Jun 12, 2023 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Country Music Superstar is the 39th inductee
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 12, 2023) – On Friday, June 9th, Mohegan Sun honored multi-platinum Country artist Thomas Rhett as the 39th Walk of Fame inductee, ahead of his back-to-back sold-out shows at Mohegan Sun Arena. Tom Cantone, President of Sports and Entertainment at Mohegan, presented the chart-topping artist with the Walk of Fame star.
“We’re proud to make Thomas Rhett the latest member of Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame. Thomas Rhett started in our Wolf Den over 10 years ago, and has sold out six consecutive shows since,” Cantone said before introducing Rhett amongst an eruption of cheers and applause.
Thomas Rhett accepted the award in front of a large crowd of his most dedicated fans.
“This is a huge honor for me,” Thomas Rhett told the crowd after accepting the award. “Mohegan Sun Arena has been a second home to me since I was about 21 years old. I appreciate all my fans in the Northeast, especially those at Mohegan Sun Arena who have supported my music since the beginning.”
Thomas Rhett performed in front of two consecutive sold-out crowds on Friday and Saturday evening as part of his Home Team Tour 23, with Cole Swindell and Nate Smith as show openers. These were Rhett’s fifth and sixth sold-out shows at Mohegan Sun Arena since first playing in 2010.
The Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame has honored artists like Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Luke Combs, Shinedown and many more long-time, sell-out acts that are enshrined outside of the Mohegan Sun Box Office forecourt. The Walk of Fame award seeks to recognize individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the success of Mohegan Sun Arena as the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination. All the inductees into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame have their name engraved on a plaque that will be permanently placed at the entrance to Mohegan Sun Arena.
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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Jun 9, 2023 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping, Special Events, Sports
Treat Dad to a special day on Sunday, June 18th
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 9, 2023) – Celebrate Dad by taking him to enjoy Father’s Day dining and retail specials at Mohegan Sun, offered on Sunday, June 18th. Popular restaurants like Michael Jordan’s Steak House, SolToro, BALLO Italian Restaurant and more are inviting guests to bring Dad to Mohegan Sun for a special meal. Retail outlets such as Chocolux, Le Creuset and Sunglasses are all great options to purchase the perfect gift for Dad.
Guests who spend Father’s Day with Michael Jordan’s Steak House can start off with Beef Tartare consisting of prime sirloin, mustard, horseradish and bone marrow for $25. For dinner, enjoy a Bone-In Prime Rib made with a BBQ rub and served with cream corn and brown gravy for $65. Right next door to Michael Jordan’s Steak House is MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill, who is featuring a Cowboy Steak made with stout BBQ sauce and onion rings on the side for $59.
SolToro is serving up a special meal featuring a Fajita Trio this Father’s Day. This meal consists of chimichurri filet mignon, Cincoro tequila shrimp, ancho-rubbed chicken, onions, peppers, roasted corn and mushrooms for $45.
BALLO Italian Restaurant will be offering a special Surf and Turf consisting of an 18 oz. bone-in ribeye, crab oscar raviolo and roasted potatoes for $98. For dessert, guests can enjoy Bananas Foster with Don Picco spiced rum for $18.
Hash House A Go Go has multiple options for this special day. Guests can start off with a Manmosa, the beer drinker’s version of the infamous mimosa, which consists of Michelob Ultra, vodka and fresh orange juice for $20.99. The second drink special is a Nacho-Rita, which allows guests to get the best of both worlds! This drink features tequila and vodka-infused V8 with pickled jalapeños and Tabasco, topped with a nacho cheese corn chip rim and a whole jalapeño as a garnish for $20.99. Celebratory eats include the Father’s Day Waffle, a bacon waffle topped with house-made candied pecans and served with butter and syrup for $14.99. The last Father’s Day special at Hash House A Go Go is Country Fried Steak and Eggs for $21.99. This dish features a 10 oz. breaded steak, fried to perfection and served with mashed potatoes, a biscuit, and a choice of eggs, all covered in house-made country gravy.
Guests are also invited to Mohegan Sun to purchase the perfect gift for Dad. The Shops at Mohegan Sun have a variety of retail options to choose from for Father’s Day!
A Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana gift card is the perfect gift for Father’s Day! Simply download the Frank Pepe App (available via the App store and the Google Play Store) and purchase Dad the gift of great taste so he can indulge in his favorite pies!
Dads like chocolate too! Guests can stop at Chocolux to pick up a treat for Dad. At Le Creuset, guests can pick up a Deep Round Grill for 30% off. This offer is valid June 1st – June 28th while supplies last. Buy Dad the perfect shades at Sunglasses with15% off any purchase on Father’s Day.
All in for Dad! Pick up a Mohegan Sun branded gift at the brand new Online Shop!
Mohegan Sun’s digital gift card program, powered by eGIFTIFY, is having a summer BOGO sale. For every $100 spent on a Mohegan Sun digital gift card (up to $500), receive a free $20 bonus digital gift card. Receive a $20, $40, $60, $80 or $100 bonus digital gift card with a purchase of a $100, $200, $300, $400 or $500 digital gift card respectively. This offer is valid from 10:00am on Monday, June 12th through 11:59pm on Sunday, June 18th. 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.
10 Years & Still Lit! Bring Dad to celebrate a decade’s worth of the best in barbecue at Sun BBQ Fest during Father’s Day weekend. Prepare for incredible food, cold beer, hand-crafted cocktails, an immersive new experience by Mohegan Digital and incredible performances by international Country artist Kameron Marlowe and American Idol star HunterGirl. Plus, Coca-Cola Racing Family Legend and 2020 NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Labonte will be at Sun BBQ Fest on Saturday, June 17th for a special meet & greet from 1:00pm – 3:00pm! Free autographs and photo opportunities will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests must purchase a ticket to Saturday’s Sun BBQ Fest to access the meet & greet. Tickets for Sun BBQ Fest are $15 for the Saturday ticket and $10 for the Sunday ticket, and on sale now via ticketmaster.com.
For more information about Father’s Day celebrations, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Jun 9, 2023 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Tickets on sale now!
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 9, 2023) – Due to overwhelming fan demand, GRAMMY award-winning group TOOL is adding an additional show at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday November 11th, to go along with their previously announced Friday, November 10th show. Both live performances will kick off at 7:30pm.
Tickets for the back to back performances are $199.50, $149.50 and $99.50 and are currently on sale via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, June 10th, subject to availability.
Since the 2019 release of the TOOL’s critically-acclaimed album, Fear Inoculum, the band has won a GRAMMY Award® (Best Metal Performance for “7empest”), completed sold-out tours of both the U.S. and Europe, and headlined Bonnaroo, Welcome to Rockville and the Sonic Temple Arts & Music Festival. TOOL marked the 30th anniversary of the Opiate EP with the 2022 release of “Opiate2,” a re-imagining of the EP’s title track, released in tandem with a breathtaking 10-minute short film crafted by Adam Jones and visual artist Dominic Hailstone (Alien: Covenant, The Eel).
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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Jun 8, 2023 | Community Relations, Entertainment
WHAT: Mohegan Sun is proud to announce that Thomas Rhett will be the newest Walk of Fame inductee – the 39th group or individual to receive the honor. Thomas Rhett will be honored with a Walk of Fame star just hours before the first of his back-to-back Home Team Tour 23 performances with Cole Swindell and Nate Smith.
WHEN/ WHERE: Friday, June 9th
4:30pm
Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office Forecourt
IN DETAIL: Thomas Rhett joins the likes of Chris Rock, Luke Combs, Shinedown, Kenny Chesney, New Kids On The Block, Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift, and more as the 39th inductee into the Mohegan Sun Arena Walk of Fame. Rhett will be honored with an induction ceremony on Friday, June 9th that includes remarks by Mohegan Sun and Tribal Executives, followed by the presentation of a star plaque outside of the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Both media and the general public are invited to attend.
Thomas Rhett has 20 No. 1 singles, 15 billion streams and the longest current active streak of consecutive #1s in the format (Mediabase/Country Aircheck Chart). He has been honored with eight ACM Awards including “Entertainer of the Year,” two CMA Awards, five GRAMMY nominations, plus trophies from the CMT Music Awards, Billboard Awards and iHeartRadio Awards, in addition to being recognized with four CMA Triple Play awards for penning three No. 1 songs within a 12-month period. Since Thomas Rhett’s Mohegan Sun Arena debut in 2013, the multi-platinum artist’s upcoming shows will be his seventh performance at Mohegan Sun, including one performance in the Wolf Den and his six sold-out shows at Mohegan Sun Arena.
The Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame honors individuals who have made major contributions to Mohegan Sun’s success as the Northeast’s top entertainment destination. The names of all those admitted into the Walk of Fame will be etched on a plaque that will be permanently displayed at the entrance of Mohegan Sun Arena.
*Media interested in attending or photographing the ceremony should email Aaron Austin ([email protected]) to RSVP.
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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Jun 8, 2023 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Special Events, Sports
Guests can enjoy the classic Belmont Jewel and enter the Alive for Five contest, where the jackpot is set to exceed $20,000
WHAT: Join Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook for a viewing of the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 10th.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, June 10th
10:00am – 7:30pm
Belmont Stakes Post Time: 7:02pm
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook is set to host a viewing of “The Test of the Champion”, the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes. Resident handicappers Mike “Mut” Mutnansky and Anthony “The Big A” Stabile will be on hand with all the tips and tricks to Belmont. Guests can also enjoy the refreshing Belmont Jewel, made with bourbon, lemonade, pomegranate juice and a lemon twist for garnish for $15.
Any guest who wagers $50 on Belmont Stakes will receive a free t-shirt. Those who are feeling extra lucky can try their hand at the Alive for Five Carryover contest. The Contest Carryover will exceed $20,000 by Saturday! Guests must correctly select the winning horse for all five contest races in order to win the jackpot. Each entry is $10, and guests can place up to five entries per person. All entries must be submitted prior to the start of the first contest race. Guests can visit Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook for complete contest rules and details.
All guests must be 21+ to enter Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. For reservations, visit mohegansun.com/sportsbook.
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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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