Apr 30, 2014 | Food & Beverage, Special Events
WHAT:
Mohegan Sun’s very first Taste of the Sun event on June 7th & 8th invites guests to stroll through some of Mohegan Sun’s finest restaurants and sample their sumptuous summertime menu items.
WHEN/WHERE:
Saturday, June 7th & Sunday, June 8th
1:00pm-5:00pm each day
Participating restaurants throughout property
IN DETAIL:
Satisfy your taste buds at some of Mohegan Sun’s hottest dining spots during Taste of the Sun. This two-day food stroll invites guests to sample featured dishes from Todd English’s Tuscany, The Lansdowne Pub & Music House, BALLO Italian Restaurant and many more. Visit the restaurants, enjoy tasty samples and dive into a delicious summer at Mohegan Sun!
Pre-sale tickets are $25.00 and available for purchase Monday, May 5th through Sunday, May 11th. Regular priced tickets are $30.00 and go on-sale Monday, May 12th. Each ticket guarantees 10 samples from any participating restaurant throughout the property and can be purchased from Mohegan Sun Box Office.
To learn more about Taste of the Sun, please visit the event website.
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 75 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.
Apr 28, 2014 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Special Events
Connecticut’s largest BBQ festival heats up the Winter Parking Lot with food, fun and fireworks.
Uncasville, CT (April 28, 2014) – Sizzle into summer at Sun BBQFest and fill your plate with some of the nation’s best BBQ. Soak up the sun, fun and BBQ sauce at the Winter Parking Lot June 20th-22nd. Live entertainment and delicious food provide the perfect summer setting for a chillin’ and grillin’ good time.
Tickets for the event are $5.00 per day and go on sale Friday, May 2nd through the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Kids 6 and under get in free.
BBQ Meats & Good Eats
A weekend of lip smackin’ good food is on the agenda for Sun BBQFest. The Winter Parking Lot will be smokin’ with the best BBQ for guests to sink their teeth into. Countless food vendors and a BBQ competition sanctioned by Kansas City BBQ Society guarantees there will be plenty of food and entertainment to go around.
Guests are invited to stroll and sample all the BBQ they can stomach including food and treats from Johnny Rocket’s, Ben & Jerry’s and more. Induldge in bacon brownies and chocolate peanut butter bacon from Bacon Bites, or try some quirky flavored jerky from The Jerky Hut. Wash it all down with an ice cold brew from the beer trailer, the perfect pairing for BBQ on a hot summer day.
Entertainment Galore
No festival would be complete without some live entertainment. The Winter Parking Lot spices things up with music, contests and a fireworks show to celebrate summertime and all things BBQ.
Be entertained all weekend long with live music on the main stage. Beach Avenue, Jay Dempsey Band, Red Light and Sugar will be providing the beats for the three-day parking lot party. On Saturday, Sun BBQFest booms with a spectacular fireworks display. The fireworks kick off at 9:15pm and are guaranteed to be fun for the whole family.
To learn more about Sun BBQFest, please visit the event website.
NOTE: Mohegan Sun requires persons under the age of 18 to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during the Sun BBQFest. Unescorted minors will have their parent/legal guardian contacted to pick them up immediately.
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 75 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.
Apr 28, 2014 | Entertainment, General News, Hot Summer Fun
Mohegan Sun Arena is excited to announce the return of Michael Bublé. The singer,
songwriter, brilliant entertainer and performer is set for a 7:30pm show on July 10th at Mohegan Sun.
Tickets are $99.00 and $79.00 and go on sale Friday, May 2nd at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to 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, May 3rd subject to availability.
If the past eight years had been truly amazing, the success was to be eclipsed upon the release of Bublé’s 4th CD, Crazy Love in 2009. The album debuted at #2 on Billboard and in the second week, hit #1 in addition to achieving #1 status in both Canada and Australia. It would become Michael’s fastest- selling album, until October of 2011 when Bublé’s studio album, Christmas rose to the top of the charts in over 20 countries, selling over 7 million and earning him a Juno for “Album of the Year.”
In 2013 with the release of To Be Loved, his 6th release, Michael Bublé has reached a new level of success. The disc has to date, achieved #1 status in 11 countries, was top 10 in 14 counties and received a Grammy Award for “Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album”. His world tour began that summer with an unprecedented 10 sold-out shows at London’s O2 Arena.
To date, Bublé has won 4 Grammy’s, 11 Juno’s, a Gemini for “Best Performance or Host in a Variety Program” and 7 Smooth Jazz Awards. He has three DVD’s to his credit and starred in his first NBC Network special. In 2010, he performed at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin before 100,000 fans – his biggest audience to date. In 2013, Michael hosted the Juno Awards. The show brought in an audience of 2 million, up by 34% over the previous year and garnered him a Canadian Screen Award for “Best Host in a Variety or Talk Program.” Michael is a strong supporter of the BC’s Children’s Hospital and the co- owner of the Vancouver Giants, a
minor league hockey team.
It has been a meteoric rise and remarkable journey for Michael Bublé – and the story just keeps getting better!
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.
Apr 21, 2014 | Food & Beverage, General News
Treat your Mother to exclusive dining and shopping specials on May 11th
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 21, 2014) – Treat Mom to something special this Mother’s Day. On Sunday, May 11th, Mohegan Sun will offer several dining and shopping specials, perfect for any Mom.
Todd English’s Tuscany is offering two different dining options to celebrate your Mother.
The first, a Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch from 10:00am-2:00pm featuring a New England raw bar, an omelet station, antipasto displays and more! Tuscany rounds out the meal with many tempting dessert options including an ever-flowing chocolate fountain with an assortment of dipping items. The brunch is $42.00 for adults, $21.00 for children 7-12 and free for children 6 and under. Reservations are recommended.
From 5:00pm-10:00pm, Todd English’s Tuscany will be hosting a Mother’s Day Chef’s Tasting Menu. The specialty dinner will feature a deluxe three course menu featuring a grilled petite filet with silk potatoes and broccolini in a veal glace. Finish off the meal with a fallen chocolate cake with tahitian vanilla gelato and raspberry purée for dessert. The dinner is $60.00 per person or $90.00 per person with a wine pairing.
A three course Mother’s Day menu will be available at BALLO Italian Restaurant for $65.00 per person. The menu includes three choices for each course to please any palate. BALLO completes the meal with a variety of savory and sweet desserts including a tiramisu with a Kahlua chocolate glaze.
In addition to these featured specials, Seasons Buffet at Mohegan Sun has endless food choices for a Mother’s Day meal! Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, you will find it all at Seasons Buffet, located in the Casino of the Earth.
After dinner, bring Mom to The Shops at Mohegan Sun to take advantage of all the shopping specials. Landau will be offering select pieces of jewelry for just $19.95. Bare Minerals will pamper your Mom with a complimentary in-store make-up application. Stop by Citizen Watch for 80% off their Eco-Drive Stiletto Diamond watch in mother-of-pearl with 42 diamonds. Don’t forget Tommy Bahama; treat your Mom to a new floral wardrobe just in time for spring. Round out this perfect Mother’s Day at Lux Bond & Green where they are featuring a stunning ceramic, stainless steel and diamond Movado Cerena watch.
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 75 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.
Apr 21, 2014 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Mohegan Sun and Kiss 95.7 are excited to announce the Summer Kick Off 2014 at Mohegan Sun Arena set for Sunday, June 8th. The concert features Austin Mahone, B.o.B., R5, MKTO and more! It all kicks off at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $58.00 and $38.00 and go on sale Friday, April 25th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to 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 26th subject to availability.
6 Artists…One Stage…One Massive Party! It’s Kiss 95.7’s Summer Kick Off Concert featuring Cher Lloyd, B.o.B., Austin Mahone, Cash Cash, Hot Chelle Rae, R5. Don’t miss the hottest acts on the charts take the stage at Mohegan Sun! For more information, visit Kiss 95.7 Summer Kick Off and Mohegan Sun.
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.
