Jan 11, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
Live in Mohegan Sun Arena May 5th
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 11, 2018) – Global Rock icons and newly announced Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2018 inductees Bon Jovi have announced the spring leg of their This House Is Not for Sale Tour, presented by Live Nation. The run will kick off in Denver, CO on March 14th, with a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on Saturday, May 5th at 7:30pm and conclude May 14th at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The Grammy-winning band will also celebrate their return to the road with the re-release of This House Is Not For Sale as a new version, containing two brand new songs, “When We Were US” and “Walls,” available via all download and streaming partners on February 23rd.
Tickets are $200.00 and $130.00 and go on sale Friday, January 19th 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 20th, subject to availability.
The This House Is Not For Sale Tour has already received fan and critical acclaim, with its first North American leg grossing an estimated $47 million and its South American leg grossing nearly $40 million. Atlanta Journal-Constitution raved, “(The tour) solidifies their standing as one of Rock’s most resilient acts.” Creative Loafing Tampa said, “Bon Jovi leaves 18,000 screaming, standing fans shot through the heart…” while the Los Angeles Daily News reported that “JBJ shook the stage from the start to end with energy and enthusiasm, and he kept that energy rolling with a voice in tip top shape…” The St. Louis Post-Dispatch said, “Bon Jovi doesn’t miss a beat…” and the Toronto Sun enthused, “It was anthemic Bon Jovi at its best…”
The This House Is Not for Sale Tour was Bon Jovi’s first outing since the band’s 2013 Because We Can World Tour. 2013’s tour was their fourth in six years to be ranked the #1 top-grossing tour in the world (a feat accomplished by only The Rolling Stones previously) with a total of $259.5 million. Bon Jovi also earned the #1 grossing worldwide tour in 2010 for The Circle Tour, with $201 million total, and 2008’s Lost Highway tour, which earned $210.6 million. Bon Jovi’s touring legacy was recognized with the “Legend of Live” award at the Billboard Touring Conference & Awards prior to the kick off of the This House Is Not for Sale Tour.
Bon Jovi released This House Is Not for Sale (Island Records) on Nov. 4, 2016 which debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart, giving the Rock band its sixth U.S. #1. Worldwide, the album hit #1 in Australia and Austria; #2 in Spain and Switzerland; #3 in Canada and Germany; and hit the top 10 in Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Scotland and the United Kingdom. This House Is Not for Sale was Bon Jovi’s first major release since What About Now (2013), the band’s third consecutive multi-platinum album to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 (Lost Highway in 2007, and The Circle in 2009).
ABOUT BON JOVI: Over an illustrious career spanning more than three decades since their formation in 1983, Bon Jovi has earned their place among global Rock royalty. With over 130 million albums sold worldwide, an extensive catalog of hit anthems, more than 2,800 concerts performed in 50 countries for more than 35 million fans, and ticket sales grosses well over $1 billion in around the world in just the past decade, Bon Jovi is the consummate Rock and Roll band.
Bon Jovi will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in April 2018.
For more information on Bon Jovi, visit BonJovi.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.
Jan 9, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
Coming to Mohegan Sun Arena on August 30th
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 9, 2018) – Award-winning Country duo Sugarland announced today their highly-anticipated return to the stage with the Still The Same Tour, beginning this spring in the U.S. With numerous Grammy, ACM and CMA Awards, chart-topping hits and multi-platinum sales, the pair’s Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush will bring their new live show to 48 cities, including Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Nashville. The first leg of the tour will feature opening acts Brandy Clark and Clare Bowen, while Frankie Ballard and Lindsay Ell will accompany the pair for the second half. Mohegan Sun Arena is slated for the second half of the tour, with Sugarland performing on Thursday, August 30th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $90.50, $70.50 and $50.50 and go on sale Friday, January 12th 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 13th, subject to availability.
“We are thrilled to head back out on the road together as this has been a long time coming for the both of us,” said Nettles. “And to have Brandy, Clare, Frankie and Lindsay join us will make our return really special.”
“Can’t wait to get back out there and share our new music with the best fans on earth,” Bush continued. “It will be great to hear everyone singing the old favorites along with us all summer.”
Since the band’s inception in 2002, Sugarland has sold nearly 10 million albums domestically, earned seven #1 singles to date and amassed over 260 million on-demand streams. Their critical and mainstream appeal has been magnified with countless industry accolades over the course of their career. The hit makers recently released “Still The Same,” their first new music in seven years, aptly setting the tone for their joint venture with Big Machine Records and UMG Nashville; this summer’s tour shares its name. This rejuvenation of their musical vision remains true to the authentic sound and emotive songwriting that has made Sugarland one of the most popular Country music duos of all time.
For more information, please visit SugarlandMusic.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.
Jan 9, 2018 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
WHAT: Walker Hayes visits Mohegan Sun for a Wolf Den performance and Signings & Sightings event for his latest CD boom on February 1st.
WHEN: Thursday, February 1st
Immediately following his 7:00pm Wolf Den performance
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: A Country boom is about to explode onto The Shops concourse during an exclusive Signings & Sightings with Walker Hayes. The up-and-coming star behind the hit, “You Broke Up With Me” signs copies of his debut album boom for fans at Mohegan Sun on Thursday, February 1st immediately following his Wolf Den performance.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Walker Hayes will only be signing copies of his latest CD, boom, which must be purchased at Spin Street on the day of the event, which will allow guests access to the event. Wristbands will be distributed upon purchase. Personal photos and signing personalization are prohibited.
Jan 5, 2018 | Entertainment, General News
Walker McGuire’s Performance In The Wolf Den This Sunday Has Been Cancelled
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 5, 2018) – Mohegan Sun regrets to announce that due to the inclement weather, Walker McGuire will be unable to make their scheduled performance on Sunday, January 7th in the Wolf Den.
The Wolf Den will not have a fill in show for January 7th. A reschedule date is in process for Walker McGuire, though a new date is not yet confirmed. For more information on other events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com.
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.
Jan 3, 2018 | Entertainment, Gaming, General News, Special Events
Olympub Games take place February 10th with Cornhole returning March 4th
WHAT: Guests can compete in their favorite party games, some of which include giant beer pong, Kan Jam, oversized Jenga and ladder ball, for a chance to win Mohegan Sun gift cards during the Olympub Games in the Uncas Ballroom on February 10th. Food trucks, a cash bar and DJ will be on hand.
Then, it’s game on for Mohegan Sun’s Last Bag Standing on March 4th. This is the ultimate cornhole tournament featuring a 64 team double elimination and where $2,500 is up for grabs for the top prize!
WHEN/ WHERE:
Olympub Games:
Saturday, February 10th
Registration: 10:00am to 11:00am
First Game: 11:30am
Uncas Ballroom
Last Bag Standing Cornhole Tournament:
Sunday, March 4th
Registration: 10:00am to 11:00am
First Game: 11:30am
Uncas Ballroom
IN DETAIL: Gather your thirstiest, most competitive friends and build a team for the Olympub Games at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, February 10th! Teams face off in a variety of party games including giant beer pong, Kan Jam, oversized Jenga, cornhole and ladder ball. This competition features a DJ, food trucks and a cash bar. Each team must complete each game. The top three teams will win a Mohegan Sun gift card for each player: $50 for third place, $100 for second and $200 for the winning team.
Team admission is $50.00 and includes one drink ticket per person. Teams can reserve their space ahead of time by emailing or mailing registration forms to [email protected] by Saturday, January 20th. Teams will receive a confirmation email once they have paid and been added to the roster. All teams must be checked in by 11:00am on the day of the event. For more information about sponsorship or participation, please contact: Krista May – [email protected] – 860.862.7779 or Jackie Mackey – [email protected] – 860.862.8186.
*All contestants must be 21 and over to participate.
Cash and cornhole glory are up for grabs at Mohegan Sun’s Last Bag Standing Cornhole Tournament. 64 teams of two face off in this double elimination showdown inside the Uncas Ballroom. In addition to medals for the top three teams, the third place team takes home $500.00, the second place team wins $1,000 and the first place champions are awarded $2,500 and two sets of Last Bag Standing Cornhole boards!
Registration for Mohegan Sun’s Last Bag Standing is $150.00 per team, payable by check or credit card. The registration fee includes entry into the tournament and a Last Bag Standing tee for each player. Concessions will be available for purchase and a cash bar will be open during the event.
Teams can reserve their space ahead of time by emailing or mailing registration forms to [email protected] by Friday, February 16th. Teams will receive a confirmation email once they have paid and been added to the roster. All teams must check in by 11:30am on the day of the tournament.
*All contestants must be 21 and over to participate and have a valid ID. This tournament is open to the public; spectators of all ages are welcome.
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.
Dec 28, 2017 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Legendary rapper and entertainment icon will perform in Avalon and join Sunday Brunch with Martha Stewart
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 28, 2017) – Multi-platinum artist, actor and entertainment icon Snoop Dogg is scheduled to attend Sun Wine & Food Fest at Mohegan Sun this January. Snoop Dogg will perform in Avalon on Saturday, January 27th and join Sunday Brunch with Martha Stewart as a special guest the following day.
DJ Snoopadelic at Avalon
Saturday, January 27th – 60 minute set/hype/performance.
Brunch with Martha Stewart and special guest Snoop Dogg
Sunday, January 28th from 11:00am to 2:00pm in the Uncas Ballroom.
Tickets are $90.00 per person.
In 2016, Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg collaborated for their hit TV show Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party that is now in its 2nd season on VH1. During each episode, Martha and Snoop make a meal tackling a new food theme and mix up drinks for a dinner party with surprise celebrity guests. This past year the show led Martha and Snoop to receive an Emmy nomination for “Best Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program.”
For more information about all Sun Wine & Food Fest 2018 events, featured personalities, packages, hours and area hotel information, download the Sun Wine & Food Fest app or visit our website.
About Snoop Dogg:
An entertainment icon, Snoop Dogg has reigned for more than two decades as an unparalleled musical force who has raised the bar as an entertainer and globally recognized innovator. Snoop defines entertainment history. The multiple Grammy-nominated artist has set records with his seminal album Doggystyle, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Throughout his career, Snoop’s chart-topping hits, include “Gin & Juice,” “Who Am I? (What’s My Name?),” “Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang,” “Next Episode,” “Beautiful,” “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” “Signs,” “Sensual Seduction”, “I Wanna Rock” and “Young, Wild and Free.” Snoop recently released his successful album, Make America Crip Again.
As a trendsetter of Pop culture and tech mogul, the Emmy-nominated icon has multiple TV, film and content partnerships; including his popular entertainment WestFestTV channel on YouTube and with MTV, VH1, Turner Broadcasting, Apple and more. Snoop is the Co-Founder of MERRY JANE, the fastest growing media platform at the crossroads of Pop culture, business, politics, health and the new generation of sophisticated cannabis culture for all.
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.
