Jul 9, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
One of the hottest artists in the industry performs live in Arena on September 26th
Singer-songwriter and the artist responsible for the Billboard “Hot 100” #1 song “Somebody That I Used To Know,” Gotye will perform live at Mohegan Sun Arena with special guests Missy Higgins & Jonti on Wednesday, September 26th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $35.00 and $25.00 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.
Ask Gotye about his new album Making Mirrors and he’ll speak not of songs, but of sounds. He’ll describe the various valves through which strings and choirs cycle on his Lowrey Cotillion, a vintage organ bought for $100.00 in a second-hand shop that featured on the record. He’ll also explain how he constructed a bassline by sampling the Winton Musical Fence, an unlikely instrument he discovered in the Queensland, Australia, comprised of five large metal strings attached to wooden fence posts and a resonant chamber.
Gotye (pronounced Gauthier) first found fame in his native Australia with his second album, 2006’s Like Drawing Blood. Its extraordinary follow-up, Making Mirrors was more than two and a half years in the making. To write and record its one dozen sumptuous songs, Gotye moved from Melbourne to a barn on his parents’ remote 5 hectare block on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. There, he had the space to permanently set up his growing array of instruments and recording equipment and found the isolation that allowed for sonic experimentation and recording at any time of the day.
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 9, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
The famous actor and comedian will perform live in Arena on October 26th
Multi-talented entertainer Chris Tucker will make his Mohegan Sun Arena debut with a hilarious new routine as he returns to his stand-up roots on Friday, October 26th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $55.00, $45.00 and $30.00 and go on sale Friday, July 13th 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 14th, subject to availability.
Chris Tucker is best known for playing the role of Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series. Tucker began his career as a frequent stand-up performer on Def Comedy Jam in the 90s. He came to prominence in the 1995 film Friday, alongside Ice Cube and then appeared in Luc Besson’s The Fifth Element before beginning work on the highly commercially successful Rush Hour films. He has also starred in other movies such as Money Talks with Charlie Sheen and Dead Presidents. He recently completed the film Silver Linings Playbook with Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, due out later this year.
Tucker is also a humanitarian and spends much of his spare time traveling and working with his foundation.
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 3, 2012 | Gaming, General News, Special Events
Weekend-long event to feature a signing with Troy Landry and Chase Landry of Swamp People™ in addition to other great outdoor fun
Mohegan Sun is calling all outdoors-men to join the fun of Outdoor Adventure Weekend, taking place in The Shops at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, July 21st & Sunday, July 22nd from Noon to 6:00pm. Highlights will include a special appearance and signing on Sunday afternoon by Troy Landry and Chase Landry from the Swamp People™ television series. Also on the slate for the big weekend will be cooking & hunting demos, a rock climbing wall and a special giveaway promotion and plenty more.
Things kick off at Noon on Saturday, July 21st where guests will find The Shops concourse decked out with fly fishing, camping, boating and hunting displays, some of which will offer live demonstrations for guests. There will also be a rock climbing wall set up for guests to try out. Furthermore, a number of retailers like Cabela’s, Bass Pro and Dick’s Sporting Goods will be on-hand showcasing gear and offering expert advice for any outdoor adventure.
And speaking of experts on all things outdoors, Sunday, July 22nd, Troy Landry and Chase Landry of Swamp People™, will be at Mohegan Sun participating in a free Reality Check. Guests can greet and grab autographs from the fearless alligator hunters in the Shops at Mohegan Sun starting at 3:00pm.
The fun doesn’t stop there! Throughout the weekend, guests can enter into a drawing to win a number of great prizes from such retailers as Cabela’s and more. Each prize package is valued at $500 and members must be present to win. Drawings will take place at 6:00pm on July 21st and 22nd.
Free camouflage t-shirts will also be handed out to the first 500 male Player’s Club members at the Riverview Coat Check, beginning at 9:00am on both days.
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 2, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Rock & Roll legend performs live in Arena on September 8th
One of the most influential artists in Rock & Roll history makes his way to Mohegan Sun Arena as Bob Dylan and his band perform live on Saturday, September 8th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $49.50 and go on sale Friday, July 13th 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 14th, subject to availability.
Bob Dylan’s career has lasted the better part of fifty years now. That’s pretty remarkable. What is more impressive is that Dylan has remained not only active for almost all of that period, but controversial. He has never gotten by on sentimentality or nostalgia. He has never repeated his successes. For better or for worse, Dylan has always pushed his work ahead.
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 2, 2012 | Entertainment, Special Events
Famous musician, Esteban, visits Mohegan Sun to serenade fans and sign autographs on Friday, July 13th
WHAT: A night of musical bliss awaits when Mohegan Sun welcomes Billboard-topping Guitarist Esteban on Friday, July 13th for a live performance with special guest Violinist Teresa Paul at 2:00pm on the Tuscany Terrace, followed by an exclusive Signings & Sightings appearance in The Shops concourse at 3:00pm. Esteban also welcomes his fans to the Wolf Den at 8:00pm for a free concert.
WHEN: Friday, July 13th
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Free Live Performance on the Tuscany Terrace
3:00pm – 3:30pm: Signing event in The Shops concourse
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 ESTEBAN: Esteban, who received his first guitar at the early age of eight, has dedicated his life to mastering the guitar. Esteban had the privilege to study classical guitar with famous Classical Guitarist Andreas Segovia, and has since topped Billboard charts for years and attracted fans from all over the world with his musical brilliance on the guitar.
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.
Jun 28, 2012 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Jack Black & Kyle Gass will greet fans and sign autographs in an exclusive appearance following their Arena show on Tuesday, July 3rd
WHAT: Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings presented by Spin Street, will welcome the actors, guitarists, singer/songwriters and Rock stars Jack Black and Kyle Gass of Tenacious D for a unique appearance on Tuesday, July 3rd. The band will sign copies of their latest album, Rize of the Fenix and talk with loyal fans in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
*This will be a braceleted event. In order to gain entrance to the signing, Rize of the Fenix must be purchased at Spin Street on the day of the show. First-come, first-served.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 3rd
Immediately following performance in the Arena
Spin Street Stage
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 TENACIOUS D: Many would associate Tenacious D as the comedy Rock band comprised of big-time film actor Jack Black and fellow guitarist Kyle Gass. But their song writing and live shows would have you thinking this is all they do. They became one of the biggest cult bands of the late 90s and 2000s. Their sheer charisma, humor and energy, as well as inspired songwriting, took the duo from L.A.’s underground comedy scene to their own series on HBO and major label album deals. Their latest album, Rize of the Fenix, is currently available in stores as well as on digital platforms.
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.
Jun 26, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Celebrity Weekend features New England’s Biggest Celebrity Golf Event and Concerts
One of golf’s most celebrated charity events—the Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic—returns July 26th-29th 2012 at Mohegan Sun.
NFL All-Pro, Emmy Award-winning sportscaster and College Football Hall of Famer Ahmad Rashad hosts the 2012 Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic. More than 40 stars of sports and entertainment will participate. The event includes Celebrity Pro-Ams, Celebrity Team Championship open to spectators and a new charity concert in the Mohegan Sun Arena.
The Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic also returns with a new shining twist—The REACH Foundation Charity Concert 70’s Soul Jam, which features 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. Together, they have more than 25 BillBoard hits. REACH Foundation Charity Concert tickets go on sale June 15 and will be available through ticketmaster.com and reachconcertseries.com
“The REACH Foundation is thrilled to team up with the Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic, its sponsors and Mohegan Sun,” said Mark Wilson, President, The REACH Foundation. “Together this event will help in the REACH Concert Series mission of Saving Lives…Changing Lives…Through Music!”
REACH has committed proceeds from the Ahmad Rashad event to benefit the Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth & Family Center in Hartford, Conn., supporting the building of the new outdoor community basketball court and the purchase of land for a community garden. The REACH Charity Concert also supports The First Tee of Connecticut.
“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. “I’m am very excited to announce The REACH Foundation will be our official charity with added support going to The First Tee of Connecticut,”
Limited Celebrity Pro-Am spots and sponsorships are also available. For Celebrity Pro-Am spots and sponsorships packages, please call 860.674.5224.
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.
Jun 22, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Enjoy poolside nightlife in style with the brand new GLO At The Pool night club launching on Thursday, June 28th with scheduled appearance by LMFAO
Mohegan Sun is adding to its long list of popular nightlife destinations this summer with the opening of the all-new GLO at the Pool night club. Located on the third floor of Mohegan Sun Hotel; the new nightlife offering will open on Thursday, June 28th at 9:00pm with an appearance by LMFAO after their concert in Mohegan Sun Arena and a performance by Clinton Sparks.
Beginning Thursday, June 28th, every Thursday and Saturday night all summer long, Mohegan sun will be hosting New England’s only nighttime pool party; GLO at the Pool. Sponsored by Heineken & Bacardi, GLO at the Pool will feature cabanas, fire pits, cash bars, celebrity appearances and more. Party goers can dance outside under the stars on the poolside terrace located adjacent to the pool. Live DJs will keep the party going with DJ Flip spinning on Thursdays and DJ Valentina taking the reins on Saturdays. Equipped with four cabanas that can be rented for bottle service, GLO at the Pool is sure to be hottest and most exclusive summertime party in the northeast. GLO at the Pool’s grand opening is on Thursday, June 28th and will feature a scheduled appearance by LMFAO following their show in Mohegan Sun Arena. Renowned DJ Clinton Sparks will also be on hand for a special performance. It is going to be the can’t miss party of the summer!
Cover charges on Thursdays will be $10.00 and $20.00 for Saturday. Guests can access GLO at the Pool by simply taking the designated Mohegan Sun hotel elevator up to the third floor. Entry for ladies is free until 11:00pm on both Thursday and Saturday nights. Hotel guests will be granted free access as well.
Thursday night cabanas will be offered for $500.00 and Saturday evening Cabanas will be priced at $700.00. Both options include entry for up to six guests and front of line access into the club. Cabana guests will also enjoy three mixers and fruit, along with a bottle service menu which starts at $250.00, not including tax and gratuity. For more information and to reserve cabanas, please call 866.760.5901or visit mohegansun.com/GLO.
GLO at the Pool will feature an indoor bar and an outdoor satellite bar with all the best liquor and beer. The dress code will be “dress to impress” and in the case of inclement weather, the party will move inside. 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.
Jun 18, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Iconic musician performs live in Mohegan Sun Arena on October 13th
Following the critically acclaimed New Blood tour in 2011 that reignited Peter Gabriel fans across the world by reimagining his best known songs through stunning orchestral arrangements, Gabriel returns to U.S. stages to celebrate his 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking, iconic album So on Saturday, October 13th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $95.00 and $75.00 and go on sale Friday, June 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, June 23rd, subject to availability.
To coincide with the tour, So will be re-issued on September 18th as a special edition 3-CD set and Super Deluxe Box Set. So is the best-selling album of Gabriel’s career and debuted at the top of the music charts around the world going on to achieve 5-time platinum sales and becoming one of the most seminal albums of the 1980s. It features hits such as “Sledgehammer,” “Big Time,” “Red Rain,” “Don’t Give Up” with Kate Bush and one of the most iconic songs of all time “In Your Eyes.” The songs were also part of the emerging music video revolution and the groundbreaking “Sledgehammer” became one of the most awarded videos of its time. To date, “Sledgehammer” remains the most played video of all time on MTV.
More details on the CD can be found at petergabriel.com.
Peter Gabriel first came to international prominence with the success of Genesis, a band that he co-founded while still in school. Since leaving Genesis in 1975, his recording career has included seven studio albums, film soundtracks for Alan Parker’s Birdy, Martin Scorsese’s The Last Temptation of Christ and Philip Noyce’s Rabbit Proof Fence, as well as live and compilation albums. His musical career has included multiple Grammy Awards, the creation of the Real World record label and in 1980, the creation of WOMAD, the festival that has launched the careers of many world music artists.
Peter Gabriel co-founded the human rights organization Witness in 1989, the organization that pioneered the use of technology in human rights campaigning and in 2007, The Elders was launched by Nelson Mandela, which was founded by Peter Gabriel and Sir Richard Branson. In 2006, Peter Gabriel was awarded the prestigious Man of Peace title by The Nobel Peace Laureates and in 2008, was also included in the Time 100 list. He has also engaged in a wide variety of tech-based businesses throughout a variety of creative industries.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 5th 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.
Jun 15, 2012 | General News, Special Events
Teresa Giudice visits to sign copies of her newest cookbook Fabulicious!: Fast & Fit
Mother, wife, New York Times best-selling author, star of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New Jersey, fearless
competitor on The Celebrity Apprentice, fashionista and businesswoman extraordinaire, Teresa Giudice can do it all! On Friday, July 6th she is stopping by Mohegan Sun to sign copies of her new cookbook, Fabulicious!: Fast & Fit, which includes low-fat, quick-prep recipes, each with nutritional information. This special Reality Check event will start at 9:00pm in The Shops concourse and is definitely a can’t-miss event! Copies of Fabulicious!: Fast & Fit will also be available for purchase at Spin Street the day of the event.
IN DETAIL
Presented by The Shops at Mohegan Sun, Reality Check is an exciting and interactive event that brings the best and brightest stars from the reality TV world to Mohegan Sun. Reality Check events provide fans with the ultimate exposure to their favorite reality stars with engaging, live exhibitions in The Shops at Mohegan Sun followed by intimate signing events. Events are free and open to all ages.
ABOUT TERESA GIUDICE
Teresa Giudice was born into a very tight knit Italian family in New Jersey. She has been known to credit her culinary skills to her deep rooted Italian heritage. Teresa graduated from Berkeley College with a degree in Fashion Marketing and Management and went on to marry her childhood sweetheart, Joe Giudice. Together the two have 4 beautiful and talented daughters, Gia, Gabriella, Milania and Audriana. Teresa is known for starring in Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New Jersey, competing on The Celebrity Apprentice and writing three New York Times best-selling books: Skinny Italian, Fabulicious!: Teresa’s Italian Family Cookbook and Fabulicious!: Fast & Fit!.
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.
