Aug 25, 2022 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment
Country music duo LOCASH will take the Wolf Den stage for a Saturday night concert to benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving
WHAT: MADD About LOCASH – A Mothers Against Drunk Driving 14th Annual Benefit returns to Mohegan Sun in October. Sponsors for this highly anticipated evening include local country radio station WCTY-FM, The New London Day, Fundación Mapfre, Outfront Media, Walmart, Buckley Wynne & Parese, CMRK, Inc., Uber, and LifeSafer Ignition Interlock. MADD About LOCASH is 21+ and free!
WHEN/ WHERE: Saturday, October 1st at 8:00pm in the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Taking over the Wolf Den, MADD About LOCASH will be the featured entertainment for the 14th annual MADD benefit. Shelly Martinez, a WCTY-FM veteran and someone who has been instrumental in Mohegan Sun MADD events since their inception, will again deliver a special message before the concert.
Festivities will include a silent auction happening daily from Friday, September 30th through Sunday, October 2nd at The Shops at Mohegan Sun. The three-day auction kicks off at Noon going until 10:00pm each day. Memorabilia being put up for auction includes a Dave Grohl hand-signed “Foo Fighters” collage, a getaway to a private villa in Santorini, Greece for up to seven people, and an Ed Sheeran hand-signed acoustic guitar.
Donations to MADD will be accepted at the silent auction throughout the night. All proceeds benefit MADD.
Wolf Den performances are free and open to the public and guests must be 21+ to enter the Wolf Den. Lines form early and seats are given on a first come, first served basis.
For more information, visit MoheganSun.com.
ABOUT LOCASH:
BBR Music Group/BMG’s Wheelhouse Records’ rowdy outliers LOCASH – comprised of Preston Brust and Chris Lucas – are escaping to the WOODS & WATER. Inspired by the wild-and-free EP out now, the WOODS & WATER TOUR 2022 launched this spring. Creating a signature sound that fuses modern Country and classic Heartland Rock with an edgy vocal blend, the Country music duo of singer-songwriters is widely known for mixing backwoods pride with big-picture positivity. Their latest album, BROTHERS (2019), featured GOLD #1 “One Big Country Song,” as the follow-up to the pair’s Top 15 THE FIGHTERS (2016), which boasted GOLD breakout “I Love This Life” and their first #1 with flirtatious GOLD smash “I Know Somebody.”
ABOUT MADD:
The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, to support the victims of this violent crime and to prevent underage drinking. MADD Connecticut is committed to clearly and powerfully advocating for victims of alcohol – related crashes. MADD delivers quality services to hundreds of families each year at no cost to them, as well as help victims/survivors through the multitude of emotions and criminal proceedings that take place through court accompaniment and by providing grief counseling and support groups. MADD’s goal is to eliminate drunk driving and educate Connecticut youth about underage drinking. MADD introduces and follows legislation concerning bills to strengthen drunk driving laws.
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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Jul 25, 2022 | Community Relations, Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Mohegan Sun’s Annual BrewFest Returns Saturday, October 8th inside Earth Expo & Convention Center
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 25, 2022) –Mohegan Sun’s 9th annual Sun BrewFest returns for a can’t-miss festival inside the massive Earth Expo & Convention Center. Guests can enjoy more than 100 beers, including craft brews, microbrews, imports, domestics, and ciders while enjoying live entertainment, cornhole and delicious signature food from local restaurants. Sun BrewFest kicks off in the afternoon of Saturday, October 8th!
Tickets to this beer lover’s paradise are available now for $40 during a special pre-sale (Monday, July 25th – Sunday, July 31st). Click HERE to access the pre-sale.
The general on-sale begins Monday, August 1st at 10:00am where tickets will be $50. For those who are skipping the beer, but still want to enjoy the entertainment, activities, and great food, designated driver tickets are available for only $20. All tickets are available via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Tickets can also be purchased day of for $55. All guests must be 21 or older to attend Sun BrewFest 2022. Valid ID and tickets are required upon entry to all events.
On Saturday, October 8th, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, the Earth Expo and Convention Center will be home to one of the largest and most exciting fall beer festivals in all of New England.
Some of the most popular local breweries and distributors will be showcasing a wide variety of fan favorite beers for tasting including Ale, Lager, Amber Lager, Sour Ale, India Pale Ale, Stout, German Ale, Dark Lager, Pilsner, Belgian-Style Ale, Brown Ale, Wheat beer, IPAs, Seasonal IPAs, Seltzers, Spirits, seasonal inspired cocktails, and more. Select partners will be bringing to life fresh seasonal beverage recipes throughout the space at various vendor activation demo stations! Explore the event to taste your new favorite brew.
The annual Sun BrewFest at Mohegan Sun has also become synonymous with amazing food and rocking entertainment. Guests will be treated to various delicious offerings including Southern inspired BBQ, traditional American, Italian, seasonal sweets and more. Savage Brothers Band will be on hand setting the music vibes for Sun BrewFest. They are a Hartford-based six-piece Funk Rock band with a Big Band sound starring their dueling horn section. Savage Brothers Band has performed with Tower of Power, Marshall Tucker, The Allman Brothers, and Joan Osborne.
Cornhole Tournament
Get your game face on and toss some bags at the Sun BrewFest Cornhole Tournament hosted by Wicked Cornhole. Guests that register for the tournament will have early access to the event to get an exclusive head start on tasting! Space is limited to 50 teams. The winning team will receive a $500 cash prize!
For more details and to stay tuned for additional events as part of Sun BrewFest 2022, visit sunbrewfest.com.
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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Jul 21, 2022 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Special Events, Sports, Sports Betting
Mohegan Sun’s Next-Level Draft Party can be booked from Sunday, August 14th – Monday, September 5th
It is that time of the year again, Football is BACK! Whether you are in a PPR or Standard scoring league; Dynasty, Keeper, or Redraft, let Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook enhance your draft night festivities with the Next-Level Draft Party. The road to being a fantasy football champion starts at your Next-Level Draft Party inside Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, where reservations can be booked for leagues up to 30 people. During the heart of pro-football’s fantasy draft season (August 14th – September 5th), guests can pick from one of
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two exclusive Next-Level Draft packages for their draft day. The Elite Fantasy Football Hotel Package includes an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun’s award-winning hotel, reserved seating at the Sportsbook and a $50 food and beverage credit. The Platinum Fantasy House Package offers reserved mezzanine seating for groups up to 30 in the Sportsbook, a $150 food and beverage credit and fun swag for your group. Your draft party has never looked so good! Guests can call 860.862.4589 to make reservations or changes to an existing reservation.
Elite Fantasy Football Hotel: An overnight stay at Mohegan Sun’s luxurious hotel plus:
- Reserved seating at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook from Noon- 3:00pm on the selected date
- $50 F&B credit to use inside Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
- Hotel Package Link
*** Hotel package based on double occupancy. Other time slots, additional seating and extended seating time will be based upon availability. F&B credit valid within Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook during the reserved time slot. One credit per hotel package. Credit is non-transferable and has no cash value***
Platinum Fantasy House Package:
- Allows for groups up to 30 to book exclusive seating in the private mezzanine level of Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
- Booking includes a 3-hour reservation and a $150 F&B credit
- All guests in the group will receive exclusive MSFD Sportsbook Swag
- Guests can book through [email protected]
While not on the clock, league members can choose from a delicious selection of gameday favorites including, juicy Kickoff Chicken Wings, Tailgate Cheese Pizza, Brotherly Love Philly Cheese Steak, and more. The beer menu includes an impressive array of game changing local, domestic, and imported options, including Budweiser, Blue Moon, Sam Adams, UFO, Two Roads Brewing Company and much more. Various mixed drink specials are offered as well, like the Jesus Shuttlesworth, consisting of Knob Creek Rye Mohegan Sun Series 1.
The 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel features mezzanine seating, 220+ luxury seats, a full dining menu, an immersive 140-foot wide high-def video wall, 39 easy-to-use self-betting kiosks, and various live-teller windows.
For more, 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.
About FanDuel Group:
FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media, including FanDuel, Stardust, and TVG. FanDuel Group has a presence across 50 states and over 12 million customers. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Georgia and Scotland. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, a leading international sports betting and gaming operator and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.
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Jul 20, 2022 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
The summer series finale of Toast with the Host at novelle is set for Friday, August 12th with the stars of Southern Charm
WHAT: Don’t miss the summer series finale of novelle’s Toast with the Host next month with Southern Charm stars Austen Kroll and Craig Conover. Guests will be able to immerse themselves in a premium lounge experience on Friday, August 12th and enjoy classic cocktails with Austen Kroll and Craig Conover at Mohegan Sun.
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, August 12th
9:00pm- 11:00pm
novelle
IN DETAIL: Toast with the Host: a behind the bar series continues on Friday, August 12th. Enjoy specialty cocktails with the megastars of Bravo’s Southern Charm season eight, Austen Kroll and Craig Conover, as they host from behind the bar! These interactive experiences will write stories full of great conversations and memories.
Tickets to Toast with the Host are $40 and on sale via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. Click HERE for more information on Toast with the Host with Austen Kroll and Craig Conover!
ABOUT novelle:
novelle, located in Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky, is an upscale escape from the ordinary. The 15,000 square-foot high-end lounge provides a unique experience that shifts seamlessly from thrilling table games to chic cocktail lounge to delicious bites. novelle has everything you need to turn your night into your story.
ABOUT AUSTEN KROLL:
Austen Kroll is a businessman, certified beer server, social media influencer, television personality, reality TV star, and entrepreneur. He is famous in the country as being the founder of The Kings Calling Brewing Co. Kroll also stars on the hit Bravo TV show Southern Charm. Kroll has been on the show since season four. He has also appeared on Bravo’s Winter House.
Kroll co-hosts his podcast Pillows and Beer with Craig Conover, giving an exclusive look into the lives of best friends that just want to share their many experiences with all.
ABOUT CRAIG CONOVER:
Craig Conover’s is the founder and owner of Sewing Down South shop in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina. The reality star made his big screen debut on Bravo’s Southern Charm in 2014. He starred in the Southern Charm and Summer House spinoff titled Winter House in 2021.
Conover is a co-host of the Pillows and Beer podcast with Southern Charm alum Austen Kroll where the two friends talk about the simple aspects of dating to adventures from around the world. His first book, Pillow Talk: What’s Wrong With My Sewing?, is set to hit shelves in 2022.
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Jul 7, 2022 | Breaking News, Community Relations, General News, Meetings and Conventions
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 7, 2022) – Special Olympics Connecticut invites thrill-seeking individuals and teams to participate in its annual Over the Edge event at Mohegan Sun on Friday, September 2nd. During Over the Edge, participants will rappel more than 30 floors down Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower to support Special Olympics’ year-round sports, health and fitness programs for athletes of all abilities across the state. Mohegan Sun is located at 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard in Uncasville. To find out more, register for the event or donate, visit soct.org/ways-give/over-edge. Questions? email [email protected] or call 203-230-1201.
This marks the eleventh year Mohegan Sun will host Over the Edge, which draws many of its participants from local businesses and corporations, community organizations and law enforcement departments. Three Special Olympics athletes are also signed up to go Over the Edge this year. Additional Special Olympics athletes will be on hand to cheer on and thank participants.
Over the Edge participants must raise a minimum of $1,000 to rappel and weigh 100 lbs. or more. No rappelling experience is required.
ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS CONNECTICUT:
Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for more than 10,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports® partners – their teammates without disabilities. Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 170 countries around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for people of all abilities, on and off the playing field. (www.soct.org)
Partner Sponsors: Bozzuto’s Inc., Enterprise, ESPN, Eversource Energy, The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, The Hometown Foundation, Law Enforcement Torch Run, NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut, Webster Bank, Raytheon Technologies and WWE.
Year-Round Suppliers: Adams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown Supermarkets, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Marcus Communications, N&D Sports, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Community Service and WORX.
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 30, 2022 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Special Events
Third part of Toast with the Host series at novelle on Friday, July 15th
WHAT: Escape from the ordinary and kick off your weekend at novelle’s, Toast with the Host event. Head to Mohegan Sun’s luxury lounge, Friday, July 15th and raise your glass with the heartthrob host Brody Jenner.
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, July 15th
9:00pm- 11:00pm
novelle
IN DETAIL: Toast with the Host: a behind the bar series continues this summer on Friday, July 15th. Enjoy specialty cocktails in an intimate setting while television personality, disc jockey, podcast host, and model Brody Jenner hosts from behind the bar! These interactive experiences will spark great conversations and unforgettable nights!
Tickets to Toast with the Host are $40 and on sale via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. Click HERE for more information on Toast with the Host with Brody Jenner!
ABOUT novelle:
novelle, located in Casino of the Sky, is an upscale escape from the ordinary. The 15,000 square-foot high-end lounge provides a unique experience that shifts seamlessly from thrilling table games to chic cocktail lounge to delicious bites. novelle has everything you need to turn your night into your story.
ABOUT BRODY JENNER:
Brody Jenner is a producer, actor, and co-creator of several television series including The Princes of Malibu for FOX, MTV’s Bromance, and Sex with Brody for E. Brody originally rose to stardom as the local heartthrob on the highly regarded MTV series The Hills. Jenner recently launched a podcast Was It Real? The Hills Rewatch, that will revisit all six seasons of the beloved MTV series. They will provide insight on what really went down both on and off camera, with producers and fellow series alumni joining them along the way. In addition to his acting career, Brody is an established DJ. As a DJ, Jenner has performed across the United States, Mexico and Canada, hosting residencies at some of the nation’s top nightclubs in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, New York, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Dallas, among other cities. He has also DJ’d and held appearances for various leading brands, including T-Mobile, the NFL, Sea-Doo, iHeart Radio and more.
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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