoy great food and drink specials including the Derby’s signature cocktail, Mint Julep.
Guests joining the fun for this exclusive event will be able to take advantage of thirty betting terminals, seven large screens and tasty food offerings. There will be open seating for approximately 1,000 people; seating is on a “first-come, first-served” basis. All guests must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
Once guests get settled in, they will have the opportunity to gain some expert advice on which three-year-old thoroughbred to cheer on, as special guest handicappers Jim Mazur and Mike Mutnansky will be available to consult. Mazur is the President of Progressive Handicapping, Inc. and also the author of The Triple Crown Undercard Handicapper 2007. On top of being an excellent handicapper, Mike Mutnanksy can be heard weekly on Boston, Massachusetts’ WEEI Sports Radio alongside his co-host Lou Merloni on the all-new mid-day show, Mut & Merloni.
After grabbing some key advice, all that’s left to do is make your picks. Guests who make a $25.00 wager will receive a commemorative Race Book Derby souvenir. Advance wagering will also be available on Thursday, May 5th and Friday, May 6th. Guests will also receive a Kentucky Derby souvenir gift with any $25.00 advanced wager on the Kentucky Derby, while supplies last.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
Apr 11, 2011 | Entertainment
Performing live on August 12th. Tickets on sale April 15th.
Ke$ha along with special guests LMFAO and Spank Rock will bring their unique style and sounds to Mohegan Sun Arena as part of the Get $leazy Tour on Friday, August 12th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $40.00 and go on sale Friday, April 15th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log onto ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, April 16th, subject to availability.
Continuing her world domination as an international powerhouse, global superstar Ke$ha announced today that she will add a summer leg to her “Get $leazy” worldwide tour. After selling out the first leg of this tour in minutes, Ke$ha hits the road again this summer, with the new dates kicking off in Harrington, DE on July 26th and wrapping on September 20th in Phoenix, AZ. LMFAO and Spank Rock will join Ke$ha on the road in most North American markets.
Declared Billboard’s Hot 100 Artist of 2010 and with her song “TiK ToK” being the most played song of 2010 as well as the biggest-selling digital track in the world, Ke$ha’s world domination continues in 2011. Her current smash single “Blow” just crashed into the Top 10 at Top 40 radio, making it her 6th consecutive Top 10 hit.
2010 was an incredible year for Ke$ha. In addition to her aforementioned accolades, her smash debut single “TiK ToK” was also named Billboard’s #1 Hot 100 Song for 2010. Ke$ha has had three #1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (“TiK ToK,” “Your Love Is My Drug” and “We R Who We R”). Her debut album Animal has already been certified platinum and sold over 2 million units worldwide. She took home the MTV EMA for “Best New Act” in November and she was nominated for two American Music Awards and 3 MTV VMA Awards. She has sold 18 million combined tracks and ringtones in the U.S. alone and 23 million worldwide to date. Her smash breakthrough single “TiK ToK” has sold over 8.5 million combined units alone.
The IFPI announced that “TiK ToK” is the biggest-selling digital track in the world in 2010 with 12.8 million copies of the song sold in digital stores. Ke$ha is an international powerhouse, Animal has been certified Gold or Platinum or Multi-Platinum in seven markets and is the biggest-selling debut album from an international female in 2010 in the U.K.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of the Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” 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.
Apr 6, 2011 | Entertainment
Winning band will open for Bon Jovi’s 4th and final show on May 7th. Finals will be held on April 28th at Black Bear in Hartford, CT
Bon Jovi’s 2011 Tour, promoted by AEG Live, will stop at Mohegan Sun Arena for its 4th and final show on Saturday, May 7th at 8:00pm and one lucky band will get an opportunity to make a name for themselves. From now until April 28th, 96.5TIC’s “Wanted… Opening Band For Bon Jovi” contest will give aspiring unsigned Rock bands a chance to perform for thousands of fans as the opening act for Bon Jovi.
If you are an unsigned band interested in entering, log onto 965TIC.com from Wednesday, April 6th at approximately 7:20am through Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 11:59am and submit two (2) original songs of your band performing in an actual concert setting, including a biography of your band, a JPEG picture of your band plus a YouTube.com link to your band’s performance.
Beginning on Tuesday, April 12th at Noon, twenty randomly selected eligible band entries will be selected by a panel of experts and 96.5TIC. The twenty bands will be posted on 965TIC.com beginning on or about April 15th at approximately 7:20am for voting by the general public. On April 25th, the top four finalists will be announced at approximately 7:20am on “Craig and Company” in the morning.
The final four qualifiers must attend the “Wanted…Opening Band for Bon Jovi” finals on Thursday, April 28th at 7:30pm at Black Bear in Hartford. Any band that does not register by the assigned time at the determined venue on April 27th will forfeit their chance to participate in the event and will not win a prize.
The “Wanted…Opening Band for Bon Jovi” event requires each band to perform two original songs and a panel of experts of up to five judges will vote to select the grand prize winner. The winning band will be announced on “Craig and Company” on Friday morning, April 29th at 7:20am. For more information and additional rules, please visit 965TIC.com.
Nearing three decades of an incredible career and currently in the midst of their biggest tour yet, Bon Jovi shows no sign of slowing down. Globally, the band has sold more than 125+ million albums to date, and has performed more than 2,700 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 35 million fans. In 2010, for the second time in just three years, Bon Jovi was named the #1 worldwide touring act, according to both Pollstar and Billboard (an honor which has only been achieved by three acts in history – Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones and The Grateful Dead). Bon Jovi Greatest Hits debuted at #1 around the world last November, with the band’s three-decade-spanning retrospective charting higher and selling more copies in its first week than their 1994 Cross Road release, which has sold more than 21+ million copies to date. For more information on all things Bon Jovi, visit www.BonJovi.com.
About AEG Live
AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance. AEG Live is comprised of touring, festival, exhibition, broadcast, merchandise and special event divisions, fifteen regional offices and thirty state-of-the-art venues.
The company is currently producing tours and productions including Cher at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Barry Manilow at Paris Las Vegas. The concert tour roster includes artists such as Taylor Swift, The Black Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi, Usher, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Justin Bieber, Leonard Cohen, Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson, Wisin & Yandel, Britney Spears, Kenny Chesney, P!nk and Paul McCartney. AEG Live is the largest producer of music festivals in North America from the critically acclaimed Coachella Music & Arts Festival to Stagecoach and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. For more information, go to www.aeglive.com.
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 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.
Apr 5, 2011 | Gaming, General News, Jackpots
Uncasville, CT – A Holyoke, Massachusetts resident is waking up a millionaire this morning after winning over $1.4 million on a penny machine at Mohegan Sun on Monday, April 4th. Gabrielle Brin-Martin won $1,427,870.21 on a one cent IGT Star Wars Wide Area Progressive in Casino of the Sky near SolToro Tequila Grill.
This is the third larger jackpot in Casino of the Sky in less than two weeks. On March 28th, one lucky guest took home just over $1.7 million on another penny machine by IGT, Bombs Away. And on March 30th, another guest won $50,000 on a Triple Diamond machine.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, dining, 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.
Apr 5, 2011 | Food & Beverage, Shopping
Treat Mom to dining, shopping, entertainment and spa specials this Mother’s Day at Mohegan Sun
May 8th is just around the corner and that means it’s time to start thinking about how to treat Mom to a great time on her special day. Mohegan Sun may be just the place with fine restaurants, Elemis Spa specials, superb entertainment and endless shopping possibilities.
DINING OFFERINGS
Todd English’s Tuscany will prepare a four-course meal starting with Tuna Tartare with Spicy Mayo and Kettle Chips. It’s followed by a Cashew Crusted Lamb Chop served with Celery Salad and Parmesan Polenta. Next up will be the main course that features a succulent Petit Filet Mignon served over Seared Foie Gras, Silk Potatoes and Tuscan Demi. A classic Root Beer Float, along with baked-to-order Chocolate Chip Cookies, rounds out the meal. The special will be offered at $55.00 per person or $90.00 per person with wine pairings from 4:00pm to 10:00pm.
Birches Bar & Grill will offer a three-course meal that starts out with a choice of Soup Du Jour, Birches House Salad with Sweet-Herb Vinaigrette or a classic Caesar Salad. The entrée will be Surf & Turf that features a 6 oz. Filet Mignon & two Baked Seafood Stuffed Shrimp and will include delicious sides of Chef’s Vegetables and Rice Pilaf. A Heart-Shaped Strawberry Panna Cotta on a Cookie Crust topped with Chocolate Sauce will be served for dessert. The meal will be offered at $38.00 per person from 10:00am to 3:30am.
At Big Bubba’s BBQ, a special dinner consisting of Smoked Prime Rib with a Twice Baked Potato plus an additional side will be prepared for $21.95 per person.
Over at Jasper White’s Summer Shack, a Mixed Green Salad will be served followed by a 16 oz. Filet Mignon with a Chicken Lobster Tail served with Mashed Potatoes and Lobster Bordelaise. This meal is $50.00 per person and will be accompanied by a glass of champagne. Mothers will also receive a special Chocolate Covered Strawberry for dessert.
Sunburst Buffet will be offering a range of great Beef & Poultry, Seafood and plenty more. Some of the featured items include Penne & Grilled Chicken Alfredo, Shrimp & Asparagus Risotto with Shaved Parmesan, Veal Contadina, Seared Maple Mustard Glazed Salmon, a Breast of Chicken Francaise and Lobster & Roasted Tomato Shells “n” Cheese. Sides will include Fresh Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Green Beans and Toasted Orzo & Almond Rice Pilaf. At 5:00pm, Prime Rib will also be available at the carving section. Meals are offered at $19.81 per person ($23.58 after 5:00pm) and $10.37 for children between the ages of six and twelve ($12.76 after 5:00pm).
Finally, over at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, all mothers will be offered a free Oreo Crumble Dessert that features Ice Cream topped with Chocolate Sauce and crushed Oreo Cookies.
HOTEL & SPA SPECIALS
Elemis Spa has the perfect spa package for mothers with the Welcome Wellness hotel & spa package which combines a choice of one 50-minute Swedish massage or facial with an overnight stay in a luxurious Mohegan Sun hotel room. Just mention code PTWEL to have Mom set up with a mini retreat to revitalize her body, soul and stomach. This package is priced at $327.00 per night, based on double occupancy.
ENTERTAINMENT
On Mother’s Day, the Wolf Den will be featuring the Grammy-nominated Blues Pianist Al Copley at 7:00pm.
The Wolf Den is free and entrance is on a first-come, first-served basis. All guests must be 21 years of age or older.
THE SHOPS AT MOHEGAN SUN
The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store will have the Jim Shore Faith Flying Angel available at the promotional price of $15.00. Guests can also get the Angel for free by spending over $100.00 on all Jim Shore merchandise.
For more information on all of Mohegan Sun’s Mother’s Day offerings, please visit mohegansun.com/mothers-day.
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. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
