May 30, 2024 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Special Events
Spoil Dad on Sunday, June 16th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 30, 2024) – Make the most out of this Father’s Day by treating Dad to a special day at Mohegan Sun. On Sunday, June 16th, popular Mohegan Sun restaurants like Hash House A Go Go and Jasper White’s Summer Shack are offering mouthwatering specials to celebrate Dad. Guests looking for the perfect gift can check out Chocolux, Le Creuset, Lux Bond & Green or the Mohegan Sun Online Shop where various options will be available. Additionally, guests can capitalize on a free promo card with the purchase of a Mohegan Sun digital gift card.
Guests looking to take Dad out for brunch on Father’s Day can head to Hash House A Go Go where they will have two specials available. The first special is called Super Dad’s Candied Pecan & Caramel Waffle for $17.99, which features their house vanilla waffle filled with candied pecan pieces cooked golden brown, topped with caramel sauce and more candied pecan pieces and finished with whipped cream, powdered sugar and syrup. Their second special is called Papa’s Reuben Sandwich which is $20.99 and consists of thick-cut toasted marble rye, topped with Swiss cheese, corned beef, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing.
Another dining option is Jasper White’s Summer Shack, where guests can indulge in Dad’s Surf & Turf ($65) featuring a 12-oz. New York strip steak and baked stuffed shrimp with creamy peppercorn sauce, mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and grilled cornbread.
Dads like chocolate, too! Guests can stop by Chocolux and pick up Dad’s favorite treat. Le Creuset is rugged and ready for an outdoor adventure with their all-new Alpine Outdoor Collection. Over at Lux Bond & Green, guests can purchase Signet rings and Montblanc® pens for Father’s Day.
Celebrate & save for dads and grads with 20% off all merchandise at the Mohegan Sun Online Shop. From trendy apparel to unique accessories, the Mohegan Sun Online Shop has something for every personality. Guests can browse the curated collection of t-shirts, hats, pullover hoodies, tote bags and more to find the perfect pieces to elevate their wardrobe. Treat dads and grads to exclusive pieces that can’t be found anywhere else!
Go All In for Mohegan Sun gift cards! Mohegan Sun’s digital gift card program, powered by eGIFTIFY, is having a special BOGO sale which can be the perfect gift for dads, grads, weddings, birthdays and everything in between. For every $100 spent on a Mohegan Sun digital gift card (up to $500), receive a free $20 promo card. This offer is valid from 10:00am on Wednesday, May 29th through 11:59pm on Sunday, June 16th. Mohegan Sun gift cards can be used for shopping, dining and entertainment and are accepted at the luxurious hotel at Mohegan Sun, including Mandara Spa, Mohegan Sun Golf Club and Mohegan Sun’s Mobil Gas Station & Convenience Store. Mohegan Sun gift cards are also valid at Mohegan Pennsylvania & Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City.
Guests looking for Father’s Day weekend plans can look no further than Mohegan Sun’s 11th Annual Sun BBQ Fest! This can’t-miss festival takes place from Noon – 9:00pm on Saturday, June 15th and Noon – 5:00pm on Sunday, June 16th. Throughout the weekend, guests can take in incredible live music while enjoying 50+ food trucks and savory BBQ including full dish options from top grill masters. On Saturday, guests can also experience the Bubbles & Brews Tailgate at Sun BBQ Fest before the captivating fireworks display and electrifying performances by Country stars, Chase Bryant and Jon Langston on the main stage! Sip on cold brews, bubbly cocktails, and unlimited alcohol samples, while listening to Locals Live 2022 Champion, Nick Bosse, and The Northern Roots perform live on the main stage. Tickets to Sun BBQ Fest are on sale now via Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. Kids age 12 and under receive free admission all weekend.
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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May 29, 2024 | General News, Special Events
Free, public meet & greet to take place on The Shops Concourse
WHAT: Guests are invited to head to The Shops Concourse at Mohegan Sun on Friday, June 28th as TV personality, Daisy Kent, will be in the spotlight for a free meet & greet!
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, June 28th
7:00pm
The Shops Concourse
IN DETAIL: Guests have seen her on TV falling in love and making history in the finale of the biggest dating show around. Mohegan Sun is excited to host TV personality, Daisy Kent, on Friday, June 28th in The Shops Concourse for a special meet & greet. Beginning at 7:00pm, guests can participate in a Q&A, followed by a free signing event where they can discover behind-the-scenes secretes and what it takes to find love in the spotlight. Don’t miss an opportunity to mingle with this rising TV star! This event is free and open to all ages.
After the conclusion of the meet & greet, guests are invited to check out one of the more than 70 restaurants, retail outlets and lounges which offer a wide selection of one-of-a-kind treasures, fine apparel, top national brands, antiques, jewelry, and custom furniture.
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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May 28, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Tickets on sale Friday, May 31st
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 28, 2024) – Mexican music icon Marco Antonio Solís announces the arrival of his critically acclaimed Eternamente Agradecido World Tour in the United States this summer. The long-awaited show will tour several cities across North America, including a Friday, November 1st show at Mohegan Sun Arena at 8:00pm.
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 31st at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, “El Buki’s” fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, June 1st.
With the Eternamente Agradecido World Tour, Marco Antonio Solís is embarking on a mission to reciprocate the love he’s received over his illustrious four-decade career. This unique tour will bring his unmatched talent and musical enchantment to cities he’s never visited before, offering fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience his music live.
Thus, Marco Antonio Solís continues unstoppable in 2024, where he already has multiple presentations in Mexico, at the beginning of the year. In addition, the artist kicked off his Las Vegas residency with Los Bukis, making history in Latin music as the first all-Spanish residency on the famous Las Vegas Strip.
Originally from Michoacán, Marco Antonio Solís, better known as “El Buki”, has captured the hearts of millions with his hits such as “Si No Te Hubieras Ido”, “Más Que Tu Amigo”, “Mi Eterno Amor Secreto”, among many others. His prolific career features more than 300 songs of his authorship, some of which have been performed by a variety of great artists. He has been recognized with numerous awards, including the prestigious title of “Person of the Year” from the Latin Recording Academy in 2022 and the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Billboard Latin Music Awards in 2005, consolidating himself as an undisputed reference in Latin music.
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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May 23, 2024 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Guests can enjoy 256 events in 96 days at Mohegan Sun Arena, the Wolf Den, the newly renovated Sun Patio and Comix Roadhouse
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 23, 2024) – The summer gets off to a sizzling start at Mohegan Sun with 256 live events in a 96-day stretch kicking off on Friday, June 28th. The summer entertainment lineup across the resort includes chart-topping headliners in the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena, incredible tribute bands at the upgraded outdoor venue, Sun Patio, hilarious comedians in Comix Roadhouse and so much more.
Mohegan Sun Arena’s award-winning stage will feature plenty of world class entertainers this summer including, Brad Paisley, June 29th|THE 80’s ROCK TOUR – FOREIGNER Original Lead Singer/Founding Member LOU GRAMM, JOURNEY, former Lead Vocalist STEVE AUGERI and ASIA Featuring JOHN PAYNE, July 5th|International Sumo League World Championship, July 6th|Daryl Hall + Elvis Costello., July 12th| Counting Crows, July 13th| Sam Hunt, July 18th| Kevin Hart, July 19th| Phish, July 23rd & 24th| Andrew Shulz, July 27th| Greta Van Fleet, August 2nd| Lamb of God & Mastodon, August 3rd| Cheap Trick, August 4th| Dierks Bentley, August 10th| Tate McRae, August 11th|Lindsey Stirling, August 15th| Shane Gillis, August 16th-18th |Childish Gambino, August 24th| Koe Wetzel, August 29th |Mötley Crüe, August 31st| Australian Pink Floyd Show, September 12th|Jon Stewart, September 13th| Jeff Dunham, September 14th | Squeeze & Boy George, September 15th| Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band, September 20th| Meghan Trainor, September 21st| The Beach Boys, September 27th| Carin León, September 28th.
To purchase tickets, visit the Mohegan Sun Box Office or Ticketmaster. Show times and performers are subject to change.
The WNBA’s Connecticut Sun will also be in action throughout the summer as they take on the league’s best inside Mohegan Sun Arena during their home games which includes Indiana Fever, June 10th | Atlanta Dream, June 28th & July 7th| New York Liberty, July 10th| Phoenix Mercury, July 14th |Chicago Sky, August 23rd, |Seattle Storm, September 1st & September 3rd| Las Vegas Aces, September 6th| Minnesota Lynx, September 17th |Chicago Sky, September 19th. For tickets and more information, visit sun.wnba.com.
The Wolf Den, located in the center of Casino of the Earth, offers the best free entertainment in the region. Guests have the unique opportunity to experience acts in an intimate setting including Nick Bosse, June 27th| Mike DelGuidice, June 29th|Wild Nights, June 29th| The ToneShifters, June 30th| Red Light, July 4th| Vixen, July 6th| Blurred Vision, July 7th| The Lost Marbles, July 11th| The Fabulous Thunderbirds, July 13th| Alex Shilo, July 14th| Don’t Tell Lisa, July 18th|| Britany Spencer, July 20th|Dr. K’s Motown Revue tone County, July 21st| Stone County, July 25th| Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone, July 27th|Brandt Taylor, July 28th| Souls on Fire, August 1st|Home Free, August 3rd| The 60’s Explosion Show, August 4th|American Honey, August 8th| Branded, August 10th|JD Leonard, August 11th|Tyler Morris, August 15th|Five For Fighting, August 17th| Dookie, A Tribute to Green Day, August 18th| F & Blues Band, August 22nd| Wicked Peach, August 24th|The Main Street Cruisers, August 25th| Last Licks, August 29th| Queensrÿche, August 31st| Josh Ross, September 1st| Autograph: Beyond, September 6th| The Rascals, September 7th|Stryper, September 13th| John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, September 14th| Juice Box, September 27th| Face 2 Face: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel, September 28th.
Guests can take in the evening summer vibes with the return of Party on the Sun Patio, located at the newly upgraded Sun Patio. Over the course of 14 weeks, guests can get mouthwatering beverage specials while dancing to the beats of fan favorite tribute bands. Every Friday night, doors open at 6:30pm before bands get the party started at 8:00pm. The best food trucks in the region including Munchies, Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ, NoRA Cupcake Company, and Supreme Hot Dogs will be on site delivering mouthwatering favorites. VIP fire pit reservations will be accepted starting Saturday, June 1st. Each fire pit includes a complimentary round of drinks, cocktail service, and an Adirondak chair for each guest. Guests can visit the Mohegan Sun website for booking information. Party on the Sun Patio tribute bands include: Vegas McGraw, June 28th|Fleetwood Macked – The Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac July 5th|Raise Your Hands, July 12th Captain Fantastic (Elton John Tribute), July 19th|Mystic Dead (Grateful Dead Tribute), July 26th|Refugee (Tom Petty Tribute), August 2nd |Beatlemania Again (The Beatles Tribute), August 9th|52nd Street Band (Billy Joel Tribute), August 16th|The Journey Tribute Show, August 23rd, |Red Neck Castaway (Kenny Chesney Tribute), August 30th |Zac N’ Fried (Zac Brown Band Tribute) September 6th|Big Eyed Phish (Dave Matthews Band Tribute), September 13th|BStreetBand (Bruce Springsteen Tribute), September 20th|Queen Flash (Queen Tribute), September 27th.
All guests must be 21 or older and have a valid ID. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, guests can feel free to bring their own chairs! Guests are not permitted to bring coolers or outside food/beverages. Bands and food trucks subject to change. There will not be rain dates or make up dates. In the event of inclement weather, cancellations (only) will be announced by 2:00pm on the day of the event and bands will perform in the Wolf Den or The Cabaret Theatre.
Swing by Comix Roadhouse this summer for laugh out loud entertainment, country music, line dancing, a rockin’ mechanical bull, and mouthwatering food and drinks. Comix Roadhouse instantly becomes a hot spot for live entertainment when acts such as Change Up, Lacey Cheryl 5, and Whiskey & Rye take the stage throughout the summer. The Comedy Club inside Comix Roadhouse will host headliners including Greg Stone, May 23rd-25th|John Valby, May 26th|Red Grant, June 6th-8th|Julian McCullough, June 20th-23rd|Kurt Metzger, August 1st-3rd. To stay up to date on the entertainment lineup at Comix Roadhouse, visit comixroadhouse.com.
For more information on summer entertainment, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment.
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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May 22, 2024 | General News
Featuring Foreigner Original Lead Singer/Founding Member Lou Gramm, Journey, former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri, & Asia featuring John Payne
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 22, 2024) ––Legends of the 80’s Rock scene hit the Mohegan Sun Arena stage for an 80’s Rock Tour featuring three of the genre’s favorite multiplatinum selling, internationally known artists including Lou Gramm, the original lead singer/founding member of Foreigner; Steve Augeri, former lead vocalist of Journey; and Asia featuring John Payne. The show kicks off on Friday, July 5th at 8:00pm.
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 24th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, May 25th, subject to availability.
80’s Rock Tour Lineup:
Lou Gramm
Lou Gramm was born in Rochester, New York, and began his musical career in his mid-teens, playing in local Rochester bands, including St. James Infirmary (later The Infirmary), and PHFFT. He later sang harmony vocals in another local band, Poor Heart. Gramm then went on to sing and play drums, and to eventually become front man for the band, Black Sheep.
Lou Gramm was the lead vocalist on all of Foreigner’s hit songs, including “Feels Like the First Time”, “Cold as Ice”, “Long, Long Way from Home”, “Hot Blooded”, “Double Vision”, “Blue Morning, Blue Day”, “Head Games”, “Dirty White Boy”, “Urgent”, “Juke Box Hero”, “Break It Up” and “Say You Will”. He co-wrote most of the songs for the band, which achieved two of its biggest hits with the ballads “Waiting for a Girl Like You”, which spent ten weeks at #2 on the 1981-82 American Hot 100, and “I Want to Know What Love Is”, which was a #1 hit internationally (US & UK) in 1985. Their first 8 singles cracked the Billboard Top 20, (4 went Top 10) making them the first group since the Beatles to achieve this in 1980.
Steve Augeri
Drawing on a range of diverse musical influences to deliver a unique take on the genre of melodic rock, Steve Augeri is an American Rock singer best known as the lead vocalist for the Rock group, Journey, from 1998 to 2006. Steve Augeri debuts with the seven times Platinum Armageddon sound track then on to record three albums during a successful eight-year tenure that brought one of the worlds most accomplished melodic Rock groups back to the stage for multiple world tours and millions of adoring fans.
Prior to Journey, Steve Augeri was a founding member of Epic recording artists Tall Stories. The group released their eponymous debut in 1992 and long-awaited follow-up Skyscraper in 2009. It was then on to Melodic Rock group Tyketto, with whom he recorded the 1970’s Retro flavored Shine album.
Asia featuring John Payne
John Payne became the frontman of the supergroup Asia in 1992. Asia extensively toured the world for the next 14 years performing new classics and old favorites. With John Payne fronting the band, Asia released eight stunning studio albums and several live recordings. His hits include “Heat of The Moment,” “Don’t Cry,” “Only Time Will Tell,” “The Smile Has Left Your Eyes,” “Go” and “Days Like These.”
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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