Aug 16, 2013 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Mohegan Sun celebrates its 11th annual Sun WineFest on January 24 – 26, 2014
UNCASVILLE, CT – Mohegan Sun is excited to celebrate its 11th annual Sun WineFest on January 24, 25 & 26, 2014. Throughout the weekend, featured events will include the Sun WineFest Grand Tasting, Bourbon Tasting, Elite Cru Tasting and Celebrity Chef Dine Around. Tickets go on sale today, Friday, August 16th, for all events through Ticketmaster, the Mohegan Sun Box Office and sunwinefest.com.
Sun WineFest Grand Tasting
The main event of the weekend, the Sun WineFest Grand Tasting, will take place in the Convention Center on Saturday, January 25th and Sunday, January 26th from Noon to 5:00pm each day.
Over the course of the two days, the Grand Tasting will have something for everyone to enjoy no matter what their tastes may be. Wine and beer aficionados can choose from over 1,000 brands or enjoy tastings of specialty sponsor spirits. If your preference is food, signature dishes from the region’s most highly rated restaurants will be available for sampling*.
Saturday and Sunday’s Grand Tasting will also feature celebrity chef demonstrations and fun-filled contests on the Main Culinary Stage.
Tickets are $80.00 for Saturday’s one-day pass, $70.00 for Sunday’s one-day pass and $125.00 for a weekend pass to both Saturday and Sunday’s Grand Tasting.
*There will be a nominal charge for the sampling of signature dishes – a portion of the proceeds benefits Channel 3 Kids Camp.
Bourbon Tasting
Nothing kicks off Sun WineFest 2014 better than “America’s Native Spirit”- bourbon. Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Plan B Burger Bar and Adonis Cigars join forces to bring you an evening of bourbon history. On Friday, January 24th at Sunburst Buffet from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, experience Plan B’s bourbon inspired menu paired with a variety of fine bourbons. You can enjoy them straight or let Plan B’s mixologists create a crafted bourbon cocktail. Then, finish the night off with a premium cigar sampling from Adonis Cigars.
Tickets are $90.00 per person.
Elite Cru Tasting
The Elite Cru Tasting presented by Wine Enthusiast Magazine is an exceptional wine-tasting event featuring the “best-of-the-best” vintages from around the world. Meet the winemakers and learn the principles behind them in The Cabaret Theatre on Saturday, January 25th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. This truly distinctive event features a raw bar hosted by Georges Bank presenting their South Bay Blonde Oysters, shrimp from Mazzetta Company and specialty cheeses from igourmet.com.
Guests will also receive a $50.00 gift certificate to enjoy extensive offerings from igourmet.com.
Tickets are $200.00 per person and include a Saturday Grand Tasting ticket and $50.00 gift certificate for igourmet.com.
Celebrity Chef Dine Around
On Saturday, January 25th, enjoy the Celebrity Chef Dine Around as world-class chefs including Todd English, Robert Irvine and Jasper White host a night of amazing cuisine. Walk around the Uncas Ballroom from 8:00pm to 11:00pm and watch these culinary masters at live cooking stations. Also, enjoy a pairing of premium wine or beer to complement each dish.
Tickets are $185.00 per person.
Tickets for the Grand Tasting, Elite Cru Tasting, Celebrity Chef Dine Around, Bourbon Tasting and may be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, sunwinefest.com, over the phone at 1.800.745.3000 or in-person at Mohegan Sun’s Box Office.
For more information on Sun WineFest 2014 events, featured personalities and hours and area hotel information, visit sunwinefest.com or on Facebook and Twitter.
Sun WineFest 2014 is a production of Cirilli Associates LLC, a Connecticut-based marketing firm that specializes in event concepts, event production, and customized marketing and sponsorship programs.
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 our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, find us on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.
Aug 15, 2013 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Tickets are $30.00 for the Saturday, September 14th Fight; on sale Saturday, August 17th
WHAT: See all of the action from the Uncas Ballroom when two of boxing’s biggest fighters square off for the Super Welterweight World Championship live on Pay-Per-View, Saturday, September 14th. Doors open at 8:00pm to view one of the more anticipated fights in recent time. VIP tickets include luxury seating with cocktail and food options off a short menu. General admission seats will also have access to a cash bar and food concessions available for purchase.
WHEN: Saturday, September 14th
9:00pm
Uncas Ballroom
IN DETAIL: $200.00 VIP
$30.00 General Admission
Tickets on sale: Saturday, August 17th, 2013 at 10:00am through Ticketmaster.com and available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, August 18th, subject to availability.
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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun, find us on pinterest.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Aug 12, 2013 | General News, Special Events
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star to host free autograph signing on September 13th 
WHAT: Star of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Kathy Wakile, makes her way to Mohegan Sun for a free Reality Check on Friday, September 13th.
WHEN/ WHERE:
7:00pm on Friday, September 13th
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
NOTE: Participation is on a first-come, first served basis.
IN DETAIL: Guests are in for a tasty treat when Kathy Wakile, star of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New Jersey, makes her way to Mohegan Sun for a free Reality Check event. Watch as this devoted Italian mother of two and food fanatic judges the final round of Mohegan Sun’s Chef Showdown in The Shops concourse as part of Mohegan Sun’s fourth annual Restaurant Week. Then stick around to meet and get an autograph from this charismatic Jersey diva.
This entrepreneur is also the founder and creator of the Goddess Eye Jewelry Collection, “Red Velvet Cosmo,” a ready to pour cocktail inspired by her favorite dessert and Dolci della Dea, a dessert line available for purchase through www.kathywakile.com. To learn more on Wakile, please connect with her on Twitter or like her on Facebook.
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 our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, find us on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.
Aug 12, 2013 | Community Relations, Food & Beverage, Special Events
Over 15 restaurants to offer various specials; also features a Chef Battle with celebrity judge Kathy Wakile
UNCASVILLE, CT – Bon Appétit! This September, Mohegan Sun has your fill as it celebrates its fourth annual Restaurant Week featuring deals and discounts at over 15 of its restaurants from September 8th – 13th.
A number of restaurants will be offering various discounts or deals including: BALLO Italian & Social Club, Chief’s Deli, Geno’s Pub, Hash House A Go Go, Jasper White’s Summer Shack, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Johnny Rockets, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe, Michael Jordan’s Steak House, SolToro Tequila Grill and Virgil’s Real Barbecue.
Guests can also enjoy 20% off of food purchases at B, Bobby’s Burger Palace, Seasons Buffet and Todd English’s Tuscany throughout the week. For a complete listing of all discounts and specials, click here.
In addition to these great deals, guests can also cheer on their favorite Mohegan Sun chefs as eight restaurants battle it out in a cook-off competition in The Shops concourse. In Mohegan Sun’s Chef Battle, teams will have 30 minutes to prepare their dishes with a mystery ingredient during round robin tournaments September 9th – 13th. The final battle featuring celebrity judge Kathy Wakile of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, will be held on Friday, September 13th at 6:00pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun. One lucky guest will even win the opportunity to be a special judge. To enter to win, visit Mohegan Sun’s Facebook page starting this week.
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 our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, find us on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.
Aug 9, 2013 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, General News, Special Events
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 9, 2013) – Mohegan Sun regrets to announce that due to inclement weather, tonight’s Festive Fridays Summer SunFest Concert on the rooftop of the Riverview Garage has been cancelled. Jus Us Band was scheduled to perform.
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 our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, find us on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.
Aug 6, 2013 | Breaking News, General News, Special Events
Renowned author Elin Hilderbrand to host Mohegan Sun's Winning Authors event on Sunday, August 18th
WHAT: Elin Hilderbrand, summertime-enthusiast and author of twelve beach-read romance novels, will be featured in a Winning Authors event on August 18th at Mohegan Sun with her most recent book, Beautiful Day.
WHEN/WHERE:
Sunday, August 18th
3:00pm – Live Q&A in The Cabaret Theatre
3:30pm – Book Signing in The Shops concourse
IN DETAIL: She is the author of more than ten beach-read novels that captivate her readers with the summer-loving tales of beautiful Nantucket and on August 18th, Elin Hilderbrand is visiting Mohegan Sun with her new book, Beautiful Day, for a very special Winning Authors event.
The free event will kick off in The Cabaret Theatre at 3:00pm with a live discussion followed by a signing event at 3:30pm in The Shops concourse. Beautiful Day was released on June 25th and will be available for purchase at Spin Street in The Shops concourse. Hilderbrand is part of a list of outstanding authors that have participated in Winning Authors including Jerry West, Nora Roberts, Harlan Coben, Sue Grafton, Marcia Clark and Robin Cook.
ABOUT ELIN HILDERBRAND : Although born in Pennsylvania, Elin Hilderbrand looked forward to spending her childhood summers in Cape Cod with her family, playing games, adventuring around the beach and getting the perfect golden tan. When Hilderbrand’s father passed away when she was 16 years old, she spent that summer working in a costume factory warehouse, miles and miles away from her Cape Cod home. She promised herself that for the rest of her life she would always have a real summer.
After traveling extensively, Hilderbrand moved to Nantucket in 1993 and took a job as the “classified ads” writer at a local newspaper and later began her writing career. Hilderbrand is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the graduate fiction workshop at the University of Iowa.
Hilderbrand released her most recent book titled Beautiful Day, an emotional story of a Nantucket wedding that takes us into the heart of marriage, what it means to be faithful and how we choose to honor our commitments.
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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun, find us on pinterest.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
