Oct 30, 2013 | Food & Beverage, General News
Guests can enjoy a variety of dining and retail specials on November 28th
To celebrate a day of food, family and friends, Mohegan Sun will be offering a number of dining and retail specials this Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 28th.
At Todd English’s Tuscany, guests can feast on a three-course dinner for $34.00 per person. Start the meal off with a salad of roasted beets, whipped goat cheese, spiced nuts, mixed greens and brown butter balsamic vinaigrette, followed by a main course of sage brined heritage turkey, sausage potato stuffing, roasted root vegetables, bacon dijon Brussels petals, grappa cranberry sauce and giblet gravy. For dessert, enjoy warm apple crisp with cranberry ice cream and Grand Marnier whipped cream.
A special Thanksgiving Day menu will also be offered at Ballo Italian Restaurant for $42.00 per person. This includes a round of classic Caesar salad or arugula, parmigiano, pine nuts & lemon or butternut squash soup. For the second course, enjoy roasted turkey, apple sage stuffing, family-style gravy, cranberry sauce, whipped sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts with pancetta. To top it off, indulge in cheesecake with apple & cranberry or a cannoli.
Seasons Buffet will be featuring such Thanksgiving classics as rotisserie turkey, wild mushroom & sausage stuffing, cranberry sauce, apple and pumpkin pie, as well as some non-traditional dishes including harvest ravioli, bourbon-molasses mashed sweet potatoes, apple cider sorbet and much more.
Seasons Buffet Prices
Breakfast: Child $6.50, Adult $12.50
Lunch: Child $11.50, Adult $21.00
Dinner: Child $14.00, Adult $25.00
Child price for children ages 6 to 12. All pricing includes tax. Gratuity is not included.
Other Thanksgiving-inspired menus can be found at Hash House A Go Go, Virgil’s,
The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, Michael Jordan’s Steak House, Bar Americain,
Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and Ben & Jerry’s.
Special Thanksgiving Day restaurant hours are as followed:
Tuscany
Breakfast: 6:00am-11:00am
Lunch: None
Dinner: 2:00pm-10:00pm
Seasons Buffet
Breakfast: 7:30am-10:59am
Lunch: 11:00am-4:59pm
Dinner: 5:00pm-9:00pm
Hash House A Go Go
Brunch: 7:00am-5:00pm
Dinner: 5:00pm-Close
Thanksgiving Specials: 11:00am-Close
After dinner, the discounts continue with 50% off all Fall, Harvest and Thanksgiving merchandise at The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store as well as 10% off Oakley backpacks and Oakley hats at Sunglasses USA from Friday through Sunday.
For more information on Thanksgiving dining and retail specials at Mohegan Sun, please visit mohegansun.com.
About Mohegan Sun
Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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, like on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.
Oct 25, 2013 | General News, Special Events, Sports
An evening of candid conversation with NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal on Saturday, November 23rd
WHAT: Hosted by ESPN’s Sage Steele, future hall of famer Shaquille O’Neal stars in an exclusive Winning Moments event on Saturday, November 23rd.
WHEN/WHERE:
Saturday, November 23rd
Doors Open: 7:00pm
Event Begins: 8:00pm
Location: Uncas Ballroom
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun’s Winning Moments is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows guests to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s greatest sports legends. Hosted by ESPN’s Sage Steele, Shaquille O’Neal will recall his finest winning moments in front of a live, participating audience. Get a first-hand account of Shaq’s incredible journey through 19 years of domination in the NBA.
Tickets are $25.00 per person and are on sale now through Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
About Shaquille O’Neal
Shaquille O’Neal is widely regarded as one of the most dominant athletes of all time as well as one of the greatest centers in professional basketball history. O’Neal, a graduate of Louisiana State University, is one of the few pro players ever to reach the Finals with three different teams (Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat). He started his career with the Orlando Magic in 1992 and finished it with the Boston Celtics, retiring after 19 memorable seasons. During his career, “Shaq” would produce some of the most staggering numbers of any player to grace the hardwood as well as amassing countless accolades. He was named an all-star 15 times, a member of four professional Championship teams, 2-time scoring champ, 1992-1993 “Rookie of the Year” honors and holds claim to the 6th most total points in history with 28,596. O’Neal can now be seen regularly alongside colleagues and former basketball stars Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and host Ernie Johnson on TNT’s Inside the NBA.
About Mohegan Sun
Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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, like on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.
Oct 25, 2013 | Entertainment, General News
“That’s My Kind Of Night Tour” Heads to Mohegan Sun Arena on January 23rd
“ACM Entertainer of the Year” Luke Bryan announced today a new headline tour will launch the first of 2014, “That’s My Kind of Night Tour.” The tour will kick-off its first leg in January16th in Columbus, Ohio and making it way to Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, January 23rd for a 7:30pm performance. The huge Country tour will feature Lee Brice and Cole Swindell.
Tickets are $99.50 and $79.50 and go on sale Friday, November 1st 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 Saturday, November 2nd, subject to availability.
Luke Bryan is currently nominated for three CMA Awards, “Entertainer of the Year,” “Male Vocalist” and “Musical Event” for “The Only Way I Know” with Jason Aldean and Eric Church. The show will air live on ABC on November 6th from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. Luke also has two nominations for the upcoming American Music Awards on ABC on Sunday, November 24th – “Favorite Male Artist”- Country and “Favorite Album- Country.”
Luke’s career now boasts over four million in album sales with seven #1 singles. His recent album, Crash My Party, sold 527,783 units in its first week of release in mid-August, making it the largest sales debut for a Country male artist since 2004. It also topped both the Billboard 200 and Country sales charts and is the third highest album to debut across all genres this year. Additionally, Luke is one of only two Country artists that have sold more than a half-million copies of an album in a single week since 2008. This is Bryan’s second consecutive Top 200 #1 album. Crash My Party has now sold over one million copies and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 5th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #3 in 2012 and ranked it in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. Venues Today also named Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in mid-year Top Stops for 2013. 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.
Oct 24, 2013 | Entertainment, General News
Mohegan Sun Arena welcomes the band on February 15th; tickets on sale Saturday, November 2nd
Kings of Leon announced today the first leg of their American tour in support of their recently released album, Mechanical Bull. The band will kick off the “2014 Mechanical Bull Tour” on February 5, 2014 in Atlanta and make their way to Uncasville, CT on Saturday, February 15th for an 8:00pm show at Mohegan Sun Arena. Produced by Live Nation and presented by Klipsch Audio, the tour will feature opener Gary Clark, Jr. on this first leg.
Tickets are $75.00 and $55.00 and go on sale Saturday, November 2nd 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 Sunday, November 3rd, subject to availability.
American Express® Card members will have an opportunity to purchase tickets before the general public.
The “2014 Mechanical Bull Tour” is in support of Kings of Leon’s 6th album, Mechanical Bull, which was released on September 24th on RCA Records and debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart. The album also bowed at #1 on the Rock and Alternative Album charts and #2 on the Digital chart. It debuted at #1 in the UK, which makes it the fourth consecutive Kings of Leon record to do so.
The album has been hailed by music critics worldwide, with the NY Times saying that with Mechanical Bull, “anthemic is the goal and anthemic is the end result,” and Entertainment Weekly claiming the album finds the band “recapturing the white-lightning-in-a-bottle spark.” The NY Daily News awarded the album five stars out of five, hailing that it “boasts the most clear-eyed performances, finest writing and sharpest focus of KOL’s career.” Rolling Stone said the new songs “quake with Soul, Country and Gospel history” and MTV claimed the album is “the Kings at their most powerful and complete.” SPIN called Mechanical Bull the band’s “most seasoned” album and said that Kings of Leon are at “the peak of their skill.”
For additional tour and ticket information, visit www.kingsofleon.com and www.livenation.com.
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Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 5th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #3 in 2012 and ranked it in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. Venues Today also named Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in mid-year Top Stops for 2013. 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.
Oct 21, 2013 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Live in the Arena on Sunday, January 19th; Tickets on sale October 28th
Bowzer will return to Mohegan Sun along with his Doo-Wop family for a great night of music that will include some of the best hits from the 50s and 60s. Bowzer’s Ultimate Doo-Wop Party Volume XIII hits Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, January 19th at 3:00pm.
Tickets are $35.00 and $25.00 and go on sale Monday, October 28th 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, October 28th, subject to availability.
Volume XIII brings together an incredible lineup of talent that will be sure to celebrate classic and legendary Rock & Roll like we’ve come to expect from Bowzer. In addition to Bowzer and The Stingrays, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Little Anthony and the Imperials will be playing their hits “Tears On My Pillow,” “Goin’ Out Of My Mind,” “Hurt So Bad,” “Two People In The World” and Gene Chandler joins the lineup as well, bringing his hits “Duke of Earl and “Groovy Situation” to the stage. Kenny Vance & The Planotones return, planning to rock the stage with their hit “Lookin’ For An Echo” and Jay Siegel’s Tokens will sing the hits “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” “Tonight I Fell In Love,” “Portrait Of My Love” and “She Cried.” Further Doo-Wop Partiers include The Crystals with hits “Da Doo Ron Ron,” “He’s A Rebel” as well as Diamond Dave Somerville, original lead singer of The Diamonds, performing his hits.
“Little Darlin” and “The Stroll.” Lenny Cocco & The Chimes with “Once In A While,” “I’m In The Mood For Love” and Tony Middleton & The Willows with “Church Bells May Ring” will also be on-hand performing.
Plus special guest stars and teenage Doo-Wop sensations The Whiptones, will be making a special appearance.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 5th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #3 in 2012 and ranked it in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. Venues Today also named Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in mid-year Top Stops for 2013. 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.
Oct 21, 2013 | Entertainment, General News
Live on December 31st
Mohegan Sun rings in the New Year with Cirque Celebration, an original and exclusive stage production from Neil Goldberg and the famed Cirque Dreams entertainment brand. This unique celebration will be performed in the Mohegan Sun Arena and presented in-the-round offering guests a 360 degree view of the action. The performance is scheduled for Tuesday, December 31st at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $25.00 and go on sale Friday, October 25th 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 Saturday, October 26th, subject to availability.
Cirque Celebration is a 75-minute heart-pounding, non-stop colorful explosion of athleticism, acrobatic audacity and festive imagination. Sparkling aerialists take flight while glistening transformations reveal superhuman displays of power and strength. With spectacular costumes and an original score, audiences will marvel at an array of awe-inspiring characters and feats that will leave you breathless. Over 20 performers from 10 countries showcase world-class skills in this Cirque Celebration of the New Year. You’ll see performers as penguins, snowmen and in other cool costumes, twirling, spinning and soaring through the air while gravity-defying acrobats bounce, jump and balance in disbelief. This Cirque Celebration has something in it for everyone…it’s a cirque show, Broadway musical and New Year’s spectacular for the entire family.
ABOUT CIRQUE DREAMS & NEIL GOLDBERG– Cirque Dreams shows have entertained over 50 million people since 1993 across thousands of cities worldwide in theatres, casinos, theme parks, cruise lines, and on Broadway. In 20 years, Cirque Productions has evolved into an enterprise of accomplished producers, directors and innovators, hand-picked by founder and Broadway director Neil Goldberg, that have transformed Cirque Dreams into a global entertainment brand and business empire widely respected by critics, industry leaders and fans alike. In this groundbreaking 20th Anniversary year, the company will open 7 shows, employ over 150 artists from over 15 countries and design, rehearse and produce every show component from within the company’s 30,000 square foot Dream Studios production complex in Pompano Beach, FL. Throughout 2013, the company continues expanding its current entertainment franchise with 4 new Cirque Dreams shows including Cirque Dreams & Dinner – Jungle Fantasy onboard Norwegian Breakaway, Cirque Dreams Splashtastic at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Cirque Dreams Rocks at Moon Palace Golf Resort & Spa in Cancun and Cirque Dreams Revealed at Revel-Casino Hotel, Atlantic City. Cirque Dreams Holidaze continues its 5th season of performing 2 simultaneous tours in the U.S. and Mexico.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 5th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #3 in 2012 and ranked it in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. Venues Today also named Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in mid-year Top Stops for 2013. 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.
Oct 15, 2013 | Entertainment, General News
Now playing on Saturday, February 1, 2014 At Mohegan Sun Arena
The Lady Antebellum Take Me Downtown Tour 2014 concert with Kip Moore and special guest Kacey Musgraves, originally scheduled for February 22nd, has been moved to Saturday, February 1st at Mohegan Sun Arena and begins at 7:00pm.
More information on tour dates and ticket info is available at www.ladyantebellum.com and Mohegan Sun.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22nd through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call any Ticketmaster Charge by Phone number; 1.800.745.3000 or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office on Saturday, November 23rd, subject to availability.
Last year, Lady A hosted over one million fans across the globe in 11 countries on their first headlining world tour, which earned them Billboard Touring’s “Breakthrough Award,” CMA’s “International Artists Achievement Award” and will accept the “Jim Reeves International Award” at this fall’s ACM Honors.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 5th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #3 in 2012 and ranked it in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. Venues Today also named Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in mid-year Top Stops for 2013. 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.
Oct 15, 2013 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: Mohegan Sun’s Bingo After Dark will light up the night on Saturday, November 30th.
WHEN/WHERE:
Saturday, November 30th
Doors Open: 9:00pm
Game Begins: 10:00pm
Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom
IN DETAIL: Back by popular demand, Mohegan Sun’s hottest late night bingo game returns in November. Taking place inside Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom, Bingo After Dark is an ultra-hip bingo game set against a neon backdrop.
Doors open at 9:00pm and the games begin at 10:00pm. The entry fee is $20 per person and covers eight rounds of bingo, entertainment and more. Players will have a chance to win cash prizes from a prize pool totaling $15,000. In between rounds, a DJ will be spinning and a cash bar will be available including complimentary soft drinks all night long.
Tickets are on sale now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and Ticketmaster. Must be 21 years of age or older and a Momentum member to participate.
For more information, please visit the Mohegan Sun website or our YouTube page to check out past Bingo After Dark events.
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 75 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.
Oct 10, 2013 | General News, Special Events
Celebrate your 21st birthday with style at Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT – You only turn 21 once. With over 75 shops, restaurants and bars, as well as top-of-the-line gaming and entertainment, Mohegan Sun is the perfect destination to celebrate such a special occasion. Now, with the new Turn 21 at Mohegan Sun promotion, guests who celebrate their 21st birthday at Mohegan Sun can take advantage of several great discounts and giveaways.
Starting October 10th, guests who sign up for a Momentum card at any Player’s Club booth within 7 days of their 21st birthday will receive a complimentary birthday shot glass, $15 in Free Slot Play, along with the option of several nightlife perks including front-of-line club access, discounted party packages, delicious free food, drinks and more.
Participating venues will include BALLO Italian Restaurant, Avalon, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, SolToro Tequila Grill, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Bow & Arrow Sports Bar, Shine 360° and MIST.
All guests must be turning 21 and have valid ID to participate. Offer is only valid for one night within 7 days after guests’ 21st birthday.
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 75 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.
Oct 9, 2013 | General News, Special Events
UNCASVILLE, CT — Have a frighteningly good time this Halloween
at Mohegan Sun with costume parties, signature drinks and a special screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show featuring the Teseracte Players.
Kick off the spooktacular fun with a special screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show featuring the Teseracte Players in The Cabaret Theatre at 11:45pm on Friday, October 25th. Be there as the screening of the film comes to life with character impersonations from the Teseracte Players. Admission is free and for guests 21 years of age or older.
Then, on Saturday, October 26th, see former Wonder Woman herself, Lynda Carter, as she performs a free concert in the 350-seat Wolf Den beginning at 8:00pm. Afterwards, take part in the epic battle of good versus evil with a Heroes and Villains themed party at VISTA Lounge. Doors open at 10:00pm. There is no cover, but space will be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
And on Halloween night, be sure to stop by MIST for a special costume party sponsored by Bacardi. DJ Playtime will spin the beats and drink specials will be offered. Guests could win up to $1,000 as prizes will be awarded to Best Overall Costume, Most Original Costume and Sexiest Costume.
About Mohegan Sun: Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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, like on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.