Apr 9, 2012 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
Three day festival featuring live bands, national BBQ experts, cooking demos, rib contests and more at Mohegan Sun June 1st-3rd
UNCASVILLE, CT – Warm up with a weekend of tasty BBQ, live music and fun with Mohegan Sun’s first annual BBQ Fest 
June 1st – 3rd in the Winter Parking Lot. Host Mike Petit of NESN’s Grillseekers emcees the three day event filled with cooking demonstrations, live bands and BB “QnA” sessions with Pitmaster Troy Black. Guests can also enjoy the beats…and treats from DJ Chef Marc Weiss, shop the Sardilli Farmer’s Market, ride the mechanical bull and watch Joey “Jaws” Chestnut battle in a rib eating contest!”
Tickets are $30 per day including 8 food tickets and go on-sale Monday, April 16th at 10am through Ticketmaster.com or at Mohegan Sun’s Box Office. Kids 10 and under get in free (does not include food tickets).
Finger Lickin’ Good
What’s your guilty pleasure: ribs, pulled pork or classic BBQ chicken? Try them all at the first annual Sun BBQ Fest where the nation’s best barbeque experts and vendors will be on hand. Guests can also stroll around the Farmer’s Market and pick up some of their favorite fresh produce by Sardilli Produce & Dairy.
Or watch Competitive Eating Champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut battle in a rib eating contest on Saturday, June 2nd at 4:00pm. Back in July of 2011, Chestnut won his fifth consecutive hot dog championship eating 62 hot dogs and buns, just under his world-record earned in 2007 for consuming 66 hot dogs and buns in 12 minutes.
Learn the Tricks
Ever wonder how the pros make it look so easy? Here is your chance to learn. Throughout the weekend, a number of events will be taking place where guests can learn the tricks of the trade right from the professionals. From various cooking demonstrations to special BB’QnA’ with Pitmaster Troy Black, there will be plenty of opportunities to learn their hidden secrets.
With a knack for invention and love of barbecue, Black has gained an impressive reputation as an award-winning, competitive barbecue chef and brand ambassador. His zeal for both barbecue and the industry has taken him on an incredible journey from the Southern Living magazine editorial staff to full-time competitive barbecue chef. In the spring of 2010, Black’s first book, The Big Book of BBQ, hit the national scene.
Guests can also enjoy an appearance by Ray Lampe, otherwise known as Dr. BBQ. To learn more about the five time author and chef, visit drbbq.com.
Be Entertained
Throughout the weekend, guests can enjoy a number of live bands right on the main stage. Performers include Robert Cray, Jay Dempsey & Highway Call, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, Mammoth Jack, Sugar and Shady Creek. Visit mohegansun.com/bbq for exact schedule of events.
Guests will also be entertained by DJ Chef Marc Weiss, as he not only spins the hottest beats but will mix up some gourmet dishes at the same time. To learn more about DJ Chef, visit djchef.com/home.html.
NOTE: Mohegan Sun requires persons under the age of 18 to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian from opening until the close of the event. Unescorted minors will have their parent/legal guardian contacted to pick them up immediately.
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 75 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 on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Feb 27, 2012 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, General News, Travel & Leisure
48 cameras, 360-degrees, one moment, starring you
Ashley and JP of The Bachelorette try out Mohegan Sun's new Shine 360
Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun is giving guests their time to shine with the unveiling of Shine 360°, a space where guests can experience the excitement of a “phygital” experience. Patented technology in the Shine 360° enables creation of one-of-a-kind 360 degree video, capturing each guest’s shining moment in the spotlight and instantly sharing it through Facebook, Twitter and e-mail.
As the only casino in the world and first company in the United States to offer guests this experience, Mohegan Sun is excited to unveil this new technology from New York-based Digital Air on March 2nd.
Located in Casino of the Sky, across from the Arena Club entrance, this 24-foot wide installation captures users’ celebrity moments from every angle, creating a 360 video that they can immediately share with their social media ‘fans.’ There is no charge to use the booth; guests just need to be 21 years of age or older and be a Player’s Club member.
Guests enter Shine 360° and immediately are transformed into “digital celebrities” as 48 photos are simultaneously snapped in a circle around them. In seconds, the photos are seamlessly transformed into a 360-degree head-to-toe, back-to-front image. This image produces a video which can then be immediately shared via social media and email creating one of the truly most unique experiences in the world.
Each week, Mohegan Sun will select a group of the best newly-created videos to be highlighted on mohegansun.com/shine360 as well as on video boards throughout the property.
A growing trend in Europe, “phygital” marketing brings physical experiences to life in the digital world. The Shine 360° brings Mohegan Sun’s new “Time to Shine” advertising campaign to life by allowing visitors the ability to create their own celebrity moment and immortalize it online.
For more information on Shine 360° and all of the events happening at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com or follow us Facebook at facebook.com/mohegansun.
Mohegan Sun\’s Shine 360 ….Coming March 2nd!
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 75 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 on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
About Digital Air: The Shine 360° camera system was developed by Digital Air, Inc. Digital Air’s patented virtual camera movement processes are protected by the following patents under license from Digital Air, Inc.: EU Pats. No. EP 1 296 179 B1, No. EP 0 799 547 B1, U.S. Pats. No. 6,933,966, No. 6,331,871, No. 6,154,251, No. 5,659,323, Australian Pat. No. 715,590, Canadian Pat. No. 2,208,556.
Digital Air develops systems and processes for recording motion pictures using camera arrays. The Company’s patented virtual camera movement process uses multiple cameras to separate the point-of-view of a virtual camera from the temporal and spatial constraints of a real camera. In visual effects, Digital Air’s technology is used to produce a variety of complex time and space manipulations, distortions, and frozen moment effects. For more information, visit virtualcamera.com.
ABOUT PI&C: People Ideas & Culture is a solutions company that operates free from the limitations of specific disciplines, individual media channels and debilitating overheads. Solutions span across disciplines, including but not limited to, advertising, digital, social media, design, pro-social and product innovation. PI&C is built to be agile and flexible enough to put together exactly the right team, for the right type of solution, whatever the problem. Nothing more. Nothing less. Located in SoHo, run by Domenico Vitale, clients have included Mohegan Sun, Ruby Tuesday, Morgans Hotel Group, Equinox, VeeV, FIFA, (Red), CODA Automotive and Samsung, among others.
Feb 16, 2012 | Community Relations, General News, Special Events, Sports
Tip-Off returns to Mohegan Sun Arena weekend of November 16th-18th
Springfield, Mass. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the field of teams and brackets for the 2012 Tip-Off Tournament. The annual NCAA men’s exempt tournament, sponsored by the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, will take place the weekend of November 16th-18th at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut featuring eight schools in two four-team brackets. All teams will also compete in two campus round games.
Teams scheduled to participate in this year’s Tip-Off tournament are Loyola University Maryland (MAAC), Norfolk State University (MEAC), Ohio State University (Big Ten), Seton Hall University (Big East), University of Albany (America East), University of Missouri-Kansas City (Summit League), University of Rhode Island (Atlantic 10) 
and University of Washington (Pac-12).
“This year’s Tip-Off Tournament will once again showcase some of the best college basketball programs in the country,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. “We are looking forward to welcoming each of these teams, as they compete at Mohegan Sun, one of the finest facilities in the country.”
The 2012 Tip-Off Tournament game schedule will be separated into two brackets. The Springfield bracket will include Albany, Loyola, UMKC and Norfolk State. The Naismith bracket will consist of Ohio State, Washington, Seton Hall, and Rhode Island. Game times and sessions for both rounds will be announced at a later date.
“On behalf of Mohegan Sun, we are excited to be able to once again host one of the most prestigious tournaments in college basketball,” said Jeffrey Hartmann, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mohegan Sun. “We appreciate the Hall of Fame’s passion for basketball, and we look forward to continuing our relationship and hosting another great event in November.”
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference will serve as the host conference for the annual event. The MAAC will host the men’s and women’s basketball championships at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA this March and has developed a strong partnership with the Basketball Hall of Fame, including the opening of a MAAC exhibit in the Hall of Fame museum.
“The MAAC is excited to extend its support of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Tip-Off Tournament again in 2012,” said Rich Ensor, Commissioner of the MAAC. “The MAAC and the Hall of Fame continue to expand its relationship and we look forward to working together in the future on many projects, including the annual Tip-Off Tournament.”
Tickets for the 2012 Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun Arena will go on sale in the near future. For more information on the event, log on to www.halloffametipoff.com
About the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame:
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the Birthplace of Basketball, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame promotes and preserves the game of basketball at every level – professional, collegiate, men and women.
For more information:
Visit us on the web: www.hoophall.com
… on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BBHOF
… on Twitter: @hoophall
… or call 1-877-4-HOOPLA
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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 on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
The MAAC, headquartered in Edison, N.J., consists of 10 member institutions: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Loyola University Maryland, Manhattan College, Marist College, Niagara University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s College and Siena College. For more on the conference, please visit www.maacsports.com.
HEAD COACH COMMENTS
Thad Matta, Ohio State University
“Opening the 2012-13 season in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament will give our team the opportunity to gauge itself against quality competition in an NCAA tournament setting. Our program appreciates the opportunity to be a part of this outstanding event.”
Lorenzo Romar, University of Washington
“Coach Jim Shaw has done a great job of trying to get us in one of the premier tournaments every year and this certainly falls into that category. We are privileged and honored to be selected as a participant in the Hall of Fame Tournament. The New York experience was great, we got to do a lot of things away from basketball. When we went to the CBE Classic (Kansas City) a few years ago, we got to see the NCAA Hall of Fame. Now, to be able to see and experience the Naismith Hall of Fame is something that may be our players only opportunity to ever see it. I’m already excited!”
Anthony Evans, Norfolk State University
“We are excited to be first-time participants in the Hall of Fame Tournament. It’s an honor for us to be involved with an event that is connected to the history of the game. This is a great opportunity for our program and players.”
Kevin Willard, Seton Hall University
“This is a great opportunity for our program to participate in one of the marquee early season events on the national calendar. We’re proud to be a part of a tournament that celebrates the tradition and history of our sport. We’re excited to be a part of this impressive field and look forward to the competition next November.”
Jimmy Patsos, Loyola University Maryland
“We are looking forward to participating in the Tip-Off Tournament. The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference has formed a strong partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, and we are honored to be selected to participate in the event next year.”
Matt Brown, University of Missouri-Kansas City
“We are appreciative of the opportunity to play in the Tip-Off Tournament. We are not only looking forward to playing some great teams, but also be able to expose our student-athletes to the history of the sport of Basketball at the Hall of Fame.”
Will Brown, University at Albany
“We are excited to be a part of the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament. We will open the season with a very challenging schedule as our first 2 games in the event will be against Ohio State and Washington. The event will also give us the opportunity to visit the Hall of Fame and play 2 more games at Mohegan Sun. This will be a great experience for our program, athletic department, university, alumni, and fans.”
Jim Baron, University of Rhode Island
“We are proud to be among the field for the 2012 Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament. It is a tremendous tournament with outstanding teams, coaches, and student-athletes. We are looking forward to the challenge and the opportunity to play in such a prestigious event.”
Jan 25, 2012 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
Celebration features Venetian and Rio de Janiero Carnivals and Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Fun
Uncasville, CT – Break out the purple, green and gold as Mohegan Sun invites you to join the hottest Carnivale celebrations in Connecticut! The 130,000 square foot Shops at Mohegan Sun will transform not once, but three times in just five days! From a Venetian Carnivale to the world-famous Rio de Janiero Carnival, the three-day event will cap off with a tribute to Bourbon Street’s Fat Tuesday celebrations as we officially welcome Mardi Gras.
Beginning at 9pm on Friday, February 17th, experience the magic of Venice’s carnival without traveling to Italy, as Mohegan Sun celebrates Venetian’s Nights of Carnivale! The Shops at Mohegan Sun will transport guests to another world with the festival’s legendary masks, gondoliers, Venetian stilt walkers and Harlequin models all roaming The Shops concourse. In the hotel lobby, guests will be serenaded by Italian opera singers and over at Todd English’s Tuscany, there will be a party on the patio with a live DJ, specialty drinks and more!
The colors and excitement of Brazil’s Carnival invades The Shops concourse on Sunday, February 19th with the Carnivale of Color. Beginning at 2pm, enjoy Rio’s famed feathered dancers and carnival puppet birds, along with a live Samba band, specialty drinks, an angel aerialist and more. Guests not only can enjoy performances, but also free dance lessons from real Latin ballroom dancers.
The three-day extravaganza rounds out with a full on Madri Gras celebration. Indulge in Fat Tuesday celebrations with Mohegan Sun’s Bourbon St. Mardi Gras. Beginning at 2pm on Tuesday, February 21st, The Shops at Mohegan Sun transform once again – this time bringing a little Creole up north. Just like in New Orleans, guests will receive traditional Mardi Gras beads while enjoying an array of entertainment including jesters, jugglers, a unicyclist, live DJ and strolling saxophonist.
No Mardi Gras celebration would be complete without a King and Queen who will lead an indoor parade filled with music, puppets and performers. The parade begins at 9pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
For more information on all of the Carnivale events happening at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com or check out our Facebook page at facebook.com/mohegansun.com.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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.
Oct 23, 2011 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Lea Michele, Regis Philbin, Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo, Jaime Pressly, Donnie Wahlberg, Kenny Wormald, and Others Made Appearances Over the Weekend
Uncasville, Connecticut – Mohegan Sun celebrated its 15th anniversary with a star-studded weekend that included a sold out performance by the sensational Jennifer Lopez. Lopez delivered a spectacular show with her popular hits like Love Don’t Cost A Thing, Let’s Get Loud, On The Floor and her new single Papi. Surprise guests Fat Joe and DJ Enuff had the crowd going wild.
Celebrities in attendance throughout the weekend included Glee’s Lea Michele, Terrence Howard, Nick Lachey & Vanessa Minnillo, Donnie Wahlberg, Kenny Wormald, Jaime Pressly, Maria Menounos, Jesse Metcalfe, Hugo Becker, Tinsley Mortimer and Kelly Bensimon. Appearances by Chefs Todd English, Bobby Flay, Jasper White, and Buddy Valastro, Dancing with the Stars Mary Murphy, Regis and Joy Philbin, Susan Lucci, poker extraordinaire Beth Shak, and performances by Stephen Stills, Port Chuck, and Dierks Bentley. In addition, MTV’s Jersey Shore castmates, Sammi, Ronnie and Deena participated in a meet and greet with fans and appeared in Mohegan Sun’s Ultra 88 nightclub, adding excitement to the weekend.
DJ Kiss, a staple on the New York nightlife scene and celebrity favorite, headlined a star-studded after party in Ballo Italian Restaurant and Social Club, Mohegan Sun’s newest restaurant and lounge.
“Mohegan Sun is so pleased to give back to the people who have supported us over the last 15 years”, said Mitchell Etess, CEO of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority. “It was a thrill to host such great celebrities and our good friends.”
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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 www.mohegansun.com. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
**IMAGES FROM THIS EVENT ARE AVAILABLE AT:
Mohegan Sun’s Newsroom:
newsroom.mohegansun.com/15th-anniversary-photos
Friday, October 21
EVENT NAME: Mohegan Sun’s 15th Anniversary Celebration – Day 1
http://mm.gettyimages.com/mm/nicePath/gyipa_public?nav=pr158396250
Saturday, October 22
EVENT NAME: Mohegan Sun’s 15th Anniversary Celebration – Day 2
http://mm.gettyimages.com/mm/nicePath/gyipa_public?nav=pr158396309
EVENT NAME: Jennifer Lopez Special Concert at Mohegan Sun’s 15th Anniversary Celebration
http://mm.gettyimages.com/mm/nicePath/gyipa_public?nav=pr158396334
Aug 25, 2011 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
East Coast Gaming Destination Marks 15 Years with Month-Long Festivities
Uncasville, CT (August 25, 2011) – Mohegan Sun, one of the world’s largest and most spectacular gaming destinations, is getting ready to celebrate its 15th anniversary and is planning to do it in style. The festivities at the East Coast’s top entertainment hot spot will take place throughout the entire month of October but will culminate with a Gala Weekend October 21st – 23rd highlighted by a one-time-only special performance by Jennifer Lopez in Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, October 22nd created especially for this celebration. Ticket pricing and an on-sale date will be announced shortly.
The weekend will also feature a celebrity salute to Regis Philbin. Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Stephen Stills and Country star Dierks Bentley will also be performing free concerts in Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den on October 21st & 22nd, while the General Hospital soap stars of Port Chuck rock the house in The Cabaret Theatre on October 22nd.
Mohegan Sun will roll out the red carpet for special guests who will participate in public events including Buddy Valastro, The Cake Boss, celebrity chefs Bobby Flay, Todd English and Jasper White, as well as Mary Murphy of So You Think You Can Dance. Several other celebrities will be on hand to participate in the festivities.
A signature cocktail will celebrate Mohegan Sun’s crystal anniversary and special hotel packages, gaming promotions, food specials and more will be announced shortly.
Be sure to check out mohegansun.com/15th all the latest updates on events, celebrity appearances, special offers and other anniversary celebrations.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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 on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
