Jan 10, 2012 | General News, Special Events
Mohegan Sun celebrates the year of the dragon on February 5th
Get ready to ring in the year of the dragon as Mohegan Sun gets ready to celebrate Chinese New Year on Sunday, February 5th. While the holiday takes place on January 23rd, Mohegan Sun is ringing in the New Year with a variety of events including legendary singer Wakin Chau in Mohegan Sun Arena, a traditional Lion Dance, the Money God, an appearance by the top three 2011 Miss NY Chinese Beauty Pagent stars, special menu items at Sunrise Square and bus giveaways.
The celebration begins with a performance in Mohegan Sun Arena by Wakin Chau from Taiwan. The show will take place at 2:00am on February 5th and tickets are a $58.00 and $38.00 along with a VIP ticket priced at $108.00. Tickets can be purchased online at www.stage66.us, at our bus agents and at 75 Chrystie St, Manhattan, NY or by calling 212.925.1098.
Red Envelopes will also be distributed for busses arriving in Sunrise Square at Mohegan Sun. Here guests who ride the bus can receive cash varying from $5.00 to $100.00. This giveaway starts on January 23rd and lasts through February 3rd. In addition, all bus passengers that arrive in Sunrise Square on February 5th will receive a free gift as well as an opportunity to visit the Fortune God from Noon – 2:00pm for another special Red Envelope giveaway and a photo with the Fortune God.
And we can’t forget about the traditional Lion Dance which will go throughout the property at Mohegan Sun. The Lion Dance has long symbolized the exorcising of evil spirits and summoning luck and fortune. It will start at 2:00pm heading from Sunrise Square and making its way through The Shops at Mohegan Sun, Casino of the Sky and Casino of the Wind.
The Chairman of the Mohegan Sun Tribe, Bruce “Two Dogs” Bozsum, and Mohegan Sun’s President and CEO, Jeff Hartmann, will be in attendance, in addition to the Money God and the top three winners of the 2011 Miss NY Chinese Beauty Pagent.
Also, a team of thirty kung fu artists will be on-hand to display their skills. The crew, lead by the President and Head Instructor of Malee’s School of Tai Chi and Kung Fu, Master Malee and Calvin Chin of Calvin Chin’s Martial Arts and Academy in Newton, MA, will perform in The Shops at Mohegan Sun starting at 2:40pm.
Sunrise Square will be serving up a special menu during the holiday with varieties of Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cuisines. Starting on January 19th the festive dishes include Braised Pigs Feet in a Bean Curd Oyster Sauce with Taro Root for $14.00. A Steamed Grey Sole with Ginger & Scallion will be available all for $18.00. Crispy Garlic-Pepper Shrimp & Lobster will be offered for $28.00. And finally, Garlic Seared Snow Peas Leaves will be on the menu for $10.00. There will also be Chow New Year Cake with Vegetables available for $9.50 and Chive Flower Steak for $12.75. For more information on dining at Sunrise Square, visit http://www.mohegansun.com/dining/sunrise-square.html.
About Master Malee Khow:
Master Malee Khow is the President and Head Instructor of Malee’s School of Tai Chi & Kung Fu in Manchester, Connecticut. She is ranked by the U.S.A. Wushu-Kungfu Federation (USAWKF) as an eight degree black belt and holds a certification in judging from the International Wushu Federation (IWuF).
She is the President of the U.S.A. National Tai Chi Chuan Federation, Vice President of the USAWKF and Chairperson of Competition and Events Management. In 1998, she was inducted into the USAWKF Hall of Fame.
About Calvin Chin:
Calvin Chin has been a student of martial arts since 1960. He received his black belt in Uechi-Ryu karate from late founder, Kanei Uechi in 1967. In 1970, he became a private student of Fu Hok Tai He Morn under late founder, Kwong Tit Fu. He was chief instructor, top disciple and appointed successor of the system. In 1996, he opened Calvin Chin’s Martial Arts Academy in Newton, MA, where he continues to teach and oversee classes. He was awarded “Outstanding Master” in 2002 and admitted into the USAWKF (United States of America Wushu-Kungfu Federation, Inc) Hall of Fame. He was awarded “Judge of the Year” in 2007 by the USKSF. Chin is currently on the board of USAWKF. In 2009, Calvin Chin was inducted into The USKSF (United States Kuo Shu Federation) Hall of Fame.
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/888.
Jan 9, 2012 | Entertainment, General News
One of the most successful bands in Rock and Roll history performs live at Mohegan Sun Arena on March 3rd
Van Halen, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and one of the most important and influential Rock bands of all time, will rock Mohegan Sun Arena in support of their latest tour and album A Different Kind of Truth on Saturday, March 3rd at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $135.00 and $110.00 and are on sale Saturday, January 14th 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, January 15th, subject to availability.
Van Halen confirmed their new album, A Different Kind Of Truth, will be released by Interscope Records on February 7th. The first single from the album, “Tattoo,” and its accompanying video will debut simultaneously on Tuesday, January 10th, with album pre-orders starting that day. A Different Kind Of Truth is Van Halen’s first original studio album with singer David Lee Roth since the band’s classic multi-platinum album 1984.
Fans can expect Van Halen to perform selections from A Different Kind Of Truth alongside songs from their arsenal of epic hits that include: “Eruption,” “Running with the Devil,” “Jamie’s Cryin’,” “You Really Got Me,” “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love,” “I’ll Wait” and more from their classic albums Van Halen, Van Halen II, Fair Warning, Diver Down and 1984.
Formed in Los Angeles in 1974, Van Halen changed the Rock and Roll landscape forever with the release of their self-titled, 1978 debut album displaying unparalleled stage presence, revolutionary musicianship and extraordinary songwriting abilities. With more than 75 million albums sold worldwide, the band’s record of achievement is hard to top. Among a long list of awards, recognition and accolades, Van Halen joins an elite short list of two time Diamond Award honorees in the history of the music industry. Presented with two Diamond Award RIAA Certified Status’ for their albums Van Halen and 1984, the band has produced a repertoire of hits that remain some of the strongest and most influential Rock songs ever written that fans will admire for decades to come.
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.
Jan 9, 2012 | Gaming, General News
Mohegan Sun is excited to once again partner with IGT, a global leader in the design, development and
manufacturing of gaming machines and systems products, to bring thrilling slot machines with new Center Stage Duo™ technology to the gaming floor. Ten IGT Ghostbusters™ and ten IGT Dark Knight™ penny machines are now located by Wombi Rock in Casino of the Sky.
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The battle for Gotham city is about to take place in Casino of the Sky with IGT’s answer to the recent Batman phenomenon, The Dark Knight™ Video Slots. Guests can play the game as Batman or the Joker and be involved in immersive group play entertainment with strong thematic graphics and fan-favorite icons. Appropriately named, the game’s must-see Battle for Gotham community bonus plays out on the big screen and is a high speed car chase between Batman and Joker. Two very unique pick-style bonuses, Agents of Chaos and the Sonar bonus incorporate familiar scenes from the film with multiple winning outcomes. And in the Sleight of Hand bonus, swiping your hand across the screen flips over Joker’s cards to reveal many worthwhile surprises. Look for the popular bat signal to make an appearance as well as Two Face’s coin flip. Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyANd79MATs to view an informative YouTube video of this machine.
Both the IGT Ghostbusters™ and Dark Knight™ penny machines use new Center Stage Duo™ technology which brings pure entertainment value and immersive experience in a two-seat configuration. They feature 55” overhead LCD screens positioned over two Universal Slant cabinets, custom light sequences and colors specific to the theme, optional half round marquee toppers, MegaFX Surround Chairs which fully enhances the player experience with 5.1 surround sound electronics and new Universal Slant with 3D capability.
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 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
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Jan 6, 2012 | Entertainment
Extraordinary dancing production comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on April 7th
Generations of audiences, more than 60 million people from 68 countries, have seen Michael Flatley’s Lord of The Dance presented by MagicSpace Entertainment and Global Entertainment Group. The tour arrives at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, April 7th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $20.00 and go on sale Monday, January 9th 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, January 10th, subject to availability.
Flatley says, “We have fresh wardrobes and an exciting new set featuring elements from the successful international tour I performed in last year – we sold out more than 20 dates in the UK. Fans will see technological highlights like video incorporated into an LED wall, as well as a number of changes to the overall lighting and set designs.” Flatley, who retired from dancing in 2011, is Artistic Director of Lord of the Dance and oversees all aspects of the production. “We are really excited to introduce our fans to the new visual experience that complements our show.” Flatley added that new interest in dancing sparked by primetime shows like Dancing with the Stars has fans anxious to see more Lord of the Dance style shows. Flatley was a special guest on Dancing with the Stars in the seventh season and performed on the show in 2007 and 2008.
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.
Jan 4, 2012 | Entertainment
Alternative rockers set to play Human Clay at Mohegan Sun Arena on April 21st
Grammy-winning Rock giants Creed have added more dates as part of their U.S. tour this spring and will perform their album Human Clay along with other hits at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, April 21st at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $35.00 and go on sale Friday, January 6th 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, January 7th, subject to availability.
Since their formation in 1995, Tallahassee natives Scott Stapp (vocals), Mark Tremonti (guitar), Brian Marshall (bass) and Scott Phillips (drums), better known as Creed, have gone on to be one of the most successful bands in Rock history; selling close to thirty-five million albums and millions of concert tickets. 2012 marks the 15-year anniversary of Creed’s debut blockbuster album, My Own Prison, which has sold over 6 million copies to date. The follow-up, 1999’s massive global hit Human Clay has sold over 11 million copies to date and features the Rock radio mainstays “With Arms Wide Open” and “Higher.”
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 5th best venue 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.
Jan 4, 2012 | Entertainment, Sports
Reality Fighting returns to Mohegan Sun Arena on February 25th
Reality Fighting returns to Mohegan Sun Arena for another night of action-packed mixed martial arts (MMA) thrills on Saturday, February 25th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $75.00, $55.00 and $30.00 and are on sale now 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 are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
The event will feature two championship fights in the Middleweight and Welterweight Divisions. Middleweight Champion Alexandre “Vaca” Moreno (11-2, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt), will make his first title defense after his title win by armbar in February 2011 against Domenic Gagliardi (4-1, Bristol, CT), who is coming off a recent win by knockout. The Welterweight Championship will be decided when Nate Lamotte (12-5, Manchester, NH) faces off against Brett Oteri (8-3, Dedham, MA). Lamotte is a former title holder and is looking to get the belt back while Oteri has two big wins in Reality Fighting and has risen to the number one contender spot.
The main card is stacked from top to bottom with some of the best New England talent. Connecticut’s Chris Simmons returns to the cage to face Massachusetts’ Joe DeChaves and John Naples of Uncasville, CT faces Steve Carr in a featherweight fight.
Also fighting are knockout artist Dwight Grant (won last two fights by KO), submission wizard Jeremy Ross, Massachusetts’ wrestling champion Joe McGann and more.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 5th best venue 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.
Jan 4, 2012 | Entertainment
Olga Tañón, Charlie Zaa and Hector “El Torito” Acosta perform live in Mohegan Sun Arena on February 11th
Join Latin superstars, Olga Tañón, Charlie Zaa and Hector “El Torito” Acosta as they return to Mohegan Sun Arena for Concierto Del Amor. Share the evening with some of the biggest names who are currently heating up the Latin Billboard charts for a special engagement live for one night only on Saturday, February 11th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $63.00 and $43.00 and are on sale now 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 are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
Olga Tañón is without a doubt one of the biggest stars to come out of Puerto Rico; for over 20 years the “Mujer de Fuego” has been entertaining audiences worldwide. This 5-time Grammy award winner will make a highly anticipated return to the Mohegan Sun Arena stage, bringing her infectious tropical rhythms and sultry voice. Her latest release, Ni Una Lagrima Más has spent multiple months in the Top 5 of Billboard’s Tropical Albums chart and throughout her career she has amassed a record 26 Top 10 hit singles including, “Muchacho Malo,” “Como Olvidar,” “El Frio De Tú Adiós,” “Basta Ya!” and “Mentiroso.” Olga’s electrifying stage presence is undisputable.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 5th best venue 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.
Jan 4, 2012 | Entertainment
Country musician to play Mohegan Sun Arena on February 26th
Country superstar Blake Shelton, fresh off his stint as a coach on NBC’s hit show The Voice, will headline a show with special guest Dia Frampton at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunurday, February 26th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $49.50 and go on sale Friday, January 6th 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, January 7th, subject to availability.
The world has finally learned what Country fans have known since the beginning—Blake Shelton is superstar material. Blake is the breakout star of NBC’s The Voice, a show that gave him the spotlight his fans have long hoped he’d get. Week after week, millions have gotten to see the talent and charisma that have made Blake one of Country music’s brightest lights.
The first single from his latest CD, “Honey Bee,” found the lanky superstar-next-door rising to a now-familiar spot—the #1 position on the Country singles charts, which he has reached with six of his last seven singles. “Honey Bee” only hinted at the riches inside Red River Blue.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 5th best venue 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.
Jan 3, 2012 | Entertainment
January 6th performance will be rescheduled at a later date
The Quiet Riot show that had been set for January 6th in the Wolf Den has now been postponed due to a personal matter with the band. Mohegan Sun and Quiet Riot apologize for the inconvenience and will reschedule a date in the near future.
Wolf Den performances are free and open to the public, must be 21 years or older to attend.
For more information on the Wolf Den 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.
Dec 28, 2011 | Entertainment
All original members will perform live in Mohegan Sun Arena on February 18th
Original New Edition members Bobby, Johnny, Ralph, Ricky, Ronnie and Michael have hits that have spanned over the past four decades and will reunite on a tour that will headline at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, February 18th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $39.50 and go on sale Friday, December 30th 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, December 31st, subject to availability.
New Edition was formed in the Roxbury section of Boston, Massachusetts by Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins and Bobby Brown, who began singing together in 1978 while still in elementary school, hoping to perform for pocket cash. They eventually recruited friend Ralph Tresvant as a fourth member and after winning a talent show in 1980, also added Ronnie DeVoe. More talent show victories followed, including a prestigious gig at the local Strand Theatre, where they performed the Jackson 5’s “The Love You Save.” They were discovered by writer/producer/impresario Maurice Starr, who signed the group to his small Streetwise label in hopes of launching a Jackson 5 phenomenon for the 80s.
“Candy Girl,” a song Starr co-wrote for the group, was released as their first single in 1983, when the members ranged in age from 13 to 15. Despite a lack of major-label interest in the group, “Candy Girl” was a smash, topping the R&B charts. Their debut album, also titled Candy Girl, spawned two more R&B hits in “Popcorn Love” and “Is This the End?” and MCA offered the group a deal.
They would go on to have successful hits in the 90s and then temporarily separated to focus on solo endeavors. The group returned in the 2000s when P. Diddy signed them to his Bad Boy label for the release of their 2004 comeback album, One Love.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” 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.
