Apr 13, 2015 | Special Events
Fans invited to event to honor Kevin Hart and his 3rd sell-out show at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, April 18th
What:
Mohegan Sun is proud to announce that the next Arena Walk of Fame inductee will be none other than one of the best and hardest working comedians in the world, Kevin Hart. A performer that Billboard Magazine recently stated, “may be embarking on the biggest comedy tour of all time,” will become the first comedian ever to headline a stadium at Lincoln Financial Field. Hart, who was awarded the “Comedy Genius Award” at last night’s 2015 MTV Movie Awards, also stars in the new hit film Get Hard with Will Ferrell and has countless other TV and film credits including BET’s Real Husbands of Hollywood. Mohegan Sun Arena is more than honored to present the comedy superstar with a much deserved Walk of Fame star at 4:00pm prior to his stand-up show that evening, April 18th.
Media and public invited to attend the induction ceremony.
WHEN/WHERE:
Saturday, April 18th at 4:00pm
Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office Forecourt
WHO:
Mohegan Tribal Chairman, Kevin “Red Eagle” Brown
Tom Cantone, Senior VP of Sports & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun
Kevin Hart
IN DETAIL:
Some of Mohegan Sun Arena’s most memorable performers including Bon Jovi, KISS, Rod Stewart, Toby Keith, Taylor Swift, Frankie Valli, Mötley Crüe and so many more have been honored as Walk of Famers and have stars placed outside of the Box Office. Kevin Hart’s “What Now” tour, scheduled for 8:00pm, marks the comedian’s 3rd sellout at Mohegan Sun Arena and will make him the 29th entertainer inducted into the Walk of Fame. For more info on Kevin’s performance on the evening of April 18th, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment.
The award seeks to recognize those individuals who have made significant contributions to the success of Mohegan Sun as the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination. All of the individuals inducted 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.
Apr 8, 2015 | Entertainment, Special Events
WHAT:
Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom airs the Mayweather/Pacquiao fight featuring a buffet and open bar for $35.00 per person.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 2nd
11:00pm Main Event
Uncas Ballroom- $35.00 per person
Former Puma store open to public
IN DETAIL:
The wait is over. Floyd Mayweather will fight Manny Pacquiao in one of the most anticipated fights in boxing history. This Welterweight World Championship unification bout will take place Saturday, May 2nd live on Pay-Per-View.
Come view all the action from inside Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom. Doors open at 9:00pm to view one of the most recent fights in anticipated time.
General admission stadium style seats will also have access to an open bar and food buffet. General admission tickets are $35.00 each. Tickets may be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office or through Ticketmaster.
The fight will also be aired inside the space formerly known as Puma inside The Shops at Mohegan Sun. This space will be open to the public and will feature a cash bar. This event is standing room only; first-come, first-served.
**Note: Must be 21 years or older to attend.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 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 view us on YouTube.
Apr 3, 2015 | Special Events
WHAT: 
Best-selling crime fiction writer, Ace Atkins gives readers an exclusive first-look into his latest novel, Robert B. Parker’s Kickback during a Winning Authors event at Mohegan Sun.
WHEN/WHERE:
Monday, May 18th
7:30pm – Live Discussion inside The Cabaret Theatre
8:30pm – Book Signing Event in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL:
Award-winning crime fiction author Ace Atkins makes his first book tour stop at Mohegan Sun to unveil a sneak-peek at his latest mystery during a special Winning Authors event. The New York Times bestseller discusses his new release, Robert B. Parker’s Kickback, with a live discussion in The Cabaret Theatre followed by a book signing in The Shops concourse on Monday, May 18th.
Ace Atkins began his career as a crime reporter for The Tampa Tribune. During his time as a journalist, Atkins received a Pulitzer Prize nomination for his series written about a 1950s forgotten murder. Since then Atkins has released 17 novels and has been nominated for every major award in crime fiction. To learn more about Ace Atkins, connect with him on Facebook or follow him on Twitter.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Ace Atkins will be signing copies of Robert B. Parker’s Kickback which will be available for special purchase at Spin Street on the day of the event.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 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 view us on YouTube.
ABOUT SPIN STREET:
Proudly offering an extensive selection of CDs, books, DVDs, video games and cutting edge electronics as well as an exclusive collection of one-of-a-kind music and film memorabilia, unique gift items and a wide selection of home entertainment accessories. Spin Street, through its partnership with Mohegan Sun, is also the place to meet your favorite recording artists and authors in intimate, “once-in-a-lifetime” meet & greet sessions via our exclusive “Signings & Sightings” and “Winning Authors” programs.
Mar 30, 2015 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
One of music’s biggest stars will bring her first North American headlining tour to even more cities through the country, starting July 16th in Tampa, Fl.
Mohegan Sun Arena to once again host Ariana on August 2nd
Latin superstar, Prince Royce, to be special guest on tour
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 30, 2015) – Few artists are having a bigger year than Pop music superstar Ariana Grande. With two GRAMMY Award-nominations including “Best Pop Vocal Album” for My Everything and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Bang Bang” with Jessie J and Nicki Minaj, a coveted performance spot on the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards, a platinum-certified #1 album for My Everything, several chart-smashing singles, a Billboard Women In Music Award, an MTV Video Music Award and a recently announced high-profile recurring role in a new FOX television series, Ariana has become an unstoppable force in Pop culture. Today, she announced that THE HONEYMOON TOUR, her North American headlining tour, has been extended into the summer. Produced and promoted exclusively by Live Nation, THE HONEYMOON TOUR kicked off on February 25, 2015 and has been an overwhelming success with sold out dates throughout the first leg of the tour. THE HONEYMOON TOUR summer run will kick off July 16, 2015 in Tampa Bay, Florida and visit nearly 40 cities throughout the U.S. and Canada including stops in Nashville, Montreal, Las Vegas, Toronto and Uncasville, CT for an August 2nd show at Mohegan Sun Arena, starting at 7:30pm. Ariana Grande played to a sell-out crowd at Mohegan Sun on March 14, 2015. Latin superstar Prince Royce who recently debuted his first English single “Stuck on A Feeling” will be a special guest on all dates of the tour.
Tickets are $79.50, $59.50, $39.50 and $29.50 and go on sale Saturday, April 4th through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, April 5th subject to availability. Tickets will also be available at livenation.com and through the Live Nation mobile app.
Citi® cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, March 31st at 10:00am local time through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit citiprivatepass.com
Ariana Grande initially landed at the top with her first full-length album for Republic Records, Yours Truly. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, Billboard Digital Albums chart and iTunes Overall Albums chart. Moreover, it yielded the game-changing Pop smash “The Way” featuring Mac Miller. One of 2013′s defining songs, the single went double-platinum, hit the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and reached #1 on the iTunes Overall Top Songs chart. In the aftermath, she was named “Best New Artist” at the American Music Awards in 2013. Grande’s magnetic charm, impressive voice and astounding presence have enchanted millions of fans worldwide. 2014 saw her reach incredible heights right out of the gate. The first single from her sophomore album, “Problem” featuring Iggy Azalea, saw her become the “youngest woman to debut with over 400K sold first-week.” In addition to ranking as the 5th “highest digital song debut for a female artist” and 9th highest ever, the platinum smash debuted at #1 in 65 countries, topping the iTunes overall Top Songs and Pop Songs charts for four weeks. Other accolades followed throughout the year, with Grande winning “Favorite Breakout Artist” at the People’s Choice Awards 2014, the Young Influencer Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the Radio Disney Chart Topper Award, “Choice Female Artist” and “Choice Single – ‘Problem’” at the 2014 Teen Choice Awards, and more. At the 2014 MTV VMAs, “Problem” was named “Best Pop Video” as well.
In 2014, she also became the first woman in history and the first artist since Michael Jackson to simultaneously have three songs in the Top 6 of the digital songs chart. Still, the future looks brighter than ever as her star continues to rise.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 Arena venues in the world for 2014, regardless of size. 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, ext. 27163.
Mar 27, 2015 | Special Events
WHAT: 
Heavy Metal band All That Remains stop by The Shops at Mohegan Sun following their Wolf Den performance for a Signings & Sightings event on Friday, April 3rd.
WHEN/WHERE:
Friday, April 3rd
Immediately following their Wolf Den performance
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL:
Have a piece of Rock memorabilia “Forever In Your Hands” when All That Remains makes an exclusive Signings & Sightings appearance. The New England-based band signs copies of their latest album, The Order Of Things, in The Shops concourse immediately following their Wolf Den performance on Friday, April 3rd.
All That Remains is a Heavy Metal band from Springfield, Massachusetts. The band has released seven albums and sold over a million records worldwide. Their latest album, The Order of Things, was released in February 2015 featuring their single “This Probably Won’t End Well.” To learn more about All That Remains, connect with them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, All That Remains will only be signing copies of their new album The Order of Things which will be available for purchase at Spin Street. This event is bracelet-only. Bracelets will be distributed upon purchase of The Order of Things at Spin Street on the day of event. Personal photos and personalization are prohibited.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 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 view us on YouTube.
ABOUT SPIN STREET:
Proudly offering an extensive selection of CDs, books, DVDs, video games and cutting edge electronics as well as an exclusive collection of one-of-a-kind music and film memorabilia, unique gift items and a wide selection of home entertainment accessories. Spin Street, through its partnership with Mohegan Sun, is also the place to meet your favorite recording artists and authors in intimate, “once-in-a-lifetime” meet & greet sessions via our exclusive “Signings & Sightings” and “Winning Authors” programs.
Mar 25, 2015 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: 
Hard Rock band KIX follows up their Wolf Den performance with a Signings & Sightings event in The Shops at Mohegan Sun on Friday, April 10th.
WHEN/WHERE:
Friday, April 10th
Following their Wolf Den performance
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL:
Get your Rock & Roll fix with KIX during an exclusive Signings & Sightings event at Mohegan Sun. After you “Rock Your Face Off’” during KIX’s live performance in the Wolf Den, stop by The Shops concourse for a free autograph session on Friday, April 10th.
KIX is a Hard Rock band gaining popularity throughout the 80s and early 90s. KIX was founded in 1978 in Hagerstown, Maryland as The Shooze, then changed its name to The Generators before eventually settling on KIX. Most recently, KIX signed with Loud & Proud Records and released their first album in nearly two decades entitled Rock Your Face Off.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, KIX will only be signing copies of their new album Rock Your Face Off which will be available for purchase at Spin Street. This event is bracelet-only. Bracelets will be distributed upon purchase of Rock Your Face Off at Spin Street on the day of event. Personal photos and personalization are prohibited.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 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 view us on YouTube.
ABOUT SPIN STREET:
Proudly offering an extensive selection of CDs, books, DVDs, video games and cutting edge electronics as well as an exclusive collection of one-of-a-kind music and film memorabilia, unique gift items and a wide selection of home entertainment accessories. Spin Street, through its partnership with Mohegan Sun, is also the place to meet your favorite recording artists and authors in intimate, “once-in-a-lifetime” meet & greet sessions via our exclusive “Signings & Sightings” and “Winning Authors” programs.
