Apr 24, 2024 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Can’t-miss festival returns June 15th & 16th, rain or shine
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 24, 2024) – Sun BBQ Fest is back for another year and guests are invited to get ready to fire up their taste buds for a weekend of smoky flavors, tender meats, cold beer and delicious cocktails. Sun BBQ Fest is set to take place from Noon – 9:00pm on Saturday, June 15th and Noon – 5:00pm on Sunday, June 16th. Throughout the weekend, guests can take in incredible live music and enjoy 50+ food trucks, savory BBQ including full dish options from top grill masters and participate in the People’s Choice Competition. In that showdown, Sun BBQ Fest guests can judge a rib, wing, and burger competition for $1 per sample. Tickets to Sun BBQ Fest are on sale now via Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. Kids age 12 and under receive free admission all weekend.
Guests who purchase a ticket to Sun BBQ Fest will be automatically entered to win a Pit Boss Sportsman 820 Wood Pellet Grill courtesy of Pit Boss! A winner will be announced at 4:45pm on Sunday, June 16th on the Main Stage. Guests do not need to be present to win.
Guests looking to up their BBQ game are in luck as chef demonstrations will take place throughout the day with presentations from Chef Plum, Chef Erica Roby and more BBQ pit masters! Those interested in a full list of chefs and schedule of events can visit sunbbqfest.com.
Sun BBQ Fest isn’t Sun BBQ Fest without a Cornhole Tournament! Wicked Cornhole will host a pro-standard Cornhole Tournament on Saturday and Sunday, with three winners each day. Guests who purchase a ticket to Sun BBQ Fest in addition to downloading the Scoreholio app will be eligible to participate in the tournament.
The fun keeps going into Saturday night! From 4:00pm – 7:00pm, guests can experience the Bubbles & Brews Tailgate at Sun BBQ Fest before the captivating fireworks display and electrifying performances by Country stars, Chase Bryant and Jon Langston on the main stage! Sip on cold brews, bubbly cocktails, and unlimited alcohol samples, while listening to Locals Live 2022 Champion, Nick Bosse, and The Northern Roots perform live on the main stage. A ticket to this event includes entry to Sun BBQ Fest and come and go access during the event. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
Throughout the weekend, Mohegan Digital will be providing a smokin’ opportunity to enjoy great food and walk away with fantastic prizes. New and existing players can download the MoheganSunCasino.com app, register for an account and place a $25 bet on any casino game. After meeting the entry requirements, guests will receive one spin on the giant prize wheel, which includes more than $10,000 in prizes including cash, bonus credit, merchandise, and trending products! Prizes on the wheel will rotate throughout the festival. Guests who meet the requirements will also receive one sample of award-winning competition pitmaster and sommelier Erica Blaire Roby’s special Sun BBQ Fest recipes. Erica will also demonstrate recipes for her Harissa Grilled Chicken with Preserved Lemon Tagine and Moroccan Beef Grilled Pita on the Coke Stage at the event on both days.
To stay up to date on all things Sun BBQ Fest, visit sunbbqfest.com.
Note: Security will be checking IDs upon entry and they will be providing wristbands to guests 21 years of age or older. Seating by the fire pits at the bar is available for guests 21 years of age or older; no underage guests are allowed within this seating area.
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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Apr 18, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
With special guest Presley Regier
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 18, 2024) – Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Tate McRae has announced the addition of an 8:00pm Mohegan Sun Arena show on Sunday, August 11th during her first global outing with the ‘Think Later Tour.”
Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 25th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, McRae’s fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Friday, April 26th.
Calgary native singer/songwriter/dancer Tate McRae has become the artist to watch with over 6.7 billion career streams, over 945 million video views, a #1 Top 40 hit and multiple #1 dance hits. She’s received countless accolades including nominations for two Billboard Music Awards, an MTV VMA Award, a People’s Choice Award, four iHeartRadio Music Awards, and nine JUNO Awards among others. She’s been featured on Variety’s 2022 Power of Young Hollywood list, Billboard’s 21 Under 21 list for the past three years along with Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2021 where she was the youngest musician on the list.
Her #1 RIAA certified 3x Platinum single “you broke me first” has amassed over 1.9 billion streams since its release in 2020. She’s collaborated with various artists including Regard & Troye Sivan on their #1 dance hit “You,” along with Khalid on their track “working,” Tiësto’s “10:35” and Jeremy Zucker on her viral single “that way.” Tate has toured the world and performed at various music festivals including Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Firefly, The Governor’s Ball, Austin City Limits and more.
Last year, Tate released her highly anticipated debut album, i used to think i could fly which landed at #1 on Spotify’s Global Top Albums Debut Chart, charted in the top 10 in multiple countries upon release and has garnered over 1.5 billion streams to date. Featuring RIAA certified Platinum single “she’s all i wanna be” and certified Gold track “feel like shit,” the album showcased Tate at the top of her game with all-star writing collaborators and producers including Greg Kurstin, Finneas, Charlie Puth, Alexander 23, Blake Slatkin, and more. The stunning album received praise from the likes of Billboard who said “…Tate McRae steps into stardom on her long-awaited debut album” while GRAMMY.com stated, “…each track shows McRae is ready to be one of her generation’s most raw-and-real superstars.”
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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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Apr 18, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
Live at Mohegan Sun Arena September 20th
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 18, 2024) – Today Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band – Steve Lukather, Edgar Winter, Colin Hay, Warren Ham, Hamish Stuart and Gregg Bissonette announced they will be playing 12 shows during their Fall run that includes a Mohegan Sun Arena show on Friday, September 20th at 8:00pm.
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 26th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, Rock fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, April 27th.
From his beginnings with The Beatles in the 1960s, Ringo has been one of the brightest musical luminaries in the world. Throughout his career, he has enjoyed continued success, between 1970 and 2023 he has released 20 solo studio albums and 4 consecutive EPs, including the most recent Rewind Forward. Ringo formed his first All Starr Band in 1989 and has been touring since. Ringo has received nine GRAMMY® Awards, and has twice been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — first as a Beatle and then as solo artist.
He has acted in over 15 films, received an Academy Award®, and has been nominated as an actor for an Emmy®. Ringo has published 8 books; had a stint as a male fashion model, and that same year went behind the lens as the photographer for some Foo Fighters PR photos. Ringo is also a visual artist and has had numerous exhibitions of his work and his “Peace Sculpture” is on permanent display in the Beverly Hills Park. In 2008 Ringo began dedicating his July 7 birthday to promoting Peace and Love and the movement has grown to include events all over the planet and into the stars with support from NASA. In 2018, Ringo was knighted and in 2019 he celebrated 30 years of touring with his All Starr Bands. In 2022 Ringo received an honorary degree as a Doctor of Music from Berklee College of Music.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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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Apr 15, 2024 | Food & Beverage, General News, Sports
Pautipaug Pub & Grille rebrands to Greenside Grille & Pub
BALTIC, CT (April 15, 2024) – Mohegan Sun Golf Club (MSGC), located at 7 Dows Lane in Baltic, CT, is officially open for the 2024 season for all resort and public play! In addition to enjoying one of the top golf destinations New England has to offer, golfers can indulge in a variety of food and drink options at Greenside Grille & Pub, formerly known as Pautipaug Pub & Grille. Guests can also enjoy a spacious and well-appointed clubhouse, a well-stocked and revamped pro shop, a fitness room, the “Triple Tee Snack Bar” that greets players halfway through their round, top-notch practice areas, a training facility and a complimentary driving range for all players.
This season, guests can enjoy the newly refreshed Greenside Grille & Pub! Formerly known as the Pautipaug Pub, the Greenside Grille & Pub offers an abundance of mouthwatering menu options including, but not limited to, House Recipe Chicken Wings, a Blueberry Harvest Salad, The Hangover Burger, a Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, and Shrimp Scampi. “Daily Chef’s Specials” and a full-service bar with a wide selection of signature cocktails and craft beer are also available. Golfers can enjoy indoor entertainment on a big screen television or the spectacular beauty of the outdoors on the patio. Greenside Grille & Pub is open daily from 7:30am – 7:00pm.
Led by PGA Master Professional and VP & General Manager, Philip Krick Jr., MSGC kicks off the 2024 season with a public rate of $150 Monday through Thursday ($105 after 2:00pm). Weekend rates before 2:00pm are priced at $170, ($140 after 2:00pm). MSGC does offer military discounts, and reduced rates are also offered for guests staying at Mohegan Sun and groups of 13 or more. Golf carts are included in all of the above rates.
Mohegan Sun’s Momentum members also experience exclusive opportunities such as complimentary rounds of golf, preferred golf guest rates, lessons and discounts at The Golf Shop at Mohegan Sun Golf Club. Signing up for Momentum, Mohegan Sun’s loyalty rewards program, is free and guests age 21 and older can visit any Player’s Club booth at Mohegan Sun for more information.
MSGC is home to a state-of-the-art Golf Academy, where guests can save strokes on their scorecards by improving their gameplay at a comprehensive training facility, equipped with the latest in-video and shot tracking technologies. Head Golf Professional Joe Mentz will also provide outdoor training, with a coaching model that is based on asking the right questions, actively listening and empowering students with focused, fact-based feedback. Guests can book lessons at mohegansun.com/golf or by calling the Golf Shop at 860.862.9235.
Mohegan Sun Golf Club is a 72-par course and was recently recognized as one of the “Top 50 Casino Golf Courses” by Golfweek. The 156-acre course is kept in pristine playing condition by a dedicated grounds team, and upgrades to various holes have been made since Mohegan Sun took ownership in 2007. Those renovations continue 17 years later, as a three-year, multi-phase renovation is underway, implementing various redesigns and improvements across the course to improve both pace-of-play and the overall golfing experience for all levels of play. Mohegan Sun Golf Club has also become known for hosting high-profile tournaments and events, some of which that have brought the likes of Michael Jordan, Aaron Rodgers, Charles Barkley, Chris Paul, Joe Pesci, Ahmad Rashad, Larry Fitzgerald and Ray Allen to the championship course.
MSGC’s clubhouse, stretching 20,000 square feet, has also been significantly updated in recent years, including renovations to the Greenside Grille & Pub and lounge areas. The clubhouse also features a second-floor banquet room, which can be customized for private parties, receptions & group events.
For more information on all things Mohegan Sun Golf Club, including the Golf Academy, group event booking and upcoming tournaments, call 860.862.9660 or email Clubhouse & Event Manager, Lisa Najjar-Melkoun, at [email protected]. Tee times can be made by calling VIP Reservations at 860.862.7500 or visiting mohegansun.com/golf. Any questions regarding online tee time booking are welcome to call the Golf Shop at 860.862.9235.
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Apr 4, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
Tickets on sale Tuesday, April 16th
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 4, 2024) – Today, Iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli announced his 2024 North American December tour dates. The new tour includes an 7:30pm show on Sunday, December 15th inside Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets are available on Tuesday, April 16th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, fans of the world-renowned singer can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Wednesday, April 17th.
2024 officially marks 30 years of Andrea Bocelli’s iconic career as well as his 65th birthday. The tour will feature performances from Bocelli’s extensive repertoire, including music in honor of the Holiday Season, with selections from his recent #1 album A Family Christmas as well as the recently released Deluxe Edition, his uplifting solo album Believe, and a selection of arias, his beloved crossover hits, and famed love songs.
As one of the most recognizable voices in the entertainment industry and revered by fans internationally, Andrea Bocelli has been entertaining audiences for 30 years, counting nearly 90 million records sold worldwide. In addition to his sold-out arena-sized concert events and record-breaking live-streams, Bocelli has shared his talents at many major events including the Olympic Games, the World Cup, and Global Citizen. He has earned a Golden Globe, seven Classical BRITs and seven World Music Awards, plus a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Additional moments throughout 2024 include a new documentary entitled Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe, and more exciting music releases and astonishing collaborations to be announced. Bocelli kicked off his 30th year celebration at the 96th Academy Awards and wowed the star-studded Hollywood audience with a surprise performance, taking to the stage with his son, recording artist Matteo Bocelli, for a very special rendition of “Time To Say Goodbye”.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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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Mar 11, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
Tickets On Sale Friday, March 15th
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 11, 2024) –– Announced today, legendary Rock musician John Fogerty continues his Celebration Tour this summer including a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, June 16th at 7:00pm. Joining in the party as special guests are fellow ‘bad to the bone’ music icons, George Thorogood & The Destroyers, and Rock band, Hearty Har.
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 15th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Rock fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, March 16th, subject to availability.
As founder of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fogerty’s career spans 50 years and he is hailed as one of the most influential musicians in Rock history. As the writer, singer and producer of numerous classic hits including “Born on the Bayou”, “Green River”, “Proud Mary”, and “Bad Moon Rising”, Fogerty is a Grammy winner who has been honored as one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists, 100 Greatest Songwriters, and 100 Greatest Singers by Rolling Stone.
Earning induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame, and Baseball Hall of Fame, he is also a New York Times best-selling author for his memoir, Fortunate Son: My Life, My Music. In January 2023, he regained control over his works, acquiring majority interest of his worldwide publishing rights from Concord. Currently on a worldwide Celebration Tour, Fogerty is now performing his classic songs, with his two sons, for the first time since owning his catalog of songs which have resonated with fans for over five decades.
In December of 1973 at The University of Delaware’s Lane Hall, a guitarist, a drummer, and their rhythm guitarist set up on the small bandstand. Though the three-piece band had barely rehearsed, guitarist George Thorogood and drummer Jeff Simon had been bashing out covers of songs they loved. Five decades, 15 million albums and more than 8,000 performances later, few bands can still rock the house like George Thorogood & The Destroyers. And for Thorogood, Simon, and long-time Destroyers, Bill Blough, Jim Suhler and Buddy Leach, their Bad All Over The World – 50 Years of Rock Tour will be a celebration like no other.
Led by brothers Shane Fogerty (guitar/vocals) and Tyler Fogerty (guitar/vocals), the Los Angeles Rock band Hearty Har formed in 2012 and quickly became known for their exciting and raucous live shows. Backed by Jesse Wilson (bass), Richard Millsap (drums), Nick Stratton (guitar) and Douglas Lamothe (keys), the band blends modern psychedelia with classic Garage Rock and Roll. Imagine a neon lightning bolt extending from the stage and reaching deep into your heart, down to your feet, then through the ground to the Earth’s core. Now you have an idea of Hearty Har’s live show.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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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