Aug 24, 2012 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Beer lovers rejoice, as Mohegan Sun hosts a spectacular beer tasting event on October 6th & 7th in the Uncas Ballroom
The Summer may be winding down but at Mohegan Sun the fun times remain, especially whe
n the first ever Sun BrewFest kicks off on Saturday, October 6th and carries into Sunday, October 7th. The big event, which takes place in the Uncas Ballroom, will feature over 100 beers as well as great food and activities and is scheduled to take place over three sessions. Tickets will be $20.00 per session and are on sale Friday, August 31st through Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
Find Your Favorite Brews
Everything from Craft Brews, Microbrews and Imports & Domestics to limited editions, plus many more will all be available inside the Uncas Ballroom, making over 100 beers in total. With that many beers, Mohegan Sun will conveniently provide tasting glasses, which can be kept as souvenirs as well as score cards to keep track of your favorite beers.
Various demonstrations and mini-seminars will take place throughout each session. Sessions will be presented as follows: Session 1 on Saturday, October 6th from Noon to 4:00pm; Session 2 on Saturday, October 6th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm and Session 3 on Sunday, October 7th from Noon to 4:00pm. During each of the sessions, brew masters will also be on-hand to discuss everything beer with aficionados and beer lovers alike.
Food sales will also be available in the Uncas Ballroom, with fresh selections from Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe, Jasper White’s Summer Shack, the newly designed Bow & Arrow Sports Bar as well as other local and regional restaurants. The vendors Cork and Brew out of Southington, Connecticut and Coffee Breaks will be on hand in the ballroom as well.
For the most up to date info and a list of brewers participating in Sun BrewFest, please visit sunbrewfest.com.
NOTE: All guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Aug 16, 2012 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Mohegan Sun continues to revitalize its nightlife with renovations to Bow & Arrow Sports Bar, Lucky’s Lounge and The Dubliner
This summer, Mohegan Sun has heated things up in southeastern Connecticut with the launch of GLO At The Pool and VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock. The nightlife scene has never been better and it’s only going to continue as big changes are in store for Bow & Arrow Sports Bar, as well as a complete redesign of Lucky’s Lounge and The Dubliner.
GLO At The Pool was one of the first big additions Mohegan Sun made to its nightlife scene. The idea was to create an atmosphere like no other in New England by transforming the pool and large outdoor terrace area, located on the third floor of the hotel, to a late night pool party with drinks, swimming, full service cabanas, fire pits, live DJs and celebrity appearances. And that’s exactly what happened. Since it’s sold out opening on Thursday, June 28th with special guests DJ Clinton Sparks and Redfoo of LMFAO, GLO has become a hot spot, averaging 300+ guests every Thursday and Saturday night. Mohegan Sun and its dedicated nightlife staff couldn’t be happier, as expressed by Nightlife Manager Gregory Romeyn. “We are very pleased with the success of GLO At The Pool. We thought it would be a cool, unique nightlife option here at Mohegan Sun and that seems to be the case by the excitement it’s gained and the number of people it attracts.”
While the party was going on outside, Mohegan Sun also set out to re-identify what used to be Leffingwells Martini Bar. Now VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock, ran by The Lyons Group, the newly re-designed ultra-lounge debuted on Saturday, July 21st with special celebrity host Jenny McCarthy. The new features in VISTA Lounge At Wombi Rock came by way of a brand new, state-of-the-art sound system with a live DJ booth, two blackjack tables located near the far end of the lounge, all-new drink menu’s and a dance floor, as well as completely new furniture to relax with friends.
President and CEO of Mohegan Sun, Jeff Hartmann, is very pleased with the direction nightlife has taken and is even more excited for what’s still to come. “While we have always had some really great nightlife offerings, we felt it was time to give the programming a little boost and what better way to do that than to launch our new pool parties – GLO At The Pool – hosted by LMFAO,” said Hartmann. “We are also really excited about the renovations to Wombi Rock – launching the new VISTA Lounge – and this fall, are eager to unveil changes to Bow & Arrow Sports Bar and the space formerly occupied by Lucky’s Lounge and The Dubliner which is being transformed into one large 10,000 square-foot Irish Pub.
Part of those new initiatives will be the changes to Lucky’s Lounge and The Dubliner. Construction has begun to combine the two bars, making it one large Irish Pub. It is set to be completed by early fall of this year. The new pub, which the name has yet to be revealed, will feature great entertainment, food and drinks, as well as design elements directly from Ireland.
It doesn’t stop there. Over in Casino of the Earth, Mohegan Sun’s Bow & Arrow Sports Bar is also undergoing some major upgrades. A 16 – monitor HD wall display that is equivalent to a 184” screen will be the centerpiece to an impressive video wall. The sports bar, which will feature programming from DIRECTV’s Professional and College Football packages, will have more seating, wireless tabletop speakers and a completely revamped audio system, in addition to great food and drinks.
The sports bar closed on July 29th for renovations and is scheduled to reopen on Thursday, August 30th. A grand opening celebration is set to take place on Wednesday, September 5th as the pro football season kicks off.
More information on Mohegan Sun’s Nightlife can be found by logging onto the newly launched nightlife page at mohegansun.com/nightlife. It was designed specifically for all the new changes and attractions to be found at Mohegan Sun after hours. The page is stocked with party planning information, photos, details on giveaways and promotions, menus and plenty more.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping 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.
Aug 14, 2012 | Food & Beverage, General News
Come sample all Mohegan Sun’s restaurants have to offer September 9th-14th
With over 30 dining options at Mohegan Sun, there are so many restaurants but so little time! From September 9th
through 14th, Restaurant Week returns for its third time featuring deals at the best dining destinations on property so you can sample all the cuisine there is to offer at Mohegan Sun!
Check out these great deals at Mohegan Sun during Restaurant Week:
At Ballo Italian Restaurant and Social Club, enjoy a 3-course dinner beginning with your choice of Meatballs, Classic Caesar Salad or Tomato and Mozzarella Antipasti. Then, move on to the main course where your choices consist of Rigatoni, Parmigiana, Ravioli or Chicken Francaise and a house-made Cannoli to top off your meal. This special will be offered at $24.95 per person (plus tax).
If you are looking for more of a Southern feel for your meal, stop by Big Bubba’s BBQ for all-you-can-eat Chicken and Ribs with Cornbread, 2 sides and a House Salad with your choice of dressing for only $23.95 per person (plus tax).
In the mood for something sweet? Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is offering a free small soda or drip coffee (non-specialty beverage) with any dozen doughnuts purchased.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House is offering a 3-course meal for just $39.00 per person (plus tax). Start off with Steamed Black Mussels in Smoked Tomato Broth with Garlic Crostini, then move on to your entrée of Grass Fed Ribeye, Watermelon, Heirloom Tomato Salad and Sweet Soy Reduction. Finish your meal with local farm Strawberries and Madeleine Shortcake with Whipped Cream.
If you would rather eat at Michael Jordan’s .23sportcafe next door, no problem! They are offering a 3-course meal for $23.00 per person (plus tax). Start off with an appetizer of House Field Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing, then move on to an entrée of French Onion Filet Mignon with a Swiss Cheese Crust and Caramel Onion Purèe. Slam dunk with a dessert of local farm berries.
Go south of the border with a Restaurant Week deal at SolToro Tequila Grill for $23.00 per person (plus tax). Choose from an appetizer of Ensalada de la Casa or Queso Fundido, then choose your choice of cheese, chicken a la Mexicana or mushroom & spinach Enchilada or your choice of chicken a la Mexicana or beef Picadillo Burrito for your main course. Finish it off with a dessert of either a Chipotle Brownie or SolToro Flan. House-made chips and salsa accompany each meal.
If seafood is what really hits the spot, visit Jasper White’s Summer Shack for a 4-course tasting menu for just $30.00 per person (plus tax). The meal includes Stuffed Cherrystones, Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil and Spicy-Crispy Squid, Butter Poached Lobster with Mussels and Calamari with Spaghetti Squash. For dessert enjoy a Peach and Blueberry Shortcake.
Enjoy 20% off of food purchases at Birches Bar & Grill, Seasons Buffet, Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain, Bobby’s Burger Palace and Todd English’s Tuscany as well.
After getting your fill, visit The Shops concourse for The Mohegan Sun Chef Battle on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 5:00pm. Watch as participating chefs from restaurants within Mohegan Sun compete to make two dishes based on a secret ingredient. After the round robin tournament, judges will award the ultimate grand prize, dinner for 4 with wine pairing at either Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain or Todd English’s Tuscany, to the winning chef.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping 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.
Jul 18, 2012 | Breaking News, Food & Beverage, General News, Travel & Leisure
Vista Lounge joins Mohegan Sun nightlife
Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce the opening of Vista Lounge, the latest addition to its nightlife dedicated to givingguests the complete VIP treatment. Formerly Leffingwell’s Martini Bar, Vista Lounge is the newly-renovated
nighttime offering at Wombi Rock in Casino of the Sky. This ultra lounge has been refinished from top to bottom to provide its guests with an intimate atmosphere they can enjoy with one special person or an entourage of their closest friends. The lounge will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, July 28th with a private, invite-only event hosted by Jenny McCarthy on Saturday, July 21st.
The 450-person lounge has numerous plush coves and VIP sections alongside a dance floor with a new state of the art, near–field, bi-amped 60,000 watt sound system that will transform the room. Two bars are also available for guest convenience, offering bubbly cocktails, creative cosmos and delicious dessert martinis. Vista Lounge brings some of the casino inside with two custom designed blackjack tables which are available for use or for rent and a view of the entire gaming floor. Throughout the night, you can look up at the stars as the dome above Wombi Rock transforms from a sunset-red sky to a smattering of twinkling twilight.
For more information, visit mohegansun.com/nightlife.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping 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.
Jun 2, 2012 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Today’s Sun BBQ Fest Now Opening at 3:00pm
Due to the weather conditions, Mohegan Sun regretfully announces that we will be delaying the opening of today’s Sun BBQ Fest set to kick off at 10:00am this morning. The events will now begin at 3:00pm and continue as scheduled. Saturday tickets holder who no longer can attend today’s events will have the option of attending Sunday’s events. Must present Saturday ticket to be honored.
For a complete schedule of events, please visit mohegansun.com/bbq.
May 9, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
Specials just for the ladies on Diva Fridays in early summer
Women rule at Mohegan Sun in May and June as Diva Fridays are better than ever with something to help every woman unwind. Dining, gaming and shopping specials, entertainment options and opportunities to pamper yourself await your inner diva at each corner in early summer.
Weekly Specials
Each week, ladies can enjoy the following as part of Diva Fridays:
- No Judgment Zone: This is a Divas-Only area where you can learn the ins and outs of table games, play an old favorite or discover a new one! Located in Casino of the Wind across from Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, divas playing in the “No Judgment Zone” will be entered to win shopping sprees at the fabulous shops at Mohegan Sun!
- Sign Up a Friend: Sign up for a Player’s Club card on Diva Fridays and receive $25 in Free Slot Play! To sweeten the deal, bring a friend to sign up and get $25 more. The more friends you bring, the more Free Slot Play you earn!
- Party on the Patio of Todd English’s Tuscany: Each Friday, beginning at 9:00pm, enjoy diva drink specials like the Sun Shine Tini and Electric Lemonade, along with great music on the Patio of Todd English’s Tuscany!
- Pamper Yourself at Lush: Stop outside LUSH for a complimentary Classic Consultation, complete with a fresh face treatment and arm massage. Let the knowledgeable staff match you with the perfect products for your individual needs!
Exclusive Dining & Shopping Specials
A variety of shops and restaurants are offering exclusive discounts as part of Diva Fridays, including Sephora, Ben & Jerry’s, The Original SoupMan, Yankee Candle, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and many more!
Come win a piece of Roberto Coin jewelry at the Roberto Coin Trunk Show Friday, May 11th from 4pm-Midnight at Lux Bond & Green. Take part in the store’s scavenger hunt around the Mohegan Sun property for a chance to win a Roberto Coin pendant!
Entertainment & Special Events
There are both ticketed and free events going on for Diva Fridays in May and June.
Arena:
May 11th: Florence + The Machine with special guest
Blood Orange – 8:00pm
May 18th: Blink-182 with special guests
The All-American Rejects & Le Blorr 8:00pm
May 25th: CT Sun vs. San Antonio Silver Stars – 7:00pm
June 1st: CT Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx – 7:00pm
June 15th: CT Sun vs. NY Liberty – 7:00pm
June 22nd: Avenged Sevenfold with special guest
Halestorm – 7:30pm
To purchase tickets for arena events, please visit the Mohegan Sun Box Office or Ticketmaster.
Wolf Den:
May 11th: Aaron Carter – 8:00pm
May 18th: Rev Run with DJ Ruckus – 8:00pm
May 25th: Lee Brice – 8:00pm
June 1st: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – 8:00pm
June 8th: James McCartney – 8:00pm
June 15th: Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin II – 8:00pm
June 22nd: Vertical Horizon – 8:00pm
June 29th: Fuel – 8:00pm
Signature Events:
Former star of Bravo’s wildly popular “The Real Housewives of New York City,” Kelly Killoren Bensimon, comes to Mohegan Sun Friday, May 18th in a special Signings & Sightings event. Bensimon will be meeting fans and signing copies of her new book, I Can Make You Hot! The free event will take place in The Shops concourse at Mohegan Sun beginning at 8:00pm. I Can Make You Hot! is on sale now and available for purchase at Spin Street in The Shops concourse.
For a complete listing of all Diva Friday events and special offerings, visit mohegansun.com/diva.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping 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.
n the first ever Sun BrewFest kicks off on Saturday, October 6th and carries into Sunday, October 7th. The big event, which takes place in the Uncas Ballroom, will feature over 100 beers as well as great food and activities and is scheduled to take place over three sessions. Tickets will be $20.00 per session and are on sale Friday, August 31st through Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
