Aug 9, 2018 | Entertainment, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Sports
The All-Access Show Features Rodgers & Paul, NBA Legend Ray Allen, NFL Icons Larry Fitzgerald, Patrick Peterson & More Going Head-to-Head at Mohegan Sun Golf Club
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 9, 2018) – Fans can watch all the fun, excitement and competitiveness that ensues when NBA and NFL star players and legends compete from Mohegan Sun Golf Club in the first-ever State Farm® Showdown Hosted by Aaron Rodgers & Chris Paul, set to air Friday, August 10th, at 8:00pm ET on TNT. The show will be televised on TNT immediately following the network’s live coverage of the 100th PGA Championship from St. Louis.
Rodgers and Paul lead their respective teams in the first-of-its-kind, NFL vs. NBA charity golf tournament that showcases their skills on the course. In addition to the team-centric, head-to-head competition, the athlete’s participated in a number of “skills challenges.” Top moments from the show – which features golf commentary from Ernie Johnson and Ian Baker-Finch along with comedian James Davis and Amanda Balionis as course reporters – include:
- Rodgers and Paul sharing key “insights” into the drafting of their State Farm Showdown teams
- Competitors showcasing their accuracy by hitting golf balls at glass targets featuring their opponents’ likeness
- A cameo appearance from Charles Barkley
- Rodgers, Fitzgerald and the football team demonstrating their skills as three-point sharpshooters
- Paul and the NBA team participating in quarterback drills
Click here to preview the one-hour show.
Nine-time All-Star Paul of the Houston Rockets captained the NBA team, with players including Hall of Famer Ray Allen, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley and Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Kyle Korver. Two-time league MVP Rodgers led the NFL squad, which featured Super Bowl champion Reggie Bush, 11-time Pro Bowl receiver Larry Fitzgerald and current Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson.
About Turner Sports
Turner Sports, a division of Turner, is an industry leader in the delivery of premium sports content across all multimedia screens. Turner Sports’ television coverage includes the NBA, Major League Baseball, NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, ELEAGUE and professional golf, along with the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League beginning in Summer 2018. The company also manages some of the most popular sports destinations across digital and social platforms including Bleacher Report and its top-rated app, NCAA.com and the critically-acclaimed NCAA March Madness Live suite of products, PGA.com and the Sports Emmy Award-winning PGA Championship LIVE, as well as an accompanying collection of mobile sites and connected device apps. Turner Sports and the NBA jointly manage NBA Digital, a robust collection of offerings including NBA TV, NBA.com, NBA LEAGUE PASS, the NBA App and NBAGLEAGUE.com. Turner Sports recently launched B/R Live, a premium live streaming sports platform that serves as the central hub for both the discovery and consumption of live sports content. The new streaming service allows fans to find and watch their favorite sports content anywhere, anytime and on the screen of their choice.
About State Farm®
The mission of State Farm is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto and home insurance in the United States. Its nearly 19,000 agents and approximately 65,000 employees serve approximately 83 million policies and accounts – approximately 81 million auto, fire, life, health and commercial policies and approximately 2 million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 36 on the 2018 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit statefarm.com.
About CAA Sports
The five-time recipient of the award for “Best in Talent Representation and Management,” presented by the Sports Business Journal, CAA Sports represents more than 1,700 of the world’s best athletes in such sports as baseball, football, hockey, basketball, soccer, tennis, Olympics and action sports, and golf, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities. Beyond traditional athlete representation, CAA Sports provides unique opportunities for clients off the field, in areas including licensing, endorsements, speaking, philanthropy, books, and video games. CAA Sports also works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, licensing, hospitality, and sports properties for sales/sponsorships, for which the agency won “Best in Property Consulting, Sales, and Client Service” at the 2016 Sports Business Awards. CAA Sports is a division of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). CAA represents the most creative and successful artists working in film, television, music, theatre, video games, and digital content, and provides a range of strategic marketing services to corporate clients.
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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Aug 6, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
Live Sunday, September 30th; Tickets on sale Saturday, August 11th
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 6, 2018) – Due to demand, global superstar Janet Jackson has announced four new dates on her buzzworthy State of the World Tour. The outing will follow the remaining dates already slated across the U.S., coming to Mohegan Sun Arena Sunday, September 30th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $499.95 (front row only), $99.00, $79.00 and $59.00 and go on sale Friday, August 10th 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, August 11th, subject to availability.
Janet Jackson is one of the most influential entertainers of the modern era. Her music has won her six GRAMMY® Awards, two Emmy Nominations, a Golden Globe Award, a nomination for an Academy Award along with dozens of American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards. She has received accolades as an actress as well including the NAACP “Best Supporting Actor award.” Janet is a published author, dancer, businessperson, philanthropist and one of the biggest – selling artists in popular music history. With sales of over 160 million records worldwide, Janet Jackson stands as one of the best – selling artists of all time with a string of hits that have left an indelible impression on pop culture. Her music and artistry has opened doors through which other top artists have followed, many acknowledging her impact on their musical perceptions.
For more information on Janet Jackson, visit janetjackson.com.
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.
Aug 6, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
Performing at Mohegan Sun Arena on December 1st
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 6, 2018) – Now for the first time ever, FOREIGNER presents Double Vision: Then and Now, featuring all current band members plus the original band members who helped to put the iconic group on the map more than forty years ago. Experience two great bands in one unforgettable night at Mohegan Sun Arena Saturday, December 1st at 7:30pm. Rock through some of the best – selling songs from the band’s albums and bring back the memories that make it feel like the first time for long – time fans and new generations.
Tickets are $59.00, $49.00 and $39.00 and go on sale Friday, August 10th 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, August 11th, subject to availability.
With ten multi – platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 Hits, FOREIGNER is universally hailed as one of the most popular Rock acts in the world. With an arsenal of hits such as “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” and “Feels Like The First Time,” FOREIGNER – Mick Jones (lead guitar), Kelly Hansen (lead vocals), Tom Gimbel (rhythm guitar, sax, vocals), Jeff Pilson (bass, vocals), Michael Bluestein (keyboards), Bruce Watson (guitar) and Chris Frazier (drums) – continue to propel sold – out tours and album sales, now exceeding 75 million. The original band members who helped put the iconic group on the map more than forty years ago include: Lou Gramm, Dennis Elliott, Al Greenwood, Ian McDonald and Rick Wills join Mick Jones.
FOREIGNER‘s album Double Vision produced hits like “Urgent,” “Juke Box Hero” and “Waiting For A Girl Like You.” Those songs helped give FOREIGNER‘s next album, 4, its impressive run at #1 on the Billboard chart. At the zenith of 80’s sound, FOREIGNER‘s fifth album, Agent Provocateur, gave the world the incredible #1 global hit, “I Want To Know What Love Is.” This musical milestone followed the record – breaking song “Waiting For A Girl Like You.”
At FOREIGNER‘s core is the founder and Songwriters Hall of Fame member Mick Jones, the visionary maestro whose stylistic songwriting, indelible guitar hooks and multi – layered talents continue to escalate FOREIGNER‘s influence and guide the band to new horizons. Jones reformed the band after a 2002 hiatus and selected lead singer Kelly Hansen to help write an inspired new chapter in the history of Foreigner. One of Rock’s greatest showmen, Hansen is known for his innate ability to connect with the crowds. As a front man and lead vocalist, Hansen is among the most respected, consummate professionals in Rock and Roll.
For more information on FOREIGNER, visit the band’s website.
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.
Jul 24, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 24, 2018) – Critically – acclaimed Rock band The Doobie Brothers, known for their harmony – laden, guitar – driven Rock and Roll set, announced today 13 additional headline tour dates for 2018. The Live Nation promoted shows kick off October 9th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and visit Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, November 11th!
Tickets are $39.00, $29.00 and $19.00 and go on sale Friday, August 3rd 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, August 4th, subject to availability.
The Doobie Brothers have been delivering mind – blowing, roots – based, harmony – laden, guitar – driven Rock and Roll for over four decades, selling more than 48 million albums and winning four “GRAMMY® Awards.” They released their latest album, Southbound, in November 2014 on Arista Nashville. Southbound features new recordings of the band’s biggest hits, with Country music’s biggest stars including Blake Shelton, Zac Brown Band, Brad Paisley and Toby Keith. Boasting one of the most loyal fan bases in music, the band continues to write and record new material and tour the world. Their No. 1 singles “Black Water” (1974) and “What a Fool Believes” (1979), both gold, lead a catalog of indelible songs that include: “Listen to the Music,” “China Grove,” “Jesus Is Just All Right,” “Rockin’ Down the Highway,” “Long Train Runnin’,” “Take Me In Your Arms,” Takin’ it to the Streets,” “Minute by Minute,” “You Belong to Me,” “The Doctor” and more. In all, the Doobies have tallied up five top 10 singles and 16 top 40 hits. Beginning with their multi – million – selling sophomore collection Toulouse Street (1972), the Doobies have 3 multi – platinum, 7 platinum and 14 Gold albums. Their Best of the Doobies (1976) has sold more than 12 million copies – a rare “diamond record.”
For more information on The Doobie Brothers, visit the band’s website.
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.
Jul 23, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
With Special Guest State Champs
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 23, 2018) – Blink-182, the Punk Pop favorites of a generation are set to kick off their fall mini-tour September 12th in Moorhead on 
their way to headline Riotfest in Chicago. Mohegan Sun Arena is scheduled to welcome back the rockers on Thursday, September 20th!
Tickets are $65.00, $45.00 and $35.00 and go on sale Friday, July 27th 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, July 28th, subject to availability.
“We are always stoked to get back on the road and play for our fans” say blink-182. “We’re looking forward to playing really fun shows for you all.”
For information about blink-182 and new or additional dates please visit blink182.com
About blink-182: Since their humble beginnings twenty-four years ago, when they started playing in a San Diego garage, ‘blink-182’ has sold over fifty million albums worldwide and rocked audiences from Adelaide to Zurich having become one of the defining rock bands of their generation. They combine high-energy dynamics with an artistic ambition that transcends any genre. Now with Matt Skiba (of Alkaline Trio) joining ‘blink-182’ as singer/guitarist, the group starts a new chapter. Skiba debuted with ‘blink-182’ in March 2015 with a live performance at the MusInk Tattoo and Music Festival: “It was the best they’ve sounded in over a decade,” the OC Weekly raved about the band’s set.
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.
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Jul 20, 2018 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 19, 2018) – Connecticut’s largest comic book convention, Terrifcon, returns on Friday, August 17th, lasting through Sunday, August 19th.
The host site is once again Mohegan Sun in southeastern Connecticut, inside the new Earth Expo & Convention Center. Fans can prepare for three days of incredible comic con excitement with numerous special guests, events & activities including video game tournaments and a Guinness World Record® attempt!
New England’s Largest Comic Creator Guest List
Taking full advantage of the spacious Earth Expo Center, TERRIFICON has assembled a massive gathering of comic book creators of today’s hottest titles to epic tales of yesteryear. The guest list of comic book artists and writers will be the largest In New England and includes Marvel’s newly appointed Editor-in-Chief, C.B. Cebulski to writer/artist Jim Starlin, the creator of the Thanos and the Infinity Gauntlet storyline, which was the basis of this summer’s blockbuster film; Avengers: Infinity War.
Other members of comic book luminaries in attendance at TERRIFICON include; Adam Wallenta, Afua Richardson, Alan Davis, Art Baltazar, Arthur Suydam, Barbara Friedlander, Barry Kitson, Billy Tucci, Bob Almond, Bob McLeod, Brett Breeding, Charles Soule, Chris Campana, Chris Giarrusso, Chris Stevens, Christopher Priest, Cliff Galbraith, Dave Ryan, David Michelinie, David Wenzel, Denny O’Neil, Don McGregor, Franco, Frank Cho, Greg Horn, Gregg Schigiel, Jacob Chabot, Jason Fabok, Jerry Ordway, Jim Starlin, Jim Taylor, Joe Caramagna, Joe Corroney, Joe Giella, Joe Rubinstein, Joe St. Pierre, Joel Adams, John Beatty, Jose Luis Garcia Lopez, Keith Giffen, Kevin Nowlan, Kristen Gudsnuk, Larry Hama, Marc Guggenhiem, Michael Golden, Matt Ryan, Michelle Delecki, Mike Baron, Mike Norton, Mike W. Barr, Mike Zeck, Marat Mychaels, Neal Adams, Nick Spencer, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Mounts, Oaul Pelletier, Peter Tomasi, Rachel Ordway, Rafer Roberts, Rags Morales, Renee Witterstaetter, Roger Stern, Ron Frenz, Ron Leary, Ron Lim, Ron Wilson, Roy Thomas, Ryan Stegman, Sara Richard, Scott Hanna, Tim Seeley, Tom Raney, Zeea Adams and more.
Superhero TV & Movie Stars
TERRIFICON is also bringing actors from classic superhero TV and movies to Mohegan Sun including actor Jon Bernthal, star of Marvel’s The Punisher from the Netflix hit series. Bernthal is also a fan favorite from his portrayal of Shane on The Walking Dead, as well as the films, Fury, Wolf of Wall Street, The Accountant, Grudge Match and many more. Other guests include actress Pom Klementieff, who portrayed Mantis in Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 and Avengers: Infinity War. Michael Jai White (star of Spawn, Black Dynamite and The Dark Knight) Lou Ferrigno, (star of The Incredible Hulk) Drew Powell, (Gotham) award-winning actor Henry Winkler, (the Fonz’ on Happy Days as well as Arrested Development and Community) will be in attendance as well. Animation is also celebrated at TERRIFICON with voice over actors Larry Kenney from Thundercats, Greg Cipes from Teen Titans Go!, Charlie Schlatter from Kick Buttowski and more.
Guinness World Record Attempt
TERRIFICON will be attempting to set a Guinness World Record® for “Most Contributions to a Greetings Card” at this year’s event at Mohegan Sun. This won’t be an ordinary greeting card, it will be a super-sized birthday card measuring 5 feet tall and 24 feet long featuring art by legendary artist Jerry Ordway and celebrating Superman’s 80th anniversary! Comic book fans can be part of the record setting attempt by signing the giant card that will be on display at TERRIFICON!
Aw Yeah Fun Zone and CTGamer Arena
TERRIFICON is more than a comic con, its several conventions in one, with the addition of two new areas at this August’s event dedicated to fun and games. AW YEAH COMICS creators, and award-winning writer and artist team, Franco and Art Balatzar, will be organizing the entire 20,000 square foot Earth Ballroom with arts, crafts, robotics, workshops, puppetry and even live music from the kids’ band “School of Rock.” The AW YEAH FUN ZONE runs all three days at TERRIFICON, taking place inside the Earth Ballroom.
Microsoft and Game Underground will take over several rooms and provide a CTGAMER con with video game tournaments with games such as FortNite, Injustice, Smash Brothers and MarioKart. For those who prefer tabletop games, there will be Magic the Gathering and Warhammer matches presented by Dragon’s Lair.
TERRIFICON has free parking and children 10 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. Tickets start at $26.75 and can be purchased at Mohegan Sun Box Office, seven days a week or online at Ticketmaster.com. Comic book shops throughout Connecticut are also selling tickets for TERRIFICON. See locations and more information on the website www.terrificon.com
#Connecticut #Terrificon #Comicon #Comiccon #MoheganSunABOUT BIG
FEDORA MARKETING:
Big Fedora Marketing is an LLC. that started in 2012. The Connecticut based firm has been producing and organizing comic conventions throughout the Nutmeg State and is owned by Mitch Hallock, a lifelong comic book fan, with a long career in advertising, marketing and event planning since 1990. Hallock’s goal is to deliver the excitement that fans get from comics and games and deliver that tenfold into a several days of pure fun at his conventions. Since 2015, Big Fedora’s conventions have been held at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. “TerrifiCon, CT’s Terrific Comic Con” and “CTGamerCon” have been praised by actors, comic book professionals and fans.
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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
