Aug 31, 2017 | General News
Elemis Spa will close for renovations to re-open as Mandara Spa in spring 2018
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 31, 2017) – Elemis Spa at Mohegan Sun is set for a full renovation and will re-open as Mandara Spa, come spring of 2018. While the spa inside Sky Tower undergoes these changes, the Mandara Spa that already opened along with Earth Tower last year will operate as the primary spa at Mohegan Sun.
Key Details:
- Elemis Spa in Sky Tower will cease operation beginning August 30th
- A temporary Elemis Spa will be in operation beginning September 5th on the 4th level of Sky Tower. Mohegan Sun will have personnel available to guide guests to the new temporary location
- Mandara Spa full renovation expected to be completed within six months, for a spring 2018 re-opening
- Mohegan Sun’s 2nd hotel, Earth Tower, has a Mandara Spa and fitness center located on its lobby level that will serve as the hotel’s primary spa and fitness center during renovations
Hours of operation will be the same for both spas during the renovation; Mandara Spa in Earth Tower will be open from 8:30am to 7:00pm, Monday through Sunday and the temporary Elemis Spa in Sky Tower will be open from 8:30am to 7:00pm, Monday through Sunday.
*Some spa experiences will be limited while Mohegan Sun undergoes these renovations. Guests will need to arrive no more than 10 minutes prior to their service at their spa.
For more information on spa renovations, please visit: mohegansun.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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 Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Aug 31, 2017 | General News, Special Events, Sports
WHAT: Football star Sebastian Vollmer stops by Bow & Arrow Sports Bar at Mohegan Sun on Thursday, September 7th for a Signings & Sightings event.
WHEN: Thursday, September 7th
7:30pm – Signing Event
Bow & Arrow Sports Bar
IN DETAIL: Top off your game-day party with a championship guest appearance from former New England Patriots football star, Sebastian Vollmer. The big game legend will be greeting fans during an exclusive Signings & Sightings event at Bow & Arrow Sports Bar on Thursday, September 7th. This is one event you won’t want to pass on!
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, with limited availability. Sebastian Vollmer will be signing 1 piece of memorabilia OR 1 headshot per person. Headshots will be distributed at the event. This event is bracelet-only. Bracelets will be distributed at 5:30pm at the signing location in Bow & Arrow Sports Bar. Guests must be wearing a bracelet in order to gain entry into the signing line. Signing personalization and photos are prohibited.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Owned by Mohegan Gaming Entertainment, 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, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, world-class spa, a golf course, over 90 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 Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Aug 29, 2017 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: Author Nelson DeMille is featured in the newest Winning Authors event when he brings his newest novel to Mohegan Sun in October.
WHEN: Saturday, October 7th
2:00pm – Live Discussion and Q&A
The Cabaret Theatre
3:00pm – Book Signing
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: New York Times bestselling author Nelson DeMille brings his blistering new novel to book lovers at
Mohegan Sun during an exclusive Winning Authors event. The literary spotlight shines on
The Cuban Affair as DeMille takes the stage on Saturday, October 7th for a free live Q&A in The Cabaret Theatre followed by a book signing in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Photos and signing personalization are prohibited. Bank Square Books will be on-site the day of the event selling copies of The Cuban Affair, subject to availability.
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, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a 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
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Aug 23, 2017 | Employment, Entertainment
Mohegan Sun set for December 9th; Tickets available this Friday, August 25th
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 23, 2017) – Three-time Grammy Award-winning and multiplatinum selling artists Pentatonix have announced A Pentatonix Christmas Tour, which kicks off in Chicago on December 3rd with three nights at The Chicago Theatre and concludes just before Christmas with three shows at New York City’s Beacon Theatre. The concerts will be the group’s first to feature songs from their three hugely successful holiday albums. A Pentatonix Christmas Tour comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, December 9th at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $65.00 and $45.00 and go on sale Friday, August 25th 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, August 26th, subject to availability.
To coincide with the tour, Pentatonix has also announced a deluxe version of 2016’s platinum-selling, chart-topping album – A Pentatonix Christmas. A Pentatonix Christmas Deluxe will be released on October 20th via RCA Records and is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.
Additionally, Pentatonix has announced that they will return to NBC with a brand new holiday special featuring live performances from the group and so much more. Last year’s A Pentatonix Christmas Special drew more than 10 million viewers across two airings on the network. An airdate for the special will be announced at a later date.
In just six years, Pentatonix has sold more than 6.4 million albums (in total consumption) in the U.S. alone. They have won three Grammy Awards, received a Daytime Emmy nomination and performed for hundreds of thousands of fans at their sold-out shows across the globe. Their YouTube channel boasts more than 13.5 million subscribers, yielding over 2.6 billion video views and their 2015 self-titled album has been certified gold after debuting #1 on Billboard’s 200.
Additionally, seven of their albums reached the Top 10 on Billboard’s 200 chart (2 at #1) and received multiple RIAA certifications for multi-platinum, platinum and gold selling albums and singles. In 2015, the group released its first tour documentary – On My Way Home – and appeared in the feature film Pitch Perfect 2.
Earlier this year, the group released PTX Vol. 4 – Classics which features their Grammy Award-winning performance of “Jolene” with Dolly Parton, as well as an arrangement of the John Lennon classic “Imagine.”
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.
Aug 23, 2017 | Entertainment, General News
Live Thursday, November 16th, Tickets on Sale Friday, August 25th
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 23, 2017) – Culture Club, featuring Boy George, Roy Hay, Mikey Craig and Jon Moss, is regarded as one of the most iconic 80’s Pop bands. Performing live at Mohegan Sun Arena, Culture Club takes the stage on Thursday, November 16th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $49.00, $39.00 and $29.00 and go on sale Friday, August 25th 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, August 26th, subject to availability.
Since the beginning in 1981 Culture Club has sold more than 50 million records worldwide, lead by their classic hits “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me,” “Karma Chameleon” and “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya.” Culture Club is “a true show band, with a master at its center. If you like to go out, if you like to feel good, if you like to be transported by music, if you are in search of authenticity in a land inundated by fake, …..then this is your gig!” states critic Bob Lefsetz reviewing the 2015 show at The Greek Theatre.
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.
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Aug 21, 2017 | General News
WHAT: Paula Deen celebrates her new book, At The Southern Table with Paula Deen, 3 days before it hits bookstore shelves during Winning Authors event and book launch party at Mohegan Sun.
WHEN: Saturday, September 23rd
Noon – Photo Meet & Greet with Paula
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
4:00pm – Paula’s Party
The Cabaret Theatre
IN DETAIL: Add a pinch of this and a dash of that and what do you get? Paula Deen’s Pre-Launch book event at Mohegan Sun! Presented by Bank Square Books, Paula Deen’s Pre-Launch celebration marks the debut of this savory Southern chef’s new cookbook, At The Southern Table with Paula Deen, with two exciting events! On Saturday, September 23rd, fans can get up-close-and-personal with Paula during an exclusive photo meet & greet at Mohegan Sun. Want even more? Gain access to a private party featuring food samples inspired by her book, a live Q&A, cooking demo, selfies with Paula and more. Both events include a pre-signed copy of Paula’s new book!
Tickets for the photo meet and greet and Paula’s Party can be purchased through Ticketmaster.com. Both events include a pre-signed copy of Paula’s newest cookbook, At The Southern Table with Paula Deen. Personal photos are permitted during Paula’s Party, but are prohibited at the photo meet & greet. Photos will be taken by professional photographer. Signing personalization is prohibited at both events.
Aug 21, 2017 | Entertainment, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 21, 2017) — Legendary artist and popular music icon, Paul Anka, is set to return to Mohegan Sun Arena to perform on Saturday, October 21st at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $49.00, $39.00 and $29.00 and go on sale Friday, August 25th 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, August 26th, subject to availability.
Paul Anka has sold over 90 million sales worldwide and his songs have been performed over 100 million times, some of which include “Put Your Head On My Shoulder,” “Lonely Boy,” “Diana” and “You’re Having My Baby”.
Anka’s New York Times Bestselling autobiography came out in April 2013, published by S. Martin’s Press, entitled “My Way.” During the same time, his new 14-song album entitled Duets was released by Sony Music Entertainment and featured artists such as Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Tom Jones, Celine Dion and Michael Bublé. Duets provides a musical journey through the life and times of Paul Anka and includes heartfelt liner notes written by Anka himself as an introduction to the classic songs he and his collaborators have chosen. Duets set a milestone in Billboard Chart history because with the CD, Anka became the only artist to have a CD on the Billboard Top 100 Chart for seven consecutive decades.
In 2014, Anka saw the release of a song he co-wrote with Michael Jackson entitled, “Love Never Felt So Good” off of Jackson’s album Xscape. As lead song off of Jackson’s CD and it’s first single, it has received massive radio, sales and critical success and reached #1 in over 50 countries.
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.
Aug 16, 2017 | Food & Beverage, General News
Opening in the Race Book in late September
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 16, 2017) – Prepare for the ultimate brew selection when New Belgium Brewing comes to Mohegan Sun in fall 2017! The taproom, featuring a rotating line of sour and seasonal beers, will be located in the Race Book in Casino of the Earth.
The 74-seat New Belgium Brewing Taproom will boast 12 draft lines, featuring Fat Tire Style Ale, Fat Tire Belgium White Ale, IPA’s from the Voodoo Ranger IPA collection, Citradelic Tangerine IPA, Belgian Abby and Trippel beers. Plus, the bar will also occasionally showcase limited and special release beers. New Belgium is the second largest brewer of sour style beers in the world and the largest brewer of sour beers in the USA.
Hours of Operation:
Open Wednesday – Sunday
- Wednesday – Friday: 4:00pm to close
- Saturday & Sunday: Noon to close
For more information, please visit: mohegansun.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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 Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Aug 15, 2017 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Tickets for Sun BrewFest go on sale Friday, August 18th
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 15, 2017) – Sun BrewFest is back! One of Mohegan Sun’s best annual events returns on Saturday, October 7th with an array of craft beers to enjoy. Please your palate and pair your favorite brews with a bite or two as local restaurants feature food for purchase. This year’s event also includes the exclusive Halftime Hops from 6:00pm – 9:00pm and thrilling competition at the Sun BrewFest Cornhole Tournament!
Tickets for Sun BrewFest go on sale Friday, August 18th at 10:00am at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and Ticketmaster. A portion of all ticket prices will go to the Channel 3 Kids Camp. Tickets will be required for entry to all events. All guests in attendance must be 21+.
Grand Tasting
Tap into over 150 of the best beers around during the grand tasting on Saturday, October 7th. Expand your palate with a variety of brew masters pouring out 2 ounce samples of their favorite beers for guests to experience in souvenir, mini pilsner glasses. Try and find your favorite as you taste your way through craft beers, microbrews, imports, domestics and ciders. Live music keeps the entertainment going all day long inside Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom.
Tickets to the grand tasting are $30.00 per person and event runs from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
Halftime Hops presented by Arooga’s
Sporting the best brews, grab another cold one and hangout at Halftime Hops presented by Arooga’s. Mingle from room to room – and game to game – to get your full fix of sports, including baseball and college football broadcasts, while enjoying craft beer and some of the best bites from the Arooga’s kitchen. With unlimited beer and food samples, it’s your chance to have one last toast! Halftime Hops takes place in the Uncas Ballroom’s upper lobby and runs from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
Tickets to Halftime Hops presented by Arooga’s are $50.00 per person.
Cornhole Tournament
Enjoy a beer and toss some bags at the Sun BrewFest Cornhole Tournament! Choose your partner wisely and head to the Sun BrewFest site to register. Buy-in to the Cornhole Tournament is $100.00 and includes entry to the BrewFest grand tasting plus an exclusive VIP tasting preview.
For the most up-to-date information and a list of brewers participating in Sun BrewFest, please visit sunbrewfest.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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 Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Aug 14, 2017 | General News, Special Events
Country superstar becomes 31st performer to receive Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame star!
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 14, 2017) – On Friday, August 11th, Mohegan Sun honored Kenny Chesney with a long overdue Walk of Fame award. Taking place before his second back-to-back show, Chesney joins an exclusive list of entertainers who have stars lining the forecourt of the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Accepting the award, Chesney said, “Thank you so much for having me… We really do enjoy coming here and playing, it’s something we look forward to every year!”
“Kenny Chesney first played here in our Arena in 2008; and while it may be hard for many here today to imagine, following today’s sellout performance Kenny Chesney will have performed before nearly 10 sellout crowds at Mohegan Sun Arena – which is truly remarkable,” said Ray Pineault, President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun.
Kevin Brown, Chairman of the Mohegan Tribal Council, also mentioned, “Mohegan Sun Arena has been open for 15 years and over that 15 years we have accumulated enough shows, sellouts and great stars to become the 3rd best performing arena in the world right here at Mohegan Sun – all because of great fans, especially Country music fans like you folks.”
Kenny Chesney joins the likes of recently inducted Mohegan Sun Walk of Famers New Kids On The Block, Kevin Hart, Bob Seger, Mötley Crüe, Frankie Valli and so many more.
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.
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