Mar 2, 2023 | Employment, General News
Mohegan’s Corporate PR Team Supports Mohegan Sun, Mohegan Pennsylvania & other Mohegan properties
UNCASVILLE, CT – March 2, 2023 – Mohegan, world-renowned entertainment
and gaming brand formerly known as Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, today announced the promotion of Cody Chapman to Public Relations Director and named Charisse Huff Public Relations Manager. Chapman and Huff will assist on external communication strategies and oversee media relations for Mohegan Sun and other Mohegan properties, with a focus on the Northeast. Mohegan PR is led by VP of Corporate Communications, Jennifer Ballester, who has been with Mohegan since the opening of Mohegan Sun in 1996.
Cody Chapman, a member of the Mohegan Tribe, has been with Mohegan since 2007, where he started as PR Specialist for Mohegan Sun. In 2012, he took on responsibilities as Sports & Entertainment Publicist, a role currently held by Jacqueline LeBlanc. A key responsibility for the S&E Publicist involves media relations for the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena, which hosts more than 100 concerts and sporting events annually. In 2015, Chapman was named PR Manager for Mohegan Sun, a role in which gradually supported more corporate level initiatives for Mohegan. As Director, Chapman will guide the Public Relations team and strategize goals for the department, working closely with corporate leadership, Mohegan Sun leadership, corporate Communications and Mohegan PR firm, Coyne PR.
Charisse Huff joined Mohegan Sun in the fall of 2018 and in her time with the organization she has been a vital asset to the overall Marketing Communications department, serving first as PR Specialist before moving on to Communications Manager in 2021, where she helped synergize and streamline all major promotional efforts across PR, Social Media, Advertising and Internet Marketing. As PR Manager, Charisse will steer the day-to-day PR as well as lead efforts for major announcements, key events and milestones across the flagship property, Mohegan Sun, as well as Mohegan Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre, PA and Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ.
Both Chapman and Huff will also provide PR support for Mohegan Digital, which is Mohegan’s iGaming division.
Major events that Chapman and Huff supported in the last two years include Mohegan Sun’s 25th Anniversary, the opening of TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge, the launch of the 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook and the 19th annual Sun Wine & Food Fest this past January, which saw record turn-out for its signature event, The Grand Tasting.
Chapman is a graduate of Central Connecticut State University and Huff is a graduate of University of Hartford.
For more information on Mohegan, please visit mohegangaming.com and for the latest news on Mohegan Sun, visit newsroom.mohegansun.com/
Contacts:
Cody Chapman |PR Director for Mohegan | [email protected]
Charisse Huff | PR Manager for Mohegan | [email protected]
Jacqueline LeBlanc | S&E Publicist for Mohegan Sun | [email protected]
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Mohegan is the owner, developer and manager of premier entertainment resorts in the United States, Canada, and Northern Asia. Mohegan’s U.S. operations include resorts in Connecticut, Washington, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Nevada; Canadian operations are based in Niagara Falls; and Mohegan Inspire is located in Incheon, South Korea. The brand’s iGaming division, Mohegan Digital, provides cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan’s loyal fan base and meets the digital needs of customers on a global scale. Mohegan is owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA. For more information on Mohegan and its properties, please visit mohegangaming.com.
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Feb 27, 2023 | Comedy, Entertainment, General News
General on sale Friday, March 3
Comedian and podcast host Theo Von has been selling out theaters across the country due to high demand, and his next stops include Mohegan Sun Arena. Theo Von will make his Mohegan Sun Arena debut during his Return of the Rat Tour at 8:00pm on Friday, July 21st.
General on sale begins Friday, March 3 at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com and TheoVon.com/tour. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, March 4, subject to availability.
Theo Von currently resides in Nashville and Los Angeles but grew up in the stray animal belt of southern Louisiana. He can be seen and heard weekly on his widely popular podcasts – This Past Weekend and King and the Sting — which garner millions of streams and views a month.
Theo’s new comedy special Regular People was filmed at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and is now streaming on Netflix.
In the spring of 2020, Theo completed his two-year Dark Arts Tour, which took him across America, Australia, and Europe. He’s currently on the road with his Return of the Rat Tour. If you want to know how Theo is doing, he is probably doing the best he can, which varies.
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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Feb 22, 2023 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets on sale Friday, February 24th
Legendary Rock musician and songwriter John Fogerty is celebrating his music with The Celebration Tour. Fogerty returns to Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:30pm on Thursday, April 27th.
Tickets are $99.50, $59.50, $49.50, and $39.50, and go on sale Friday, February 24th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, February 25th, subject to availability.
John Fogerty is a true American treasure. As leader of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fogerty forged a distinctive, groundbreaking sound all his own — equal parts Blues, Country, Pop, Rockabilly, R&B, Swamp Boogie, and Southern Fried Rock N’ Roll all united by his uniquely evocative lyrical perspective. Fogerty is a Grammy winner and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as well as the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is the only musician to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame for his song “Centerfield,” a staple at baseball stadiums across the country.
Among Fogerty’s many hit songs, both as a solo artist and as the leader of CCR, highlights include “Centerfield,” “Proud Mary,” “Susie Q,” “Fortunate Son,” “Born on the Bayou,” “Bad Moon Rising,” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain,” among many others.
In 2019, Fogerty celebrated 50 years in music with a worldwide tour including a return appearance at Wynn Las Vegas’ Encore Theater. His most recent show, “My 50 Year Trip,” a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, features a collection of Creedence Clearwater Revival hits, including songs from the set list of this performance at the legendary Woodstock music festival in 1969. An album, 50 Year Trip: Live at Red Rocks, was released on November 8, 2019.
In April 2020, while quarantining with the Fogerty Family, John with his sons Shane, Tyler, and daughter Kelsy gathered in their home studio to play some music together. A weekly video series began and became so popular that a digital EP Fogerty’s Factory was released on Fogerty’s 75th birthday. An extended Fogterty’s Factory full album was released in November 2020.
In 2023, Fogerty, the composer of iconic songs that have inspired generations acquired a majority interest of the worldwide publishing rights to his historic song catalog from Concord. The compositions have been both a decades-long dream and a personal mission for John. For years, the copyrights to Fogerty’s classic songs were the property of Saul Zaentz, the owner of Fantasy Records, who sold the label and its publishing portfolio to the former Concord Music Group in 1995. Fogerty, who extricated himself from Fantasy in 1974, re-signed with the label upon its purchase by Concord. Even so, he was not able to gain ownership of his songs – until now.
“As of this January, I own my own songs again. This is something I thought would never be a possibility. After 50 years, I am finally reunited with my songs. I also have a say in where and how my songs are used. Up until this year, that is something I have never been able to do. I am looking forward to touring and celebrating this year! I want to thank Concord for helping to make all of this happen. And, I am excited for new ideas and a renewed interest in my music … like a revival,” John Fogerty said.
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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Feb 14, 2023 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets on sale February 17th
Rock and Roll legends Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo return to Mohegan Sun Arena at 8:00pm on Saturday, April 15th.
Tickets are $79.50, $49.50, $39.50, and $29.50 and go on sale Friday, February 17th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, February 18th, subject to availability.
Pat Benatar’s staggering vocals and take-no-prisoners attitude, along with Neil Giraldo’s trailblazing artistry as a guitarist, producer, and songwriter forged the undeniable chemistry and unique sound that created some of Rock’s most memorable hits including “We Belong,” “Invincible” “Love Is A Battlefield,” “Promises In The Dark,” “We Live For Love,” “Heartbreaker” and “Hell Is For Children.”
Together they have created two multi-platinum, five platinum, and three gold albums, as well as 19 Top 40 hits. They have sold over thirty million records worldwide and have won an unprecedented four consecutive Grammy awards. Their Rock and Roll love affair has endured for more than three and a half decades. Pat and Neil continue to tour, selling out concerts everywhere. Their chemistry will undoubtedly be thrilling music fans forever.
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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Feb 8, 2023 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping, Uncategorized
Spoil a loved one with dining & retail specials, plus a romantic evening at VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock on Tuesday, February 14th
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 8, 2023) – Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and Mohegan Sun is set to host the ultimate date night. Guests can access an assortment of extravagant dining options, lavish gifts in The Shops at Mohegan Sun and a stellar grand finale at VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock.
Dinner at BALLO Italian Restaurant offers their best in surf & turf. Specials include bay scallops & pancetta, béchamel and grilled sourdough for $22, homemade lobster ravioli with bay scallops, shellfish brodo, San Marzano, tomato, chives and Parmigiana Reggiano for $44, and a 36 oz. Prime Porterhouse for two, served with shaved black truffle polenta, brussels sprouts, pancetta and honey for $160. For dessert, indulge in a chocolate and strawberry Crostata with mascarpone, dark chocolate ganache and peanut butter mousse for $18 or a strawberry prosecco cannoli with white chocolate for $11.
Valentine’s Day Dinner for two at Jasper White’s Summer Shack is $90 and the prix fixe menu features an appetizer to share, a choice of mixed greens salad or a cup of chowder, and a selection of delicious entrées like the Shack Shrimp Scampi, grilled marinated steak tips with garlic butter, mashed potatoes and broccoli, the special “Catch of the Day”, or the Shack Baked Scrod complete with a tomato fondue, garlic breadcrumbs, sautéed broccoli and jasmine rice. Dessert to share is a delectable brownie sundae or vanilla crème brûleé. Gratuity and tax are not included.
A luxurious dinner at Michael Jordan’s Steak House starts with stuffed oysters in a fennel hollandaise, paired with a sausage hash and parmesan for $20. Next course is a $140 chateaubriand for two – a 24 oz. filet mignon, truffled potatoes and raclette fondue. And dessert? Passion. Passion. Passion: passion fruit mousse, passion fruit ganache, fermented passion fruit and a cocoa crumble for $20. Toast to the night with NV Vollereaux Brut Champagne for $19 per glass.
Get ready to fall in love with MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill’s Surf & Turf. Guests can treat themselves to a 7 oz. filet mignon, 6 oz. lobster tail, truffled mashed potatoes and asparagus with a red wine glaze for $65. Turn up the heat with a Baked Alaska made with chocolate cake and milk chocolate ice cream for $16. Cheers to a loved one with NV Vollereaux Brut Champagne for $19 per glass.
Sushi Koya is serving up the Love Boat for Two. For $60, sushi connoisseurs can enjoy edamame, the Salmon Lover or Tuna Lover, a traditional Maki Roll, the coveted Dinosaur Egg and four pieces of Sashimi (Chef’s Choice). Add a carafe of House Sake for $6.
Those looking for an elevated seafood experience can look no further than TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge. The TAO (XO) Stuffed Lobster features a broiled stuffed lobster and spicy soy E-FU noodles for $69.
Valentine’s Day at Mohegan Sun wouldn’t be complete without Todd English’s Tuscany. Specials include a Cider House Salad made with gala apples, cheddar cheese, radishes, bacon, lardons, baby arugula and a broken cider vinaigrette for $14; sweetheart ravioli with truffle brown butter, saffron cream, Maine lobster, garlic chips and fried basil for $36; a surf & turf complete with a 6 oz. filet of beef, king crab, bearnaise butter, a crispy potato nest and haricot verts for $65; and a white chocolate raspberry mousse heart paired with a graham cake and micro flowers for $10. Todd English’s Tuscany will also offer special Valentine’s Day treats during brunch on Saturday, February 18th and Sunday, February 19th.
Looking to enjoy a sweet treat with your sweetheart? Pick up buy one, get one free milkshakes at Johnny Rockets or snag a scoop (or two) at Ben & Jerry’s. Limited edition heart shaped donuts are available at The Crafty Stir Café for $1.50. Chocolux is offering a Valentine’s Day staple, chocolate covered strawberries, on February 10th, 11th, 12th and 14th. Single strawberries are available for $6 each, and a pack of four is available for $20.
After dinner, pick up a gift for your favorite person in The Shops at Mohegan Sun!
Stop by Le Creuset now through Tuesday, February 14th and receive a free set of two heart mugs with saucers with a $250 purchase! Gift cards and taxes do not count towards the minimum price requirement. Offer available while supplies last.
Those looking for a little extra sparkle can stop by Swarovski and get a free accessory pouch with a purchase of $200 or more. Accessory pouch is available while supplies last, visit Swarovski for complete details.
End the evening under the stars at VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock with the Champagne & Strawberry Special. Guests can enjoy a bottle of champagne paired with 12 sweet chocolate dipped strawberries while dancing the night away. Live DJ starts at 9:00pm. Reserve your spot now by calling 860.862.4009.
For complete details on Valentine’s Day specials, 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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Jan 20, 2023 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
The festivities kick off Sunday, February 5th
Mohegan Sun is set to celebrate Lunar New Year on Sunday, February 5th! Following tradition, celebrations for the Year of the Rabbit (and Year of the Cat) include the Fortune God, Red Envelopes, JJ Lin in Mohegan Sun Arena, and more!
The celebration kicks off at 11:00am with the Fortune God at The Shops Concourse. The Fortune God will be handing out Red Envelopes, which signify good luck and fortune, to guests while supplies last.
At Noon on February 5th, don’t miss the traditional Lion Dance. The Lion Dance has long symbolized the exorcising of evil spirits and summoning luck and fortune. The performance will start at Noon heading from Summer Valet and make its way through Casino of the Sky.
The celebration closes with a live performance from superstar singer and songwriter JJ Lin at 4:00pm in Mohegan Sun Arena. The highly anticipated sold-out show is part of JJ Lin’s JJ20 World Tour.
From Sunday, January 22nd through Friday, February 3rd, Phantasia at Sunrise Square will offer specials like the “Gold Mine,” which includes abalone, sea cucumber, and roast duck, and “Everlasting Wealth,” which has lotus root, snap pea, and scallop. Phantasia will also offer dishes like fried chicken, whole fresh fish, and lobsters in celebration of Lunar New Year.
TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge is celebrating Lunar New Year with dining specials like the Lunar New Year Fortune Cookie for $18 and Szechuan Ginger Scallion Lobster Entrée for $88 available now through Wednesday, January 25th.
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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