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.
Aug 2, 2013 | Special Events, Sports, Travel & Leisure
A Fantasy Football strategy Q&A with Tedy Bruschi on August 23rd and a hotel package exclusively for Fantasy Football draft parties
With football season kicking off on September 5th, Mohegan Sun is getting ahead of the game by becoming Fantasy Football Central. Inviting fans to live the fantasy, Mohegan Sun offers a special fantasy draft hotel package and an exclusive Q&A session with former all-pro champion New England linebacker, Tedy Bruschi on August 23rd.
It’s estimated that over 35 million people play fantasy sports in the United States. With so much potential competition, Mohegan Sun invites guests to gain an edge by joining this free event with Bruschi and Sports Radio 93.7 WEEI’s Salk & Holley. They’ll host the Q&A session where you can ask anything and everything about the upcoming season, the teams, the players and who might end up in the big game. Plus WEEI’s Fantasy Football columnist Pete Davidson will be on-hand to reveal his top fantasy football picks and share helpful tips for making the most out of your fantasy draft. It all takes place in The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun on Friday, August 23rd from 7:00pm – 9:00pm following the live WEEI broadcast from 2:00pm – 6:00pm at Bow & Arrow Sports Bar.
After learning how to make the best picks, Mohegan Sun offers fantasy football leagues a place to put those tips into action with Mohegan Sun’s Special Fantasy Football Hotel Package. Leagues can make Mohegan Sun their home field, holding their drafts in style with an exclusive hospitality suite, two standard hotel rooms, a $100 room service credit and a $20 Free Bet for each member of the draft. The special package starts at $999. For availability and rates, call 860.862.9111.Reference code FFOOT 13 when booking. *Subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
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.
Jul 25, 2013 | Special Events
Tonight’s (Thursday, July 25th) event cancelled due to rain
Mohegan Sun regrets to announce that due to inclement weather, tonight’s rooftop party on the Riverview Garage and fireworks extravaganza have been cancelled.
GLO at the Pool, which includes a performance by Chainsmokers, has also been moved to Vista Lounge at Wombi Rock. There will be no cover charge for this 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 our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, find us on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.
