May 3, 2019 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 3, 2019) – This summer, two Rock legends – Bryan Adams and Billy Idol – will hit the road together for an epic run of U.S. co-headlining dates. Produced by Live Nation, the special limited eight-city outing kicks off August 1st in Gilford, NH and will also make stops in Uncasville, CT, Wantagh, NY, Syracuse, NY, Clarkston, MI, Darien Center, NY, and Holmdel, NJ, before wrapping August 12th in Bristow, VA. The limited eight-city tour stops at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, August 3rd at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $69.00, $49.00, and $39.00 and on sale Friday, May 3rd at 10:00am through Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, May 4th at 10:00am, subject to availability. Citi is the official presale credit card of the tour. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Wednesday, May 1st at 10:00am local time until Thursday, May 2nd at 10:00pm local time through Citi Entertainment. For complete presale details visit citientertainment.com. Tickets for Adam’s solo dates are on sale now.
The tour will mark the first time ever the two indelible musicians have played together on the same stage. Between both of them, they have sold over 100 million records and sold out thousands of shows around the world. With Idol having eight top 20 hits and Adams’ having 13 himself, fans can expect one memorable night of incredible music spanning both artists’ careers.
ABOUT BILLY IDOL
Billy Idol was an early architect of the sound, style, and fury of Punk Rock. His lip- curling sneer and fist-pumping persona vaulted him into the mainstream as one of MTV’s first megastars, making him one of the most recognizable faces in Pop music. He has sold 40 million albums while scoring numerous platinum albums worldwide, nine top 40 singles in the U.S. and 10 in the U.K., including “Dancing With Myself, “White Wedding,” “Rebel Yell,” “Mony Mony,” “Eyes Without A Face,” “Flesh For Fantasy,” and “Cradle Of Love.” Billy was responsible for some of Punk Rock’s most memorable, literate, and evocative moments and created a pioneering new sound by bringing the spirit of ’77 to the dance floor, going on to fashion an immediately identifiable musical blueprint that integrates club-land throb, rockabilly desperation, and Rock’n’Roll decadence.
Billy Idol’s 2014 New York Times bestselling autobiography Dancing With Myself is an electric, intelligent, brutally honest and entirely self-written account of Billy Idol’s journey to fame, from his early days as front man of the pioneering U.K. punk band Generation X to a long and often decadent life lived loving sex, drugs, Rock’n’Roll.
Billy Idol, together with his band featuring his longtime guitarist Steve Stevens, has performed at marquee music festivals and has sold out concert tours around the world for the past 37 years.
ABOUT BRYAN ADAMS
One of the most highly acclaimed singer/songwriters, Bryan Adams is known for hit singles “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You,” “Summer Of ’69,” and his Rod Stewart and Sting collaboration “All for Love.” The Grammy winning artist has seen success from a string of #1 in over 40 countries and has sold an excess of 65 million records worldwide. His thirst for performing and unique take on live concerts have established him as one of the world’s best Rock singers of our time.
Bryan Adams is a Companion of the Order of Canada, has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Canada’s Walk of Fame and the recipient of numerous Juno Awards, three Academy Awards and five Golden Globe nominations, a Grammy Award, American Music Awards and ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now. 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.
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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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May 2, 2019 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
The Happiness Begins Tour comes to the Arena on August 21st with special guests Bebe Rexha & Jordan McGraw
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 2, 2019) – After building overwhelming anticipation, Grammy nominated multi-platinum powerhouse trio–Jonas Brothers—announce the details for their 40-city Happiness Begins Tour this summer and fall with special guests Bebe Rexha and Jordan McGraw. The announcement coincides with the launch of the pre-order for the band’s highly anticipated comeback album Happiness Begins, as well as the launch of their official merch store online today. The Happiness Begins Tour arrives at Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday, August 21st at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $176.50, $146.50, $106.50, and $76.50 and go on sale Friday, May 10th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, May 11th at 10:00am, subject to availability.
Produced by Live Nation, the “Happiness Begins Tour Presented by American Airlines and Mastercard” kicks off August 7th in Miami, FL and will make stops in Atlanta, Boston, New York, Chicago, Dallas and more before wrapping October 20th in Los Angeles, CA at the famous Hollywood Bowl. This marks the first headline tour for the Jonas Brothers in almost a decade.
American Airlines AAdvantage® Mastercard® credit card holders will be among the first to have access to tickets through an exclusive pre-sale beginning on Tuesday, May 7th at 10:00am local time. Cardholders will also have the chance to purchase the ultimate Jonas Brothers experience—from the best seats in the house, to early access and exclusive premiums. Cardholders may also get the unexpected, because when you use your Mastercard, you never know when you might get a priceless surprise.
“We’re so excited to announce this tour and get in front of our fans again! To kick things off we’ve partnered with American Airlines and Mastercard to offer their cardholders special access and experiences throughout our tour. We can’t wait for everyone to see what we have planned!” – Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers have also partnered with Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan platform to ensure tickets get in to the hands of their fans, not scalpers or bots. Fans can register now through Monday, May 6th at 10:00pm ET here for the Verified Fan presale. Registered fans who receive a code will have access to purchase tickets before the general public from Wednesday, May 8th at 10:00am local time through Thursday, May 9th at 10:00pm local time. Additionally, TIDAL subscribers will also have access to an exclusive presale beginning Thursday, May 10th at 10:00am local time through 10:00pm local time. TIDAL members can find details for purchasing tickets on TIDAL.com/JonasBrothers or via the TIDAL mobile, web and desktop apps.
Jonas Brothers VIP packages will be available & sold exclusively through HOST VIP. VIP package details will be announced on Friday, May 3rd prior to all ticketing pre-sales. VIP packages will be available for purchase on May 10th. A limited number of LaneOne Premium Packages will also be available, including amazing seats in first five rows, GA First On Floor, B-Stage VIP Bar area, transportation, preferred entrance and more. Check LaneOne for details.
The Happiness Begins pre-order will include instant grat downloads of the band’s hit singles “Sucker” and “Cool,” produced by Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer, and lead singer of the multi-platinum band OneRepublic, Ryan Tedder. The third instant grat titled “Only Human,” produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Shellback, will follow. Not only will this be the group’s first album since 2009, but it stands out as one of 2019’s most anticipated records.
“Sucker” now exceeds 445 million global streams to date. During release week, it clinched #1 on Apple Music, #1 on Spotify, and #1 on iTunes in North America. Globally, it reached #1 on Apple Music, #1 on YouTube, #1 on Twitter, and #2 on Spotify, as well as the #1 Streaming Song and #1 Digital Song. Speaking of making history, the rollout of “Sucker” marked “the first time a band debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this century.” Continuing the runaway success, “Cool” has notched 70 million global streams and soared to #1 on iTunes Overall Top Songs Chart and Top Music Videos Chart.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now. 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.
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May 2, 2019 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, Straight No Chaser moved their Friday, December 20th show at Mohegan Sun Arena to Monday, December 23rd. All tickets purchased for the original date will be honored on December 23rd. More information about the show can be found at sncmusic.com.
“The Open Bar Tour” stops by the Arena December 23rd
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 2, 2019) – Beloved a capella group Straight No Chaser returns to Mohegan Sun Arena just in time for the holiday season with “The Open Bar Tour” on Monday, December 23rd at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale Friday, May 10th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, May 11th at 10:00am, subject to availability.
Straight No Chaser’s latest studio album, ONE SHOT sees SNC doing what they do best with distinctive takes on classic Pop and Soul favorites, including Ricky Martin’s “Livin La Vida Loca,” Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own Way,” James Brown’s “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag,” and the LP’s first single, an energetic mash-up of Boyz II Men and Montell Jordan entitled “Motownphilly/This Is How We Do It.” The track is joined by an official lyric video, streaming now at the official SNC YouTube channel.
ONE SHOT is further highlighted by a richly harmonized version of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Homeward Bound” in which the hard-touring group expresses their deep yearning for the comforts of family life. In addition, the LP features alongside seven entertaining conversational interludes wherein the nine members of Straight No Chaser trace their unlikely rise from an undergraduate singing group at Indiana University to a beloved Atlantic Records act with a devoted international fanbase.
Last year saw the release of a very special 10th Anniversary Edition of HOLIDAY SPIRITS featuring two brand new bonus tracks, “That’s Why We Celebrate” and “The 12 Days Of Christmas: 2018 Remix (Live)”. HOLIDAY SPIRITS: 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION is available all music retailers and streaming services.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now. 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.
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Apr 15, 2019 | Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Special Events
Spend Labor Day weekend enjoying live entertainment & various activities while eating delicious food from the top food trucks around
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 15, 2019) – The New England Food Truck Festival returns for a fourth year at Mohegan Sun. This festival will feature more than 30 food trucks, live music, entertainment for kids, face painting, field games and so much more. Saturday night ends with an explosive fireworks show at 9:15pm. A truly unique event where you can linger until you have sampled all of the best of what the New England Food Truck Festival has to offer!
When: Saturday, August 31st & Sunday, September 1st, rain or shine
Where: Mohegan Sun Winter Parking Lot
Gate Hours: Saturday: Noon – 10:00pm; Sunday: Noon – 8:00pm
Early Access: VIP tickets provide guests with an early access pass into the festival from 11:00am – Noon. In addition to early access, the VIP ticket also includes one draft beer or non-alcoholic beverage of choice and one pre-selected menu item from select vendors.
Admission: $6.00 for one-day tickets purchased in advance, $8.00 for tickets purchased the day of the festival, and $10.00 for two-day tickets. VIP tickets are $35.00 and only available for purchase online. Children under the age of six receive free admission. Tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite or at the festival entrance.
Visit nefoodtruckfestival.com for a full list of attending food trucks.
Note: Mohegan Sun requires persons under the age of 18 to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during the New England Food Truck Festival. Unescorted minors will have their parent/legal guardian contacted to pick them up immediately.
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 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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Apr 5, 2019 | Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Popular festival returns June 1st & 2nd, rain or shine
Uncasville, CT (April 5, 2019) – Mohegan Sun is gearing up once again to celebrate the best in barbecue with lots of food, cold beer, hand-crafted cocktails, live music and so much more at the 7th Annual Sun BBQ Fest. It all goes down in the Winter Parking Lot on Saturday, June 1st and Sunday, June 2nd – guests can enjoy full plate vending from nationally-acclaimed BBQ teams, sample small bites in the People’s Choice Competition or participate in the annual Wing and Rib Competition. Sun BBQ Fest also features a barbecue competition with over 50 teams, sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. Over two days, over $25,000 will be given in prize money.
Tickets are $5.00 per day or $8.00 for the whole weekend and on sale now at Mohegan Sun Box Office. Kids ages six and under receive free admission. Admission tickets and $1.00 tickets for food and beverages will be also be available for purchase at the festival entrance.
Ribs & Wings Galore
Guests can feast throughout the day by participating in the People’s Choice Contest. Twenty Kansas City BBQ Society teams will offer $2.00 BBQ samples all weekend long, and guests can vote for the best in show. Voting will be open from Saturday at 11:00am until Sunday at 3:00pm and the winners will be announced on Sunday at 4:00pm.
In addition to the People’s Choice competition, guests can indulge at the Rib and Wing Challenges. All Kansas City BBQ Society competitors will be given racks of ribs and loads of chicken wings to prepare in any flavor they wish. For $5.00, guests can taste any five ribs or wings and help determine who reigns supreme. Winners will be announced on Saturday evening prior to the fireworks show presented by Liberty Bank, and a portion of the proceeds from both competitions benefit Operation BBQ Relief, an organization dedicated to providing meals to disaster-stricken communities across the U.S. The Rib Challenge Tent is open to guests on Saturday from Noon – 2:30pm, and the Wing Challenge Tent is open on Saturday from 6:00pm – 8:30pm.
Sun BBQ Fest wouldn’t be complete without entertainment!
Celebrity chef and BBQ expert Myron Mixon helps get the Winter Lot smoking with two chef demos at 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Myron has won more barbecue competitions than anyone else in the world, including 200 grand championships, over 1,800 trophies, 30 state championships and more. On TV, Myron is the Executive Producer and host of BBQ Rules and star of two other hit television shows BBQ Pitmasters and BBQ Pitwars on Discovery’s Destination America.
End Saturday with a bang! An electrifying firework display presented by Liberty Bank starts at 9:15pm. All day Sunday, live music will be provided on the Main Stage to keep the party rolling.
To learn more about Sun BBQ Fest, please visit the event website.
Note: Mohegan Sun requires persons under the age of 18 to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during Sun BBQ Fest. Unescorted minors will have their parent/legal guardian contacted to pick them up immediately.
ABOUT LIBERTY BANK:
Established in 1825, Liberty Bank is Connecticut’s oldest bank, with more than $5.1 billion in assets and 55 banking offices throughout the central, eastern, western and shoreline areas of the state. As a full-service financial institution, Liberty offers consumer and commercial banking, home mortgages, insurance, and investment services. Named in 2019 as one of the World’s Best Banks, ranking 4th in the United States by Forbes and a ‘Top Workplace’ by the Hartford Courant for seven consecutive years, Liberty maintains a longstanding commitment to superior personal service and unparalleled community involvement. For more information about Liberty Bank, visit www.liberty-bank.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 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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