Dec 14, 2023 | Breaking News, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
WHAT: Mohegan Sun will celebrate the grand opening of the new Tesla Electric
Vehicle (EV) Showroom with a special ribbon-cutting event on Wednesday, December 20th at 11:00am. This event helps launch the very first Tesla EV Showroom in Connecticut that provides guests both Sales & Delivery. Officials will also discuss other developments as part of this partnership.
WHEN / WHERE: Wednesday, December 20th at 11:00am | Tesla EV Showroom in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
WHO: Jeff Hamilton | President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun
Zach Kahn | Senior Policy Manager at Tesla
Lori Brown | Executive Director for CT League of Conservation Voters
Adrienne Farrar Houël | CEO of Greater Bridgeport Community Enterprises
*Media is invited to the celebration for visual content, post-event interviews, tours of the Sales & Delivery process and a reception to be held inside the brand-new showroom. Please reach out to Mohegan Director of PR, Cody Chapman, for more details.
IN DETAIL: This past summer, Mohegan Sun and Tesla announced that a first-of-its-kind Tesla EV Showroom and Sales & Delivery Center was coming soon to Mohegan Sun. This exciting venture celebrates its Grand Opening on Wednesday, December 20th at a special ribbon-cutting ceremony with officials from Mohegan Sun, Tesla and other special guests. This event will also mark some of the very first Mohegan Sun deliveries to new Tesla buyers involving popular models like the Model Y, Model 3 and Model S. The Tesla EV Showroom is centrally located in the 130,000 square-foot Shops at Mohegan Sun, and is also steps away from world-class dining, luxury hotel towers, two unique casinos, the massive Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, award-winning entertainment that includes Bruce Springsteen in April, and much more.
For more information, visit mohegansun.com or Mohegan Sun’s newsroom.
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Dec 13, 2023 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 13, 2023) – In response to the success of his four rapid sell-out tour dates at Mohegan Sun Arena, a fifth show date for Matt Rife’s ProbleMATTIc World Tour has been added. The popular comedian is set to take over the Arena in 2024 from Wednesday, February 21st – Sunday, February 25th, with all shows starting at 8:00pm. This five-night run of consecutive shows is a record breaking first for Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets to the fifth show go on sale Friday, December 15th at 1:00pm via Ticketmaster. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, December 16th, subject to availability. All guests must be 18+ to attend.
Matt Rife has exploded as one of the fastest growing comedians through his viral content and remarkable engagement on TikTok, where he has amassed over 13 million followers, and more than 2 billion views globally. As one of the most buzzed about comedians in the business, Rife has been selling-out comedy clubs and theaters across the country and is gearing up to embark on his biggest tour to-date with Live Nation, the Matt Rife: ProbleMATTic World Tour, kicking off on July 20th.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” 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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Dec 12, 2023 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, General News
Tickets on sale Friday, December 15th
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 12, 2023) –– Multi-Grammy Award-winning and diamond-selling Rap superstar, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Nelly, will take over the Mohegan Sun Arena stage on Wednesday, March 20th for an 8:00pm show.
Tickets to see the Midwest Hip-Hop legend go on sale Friday, December 15th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be bought at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, December 16th, subject to availability.
Nelly embarked on his music career with Midwest hip hop group St. Lunatics, in 1993 and signed to Universal Records in 1999. Nelly entered the spotlight with the release of Country Grammar in 2000, spending seven weeks at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 and spawning the massive hits “Ride Wit Me”, “Country Grammar”, and “E.I.”. The album landed Nelly four Grammy Award nominations and sold over nine million copies worldwide. Country Grammar is Nelly’s best-selling album to date, selling over 8.4 million copies in the United States.
Nelly kept the momentum going with the 2002 release of Nellyville. The album debuted at #1 on top of scoring Nelly his first two Grammy Awards for “Hot in Here” – “Best Male Rap Solo Performance” – and “Dilemma” [feat. Kelly Rowland] – “Best Rap Song Collaboration”. This album was highly successful and was certified 6x multi-platinum by the RIAA on June 27, 2003. He has since gone on to win multiple American Music Awards, a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award, Soul Train Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and was crowned “Top Pop, Rap, and R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of The Year” by Billboard. He has been referred to by Peter Shapiro as “one of the biggest stars of the new millennium”, and the RIAA ranks Nelly as the fourth best-selling rap artist in American music history, with over 21 million albums sold in the United States. On December 11, 2009, Billboard ranked Nelly the number three Top Artist of the Decade.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” 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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Dec 11, 2023 | Breaking News, Community Relations, General News
Unwoke, KENNII and The Rakes compete for a $5,000 grand prize and a headlining show at the Wolf Den
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 11, 2023) – The final round of the 2023 Locals Live competition, hosted Mohegan Sun and Hall Communications, is here, and the winners of the previous three Locals Live rounds will compete for more than just bragging rights! A $5,000 grand prize and a headlining show on the main stage in the renowned Wolf Den are on the line as a champion will be crowned on Wednesday, December 13th. Major entertainers such as Thomas Rhett, LL Cool J, Gary Hoey, and North Stonington native Nick Bosse, the winner of last year’s Locals Live competition, have rocked the Wolf Den stage at Mohegan Sun.
Guest judges Carl Strube of Critque Records, Simone Oliva, of “Tip the Van”, and Locals Live 2022 winner Nick Bosse will play a pivotal role in deciding the official Locals Live 2023 champion. Prior to the competition, guests can enjoy a special performance by Nick Bosse. Bosse and The Northern Roots will be back on the Wolf Den stage Friday, December 15th for a free show kicking off at 8:00pm.
Locals Live Final Round Lineup:
Unwoke
Unwoke is a three-piece Rock band based out of Montville, CT. The band formed in 2019, featuring Sean Higgins as the lead song writer, guitarist, and vocalist, and Dave Apanashk handling the bass and vocals. Joe Sardo is the man behind the drums.
Most would consider the trio a cross between Metal and Hard Rock. Some songs have a Metallica/Iron Maiden type of sound while others less Metal. The group specializes in Classic Rock covers for familiarity with their own original music mixed in.
KENNII
KENNII, also known as Kenny Araujo, is a 26-year-old R&B singer/songwriter from East Haven, CT. He started writing and singing in 2013 and has been chasing his dream ever since. KENNII was featured on NBC’s The Voice Season 5 where he auditioned for the four original judges. He unfortunately didn’t make it onto a team, but that didn’t stop him! KENNII went on to get a music manager out in New York City, leading to performances at the Miss Connecticut Pageant and News 8’s Good Morning Connecticut!
KENNI just released a single called “I Know” featuring Grammy nominated songwriter John Concepcion for his new album called “Infinity”, set to release on December 15, 2023.
The Rakes
The Rakes are a modern Country band that seamlessly weaves the tapestry of Country music’s rich history with a contemporary twist. Formed in 2015, this talented ensemble breathes new life into both classic and modern Country hits.
Hailing from Litchfield County, CT, The Rakes features Marc Poliquin on lead vocals, Frank Salerno on lead guitar, Chris Allan on rhythm guitar, Bob Sherman on bass, Scott Sullivan on drums, and Roberto Nicolia on keyboards. The Rakes cover a spectrum of Country legends, from the timeless tales of Johnny Cash to the iconic sounds of George Strait, and Brooks and Dunn. Their magic lies in reinventing hits from modern artists like Zach Bryan, Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, and many more. Each song is infused with a fresh perspective that resonates with fans across generations.
Admission to attend Locals Live is free, and all guests must be 21+ to enter the Wolf Den. Drink specials include $4 Michelob Ultras. Guests may line up no sooner than three hours before the show. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. One guest can hold four spots in line, but seats will only be given to those present at the time of seating. All guests must be 21 or older to enter the Wolf Den.
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, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun
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Dec 11, 2023 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Celebrating 45 Years as the #1 Male Revue with First World Tour Since 2019
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 11, 2023) –– Global warming alert! Winter may be coming but the men of Chippendales are about to heat up stages (and audiences) around the globe with their heart-thumping choreography including Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre on Sunday, April 14th at 9:00pm during the “Welcome to the Chippendales Tour.”
Tickets for this 21+ event go on sale Friday, December 15th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, December 16th, subject to availability.
Direct from Las Vegas, the men of Chippendales are ready to party, please and tease and turn up the heat in venues around the world, with more than 400 performances already scheduled from Las Vegas to cities across the USA, Canada and Europe in 2024. Prepare yourselves for a sexy, high-energy show with new numbers, music, choreography, aerial acts, acrobatics and of course, the most stunning men in the world!
A pop culture phenomenon for over four decades, Chippendales continues to lead the way as the premiere male revue in the world and, with this new tour, they have regrouped and retooled their award-winning production to relaunch what is sure to be one the most provocative and in demand live show tickets of 2024.
Winner of the prestigious Best of Las Vegas “Best Male Revue” and “Best Bachelorette Destination” awards for eleven consecutive years, the show’s flagship production in Las Vegas at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino has been titillating audiences for 22 years with more than 8,500 performances and, the men are ready to take the world by storm – again – with their first tour since the COVID pandemic.
In September 2023, Chippendales kicked off its first tour date in five years at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City with celebrity guest host, Vinny Guadagnino from the hit MTV shows “Jersey Shore” and “Jersey Shore Family Vacation.” The weekend of shows garnered sold out crowds, cementing one of the largest box office grosses for a male revue – over $312,00 in tickets sales with over 5,000 audience members in attendance. The cast followed up with another powerhouse show at the prestigious Thunder Valley Resort in California, one of the premier venues in the country.
Chippendales has secured its place in pop-culture history and continues to entertain audiences not only on stage but, on screen as well. The recent HULU series “Welcome to Chippendales” a fictional telling of the history of the iconic brand garnered five Primetime Emmy nominations and critical acclaim. Though the show has evolved since its beginning in 1979 in Los Angeles, women (and men) are still seduced by the show’s boy-next-door meets bad-boy charm.
Chippendales features heart-thumping choreography and multiple opportunities for audience members to get on stage, during an all-out party providing the perfect backdrop for a Girls Night Out. Whether looking to celebrate a bachelorette party, a big birthday bash or just have a wild night out, Chippendales is the number one spot to let loose and have fun.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” 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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