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.
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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.
Mar 4, 2011 | Community Relations, Entertainment, Special Events
The longest-running All-Star Revue on Easter Sunday (Click for Chinese)
It’s Magic! has been delighting magic enthusiasts for more than five decades. The live stage show is unique in that it features many of the top professional magicians worldwide, with each act carefully selected to represent the variety of the art of magic. It’s Magic! will be putting on a very special performance inside Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, April 24th at 3:00pm.
All individual tickets are just $15.00. Tickets go on sale Monday, March 7th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log onto ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Tuesday, March 8th, subject to availability.
It’s Magic! presents its annual edition featuring a group of internationally recognized award-winning magicians. The show at Mohegan Sun features Jeff McBride, a three time award winner at the International Grand Prix of Magic in Monte Carlo, who is widely recognized as the foremost innovator and being one of the most exciting performers in contemporary magic. Dania Kaseeva, a gold medal winner at the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in Paris will be performing a hula-hoop act, and David Maas, a bronze medal winner at the International American Performing Arts Festival will be working as a singing ringmaster.
Mark Kalin and Jinger Leigh have redefined the traditional concepts of a “magic show.” Their unique productions have garnered accolades throughout the entertainment industry for their innovative and theatrical approach to magic and show production. In 2009, Kalin & Jinger made multiple appearances on Masters of Illusion, a 13-part series for Fox TV.
Other stunning magic performances including comedy, juggling, balancing, unicycling, athleticism and stage illusion will be presented by Dan Birch, Kevin James, Dana Daniels and Jeff Civillico, and will guarantee you an unforgettable experience.
Mohegan Sun Arena was ranked the 4th busiest venue in 2009 by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Dec 28, 2010 | Community Relations, Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Jenny Tseng performs two shows in Mohegan Sun Arena for the Year of the Rabbit, February 6, 2011 (Click here for Chinese)
Jenny Tseng will be celebrating the Year of the Rabbit in Mohegan Sun Arena. The show will have two performances on Sunday, February 6th; the first at 2:00am and the second at 2:00pm.
Tickets are $108.00, $88.00, $58.00 and $38.00 and can be purchased through International Entertainment Marketing based out of New York at 718.888.3113 or through iemshowplace.com.
Jenny Tseng, commonly known in Cantonese speaking regions as “Yan Nei,” is a Macau-born singer who has been based in Hong Kong for much of her performing career. With her outstanding singing talent, Jenny first achieved mainstream success throughout the Chinese region during the early 1970s. Her powerful voice has made her a memorable diva with a career that spans over three decades. Her repertoire includes both Cantonese and Mandarin songs. She was awarded “Most Popular Artist Award” in 1984 at the Jade Solid Gold Ceremony, the first singer to receive this honorable award. In addition to singing, Tseng is a successful entrepreneur and has also acted in several films during the 1970s and 1980s.
In recent years, Tseng has performed all over the world and embarked on her Farewell World Tour in the fall of 2009, making the end of her performing career and saying goodbye to fans all over the world.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” For more information on Jenny Tseng and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Asian Marketing hotline at 1.877.999.9977.
Jul 6, 2010 | Community Relations, Entertainment, Special Events
Steven Ma and special guest Louis Yuen with Jessie Liu host event where thirteen contestants compete for the title (Click here for Chinese)
A major event in the entertainment world, the annual Miss NY Chinese Beauty Pageant, will be holding its final competition at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, August 22nd at 1:00am. Thirteen finalists will perform to showcase their grace and talent during this remarkable evening.
Tickets are $128.00 (VIP tickets), $75.00 & $50.00 and can be purchased through Miss NY Chinese Beauty Pageant, Inc. based out of New York by calling 347.829.6692 and 212.219.7688 or through www.misschinesepageant.com.
To mark this special evening, the finale at Mohegan Sun will feature a popular leading man of TVB, Mr. Steven Ma with special guest Louis Yuen. The show will be hosted by the 2002 Miss New York Chinese winner Jessie Liu. Ma is a singer and actor and has starred in numerous popular TV dramas and has received several awards from TVB including “The Favorite Television Character” Award for Safe Guards.
Louis Yuen is also a TVB actor who started his career as a finalist in the 5th TVB New Talent Singing Awards. Yuen then became more popular for co-hosting the Super Trio Series with Eric Tsang. These two stars will witness the crowning of a beautiful and talented contestant at Mohegan Sun.
The event is produced by the Miss NY Chinese Beauty Pageant Committee, co-produced by TVB (USA) Inc., with Mohegan Sun as the special sponsor. This year marks the ninth anniversary of the Miss NY Chinese Beauty Pageant and thirteen young ladies will make it to the finale. The winner will receive a grand prize of cash and gifts and will represent New York in the Miss Chinese International Pageant held in Hong Kong. This may also lead to stardom as all finalists will have the chance to be selected for Hairun Media Company’s acting roles in a TV drama series. In addition to crowning the winner and two runners-up, the pageant committee will also award titles such as “Miss Talent,” “Miss Photogenic,” “ Miss Internet Popularity,” “Best Dressed” and “Miss Congeniality.” During the final competition, audiences may also vote to select the “Most Popular Contestant,” which will bring more excitement to the evening.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com/888. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Asian Marketing Hotline: 1.877.999.9977.
Feb 5, 2010 | Community Relations, Entertainment, Special Events
Mohegan Sun celebrates the Year of the Tiger on February 21st (Click here for Chinese)
Get ready to ring in the Year of the Tiger as Mohegan Sun gears up for the Chinese New Year on Sunday, February 21st. To commemorate the longest and most significant Chinese holiday, Mohegan Sun will host a variety of events including renowned Mandarin Pop band SuperBand at Mohegan Sun Arena, a traditional Lion Dance, the Money God, an appearance by Miss New York Chinese 2009, special menus at Sunrise Square and extraordinary bus giveaways.
The celebration begins with two performances from Taiwanese Mandarin Pop sensations, SuperBand formed by four veteran singers; Lo Ta-yu, Jonathan Lee, Wakin Chau and Chang Chen-yue at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, February 21st. The first show will be at 2:00am with a follow-up performance at 2:00pm. Tickets are $168.00, $128.00, $88.00 and $58.00 and can be purchased through International Entertainment Marketing based out of New York at 718.888.3113 or through www.iemshowplace.com.
In addition, guests throughout Mohegan Sun will be mesmerized with a traditional Lion Dance which symbolizes exorcising evil spirits and summoning luck and fortune. The Lion Dance will start at 1:00pm, heading from Sunrise Square to The Shops at Mohegan Sun, throughout Casino of the Sky and to Casino of the Wind. The Money God and Miss NY Chinese 2009 will be present in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse from noon to 1:00pm, handing out red envelopes symbolizing good luck as well as Money God posters which attracts wealth and prosperity. Photo opportunities will also be available.
Special dishes will be served at a number of the restaurants at Mohegan Sun. Bamboo Forest will be open from February 13th through February 21st for dinner, excluding February 17th and 18th; the not-so-secret ingredient is seafood as it is incorporated into over half the dishes including Good Fortune, an eight-piece dish of dried oysters, two pieces of Shiitake mushrooms and dehydrated vegetables over a bed of lettuce in light brown sauce. Other dishes include Steamed Whole Fish which symbolizes a wish for surpluses and bountiful harvests every year.
Guests can also enjoy an array of festive meals at The Cove’s Noodle Bar. There guests will have their choice of a number of soups including Shrimp & Pork Wonton Soup, Beef Noodle Soup and varieties of Congee. Some of the specialties and dim sum meals for the evening include Steamed Clams, Roasted Duck and Lau Mai Gai, a mixture of rice, chicken and sausage wrapped in a bamboo leaf. Sunrise Square will be serving a special event menu during the holiday with varieties of Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cuisines and special festive dishes including Golden Shrimp and Sauteed Crabmeat with Pea Leaves.
Getting to Mohegan Sun just got easier and more convenient as several bus companies from New York and Massachusetts have teamed up with Mohegan Sun to offer an exceptional package to the bus travelers. In addition to the $65.00 bus package from Manhattan or Flushing, New York and $75.00 bus package from Brooklyn, New York and Massachusetts; starting February 14th and running through February 25th, bus travelers will receive a lucky red envelope containing cash anywhere from $5.00 to $1,000 or a $10.00 match play coupon upon arrival, excluding from 4:00pm, February 20th to 4:00pm, February 21st.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 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 the Asian Marketing hotline1.877.999.9977 or visiting mohegansun.com/888.
