Aug 17, 2015 | Entertainment, General News
Concert booked for Saturday, October 24th; David Nail and CAM to join as special guests
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 17, 2015) — Three-time GRAMMY Award winner and the man the Star Tribune dubbed “the best male singer in Country music,” Darius Rucker, recently announced the fall leg of his Southern Style Tour. Mohegan Sun Arena will welcome the Country star for a Saturday, October 24th concert, set for 7:30pm.
Tickets are $59.00 & $39.00 and go on sale Friday, August 21st 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, August 22nd, subject to availability.
The second leg of the Southern Style Tour begins October 8th and will run through Thanksgiving. Rucker will bring Country singers David Nail and CAM out on the road with him. Critics have said “the chillest dude in Nashville” (Rolling Stone) has had the ability to “defy expectations” (Asbury Park Press) on the tour.
More than 400,000 fans have turned out to catch the rocking, raucous show, which has featured rising stars Brett Eldredge and A Thousand Horses. The summer run is on track to reach 700,000 tickets sold by summer’s end.
Rolling Stone recently debuted Rucker’s video for new single “Southern Style” last week. The video, directed by Peter Zavadil and produced by Jennifer Rothlein, features Rucker performing around his hometown of Charleston, South Carolina. “Southern Style” is the second single from his Capitol Records Nashville album of the same name, which was Rucker’s fourth No. 1 country LP. Lead single “Homegrown Honey” recently reached No. 1 as well, giving him seven chart-topping songs.
For more information about Rucker, visit DariusRucker.com and follow @DariusRucker on Twitter.
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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 Arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Aug 13, 2015 | Food & Beverage, Special Events
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 13, 2015) – Enjoy a week of specialty menus and dining deals during Restaurant Week at Mohegan Sun. Many of the restaurants at Mohegan Sun have prepared exciting courses paired with great deals in celebration of Restaurant Week.
20% Off Food Purchase
From September 13th through September 18th, guests can take advantage of 20% off food purchases at Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain, Todd English’s Tuscany, Bobby’s Burger Palace and Seasons Buffet!
Ballo Italian Restaurant
Throughout Restaurant Week, Ballo Italian Restaurant will be featuring a three-course dinner for just $29.95 from 4:00pm to close. The signature meal includes your choice of antipasti from their Classic Caesar Salad, Arugula Salad with shaved parmigiano, pine nuts and lemon or the meatballs with pomodoro and ricotta. For secondi, choose from Rigatoni in a spicy sausage ragu with pecorino fonduta, Chicken Parmigiana in a house pomodoro topped with mozzarella and basil, Salmon accompanied by roasted corn, sopressata, cherry tomato and Spinach, or Skirt Steak paired with butternut squash, caramelized shallot and fregola ($10.00 supplement). Finish the unforgettable meal off with Ballo’s delicious Kahlua and Dark Chocolate Espresso Cannoli.
Hash House A Go Go
Hash House A Go Go celebrates Restaurant Week at Mohegan Sun with a house salad, half chicken and waffles and cheesecake for just $19.99.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme sweetens up Restaurant week by offering a free Original Glazed Doughnut with the purchase of any sized hot coffee.
The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House
Stop by The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House during Restaurant Week and enjoy their Corned Beef & Cabbage Spring Rolls for just $10.00 per person plus tax and gratuity or their Famous Lansdowne Pies with a non-alcoholic drink of choice for $15.00 per person plus tax and gratuity. Momentum Dollars and coupons are welcome to be used with this special.
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
From September 14th through the 19th, for just $17.99 per person, plus tax and gratuity, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville is serving up a scrumptious food specials! On the menu is pretzel sticks & chicken bites for $5.00, Lava Lava Shrimp for $6.00 and a $10.00 quesadilla. Wash it all down with one of their many Restaurant Week drink specials including $5.00 Who’s To Blame Margarita, $3.00 14 ounce Bud Light and Landshark drafts and more!
Michael Jordan’s Steak House
Michael Jordan’s Steak House is serving a slam dunk meal in honor of Restaurant Week. The $49.00 per person, three-course meal begins with guest’s selection of either a Classic Caesar Salad or Lobster and Corn Chowder with sherry and tarragon. For the main course, a Prime Strip Steak with wild mushrooms in a Dijon mustard, along with Yukon gold mashed potatoes or Scottish Salmon with roasted vegetables and meyer lemon cous cous. For dessert, Michael Jordan’s Steak House is offering White Chocolate Bread Pudding accompanied by seasonal berries or a choice of their daily sorbet selection.
Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe
During Restaurant Week Michael Jordan’s 23.sportscade will be featuring a three-course dinner for just $23.00 per person plus tax and gratuity. The signature meal includes your choice of Kettle Chip Caesar Salad with parmesan cheese or the soup of the day. For your entree, choose from Roasted Chicken with sweet shallot jus, mashed potatoes and asparagus, an 8 ounce Long Island Strip Steak with smoked blue cheese butter, mashed potatoes and asparagus or Grilled Chicken Scampi with linguini. For dessert make the tough choice between a white chocolate bread pudding or a small chocolate or caramel sundae with whipped cream.
Pasta Vita
Pasta Vita is celebrating Restaurant Week with an amazing offer! Get a free large garlic bread with your purchase of a large Lasagna. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. One per customer, per day
SolToro Tequila Grill
The deals continue at SolToro Tequila Grill, where a $23.00 per person, three-course meal is being offered. Choose from a Caesar salad with cotija, lime and cornbread croutons or the chicken taquitos with queso fresco, guacamole and pico de gallo. The second course is diner’s choice of enchilada, Big Texas Tacos or the Combo De Zihuatanejo (shrimp in roasted red pepper salsa, chicken with poblano cream sauce). For dessert, choose between an apple empanada with caramel sauce and ice cream or a SolToro flan with house made caramel sauce.
Jasper White’s Summer Shack
Jasper White’s Summer Shack will be offering a four-course tasting during Restaurant Week for $40.00 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napolatana treats guests to 10% off a medium or large award winning Fresh White Clam Pizza.
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.
Aug 12, 2015 | Entertainment, General News, Sports
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 12, 2015) — Bellator MMA’s Bantamweight Championship will be on
the line in a rematch pitting Marcos “Loro” Galvao (17-6-1) and former champion Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (17-4) against one another at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT, on Friday, October 23rd.
Tickets are $195.00, $95.00, $70.00, $45.00 and $25.00 and are on sale Friday, August 21st through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call any Ticketmaster Charge by Phone number; 1.800.745.3000 or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office on Saturday, August 22nd, subject to availability.
A special Bellator Nation presale will also be available on Ticketmaster on August 19th and 20th for fans, using the code: FIGHT. Doors for the event open at 6:00pm ET local time, and the first contest takes place one hour after.
The bout between the former teammates will serve as the main event of “Bellator 144: Galvao vs. Dantas,” which airs live on Spike at 9:00pm ET/8:00pm CT, while preliminary bouts will stream on Spike.com at 7:00pm ET. Additional fights will be announced shortly.
“I was thoroughly impressed with Galvao’s kneebar at Bellator 135 to capture the belt,” Bellator MMA President Scott Coker said. “Seeing how much that title win meant to him, by taking it back home to Brazil and visiting his mother’s grave, is really what mixed martial arts is all about to me. But Dantas showcased his desire to reach the top too by his performance against Mike Richman. I have no idea who is going to come out of Connecticut with the win, but I do know that those in attendance at Mohegan Sun Arena and those tuning in on Spike will be treated to a top-flight world title bout.”
“Loro,” who has fought for world-renowned promotions the likes of World Extreme Cagefighting and Shooto since 2003, will be competing for the 11th time under the Bellator MMA banner. The 34-year-old is presently in the midst of a four-fight winning streak and has emerged victorious in seven of his last eight scraps. In his last outing, Galvao finished Joe Warren “Bellator 135: Warren vs. Galvao” via submission to win his first-ever championship.
Meanwhile, Dantas will be looking to duplicate the success he had against Galvao in their first meeting, which resulted in a second-round knockout at Bellator 89. The 26-year-old Nova Uniao product bounced back from his unanimous decision loss against Warren to dispel of Mike Richman in the same manner at “Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Grove.” The Bellator Season 5 Bantamweight Tournament winner is looking to call himself a two-time bantamweight champion come October 23.
About Bellator MMA
Bellator MMA is a leading Mixed Martial Arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Under the direction of veteran fight promoter Scott Coker, Bellator is available to nearly 400 million homes worldwide in over 120 countries. In the United States, Bellator can be seen on Spike, the MMA television leader. Bellator MMA is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event orchestration, fighter development/relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations. Bellator is based in Santa Monica, California and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, home to the world’s premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms.
About Spike:
Spike is available in 98.7 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike’s Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike’s press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @spiketvpr for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.
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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 Arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Aug 12, 2015 | Food & Beverage, Special Events, Sun WineFest 2016
Tickets for the 13th annual Sun WineFest go on sale Monday, August 29th
Uncasville, CT (August 12, 2015) –The 13th annual Sun WineFest kicks off on Friday, January 29th, 2016. Get the weekend rolling with Bourbon Tasting and stick around for all the usual favorites including Elite Cru, Celebrity Chef Dine Around, Grand Tasting and more! Tickets for all Sun WineFest events go on sale Friday, August 29th through Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
The Grand Tasting
Sample over 1,000 varieties of wine and beer during Sun WineFest’s main event, the Sun WineFest Grand Tasting, on Saturday, January 30th and Sunday, January 31st. Sip and sample some of the best in wine and beer inside the Convention Center and Uncas Ballroom. Foodies can sample signature dishes from the region’s most highly rated restaurants. The Main Culinary Stage is the backdrop for two days of celebrity chef demonstrations along with fun-filled contests.
Tickets to the Saturday Sun WineFest Grand Tasting are $95.00; tickets for the Sunday tasting are $70.00. The event runs from Noon to 5:00pm both days.
Bourbon Tasting
Get your WineFest weekend started early and warm your palate during Bourbon Tasting inside the Uncas Ballroom. The tasting, which runs from 6:00pm to 9:00pm invites guests to mix and mingle while getting a taste of the finest bourbon, cigars and delectable hors d’oeuvres.
Tickets to the Bourbon Tasting are $90.00 per person.
Elite Cru Tasting
Taste “the-best-of-the-best” vintages and get one-on-ones with the winemakers during the Sun WineFest Elite Cru Tasting. On Saturday, learn the principals behind their craft and get a closer look into some of the finer wines Sun WineFest has to offer. This event runs from 3:00pm to 5:00pm inside The Cabaret Theatre.
Tickets to Elite Cru Tasting are $210.00 each. The ticket price includes the Elite Cru Tasting as well as entry into Saturday’s Sun WineFest Grand Tasting and a $50.00 iGourmet gift card.
Celebrity Chef Dine Around
On Saturday, January 30th guests are invited to the Celebrity Chef Dine Around to watch the masters at work. Celebrity chefs will be on-hand serving up their best recipes at several live cooking stations. Enjoy the pairing of fine wine or premium beer to match each signature dish.
The Celebrity Chef Dine Around will take place inside the Uncas Ballroom from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. Tickets are $199.00 each.
Sun WineFest Ticket Packages
Gain entry into the Friday night Bourbon Tasting presented by XXX and the Saturday Sun WineFest Grand Tasting with the Grain & Grapes Ticket Package. The package is $145.00 and includes entry into both events.
New this year, the Sun WineFest Weekend Ticket Package! This $150.00 package includes Saturday Grand Tasting ticket and Sunday Grand Tasting ticket.
For more information about all Sun WineFest 2015 events, featured personalities, packages, hours and area hotel information, visit sunwinefest.com or on Facebook and Twitter.
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.
Aug 11, 2015 | Food & Beverage
WHAT:
Famed Carlo’s Bakery, as seen on TLC’s Cake Boss, hosts its Mohegan Sun grand opening in the Winter section of Casino of the Earth on Saturday, September 12th.
WHEN/WHERE:
Saturday, September 12th
Winter section of Casino of the Earth
HOURS:
Sunday – Thursday
7:00am – 12:00am
Friday & Saturday
7:00am – 1:00am
IN DETAIL:
Carlo’s Bakery, the setting of the hit TLC series Cake Boss, will open its doors in the Winter section of Casino of the Earth on Saturday, September 12th. Carlo’s Bakery at Mohegan Sun is the brand’s eleventh location and first ever New England venue. The bakery will offer all the same famous Italian pastries and specialty cakes that originated in Hoboken.
“Mohegan Sun is such a cool, all-encompassing destination in Connecticut,” said Buddy Valastro, owner of Carlo’s Bakery. “Opening a bakery there just seems like a perfect fit for us as we continue to grow our family business and join communities where our fans and their families can make a day out of their visit if they wanted to.”
Carlo’s Bakery at Mohegan Sun, as it will be formally known, will also introduce The Sweet Room. Unique to the Mohegan Sun location, the Sweet Room is a dessert-only dining concept slated to feature a small menu of decadent Italian-inspired innovations. The Sweet Room will be open from 5:00pm to 1:00am every day.
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.
ABOUT CARLO’S BAKERY:
Opened in 1910, Carlo’s Bakery is renowned for its delicious creations, hardworking staff, and family atmosphere. Carlo’s has spearheaded the custom cake craze and has garnered attention from a variety of media outlets including Brides, Rachael Ray Show, Huffington Post and Good Morning America. Most recently, Carlo’s has been showcased as the setting for TLC’s hit shows Cake Boss and Next Great Baker.
