Jun 15, 2023 | Boxing, Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, General News
Guests will also have access to a special viewing of UFC 290
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 15, 2023) – Fans of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will get the chance to meet champion fighters Miesha Tate and Demetrious Johnson at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook during a special meet & greet on Saturday July 8th. Starting at 5:00pm, guests can step into a mock octagon ring for a complimentary fan photo and have one personal item autographed. After meeting the MMA legends, fans can gather around the massive 140-foot video wall for the main event as a bout for the undisputed featherweight championship between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez takes place during UFC 290.
The MMA meet & greet is free to the public, however guests who book a table at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook for the UFC 290 viewing will have access to a priority line! For reservations, visit mohegansun.com/sportsbook. UFC290 prelims start at 8:00pm and the main card starts at 10:00pm. Seating inside Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook starts at 4:30pm.
The 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel features mezzanine seating, 220+ luxury seats, a robust food & beverage menu, an immersive 140-foot wide high-def video wall, 39 easy-to-use self-betting kiosks, and various live-teller windows. To learn more about all the action at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, visit: mohegansun.com/sportsbook.
ABOUT MIESHA TATE AND DEMETRIOUS JOHNSON
Miesha Tate is one of the most highly accomplished female MMA fighters in the world. She is credited as being an integral part of bringing women’s MMA to the UFC, and to where it has risen to today, Miesha has been competing in MMA, since 2007. Miesha became the FCF title holder in 2009, and then the Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight champion in 2010. Shortly after the UFC started its women’s Bantamweight division, Miesha was featured on The Ultimate Fighter 18, and coached against Ronda Rousey. Her rivalry with Ronda and battles against her drew immense worldwide interest to women’s MMA. After a series of victories in the UFC, Miesha won the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship, by defeating Holly Holm in 2016. Miesha, after a brief retirement, has returned to the UFC and is currently competing, and ranked #13 in the Bantamweight division.
Known as “Mighty Mouse” Demetrious Johnson is one of the most highly accomplished fighters in MMA/UFC history and is the current “ONE Championship” champion. Competing primarily in the flyweight division, Johnson cemented his legacy as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history. He rose to prominence in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he dominated the flyweight division for years. Johnson’s unmatched speed, technical skill, and well-roundedness made him a formidable champion. From 2012 to 2017, he successfully defended his UFC Flyweight Championship a record-breaking 11 times. Johnson’s exceptional athleticism and fight IQ earned him the moniker “Mighty Mouse.” After leaving the UFC, he joined ONE Championship and continued to showcase his prowess and became the Flyweight Champ. Today, Johnson’s legacy stands as a testament to his unparalleled talent and contribution to the sport of MMA.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 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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Jun 14, 2023 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Hot Summer Fun
All summer long, listen to live music at Party on the Sun Patio, the Wolf Den, and Mohegan Sun Arena!
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 14, 2023) – As Mohegan Sun rolls into the 26th year of Hot Summer Fun, experience all the scorching hot entertainment available for all kinds of concert and live entertainment aficionados. Mohegan Sun is the biggest producer of live casino entertainment events in the Northeast, with nearly 250 events across six venues over the entire 10 weeks of Hot Summer Fun. From live entertainment in Mohegan Sun Arena, The Lalas Burlesque Show in The Cabaret Theatre, and free performances in the Wolf Den, to Party on the Sun Patio, Connecticut Sun home games and comedy shows at Comix Roadhouse, there is no other place to experience a greater variety of entertainment all summer long.
Mohegan Sun Arena – The stage of our award-winning arena lights up with the hottest acts of the season! Big Time Rush, July 1st| Barenaked Ladies with special guests Five For Fighting & Del Amitri, July 7th|Motionless In White & In This Moment, July 8th| Tony Orlando’s Salute To America – A Summer Yacht Rock Special, July 15th| Theo Von, July 21st| Matchbox Twenty, July 22nd| Lainey Wilson, July 28th| Howie Mandel, July 29th| Volbeat with special guest Halestorm, August 3rd| Dan + Shay, August 5th| 5 Seconds of Summer, August 10th| Incubus with special guests Badflower & Paris Jackson, August 13th| Jonas Brothers, August 17th| Train with special guest Better Than Ezra, August 19th| Foreigner – The Historic Farewell Tour with special guest Loverboy ,September 1st| Jeff Dunham, September 2nd.
To purchase tickets, visit the Mohegan Sun Box Office or ticketmaster.com. Show times and performers are subject to change.
Wolf Den – Located in the center of the action in Casino of the Earth, the 300-seat Wolf Den offers free weekly entertainment for guests ages 21 years and older since its opening in 1996. The Wolf Den always has something to offer everyone, from up-and-coming talent to New England’s top acts, performing Classic Rock, R&B, Country and so much more.
July Wolf Den line up: Mike DelGuidice, Saturday, July 1st| The Cartells, Sunday, July 2nd| Alex Shillo, Thursday, July 6th| Chubby Checker, Saturday, July 8th|Juice Box, Sunday, July 9th| Franklin Brothers Band, Thursday, July 13th| Queensryche, Saturday, July 15th| The 60’s Explosion Show, Sunday, July 16th|Southside County, Thursday, July 20th| F & Blues Band, Sunday, July 23rd| Raise Your Hands – A Tribute to Bon Jovi, Thursday, July 27th| The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Saturday, July 29th| Dr. K’s Motown Revue, Sunday, July 30th.
August Wolf Den line up: Wild Nights Thursday, August 3rd| Lit Saturday, August 5th| Ticket to Ride Sunday, August 6th| Last Licks Thursday, August 10th| Sheena Easton Saturday, August 12th| Crazy on You Sunday, August 13th|American Honey Thursday, August 17th| The Modern Gentleman Saturday, August 19th| Plain Jane Sunday, August 20tht|Chase McDaniel Thursday, August 24th| Badfish Saturday, August 26th| Main Street Cruisers Sunday, August 27th|Red Light Thursday, August 31st.
Guests must be 21 years of age to enter the Wolf Den. Guests may line up no sooner than three hours before the show. Come early as limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. One person can hold four spots in line, but seats will only be given to those present at the time of seating.
Swing by Party on the Sun Patio for the best over 21 fun every Friday night during Hot Summer Fun from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. The Sun Patio will transform into a space where guests can enjoy drink specials, fire pits, food trucks, and yard games while listening to some of the best tribute bands around.
All guests must be 21 or older and have valid photo ID to attend Party on the Sun Patio. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, however, guests are welcome to bring their own chairs! Guests are not permitted to bring coolers or outside food/beverages. Bands and food trucks subject to change. Parties who reserve a fire pit can enjoy a complimentary first round of drinks for six to eight people per fire pit! For reservations, call/visit: https://mohegansun.com/poi/venues/sun-patio.html#firepit
Party on the Patio line up: Chicken Fried, a tribute to Zac Brown Band, on June 30th|Vegas McGraw & Tim McGraw Tribute, a Tim McGraw tribute, on July 7th| Simply Shania, a tribute to Shania Twain, on July 14th| Big Eyed Phish, a Dave Matthews Band tribute, on July 21st| Captain Fantastic, an Elton John tribute, on July 28th|Queen Flash, a tribute to Queen, on August 4th| Dumb As You Are, a tribute to Nirvana, on August 11th| No Shoes Nation, a tribute to Kenny Chesney, on August 18th| Tramps Like Us, a tribute to Bruce Springsteen, on August 25th| The Journey Show, on September 1st.
There will not be rain dates or make-up dates. In the event of inclement weather, cancellations (only) will be announced by 2:00pm on the day of the event and bands will perform in the Wolf Den.
The WNBA’s Connecticut Sun call Mohegan Sun their home. Coming off their second WNBA finals appearance in four seasons, the 2022 league runner-up is now led by Stephanie White in her first season as head coach. Come support fans favorites like 4X All-Star DeWanna Bonner, 2022 AP Comeback Player of the Year Alyssa Thomas, and 2021 Most Improved Player Brionna Jones during home games at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Connecticut Sun home schedule: Seattle Storm Thursday, July 6th| Washington Mystics Sunday, July 9th| Atlanta Dream Thursday, July 20th | Minnesota Lynx Sunday, July 30th | Chicago Sky Tuesday, August 1st |Dallas Wings Friday, August 18th | New York Liberty Thursday, August 24th| Los Angeles Sparks Sunday, August 27th|Phoenix Mercury Thursday, August 31st.
Those who want to get closer to world-class performers can pull up a seat in The Cabaret Theatre. With 400 seats and an intimate atmosphere, The Cabaret Theatre brings guests face-to-face with some of the biggest names in entertainment, including The Lalas Burlesque Show! The best in burlesque take the stage on Saturday, August 5th for a 21+ show at 9:00pm. To purchase tickets, visit the Mohegan Sun Box Office or ticketmaster.com.
Comix Roadhouse is home to live comedy, country music, dance, and mouthwatering food and drinks. The Comedy Club inside Comix Roadhouse will host over 75 shows during Hot Summer Fun, including headliners Jimmy Cash, Nathan Macintosh, Samuel J. Comroe, and Mike Finoia. Don’t miss music every weekend in the Roadhouse, including Karaoke every Thursday night and live bands every Friday and Saturday night.
For more information on summer entertainment, visit MoheganSun.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 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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Jun 13, 2023 | Boxing, Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment
Card includes WBC Silver Junior Middleweight title bout
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 13, 2023) – CES Boxing returns to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, August 12th for a memorable night of boxing. The stacked card will include a newly crowned champion, several prospects, and a hall-of-famer in action.
Tickets are $165, $140, $66, and $46, and are on sale now at ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
In a title fight, Stamford, CT’s Chordale “The Gift” Booker (19-1, 8 KOs) returns to the Mohegan Sun Arena for the third consecutive time following his spectacular knockout of Daniel Aduku in April to win the vacant WBC Silver junior middleweight title.
Fans will also be treated to 5-time, 2 division world champion Jaime “The Hurricane” Clampitt (24-6-2, 7 KOs), as she continues her hall-of-fame career in an 8 round super featherweight bout.
A pair of undefeated prospects from Springfield, MA will also be in action, as junior middleweight Anthony “ATV” Velasquez (12-0-1, 11 KOs) looks to make a statement in his first bout after an 8-round draw in April at the Mohegan Sun, and middleweight Jalen Renaud (9-0, 3 KOs) faces Portland, Maine’s Casey James Streeter (10-2-1, 4 KOs) in a middleweight slugfest.
Power punching prospect Michael “The Savage” Kimbel (2-0, 2 KOs) of Waterbury, CT, continues his assault on the super lightweight division, seeking his 3rd knockout in as many bouts.
ABOUT CES BOXING
CES Boxing is one of the top promotions on the East Coast. Founded in 1992 by Jimmy Burchfield Sr., CES Boxing has promoted many world class fighters, including Jamaine Ortiz, Juiseppe Cusumano, Hank Lundy, Vinny Paz, Peter Manfredo, Mariusz Wach, Jason Estrada, Matt Godfrey, and Ray Oliveira. CES Boxing has promoted such super fights as “The Thriller on Triller: Tyson v Jones Jr.” and “The Contender: Manfredo v Pemberton”.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” 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.
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Jun 12, 2023 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Country Music Superstar is the 39th inductee
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 12, 2023) – On Friday, June 9th, Mohegan Sun honored multi-platinum Country artist Thomas Rhett as the 39th Walk of Fame inductee, ahead of his back-to-back sold-out shows at Mohegan Sun Arena. Tom Cantone, President of Sports and Entertainment at Mohegan, presented the chart-topping artist with the Walk of Fame star.
“We’re proud to make Thomas Rhett the latest member of Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame. Thomas Rhett started in our Wolf Den over 10 years ago, and has sold out six consecutive shows since,” Cantone said before introducing Rhett amongst an eruption of cheers and applause.
Thomas Rhett accepted the award in front of a large crowd of his most dedicated fans.
“This is a huge honor for me,” Thomas Rhett told the crowd after accepting the award. “Mohegan Sun Arena has been a second home to me since I was about 21 years old. I appreciate all my fans in the Northeast, especially those at Mohegan Sun Arena who have supported my music since the beginning.”
Thomas Rhett performed in front of two consecutive sold-out crowds on Friday and Saturday evening as part of his Home Team Tour 23, with Cole Swindell and Nate Smith as show openers. These were Rhett’s fifth and sixth sold-out shows at Mohegan Sun Arena since first playing in 2010.
The Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame has honored artists like Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Luke Combs, Shinedown and many more long-time, sell-out acts that are enshrined outside of the Mohegan Sun Box Office forecourt. The Walk of Fame award seeks to recognize individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the success of Mohegan Sun Arena as the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination. All the inductees into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame have their name engraved on a plaque that will be permanently placed at the entrance to Mohegan Sun Arena.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” 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.
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Jun 9, 2023 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping, Special Events, Sports
Treat Dad to a special day on Sunday, June 18th
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 9, 2023) – Celebrate Dad by taking him to enjoy Father’s Day dining and retail specials at Mohegan Sun, offered on Sunday, June 18th. Popular restaurants like Michael Jordan’s Steak House, SolToro, BALLO Italian Restaurant and more are inviting guests to bring Dad to Mohegan Sun for a special meal. Retail outlets such as Chocolux, Le Creuset and Sunglasses are all great options to purchase the perfect gift for Dad.
Guests who spend Father’s Day with Michael Jordan’s Steak House can start off with Beef Tartare consisting of prime sirloin, mustard, horseradish and bone marrow for $25. For dinner, enjoy a Bone-In Prime Rib made with a BBQ rub and served with cream corn and brown gravy for $65. Right next door to Michael Jordan’s Steak House is MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill, who is featuring a Cowboy Steak made with stout BBQ sauce and onion rings on the side for $59.
SolToro is serving up a special meal featuring a Fajita Trio this Father’s Day. This meal consists of chimichurri filet mignon, Cincoro tequila shrimp, ancho-rubbed chicken, onions, peppers, roasted corn and mushrooms for $45.
BALLO Italian Restaurant will be offering a special Surf and Turf consisting of an 18 oz. bone-in ribeye, crab oscar raviolo and roasted potatoes for $98. For dessert, guests can enjoy Bananas Foster with Don Picco spiced rum for $18.
Hash House A Go Go has multiple options for this special day. Guests can start off with a Manmosa, the beer drinker’s version of the infamous mimosa, which consists of Michelob Ultra, vodka and fresh orange juice for $20.99. The second drink special is a Nacho-Rita, which allows guests to get the best of both worlds! This drink features tequila and vodka-infused V8 with pickled jalapeños and Tabasco, topped with a nacho cheese corn chip rim and a whole jalapeño as a garnish for $20.99. Celebratory eats include the Father’s Day Waffle, a bacon waffle topped with house-made candied pecans and served with butter and syrup for $14.99. The last Father’s Day special at Hash House A Go Go is Country Fried Steak and Eggs for $21.99. This dish features a 10 oz. breaded steak, fried to perfection and served with mashed potatoes, a biscuit, and a choice of eggs, all covered in house-made country gravy.
Guests are also invited to Mohegan Sun to purchase the perfect gift for Dad. The Shops at Mohegan Sun have a variety of retail options to choose from for Father’s Day!
A Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana gift card is the perfect gift for Father’s Day! Simply download the Frank Pepe App (available via the App store and the Google Play Store) and purchase Dad the gift of great taste so he can indulge in his favorite pies!
Dads like chocolate too! Guests can stop at Chocolux to pick up a treat for Dad. At Le Creuset, guests can pick up a Deep Round Grill for 30% off. This offer is valid June 1st – June 28th while supplies last. Buy Dad the perfect shades at Sunglasses with15% off any purchase on Father’s Day.
All in for Dad! Pick up a Mohegan Sun branded gift at the brand new Online Shop!
Mohegan Sun’s digital gift card program, powered by eGIFTIFY, is having a summer BOGO sale. For every $100 spent on a Mohegan Sun digital gift card (up to $500), receive a free $20 bonus digital gift card. Receive a $20, $40, $60, $80 or $100 bonus digital gift card with a purchase of a $100, $200, $300, $400 or $500 digital gift card respectively. This offer is valid from 10:00am on Monday, June 12th through 11:59pm on Sunday, June 18th. Mohegan Sun gift cards can be used for shopping, dining and entertainment and are accepted at the luxurious hotel at Mohegan Sun, including Mandara Spa, Mohegan Sun Golf Club and Mohegan Sun’s Mobil Gas Station & Convenience Store.
10 Years & Still Lit! Bring Dad to celebrate a decade’s worth of the best in barbecue at Sun BBQ Fest during Father’s Day weekend. Prepare for incredible food, cold beer, hand-crafted cocktails, an immersive new experience by Mohegan Digital and incredible performances by international Country artist Kameron Marlowe and American Idol star HunterGirl. Plus, Coca-Cola Racing Family Legend and 2020 NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Labonte will be at Sun BBQ Fest on Saturday, June 17th for a special meet & greet from 1:00pm – 3:00pm! Free autographs and photo opportunities will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests must purchase a ticket to Saturday’s Sun BBQ Fest to access the meet & greet. Tickets for Sun BBQ Fest are $15 for the Saturday ticket and $10 for the Sunday ticket, and on sale now via ticketmaster.com.
For more information about Father’s Day celebrations, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 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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Jun 9, 2023 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Tickets on sale now!
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 9, 2023) – Due to overwhelming fan demand, GRAMMY award-winning group TOOL is adding an additional show at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday November 11th, to go along with their previously announced Friday, November 10th show. Both live performances will kick off at 7:30pm.
Tickets for the back to back performances are $199.50, $149.50 and $99.50 and are currently on sale via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, June 10th, subject to availability.
Since the 2019 release of the TOOL’s critically-acclaimed album, Fear Inoculum, the band has won a GRAMMY Award® (Best Metal Performance for “7empest”), completed sold-out tours of both the U.S. and Europe, and headlined Bonnaroo, Welcome to Rockville and the Sonic Temple Arts & Music Festival. TOOL marked the 30th anniversary of the Opiate EP with the 2022 release of “Opiate2,” a re-imagining of the EP’s title track, released in tandem with a breathtaking 10-minute short film crafted by Adam Jones and visual artist Dominic Hailstone (Alien: Covenant, The Eel).
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” 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.
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