Aug 13, 2012 | Entertainment, General News
Rock Opera icon to perform in Arena on October 27th
Actor and singer Meat Loaf brings his iconic sound to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, October 27th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale Friday, August 17th 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, August 18th, subject to availability.
Meat Loaf, whose 1977 breakout album Bat Out Of Hell defined the Arena Rock genre and remains as one of the world’s top 5 selling albums of all-time, with more than 43 million copies sold to date, is excited about his new album Hell In A Handbasket. It’s a thematic record that easily crosses any number of genres, featuring such unlikely contributors as rappers Chuck D and Lil Jon, Country star Trace Adkins and Sugar Ray’s Mark McGrath.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue 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 #4 in 2011. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Aug 8, 2012 | General News
紐約華裔小姐競選總決賽 康州金神大賭場隆重舉行
由紐約華裔小姐選美會主辦和TVB(USA)協辦的《2012紐約華裔小姐競選》以經進入中段，離決賽還有將近一個月的時間制作單位安排她們參加很多的外景拍攝，拜訪贊助商，而佳麗們經過密集的訓練，她們的身材、形象及儀態都有不少改進，她們已經準備好踏上最殘酷的夢想舞台，展現她們最亮麗動人的一面給觀眾!
今年的選美會安排了許多精采的活動, 在6月底的《歷史之旅》到訪美國首府-華盛頓DC，大會把指定題目給佳麗們以分組的形式去介紹華盛頓DC的各個歷史景點。而緊接在7月出發到佛羅裡達州和巴哈馬拍攝由音樂家劉芳特別為應屆佳麗譜寫今年的主題曲。
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Aug 7, 2012 | Breaking News, General News
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Mohegan Gaming Advisors (MGA), a subsidiary of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (MTGA) announced today that it will be entering into a management contract and investment agreement with Resorts Casino Hotel – Atlantic City. Subject to regulatory approvals, the agreements will create a strategic partnership between the longest established casino on the famed Atlantic City Boardwalk and one of the most recognized and dynamic brands in gaming today.
MTGA operates two of the most successful gaming and entertainment destinations in the United States, Mohegan Sun in Connecticut and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Pennsylvania. Exciting cross-marketing and promotional opportunities for Resorts, Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs reward club members will be introduced. Casino guests will soon have the ability to use points earned from each property’s rewards program in Atlantic City, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
Today’s news marks the second major announcement in just two weeks by Resorts Casino Hotel. During a press conference held in the Starlight Room at Resorts Casino Hotel, owner Morris Bailey spoke of the relationship as, “an ideal formula for success; melding the unique Resorts brand with Mohegan’s reputation for unparalleled service and guest experience.”
“The timing is right,” said MTGA Chief Executive Officer Mitchell Etess. “We have long looked at the Atlantic City market as an excellent opportunity and with a solid commitment by state and local agencies to revitalize the area, the addition of notable partners and new offerings like Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, this is the perfect time to align our brands.”
Leveraging a wealth of gaming insight and experience, the MGA team led by President Gary Van Hettinga will guide Resorts Casino Hotel through a critical transformation as they focus on performing alongside fierce competition. “We intend to implement many of Mohegan Sun’s operational philosophies and proven successful concepts which will improve the guest and employee experience,” said Van Hettinga.
About Mohegan Gaming Advisors and The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
Mohegan Gaming Advisors was formed in 2011 to pursue management contracts and consulting agreements for casino and entertainment properties in the United States. Mohegan Gaming Advisors is staffed with an experienced team of casino executives with a proven track record of accomplishments as operators and successful marketers and has a team dedicated solely to servicing the clients of the Gaming Advisory group. For more information, visit: mohegangamingadvisors.com.
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority is an instrumentality of the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and the owner and operator of a gaming and entertainment complex located in Uncasville, Connecticut, known as Mohegan Sun, and a gaming and entertainment facility located in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, known as Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. For more information, visit: www.mtga.com.
About Resorts Casino Hotel
The all new Resorts Casino Hotel was named the “2011 Casino of the Year” by the Philadelphia Daily News and Philly.com for their groundbreaking and unique initiatives throughout their inaugural year. For more information on Resorts Casino Hotel visit www.resortsac.com or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/resortscasino or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/resortscasino.
Aug 2, 2012 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Connecticut libraries will host a variety of local authors throughout summer with the finale to take place in The Cabaret Theatre on September 13th with Gina Barreca
Mohegan Sun is pleased to welcome Connecticut’s own, Gina Barreca to a very special Winning Authors event set to take place on Thursday, September 13th at 7:00pm. Now in its fourth year, this free event is part of the The Connecticut Authors Trail; an event that consists of various libraries in eastern Connecticut showcasing prominent and talented authors who either live in or are associated with the Nutmeg State. Other library signing dates will feature authors such as Pam Lewis, Peggy Gaffney, Pearl Dexter, James Rourke and Eileen Kaplan.
About Gina Barreca:
Gina Barreca is most recently the editor of Make Mine a Double: Why Women Like Us Like To Drink (Or Not,) published by the University Press of New England in 2011 and author of It’s Not That I’m Bitter: How I Learned to Stop Worrying About Visible Panty Lines and Conquered the World (St. Martin’s, 2009). She has appeared on 20/20, the TODAY Show, CNN, Dr. Phil and Oprah Show to discuss gender, power, politics and humor. Her earlier books include the bestselling They Used to Call Me Snow White But I Drifted: Women’s Strategic Use of Humor and Babes in Boyland: A Personal History of Co-education in the Ivy League and her books have been translated into several languages, including Chinese, Spanish, Japanese and German. Gina, whose columns from The Hartford Courant are distributed worldwide by McClatchy-Tribune, is a Professor of English and Feminist Theory at the University of Connecticut. For more information on Gina, visit: www.ginabarreca.com
The Connecticut Authors Trail focuses on some of the state’s most brilliant authors and takes pride in bringing together a diverse collection of writers whose styles cover everything from suspense thrillers to romantic novels and self-help to local libraries across eastern Connecticut. All programs are free and open to the public. Passports will be available at the participating libraries throughout the summer as a guide to the author events.
For more information and a schedule on the Connecticut Authors Trail, please visit connecticutauthorstrail.org/
The full list of author appearances is as follows:
Matthew Bartlett: Thursday, August 2nd at 6:30pm
Author of: The Gettysburg Chronicle
Guilford Smith Memorial Library, South Windham, CT
Ellen Painter Dollar: Tuesday, August 7th at 7:00pm
Author of: No Easy Choice: A Story of Disability, Parenthood and Faith in an Age of advanced Reproduction
Cragin Memorial Library, Colchester, CT
Equine Novelists & Artists: Thursday, August 9th at 6:30pm
Various Works
Sprague Public Library, Baltic, CT
Kady Cross: Monday, August 13th at 7:00pm
Author of: The Girl in the Clockwork Collar
Otis Library, Norwich, CT
Patricia Sheehy: Tuesday, August 14th at 6:30pm
Author of: Dancing Under the Full Moon: 101 Ways to Attract Money into Your Life
Aldrich Free Public Library, Moosup, CT
Pearl Dexter: Thursday, August 16th at 6:30pm
Author of: TEA With Presidential Families
Scotland Public Library, Scotland, CT
Hanna Perlstein Marcus: Tuesday, August 21st at 6:45pm
Author of: Sidonia’s Thread
Saxton B. Little Free Library, Columbia, CT
Esther Friesner: Thursday, August 23rd at 6:30pm
Author of: Spirit’s Princess
Booth & Dimock Memorial Library, Coventry, CT
James Rourke: Tuesday, August 28th at 6:00pm
Author of: Two Worlds One War: The Eternal Struggle
Slater Library, Jewett City, CT
Resurrección Espinosa: Thursday, August 30th at 6:30pm
Author of: El Gaucho Vegetariano and Other Plays for Students of Spanish
Public Library of New London, New London, CT
Joan Joffe Hall: Tuesday, September 4th at 7:00pm
Author of: In Angled Light
Guilford Smith Memorial Library, South Windham, CT
Eileen Kaplan: Thursday, September 6th at 6:30pm
Author of: Laughter is the Breast Medicine
Janet Carlson Calvert Library, Franklin, CT
Tido Holtcamp: Thursday, September 11th at 6:00pm
Author of: A Perfect Lady: A Pictorial History of the U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle
Voluntown Library, Voluntown, CT
Gina Barreca: Thursday, September 13th at 7:00pm
Author of: It’s Not That I’m Bitter: How I Learned to Stop Worring About Visible Panty Lines and conquered the World
The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Aug 1, 2012 | Employment, General News
Mohegan Sun is pleased to welcome Brian J. Bork as the new Chief Marketing Officer. Bork brings a wealth of
knowledge in Marketing, as well as over ten years of casino experience. Now as Chief Marketing Officer, Bork will lead and oversee all marketing, advertising and entertainment activities for Mohegan Sun.
Bork most recently served as Chief Marketing Officer for Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Marketing Strategy for MGM Resorts, Inc and before that he was Vice President of Marketing at MGM Resorts in Mississippi where he oversaw the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi and the Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica. He has also served as Vice President and Director of Marketing for multiple Harrah’s Entertainment locations from 2001 through 2006. In 2007, Bork and his team at Beau Rivage were awarded numerous accolades including “Best Print Campaign,” “Best Outdoor Campaign,” “Best Radio” and “Best Single Print,” as well as taking home 19 Mississippi Gulf Coast ADDYs in February of 2008.
Brian J. Bork is a graduate of Bradley University in Peoria, IL and later received his MBA at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. He also holds a MSIT from the University of Denver.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping 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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Jul 30, 2012 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Sports
NFL Great Sterling Sharpe and Golf Channel Reporter Win McMurry Capture Title
Battling a competitive celebrity field of 30 stars of sports and entertainment NFL great Sterling Sharpe and Golf Channel Win McMurry captured the 2012 Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Team Championship at Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaugh, Baltic, Conn.
“The Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Team Championship was in every aspect a ‘Sterling Win’,” said NFL All-Pro, Emmy Award-winning sportscaster, NFL great and College Football Hall of Famer Ahmad Rashad, the event host.
“More than four thousand fans both on the course and at Mohegan Sun enjoyed the three-day event, raising funds for The REACH Foundation and The First Tee of Connecticut,” said Jay Sloves and Tom Landers, Event Co-Directors.
Sharpe and McMurry edged out the teams of football Hall of Famer Marcus Allen/ former MLB star Scott Sanderson and former NBA star Herb Williams/former NHL star Greg Stefan with an even par 108 in the 27-hole Celebrity Team Championship.
Baseball Hall of Famer and New York Yankees legend Richard “Goose” Gossage said: “This is one of the best celebrity events around.” Great event and looking forward to next year.”
The final Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Team Championship field included—Football Hall of Famer Marcus Allen, baseball Hall of Famer Rich “Goose” Gossage, World Series Champion David Justice, former MLB stars Rick Cerone, Mickey Tettleton, Scott Sanderson and Doug Flynn, NFL legend Sterling Sharpe, NBA Champions Ron Harper, Bruce Bowen and Scott Burrell, NHL star Marty Turco, NBA legend Herb Williams, NHL legends Darren Veitch and Greg Stefan, former NFL star Harold Green, actors Alfonso Riberio, Kevin Sorbo, Flex Alexander and Richard Jenkins, LPGA stars Meredith Duncan and Anna Grzebien, Pro golfer and model Anna Rawson, Golf Channel Anchor Win McMurry, ESPN anchors Sean McDonough, Max Bretos, and Jay Harris and World Driving Champion Sean Fister.
“It’s all about building a first-class, all-star event that works for the players, charities and the fans in New England,” said Rashad
Since its inception, the Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic has raised more than $500,000 for charity. This year, proceeds from the event will benefit The REACH Foundation as well as The First Tee of Connecticut.
The Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic also featured The REACH Foundation Charity Concert 70’s Soul Jam with the legendary chart-topping bands The Stylistics, The Delfonics, The Main Ingredient featuring Cuba Gooding Sr, The Chi Lites, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, The Dramatics and The Manhattans.
About The Reach Foundation:
The REACH Foundation is a 501.c.3 corporation created by Mark and Wendy Wilson in 2000 to help children physically, financially, and socially in need. Originally established to provide college and vocational scholarships and continuing education grants, the Foundation also supports programs that encourage social and civic responsibility both in and out of the classroom.
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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Jul 25, 2012 | General News, Special Events
Join the band as they sign copies of their debut CD after their show in the Wolf Den on August 9th
WHAT: Feel the Carolina soul when Americana Rock band Delta Rae joins Mohegan Sun for a special Signings & Sightings on Thursday, August 9th in The Shops concourse. After Delta Rae’s show in the Wolf Den, meet the faces behind the music when the band signs copies of their recently-released debut album, Carry the Fire, at this public signing event.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, Delta Rae will only be signing copies of their CD, Carry the Fire and it must be purchased on the day of the event at Spin Street in order to gain entrance to the signing.
WHEN: Thursday, August 9th
Following their 8:00pm show in the Wolf Den
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings, presented in collaboration with Spin Street, is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows guests to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s biggest entertainers. Whether it’s an up-and-coming band, well-known comedian or chart-topping musician, a Signings & Sightings event provides artists with an exciting opportunity to share their latest work in an interactive way with fans. Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, offers a variety of music, movies and entertainment memorabilia with special signing merchandise available for each Signings & Sightings event.
ABOUT DELTA RAE: From a quiet country house nestled within the Durham, North Carolina woods, Delta Rae fuses its inspired four-part harmonies with a rich Carolina soul. Their music hinges on hope and a deep sense of meaning, while their live show reflects the joy, passion, the unique bond they share, and the amazing fans and friends who join them. They are an Alternative-Pop Americana Rock band with four lead singers whose music incorporates all aspects of Americana, Gospel, Country, Rock, Bluegrass and Blues.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Jul 24, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Famous stand-up comedian will perform live in Arena on November 10th
Award-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams brings his trademark brand of energetic and observational comedy to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, November 10th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $99.00 & $79.00 and go on sale Friday, July 27th 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, July 28th, subject to availability.
Robin Williams recently received the Stand-Up Icon Award at the 2012 Comedy Awards. His last comedy tour – the critically acclaimed Weapons of Self Destruction – sold out across the country and internationally. As an actor, Williams won an Oscar® for his performance in Good Will Hunting, following prior nominations for roles in The Fisher King, Dead Poets Society and Good Morning Vietnam. He is a 2005 recipient of the HFPA’s prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award for outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment. Additional film credits include classics like Moscow on the Hudson and The World According to Garp and blockbusters such as Mrs. Doubtfire, The Birdcage, Jumanji, Hook, Flubber and Night at the Museum and its sequel, as well as independent features like Insomnia, One Hour Photo and World’s Greatest Dad; and the animated films Happy Feet 1 & 2, Aladdin and Robots. Williams is perhaps best known philanthropically for his support of the USO and his affiliation with Comic Relief which, to date, has raised over $50 Million.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue 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 #4 in 2011. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Jul 20, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Hard rockers co-headline show live in Arena on October 20th
Lock up the date because macabre and shock rockers Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson with special guest Sid Wilson, aka “DJ Starscream of Slipknot” are teaming up to present the “Twins of Evil” tour and will perform at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, October 20th at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $39.50 and go on sale Saturday, July 21st 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 Sunday, July 22nd, subject to availability.
Rob Zombie is heading into the studio to work on his next album, but in the meantime is set to release the remix disc MoNdo SEX HeAd on August 7th. He will be joined on the “Twins of Evil” tour by his band comprised of guitarist John 5, bassist Piggy D. and drummer Ginger Fish. Rob Zombie promises an elaborate stage setup complete with “hair-raising theatrics, animatronic robots, oversized LED screens, a non-stop collage of psychotronic monster film clips, a spectacular light show, a gigantic robot with flames shooting out of its body, pyrotechnics, insane guitar riffs and vicious beats.”
Marilyn Manson will be out in support of his new album Born Villain, which debuted in the Top10 of the Billboard 200 album chart earlier this year and yielded the hit single “No Reflection.”
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue 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 #4 in 2011. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Jul 19, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Original members will perform live in Arena on September 16th
The J. Geils Band will be giving its fans another dose of hard-driving Rock ‘n’ Roll as they unite once again for a special limited tour. The band is hitting the road with original members Peter Wolf (lead vocals), Seth Justman (keyboards), Danny Klein (bass) and Richard “Magic Dick” Salwitz (harmonica) and will be joined by longtime associates Duke Levine (guitar) and Tom Arey (drums). The band will perform at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, September 16th at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale Friday, July 20th 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, July 21st, subject to availability.
Once again, The J. Geils Band will be joined by The Uptown Horns and background vocalists, who appeared with the group on their historic “Freeze Frame Tour” in the early 80s.
Signed to Atlantic Records in 1970, the band received immediate airplay with the singles “First I Look at the Purse,” “Looking for a Love,” “Give It To Me,” “(Ain’t Nothin’ But A) Houseparty” and “Musta Got Lost.”
The group garnered further commercial success in the early 80s with their EMI albums Sanctuary, Love Stinks and Freeze Frame, which included the smash hits “Freeze Frame” and “Centerfold,” which stayed at #1 for six weeks on the Billboard “Hot 100” chart.
The J. Geils Band was invited to tour the U. S. and Europe as “special guests” for The Rolling Stones in 1982. After disbanding in 1985, the group reunited with Wolf in 1999 for a critically acclaimed tour.
Recent band highlights include multiple nominations for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, co-headlining a sold-out hometown show with Aerosmith in front of 37,000 fans at Fenway Park in Boston and an upcoming appearance in Adam Sandler’s film sequel, Grown Ups 2.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue 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 #4 in 2011. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
