Jul 15, 2013 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Veteran Comedian & Ventriloquist becomes 26th addition to Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame
Mohegan Sun had the pleasure of presenting Jeff Dunham, who played Mohegan Sun Arena for the 4th time on Saturday, July 13th, with his own star on the Walk of Fame. The induction took place on Saturday, July 13th at 3:00pm in the forecourt of the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Accepting the honor before a crowd of fans, Dunham stated, “It’s a great honor to be accepting this award. I started here in The Cabaret Theatre and now it’s my 4th year performing in the Arena, I want to thank Mohegan Sun and all of you folks here today”
Jeff Dunham’s television specials and series have been the highest rated programming in Comedy Central history. His DVD sales have reached seven million units, his videos have received over half a billion views on You Tube, and his live concerts have become mega-events played in front of sold-out arenas worldwide. Dunham and his comedic sidekicks’ latest Comedy Central one hour special entitled Minding the Monsters, aired last year as the highest rated special of the network for the year.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 4th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011 and ranked in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Jul 15, 2013 | General News, Special Events
Meet Jax Taylor and Stassi Schroeder on Friday, August 9th
WHAT: Meet stars of Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules, Jax Taylor and Stassi Schroeder, on August 9th at Mohegan Sun as part of Diva Fridays and the Hot Summer Fun’s Reality Check series.
WHEN/ WHERE: Friday, August 9th in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
Live Discussion – 8:30pm
Free Signing – 9:00pm
IN DETAIL: Join two of the hottest employees at SUR this August 9th as Jax Taylor and Stassi Schroeder take over The Shops concourse for a Reality Check at Mohegan Sun as part of Diva Fridays and Hot Summer Fun. This free event will feature a live discussion at 8:30pm followed by a free signing at 9:00pm. Don’t miss out when two of the hottest reality stars on the West Coast pay a visit to Connecticut!
For more information on Jax Taylor, please connect with him on Twitter or visit his page on BravoTV.com.
For more information on Stassi Schroeder, please visit her website or connect with her on Twitter.
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 11, 2013 | General News, Special Events
Featuring special guests Rev Run & DJ Ruckus and “Mr. Belding” Dennis Haskins on July 26th
WHAT: VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock inside Mohegan Sun celebrates its one year anniversary on Friday, July 26th with a ‘Throwback’ party featuring Rev Run & DJ Ruckus and “Mr. Belding” Dennis Haskins from Saved By the Bell.
WHEN/ WHERE: Friday, July 26th at 10:00pm inside VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock
IN DETAIL: VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock inside Mohegan Sun is turning one and some of the most “mega” 90’s stars are helping to celebrate with a ‘Throwback’ party. On Friday, July 26th at 10:00pm, dance to music by Rev Run & DJ Ruckus then hang out as Dennis Haskins a.k.a “Mr. Belding” from Saved By the Bell helps to commemorate the ultra lounge’s first anniversary.
ABOUT VISTA LOUNGE: VISTA Lounge is a 450-person lounge with numerous plush coves and VIP sections alongside a dance floor complete with a state-of-the-art, near–field, bi-amped 60,000 watt sound system. Two bars are available for guest convenience, offering bubbly cocktails, creative cosmos and delicious dessert martinis. VISTA Lounge brings part of the casino inside with two custom designed blackjack tables which are available for use or for rent and a view of the entire gaming floor. Throughout the night, you can look up at the stars as the dome above Wombi Rock transforms from a sunset-red sky to a smattering of twinkling twilight. In recent months Jenny McCarthy, Melissa Gorga, Scott Disick, R&B group Boyz II Men and many more have all partied at VISTA Lounge.
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 8, 2013 | Gaming, Hot Summer Fun, Special Events
WHAT: Mohegan Sun’s Summer Showdown offers poker enthusiasts five days of tournaments with a guaranteed prize pool of $235,000.
WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, July 31st – Sunday, August 4th in the Mohegan Sun Poker Room in Casino of the Wind
11:00am each day with additional 6:00pm tournaments Wednesday, July 31st; Thursday, August 1st and Friday, August 2nd
IN DETAIL: Hot Summer Fun has officially kicked off at Mohegan Sun, and in the Poker Room, that means great prizes and the biggest tournament of the season. The Summer Showdown is set to begin Wednesday, July 31st, with a guaranteed prize pool of $235,000 up for grabs throughout the five day event. Mohegan Sun’s Summer Showdown, the hottest poker tournament in Connecticut, runs 11:00am tournaments every day, from Wednesday, July 31st through Sunday, August 5th, with additional 6:00pm tournaments on Wednesday, July 31st; Thursday, August 1st and Friday, August 2nd.
Mohegan Sun also offers special hotel rates for registered Summer Showdown players.
Additionally, all summer long, the Mohegan Sun Poker Room is home to exciting daily tournaments and Splash the Pot promotions offering a chance to win great prizes including a 2013 Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle. Visit the Mohegan Sun Poker website for more details, including dates and times for tournaments and daily Splash the Pot promotions.
Visit Mohegan Sun all summer long for even more Hot Summer Fun.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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.
Jun 26, 2013 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
What: Stand-up comedian Jeff Dunham will be taking part in a special Walk of Fame ceremony outside the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Dunham will have a star placed alongside some of Mohegan Sun Arena’s most beloved talents, including Bon Jovi, KISS, Rod Stewart, Toby Keith, Taylor Swift and most recently Mötley Crüe. Jeff Dunham first performed in Mohegan Sun Arena in 2009 and already, this will be his 4th time returning to the Arena. He becomes the 26th entertainer inducted into Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame. Mohegan Sun executives will be on hand to honor Jeff as well.
Media and public invited to attend the induction ceremony.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, July 13th at 3:00pm
Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office Forecourt
IN DETAIL: Jeff Dunham takes the Mohegan Sun Arena stage later in the evening on Saturday, July 13th, but hours before then, the comedian will be inducted into Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame. The special induction ceremony will be held outside the main entrance of the Arena, near the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
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.
Jeff Dunham’s television specials and series have been the highest rated programming in Comedy Central history, his DVD sales have reached seven million units, his videos have received over half a billion views on You Tube, and his live concerts have become mega-events played in front of sold-out arenas worldwide. Dunham and his comedic sidekicks’ latest Comedy Central one hour special entitled Minding the Monsters, aired last year as the highest rated special of the network for the year.
Jun 18, 2013 | General News, Special Events
Join Josh at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House on June 25th as he greets with fans and watches the show’s new episode
WHAT: Meet Josh Harris of Deadliest Catch on June 25th as he participates in a Reality Check event at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House inside Mohegan Sun. Then stick around and watch the show’s new episode!
WHEN/ WHERE: Tuesday, June 25th inside The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House
Deadliest Catch new episode viewing & Live Discussion – 9:00pm
Meet and Greet & Book Signing – 10:00pm
IN DETAIL: Ahoy, landlubbers! Meet Josh Harris of the popular series, Deadliest Catch, as he signs copies of his new book, Captain Phil Harris, at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House inside Mohegan Sun as part of a special Reality Check event. Come by and watch the show at 9:00pm with Josh, then get the chance to ask him questions about one of the most heart-pounding reality shows on TV!
For more information on Josh Harris, please connect with him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or visit the Deadliest Catch webpage.
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.
