Jun 24, 2019 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Shopping, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
Feel the heat all summer long with electrifying entertainment, new nightlife venues, cash giveaways, and more
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 24, 2019) – Mohegan Sun’s Hot Summer Fun is back and better than ever. Guests can enjoy some sweet daily deals, special events across property, and electrifying entertainment all summer long. Nightlife at Mohegan Sun is also kicking things up a notch with novelle, Comix Roadhouse, and GAME ON making their Hot Summer Fun debut.
HOT SUMMER FUN DAILY GIVEAWAYS
Momentum members won’t want to miss these daily giveaways! Prizes range from Free Slot Play to Momentum Dollars and up to $1,000,000 cash.
On More Money Mondays, Momentum members can enter to win their share of $10,000 cash by playing their favorite slots, table games or stadium games. Starting July 1st, four Momentum members are randomly selected between 10:00am – 7:00pm to win $2,500 – $1,000 on the spot and the remaining $1,500 the next day. All winners must be present with valid ID to collect the prizes.
Plink-It Play Tuesdays give Momentum members another shot at some cold hard cash. Every Tuesday starting July 2nd, one Momentum member is selected at the top of the hour from Noon – 7:00pm to play Plink – It for their chance to win up to $1,000,000. To be eligible, guests can use their Momentum card while playing their favorite slots, table games, and stadium games during the Plink-It promotional hours of Noon-7:00pm. Once a guest is selected, they will have the opportunity to drop nine balls, one at a time, into the top of the Plink-It board. Prizes are based on where the balls land, and vary from Free Slot Play to up to $1,000,000 cash! Winners must be present to participate.
Guests can boost their excitement on More Momentum Wednesdays. Starting July 3rd, Momentum members double Momentum Dollars when playing any slot machine from 6:00am – Midnight. With the status point booster, Momentum members who play table games, stadium gaming or wager in the Race Book earn 50% more in Status Points. Bring a friend to sign up for a new Momentum membership and both members receive $10.00 in Free Slot Play. Players can also earn $10.00 for every $50.00 downloaded onto select slot machines using their Play+ Discover Card. Guests who have a Play+ Discover card can also receive 5% off select purchases. Momentum members can sit back and enjoy the ride to all Hot Summer Fun events with buy one, get one free bus vouchers (visit Bus Marketing for official rules, offer does not apply to Greyhound or Asian Bus Lines).
Deal-icious Thursdays starts July 4th and brings dining specials to some guest favorites across property. At Seasons Buffet, guests can enjoy two lunches for $35.00 from 11:00am – 5:00pm. Dinner for two is $45.00 and runs from 5:00pm – close. Over at Todd English’s Tuscany, guests can devour two Tuscan Tables from 11:30am – 3:00pm for $40.00. Guests who dine with SolToro can try the High Roller Margarita – Don Julio Real, Grand Marnier Centenaire, agave and fresh squeezed lime juice for $75.00. Or, try the Baby High Roller – Casamigos Reposado, Grand Marnier, agave and fresh squeezed lime juice for $20.00. Anyone looking for a sweet treat can stop by Ben & Jerry’s for buy one, get one free smoothies, or Krispy Kreme Doughnuts where they can receive one dozen original glaze donuts for free with the purchase of one dozen assorted doughnuts.
Retail options like Yankee Candle, Galina’s, Clay Pipe, and Mohegan Sun Essential Stores and more are also helping guests shop till they drop! For a full list of dining and shopping participants, visit mohegansun.com.
Free & Fun Fridays give guests the chance to collect all 9 limited edition Hot Summer Fun t-shirts. Starting at 9:00am on July 5th, free t-shirts will be given out each week to the first 2,000 Momentum members at the Play+ Event Center, located next to Hash House A Go Go in Casino of the Earth.
It wouldn’t be a Friday during Hot Summer Fun without Party on the Rooftop. The 21+ weekly party takes place on top of the Riverview Garage rain or shine and features drink specials, fire pits, table games, slot machines, cornhole games, and the best tribute bands. Seating is available on a first come, first serve basis, but guests are able to bring their own chairs. Guests can also reserve VIP seating, which includes six complimentary cocktails and cocktail service, seating for six, a firepit, and reserved parking near the event. For availability and pricing, call 860.862.4728. And the fun doesn’t stop there. Guests who show their Party on the Rooftop wristband while signing up for a new Momentum account automatically receive $25.00 in Free Slot Play.
Worth-the-Wait Weekends bring the best nightlife to the East Coast. Mohegan Sun has some exciting new nightlife options sure to make a summer to remember. The newest addition, novelle, is a unique, high energy lounge complete with dining, nightlife, table games, roulette, and more. The deluxe space has already been visited by Pentatonix, Method Man & the Wu Tang Clan, Khloe Kardashian, Ciara, Ludacris, DJ Cassidy, Juice WRLD, and more – and they’re just getting warmed up. novelle is located next to SolToro in Casino of the Sky.
Comix Roadhouse has remixed Mohegan Sun’s infamous comedy club with some Texas charm. In addition to comedy shows, Comix Roadhouse features regular live entertainment, line dancing, karaoke, Texas-style food, and a full bar including 30 craft beers on tap. The bravest guests can also test their strength on the mechanical bull.
GAME ON brings 23,000 square feet of fun to the Earth Expo & Convention Center. The interactive restaurant and bar will feature an eight-lane bowling alley, hi-definition TVs, karaoke, ping pong tables, and more. This is the perfect venue to host events for large groups!
Clay Pipe & Cigar Bar was made for the cigar aficionado. With over 200 fine cigars to choose from, Clay Pipe is an upscale cigar bar and lounge in a sophisticated and relaxed atmosphere complete with finely crafted private humidors for a heightened experience. Clay Pipe & Cigar Bar is located in Casino of the Sky, right across from Arena Club.
Other popular nightlife options include VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock, Avalon Nightclub, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, SolToro and more.
In addition to the daily giveaways, guests can score some sweet prizes during Hot Summer Fun Giveaways! The Road to Everywhere Giveaway will let Momentum members satisfy their wanderlust with a 2019 Jayco Eagle HT Travel Trailer from Pete’s RV Center, located in South Windsor, CT. To enter, guests will have to swipe their Momentum card at any promotional kiosk. Entry swipes can result in Free Slot Play, Momentum Dollars, or entries into the grand prize drawing on Friday, August 30th at 7:00pm. Guests can double their entries by swiping their Momentum card at any kiosk the day of the grand prize drawing between 6:00am – 4:00pm.
On Saturday, July 6th, the first 1,000 Momentum members who visit the Play+ Event Center (located next to Hash House A Go Go in Casino of the Earth) will receive a free Hot Summer Fun seat cushion.
Mohegan Sun’s own Connecticut Sun is hooking one special fan up with the ultimate package. The Super Sun Fan Giveaway includes an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun on August 23rd, a VIP game experience on August 25th and August 27th that includes courtside seats, roundtrip airfare, overnight accommodations, a $200 food and beverage credit, and a meet-and-greet with two players of choice. Guests can enter to win at any promotional kiosk from July 29th – August 4th.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The 4th Annual Barrett – Jackson Northeast Auction, the world’s greatest collector in car auctions, is back with hundreds of collector vehicles and over 145 pieces of authentic collector automobilia. From Wednesday, June 26th – Saturday, June 29th guests can enjoy a variety of fun across property. Car displays, sponsors, exhibitors, food and drink options and more take place in the Earth Expo & Convention Center. Thrill rides on a 110,000 square-foot track with a professional driver in the Winter Lot are sure to feed a need for speed. The main auction all goes down in Mohegan Sun Arena, where supreme cars like last production C7 Corvette are set to cross the auction block. Barrett-Jackson is featuring a Family Preview Day on Wednesday, June 26th, where guests of all ages can get an exclusive look at the TechForce STEM center, an exhibition featuring hands-on activities to allow students to better understand automotive technology through the applications of science, technology, engineering and math.
The American Cornhole League (ACL) is hosting the 2019 Johnsonville Cornhole Championship and 2019 American Cornhole League Pro Invitation at the Earth Expo Center from Wednesday, July 3rd – Saturday, July 6th. ACL is set to give out over $30,000 in cash payouts. Select events throughout the long weekend will be broadcasted live in ESPN 2 and ESPN 3. Entry is open to the public and on a first come, first serve basis.
Connecticut’s #1 comic book convention, Terrificon, comes to the Earth Expo & Convention Center from Friday, August 9th – Sunday, August 11th. The weekend long event features the best in shopping for comic books, artwork, Pop culture memorabilia, and gaming goods. Guests are encouraged to cosplay and partake in after-con activities!
Guests can spend Labor Day Weekend indulging in the best food truck cuisine at the 4th Annual New England Food Truck Festival. On Saturday, August 31st and Sunday, September 1st, over 30 food trucks will take over the Winter Parking Lot, rain or shine. Guests can also enjoy live music from our headliner Muscadine Bloodline, entertainment for kids, face painting, field games, and more. Saturday night ends with an electrifying fireworks show.
ENTERTAINMENT
Mohegan Sun’s summer entertainment line-up is bringing the best in the business! Acts like New Kids on the Block, Little Big Town, Phish, Shawn Mendes, the Jonas Brothers, and more heat up Mohegan Sun Arena. The Wolf Den features up and comers, Classic Rock stars and everything in-between. Guests can also check out the Connecticut Sun as they maintain their status as #1 in the WBNA with home games in Mohegan Sun Arena all summer.
For more information about Hot Summer Fun, and other exciting upcoming events, visit mohegansun.com
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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May 30, 2019 | Comedy, Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping
Treat Dad to a day of drinks and dining specials on Sunday, June 16th.
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 30, 2019) – On Sunday, June 16th, Mohegan Sun’s 80 dining and retail options will be offering fantastic specials and discounts throughout the property in celebration of Father’s Day. The popular Hash House A Go Go will have specials throughout the day for brunch, dinner, and drinks. Other discounts and deals will be offered at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, SolToro, Michael Jordan’s Steak House, and many more.
Hash House A Go Go will offer a few special Father’s Day brunch options like the boss’s breakfast sandwich—a traditional breakfast sandwich with eggs, bacon, pepperjack cheese, fried leeks and the HHAGG twist with ghostpepper aioli, served with crispy potatoes for $13.99. Dads can also try the Machaca breakfast burrito filled with Machada beef, crispy potatoes, cheddar cheese, eggs and pico de gallo all wrapped in a giant flour tortilla and topped with homemade ranchero salsa for $14.99. Last but not least is Dad’s Burger for $15.99, a seasoned certified Angus beef patty topped with corned beef, sliced Applewood smoked bacon and homemade mashed potatoes served with French fries.
Need plans for dinner? Hash House A Go Go has a grilled BBQ chicken and pork ribs combo for $17.99 – house roasted chicken and special recipe of pork ribs served with garlic mashed potatoes, corn on the cob and fresh watermelon.
Drink specials include Johnny’s famous BLT Mary “Dads only” at the special price of $13.99 complete with a bacon/salt rim, trimmed with a fresh big o’ tomato wheel, a smoked bacon slice, rib of lettuce and white toast served in a 24 oz. souvenir slanted glass. Pops can also keep it classy yet casual with the 25 oz. Bud in a Bag for $5.99
Hash House A Go Go’s specials valid for one day only – June 16, 2019. A limited number of reservations are available between 8:00am to 10:00am and 2:00pm to 5:00pm. For reservations, call 860.862.4646. All other times are first-come, first-serve.
At The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, dad can enjoy a savory Backyard BBQ platter that consists of a half rack of smoked spare ribs, beer braised pulled pork, Bourbon BBQ chicken, served with cornbread, baked beans and pasta salad for $29.00. Live music will be provided by Steve Cleary. Steve Cleary has been performing since 1992, playing original Rock, Jazz, Folk, Funk, Blues, Progressive, Rock-A-Billy, Reggae and Celtic music. The singer (and sometimes songwriter) plays a range of instruments from the guitar to the harmonica and everything in-between, bringing a solo acoustic act that begins at 1:00pm.
The carne asada at SolToro is perfect for dads looking for a juicy 12 oz. ribeye, shishito peppers and frijoles borrachos for $36.00.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House is showing appreciation for fathers on June 16th by offering a complimentary logoed steak knife to the first 23 fathers who order the Delmonico steak. Dads can also please their taste buds with the Veal Tomahawk chop, morel duxelle and local fiddleheads for $75.00.
Right next door at Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe are delicious cider-brined double-cut pork chops and scalloped apples for $20.00. Guests can also enjoy a 16 oz. Prime rib with mashed potatoes and asparagus for $29.00.
Dads can feel like they’re the best of the land and sea by checking out Jasper White Summer Shack’s Surf and Turf dinners.
Get dad the perfect gift from The Shops at Mohegan Sun!
The Art of Shaving has a Father’s Day special available from May 28th – June 17th. Guests who spend a minimum of $75.00 can choose between a free facial wash, facial scrub, hair styling product or overnight balm. Guests who spend a minimum of $150.00 can pick two items of their choice. And those who spend a minimum of $250.00 will have the choice of three! Limit one of each, three items max per transaction, while supplies last.
The Art of Shaving is also launching The Heated Razor, just in time for Father’s Day. With this first-of-its-kind razor, dads will experience the feeling of a hot towel shave, courtesy of the razor’s warming bar technology.
Tommy Bahama has the essentials to get dads ready for the beach, including great pair of shades, tech fabric shirts, swimwear and fragrance! For full details, visit the Tommy Bahama website.
Enjoy Father’s Day with some of the best live entertainment around. At the Wolf Den, audiences looking for a rocking good time can count on David Foster & The Mohegan Sun All-Stars, a team of top-notch musicians who provide a solid night of entertainment.
At Comix Roadhouse, comedy hypnotist Jim Spinnato brings the laughs with his 5:00pm matinee. Guests can sit back and relax as Jim provides a combination of magic, illusion, and laughs for all. Guests who attend the matinee can also enjoy a 15% off Happy Hour special before 6:00pm. Comix Roadhouse is also holding a special Father’s Day addition of Silly Sundays with Mike Koutrobis. Mike’s witty and sarcastic commentary has brought him to clubs, colleges, and corporations throughout North America, appearing alongside some of the top headliners in the world. During this show, any dad who shows a picture of their child will get 50% off a regular sized Comix Cocktail (Limit one per Dad).
Basketball fans can watch Mohegan Sun’s own Connecticut Sun take on the Seattle Storm in the Mohegan Sun Arena at 3:30pm.
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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May 2, 2019 | Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping, Special Events
Festivities include exclusive dining specials and shopping deals across property
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 2, 2019) – Mohegan Sun is set to celebrate Mother’s Day in style. Spoil Mom all day on Sunday, May 12th with dining specials across property, special gift offers and deals featured by Carlo’s Bakery, Coach, Yankee Candle, and Splendeur – A Luxury Boutique.
Various restaurants across property are celebrating Mom with some delicious dining specials!
At Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House featured items include a warm spinach and artichoke dip served with house-fried tortilla chips and a summer salad, complete with a bed of mixed greens topped with grilled chicken breast, Granny Smith apples, fresh strawberries and goat cheese and served with balsamic vinaigrette. The entrée is pan-seared scallop primavera – fresh made zucchini and squash noodles tossed with pancetta and sautéed vegetables topped with pan-seared scallops. Moms get a free dessert with the purchase of an entrée.
Treat Mom to a three-course meal at Jasper White’s Summer Shack for $40.00. For an appetizer, choose between cocktail shrimp, a cup of chowder, or a mixed greens salad. The entrée is a choice between shack shrimp scampi with lemon sauce, spinach, and tomatoes, grilled salmon with a cool cucumber sauce, brown rice and asparagus, or aged top sirloin with garlic butter, home-fried potatoes, and Brussels sprouts. Dessert is a house-made daily selection. Add a glass of red or white wine for $5.00.
Over at Hash House A Go Go, celebrate with selections from the menu or try food and drink specials only a mother could love. Elle’s famous crab cakes and eggs has two all blue crab cakes topped with chili mayo, served with mashed potatoes, sliced tomato, a fresh buttermilk biscuit, and a choice of eggs for $18.99. Other specials include Hash House A Go Go’s famous blueberry pancake topped with sweet lemon curd, powdered sugar and whipped cream for $9.99 and House Roasted Chicken Benedict with sliced mushrooms, served on top of a bed of mashed potatoes, a split biscuit, spinach, sliced tomato and topped with basted eggs and a basil pesto cream for $15.99. The drink special for Mother’s Day is Johnny’s famous BLT Mary with stuffed green olives, Blue Lake green beans, fresh horseradish, leaf lettuce, a tomato slice, smoked bacon, a mayo packet and toast, served in a 24-ounce souvenir glass for “Moms only” for the special price of $13.99. Brunch reservations are also available between 8:00am – 10:00am and from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. All other times are first come, first served. The dinner menu is available starting at 5:00pm with dinner reservations available.
Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe is featuring a special dinner for Mom that includes a sugar and spice salmon with rice pilaf for $26.00.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House has extended hours from 1:00pm – 9:00pm for Mother’s Day. Specials include Chilean sea bass, Pinot syrup, and a pomme purée for $38.00. Moms will also receive a complimentary “Mom-osa”.
With SolToro, Moms can enjoy Tequila lime chicken with rice and beans for $18.00.
At Sushi Koya, guests can indulge in the Pink Lady Roll – tuna, salmon, yellowtail, tobiko, crunch & avocado with pink soy seaweed, honey wasabi sauce, and kabayaki sauce – for $15.00. Guests can also enjoy a half-priced Koya Cocktail.
Guests can WOW Mom at Todd English’s Tuscany with a dinner special that includes Lobster Milanese, a pan-fried lobster cutlet, linguini olio, arugula salad, lemon vinaigrette, and butter poached claws for $42.00.
Mohegan Sun’s Mother’s Day Brunch event in the Uncas Ballroom returns Sunday, May 12th. Seating times are at 10:00am or 1:00pm and the event includes a delightful selection of brunch dishes the whole family will love! Availability is in high demand, visit our website for more ticket information.
Pick up the perfect gift for Mom at The Shops at Mohegan Sun!
Stop by Coach and shop floral bags, accessories, and more – it’s the flower delivery she really wants.
Splendeur, A Luxury Boutique is featuring a new line of Hobo the Original handbags, and guests can receive a free scarf with any purchase while supplies last.
Over at Yankee Candle, get a Mother’s Day tote for $40.00 with a $20.00 purchase.
End the day on a sweet note at Carlo’s Bakery. An assortment of floral cupcakes and fondant cupcakes will be prepared exclusively for Mother’s Day.
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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Apr 1, 2019 | Food & Beverage, Shopping
All under one roof on Sunday, April 21st
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 1, 2019) – No matter how you celebrate, Easter is a wonderful time to gather loved ones and ring in a new spring season with a memorable meal. Whether you’re busy with work, travel or simply don’t want to cook for the holiday, Mohegan Sun’s restaurants are surely serving up delectable cuisine on Sunday, April 21st.
On Easter Sunday, Todd English’s Tuscany will feature a special meal guests can indulge in for $36.00 per person. The meal features a braised lamb shank, spring pea risotto, heirloom tomato and arugula salad.
Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe will feature an Easter Sunday meal including a Hosmer Mountain cherry glazed ham, scalloped potatoes and honey carrots for $23.00 per person. Michael Jordan’s Steak House will be running a special meal also on April 21st for $38.00 per person – savor over Colorado twin lamb porterhouse, Israeli couscous and tarragon pesto.
Hash House A Go Go is adding three special items to their menu on April 21st. Guests can enjoy a cinnamon roll pancake topped with cream cheese frosting, a 10 oz. griddled ham steak served on top of garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables or finish their dining experience with caramel cheesecake.
SolToro will offer birria – slow braised goat in consommé, onions, cilantro, limes, jalapeños, radish and cabbage for $18.00 per person all Easter day long.
Relax, dine and enjoy live entertainment at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House on Sunday, April 21st. Sunday music sessions with Steve Cleary begin at 1:00pm – playing original Rock, Jazz, Folk, Blues and more genres! As you listen to melodies, order the Easter dinner special for $16.00 per person – featuring a glazed honey ham served with mashed potatoes and roasted root vegetables.
Head over to the Wolf Den on April 21st to see The Cartells perform live – bringing their transcending sound to the stage at 7:00pm.
Guests can have fun and laugh at Comix Comedy Club with Jim Spinnato when he brings his performance to the stage on April 21st at 5:00pm – a performance combination of magic, illusion & comedy.
Le Creuset is celebrating Easter from April 12th to May 12th, offering a free stoneware herb planter with any $150.00 purchase, while supplies last. Gift cards and taxes do not count toward the minimum purchase requirement. Offer available at lecreuset.com and in Le Creuset Signature Stores; not available in Le Creuset outlet stores. May not be combined with other offers. No adjustment to prior purchases.
Or, visit Robert Graham on April 21st and receive a complimentary lux terry robe with any purchase of $400.00 or more.
For more information on all Easter specials, please visit mohegansun.com.
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, 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.
Mar 5, 2019 | Comedy, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping
Irish-Inspired Specials & Celebrations to Take Place Across Property
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 5, 2019) – The luck of the Irish is flowing through Mohegan Sun for St. Patrick’s Day. On Sunday, March 17th, guests can partake in delicious dining specials, enjoy live entertainment, or pick up a limited edition cocotte from Le Creuset. Guests can also stop by Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House for exciting giveaways throughout the day.
Tom’s Urban is celebrating all March long with St. Madness! Fans of Division I College Basketball can cheer on their bracket picks across 23 hi-definition flat screens and try their luck with Tom’s Two-Handed Stein Hoist, an event that will separate the true fans from the pretenders. Participants of the Two-Handed Stein Hoist will be challenged to see who can hold a 40 oz. glass of their favorite beer airborne the longest. All participants can purchase a 40 oz. glass of Stella Artois for $14.50 and have the glass topped off before the competition begins. The winner gets bragging rights, along with a $50 gift card to use towards a future visit. Guests interested in Tom’s Two-Handed Stein Hoist will have three chances to test their strength: Friday, March 29th, Sunday, March 31st, and Saturday, April 6th.
In addition to the regular menu, guests at Tom’s Urban will be offered a special St. Madness limited menu during the month of March, including:
- Fish & Chips for $17.00
- Bucket O’Buds: 5 bottles of Bud or Bud Light for $30.00
- Guinness pints for $7.00
- Add a shot of Jameson or Baileys for $5
- Irish coffee for $7.00
Make reservations via Tom’s Urban website or call 860.862.8667.
Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House knows how to go all out for St. Patrick’s Day. Doors open on Sunday, March 17th at 11:30am, and the first 250 people to arrive receive a special gift bag with an engraved Guinness glass and other commemorative items. Those lucky 250 people are automatically part of the Golden Ticket Giveaway – 20 Guinness golden tickets are hidden in the gift bags and whoever finds a ticket wins another prize! Throughout the day, Lansdowne will offer additional giveaways and food & beverage specials.
The regular Lansdowne menu is available all day and includes these special, Irish-inspired dishes:
- Lansdowne loaded skins: golden fried potato skins filled with corned beef and Swiss cheese, topped with house-made coleslaw and served with Russian dressing
- Corned beef and cabbage dinner: slow roasted corned beef brisket, carrots, Yukon potatoes, and cabbage served in a unique house-made brine with mustard and Irish butter on the side
- Shepherd’s pie: classic preparation made with ground lamb and beef, carrots, onions, and herbs, topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden brown; served with Irish soda bread and butter
Entertainment will be provided by Clan O’ Cleary from Noon – 3:00pm and again from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Clan O’Cleary is a five-piece band known throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island for playing traditional Irish music and original songs written by members of the group. The unique instrumentation arranged by the band provides a fuller sound to the audience. This is done by incorporating at least 14 instruments associated with Irish music, and playing multiple instruments in addition to singing.
Live entertainment during St. Patrick’s Day will also be provided by The Wolf Den and Comix Roadhouse. Sean McConnell brings southern charm to The Wolf Den starting at 7:00pm. Sean McConnell’s career started with a grassroots following and has quickly attracted the attention of Country icons like Tim MGraw, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, and more. McConnell’s sound – a warm tenor painting vivid stories over acoustic guitar often cushioned by keys or other strings – has prompted a diverse range of music scenes to warmly claim Sean as one of their own.
St. Patrick’s Day is also Silly Sunday over at the newly renovated Comix Roadhouse, and comedian Pat Oates is bringing the laughs with a show at 8:00pm. Pat is the 2015 winner of Comix Roadhouse’s Last Comix Standing contest, a writer for Laugh Staff and the host of the Pat Oates Is Sad podcast. His crowd work skills are regarded by many of his peers as second to none. Guests who are looking for an earlier show can enjoy house hypnotist Jim Spinnato at 5:00pm. Spinnato’s peformances are a combination of magic, illusion, and comedy; with lots of audience participation.
Seasons Buffet has incorporated a special menu for St. Patrick’s Day. On March 17th, guests can celebrate with corned beef, Irish soda bread, Guinness Stout Irish stew, house-made boxty, shepherd’s pie, steamed cabbage, colcannon, potato salad, cole slaw, macaroni salad, Irish potato salad, health slaw, parsley boiled potatoes, Dubliner coddle, and grilled beef sausage.
On St. Patrick’s Day, various restaurants across property are offering their take on corned beef and cabbage – an Irish favorite. Todd English’s Tuscany is offering house-made Wagyu corned beef, salt cured potatoes, Guinness glazed carrots, and cabbage béchamel for $34.00. Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe has corned beef and cabbage served with potatoes, carrots, and grain mustard for $23.00. Pasta Vita is serving corned beef and cabbage dinner for two for $18.95. At Jasper White’s Summer Shack enjoy corned beef and potato croquettes with a pint of green beer for $10.00.
For dessert, stop by Carlo’s Bakery for a leprechaun hat rainbow cake layered with vanilla buttercream and covered with fondant.
Guests can bring the luck of the Irish into the kitchen courtesy of Le Creuset. The Clover Cocotte is back by popular demand in store and on the Le Creuset website for $200 while supplies last.
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.
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Feb 5, 2019 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping, Special Events
Valentine’s Day Dining & Shopping Specials
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 5, 2019) – Valentine’s Day is Thursday, February 14th and Mohegan Sun is celebrating with delicious special menu items, sweet dessert specials, and exclusive shopping deals.
Enjoy a special meal with a loved one at some of Mohegan Sun’s premiere restaurants.
Guests who dine at Todd English’s Tuscany on Valentine’s Day will enjoy lobster Milanese, pan fried lobster cutlet, linguini olio, arugula salad topped with a lemon vinaigrette and butter poached claws for $42.00.
Celebrate with BALLO Italian Restaurant and feast on a three course meal. First course is fried baby artichoke hearts, pickled shallots, lemon and olive oil for $15.00. Next is either homemade lobster & shrimp ravioli with sherry, roasted garlic and cream for $38.00, or braised short ribs with parmigiana polenta and roasted root vegetables for $38.00. Dessert is Sicilian kiss cannoli with Amaretto, Southern Comfort and orange for $10.00.
The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House is providing two specials from February 14th-16th. First is a baked, crab stuffed cod filet topped with lemon beurre blanc served with rice pilaf and the daily vegetable for $18.00. The other option is slow roasted 12 oz. prime rib with fingerling potatoes and grilled asparagus in Hollandaise sauce for $26.00. The daily dessert is molten chocolate lava cake for $8.00.
From February 14th – 16th, guests can treat themselves at Michael Jordan’s Steak House with a 7oz. filet duo for two for $120.00. Options for sides include foie gras mushroom duxelle crust and Boursin cheese polenta, or lobster Bérnaise with wilted winter greens. Chocolate covered strawberries are available for $3.00 each.
SolToro is offering a 6 oz. filet with red wine demi, mezcal-marinated shrimp and herb-roasted potatoes for $32.00. For dessert, chocoflan for $8.00. SolToro’s dining specials are valid February 14th-16th.
Dinner for two at Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain is $150.00 and includes two heartland chopped salads, two 5 oz. spice rubbed filet mignons with lobster, roasted lemon butter and smashed potatoes. Enjoy with two glasses of Wycliff Brut champagne, and chocolate cream pie or sorbet for dessert.
Guests can cater to their sweet tooth with some decadent dessert specials.
Ben & Jerry’s has released a new flavor called “Sweet Like Sugar”. The new flavor includes almond and cherry ice creams with shortbread cookies, cherries, and a sugar cookie dough swirl.
Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe is offering chocolate strawberries for $3.00 each. This dessert special is valid from February 14th – 16th.
At Godiva, guests can indulge in new freshly-dipped strawberry options (including customized pink stringing individual berries), freshly made heart-shaped “lollipops”, and freshly made truffle pops. Pre-order a 6 or 12-piece stem berry box by February 11th and receive a discount*.
*see associate for details
Shopping specials are a great way to spoil a loved one (or yourself!)
Coach is offering The Gift of Coach Floral – a new, feminine floral scent inspired by their signature Tea Roses.
Visit Le Creuset, the newest store in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, and receive a free set of heart ramekins with a $150 purchase.
Receive a complimentary gift with your order of $400 or more at Robert Graham while supplies last.
Come to Splendeur – A Luxury Boutique and see new arrivals from Gucci, Fendi, and Brics luggage. Receive a free infinity scarf with any purchase while supplies last.
Victoria’s Secret is featuring their Bombshell Wild Flower perfume collection, described as “fearless & untamed. A windswept bouquet with a shock of Neon Rose”. The collection’s prices range from $18.00 – $68.00.
Galina’s is showcasing a special Pandora jewelry gift set for $115.00.
End Valentine’s Day right with a romantic Reality Check event featuring musicians/wife and husband duo Ashlee Simpson & Evan Ross. The live discussion & signing event will occur in The Shops at Mohegan Sun on Thursday, February 14th at 7:00pm.
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.
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