Jun 1, 2015 | Entertainment, Special Events
Public event to honor NKOTB in recognition of multiple big-time performances at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, June 12th
What: Mohegan Sun is proud to announce that the next Arena Walk of Fame 
inductee will be New Kids On The Block, a band that has played and packed Mohegan Sun Arena as many times as any act, where after their upcoming concert, will have played 9 performances in the last 8 years alone. That concert, set for June 12th, brings the Pop legends back with the The Main Event tour with special guests Nelly & TLC. And a few hours prior to the concert, Mohegan Sun Arena is long overdue and very excited to present one of the most influential bands of our time, their Walk of Fame star outside of the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, June 12th at 4:00pm
Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office Forecourt
WHO: Mohegan Sun and Tribal Executives
New Kids on the Block
IN DETAIL: Some of Mohegan Sun Arena’s most memorable performers including Bon Jovi, KISS, Rod Stewart, Toby Keith, Taylor Swift, Frankie Valli, Mötley Crüe and so many more have been honored as Walk of Famers and have stars placed outside of the Box Office. NKOTB’s Main Event tour, scheduled for 7:00pm, will mark another sellout, one of many at Mohegan Sun Arena and will make the band the 30th act inducted into the Walk of Fame. For more info on this performance on the evening of June 12th, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment.
The award seeks to recognize those individuals who have made significant contributions to the success of Mohegan Sun as the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination. All of the individuals inducted into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame will have their name engraved on a plaque that will be permanently placed at the entrance to Mohegan Sun Arena.
*The public is invited to attend the event.
Media requests for photography can be sent to:
Erica Gerard, PMK: [email protected]
Cody Chapman, Mohegan Sun: [email protected]
May 28, 2015 | Hot Summer Fun
Millions in cash prizes and giveaways as well as celebrity sightings, pool parties and the hottest names in entertainment
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 28, 2015) – The 18th annual Hot Summer Fun is hotter than ever with big names and fabulous prizes this summer. The celebrations, which kick off June 15th and run through September 6th, will feature millions in cash prizes, giveaways, fireworks displays, as well as the most unforgettable entertainment and nightlife.
Special Events
Swipe your Momentum card all summer long for a chance to win 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK 250! The Roll With Your Top Down Giveaway runs from June 15th to September 4th. Swipe your Momentum card at any kiosk and you could roll out with Free Slot Play, Momentum Dollars or up to 100 entries toward the Grand Prize!
Celebrate the first signs of summer at Hot Summer Fun’s kickoff event, Sun BBQFest! Get fired up for some finger-lickin’ fun during Sun BBQFest. On June 13th & 14th, savor the flavors of the best barbeque around with festivities featuring live music, a beer trailer, barbeque battles and so much more you can sink your teeth into!
Mohegan Sun lights up the sky with an extraordinary fireworks display at the Mid-Summer and End of Summer Sizzlers. Open to all, the fun kicks off at 6:00pm and includes The Wethersfield Farmer’s Market, games for kids of all ages and carnival food favorites, as well as an area for guests 21+. These special parties will be hosted on Sunday, July 26th and Sunday, August 30th. NOTE: Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Other various events will be taking place throughout the summer including Mohegan Sun’s Signature Events series. Don’t miss an exclusive Winning Authors event with beachy bestseller Elin Hilderbrand, author of The Rumor, on Friday June 26th.
Double Up Mondays
Beginning Monday, June 15th, guests can earn double Momentum Dollars from 6:00am to Midnight. Bring a friend to sign up for a Momentum card and double the fun with $10.00 Free Slot Play for you both to enjoy. Season’s Buffett will offer two lunches for $30.00 from 11:00am to 5:00pm then two dinners for $40.00 until close. Todd English’s Tuscany rounds out the double deals with a two for $40.00 Tuscan table offer from 11:30am to 3:00pm.
Cash Dash Tuesdays
Let the money fly all summer long inside Mohegan Sun’s Cash Cube where up to $100,000 is given away every Tuesday. New this year, catch the $2.00 bill inside the Cash Cube and we’ll double your winnings! Beginning Tuesday, June 16th, every half hour from Noon to 2:00pm and 5:00pm to 7:00pm, one lucky Momentum member playing their favorite slot machine will have a chance to enter the Cash Cube. Win up to $10,000 in 60 seconds when you dash to grab the cash each Tuesday this summer.
Power-Your-Play Wednesdays
All summer long, Momentum members can test their luck with PowerPlay Bonusing. Starting Wednesday, June 17th players can try their hand at Virtual Racing when earning 1 status point from 10:00am to Noon, 3:00pm to 5:00pm and 8:00pm to 10:00pm. Prospector’s Plunge takes over PowerPlay Bonusing in July with a $20,000 prize pool per tournament and in August, PowerSpin is the name of the game from 10:00am-10:00pm. September brings the Hot Spot PowerPlay from 10:00am to 2:00pm where guests can win $5.00 to $25.00 of Free Slot Play!
Cash Crew Thursdays
The wild and crazy Cash Crew will give away a total of $10,000 to four lucky guest each Thursday this summer! Starting Thursday, June 18th, play your favorite slot or table and keep your eyes peeled for the Cash Crew and you could win $2,500!
Free & Fun Fridays
Each Friday morning throughout Hot Summer Fun, Mohegan Sun will also be giving away free t-shirts for the first 3,000 Momentum members. Beginning June 19th, shirts will be distributed at the Event Center inside Sticks & Stones and Summer Coat Check starting at 9:00am. A different color shirt will be given each week. Collect all 12 during Hot Summer Fun! Then start the weekend early with the Party on the Rooftop. This 21 and over event allows guests to listen to live music and purchase various treats from rotating food trucks. Party on the Rooftop kicks off on Friday, June 19th with live music by Beatlemania, a tribute to The Beatles. For a complete list of participating bands, click here.
Worth the Wait Weekends
Weekends heat up at Mohegan Sun during Hot Summer Fun. Dance under the stars at GLO – the only nighttime pool party in New England, soak up the sun during three featured Day GLO parties, enjoy a drink under the world’s largest indoor planetarium dome at VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock or party the night away at MIST, a steamy, contemporary venue that sits beneath the water wall in Casino of the Wind.
Let the Music Play
This summer, Mohegan Sun has your concert hookup with 34 concerts drawing a quarter of a million people this summer! The top-ranked Mohegan Sun Arena will be home to hot tours like Ariana Grande, Def Leppard, Shania Twain, Meghan Trainor, Rob Zombie, Idina Menzel, Kelly Clarkson and so much more.
The Wolf Den, which is open seven days a week, free and for guests 21 and over, will see such acts as Andy Grammer, Cassidy Pope, Salt N Pepa among others. Don’t miss the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun with multiple home games inside Mohegan Sun Arena throughout June, July and August!
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular travel destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class golf course and spa, over 85 shops, restaurants, nightclubs and bars, three award-winning entertainment venues including the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena, and three stunning casinos all under one roof. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford, New Haven and Providence, and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and ocean waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, find us on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.
May 27, 2015 | Entertainment, General News
Mohegan Sun Arena to welcome the tour this September; New track and lyric video for “Hunger” Released Today; Band launches behind-the-scenes of Beneath The Skin weekly video series; Highly anticipated sophomore album Beneath The Skin out June 9th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 27, 2015) – OF MONSTERS AND MEN officially announce dates for their upcoming North American headline tour in support of their highly anticipated sophomore album, Beneath The Skin [Republic Records], out June 9th.
This tour kicks off August 5th in Calgary, Alberta Canada and plays major markets across the continent and concludes October 17 in San Diego, CA. Mohegan Sun Arena will welcome the band for a Saturday, September 26th concert, beginning at 7:30pm and will feature special guests, Highasakite
Tickets are $35.00 and go on sale Friday, June 5th through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. 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 Saturday, June 6th, subject to availability.
Fans can access a special pre-sale via the group’s official site, today. This adds to their already packed summer schedule with confirmed festival appearances including Sasquatch, Osheaga, Lollapolooza, Toronto Urban Roots Festival, Austin City Limits and more.
Yesterday the band released a new track “Hunger” off of the LP. The haunting tack premiered on Nylon.com and is available for instant download with purchase of Beneath The Skin. Watch it here! On “Hunger” Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir recalls: “The first idea for “Hunger” came on our last tour. I was always playing this one verse again and again on the bus, obsessing over it. Some songs kind of do that to you. So it was in the works for a long time before we actually started making a song out of it.” Those who pre-order the album will also receive instant downloads of “Crystals,” “I Of The Storm” and “Empire.” Pre-order it here!
In addition, as fans await the arrival of Beneath The Skin, the multi-platinum Icelandic group have created a series of intimate behind-the-scene vignettes following the making of the record. A new clip will premiere each week leading up to the June 9th release. The exclusive series documents Beneath The Skin’s creation with up-close-and-personal documentary footage and dives into the stories behind the album’s lyrics, production, composition and more. You can watch the first clip on Billboard.com.
Meanwhile, the music video for Beneath The Skin’s first single “Crystals” debuted last week with Entertainment Weekly raving “(The video) Led by Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir with gold-flaked eye shadow and metallic accents dripping from her lashes – overseeing her bandmates in an almost-Frankensteinian affair, the video is as captivating as its track.” Check out the breathtaking video here.
OF MONSTERS AND MEN have come a long way from their native Iceland. They quickly became a phenomenon in 2011 with the quadruple-platinum “Little Talks” and their chart-topping debut, My Head Is An Animal, which has since moved 2 million copies worldwide. Since then, the group has delivered rapturous performances at festivals such as Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Coachella, Newport Folk Festival, Osheaga, Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds, Pukkelpop, and Splendour in the Grass as well as at countless sold out headline shows the world over. They have charmed TV audiences with appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Graham Norton Show and Saturday Night Live. In the midst of it all, they lent the single “Dirty Paws” to a trailer for The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and the iPhone 5 introduction video, while “Silhouettes” was featured on The Hunger Games: Catching Fire soundtrack.
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. 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.
May 21, 2015 | Food & Beverage
Give Dad an unforgettable day with dining and shopping specials on June 21st
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 21, 2015) – Thank Dad for all he’s done for you with a Father’s Day he’ll cherish. Mohegan Sun is dishing out all the best dining and shopping specials for Fathers and families to enjoy.
Todd English’s Tuscany will be hosting a Father’s Day 4 course tasting menu. The specialty dinner will feature a deluxe menu including a wedge salad, ricotta gnocchi, and grilled swordfish in a celeriac puree with watercress salad, radish, shaved fennel, topped with a citrus vinaigrette. Finish off the meal with a small chocolate cake with vanilla gelato for dessert. The dinner is $60.00 per person or $90.00 per person with a wine pairing.
Surf & Turf is on the menu for a spectacular Father’s Day at BALLO Italian Restaurant. Families are invited to bring in their Dads to enjoy shrimp and crispy pecorino potatoes accompanied by a 24 oz. bone-in rib eye for only $57.00.
On Father’s Day Hash House A Go Go will feature “Dad-approved” selections including Papi Chulo hash, Felix’s “Front of the TV Meal” and a peanut butter and banana flapjack!
Geno’s Fast Break will take 20% off any meal and beverage for Dad and Geno’s Pub will feature a burger and draft beer special for just $16.99. On Father’s Day, Geno’s Bagels, Sweets & Subs will dish out Dad’s choice of pancakes or eggs with home fries or toast and bacon or sausage for only $8.99. Wok On by Geno’s Fast Break will take 50% off one combo for Dad’s on June 21st.
No Father’s Day would be complete without a sweet treat. Stop by Ben & Jerry’s for an ice cream cake for Dad. Cake prices start at $18.99 and require 48 hour notice.
Follow up the Father’s Day meal with a little shopping at The Shops at Mohegan Sun. Bluwire has The Revo on special for just $116.99, a perfect gift for the Dad who loves technology. Robert Graham is also treating all Dads to $50.00 off a purchase of $300.00 or more.
Round our your Father’s Day festivities with a trip to Clay Pipe from June 19th to June 21st for 20% off five of the best cigars including the Cohiba Comador Toro Grande, the Davidoff Spec “R” Turbo and more!
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.
May 19, 2015 | Entertainment, General News
Mohegan Sun Arena welcomes tour October 8th; With special guest In This Moment and support From Ashes To New – Fueled by Monster Energy & Produced by Frank Productions / NS2 / Cmoore Live
Five Finger Death Punch launch preview of first single, “Jekyll And Hyde” from forthcoming new album, Got Your Six
New Papa Roach 2nd single “Gravity” headed to radio June 1st
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 19, 2015) – With 10 #1 singles and over 25 Top 10 singles between them, millions of video streams and fans all over the globe FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and PAPA ROACH have been dominating the airwaves throughout their careers. The two bands – who have also been heralded by fans and press alike as having killer live shows – have come together for the first time to co-headline North America arenas this fall, fueled by Monster Energy and produced by Frank Productions/NS2. Mohegan Sun Arena is scheduled for a Thursday, October 8th concert beginning at 6:15pm.
Tickets are $40.00 and go on sale Friday, May 22nd through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. 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 Saturday, May 23rd, subject to availability.
Larry Frank, CEO of Frank Productions/NS2 notes: “Five Finger Death Punch and Papa Roach are the two most dynamic live rock bands touring today. We can’t wait to blow away fans across the U.S. with a show this huge.”
In an innovative move, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and PAPA ROACH actively involved the fans by giving them the opportunity to request the tour come to their city via a “demand campaign” housed at http://demand.fivefingerdeathpunch.com/ and http://demand.paparoach.com/
An overwhelming 1.5 million people responded to the call to action and made their voices heard.
Says Zoltan Bathory (guitar) of Five Finger Death Punch: “This tour is shaping up to be the perfect storm. We are really good friends with Papa Roach, so for years we’ve been talking about touring together and it’s finally coming together in a big way. Both 5fdp and Papa Roach are bands of the people – our fans are who propelled us to success. So what better way than to give the fans ownership in the tour? In the world of Wikipedia and Kickstarter where crowd funding and crowd sourcing has become the standard of community effort and the new way of making things happen this might quite possibly be the future of touring – you simply ask the fans where they want you to go”. “We are super excited to be sharing the stage on this co-headliner with FFDP,” says PAPA ROACH vocalist, Jacoby Shaddix. “This will give Papa Roach the chance to put on the best, most epic live show to date. Our fans are going to be so stoked for these shows coming up. We seriously can’t wait to get out on the road for this tour.”
Exclusive 5FDP/PR ticket & VIP pre-sale start: Wednesday 5/20, 10:00am est
Local venue & radio pre-sale kick off: Thursday, 5/21, 10am local time
For more info and details on Five Finger Death Punch and Papa Roach VIP package offerings, go to fivefingerdeathpunch.com/tour and paparoach.com/events
Special guests will be IN THIS MOMENT with support from debut artist FROM ASHES TO NEW. Fans will get to see four of Rock’s most exciting, relevant bands under one roof on one night for $40 – a nice price for a package sure to excite fans who voted to bring the tour to their town.
Coinciding with the tour announcement today, the bands also launched a special video about the tour which contains a pre-view to the first new single, “Jekyll and Hyde,” from FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH’s much-anticipated forthcoming sixth full-length studio album, Got Your Six, to be released globally on August 28, 2015. Watch the video teaser here: http://on.fb.me/1B90jZR
PAPA ROACH released their 8th studio album F.E.A.R. which features the #1 single, “Face Everything And Rise”, “Warriors” and “Gravity,” the 2nd single which will be released on June 1st, 2015. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/tIgtaM7OV4g . “Papa Roach‘s Jacoby Shaddix is the human equivalent of an energy drink. He is a firecracker who also happens to be keenly self-aware, candid to a near-fault … but he hasn’t lost any of the spark that helped propel Papa Roach to multi-platinum status…” says Alternative Press. 2015 marks the 15th Anniversary of Infest, the band’s breakthrough album, which has sold over 8 million albums to date.
Joining FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and PAPA ROACH on the biggest rock tour of the Fall are Special Guest and fan favorites IN THIS MOMENT. Maria Brink (vocals) and Chris Howorth (guitars) of IN THIS MOMENT noted: “We are beyond excited to tour North America with our good friends Five Finger Death Punch and Papa Roach! Our bands have known each other for a long time and have done various shows and tours together over the years, but we’ve never combined forces like this. It’s big and it’s beautiful, faces will be melted, souls will be crushed–this is definitely a tour not to be missed!” Watch the video for “Sex Metal Barbie” from their current album, Black Widow, here: http://bit.ly/1dgcUoJ
The tour line up is rounded out by one of Rock’s newest standouts, FROM ASHES TO NEW. Vocalist Matt Brandyberry says: “We are beyond ecstatic to be a part of such an amazing lineup. This honestly, is a dream come true for us to be playing with such inspirational artists. We can’t thank everyone enough for believing in us as musicians and giving us the chance to show the world what we are made of!” From Ashes To New’s fan-generated lyric video for “Downfall” debuts today on http://www.altpress.com
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH headlined North American arenas to great success last fall. Their previous albums THE WRONG SIDE OF HEAVEN AND THE RIGHTEOUS SIDE OF HELL, VOLUME 1 and VOLUME 2 both debuted on the U.S. Billboard album chart at #2 within a four-month period in 2013, as well as in the top ten mainstream charts all around the world. Volume 1 has since gone gold in the U.S. and Canada, and between them, the two albums feature three #1 radio hit singles – “Lift Me Up” featuring Rob Halford of Judas Priest, “Battle Born” and “Wrong Side Of Heaven”, the video to which has over 26 million views to date.
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. 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.
May 18, 2015 | Entertainment, General News
The Nick Jonas “Live In Concert” Tour Kicks Off September 6th; Tickets on sale May 22nd at Livenation.com and Ticketmaster; Tour heads to Mohegan Sun Arena on September 11th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 18, 2015) – Just off the heels of his performance at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, music’s newest leading man, Nick Jonas, announced today details behind his upcoming North American solo tour. The NICK JONAS “LIVE IN CONCERT” TOUR, produced exclusively by Live Nation, will kick off on September 6th as the versatile recording artist, performer and actor sets out on the road in support of his critically-acclaimed self-titled solo album via Island Records. The much anticipated tour will make stops in 19 cities throughout the U.S. and Canada with dates in New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, Chicago and San Francisco and also includes an early stop at Mohegan Sun Arena for a Friday, September 11th concert, set for 8:00pm. Pop music breakout, BeBe Rexha, will join the tour as a special guest.
Tickets are $39.50 and go on sale Friday, May 22nd through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. 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 Saturday, May 23rd, subject to availability.
Citi® cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, May 19 at 10:00am local time through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com.
As 2015 proves to be another breakthrough year – with captivating performances of his chart-topping singles, “Chains” and “Jealous,” on countless award and TV show including the Academy of Country Music Awards, Kids Choice Awards, The Voice, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the breakout solo powerhouse has now joined forces with Republic Records’ West Coast rapper-producer, Sage the Gemini, to release their sultry summer collaboration, “Good Thing.” The single is available now via all digital retailers (purchase links are below).
In addition to his musical accomplishments, this spring, Jonas began production on the James Franco-produced film, GOAT and Ryan Murphy’s upcoming horror-comedy series, Scream Queens. Jonas will make multiple guest appearances in Scream Queens, which airs on FOX this Fall and stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Emma Roberts and Lea Michele. The multi-talented recording artist and actor will also return to his lead role as prized MMA fighter, Nate Kulina, in Season 2 of DirecTV Audience Network’s television show, Kingdom, which premiered to stellar reviews last October.
“GOOD THING” PURCHASE LINKS
Explicit Version
Music: http://smarturl.it/SageJonasGoodThing
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/SageJonasGoodThingGP
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/SageJonasGoodThingAZ
Edited Version
Music: http://smarturl.it/SageJonasGoodThingEd
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/SageGoodThingEdGP
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/SageGoodThingEdAZ
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. 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.
May 14, 2015 | Employment
Jeff Hamilton, Vice President of Human Resources
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 14, 2015)- Mohegan Sun is very pleased to announce the promotion of Jeff Hamilton to Assistant General Manager of Mohegan Sun. In this new position, Hamilton will support the President and General Manager in execution of all job duties. Additionally, he will oversee the strategic direction of business operations and the financial performance of Mohegan Sun in coordination with the President, as well as other senior management.
Hamilton has been with Mohegan Sun since 2004, most recently serving as the Vice President of Human Resources. He has also held several important key management positions within Human Resources and Advertising during his time with Mohegan Sun.
In addition to his new role, Hamilton will also ensure compliance with preference, gaming regulations and internal controls. He will participate in the review and decision making process of facility upgrades, modifications and renovations. Furthermore, he will develop, implement and monitor a strategic business plan in-order to achieve organizational goals.
Hamilton received a bachelor’s degree at Seton Hall University and a master’s degree at the University of New Haven. He is a member of the Mohegan Tribe and has been part of organizations like the United Way and the Connecticut Adoption Resource Association during his time 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, 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.
May 11, 2015 | Entertainment, General News, Hot Summer Fun
Rock bands to play Mohegan Sun Arena on July 30th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 11, 2015) – 3 Doors Down has announced the band’s summer touring plans will feature a joint run with Seether for more than a dozen dates. Mohegan Sun Arena welcomes the Rock tour for a Thursday, July 30th concert, set for 7:30pm. Prior to the tour, the band will be in the studio recording a new album with multi-platinum hit record producer Matt Wallace. 3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold shares, “We’re excited to be heading in to the studio with Matt to make a new 3 Doors Down record! We can’t wait to get some of these new songs we’ve been playing live put to tape. This is shaping up to be our best album yet!”
Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale Friday, May 15th through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. 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 Saturday, May 16th subject to availability.
The Seether run begins on July 7th in Laredo, TX. A VIP pre-sale will go live TODAY at Noon local time. Tickets and VIP packages can be purchased at the band’s web site 3doorsdown.com. Guitarist Chris Henderson shares, “Touring with our friends in Seether is always a blast! We have quite a bit of road history together and they’ve played our annual Better Life Foundation event in the past. Looking forward to a summer full of great Rock shows, and most importantly, seeing our fans!”
Since forming in 1995, Mississippi Rock quintet 3 Doors Down has sold more than 16 million albums worldwide, garnered three Grammy nominations, two American Music Awards, and five BMI Pop Awards for songwriting, including BMI’s coveted “Songwriter of the Year” award. The band’s debut album, 2000’s The Better Life, which is now certified six times platinum, featured the smash hit “Kryptonite.” Their sophomore album, 2002’s Away from the Sun, saw similar success with its radio mainstays “When I’m Gone” and “Here Without You.” Their subsequent efforts 2005’s platinum certified Seventeen Days and 2008’s 3 Doors Down debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 200 chart. In 2012, 3 Doors Down released The Greatest Hits, a collection of nine #1 hits and three new songs, returning to the Top 5 at radio with “One Light.” The band began recording their sixth studio album in spring, 2015.
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. 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.
May 11, 2015 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 15th at 10:00am
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 11, 2015) – Theresa Caputo, psychic medium and star of the hit TLC show, Long Island Medium, will be appearing live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, July 19th at 3:00pm. Theresa will give interactive readings to audience members throughout the show and will also share personal stories about her life and her unique gifts.
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 15th at 10:00am and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or 1.800.745.3000. Tickets start at $39.75 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, May 16th, subject to availability. Purchasing a ticket does not guarantee a reading.
The highly-rated show Long Island Medium follows Theresa’s life as a typical Long Island wife and mom with one very big difference…she can communicate with the dead. Since she cannot “turn off” this gift, messages from departed loved ones can come through at any time. The local car mechanic, manicurist or cashier at the bagel shop may find themselves receiving a spontaneous reading from Theresa as she goes about her day. The unique challenges that her special abilities create for her husband of 22 years, Larry, and her two children, aged 20 and 24 and how they cope, are also a main theme on the show.
Theresa’s second book titled You Can’t Make This Stuff Up was released in September 2014 and debuted at #9 on the NY Times Best Sellers List. Her first book titled There’s More to Life Than This debuted in the fall of 2013.
Theresa has been a practicing medium for 10 years and is a certified medium with the Forever-Family Foundation, an organization dedicated to connecting science with the afterlife. She helps individuals find closure by connecting them with their departed loved ones. For Theresa, this is not just her job… this is her life. Learn more about Theresa at theresacaputo.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. 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. 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.
May 4, 2015 | Special Events
Celebration featuring a benefit concert headlined by Trace Adkins, career services and so much more November 11th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 4, 2015) – Career fairs, workshops, a charity concert and so much more – the possibilities are endless at the inaugural Vets Rock at Mohegan Sun this November. Hosted by Til Duty is Done and Mohegan Sun the day will feature special services and activities for veterans and their families – as well as a benefit concert headlined by Country music superstar, Trace Adkins.
Career Fair, Workshops and Auction
Vets Rock is taking over Mohegan Sun’s Convention Center. All convention rooms and the full 38,000 square-foot Uncas Ballroom will be converted into a conference space featuring a career fair, resume assistance, professional suit fittings and more.
Half of the Convention Center will host the Hiring Our Heroes Workshop with interview prep and resume assistance. Guests will also have the opportunity to be fitted for a professional suit by Suiting Warriors. From 10:30am to 5:00pm, veterans are invited to take part in the career fair featuring at least 100 employers from throughout the state. The career fair will take place in the other half of the Convention Center. A family area will be available where veterans can bring their children while they explore the services available.
On Wednesday, a variety of other services will be available throughout the day in the upper level of the Convention Center for veterans to take advantage of including art therapy, yoga, music therapy, VA claim representatives, veteran legal affairs and much more.
Also on Wednesday, November 11th in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, there will be a special art show and auction headlined by a custom piece designed by John Herz. Additional programming will continually be added so please be sure to check mohegansun.com for the latest programming for the Vets Rock event.
Vets Rock Concert
The celebration goes out with a bang when Trace Adkins headlines a special Vets Rock Concert inside Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:30pm. The concert, emceed by Tony Orlando, will also feature special guests Dropkick Murphys and Madison Rising. Tickets for this event are $49.00 and $29.00 and go on sale May 16th through Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office. A special presale for veterans will begin on May 4th. To participate and receive a presale password, register for the Service Expo or as a job-seeker for the Hiring Our Heroes job fair.
About Til Duty is Done
Til Duty is Done is an organization helping to restore and improve the lives of veterans. Targeting veterans who are at risk for homelessness, Til Duty is Done creates delineates an efficient path to success to enable our veterans to have sustainable post military employment. Their mission is to serve, empower and engage veterans through supportive housing and employment opportunities.
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.
inductee will be New Kids On The Block, a band that has played and packed Mohegan Sun Arena as many times as any act, where after their upcoming concert, will have played 9 performances in the last 8 years alone. That concert, set for June 12th, brings the Pop legends back with the The Main Event tour with special guests Nelly & TLC. And a few hours prior to the concert, Mohegan Sun Arena is long overdue and very excited to present one of the most influential bands of our time, their Walk of Fame star outside of the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
