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.
Jul 18, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Historic rockers will perform live on December 9th
The Who, one of Rock’s legendary and defining bands will bring their North American arena tour to Mohegan Sun Arena. They’ll perform their iconic 1973 double album Quadrophenia in its entirety on Sunday, December 9th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $110.00 and $90.00 and go on sale Friday, August 3rd 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 4th, subject to availability.
The critically-acclaimed Quadrophenia marked the British band’s second Rock Opera and it raised the bar for Rock albums as an art form and hit #2 on the Billboard album chart. Founding members, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend will be joined by Zak Starkey (drums), Pino Palladino (bass), Simon Townshend (guitar/backing vocals), Chris Stainton (keyboards), Loren Gold (keyboards/backing vocals) and Frank Simes (musical director, keyboards/backing vocals).
The Who is an English Rock band formed in 1964. Quadrophenia marked the band’s sixth album. The album’s title is a variation on the popular usage of the medical diagnostic term schizophrenia and exemplifies the four varying personalities of the band members who created the album.
IGN placed the album Quadrophenia at #1 on its “Top 25 Classic Rock Albums” of all time and Q Magazine placed Quadrophenia on its list of the “100 Greatest British Albums Ever.” It features such classic Who songs as “The Real Me,” “5:15” and “Love Reign o’er Me.”
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 18, 2012 | General News
Mohegan Sun regrets to announce that the Wild Wednesday festivities that were scheduled for tonight on the rooftop of the Riverview Garage have been rescheduled for Thursday, July 19th due to inclement weather. The festivities will start at 5:00pm.
For more information on Wild Wednesdays and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com or call 1.888.226.7711.
Jul 18, 2012 | Breaking News, Food & Beverage, General News, Travel & Leisure
Vista Lounge joins Mohegan Sun nightlife
Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce the opening of Vista Lounge, the latest addition to its nightlife dedicated to givingguests the complete VIP treatment. Formerly Leffingwell’s Martini Bar, Vista Lounge is the newly-renovated
nighttime offering at Wombi Rock in Casino of the Sky. This ultra lounge has been refinished from top to bottom to provide its guests with an intimate atmosphere they can enjoy with one special person or an entourage of their closest friends. The lounge will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, July 28th with a private, invite-only event hosted by Jenny McCarthy on Saturday, July 21st.
The 450-person lounge has numerous plush coves and VIP sections alongside a dance floor with a new state of the art, near–field, bi-amped 60,000 watt sound system that will transform the room. Two bars are also available for guest convenience, offering bubbly cocktails, creative cosmos and delicious dessert martinis. Vista Lounge brings some of the casino inside with two custom designed blackjack tables which are available for use or for rent and a view of the entire gaming floor. Throughout the night, you can look up at the stars as the dome above Wombi Rock transforms from a sunset-red sky to a smattering of twinkling twilight.
For more information, visit mohegansun.com/nightlife.
About Mohegan Sun
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 17, 2012 | Entertainment, Gaming, General News, Special Events
Experience the third Bingo After Dark event at Mohegan Sun this August
If you missed Mohegan Sun’s first Bingo After Dark, shame on us. Twice? Shame on you! Here’s your chance to experience the most exciting bingo at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, August 18th. Complete with a neon backdrop and daubers, a live DJ and drinks until the late night hours, Bingo After Dark is where the summer days turn into hot summer nights!
The event kicks off at 10:00pm and will be held inside Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom. The cost is $20.00 per person and covers eight games, a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage, entertainment and more. A cash bar will also be available.
At 8:00pm, the party kicks off early in the Convention Center with a cash bar, music and more, with doors opening to the Uncas Ballroom at 9:00pm. Prize pools vary from $1,500 to $3,000 per game, with a total of $15,000 total in cash being awarded that night! DJ K-Otic will be on-hand to spin tunes between rounds.
Player’s Club members can also swipe their cards throughout the night for a chance to win a $1,000 bingo bonus. The winner will be announced at the end of the final game. Winners must be present to win. If you don’t have a Player’s Club card, signing up is free and easy! Just visit any of the Player’s Club booths for more details.
Tickets will be available starting Friday, July 20th at 10:00am at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and Ticketmaster. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Must be a Player’s Club member to win. For more information, visit mohegansun.com/bingo or to check out past Bingo After Dark events, visit youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
About Mohegan Sun
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 13, 2012 | Breaking News, Community Relations, General News, Shopping
Construction set to begin on Dylan’s Candy Bar this week
UNCASVILLE, CT – The sanctuary of sweets, Dylan’s Candy Bar, will now have a brand new place to call “home.” In late summer of 2012, Dylan’s Candy Bar will open at Mohegan Sun. The store will replace the former Lalo Treasures in Casino of the Sky and will be filled from floor to ceiling with a wide array of candy for every sweet tooth.
Owner Dylan Lauren, daughter of fashion mogul Ralph Lauren and author Ricky Lauren opened the New York City Flagship store in 2001, and continues to be a pioneer in the candy industry. Dylan Lauren’s passion for candy, art and design redefined the words “candy store.” Since then, millions of visitors have experienced the ultimate sugar rush. Now, visitors of the Mohegan Sun can enjoy this same experience with over 5,000 types candies to choose from including 300 types of bulk candy, novelty and nostalgic candy and candy inspired clothing and jewelry
About Mohegan Sun: 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.
About Dylan’s Candy Bar: Dylan’s Candy Bar was founded in 2001 by Dylan Lauren with a mission to awaken the creative spirit and inner child in everyone. Renown for merging the worlds of art, fashion and pop culture with candy, Dylan’s Candy Bar is a pioneer in changing the way we see candy. As the largest state-of-the-art sweets emporium and candy lifestyle brand, Dylan’s Candy Bar is not your average “candy store.” The modern day candy land is home to over 7,000 candies from around the world, making it the most popular destination for the ultimate sugar rush experience.
Dylan’s Candy Bar stores are currently located in New York City, East Hampton, Houston and coming soon to Los Angeles, Miami as well as several wholesale venues around the country. Dylan’s Candy Bar plans to continue expanding to major cosmopolitan cities in the U.S. and worldwide. For more information please visit www.DylansCandyBar.com or www.facebook.com/DylansCandy.
About Dylan Lauren: Dylan Lauren, known to many as the “Candy Queen,” is the founder and CEO of Dylan’s Candy Bar. Her stores in New York City, East Hampton, Houston and now Los Angeles are the most original candy emporiums on the planet featuring unique candy from around the world and decades past. Dylan has been credited with changing the face of the candy industry and the way people view candy. As the daughter of legendary fashion icon Ralph Lauren and author Ricky Lauren, Dylan was immersed at an early age in design, art and fashion. After graduating from Duke University with a major in Art History, she traveled the globe in search of the world’s most exciting confectionery creations. By 2001, she realized her childhood dream by opening her first candy store inspired by “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.” Dylan Lauren and her “candy-centric” tips for living the sweet life are often featured in press across the country. She shares entertaining, decorating and gift-giving ideas for every holiday and special occasion with her chic and colorful signature style.
