Dec 15, 2016 | Food & Beverage, Special Events
January 22 – 26, 2017
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 15, 2016) – Enjoy a week of chef demos, specialty menus and dining deals during Restaurant Week at Mohegan Sun. Many of the restaurants at Mohegan Sun have prepared exciting courses paired with great deals in celebration of Restaurant Week.
Chef Demos
Chef demos heat up The Shops concourse at Mohegan Sun during Restaurant Week. All week long chefs take over to show off their culinary skills. Don’t miss Todd English of Todd English’s Tuscany, Mohegan Sun’s Executive Pastry Chef Lynn Mansel, Shaun Golan of BALLO Italian Restaurant, Chip Miller of Michael Jordan’s and SolToro and more! For complete information and demo dates, please visit our website.
Unbeatable Specials
From January 22nd through January 26th, guests can take advantage of 20% off food purchases at Bobby’s Burger Palace and Seasons Buffet! Snag 50% off craft beer flights at COMIX and enjoy free soda at The Original SoupMan and Chief’s Deli with purchases over $15.00 and $20.00.
Todd English’s Tuscany
During Restaurant Week, Todd English’s Tuscany impresses with a 3-course prix fixe menu for $35.00 per person! To start, choose from the Tuscan salad or the grilled chicken caesar salad. For the main course, make the tough decision between crispy skin salmon that’s pan-roasted with wild mushrooms, butter braised brussels petals and parmesan polenta, the spaghetti polpettine made “Brooklyn-style” with hand-crafted meatballs, basil, roasted tomato sauce and Parmigiano-Reggiano or the chicken parmesan. For dessert enjoy the fallen chocolate cake or the classic tiramisu!
Bar Americain
Bar Americain features a $35.00 3-course prix fixe menu with wine pairing in honor of Mohegan Sun’s Restaurant Week. Kick off the meal with a heartland chopped salad accompanied by Sauvignon Blanc, 13o Celsius 2015, Marlborough or the pumpkin soup with cranberry maple crème fraiche and toasted pumpkin seeds paired with Petit Syrah, Carmen “Grand Reserva” 2012, Maipo. The choices continue for the main course with options that include mussels, pork chops and mushroom butternut squash crepes- all joined by a complementary glass of wine. Top off the meal with either the banana crème pie with hazelnut crunch crust paired with Late Harvest Chardonnay, “Dearest” 2010, Carneros or the vanilla bean profiterole with cognac caramel sauce with Pierre Ferrand 1st Cru Reserve Cognac for dessert!
Ballo Italian Restaurant
Throughout Restaurant Week, BALLO Italian Restaurant will be featuring a three-course dinner for just $29.95 from 4:00pm to close. The signature meal includes your choice of antipasti from their Classic Caesar Salad, Arugula Salad with shaved parmigiano, pine nuts and lemon or the meatballs with pomodoro and ricotta. For secondi, choose from Chicken Parmigiana in a house pomodoro topped with mozzarella and basil, Salmon accompanied by roasted corn, soppressata, cherry tomato and spinach, or Skirt Steak paired with butternut squash, caramelized shallots and fregola ($10.00 supplement). Finish the unforgettable meal off with BALLO’s delicious Kahlua and Dark Chocolate Espresso Cannoli.
Tom’s Urban
Tom’s Urban pulls out all the stops on Restaurant Week, offering a $37.00 per person, three course meal paired with a drink! Choose from a list of signature cocktails, a glass of wine or pint of draught beer to sip and start with a kale romaine side salad. For the main course choose from a large list of offerings including the XL Pickle Brined Crispy Chicken, Half-Rack “Big & Sticky” Ribs, Prime Rib Philly Cheesesteak Dip- to name a few. Pair your choice with one of Tom’s signature side dishes and wrap the meal up with a tough choice between four amazing desserts!
Hash House A Go Go
Hash House A Go Go celebrates Restaurant Week at Mohegan Sun by taking an additional $5.00 off Blue Plate Special dinners. This offer is available starting at 5:00pm when mentioning “Restaurant Week.”
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme sweetens up Restaurant Week by offering a free small soda or drip coffee with purchase of any dozen doughnuts.
The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House
Stop by The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House during Restaurant Week for their deliciously indulgent Loaded Tater Tots! The house-made tater tots tossed with corned beef and Swiss cheese are topped with sour cream, bacon and scallions for just $12.00.
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
In celebration of Restaurant Week, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville hosts a 5’o clock Somewhere Celebration! Food and drink specials are up for grabs including a $5.00 Who’s to Blame margarita, $5.00 pretzel sticks, $6.00 Lava Lava Shrimp and more! A 15% military discount will also be available for all military personnel.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House
Michael Jordan’s Steak House is serving a slam dunk meal in honor of Restaurant Week. The $49.00 per person, featured meal begins with guest’s selection of either a Classic Caesar Salad or New England Clam Chowder with black pepper saltine and bacon chip. For the main course, choose from a Petite Filet Mignon with smoked gouda mashed potatoes, a Salt Block Chicken Breast with creamy polenta and parmesan jus or an Organic Black Pearl Salmon with apple soy glaze, cilantro pesto and baby bok choy.
Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe
During Restaurant Week Michael Jordan’s 23.sports Café will be serving up 23 Barbecue all day! For just $23.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity enjoy a ½ rack of ribs, ½ roasted chicken, coleslaw, mashed, cornbread and chef’s choice of dessert!
SolToro Tequila Grill
The deals continue at SolToro Tequila Grill, where a $21.00 per person, specialty meal is being offered. Choose from the delicious Mexican Wontons with chorizo and chipotle avocado cream or the tasty Chicken Taquitos with queso fresco, Guacamole and pico de gallo. The main course is diner’s choice of one of SolToro’s famous street taco entrées served with rice and beans.
Jasper White’s Summer Shack
Jasper White’s Summer Shack will be offering a complimentary dessert with the purchase of an entrée from 4:00pm to close during Restaurant Week.
About Mohegan Sun:
Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 three unique casinos, a two tower, 1,600 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 80 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 ontwitter.com/mohegansun, Instagram @mohegansun, view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Dec 14, 2016 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: Join Chubby Checker on Friday, December 23rd at 4:00pm as he signs copies of his latest single during a Signings & Sightings event at Mohegan Sun.
WHEN: Friday, December 23rd
4:00pm – Free Signing Event
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Twist on over to The Shops at Mohegan Sun for a special Signings & Sightings with Chubby Checker. The iconic R&B singer behind “The Twist” greets fans with an exclusive autograph session before shaking up the Wolf Den stage on December 23rd.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, Chubby Checker will only be signing copies of his latest single, “Lookin’ For Me/The Twist,” available for purchase at Spin Street. There will be no personalization. Photos taken with personal cameras are prohibited. This event is bracelet-only. Bracelets will be distributed upon purchase of “Lookin’ For Me/The Twist” at Spin Street on the day of event. Participants must have a bracelet in order to gain entry into the signing line.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 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 http://www.mohegansun.com . Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun.
Dec 14, 2016 | Entertainment
Featuring all-new production, staging and choreography 
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 14, 2016) – Following the sold-out successes of both its 2014 inaugural run and a fan-demanded sophomore run in 2015, Move Live on Tour, featuring powerhouse duo Julianne and Derek Hough, is back and better than ever in 2017 with an all-new experience – Move – Beyond – Live On Tour. Julianne and Derek stopped by Good Morning America this morning to make their nationwide announcement, performing at the Times Squares studio and giving fans a taste of the high-energy choreography expected from the tour. Taking a cue from the elements, the show will feature inspiration pulled from earth, wind, fire and water. Move – Beyond – Live on Tour will be live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, April 30th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $39.50 and go on sale Friday, December 16th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, December 17th, subject to availability.
The Hough siblings are promising fans their biggest and best show yet, with brand-new stage production inspired by the elements – earth, wind, fire, and water – which the duo have infused into fresh, high impact choreography that only they can deliver. The show will bring fans on a journey of dance and music, taking inspiration directly from the four elements as an exploration of the human relationship with nature. The pair will be joined by the Move Company Dancers for group performances in styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hip-hop and everything in between.
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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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.
Dec 8, 2016 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Meghan Trainor Cancels 96.5 TIC All-Star Christmas Performance
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 8, 2016) – Mohegan Sun Arena regrets to announce that due to illness, Meghan Trainor will not be performing at tonight’s 96.5 TIC All Star Christmas. OneRepublic, James Bay and Lindsey Stirling will still perform and there will be a special performance by Connecticut Native Nick Fradiani. For more information please visit www.mohegansun.com.
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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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.
Dec 7, 2016 | Entertainment
The acclaimed comedian performs live in the Arena on April 22nd 
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 7, 2016) – Grammy and Emmy Award winning comedian, actor, director, writer and producer, Chris Rock, announced today a highly anticipated return to live comedy with an all-new tour. The Total Blackout Tour 2017 will be the acclaimed comedian’s first tour in over 9 years and will visit Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, April 22nd at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $119.00, $89.00 and $69.00 and go on sale Friday, December 9th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, December 10th, subject to availability.
Lauded by peers and critics alike, Chris Rock is one of our generation’s strongest comedic voices. As an actor, director, producer and writer he has created many memorable moments.
Rock returned in 2016 to host the 88th Annual Academy Awards. In the past year, he has directed HBO’s comedy special Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo.
With a career spanning more than three decades, Rock has enjoyed ongoing success in both film and television as a comedian, actor, writer, producer and director. In 2014 he led the ensemble cast of Top Five, a critically acclaimed comedy feature that he also wrote and directed. In 2009 Rock ventured into the documentary world as a writer and producer of Good Hair, and in 2014 he executive produced Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of the Comic Strip, a documentary recounting the history of one of New York’s most famous comedy venues. His feature acting credits include the Grown Ups and Madagascar franchises, Head of State, Nurse Betty, CB4, Death at a Funeral, I Think I Love My Wife, 2 Days in New York, Dogma and “New Jack City.”
His television work includes serving as executive producer, writer and narrator for the series Everybody Hates Chris, which ran from 2005 to 2009, and as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1989-1993.
Rock has won four Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards and is a New York Times Best-Selling Author. In addition, he received two nominations for the 2016 Emmy Awards, for “Outstanding Director for a Variety Special” for Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo, and “Outstanding Special Class Program” for the 88th Annual Academy Awards.
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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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.
Dec 2, 2016 | Entertainment
This House Is Not For Sale Tour will be live in the Arena on April 1st 
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 2, 2016) – Grammy Award®-winning band, Bon Jovi have announced newly added dates to their This House Is Not for Sale Tour, presented by Live Nation. Fans here in Connecticut will now have the opportunity to witness the chart-topping Rock band live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, April 1st at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $195.00 and $125.00 and go on sale Saturday, December 10th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Sunday, December 11th, subject to availability.
The This House Is Not for Sale Tour is Bon Jovi’s first outing since the band’s 2013 Because We Can World Tour, which was their third tour in six years to be ranked the #1 top-grossing tour in the world (a feat accomplished by only The Rolling Stones previously). Bon Jovi’s touring legacy was recently recognized on November 9th with the 2016 “Legend of Live” award at the Billboard Touring Conference & Awards.
Bon Jovi launched This House Is Not for Sale on November 4th which debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart, giving the Rock band its sixth #1. The title track reached the Top 10 of the AC Radio Chart – it is Bon Jovi’s highest debut on that chart to date. This House Is Not for Sale is Bon Jovi’s first major release since What About Now (2013), the band’s 3rd consecutive multi-platinum album to debut at #1 on the Top 200 (Lost Highway in 2007 and The Circle in 2009).
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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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.
Nov 30, 2016 | Entertainment
Rock legend performs live at Mohegan Sun on June 11th 
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 30, 2016) – Live Nation announced today that music icon, Grammy Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Member, Neil Diamond, will celebrate his unparalleled career spanning 50 years with a world tour. The 50 Year Anniversary World Tour, produced by Live Nation, will be live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, June 11th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $99.00, $79.00 and $59.00 and go on sale Friday, December 9th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, December 10th, subject to availability.
Throughout an illustrious and wide-ranging musical career, Neil Diamond has sold over 125 million albums worldwide and has charted 37 Top 40 singles and 16 Top 10 albums both in the U.S. and internationally. A Grammy Award-winning artist, Diamond is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest honors bestowed upon songwriters. Diamond’s many other achievements include a Golden Globe Award, 13 Grammy nominations and 2009’s NARAS’s MusiCares Person of the Year award. In 2011, Diamond received the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor for his lifetime of contributions to American culture.
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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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.
Nov 29, 2016 | Special Events
Kick off 2017 with parties, entertainment and more!
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 29, 2016) – Make your final memories of 2016 and celebrate the start of a New Year during Mohegan Sun’s New Year’s Eve celebrations. The property comes alive with parties, music, shows and more on Saturday, December 31st!
Mohegan Sun’s “Party into the New Year”
Mohegan Sun’s featured New Year’s Eve party begins at 10:30pm inside the Uncas Ballroom on Saturday, December 31st. This party will be one to remember with dancing and music by DJ Sinatra & Big Ben, an open bar, champagne toast at Midnight and 1:00am breakfast buffet. Tickets start at $100.00 and are currently available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and Ticketmaster.com. The night of the event, tickets can be purchased for $150.00 at the door. This is a 21+ event; VIP bottle service seating areas available for purchase. Proper attire is required and subject to management discretion. For VIP Reservations, please call 860.861.0744.
Countdown Party in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
Countdown to the New Year with family and friends of all ages in The Shops at Mohegan Sun from 9:00pm to 3:00am on Saturday, December 31st. The Shops come alive with music by DJae Mêlée, a countdown to Midnight capped off by an incredible pyrotechnic display. Hats, horns and tiaras available at Summer and Winter Coat Check, Sky Valet and various other entrances starting at 5:00pm (limited quantities, available while supplies last, first-come, first-served).
Nightlife
VISTA Lounge transforms Wombi Rock into your NYE hot spot at 9:00pm with beats by DJ Obscene. Tickets start at $60.00 and are available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office. The night of the event, tickets can be purchased for $100.00 at the door. Tickets include a champagne toast at Midnight. For VIP reservations, please call 860.862.4009. This party is for ages 21+ and the dress code will be enforced.
Dance into the New Year during a super-hot NYE party inside Avalon. From 9:00pm to 2:00am, Crespo will provide the music for the final celebration of 2016. Tickets start at $75.00 per person and increase to $100.00 per person based on availability. Tickets include a champagne toast at Midnight and are available for purchase at the Mohegan Sun Box Office. For VIP reservations, please call 860.862.7042.
At MIST, ring in the New Year with a party starting at 10:00pm, with music by DJ Johnny Shine. There will be no cover charge. For VIP reservations, please call 860.861.0744.
The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House hosts an epic New Year’s Eve Party featuring music by DJ JC starting at 9:00pm. Tickets are $30.00 and include a party favor and a champagne toast at Midnight! Tickets are available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office or through Heather at 860.862.7005. For VIP reservations, please contact Heather at 860.862.7005. Day of ticket prices are subject to availability.
If you’re looking for dinner and drinks on New Year’s Eve, stop by Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. The NYE party begins at 10:00pm with live music by the band Explicit.
Entertainment
Laugh your way into 2017 at Mohegan Sun Arena where Jay Leno takes the stage on Saturday, December 31st at 8:00pm. Tickets are $39.00 and available through the Mohegan Sun Box Office and Ticketmaster.
Come ring in the New Year in style at the 2017 Comix Countdown for a night of comedy, drinking, dancing and great times until 2:00 a.m. Guests will enjoy a comedy performance from the very funny, Aida Rodriguez, followed by the fan-favorite act, Dueling Pianos. The New Year’s Eve festivities will also include party favors, a champagne toast and a post-midnight dessert buffet. Tickets available for purchase for Aida Rodriguez’s show and Dueling Pianos or for just the bar celebration. For more information, please visit their website.
At the Wolf Den, the best Disco Funk group around, Boogie Wonder Band, will be performing free shows at 8:00pm and 11:00pm. Come early as seating is limited. All guests must be 21 or older.
About Mohegan Sun:
Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 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 ontwitter.com/mohegansun, Instagram @mohegansun, view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Nov 18, 2016 | Breaking News, Employment, General News, Special Events
The all-new Earth Tower is now open to the public. Mohegan Tribal Chairman, Kevin “Red Eagle” Brown, Mohegan Sun President and GM, Ray Pineault, Mohegan Chief, Lynn Malerba, along with Governor, Dannel Malloy, Lieutenant Governor, Nancy Wyman, Senator, Richard Blumenthal and Congressman, Joe Courtney and many more, all took part in the special ceremony Friday morning to welcome the new expansion
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 18, 2016) – Mohegan Sun’s 400-room, 242,000 square-foot $139 million Earth Tower, celebrated its grand opening this morning, with a special ribbon cutting event. Mohegan Sun President and General Manager, Ray Pineault and Mohegan Tribal Chairman, Kevin Brown “Red Eagle,” kicked the ceremony off by thanking all of the men and women who worked diligently over the last year and a half to design and construct a truly beautiful addition to Mohegan Sun’s property.
A second hotel at Mohegan Sun’s flagship destination was something that both the Mohegan Tribal Council and Mohegan Sun Senior Leadership have long anticipated, since putting original plans on hold back in 2008, due the economic downturn. Chairman Brown spoke to those hard decisions as well as the impact that this long awaited second hotel has already had, stating, “for us, this new hotel does represent the ability to have more room nights and stays, right here at the casino and that has already, just in these early days, proven itself out with the demand that has been placed on this new hotel. But it’s also important to the state, because it represents the 2,000 jobs as this went through the construction phase and represents 200 permanent jobs, as we extend our team members, into this facility, and keep it up and running.”
To help usher in the new hotel and speak to the importance of the strong relationship between Mohegan Sun and the State of Connecticut, additional special guests included Governor, Malloy, Lt. Governor, Nancy Wyman, Senator Richard Blumenthal and Congressman Joe Courtney. U.S. State Senator, Richard Blumenthal, in particular, concluded his remarks by stating, “In Washington, when I talk to colleague’s about what is happening to the Native American tribes in their state, they look, with reverence, and some envy, at what you have done here. It is a great American success story, not just in dollars and cents, not just in spectacular building, or in entertainment and enjoyment that you have brought to countless people, but in the triumph of hope, and vision over obstacles, that would have deterred others.”
Overcoming obstacles certainly was fitting, as over the course of the last couple of years, Mohegan Sun has turned away around 1 million hotel rooms in the iconic, 1,200-room Sky Tower. And with much excitement about the new expansion, and finally being able to provide guests with such a well-executed second hotel, Mohegan Sun President & GM, Ray Pineault, thanked all of the contributions and hard work as well as commenting that, “this new hotel gives us a better opportunity to serve the incredible demand we have witnessed in our twelve hundred room, SkyTower and really allows us to welcome in even more guests in and outside of the state, with many looking to make multi-night visits.” And Mohegan Sun’s President concluded the event with, “what started out in 1996 as a 170,000 square-foot Casino with just a smaller sized free music venue, and a few restaurants and shops, is now one of the largest, most impressive, all-encompassing gaming, entertainment and resort destinations in the world.”
Earth Tower’s design was modeled after the original Sky Tower, with the help of Architect group, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates. Sitting along the Thames River, featuring 400 luxurious rooms, including 39 suites, the new hotel brings about some unique new features for guests. The lobby is home to various lounging areas along with Bean and Vine Café & Wine Bar, where guests can grab breakfast and a coffee in the morning, and relax with friends over a glass of wine or beer in the evening, all with a beautiful view. Located on the ground level, in front of the Tower, the outdoor Earth Tower Terrace will feature gas fire pits and satellite bar & food service, when weather permits. The space can also be utilized for private functions, including wedding receptions, anniversaries and more. Each room and suite will also be home to advanced in-room technology, including ultra-fast Wi-Fi, intelligent thermostats, dual-line telephones. Other amenities in Earth Tower include an all-new spa, fitness center and pool. All parking is free at Mohegan Sun as well, including hotel valet!
The access to Earth Tower is provided by way of two impressively designed connectors as well, allowing entry from the Winter entrance and from the original hotel lobby.
To learn more, visit Earth Tower!
Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), out of New York, was the architectural firm of record. KPF was also the master architect for Mohegan Sun’s 1,200-room Sky Tower, which opened in 2002. A/Z Corporation, with headquarters locally in North Stonington, Connecticut, was the general contractor for the project and has a long history of having completed various projects at Mohegan Sun.
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, two hotel towers including the 34-story, 1,200-room luxurious Sky Tower as well as the recently opened, 400-room Earth Tower, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 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 and find us on Snapchap at username Mohegansun.
Nov 15, 2016 | Entertainment
Announce massive tour with superstar special guests Boyz II Men & Paula Abdul
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 15, 2016) – New Kids On The Block took over the Today Show this morning to announce their 2017 headlining tour alongside Grammy Award-winning tourmates Paula Abdul and Boyz II Men. A follow-up to 2013’s hugely-successful Package Tour, the aptly titled Total Package Tour is the group’s biggest lineup yet. Paula Abdul makes her momentous return to the stage for a hit-fueled set that includes an incredible 7 #1 hit singles, while Package Tour alums Boyz II Men will deliver their trademark, multiplatinum-selling sound to fans nationwide. The Total Package Tour will be live in Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, July 6th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $199.95, $99.00, $79.00 and $59.00 and go on sale Saturday, November 19th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Sunday, November 20th, subject to availability.
With a combined 200 million records sold worldwide, NKOTB, Paula Abdul and Boyz II Men are primed to have the biggest party of the summer with The Total Package Tour. Known for delivering Blockheads with one-night-only experiences and legendary collaborative events, NKOTB will return to the stage after 2016’s touring hiatus, bringing with them #1 hits like “Hangin Tough,” “I’ll Be Loving You (Forever),” and “Step By Step.” The iconic Paula Abdul will perform her legendary catalogue of Pop hits, while Boyz II Men will make their second trek alongside NKOTB to perform the rich catalogue of hits that earned the trio the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time.
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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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.
