Oct 24, 2017 | Entertainment, Gaming, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 24, 2017) — Mohegan Sun, the Uncasville, CT. flagship property for Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, is excited to announce that it has been named “Casino of the Year” at the 2017 International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) Honors and Awards Ceremony, that took place in Nashville, Tennessee on October 17th, 2017. Mohegan Sun won this very award in 2015 as well.
“Our dedicated entertainment team has built a national reputation to make our 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena become as popular as the stars that play it. I’m very proud of the high level of entertainment and hard work that the industry has recognized as award-winning, and with that, extremely honored to be named “Casino of the Year,” at this year’s IEBA Ceremony.” – said Senior Corporate VP of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Tom Cantone.
The International Entertainment Buyers Association Honors and Awards Ceremony took place October 17th in downtown Nashville’s, Omni Hotel and Country Music Hall of Fame® & Museum. The awards are voted on by top entertainment executives in the nation including the biggest agencies, artist management groups and other arenas, theatres and clubs throughout the U.S.
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), is the corporate arm of Mohegan Sun, with gaming & entertainment destinations across the United States and with projects underway internationally, as well. In addition to the flagship casino & resort in Connecticut, which is home to Mohegan Sun Arena and regularly hosts acts like Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Kenny Chesney and Lady Gaga, MGE also supports entertainment venues at each of its owned and/or operated properties, including the 2,500-seat Mari Showroom at Paragon Hotel & Resort in Marksville, LA, the 1,400-seat Superstar Theatre at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, the 1,400 Keystone Grand Center at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre, PA and a soon-to-be-opened, 2,500-seat entertainment venue at iLANI in southern Washington State.
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.
Oct 24, 2017 | General News
Live in Mohegan Sun Arena March 2nd; Tickets available November 3rd
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 24, 2017) – Kid Rock announced today that he will be releasing his new album Sweet Southern Sugar on November 3rd and will also hit the road on his “Greatest Show On Earth Tour 2018,” produced by Live Nation. The tour is slated for Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, March 2nd at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $145.00, $95.00 and $75.00 and go on sale Friday, November 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, November 4th, subject to availability.
The tour kicks off on January 19th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee and will continue with 21 shows from coast to coast. Fans of the rocker can expect the same high-energy experience, but with brand new tracks from his latest album.
Sweet Southern Sugar is Kid Rock’s first album recorded in Nashville and features his spontaneous summer releases “Greatest Show On Earth” and “Po-Dunk,” as well as recent single “Tennessee Mountain Top.” The album ranges from Country to classic Rock, with a little Rap sprinkled in between and highlights Kid Rock’s armory of talent, which transcends a single genre.
About Kid Rock:
Kid Rock burst onto the music scene in 1998 with his Devil Without a Cause album and hasn’t looked back. From hit singles like “Bawitdaba” and “Cowboy” to “Picture” and “All Summer Long,” the recording artist has blazed his own trail in the music world, having sold over 26 million albums to date and continuing tour. Kid Rock holds the Michigan record for most tickets sold with 150,000 for a run of ten consecutive sold-out shows, and recently set the Little Caesars Arena attendance record in his hometown of Detroit with 86,893 attendees in six sold-out shows. Kid Rock remains at the center of media attention in regards to his musical and personal ambitions, leaving his mark in a multitude of genres.
ABOUT LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT:
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit livenationentertainment.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.
Oct 24, 2017 | Food & Beverage, General News
Gobble up dining and shopping specials all across property
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 24, 2017) – This Thanksgiving, some of the best dining and retail options across Mohegan Sun, such as Michael Jordan’s Steak House and Coach, are featuring great deals for friends, family and loved ones to enjoy!
At Todd English’s Tuscany, enjoy a three-course Thanksgiving meal from 1:00pm to 10:00pm on Thursday, November 23rd. For $40.00 per person, the first course is a wood-roasted pear and gorgonzola salad with arugula, candied walnuts, pomegranate reduction and balsamic vinaigrette. Next up is sage-brined natural turkey, sausage potato stuffing, roasted root vegetables, bacon Dijon Brussels sprout petals, sweet potato with pecan crumble, grappa cranberry sauce and giblet gravy, all capped off with pecan bread pudding with vanilla gelato for dessert.
Hash House A Go Go offers a special Thanksgiving Day menu beginning at 10:00am on November 23rd with regular brunch served and regular dinner menu available after 5:00pm. Specials will include: Pumpkin Cinnamon roll flapjack topped with cinnamon and sugar and finished with cream cheese frosting for $9.99; Roasted turkey breast with homemade mashed potatoes, rosemary gravy, old school dressing, carrots, baby green beans, grilled corn on the cob and cranberry sauce for $17.99; Big O’ Turkey Pot Pie with a cracker crust filled with roasted turkey, shaved sweet corn, broccoli, carrots, red potatoes and pan gravy for $15.99; Homemade pumpkin bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and homemade caramel sauce for $9.99 (serves 2-4); Thanksgiving stuffed turkey burger with all the fixings and fries for $12.99; Huckleberry Sin cocktail featuring 44 North Huckleberry Vodka mixed with homemade lemonade and fresh blueberries for $9.99 with souvenir Mason jar.
Come in and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, offering a meal of house-brined turkey with sage stuffing, fall vegetables, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and gravy. *Specials run Monday, November 20th through Friday, November 24th between 11:30am and 1:00am.
Guests heading over to Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville in Casino of the Wind can indulge in a Thanksgiving Day menu that will include roasted turkey breast, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, traditional bread stuffing, honey garlic green beans, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream for $18.99 for adults and $10.99 for children 12 and under. Plus, receive 30% all merchandise on Black Friday weekend November 23rd – November 26th during regular store hours (excludes discounted items.)
Michael Jordan’s Steak House will run specials from 1:00pm to 9:00pm on November 23rd, featuring roasted wild pheasant with Riesling pear compote, pecan dust, buttermilk charred cippolini onion bread pudding, roasted baby carrots, goats milk caramel and duck fat whipped Yukon potatoes for $45.00. For dessert, apple pie with 23 apples served with gelato for $14.00.
Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe will also have a Thanksgiving Day meal for $29.00. This special meal will include slow roasted white and dark meat turkey, sage Veloute mashed Yukon potatoes, traditional stuffing and roasted beans.
The Original Soup Man will showcase a Thanksgiving sandwich for $14.99 with delicious ingredients including turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and mayo topped with Munster cheese on an 8” sub roll with a cup of soup (excludes lobster bisque and clam chowder) and a soda.
Chick-fil-A will offer a sandwich combo meal all day on Thanksgiving; the Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich, medium waffle fry and a medium beverage can be had for just $7.00.
After a day of eating is complete, visit The Shops at Mohegan Sun to get your fix of holiday shopping discounts. Stop by Coach for 30% off select styles from November 17th – November 23rd, BluWire to purchase Bower & Wilkins PX Wireless Headphones for $399.99 and Victoria’s Secret to receive a free Black Friday tote with a purchase of $75.00 or more on Thanksgiving Day (while supplies last.)
End the Thanksgiving fun at Kids Quest! Kids Quest will celebrate with special hours on November 22nd from 10:00am to 2:00am, November 23rd from 9:30am to 2:00am, November 24th from 9:30am to 2:00am, November 25th from 9:30am to 2:00am and November 26th from 9:30am to Midnight.
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.
Oct 23, 2017 | Entertainment, General News
With special guests Saxon and Black Star Riders
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 23, 2017) – One of heavy Metal’s most legendary acts will be hitting the road in 2018 in support of their new studio album, Firepower. The ‘Judas Priest: Firepower 2018 Tour’ will kick off on March 13th in Pennsylvania and wrap up on May 1st in Texas. The new album (which was produced by Andy Sneap and Tom Allom) is due in early 2018, and the tour will feature the lineup of singer Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill and drummer Scott Travis. The tour will be live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, March 22nd at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $63.75, $53.75 and $43.75 and go on sale Friday, October 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, October 28th, subject to availability.
There are few heavy Metal bands that have managed to scale the heights that Judas Priest have during their 40 year career – originally formed during the early 70s in Birmingham, England, Judas Priest is responsible for some of the genre’s most influential and landmark albums (1980’s British Steel, 1982’s Screaming for Vengeance, 1990’s Painkiller, etc.) and for decades have been one of the greatest live bands in the entire heavy Metal genre including an iconic performance at Live Aid in 1985 – they also brought Metal to the masses by their appearance on American Idol in 2011. Plus, Judas Priest were one of the first Metal bands to exclusively wear leather and studs – a look that began during this era and was eventually embraced by Metal fans throughout the world! And in 2017, the band was nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Come 2018, North American headbangers will get the opportunity to experience the mighty Priest on a nearby concert stage!
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.
Oct 19, 2017 | Entertainment, General News
Live in the Arena January 14th; Tickets on sale October 23rd
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 19, 2017) – Bowzer and his Doo-Wop family return to Mohegan Sun to perform some of the best hits from the 50s and 60s. The latest installment of Bowzer’s Rock ‘N’ Doo-Wop Party Volume XVII with special guests The Original Comets is slated for Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, January 14th at 3:00pm.
Tickets are $35.00 and $25.00 and go on sale Monday, October 23rd 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 Tuesday, October 24th, subject to availability.
An incredible lineup of talent is set to take the stage for Bowzer’s Rock ‘N’ Doo-Wop Party Volume XVII that celebrates classic and legendary Rock & Roll, including:
Kenny Vance & The Planotones – The Return! (“Looking For An Echo”)
Charlie Thomas’ Drifters (“Under The Boardwalk”; “Up On The Roof”; “On Broadway”)
Jay Siegel’s Tokens (“The Lion Sleeps Tonight”; “Tonight I Fell In Love”; “Portrait Of My Love”)
Shirley Alston Reeves, Original Lead Singer of The Shirelles (“Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”; “Soldier Boy”; “Baby, It’s You”)
Dennis Tufano, Original Lead Singer of The Buckinghams (“Kind Of A Drag”; “They’re Playing Our Song”)
Joey Dee (“Peppermint Twist”; “What Kind Of Love Is This”)
The Dubs (“Could This Be Magic”; “Chapel Of Dreams”)
Johnny Contardo, Formerly of Sha Na Na (“Those Magic Changes”)
Special guests: The Original Comets
The show is hosted by none other than Bowzer who will be appearing with Bowzer & The Stingrays.
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.
Oct 17, 2017 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Travel & Leisure
Dedicated Readers Named Mohegan Sun’s Resort and Casino Destination “Best of the Best” in Travel
Uncasville, Connecticut (October 17, 2017) – Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 30th annual
Readers’ Choice Awards, with Mohegan Sun recognized as one of the top 30 resorts in New England. Known as one of the most trusted and respected sources of travel advice around the globe, Mohegan Sun’s inclusion in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards is testament to the brand’s growing presence domestically and abroad, and boasts the all-encompassing resort as a major player in hospitality and entertainment worldwide.
“We are humbled to know Mohegan Sun is so highly-regarded throughout New England and the U.S., and are proud of the Connecticut property’s recognition for its unmatched resort and entertainment offerings,” said Ray Pineault, President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “Inclusion in this esteemed annual poll is a major triumph for the Mohegan Sun brand and only further reinforces its position as a world-class leisure destination.”
Over 300,000 readers submitted millions of ratings and tens of thousands of comments, voting on a record-breaking 7,320 hotels and resorts, 610 cities, 225 islands, 468 cruise ships, 158 airlines, and 195 airports.
Since opening the doors to its flagship property in Connecticut in 1996, Mohegan Sun grew quickly into one of the Western hemisphere’s premier integrated resorts, delivering unforgettable experiences to more than nine million visitors each year. From dining and shopping, to professional sporting events and arena-sized performances, the brand’s commitment to provide new and exciting offerings translated into more than 45 dining restaurants, bars and lounges; a full retail shopping center; a lavish spa; an 18-hole golf course; and three high-energy entertainment venues. Not to mention, Mohegan Sun’s award-winning Arena first opened in 2001 and has since grown into the worlds highest grossing concert venue of its size, welcoming more than 10 million guests since the opening.
The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry and are commonly known as “the best of the best of travel.” Under Editor in Chief Pilar Guzmán, the Readers’ Choice Awards have become more selective and specific to the passions that inspire today’s travelers.
The Readers’ Choice Awards are announced in the November issue of Condé Nast Traveler, on newsstands nationwide on October 24, 2017. The full list is published exclusively online, at www.CNTraveler.com/rca.
To learn more about Mohegan Sun’s all-encompassing resort property in Uncasville, Connecticut and plan your next visit, go to MoheganSun.com or check out the brand’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining, shopping and meeting 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.
About CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER
As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel. Condé Nast Traveler is the most trusted and celebrated name in travel with 6 National Magazine Award wins and 26 nominations in its 28-year history. Advertising Age named Pilar Guzmán Editor of the Year in 2014 and CNTraveler.com attained 4 Webby Awards since 2015. www.cntraveler.com.
