Dec 9, 2019 | General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 9, 2019) – On Saturday, December 7th, Mohegan Sun honored the 35th Walk of Fame star, Pentatonix. The three-time Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum selling artist were presented with the Walk of Fame star outside of Mohegan Sun’s Box Office by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s (MGE) President of Sports & Entertainment, Tom Cantone. The induction kicked off the first night of their SiriusXM Presents: A Pentatonix Christmas Tour 2019 two night show. Band members Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado and Matt Sallee accepted the award and stated, “This is very exciting as we have never been inducted into a Walk of Fame before…Hollywood Walk of Fame see you soon!”
“Today we are honoring an incredible a capella group that has been part of the Mohegan Sun entertainment family since their Wolf Den shows and later when they made their Arena debut touring with Kelly Clarkson in 2015,” states Tom Cantone. “Since that time, Pentatonix has had multiple headlining sell outs here and it’s looking like they’ll add two more after their back – to – back Christmas shows starting this evening.”
The Walk of Fame hosts names like Bon Jovi, Kevin Hart, KISS, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban and so many more long-time sell-out acts that are enshrined outside of the Mohegan Sun Box Office forecourt. Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame awards seek to recognize individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the success of Mohegan Sun as the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination. All of the inductees into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame will have their name engraved on a plaque that will be permanently placed at the entrance to Mohegan Sun Arena.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is 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.
Dec 5, 2019 | Breaking News, Employment, General News
MGE Appoints Ray Pineault Regional President; Jeffrey Hamilton Assumes Role of President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun Connecticut
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 5, 2019) – Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), master developer of awe-inspiring
integrated entertainment resorts (IER) worldwide today announces two important promotions to further sustain and promote the company’s growth and development as part of its strategic growth plan for Connecticut and beyond. After more than 15 years of service to the Tribe, Ray Pineault has been appointed to Regional President for MGE, while Jeffrey Hamilton has been promoted to President and General Manager at the flagship property, Mohegan Sun Connecticut.
“As a company in the midst of unprecedented growth, it is a priority for us as an enterprise to build the best team of senior executive leaders to support and oversee the continued development of MGE both domestically and internationally, said Mario Kontomerkos, Chief Executive Officer of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. “With more than 30 years of combined Mohegan experience between them, we are confident that Ray will be instrumental in driving results within the growing fleet of MGE properties and couldn’t be more pleased to have Jeffrey Hamilton take the reins of our flagship resort and continue raising the standards of excellence at home.”
Ray Pineault brings many years of legal and business experience to his new position as Regional President of MGE. Ray will be responsible for ensuring that Mohegan Sun Connecticut, Mohegan Sun Pocono and Paragon Casino Resort meet or exceed operational, employee engagement, guest service, cultural, strategic and fiscal plans, while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance. As former President and General Manager as well as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Mohegan Sun Connecticut, Ray has safeguarded and promoted the legal and commercial interests of the Tribe since 2001 and brings tremendous experience to this new position. Ray joins Chris Block, Regional President, who oversees four of MGE’s nine properties in Canada, South Korea, and Las Vegas. Both Pineault and Block report to MGE’s Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Michael Silberling.
Assisting in the day-to-day operations of Mohegan Sun Connecticut under the guidance of Ray Pineault and senior leadership for four years as Assistant General Manager, Jeff Hamilton is poised to take the helm as President and General Manager of the property with more than 15 years of Mohegan experience. In his new role, Jeff will be responsible for achieving overall business objectives and the strategic planning and operational results of Mohegan Sun and will also drive and oversee the development and implementation of capital and operating budgets, marketing business plans, technology, the guest experience, human capital development, and operational business plans.
Effective immediately, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment will be conducting a global search to fill the role of Assistant General Manager of Mohegan Sun Connecticut.
ABOUT MOHEGAN GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) is a master developer and operator of premier global integrated entertainment resorts, including Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, Inspire in Incheon, South Korea, and Niagara Casinos in Niagara, Canada. MGE is owner, developer, and/or manager of integrated entertainment resorts throughout the United States, including Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Northern Asia, Niagara Falls, Canada, and coming soon pending regulatory approval, Las Vegas, Nevada. MGE is owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA and New England Black Wolves, a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. For more information on MGE and our properties, visit www.mohegangaming.com.
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Dec 4, 2019 | Community Relations, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
WHAT: Taking place on Saturday, December 7th from 2:00pm – 6:00pm at
Mohegan Sun Golf Club (7 Dows Lane, Baltic, CT), Head Golf Pro Michel Painchaud will be hosting an informational open house event to showcase an all-new indoor golf room where coaching, skill-improvement and training will be available over the winter.
WHEN / WHERE: Saturday, December 7th | 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Mohegan Sun Golf Club, 7 Dows Lane, Baltic CT
*Media & photographers are encouraged to attend. RSVP through: [email protected]
IN DETAIL: Guests of this open house will be treated to complimentary appetizers and beverages (beer & wine) and the aim is to showcase the newly finished indoor academy space at Mohegan Sun Golf Club. New features and tech inside this facility include the Ernest Sports™ ES16 Tour Launch Monitor & Golf Simulator, the latest in Ping™ and Titleist™ fitting material + clubs and a full range of fitness equipment. All of which Golf Academy members can take advantage of in an off-season access and coaching from December 7th – December 22nd as well as March 1st – April 15th.
By combining proven instructional expertise, a personalized training approach and superior technology, Mohegan Sun Golf Academy offers a menu of golf instruction and custom club fitting programs designed to help golfers improve and reach their full potential.
For more information on all things Mohegan Sun Golf Club, especially the soon-to-be expanded Golf Academy program, call 860.917.5725 or email Michel Painchaud at [email protected].
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Nov 27, 2019 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
Female Co-Producer, Director and Choreographer lead a new, exciting and dramatic format.
NEW YORK, NY (November 25, 2019) – The Miss America
Organization is proud to announce a star studded production team, which includes a female Co-Executive Producer, Director and Choreographer, for what will be an exciting new show and new competition format when The 2020 Miss America Competition airs live December 19th on NBC.
For the first time in over fifteen years, the show will be led by a female Director. Emmy-nominated Director Sandra Restrepo has directed a multitude of live shows including the first live televised musical performance from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway sensation “Hamilton“, Radio Disney Music Awards and MTV’s live music series “Wonderland.” Restrepo served as the show director on over 250 episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Her many credits also include “Brene Brown: The Call to Courage”, “Black Girls Rock!”, “Grammy Red Carpet Live!”, and “2 Dope Queens.”
“I am excited to be part of this year’s telecast and look forward to telling the stories of these diverse and independent young women,” said Restrepo.
Also joining the Miss America 2020 production team is Meredith McGinn as Co-Executive Producer. McGinn is the Senior Vice President of NBC owned COZI TV, news brand LX, and LX.TV, an award-winning production company that produces weekly lifestyle programs in addition to live specials and red carpet specials such as The Golden Globes, The Emmy Awards and The Rose Parade for NBC network.
“The young women competing to become the next Miss America are smart, talented and so impressive. I am thrilled to be part of NBC’s broadcast. It’s going to be an entertaining and inspiring night,” said McGinn.
A new format means new moves and “Saturday Night Live” Choreographer Danielle Flora takes the lead in the star-studded crew.
The show is lead by Executive Producer Jon Irwin, President of Irwin Entertainment, Inc. Irwin is the Executive Producer if the new late night show A Little Late With Lilly Singh. His credentials include stand-up specials for Adam Sandler, John Mulaney, Norm MacDonald, and Nikki Glaser. Irwin also worked with Conan O’Brien on his own NBC late-night show and produced some of the most prominent live event specials and nationally televised programming including “Red Nose Day,” “NBC’s New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly,” “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks,” and “NBC’s Countdown to the Emmys,” to name a few.
Other leading names include Tim Bock as Co-Executive Producer, Lighting Design by Oscar Dominguez of “The Voice,” Production Design by Joe Stewart and the screenwriter Jon Macks who has written for Hollywood’s top television programs, including the most prestigious awards shows, late night programs and television specials.
“This is a brand new show,” said Miss America President and CEO Regina Hopper. “The new format is interactive, challenging and exciting and is meant to allow the judges, and the audience, to see who these incredibly smart and talented young women are. Miss America 2.0 is about a young woman competing for a job. Each phase of competition is meant to highlight an important role of that job which is focused on advancing her chosen social impact initiative each and every day. When the winner is selected you will know her, why she won and what she will do with her job this next year.”
Watch the excitement LIVE on NBC, Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 8:00 pm EST.
Tickets to Miss America 2020 at Mohegan Sun are still available also via Missamerica.org/tickets and on-site at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
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Nov 6, 2019 | Food & Beverage, General News
Gobble up dining and shopping specials across property!
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 6, 2019) – Guests wishing for a mess and stress-free Thanksgiving, you’re in luck. The various restaurants at Mohegan Sun are offering specials the whole family will want to indulge in, along with shopping specials on Thursday, November 28th. Traditional turkey dinners will be available at Michael Jordan’s Steak House, Todd English’s Tuscany, Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain and more. After dining, spend time with the family playing a game of bowling at GAME ON, let the kids enjoy arcade games at Kids Quest/Cyber Quest or get your holiday shopping started with specials you won’t want to miss!
A special three-course meal at Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain is $45.00 and starts with a heartland chopped salad. The main course is maple-glazed roasted turkey with cornbread, wild mushroom stuffing, cranberry-fig chutney, sage gravy and creamed kale. And for dessert, a spiced apple caramel crêpe with caramel filling and brown sugar streusel. Guests can pair the meal with a 6 oz. glass of Beaujolais Nouveau Domaine Dupeuble 2018 for $9.00, or enjoy the bottle for $36.00. Thanksgiving hours at Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain are from Noon – 8:00pm. OpenTable reservations are available.
Enjoy a three course meal at Todd English’s Tuscany for $40.00. First course is wood-roasted pear and gorgonzola salad, topped with candied walnuts, arugula, a pomegranate reduction and balsamic vinaigrette. The main course is sage-brined natural turkey with sausage potato stuffing, roasted root vegetables, sweet potatoes with pecan crumble, bacon Dijon Brussels petals, Grappa cranberry sauce and giblet gravy. Guests can finish this decadent meal with pecan bread pudding topped with vanilla gelato. OpenTable reservations are available.
Lunch at Seasons Buffet features carved slow roasted turkey, honey mustard glazed ham and a slow roasted steamship of beef. Showcased dinner items include carved slow roasted turkey, shallot crusted roast Prime rib and honey glazed ham. Sides include honey maple roasted sweet potatoes, apple sage stuffing, and pumpkin risotto. Regular hours and prices apply.
Mohegan Sun’s newest addition, GAME ON is has a Thanksgiving spread that includes thick sliced turkey breast, mashed potatoes, gravy, house-made cornbread stuffing, fire roasted corn and cranberry sauce for $25.00. This meal also includes a $10.00 game card!
Michael Jordan’s Steak House is serving up a traditional turkey dinner that includes sous vide turkey breast with brioche dressing, Yukon Gold mashed, haricot vert and cranberry gastrique for $28.00. Thanksgiving dinner hours at Michael Jordan’s Steak House are from 3:00pm – 9:00pm.
Guests who dine with Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe can enjoy a Thanksgiving club made with pulled turkey, Nueske’s bacon, house dressing and cranberry aioli for $18.00. Thanksgiving hours are from 11:00am – 11:00pm.
The Lansdowne Irish Pub and Music House’s classic Thanksgiving turkey dinner includes house brined and slow roasted turkey breast served with gravy, mashed potatoes, sage stuffing, a roasted root vegetable blend and cranberry sauce for $20.00. For dessert, enjoy a slice of pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream for $6.00. The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House opens at 11:30am on Thanksgiving Day.
Pasta Vita is providing family-style dinners to-go for parties and large gatherings. All of the same great dishes that are available at Pasta Vita can be served for as many people as you need. Call in advance to place your Thanksgiving order, 860.862.8482.
After dinner, guests can enjoy some sweet shopping specials to kick off the holiday season, or enjoy some family fun at GAME ON and Kids Quest/Cyber Quest!
At Galina’s, buy any three items from the Pandora Me collection and receive a wristlet with a Pandora Me collector’s pouch. One item just be a Pandora Me bracelet. Excludes previous purchases, limit one gift per person.
Premier accessory boutique Landau is offering 80% off their Platinum Sterling Diamondess.
Guests looking to spoil a loved one can stop by Swarovski and receive 25% off select items, 50% off watches and 25% off select Crystal Living items. Swarovski’s Thanksgiving Specials runs from November 27th – December 2nd with a presale from November 25th – November 26th for BeSwarovski loyalty members only. Visit the Swarovski website for more information.
Le Creuset is featuring metallic rainbow gift sets that will make the perfect holiday gift. The rainbow set includes metallic cereal bowls, mugs, tea plates and mini ramekins. Visit Le Creuset for complete details.
GAME ON, is bringing the family fun with their Thanksgiving Throwdown. Do you have what it takes to bowl a turkey? Any guest who bowls three consecutive strikes on Thanksgiving Day will win a $30.00 arcade game card!
Kids Quest/Cyber Quest will also join the family fun with extended hours over Thanksgiving. Kids Quest is Mohegan Sun’s largest hourly childcare provider and entertainment facility, offering supervised play, games, and birthday parties. Every Kids Quest and Cyber Quest location has its own unique set of entertainment options for children, families and adults to enjoy.
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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 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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Nov 5, 2019 | General News
Taking place in Mohegan Sun next month, December 15th -19th, 51 candidates will compete for the job of Miss America 2020; A special tribute show with current Miss America, Nia Franklin, is also scheduled
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 5, 2019) – Mohegan Sun will become only the third destination to host Miss America in its 99-year history next month and tickets are now on-sale at Missamerica.org/tickets and on-site at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
The finals will be broadcast on NBC live from Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 8:00pm EST.
Leading up to the finals and taking place in Mohegan Sun’s Earth Expo & Convention Center, Miss America 2020 will also feature two preliminary competitions as well as a special Tribute Show in Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre, where the Miss America Organization (MAO) will say thank you to Nia Franklin (Miss America 2019) for a successful year. Guests will be able to enjoy music that Franklin has composed during the past year and join other Miss America’s as they entertain and share where their lives have led over the past year. All Tribute Show ticket holders will get priority access to a Miss America autograph line prior to the show. Tickets to this Miss America Tribute Show can also be purchased via: Ticketmaster
NBC’s 2020 Miss America Competition Schedule:
- Preliminary night 1: Sunday, December 15th from 7:00pm – 10:00pm EST| Earth Expo & Convention Center
- Preliminary night 2: Monday, December 16th from 7:00pm – 10:00pm EST| Earth Expo & Convention Center
- Nia Franklin Tribute Show: Tuesday, December 17th from 8:00pm – 10:00pm | Cabaret Theatre. (Complimentary dessert and coffee as well as a cash bar will be offered. Limited general admission seating available.)
- Finals: Thursday, December 19th from 8:00pm – 10:00pm EST | Mohegan Sun Arena
*Full list of candidates: Missamerica.org/titleholders/2020-candidates/
NBC’s The 2020 Miss America Competition will follow 51 compelling candidates as they compete for life-changing scholarships to be used to continue their efforts towards community service and education. The show will highlight a diverse group of young students and professionals who are advancing the message of female strength, independence, and empowerment through their efforts in the areas of scholarship, talent and social impact. The candidates’ official arrival ceremony will be on December 12th at 5:00pm at Mohegan Sun and will be free and open to the public. Other events throughout the week can be found at Missamerica.org. It will be an exciting week of competition, special events and community engagement, all capped off with an incredible final event on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 8:00pm on NBC. At the end of the telecast, one candidate will be chosen for the job of Miss America 2020 to build upon the work of Miss America 2019, Nia Franklin. As Miss America 2019, Franklin has been promoting her social impact initiative, “Advocating for the Arts” through appearances at colleges and universities, city operas and other art venues and has taken part in other various impactful events, including visits to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
ABOUT THE MISS AMERICA ORGANIZATION:
The Miss America Organization, a 501(c) (4), is one of the most recognizable household names in America working to empower young women through education and service. The Miss America Organization is comprised of 51 licensed state organizations, including all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Miss America candidates contribute tens of thousands of community service hours annually and have raised more than $17 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Miss America scholarships since 2007. The Miss America Foundation, a 501(c) (3), provides academic, community service, and other scholarships to young women.
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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 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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