Jun 10, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 10, 2024) – On Sunday, June 9th, Mohegan Sun Arena celebrated another milestone. A sold-out show with legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks marked 3,000 Arena events since opening the award-winning 10,000-seat venue in October 2001. As part of this celebration, Mohegan Sun selected two lucky concert goers for a special upgraded prize package!
“Every milestone for our venue is important because it shows the unity, reputation and hard work that our entire Entertainment team exemplifies,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports and Entertainment at Mohegan. Mohegan Sun Arena is one of the busiest and most award-winning venues there is, and surpassing 3,000 total events is truly a testament to those who have helped put this great venue and Mohegan Sun on the world stage.”
Over its 23-year history, Mohegan Sun Arena has hosted entertainment powerhouses Bruce Springsteen, Matt Rife, Billy Joel, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Pink, Bon Jovi, Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, Thomas Rhett, and many more. Top comedians including Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Kevin James, and Sebastian Maniscalco have also graced the stage. The Arena will also present a three-night run beginning August 16th starring popular actor and comic Shane Gillis and continue to host the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun. The CT Sun made their debut at Mohegan Sun Arena in May 2003, and are currently the #1 team in the league with a 9-1 record. Mohegan Sun Arena has also had the honor of hosting WNBA events like the WNBA draft, All-Star games, and the WNBA Finals.
This year has been busy for Mohegan Sun Arena as the venue reached the 15 million total guests’ milestone in February. Other accolades include being awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America” and being named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards.
To commemorate the 3,000th event milestone, a pair of lucky guests were chosen before Stevie Nicks took the stage and surprised with a prize package that included upgraded seats, merchandise, and more. For more information about events inside Mohegan Sun Arena, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment .
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
Jun 5, 2024 | General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 5, 2024) – On Friday, May 31st, The Cartells were honored as the 15th inductee into Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den Hall of Fame, joining legendary Wolf Den acts like Chubby Checker, David Foster, Tower of Power. Prior to their back-to-back free shows, Greg Romeyn, Mohegan’s Director of Sports & Entertainment presented the Mystic Connecticut-based band with the esteemed honor.
“The Cartells have continued to bring world class entertainment to Mohegan Sun since their debut,” said Romeyn. “We look forward to having them continue playing on the Wolf Den stage for years to come.”
The seven-piece band accepted their honor in front of a packed Wolf Den crowd.
“We are humbled and honored to receive this award,” said lead vocalist Karin Tyska. “Our band has played here since 1997. It’s been a great run and are thrilled to share this honor with all of our family, friends, and fans.”
The Wolf Den Hall of Fame at Mohegan Sun is a select club that honors a certain class of performers whose exceptional talents and commitment have helped make Mohegan Sun a world-class entertainment destination. As some of our most celebrated performers, these artists have shown loyalty to fans at Mohegan Sun and have helped shape the Wolf Den into the successful venue it is today.
A photo gallery of the presentation can be found HERE.
ABOUT THE CARTELLS:
The Cartells, a Mystic Connecticut based legacy rock band, have brought their versatile repertoire, including rock and roll, jazz, swing, R&B, and Motown to the concert stage, clubs and high-end events on the East Coast since their formation in April of 1986.
The founders of the band, Bill Holloman, Karin Barth Tyska, Joe Grieco and, Gary Stevens started as a four-piece vocals forward style group. Along the way, the quartet were joined by a compliment of highly accomplished musicians Tom Majesky, guitarist, Jay Wiggin, bass guitarist, on drums, Wayne June, Peter Lepak, and currently John Corvo as well as Michael Manglicmot on percussion. Over the years other horn players have included Jimmy Biggins, Dan Cipriano, Klyph Johnson, Rick Cunningham, and Curt Ramm.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Jun 3, 2024 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets on sale Friday, June 7th
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 3, 2024) – Chris Young’s “Young Love & Saturday Nights” tour is coming to Mohegan Sun Arena this summer. The show begins at 7:30pm on Thursday, August 1st.
Tickets to see the award-winning Country music artist go on sale Friday, June 7th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, Young’s fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, June 8th.
Multi-platinum global entertainer Chris Young has accumulated an impressive list of accomplishments, including membership in the iconic Grand Ole Opry, over 5 Billion on-demand streams, 13 career No. 1 singles, 25 R.I.A.A. certified projects and numerous ACM, AMA, CMA and Grammy nominations, as well as wins for Performance of the Year and Collaborative Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards. These milestones and more landed the RCA Records Nashville artist among Billboard’s top country artists of the decade.
Young’s 9th studio album, Young Love & Saturday Nights, released March 22nd on Sony Music Nashville. The project features 18 songs, 15 of which Chris had a hand in writing. He is the sole producer on three of the songs and shares co-producer credits with longtime creative partners, Chris DeStefano and Corey Crowder. The album’s title track and current single leans into David Bowie’s “Rebel Rebel” signature guitar lick, making the legendary rocker a writer on the song.
Named “one of his era’s finest traditionalists” by the Associated Press, Chris is an international ambassador for country music, performing to capacity crowds around the world. With a hit-packed set that highlights his thirteen chart-toppers — including back-to-back No. 1s “Famous Friends” and “At The End Of A Bar” — the Grammy and ACM nominated vocalist’s most recent headlining tour played to over 400,000 fans in 3 countries. He’s currently on the road, headlining his “Young Love & Saturday Nights” tour this spring.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
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Jun 3, 2024 | Entertainment, Gaming, Hot Summer Fun, Special Events
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 3, 2024) – Mohegan Sun is celebrating 27 years of Hot Summer Fun and it’s only getting hotter! The festivities get started on Monday, June 24th, and guests can take advantage of daily Momentum member promotions, exciting special events and 256 live shows in 96 days across the resort. The action runs through August 30th, and includes outdoor tribute acts every Friday night at the new and improved Sun Patio, which now features a brand-new music stage, upgraded fire pits, cozy Adirondack chairs and grassy turf to enjoy lawn games during the festivities.
HOT SUMMER FUN DAILY GIVEAWAYS
Momentum members can participate in a new promotion every day of the week! Guests can sign up for Mohegan Sun’s free rewards program at any Player’s Club booth on property. When a friend of an existing Momentum member signs up for a new Momentum account any weekday during Hot Summer Fun, both guests will receive $10 in Free Slot Play! Guests must be 21+ to sign up for Momentum.
On More Money Mondays, Momentum members can win their share of $10,000 cash! Every Monday, one Momentum member will be randomly selected every hour between 10:00am – 7:00pm to win $1,000 cash. That’s 10 winners every Monday! To enter, Momentum members can play their favorite slots, table games or in the Poker Room. All Momentum members must be present to win.
During Catchin’ Rays Tuesdays, one Momentum member playing slots, table games, or in the Poker Room from 10:00am to 7:00pm will be randomly selected to dash in the Cash Cube for up to $10,000 in cash! Each winner will have 60 seconds to grab as much money as they can and place it into the cash box attached to the Cash Cube. Winners will keep whatever amount is inside the cash box after 60 seconds. Guests who grab and place the $2 bill in the cash box will DOUBLE their total prize!
All Momentum members will earn one electronic entry for every Status Point earned while playing slots, table games or in the Poker Room during Wild Winning Wednesdays. At the top of each hour from 10:00am – 6:00pm every Wednesday, one winner will be randomly selected to choose a voucher from the prize barrel to determine their prize, ranging from $500 to $5,000 in cash! Triumph status members are not eligible to participate in this promotion.
With Thrills & Chills Thursdays, Momentum members will earn Triple Status Points from 6:00am – Midnight while playing slots, table games, stadium gaming, in the Poker Room or wagering in the Race Book.
Momentum members can start their weekend off right with Fun in the Sun Fridays. Starting at 10:00am, the first 1,000 Momentum members to visit the Play+ Event Center (located next to Hash House A Go Go in Casino of the Earth) will receive a commemorative, free Hot Summer Fun t-shirt. Guests can collect a new shirt each week of Hot Summer Fun! All participants must present their Momentum card and a valid photo ID to participate. Limit one shirt per Momentum member, per Friday.
Let the winning continue with a special Hot Summer Fun session of Mohegan Sun’s $100,000 Jackpot Celebration! Beginning June 1st, Momentum members who win a jackpot of $1,200 or more while playing their favorite slot machines will receive one electronic entry form for a chance to be one of 50 winners to win their share of $100,000 in cash! Guests must activate their entries by visiting any promotional kiosk between 6:00am and 7:00pm on Saturday, September 7th. Winners will be drawn electronically on Saturday, September 7th at 7:15pm (there will be no live drawing). Guests can visit any Player’s Club booth at Mohegan Sun for official details of the $100,000 Hot Summer Fun Jackpot Celebration.
KIOSK PROMOTIONS
One lucky Momentum member will win a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport from Giard Ford, courtesy of Mohegan Sun’s Lasso A Bronco Giveaway! Guests can swipe their Momentum card once a day at any promotional kiosk from June 24th through August 30th for a chance to win Free Slot Play, Momentum Dollars or electronic entries into the grand prize drawing for a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport from Girard Ford! Those looking to double their total entries can swipe their Momentum card at any promotional kiosk on Friday, August 30th from 6:00am – 4:00pm. The grand prize drawing takes place on Friday, August 30th at 4:00pm. Momentum members can visit any Player’s Club booth for official details.
Momentum members can pick up a complimentary Hot Summer Fun Hat at the Play+ Event Center on Saturday, June 29th. The giveaway begins at 10:00am, and the Hot Summer Fun Hats are limited to the first 1,000 Momentum members. All guests must present their Momentum card as well as a valid photo ID. Limit is one hat per Momentum member.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
The summer entertainment lineup inside the award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena features can’t-miss performances by Brad Paisley, Sam Hunt, Kevin Hart, Andrew Schulz, Tate McRae, Shane Gillis, Childish Gambino, Meghan Trainor and many more. Additionally, the Connecticut Sun will be bringing the heat inside Mohegan Sun Arena throughout the summer as they take on some of the league’s best including New York Liberty, Las Vegas Aces and more. Located in the heart of Casino of the Earth, the legendary Wolf Den showcases free live shows including favorites like Queensrÿche, Red Light, Don’t Tell Lisa and much more. For full details on all live entertainment in Mohegan Sun Arena and the Wolf Den throughout Hot Summer Fun, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment.
Take in the evening summer vibes with the return of Party on the Sun Patio! This popular live outdoor entertainment series is back and takes place every Friday from June 28th – September 27th from 7:00pm – 11:00pm. This 14-week outdoor concert series features the fully renovated Sun Patio, and guests can get refreshing beverage specials at the Sun Patio Bar while dancing to the beats of their favorite tribute bands! Plus, grab some food at various food truck offerings each week. Be a part of this exciting summer get-together under the stars! To make the night even more special, reserve a VIP fire pit and enjoy a complimentary round of drinks for six to eight guests! For a full list of tribute bands, visit mohegansun.com/potsp. Guests must be 21+ to attend Party on the Sun Patio.
ADDITIONAL HOT SUMMER FUN
The Hot Summer Fun festivities don’t stop there; the 5th Annual Sun Tequila Tasting returns and takes place on the Sun Patio for the first time! On Saturday, July 27th, guests can indulge in the unique flavors and complexities of tequila, treat their taste buds to delicious Mexican food provided by Los Mariachis On Wheels, groove to the high-energy beats of DJ D-Ave and dance to Fiesta del Norte’s incredible mariachi band. Tickets to Sun Tequila Tasting are on sale now via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. A portion of ticket proceeds will go to support the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut Young Leaders.
To stay updated on all things Hot Summer Fun, visit mohegansun.com/hotsummerfun.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Jun 3, 2024 | Entertainment
Tickets on sale Friday, June 7th
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 3, 2024) – As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history. The Beach Boys – who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and an American icon to fans around the world — will bring their Endless Summer Gold tour to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, September 27th for a 7:30pm show.
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 7th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, fans of The Beach Boys can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, June 8th.
Since the band’s co-founder, lead-singer and chief lyricist Mike Love penned the lyrics to The Beach Boys’ first hit, “Surfin’” (1961), dozens of the bands chart toppers have become eternal anthems of American youth: “Surfin’ USA,” “Surfer Girl,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Barbara Ann,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Rock and Roll Music” and “Kokomo.”
The Beach Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide and have received more than 33 RIAA Platinum and Gold record awards. The Rock And Roll Hall of Famers where also honored at the 2001 Grammy Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award. With more than five decades of touring under their belts, The Beach Boys have performed more concerts than any major rock band in history.
Sounds Of Summer: The Very Best Of The Beach Boys, Capitol/EMI’s 30-track collection of the band’s biggest hits, has achieved triple-platinum success with sales of more than three million copies in the U.S. since its release.
The all-new documentary, “The Beach Boys,” is out now via Disney+. Tracing the band from humble family beginnings, the documentary features never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews with The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, Bruce Johnston, plus other luminaries in the music business, including Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and Don Was. Viewers will also hear from the group’s Carl and Dennis Wilson in their own words, plus view a new interview with Blondie Chaplin and hear audio from Ricky Fataar. A Kennedy/Marshall and White Horse Pictures Production, “The Beach Boys” is directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny and written by Mark Monroe.
Additionally, the group’s only official book, The Beach Boys by The Beach Boys, is out now via Genesis Publications. The book captures the group’s astounding rise from Hawthorne garage band to internationally renowned act, covering the release of their first single, ‘Surfin”, up to their 1980 Independence Day concert at the National Mall in Washington D.C., for an audience of over half a million people.
The Beach Boys are led by lead singer and critically acclaimed chief lyricist Mike Love, who, along with longtime member Bruce Johnston, musical director Brian Eichenberger, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, Jon Bolton, Keith Hubacher, Randy Leago and John Wedemeyer continue the legacy of the iconic band. This concert will not feature Brian Wilson, Al Jardine or David Marks.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
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