Tao Group Hospitality’s Iconic Restaurant Opens at Mohegan Sun, Featuring an Immersive Pawn-Shop Entrance and Elevated Dining Experience
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 11, 2025) – Mohegan Sun and Tao Group Hospitality proudly announce the grand opening of Beauty & Essex, a stunning new restaurant and lounge that fuses opulence with intrigue. The highly anticipated dining destination officially opened on Friday, February 7th, 2025, drawing a crowd eager to experience its award-winning cuisine, inventive cocktails, and signature speakeasy vibe.
With an 11,000-square-foot footprint inside Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky, Beauty & Essex seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern luxury. Guests enter through a curated modern-day pawn shop—a signature element of the Beauty & Essex brand—before discovering a multi-room dining event featuring:
Pearl Lounge & Bar – An intimate cocktail haven
Peacock Dining Room – A stunning space with artful design
Locket Private Dining Room – An exclusive setting for private events
“Mohegan Sun has built a reputation for exceptional dining and nightlife, and Beauty & Essex takes it to the next level,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “In partnership once again with Tao Group Hospitality, we’ve blended top-tier cuisine and craft cocktails, creating an atmosphere unlike anything else on the property. Rockwell Group and JCJ Architecture have done an incredible job bringing this vision to life, ensuring every space – from the pawn shop entrance to the private dining room – feels captivating and inviting. We can’t wait for our guests to experience it.”
A Menu of Elevated Global Flavors
Beauty & Essex, co-founded by celebrity chef Chris Santos, has gained worldwide acclaim for its shareable plates, globally inspired flavors, and immersive dining. The Mohegan Sun location introduces a curated selection of signature dishes and shareables, with highlights like:
Wagyu Steak Tartare with mustard and chive sticky rice
Grilled Double-cut Lambchops with creamy polenta, port wine glaze.
24 oz. Dry-Aged Bone-in Ribeye with Beauty & Essex’s signature roasted garlic & bacon or smoked tomato glaze
Little French Dips with slow-roasted prime sirloin, gruyère cheese, horseradish-garlic aioli, house-made au jus
Gochujang Salmon with black garlic risotto, kimchi slaw, ginger aioli
Oven Braised Chicken Meatballs with whipped ricotta, wild mushrooms, truffle
The restaurant offers a dedicated vegan menu for guests seeking plant-based options, including Miso-Glazed Crispy Eggplant, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Kale & Apple Salad, and more.
“At Beauty & Essex, we take a playful approach to fine dining,” said Chef Chris Santos. “We want our guests to feel like every meal is a discovery—whether it’s a first bite of our famous Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Dumplings or sipping a craft cocktail that surprises the senses. Opening at Mohegan Sun is a dream, and we’re beyond excited to share this experience with new and returning fans.”
Handcrafted Cocktails & Curated Wine Selections
The beverage program at Beauty & Essex is just as captivating as the cuisine, featuring favorites like:
Beauty Elixir – Bombay Gin, La Marca Sparkling Rosé, cucumber, strawberry
The wine list also features over 20 hand-selected labels, including Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio (Italy) and BenMarco Malbec (Argentina).
A Speakeasy with a Hidden Entrance
At the heart of Beauty & Essex is its pawn shop-inspired entrance, a signature feature that surprises and delights first-time visitors. Curated by Lauren Kaminsky, aka “Gold Girl,” the modern-day pawn shop showcases a stunning collection of vintage treasures, all available for purchase. Guests can browse unique items such as Fender, Ibanez, Gretsch, Gold Tone and D’Angelico guitars, classic Vox amplifiers, retro wall art, vinyl records, and rare jewelry. Among the standout pieces are Beatles memorabilia and other one-of-a-kind collectibles that make for the perfect conversation starters.
Beyond this unexpected retail experience, the restaurant unfolds into a multi-room dining and cocktail haven, where dim lighting, vintage décor, and plush seating create a transportive and unforgettable atmosphere.
A Thrilling New Chapter in Mohegan Sun’s Dining Evolution
Beauty & Essex marks another exciting chapter in Mohegan Sun’s partnership with Tao Group Hospitality, joining the highly successful TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge. As Mohegan Sun continues to expand its dining and nightlife portfolio, Beauty & Essex stands out as a must-visit destination for food lovers, cocktail enthusiasts, and those seeking an unforgettable night out.
Reservations at Beauty & Essex can be made by visiting taogroup.com/venues. For more information and updates on special events planned at Beauty & Essex, guests can visit mohegansun.com.
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ABOUT JCJ ARCHITECTURE
JCJ Architecture is a forward-thinking and nationally ranked planning, architecture and interior design firm offering comprehensive services to clients in the hospitality, gaming, civic, K12 and higher education sectors. Founded in 1936, the employee-owned firm’s mission is to provide innovative design solutions that enhance the environment, enrich people’s lives and help organizations succeed.
With a long-standing reputation for business acumen and project delivery excellence, JCJ focuses on bringing the qualities of adaptability, integrity, respect and collaboration to a design process that leverages the unique qualities and potential of each project. JCJ collaborates with clients across the United States from offices located in Boston, Hartford, New York City, Phoenix, San Diego, Tulsa, and Las Vegas. For more information, please visit www.jcj.com.
ABOUT TAO GROUP HOSPITALITY
Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues. Tao Group Hospitality acquired Hakkasan Group in April 2021. The combined company operates over 80 branded locations in over 20 markets across four continents and features a collection of widely recognized hospitality brands. These include TAO, Hakkasan, Crane Club, OMNIA, Marquee, LAVO, Beauty & Essex, Yauatcha, Ling Ling, Cathédrale, Little Sister, The Highlight Room, Sake No Hana, Jewel, and more. Tao Group Hospitality is part of Mohari Hospitality, a global investment firm with a focus in luxury lifestyle and hospitality investments. Learn more at taogroup.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 10, 2025) –– Revered Rock legend Alice Cooper is making his way to Mohegan Sun Arena when the icon behind hits such as “School’s Out,” “Welcome to My Nightmare,” “Billion Dollar Babies,” “Feed My Frankenstein,” and “No More Mr. Nice Guy” take the stage on Friday, May 23rd. The extraordinary live performance kicks off at 8:00pm.
Tickets to see Cooper live in concert go on sale Friday, February 14th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Rock fans can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, February 15th, subject to availability.
Alice Cooper pioneered a grandly theatrical brand of hard rock that was designed to shock. Drawing equally from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock, the group created a stage show that featured electric chairs, guillotines, fake blood and boa constrictors. He continues to tour regularly, performing shows worldwide with the dark and horror-themed theatrics that he’s best known for.
Having finally gotten back out on the concert trail in 2021-2022, Alice insists he’s still motivated to continue touring and recording albums, as well as making time for other projects, including most recently, Alice’s widely praised 2018 performance as King Herod in NBC-TV’s live production of Jesus Chris Superstar on Easter Sunday.
Released in February 2021, his latest album Detroit Stories, (produced again by Bob Ezrin) is inspired by the Garage Rock music of Detroit in the late Sixties, including several classic covers of Detroit hits from that era, recorded in Detroit with all Detroit musicians. It entered Billboard’s album sales chart at #1 the week of release, and also charted high upon release on the album charts in the UK, Germany, Australiia, Sweden and other countries.
Alice’s solo career skyrocketed in the late 1970’s, with a succession of hit singles, including “You & Me,” and classic albums, including Lace And Whiskey and From The Inside, and bigger and even more elaborate concert tours.
Twenty-plus years into the new millennium, Cooper continues to be very productive and busy, writing, recording and releasing the albums Brutal Planet, Dragon Town, The Eyes of Alice Cooper, Dirty Diamonds, Along Came a Spider, Welcome 2 My Nightmare, 2017’s Paranormal, and 2018’s Live at L’Olympia Paris, plus Old School 1964-1974, a limited edition box set celebrating the original band.
With his influence on Rock & Roll and popular culture long since acknowledged, there is little that Alice Cooper hasn’t achieved in his remarkable career, including platinum albums, sold-out tours and any number of honors and career achievement awards.
His latest album, “Road,” (produced again by Bob Ezrin), released in 2023, was co-written with, and recorded with, his longtime touring band, which features bassist Chuck Garric, drummer Glen Sobel, and guitarists Ryan Roxie, Tommy Henriksen and Nita Strauss.
As if that wasn’t enough, “Alice’s Attic,” Alice’s nightly radio show, continues to air on radio stations in the USA, Australia, and Germany. The show features his favorite classic rock songs along with his insider anecdotes about many of the artists.
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 10, 2025) –– Singer-songwriter James Arthur will bring his impressive catalog of hits to Mohegan Sun Arena when The X Factor winner performs a live show on Sunday, June 29th. The British sensation behind “Say You Won’t Let Go”, “Can I Be Him”, and “Sleepwalking” kicks off the Uncasville leg of The Pisces World Tour at 7:00pm.
Tickets to Arthur go on sale Friday, February 14th 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, February 15th, subject to availability.
James Arthur is poised to share a completely new side of himself, having undergone a journey of personal growth and self-acceptance that has led to some of his best music to date. The British star’s remarkable sixth album, Pisces, comes hot on the heels of 2024’s chart-topping Bitter Sweet Love, which was supported by a sold-out arena tour in the UK and Ireland. It’s a work with human connection at its heart, influenced by the Brit Award-nominated artist’s experiences as a father, a partner and a friend, melding influences spanning Pop, Rock, Americana and Indie.
The album’s title, Pisces, speaks to his intuitive, empathetic and multifaceted nature, but also to the dichotomous sound that permeates these songs. Fans will hear tracks that represent the push-and-pull of his longing to be understood, pitted against his instinct to hide away from the world. Some are hushed and introspective, while others blaze with life: “I’ve always been a dreamer, quite sensitive,” he says. “That crossover between dreams and reality was something that really spoke to me for this record.”
In the past, some critics have rushed to dismiss Arthur as a one-trick pony, perhaps blinkered by the ballads that have racked up hundreds of millions of streams and countless radio plays that, in 2024, saw him become one of a rare group of artists to win the Brits Billion award. He throws down the gauntlet on “Yeah, No”, a thrilling, breathless Rock number, before diving into the depths of “Water”, another curveball that sees him switch from a sultry Rock croon into an emotionally wrought cry. On “Hallelujah”, he tussles with questions of faith that have grown louder since the birth of his daughter.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
“WIN” Against Cancer Dinner hosted by Michael Kay includes appearances by Wade Boggs, Tino Martinez, Bret Saberhagen and John Smoltz
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 6, 2025) – The Connecticut Cancer Foundation (CCF) has scheduled its annual fundraising gala dinner, the 2025 Celebrity Dinner and Memorabilia Auction for Friday, February 21st in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun. Starting at 5:30pm, this year’s “WIN” Dinner will once again highlight CCF’s connection to baseball featuring Hall of Famer, Cy Young Award Winner & 8x All-Star John Smoltz, Hall of Famer, 12x All-Star, 2x Gold Glove & 8x Silver Slugger Wade Boggs, 2x All-Star & 4x World Series Champion Tino Martinez and 2x Cy Young Winner, and 1985 World Series MVP & 3x All-Star Bret Saberhagen! Emcee Michael Kay, of the YES Network & ESPN Radio and voice of the NY Yankees will add his flair and baseball expertise to the SPECTACULAR Sports Program.
Sponsorship Opportunities are available along with individual tickets starting at $1000.
About Connecticut Cancer Foundation (CCF)
CCFwas founded in 1987 by Connecticut native John Ellis, a former catcher for the New York Yankees and his wife Jane to financially assist Connecticut cancer patients and their families and fund cancer research. For the past 38 years, through its CT Cancer Patient Assistance Program, CCFhas granted over $8.9 million to more than 10,500 Connecticut families dealing with the financial hardship that often follows a cancer diagnosis. In addition, CCFhas granted more than $3 million to support ongoing cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
NO ONE PLANS FOR CANCER! Here at CCF, we believe that no one should have to worry about a roof over their heads, lights on and food on the table while battling cancer. CCF aids with everyday living expenses, rent/mortgage payments, utilities, medical co-pays, food, medications and more. This financial assistance helps patients maintain their dignity and lessens the stress that may inhibit their treatment and recovery.
For more information, please visit the website: www.ctcancerfoundation.org or call the CCF Office at 860-388-0788.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
Tickets to see Australian Pink Floyd go on sale tomorrow at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Fans of the tribute band can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, February 8th, subject to availability.
Selling over 4 million tickets worldwide and described by The Times as “The Gold Standard” and The Daily Mirror as “The Kings of the Genre”, The Australian Pink Floyd Show gave its first ever concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988. Since then, they have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour’s 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by David and Rick Wright. TAPFS is the leading show of its kind in the world.
Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three decades. Always striving to reproduce the complete Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show, high resolution LED screen technology, and other special effects. In addition, and in true Pink Floyd fashion, there are several huge inflatables including a giant pig, and their own unique Pink Kangaroo.
While replicating music from every phase of Pink Floyd’s journey, this tour reinforces TAPFS’s dedication to the heritage of Barrett, Waters, Gilmour, Wright & Mason with a show that pays sincere and genuine tribute to those legendary Pink Floyd productions. The Australian Pink Floyd Show has worked with Pink Floyd touring musicians like Guy Pratt and Durga McBroom. Lorelei McBroom, who was a member of the Pink Floyd touring band on both the Momentary Lapse Of Reason and Delicate Sound Of Thunder Tours has been a member of TAPFS for over 15 years.
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 4, 2025) –Bonnie Raitt is heading back out for her fourth year on tour just months after being recognized for her lifetime of artistic achievements as part of the Kennedy Center’s 47th Class of Honorees in Washington, DC last December. Raitt and her world-class band will headline shows around the country performing songs from her enduring catalog including, a Tuesday, August 26th stop at Mohegan Sun Arena. The 7:30pm show will feature blues legend Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band as support.
Fan Presale begins tomorrow, Wednesday, February 5th at 10:00am. The on-sale period to the public begins Friday, February 7th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster. Fans of the GRAMMY® winning artist can start buying tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office on Saturday, February 8th, subject to availability.
Raitt’s tour has taken her across the U.S. and Canada with stops overseas in Australia, England, Ireland, Scotland and Europe since the release of her critically acclaimed, three-time GRAMMY Award-winning studio album, Just Like That… in 2022.
Raitt said, “I’m looking forward to having my longtime pal and one of my favorite artists, Blues legend Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band be our special guests for the late Summer tour. We’ve shared many gigs and duets over the years but never as a ‘double trouble’ co-bill. Bound to be some good Blues Rockin’ going on – can’t wait to hit the road together!” Vaughan agrees, “Thrilled to play some shows with my talented friend Bonnie Raitt and her band! It’s been a long time coming! Myself and The Tilt-A-Whirl Band are excited to be part of this great tour.”
Raitt earned her 31st GRAMMY nomination in December, “Best American Roots Performance”, for her contribution to the track “Nothing In Rambling,” a wonderful cover of Memphis Minnie’s song featuring Fabulous Thunderbirds founding member Kim Wilson, along with Bonnie, Keb’ Mo’, Taj Mahal and Mick Fleetwood. The track appears on the Fabulous Thunderbirds’ latest album, Struck Down, also nominated for the GRAMMY Award for “Best Traditional Blues Album”.
The full list of 2025 tour dates including Fan Presale and Special Benefit Seat information is listed at bonnieraitt.com.
ABOUT BONNIE RAITT
Bonnie Raitt is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose unique style blends Blues, R&B, Rock, and Pop. After 20 years as a cult favorite, she broke through to the top in the early 90s with her GRAMMY-award-winning albums, Nick of Time and Luck of the Draw, which featured hits, “Something To Talk About” and “I Can’t Make You Love Me” among others. The 13-time GRAMMY winner was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and Rolling Stone named the slide guitar ace one of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” and one of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time.”
The past few years have been very busy for Raitt. In 2022, Raitt embarked on a 75-date headlining U.S. tour; released her critically acclaimed 21st album Just Like That…, (the third release on her independent label, Redwing Records) which was #1 on six Billboard charts the week of release and was perched at #1 on the Americana Radio Album Chart for ten consecutive weeks. The album’s first single, “Made Up Mind” remained in the top three spots on the Americana Radio Singles Chart for 17 weeks. Raitt also received the “Icon Award” at Billboard Women In Music Awards, the was recognized by the Recording Academy with a “Lifetime Achievement Award” and she saw her breakthrough album, Nick of Time added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry.
Raitt is as known for her lifelong commitment to social activism as she is for her music, and has long been involved with the environmental movement, performing concerts around oil, nuclear power, mining, water, and forest protection since the mid-‘70s. She was a founding member of MUSE (Musicians United for Safe Energy), which produced the historic concerts, album and film NO NUKES (1979,) as well as a founding member of The Rhythm and Blues Foundation, which works for royalty reform and recognition of generations of pioneer R&B artists. She continues to work on safe energy issues in addition to environmental protection, social justice, Native American and human rights, as well as artist’s rights and music education.
ABOUT JIMMIE VAUGHAN
When it comes to the Blues today, there are a handful of guiding lights to make sure the music stays true to its history. For Jimmie Vaughan, he’s dedicated his life to making sure the Blues not only stays alive, but remains full of life and an inspiration to all who listen. It’s a spirit he holds close to him, and for almost 60 years, Vaughan isn’t about to stop now.
As a bandleader, singer and guitarist, the four-time Grammy Award winner, Jimmie Vaughan is a master of how everything is captured for posterity. “Playing what you feel has always been my main goal,” Vaughan says. Considering the Texas guitarist and singer has had the kind of career that makes him a living legacy, those are no idle words. His first group when he was 13 years old played Dallas’ Hob Nob Lounge six nights a week, learning the kind of lessons that can’t be taught, they have to be lived.
After worldwide success with The Fabulous Thunderbirds during the 80’s, it came time to leave the band and build his own path in exploring different approaches to the Blues. He and his brother Stevie Ray Vaughan collaborated and released Family Style to great acclaim and recognition in the music industry.
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
Show to take place in the Earth Expo & Convention Center from Friday, February 14th – Sunday, February 16th
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 4, 2025) – Mohegan Sun and Jenks Productions are thrilled to announce the return of the year’s premier Home & Garden Show, set to take place from Friday, February 14th – Sunday, February 16th, inside the 125,000 square-foot Earth Expo Center. As the longest-running regional home show, this event continues to captivate thousands of visitors annually.
This year, guests will have the exclusive opportunity to meet the renowned American business owner and star of Pawn Stars, Rick Harrison! Rick will be available at the Xfinity Booth on Saturday from Noon – 3:00pm and Sunday from 11:00am – 2:00pm.
Rick Harrison, the charismatic star of Pawn Stars, might not watch his TV show, but he lives the dream daily as a master negotiator, loyal friend, and family man. From selling bags at swap meets to running the world-famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas, Rick’s journey from humble beginnings to global TV stardom is as remarkable as it is inspiring. His love of learning and sharp business acumen turned a quirky family dynamic and a unique pawn shop into one of cable TV’s most beloved shows, airing in over 150 countries. Whether bartending at Rick’s Rollin’ Smoke Barbeque & Tavern or giving back to the Las Vegas community, Rick remains a down-to-earth guy whose vision and humor have captured hearts worldwide.
One of the biggest draws to the Home & Garden Show every year is the education courses. These events are usually standing-room only, so a second training room has been added to cover and allow enough space for our amazing speakers and guests. This year, the Home & Garden Show will have 21 individual lecturers doing 29 separate courses on all kinds of interesting topics. The Home & Garden Show will feature diverse speakers presenting on various topics to educate and inspire attendees. From raising chickens to beekeeping, rain gardens to seed saving, and sustainable gardening to healing harvests, there will be something for everyone interested in enhancing their home and garden endeavors.
The Jenks Productions’ Home & Garden Shows have been the go-to destination for home remodeling and improvement ideas for over four decades. Whether guests are envisioning a new kitchen, exploring solar power options, or simply seeking inspiration for future projects, the Home & Garden Expo offers a plethora of vendors across all product categories, allowing the ability to finalize home projects in one convenient location.
For tickets and additional information, guests can visit the Mohegan Sun website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 4, 2025) – San Diego based Alternative Rock band, Switchfoot will bring their Grammy-award winning catalog to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, April 12th when the group plays an 8:00pm show.
Tickets to see the hit-making act behind chart topping songs such as “Meant to Live”, “Stars”, “Dare You to Move”, and “Dark Horses”, go on sale Friday, February 7th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster. Switchfoot fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, February 8th.
Switchfoot has sold over 10 million copies worldwide of their thirteen studio albums (including their 2003 triple-platinum breakthrough The Beautiful Letdown and 2009’s Grammy Award-winning Hello Hurricane), racked up a string of Alternative radio hit singles, and performed sold-out tours with over 5 million concert tickets sold in over 40 countries around the world.
Through their unique blend of emotionally intelligent and uplifting brand of alternative rock, Switchfoot has earned a devoted and loyal global fan base. Switchfoot has raised over $2 million dollars to aid kids in their community through their BRO-AM Foundation.
Switchfoot consists of Jon Foreman (vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman (bass), Jerome Fontamillas (keys, guitar) and Chad Butler (drums).
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
Mohegan Sun also Currently has Three Different $1 million Progressive Jackpots up for Grabs on Select Table Games
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 3, 2025) – On Monday, January 27th, lucky Mohegan Sun guest Jose E. from Hartford, CT was playing on an Aristocrat Gaming Dollar Storm Caribbean Gold slot machine in Casino of the Sky when he hit a massive $347,562.62 jackpot. Jose was betting $5 at the time the jackpot was won. This Hold & Spin slot machine showcases the latest in gaming mechanics along with an all-new Super Grand Jackpot, which is how Jose won nearly $350,000.
Additionally on Monday, a guest was playing in Casino of the Sky’s high limit section when they hit a $110,103.55 jackpot off a $62.50 bet on Aristocrat Gaming’s Lightning Cash slot machine. This jackpot was also won on a Hold & Spin slot machine, which is a highlight at Mohegan Sun as more than 250 of those types of games are featured in Casino of the Sky’s Hold & Spin Slot Zone.
Currently at Mohegan Sun, there are three differentone million dollar jackpots up for grabs! Blackjack (Super 4 Progressive), Pai Gow Poker (Fortune Pai Gow Progressive), and Spanish 21 (Bonus Spin Extreme Progressive) table games all have progressive jackpots over a million dollars and are growing! Guests can be in the running for one of these life-changing jackpots by playing the $5 side-bet.
In the recent 2024 “Best of Slots” issue by Strictly Slots, Mohegan Sun in the New England category finished #1 for “Best Overall Gaming Resort,” as well as placing in the top spot for “Best Progressive Slots;” “Best Dollar Slots;” “Best Dollar Slots;” “Best Player’s Club Lounge;” and more.
To learn more on all that Mohegan Sun has to offer, visit mohegansun.com/playing. ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 3, 2025) – If you enjoy Country music, another well-known performer is getting ready to play at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, August 8th when Jordan Davis takes the stage. The performance begins at 7:30pm with the man behind popular singles like “Buy Dirt” and “Tucson Too Late.”
Tickets to see the multi-platinum, CMA Award-winning music artist go on sale Friday, February 7th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster. Fans of Davis can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, February 8th.
ABOUT JORDAN DAVIS
Award winning, multi-platinum singer/songwriter Jordan Davis’ highly anticipated second full-length album, Bluebird Days, produced four consecutive #1s and three “song of the year” award-winning titles including the 4X Platinum-selling hit “Buy Dirt,” (CMA Awards 2023, NSAI Awards 2023) and 3X Platinum-selling “Next Thing You Know” (ACM Awards 2024). All penned by Davis, the Louisiana-born and raised star also released the chart-topping hit singles “What My World Spins Around” and “Tucson Too Late,” in addition to “Next Thing You Know” and “Buy Dirt,” earning numerous award-nominations, including CMA, ACM, CMT, American Music Award, Billboard Music Award and iHeart Award nods as well as his second Platinum-Certified album, Bluebird Days.
Davis previously notched three consecutive No. 1 hits-totaling 7 #1s at Country radio – off of his Platinum-Certified debut album Home State including the Double Platinum “Singles You Up,” and two Platinum-selling songs “Take It From Me” and “Slow Dance In A Parking Lot.” In 2019, Davis was awarded “Best New Country Artist” at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, and in addition to being a 2X nominee for ACM New Male Artist of the Year, he was named Billboard’s Top New Country Artist of 2018. He’s appeared on Good Morning America, TODAY, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live and more and is currently headlining his DAMN GOOD TIME TOUR and also served as direct support for Luke Combs on select Growin Up And Getting Old Tour dates this year. Currently at work on his new album, Davis released “I Ain’t Sayin’”, his first single off his new upcoming project. For more information, visit his website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
