Dec 29, 2015 | Breaking News, General News, Travel & Leisure
Travel and Leisure readers agree, Mohegan Sun is home to Connecticut’s premier hotel
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 29, 2015) – Located alongside and providing panoramic views of the Thames River and surrounding New England countryside, the 34-story hotel at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT is one of the most beautiful towers in all of Connecticut. And it is being recognized now as one of the best too, in a recent article showcasing the best hotels in every state in Travel and Leisure!
The scores came in from hotels that T+L readers have voted on in the publication’s World’s Best Awards. Everything from quality of rooms, location, service, dining options, nightlife and value were rated. It’s hard to argue with where things netted out too, as once guests and business goers arrive, they’re treated to one of the most impeccable and breathtaking hotel lobbies to be found anywhere. From there, Mohegan Sun’s hotel has 1,200 spacious and elegantly appointed rooms and over 170 luxury filled suites. Thirty dining options, including the likes of Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain and Michael Jordan’s Steak House, as well as a 22,000 square-foot spa & fitness center and a 27,000 square-foot solarium with an indoor/outdoor pool and whirlpool, are just steps away as well.
In the fall of 2016, Mohegan Sun is also slated to open another hotel tower, Earth Tower, that will feature 400 deluxe guest rooms, indoor pool and fitness center and even more meeting space. For more information, visit: Earth Tower.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 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.
Dec 28, 2015 | Special Events
WHAT: 
Michael Cudlitz, who plays Sergeant Abraham Ford on the hit show The Walking Dead, visits Mohegan Sun on Saturday, January 16th for a Reality Check event.
WHEN/WHERE:
Saturday, January 16th
Live Q&A – 7:00pm
Free Signing – 7:30pm
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Star of The Walking Dead, Michael Cudlitz, makes a special appearance in The Shops concourse as part of Mohegan Sun’s Reality Check. The acclaimed actor who plays Sergeant Abraham Ford in the hit horror series The Walking Dead greets fans on January 16th with a live Q&A at 7:00pm followed by a signing at 7:30pm.
Participation is one a first-come first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, Michael Cudlitz will only be signing one piece of memorabilia or the headshot given out at the event per person. There will be no personal photos or photo personalization. This event is bracelet-only. Bracelets will be distributed at 5:00pm at the signing area in The Shops concourse. Participants must have a bracelet in order to gain entry into the signing line.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 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.
Dec 17, 2015 | Special Events
WHAT: Join Chubby Checker on Saturday, December 26th at 6:00pm as he signs copies of his latest album during a Signings & Sightings event at Mohegan Sun.
WHEN: Saturday, December 26th
6:00pm – Free Signing Event
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: The pioneer behind “The Twist,” Chubby Checker gets up-close-and-personal with fans before his Wolf Den performance during an exclusive Signings & Sightings event. Join Chubby as he signs copies of his latest release, Snapshot, in The Shops concourse on Saturday, December 26th.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, signing personalization or photos taken with personal cameras are prohibited. Chubby Checker will only be signing copies of his latest album Snapshot. This event is bracelet-only. Snapshot must be purchased at Spin Street on the day of the event in order to receive a bracelet for entry into the signing event.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 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.
Dec 16, 2015 | Entertainment, General News
With special guest Dustin Lynch; Tickets on sale Friday, January 8th
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 16, 2015) – Luke Bryan will embark on a brand new tour for 2016, the “Kill The Lights Tour.” The first leg will launch on February 16th in Indiana and heads to Uncasville, CT for a concert on both Friday, February 26th and Saturday, February 27th. Citi is the official credit card of Luke’s “Kill the Lights Tour.”
Tickets are $139.00 and $99.00 and go on sale Friday, January 8th through Ticketmaster and livenation.com. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets are also on sale at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, January 9th, subject to availability.
Luke Bryan’s career boasts over four million in album sales and multiple #1 singles, most recently with the hit, “Strip It Down,” from his platinum selling album, Kill The Lights. Bryan is also nominated for two People’s Choice awards, coming up on January 6th and recently was named “Entertainer of the Year” at the 2015 Country Music 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. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. 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.” 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 15, 2015 | Special Events
WHAT: Meet Karina Smirnoff and Aaron Carter, season 9 Dancing With The Stars partners, at Mohegan Sun as part of two special Reality Check events on Sunday, January 3rd.
WHEN/ WHERE: Sunday, January 3rd
Live Q&A – 1:00pm & 6:00pm
The Cabaret Theatre
Free Signing – 2:00pm & 7:00pm
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Straight from the ballroom, Karina Smirnoff and Aaron Carter of Dancing With The Stars get set to “wow” fans during two exclusive Reality Check events at Mohegan Sun. On January 3rd, the dynamic dancing duo light up The Cabaret Theatre stage with two chances to see their scorching performance, followed by a Q&A and autograph session at 1:00pm and 6:00pm.
And if that’s not enough fancy footwork, don’t miss Dancing With The Stars Live at Mohegan Sun Arena on January 8th and 9th.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, signing personalization or photos taken with personal cameras are prohibited. Headshots will be given out at the event.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 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.
Dec 10, 2015 | Entertainment
Who Wants To Be President? The 2016 Tour comes to Mohegan Sun on June 18th
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 10, 2015) — Bill O’Reilly and Dennis Miller’s Who Wants To Be President? The 2016 Tour comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, June 18th at 7:30pm. With their unique mix of political commentary and good-natured humor, in addition to the duo’s great rapport, this is one show you do not want to miss.
Tickets are $125.00, $95.00, $75.00 and $55.00 and are currently on sale through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
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. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won
“Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the 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, 2015 | Entertainment, General News
Paper Gods Tour kicks off March 28, 2016 and will support release of band’s latest Billboard Top 10 album
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 8, 2015) – In what is promising to be one of the most eagerly anticipated tours of 2016, multi-platinum superstars Duran Duran have announced that they will hit the road for an extensive North American arena and amphitheatre tour next year in support of their current album Paper Gods. The legendary band, CHIC, led by guitarist Nile Rodgers, will appear as special guests on almost all of the dates with an additional support act to be announced. Rodgers served as a producer on Paper Gods and has enjoyed a long collaborative history with Duran Duran. Mohegan Sun Arena is primed for a Thursday, April 7th concert, beginning at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $83.90 and $63.90 and go on sale Saturday, December 12th through Ticketmaster and livenation.com. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets are also on sale at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, December 13th, subject to availability.
The Paper Gods Tour will kick off on March 28, 2016 in Durham, NC and will be divided into two legs. The first runs through April with shows up and down the East Coast of America into Canada, including Washington DC, Brooklyn, NY, Atlanta, Austin and Montreal. The second leg returns the band to the road Stateside in July and continues through early August with shows in Las Vegas, Irvine, San Diego, Toronto and more.
Every ticket purchased online for Duran Duran’s 2016 headline tour will receive a standard physical copy of Paper Gods. Fans will receive an email 10-14 days after purchase containing redemption instructions. Festival dates are not included.
Members of the Duran Duran Fan Community will have access to pre-sale tickets and exclusive VIP packages beginning Wednesday, December 9th at 10:00am local venue time through duranduranmusic.com. Citi® cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Thursday, December 10th at 10:00am local time through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit citiprivatepass.com. Fans with the Live Nation mobile app will have access to a password-free presale starting Friday, December 11th at 10:00am at Ticketmaster-ticketed venues. The app is available via the App Store and Google Play.
Duran Duran’s four original members: singer Simon Le Bon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, bassist John Taylor, and drummer Roger Taylor, performed a few special West Coast shows with CHIC around the release of Paper Gods in October before embarking on a U.K. arena tour that wraps up on December 12th.
In its review of the band’s recent Leeds show, The Guardian raved that “everything that is wonderful about Pop music seems to occupy the triumphant final half hour, as a sea of blondes, brunettes and husbands come together to bellow ‘Planet Earth,’ ‘Girls on Film,’ ‘Rio,’ and the rest. Every arm is raised skyward in a giant communal bonding, an audiovisual illustration of Le Bon’s insistence that ‘music is a healing force.’”
Paper Gods was released worldwide on September 11th and bowed at #10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album chart, earning Duran Duran its highest-charting album in 22 years.
For more information on Duran Duran, visit: duranduran.com
About Live Nation Entertainment
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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. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. 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.” 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, 2015 | Gaming, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 8, 2015) – With the total coming in at $2,075,841, Lauren Renaldi of Oakdale, CT,
struck it big on Saturday, December 5th, hitting the Pai Gow Poker Progressive Jackpot! Located in Casino of the Earth, this table game progressive jackpot was at the highest total for any of its kind in New England at the time it was won. Congratulations to Lauren!
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 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.
Dec 4, 2015 | Entertainment, General News
Tour starts on February 19th and comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on February 25th
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 4, 2015) – Following his acclaimed Broadway debut, Michael Flatley is proud to announce the highly anticipated U.S. tour of his Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games which, like the current Broadway engagement, Mr. Flatley himself will headline in what will mark his final onstage appearances as a performer following a remarkable 20 year run as the creator and star of the Lord of the Dance franchise. The production, subtitled Dangerous Games, which has already performed to sold-out audiences at the Playhouse Theatre in London and the Lyric Theatre in New York, will kick off its national tour at the BB&T Center in Florida and visit major cities in the U.S. including Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Las Vegas and Los Angeles, among many others. Mohegan Sun Arena will host Lord of the Dance for a 7:30pm show on Thursday, February 25th.
Tickets are $49.00 and go on sale Monday, December 7th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Tuesday, December 8th subject to availability.
“We have heard requests from our fans across the country who could not make it to New York to bring the show to them and we have decided to do a small tour of the U.S.” said creator and performer Michael Flatley. “I haven’t performed in America for years and we are really looking forward to ending this tour and my time on stage with a bang!
Live Nation added, “Live Nation is thrilled to be part of the North American dates on the exciting Lord Of The Dance tour as the legendary Michael Flatley embarks on his farewell tour. He is an incredible talent and an inspiration for artists around the world.”
Trailblazing Irish dancer Michael Flatley is the creator of the internationally-recognizable brand Lord of the Dance which singlehandedly brought Irish Dance to a global audience with productions in countless countries around the world for over two decades. Of The Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games on Broadway, The New York Times said: “Undeniably exciting… Mr. Flatley’s charisma is incomparable.”
Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games features a troupe of Irish Dance’s most accomplished performers, as well as Flatley protégés Morgan Comer, James Keegan and Fergal Keaney in the title role of the “Lord of the Dance.” The show also features exciting and ground-breaking new technology, including holographs, special effects lighting, dancing robots, world champion acrobats and, of course, the greatest team of Irish Dancers in the world. The score is composed by Gerard Fahy.
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. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. 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.” 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, 2015 | Food & Beverage
WHAT: 
Jersey Mike’s has its grand opening and ribbon cutting in the Casino of the Sky Valet entrance on December 17th with a ribbon cutting at 1:00pm.
WHEN/WHERE:
Thursday, December 17th
1:00pm Ribbon Cutting
IN DETAIL:
Jersey Mike’s, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, holds its grand opening in the Casino of the Sky Valet entrance on Thursday, December 17th! This will be Mohegan Holding’s third Jersey Mike’s location in CT with the next location slated to open in Marlboro, MA. Mohegan Holding is committed to a total of 12 Jersey Mike’s locations in addition to 24 Smashburger and 15 Arooga’s locations in CT, MA and RI.
Jersey Mike’s at Mohegan Sun will be open from 11:00am to 10:00pm Sunday through Thursday and 11:00am to Midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. To learn more about Jersey Mike’s, please visit their website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 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.
