Sep 13, 2016 | Community Relations, Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Celebration on November 11th to feature a benefit concert with performances by Dropkick Murphys, Godsmack, Tony Orlando, Madison Rising
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 14, 2016) – Career fairs, workshops, The Wall That Heals, a charity concert and so much more – the possibilities are endless at the second annual Vets Rock at Mohegan Sun this Veterans Day. Hosted by Til Duty is Done and Mohegan Sun, the day will feature special services and activities for veterans and their families.
Vets Rock Concert
Mohegan Sun Arena presents a very special Vets Rock Benefit Concert beginning at 7:30pm on November 11th. The concert, emceed by Tony Orlando, will feature performances by Dropkick Murphys, Godsmack, emcee Tony Orlando and Madison Rising with appearances by the NYFD Emerald Society and Tat Holler. Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale Friday, September 16th through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Complimentary tickets will be given to the first 250 Veterans who register for the day’s events at VetsRock.info.
Wounded Veterans VIP Experience
Mohegan Sun and Til Duty Is Done are extremely proud to announce an exclusive partnership with American Airlines to give a very special group of wounded Veterans a once in a lifetime experience. American Airlines will be chartering a commercial jet to fly 24 veterans and their families from Wounded Warrior Transition Units around the country to Connecticut for an unforgettable “High Roller” experience during Vets Rock. The veterans will arrive in Connecticut on Wednesday, November 9th and will be put up in Mohegan Sun’s hotel for three nights with VIP privileges and services their entire stay.
The Wall That Heals
From November 10th through November 13th, The Wall That Heals will be set up and on display for visitors in the outdoor Winter Parking lot at Mohegan Sun. A mobile replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Wall That Heals bears the names of the more than 58,000 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam and honors the millions of Americans who served during the Vietnam War. The half-scale replica of the The Wall and a mobile Education Center spread The Wall’s healing legacy to hundreds of thousands across the country.
Career Fair & Workshops
Vets Rock is also taking over Mohegan Sun’s Convention Center. All convention rooms and the full 38,000 square-foot Uncas Ballroom will be converted into a conference space featuring a career fair, resume assistance, professional suit fittings and more.
Half of the Convention Center will host the Hiring Our Heroes Workshop with interview prep and resume assistance. Guests will also have the opportunity to be fitted for a professional suit by Save-A-Suit. From 10:00am to 6:00pm, veterans are invited to take part in the career fair featuring at least 100 employers from throughout the state. The career fair will take place in the other half of the Convention Center. A family area will be available where veterans can bring their children while they explore the services available. For more information and to register for the day’s events please visit VetsRock.info.
About Til Duty is Done
Til Duty is Done is an organization helping to restore and improve the lives of veterans. Targeting veterans who are at risk for homelessness, Til Duty is Done creates delineates an efficient path to success to enable our veterans to have sustainable post military employment. Their mission is to serve, empower and engage veterans through supportive housing and employment opportunities. For more information on Till Duty is Done please visit www.tdid.org.
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.
Sep 9, 2016 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: Mohegan Sun welcomes Joey Graceffa for a special 20th Anniversary Winning Authors event on Tuesday, October 11th in The Shops concourse.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 11th
Live Discussion – 7:00pm
Free Signing – 7:30pm
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Meet actor, vlogger and New York Times bestselling author Joey Graceffa, as he hangs out with fans on Tuesday, October 11th. Get a pre-signed copy of his highly-anticipated YA novel, Children of Eden and participate in a special photo meet and greet. Visit The Shops concourse to see Joey Graceffa In Real Life during an exclusive Winning Authors event.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is bracelet-only. To gain entry to the Joey Graceffa photo meet and greet, a copy of Children of Eden must be purchased at Spin Street on the day of event. Sales will start at 8:00am. Upon purchase, buyer will receive a bracelet which will gain them entry to the photo meet and greet. One bracelet per book purchase. Buyer must have a bracelet in order to gain entry to photo meet and greet line. All books will be pre-signed by Joey Graceffa and distributed immediately following individual’s photo meet and greet. No other items will be signed. Attendees are asked to leave bags and any sort of luggage at coat check or in their vehicles. These items will not be allowed through the photo meet and greet area.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 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 Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Sep 8, 2016 | Entertainment, Special Events
Mohegan Sun rolls out the red carpet for a celebrity packed 20 year celebration
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 8, 2016) – Mohegan Sun’s 20th anniversary celebrations continue to grow when some of the hottest celebrities stop by this October.
First up in the star-studded line up is a Special Edition Reality Check featuring stars of The Young & the Restless by Soap Opera Festivals Inc. on Sunday, October 9th. Meet Christel Khalil (Lily Ashby), Christian Jules Le Blanc (Michael Baldwin), Kristoff St. John (Neil Winters) and Sean Carrigan (Dr. Ben “Stitch” Rayburn), participate in a live Q&A and even score a photo op with your favorite cast members.
Tickets for this Special Edition Reality Check are $25.00 and are on sale now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
The excitement starts early on Friday, October 14th with a day full of unique entertainment to kick of the 20th Anniversary celebration. Get your morning started with WFAN, Sports Radio 66 and 101.9 FM’s Boomer and Carton as they broadcast live from the Wolf Den starting at 6:00am. The celebrity sightings continue with a free Special Edition Reality Check featuring Jojo Fletcher. The most recent Bachelorette will participate in a live Q&A and photo meet and greet at 7:00pm in The Shops concourse. Later that night, turn the “Lights Down Low” as Country Pop singer and reality TV star Jessie James Decker performs at The Cabaret Theatre at 8:00pm.
Tickets for Jessie James Decker’s show are $40.00 and on sale now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office. This is and 18+ show.
On Saturday, October 15th, Mohegan Sun goes big in honor of an amazing 20 years when Clive Standen of Vikings stops by for a free Special Edition Signings & Sightings event in The Shops concourse at 7:00pm. Then the excitement continues with the Ballroom Red Carpet After Party. Celebrate with Chrissy Teigen, LL Cool J and many other great celebrities at this ballroom blowout! This epic, star-studded affair kicks off at 10:00pm with an exclusive red carpet roll out.
Tickets to the Ballroom Red Carpet After Party are $50 and go on sale through Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office on Saturday, September 10th at 10:00am. This is a 21+ event.
Finish off the weekend in the The Cabaret Theatre for Gettin’ Real with the Housewives, a Special Edition Reality Check featuring Vicki Gunvalson, Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga and Ramona Singer. Join some of the most popular Housewives in the show’s history for a live Q&A and photo meet and greet at 12:00pm.
Tickets for this Special Edition Reality Check are $35.00 and are on sale now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
In addition to all the epic events in store, the Shops Concourse comes alive all weekend long with many more unique Mohegan Sun 20th Anniversary moments throughout the day!
Check out mohegansun.com/20 for the latest updates on shows and ticketing information, celebrity appearances, special promotions and various 20th anniversary events that are taking place on-property at Mohegan Sun this October.
About Mohegan Sun: Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 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.com/mohegansun, follow us ontwitter.com/mohegansun, Instagram @mohegansun, view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Sep 6, 2016 | Food & Beverage, Shopping, Special Events
Celebratory dining discounts, shopping specials, promotions, giveaways and more!
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 6, 2016) – Promotions, discounts and specials are all up for grabs during the month of October as Mohegan Sun celebrates an incredible 20 years. Take part in featured dining and shopping specials October 11th through the 13th plus exclusive promotions all month long!
Dining Specials October 11th-13th
Some of Mohegan Sun’s favorite restaurants roll out amazing specials and featured items from October 11th through October 13th for guests to enjoy. Recieve 20% off drinks with the purchase of an entrée at Hash House A Go Go, 20% off a select menu at Geno’s Fast Break, Geno’s Sweets and Subs and Wok-On, $1.00 off soft serve ice cream at Jasper White’s Summer Shack Express, a $20.00 assaggi antipasto at BALLO Italian Restaurant or a free fountain soda with the purchase of any sandwich at The Original SoupMan!
Jasper White’s Summer Shack treats guests to a complimentary glass of house red or white wine with purchase of entrée while Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville offers 2 Margaritaville t-shirts for $20.00 with over 20 shirts to choose from! Johnny Rockets features a 2 for $20.00 lunch or dinner of two single cheeseburgers, two fountain drinks and one order of fries. SolToro Tequila Grill unveils a $20.00 three course menu (not available for takeout orders or on Arena show nights, price is subject to tax).
Michael Jordan’s 23.sportscafé celebrates with two “23 burgers” for $20.00 and includes fries (not available for takeout orders of on Arena show nights, price is subject to tax). Michael Jordan’s Steak House features house selected wines by the bottle for just $20.00 with the purchase of two entrees (offer not available on Arena show nights, price is subject to tax).
Pay throwback prices like $5.00 for breakfast, $10.00 for lunch or $15.00 for dinner from October 11th–13th when Seasons Buffet time travels to 1996 as a part of the 20th anniversary celebration!
Shopping Specials October 11th-13th
From October 11th through October 13th check out exclusive retail specials at Mohegan Sun! Receive $10.00 off a purchase of $60.00 or more at bareMinerals, $20.00 off a purchase of $99.00 or more at Brookstone, 20% off a regularly priced Vera Bradley item at Galina’s, 20% off regularly priced merchandise at Landau or 20% off sunglasses at Sunglasses USA!
At Comix, buy one drink or beer and get your second 50% off! The Art of Shaving offers discounted Lexington Power or Lexington Manual plus eight blades while bluwire takes 20% off phone chargers and cases (excludes Mophie and Lifeproof brands). Robert Graham treats guests to a complimentary gift with any $200 purchase, Godiva Chocolatier offers two bags of individually wrapped chocolate for just $20.00, Swarovski throws in a free pair of Harley earrings with any purchase of $150.00 or more and Trailblazer includes two free pairs of New Balance Coolmax socks with any New Balance footwear purchase! Lux Bond & Green pays the tax on any purchase up to $2,000, Pasta Vita offers two for $20.00 on select two person entrées, Kids Quest offers discounted child care and The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store features discounts of select candy and boxed Rabbit Creek mixes. Be sure to check our Cyber Quest’s featured daily specials from October 11th through the 13th!
Giveaways & Promotions All Month Long
Mohegan Sun’s 20th anniversary brings promotions galore starting with the Cheers to 20 Years Giveaway, running from September 1st through October 31st! Momentum members can swipe their card daily at any kiosk during event days and 20,000 winners will walk away with Free Slot Play or Momentum Dollars prizes instantly!
Momentum members can take home a special Mohegan Sun 20th Anniversary backpack on October 16th! 2,000 backpacks will be distributed at the Summer Coat Check starting at 9:00am.
On October 20th, Momentum players have a chance to drive away in a brand new 2016 Corvette Stingray from Scranton Chevrolet of Norwich PLUS $10,000 cash! Momentum members earn one entry into the 20th Anniversary Speed Away In A Stingray Sweepstakes for each Momentum Dollar earned while playing their favorite slots or table games on October 20th from 6:00am to 6:00pm. A winner will be announced at 7:00pm; winner does not need to be present to win.
Don’t miss the Scratch Away for 20K! Giveaway on October 21st & 22nd! Beginning at 10:00am, the first 1,500 Momentum members to visit the Mohegan Sun Event Center located in Casino of the Sky will receive a free scratch ticket. A $20,000 cash winner is guaranteed each day!
The excitement continues with Triple Status Points on October 9th from 6:00am to Midnight! PowerSpin on October 13th from 8:00am to 8:00pm gives players an automatic $20.00 in Free Slot Play with a $20,000 top prize up for grabs! Round of the month with Double Momentum Dollars for slots and tables (no Poker) on October 21st from 6:00am to Midnight!
About Mohegan Sun:
Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 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.com/mohegansun, follow us ontwitter.com/mohegansun, Instagram @mohegansun, view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Aug 31, 2016 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: Join former professional football player, Matt Chatham, as he visits Mohegan Sun for a game winning Signings & Sightings event on Thursday, September 8th at Bow & Arrow Sports Bar.
WHEN: Thursday, September 8th
7:00pm
Bow & Arrow Sports Bar
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun’s Signings and Sightings scores a touchdown with football great Matt Chatham. Kick off the season with this legendary linebacker during a special autograph session on Thursday, September 8th at Bow & Arrow Sports Bar.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, Matt Chatam will only be signing the headshots given out at event OR 1 personal item per guest. Photos taken with personal cameras are prohibited. Must be 21 or over to attend.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 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 Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
