Jan 9, 2019 | Entertainment, General News
Live on Tuesday, July 9th & Wednesday, July 10th; Tickets on sale Friday, January 25th
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 9, 2019) – Phish will hit the road this summer with a 26 – date tour, stopping at Mohegan Sun Arena on Tuesday, July 9th and Wednesday, July 10th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $78.00 and go on sale Friday, January 25th at 10:00am 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. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, January 26th, subject to availability.
In an effort to get tickets into the hands of fans and not bots, Phish is using Ticketmaster Verified Fan® for the public on-sales sold via Ticketmaster. For the first two hours of each on-sale, while supplies last, a selection of the best tickets will be available for those who have received codes via Verified Fan. Fans who wish to be eligible to purchase must register and receive a verification code via text. Registration closes Wednesday, January 23rd at 11:59pm eastern.
Fans can learn more and register here.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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, ext. 27163.
Jan 9, 2019 | Entertainment, General News, Sports
The Eastern Connecticut Conference gets its own “Run to the Sun” when the ECC Division title games come to Mohegan Sun; Tickets on-sale January 28th
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 9, 2019) – The high school basketball season in Eastern Connecticut is shaping up to produce another thrilling tournament season and along with the CIAC State Finals that arrive in mid-March, Mohegan Sun Arena will be hosting the Eastern Connecticut Conference High School Basketball Championship Games for the first time, on February 26th. The ECC is home to standout athlete’s, Dev Ostrowski of East Lyme, JJ Brennan of Waterford, Chase Anderson of Bacon Academy, Ken Turner of Ledyard & Max Lee of St. Bernard and many more, all looking to lead their teams to the conference title and beyond.
When / Where: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena, 6:00pm (Division II) & 8:00pm (Division II) | 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382
Tickets: Tickets are $10.00 and are valid for the full two-game session. Advance tickets go on-sale Monday, January 28th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office at 10:00am on January 28th.
“This is a chance to take advantage of a world-class facility and give the kids a once-in-a-lifetime experience.” Said Jim Buonocore, Ledyard Athletic Director & ECC Chair. “It’s a testament to the quality of programs we have in the league. We can’t thank Tom [Cantone] and Mohegan Sun enough for this opportunity.”
“We are always excited to host sporting events,” Mohegan Sun VP of Sports & Entertainment, Tom Cantone said. “This is a great way to get the local community together in a fun, competitive spirit in a popular venue.”
The ECC featured three divisions last year, from which two conference tournaments took place, with Waterford & St. Bernard’s taking home titles. The ECC was restructured to four total divisions for the 2018-2019 season, and tournament play will now consist of all Division I & II schools battling it out for the title, with the same taking place for Division III & IV. Both championship games at Mohegan Sun Arena will also be streamed live on TheDay.com.
The ECC has a storied athletic history, and high school basketball is certainly a notable category. From the 1980s to present, the conference has produced the likes of Harold Pressley (St. Bernard High School, Villanova, Sacramento Kings), Tyson Wheeler (New London High School, University of Rhode Island), Sam Cheung (Waterford High School, Coast Guard Academy), Alex Jensen (Stonington High School, University of Vermont), Mark Jones (NFA, University of Dayton), Kris Dunn (New London High School, Providence College, Chicago Bulls) and Mike Buscetto, (Waterford High School, SNHU). In recent years, the ECC has further entrenched itself as one of the best high school basketball conferences in New England, with incredible talent and exhilarating, packed crowds, often reaching the thousands for rivalry & tournament based games.
ABOUT ECC: The Eastern Connecticut Conference (ECC) is an interscholastic athletic league made up of 18 member high schools, whose geographical footprint reaches from the Massachusetts border to the Long Island Sound and from the Rhode Island border to just east of the Connecticut River. The league sponsors 29 sports throughout the school year with each sport culminating in a league championship. Nearly 5000 student-athletes compete yearly in the ECC. The ECC is a league steeped in history, producing countless CIAC State Champions. The league continues to be on the forefront of high school athletics in the state of Connecticut and is positioned to continue as a leader for years to come.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA: Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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, ext. 27163.
Dec 19, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
Live on Sunday, April 7th; Tickets on sale Friday, December 21st
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 19, 2018) – One of the biggest Latin stars in recent memory, Bad Bunny, has announced his North American tour. Kicking off spring 2019, the Grammy – nominated rapper – songwriter comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, April 7th at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $141.00, $101.00, $81.00 and $51.00 and go on sale Friday, December 21st at 10:00am 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. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, December 22nd, subject to availability.
Bad Bunny, originally from Puerto Rico, is most recognized for his explosive and infectious Trap songs. Rolling Stone magazine has named him “The Four – Billion – Stream Man leading the Latin Trap Explosion.” This talented artist has demonstrated his already overwhelming power, influence and demand with completely sold – out concerts for his “La Nueva Religión Tour” (The New Religion Tour) all over Europe, Latin America and the U.S. His unmistakable voice and rhythm have led him to transition to the general market, where he is already creating waves of revolution with his participation in “I Like It” alongside Cardi B and J Balvin, which reached #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and has continued to dominate the chart in the top 3 position. He has been nominated into the iHeart Radio Music Award, MTV VMA’s, Latin AMAs, Latin Grammys and E! People Choice Awards. Earlier this fall, Bad Bunny celebrated being the face of the cover of FADER magazine where the artist boasts a feature story that perfectly recaps his story and properly introduces him to the American market as the Latin Trap superstar he has become.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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, ext. 27163.
Dec 17, 2018 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 17, 2018) – Treat yourself to a delicious meal when Restaurant Week returns from January 20th – January 24th. Dining specials & discounts will be offered at many of the top restaurants across Mohegan Sun, and along with that, diners will be able to learn tips and tricks from culinary masters during live cooking demonstrations in The Shops at Mohegan Sun by Sun Wine & Food Fest chefs Jason Santos and Michele Ragussis!
Chef Demos
Jason Santos, celebrity chef, owner, and Executive Chef at Boston’s Abby Lane, Citrus & Salt, and Buttermilk & Bourbon restaurants, will help kick off Restaurant Week by taking over The Shops at Mohegan Sun on Sunday, January 20th at Noon.
Michele Ragussis, a seasoned New England chef who has been featured on shows like Chopped, Food Network Star, Beat Bobby Flay and more, will wrap up Restaurant Week when she takes over The Shops at Mohegan Sun on Thursday, January 24th at 6:00pm.
Dining Specials
Guests can enjoy a 20% discount at Seasons Buffet, Todd English’s Tuscany, Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain, and Bobby’s Burger Palace all week long!
Mention “Restaurant Week” at Hash House A Go Go and get an order of Chicken & Waffles for $10.00.
SolToro is offering a variety of selections for an appetizer and entrée taco platters for $22.00 per person. For an appetizer, choose between Mexican Wontons filled with chorizo, chipotle and avocado cream or SolToro Nachos, topped with Chihuahua cheese, beans, jalapeños, guacamole, and sour cream. Street taco entrée options include Adobo pork, roasted duck, chicken, Baja fish, grilled shrimp, or barbacoa beef. All street taco entrées are served with rice and beans.
At BALLO Italian Restaurant, enjoy a three-course dinner for $32.00. First course is a choice of either classic Caesar salad, Arugula salad, or meatballs pomodoro. Second is a choice of rigatoni, chicken parmigiana, or organic salmon. Skirt steak is available for an additional $15.00. For dessert, a classic cannoli.
Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar, located on property near the Trading Cove lot, is offering lunch and dinner specials during Restaurant Week. For $16.95, enjoy a lunch for two special: house side salad, a choice of a BBQ pulled pork sandwich or a flatbread of your choice, and funnel cake fries for dessert. The dinner special for two is $29.95 and includes one buffalo pretzel to share, the choice of chicken fajitas or BBQ pulled pork bacon mac & cheese, and a cookie pizza for dessert.
Come to Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House for delicious, slow roasted 12 oz. prime rib au jus, served with mashed potatoes, daily vegetables and for $20.00. Make sure to get there early for one of the most popular items while supplies last!
Visit Michael Jordan’s Steak House for a delicious meal for $49.00. The first course is a choice of a classic Caesar with shaved parmesan and garlic croutons, or king crab and lobster bisque with micro celery. The main course is the choice of organic black pearl salmon in a peperonata broth (no clams), or basil brined chicken with smoked fingerling hash and parmesan velouté.
Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe is serving honey chipotle fried chicken, mac & cheese, BBQ rubbed jojo’s, and coleslaw, with a buttermilk biscuit and house-made gravy for $23.00.
A three-course meal at Jasper White’s Summer Shack features a mixed greens salad, lobster scampi, and a chocolate peanut butter torte for $40.
*Dine in only, May not be combined with other discounts
At Sushi Koya, enjoy one dinosaur egg (spicy tuna wrapped in avocado) and one criashi (eight pieces of chef’s choice sashimi, shrimp, crab, seaweed and avocado over rice) for $35.00.
*Dine in only
Tom’s Urban is offering a three-course meal for $20.19. First is a small plate of either Brussels sprouts, fried pickles, or a side salad. For the entrée, enjoy any burger, taco or sandwich. Indulge in the colossal cheesecake for dessert. This special also includes one non-alcoholic drink.
*Cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts. Tax and gratuity not
included.
Feed your sweet tooth with these dessert specials!
Buy a large cup or cone at Ben & Jerry’s and upgrade to a fresh waffle cone for free.
Get a free piece of handcrafted bark at Godiva Chocolatier with the purchase of a hot cocoa.
Go to Krispy Kreme and get a free doughnut hole cup with any dozen donuts purchased. The main Krispy Kreme shop is located along the Riverview Garage connector to Casino of the Earth. Two other shops are located in the Riverview Garage entrance to the Casino of the Sky and along The Shops at Mohegan Sun at the Spring Gateway.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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 MJTwitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Dec 11, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
Live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, June 15th
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 11, 2018) – Latin music’s most iconic duo, Wisin & Yandel, announced their first U.S. tour today since their five – year hiatus with the Como Antes Tour 2019. The 15 – city tour will stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, June 15th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $139.00, $89.00, $69.00 and $49.00 and go on sale Friday, December 14th at 10:00am 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. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, December 15th, subject to availability.
Yandel and Wisin are beloved artists that have garnered non – stop hits in their solo careers, yet as Latin music dúo Wisin & Yandel they have enjoyed unparalleled success, becoming the top selling Latin Urban artists in the world, with their music and concerts.
During their 14 year career as a duo, Wisin & Yandel received numerous multi – platinum certifications in the United States and Latin America and dozens of prestigious awards including a Grammy and two Latin Grammys; as well as 10 Billboard Latin Airplay #1s. On tour, Wisin & Yandel have proven to be a force to be reckoned with, becoming the only artists in the Urban Latin music genre to sell out both the Staples Center and Madison Square Garden in the US. Wisin & Yandel’s shows are nothing short of exhilarating. The duo travels with their 10 – piece band, 8 dancers, and a state – of – the art audiovisual show; but the true stars, absolutely are Wisin & Yandel and their unique brand of Latin Urban music, a fusion of genres and styles delivered with a power and passion that no one in their musical genre can match.
Recently, Wisin & Yandel also announced their first album in over five years, Los Campeones del Pueblo / The Big Leagues. It marks their tenth studio album and the first one they have recorded together since the multi – award – winning album Líderes. The new album will be released on December 14th.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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, ext. 27163.
Dec 10, 2018 | Comedy, Entertainment, General News
Live Saturday, October 19th; Tickets on sale Friday, December 14th
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 10, 2018) – Dane Cook, one of the most prolific stand – up comedians and a versatile actor, announces the Tell It Like It Is Tour. His first full – scale tour since 2013, Cook will bring his dynamic sense of humor to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, October 19th at 8:00pm, presented by Comix Mohegan Sun.
Tickets are $59.00, $44.00 and $29.00 and go on sale Friday, December 14th at 10:00am 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. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, December 15th, subject to availability.
Dane Cook has been featured in numerous Comedy Central and HBO specials and created successful comedy albums including Harmful If Swallowed; Retaliation; Vicious Circle; Rough Around The Edges: Live From Madison Square Garden; ISolated INcident; and Dane Cook: I Did My Best – Greatest Hits. Retaliation became the highest charting comedy album in 28 years and went double platinum, earning him a place alongside best – selling comedy veterans. Combining energetic physical comedy, clever wordplay and trenchant observations about human behavior, Cook’s unique brand of stand – up and accessible guy – next – door attitude have galvanized audiences of all ages.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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, ext. 27163.
