Aug 3, 2011 | 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 22nd
Mohegan Sun is excited to announce that The Connecticut Authors Trail, which consists of a consortium of libraries in eastern Connecticut in addition to featuring some of the most prominent and tale
nted authors who either live in or are associated with the Nutmeg State, will return for Its third straight year to Mohegan Sun. The event is set to take place in The Cabaret Theatre on Thursday, September 22nd, showcasing the incredible author, Jane Green. Other library signing dates will feature authors like Todd Gipstein, Jan Kardys, Janice Law, Tommy Coletti, Christine Whitehead, Rosemary Harris and David Howard.
British import Jane Green is the author of twelve best-selling novels, dealing with real women, real life, and all the things life throws at them, with her trademark wisdom, wit and warmth. Her first novel was a huge success in England and it would pave the way for a remarkable career in writing. From The Other Woman to Second Chance to the incredibly popular The Beach House, Jane has become synonymous with complex, character driven story telling that explores the concerns of real women’s lives. As well as writing a regular on JaneGreen.com, she contributes to various publications, both online and print, including Huffington Post, The Sunday Times and Self.
Her latest novel, Promises to Keep, was released earlier this year to critical and public acclaim. The book follows the happily married and much adored friend and relative Callie Perry through quite the journey as her life takes a huge turn when she receives a difficult diagnoses. The Chicago Tribune praised the latest book with “In Promises to Keep, Green weaves a profoundly moving tale that will enthrall both new and old fans.”
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. Have your passport stamped at each author event for a chance to qualify for an exclusive pre-program Meet & Greet with Jane Green on Thursday, September 22nd in The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun.
For more information and a schedule on the Connecticut Authors Trail, please visit http://sites.google.com/site/connecticutauthorstrail2011/
The full list of author appearances is as follows:
Tommy Coletti: Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Special Delivery
Sprague Public Library, 76 Main Street, Baltic, CT 06330
Marc-Yves Regis: Monday, August 8, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: After The Shock
Otis Library, 261 Main Street, Norwich, CT 06360
Christine Whitehead: Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Tell Me When It Hurts
Guilford Smith Memorial Library, 17 Main Street, South Windham, CT 06266
Sarah Jo Burke: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 6:45pm
Author of: Don’t Think It Hasn’t Been Fun
Saxton B. Little Free Library, 319 Route 87, Columbia, CT 06237
Sandra Marton: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Not For Sale
Aldrich Free Library, 299 Main Street, Moosup, CT 06374
Rosemary Harris: Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Slugfest: A Dirty Business Mystery
Janet Carlson Calvert Library, 5A Tyler Drive, Franklin, CT 06254
Robert M. Thorson: Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Beyond Walden
Willimantic Public Library, 905 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226
Glenn Alan Cheney: Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Thanksgiving: The Pilgrims’ First Year in America
Sprague Public Library, 76 Main Street, Baltic, CT 06330
Joan H. Dash: Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Shot in the Buff
Canterbury Public Library, 1 Municipal Drive, Canterbury, CT 06331
Natasha Friend: Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Bounce
Otis Library, 261 Main Street, Norwich, CT 06360
Matthew Warshauer: Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 7:00pm
Author of: Connecticut in the American Civil War: Slavery, Sacrifice & Survival
David Howard: Friday, September 9, 2011 at 7:00pm
Author of: Lost Rights
Andover Public Library, 355 Route 6, Andover, CT 06232
Robert M. Thorson: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Stone By Stone
Guilford Smith Memorial Library, 17 Main Street, South Windham, CT 06266
Mark Seth Lender: Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Salt Marsh Diary
Scotland Public Library, 21 Brook Road, Scotland, CT 06264
Jane Green: Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 7:00pm
Author of: Promises To Keep
Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre, Uncasville, CT
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 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 25, 2011 | Breaking News, Sports
— Monday, July 25 —
Tickets now on-sale to general public for Mohegan Sun Event
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame today announced that tickets are now on sale for the 2011 Basketball Hall of Fame’s Tip-Off Tournament. The Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off will take place on Saturday, November 19, and Sunday, November 20 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Eight schools will compete in two four-team brackets over the weekend at one of the premier destinations in New England. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
Teams scheduled to compete in the 2011 Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off are: Long Island University (Northeast), Marist College (MAAC), Old Dominion University (CAA), Penn State University (Big Ten), Radford University (Big South), University of Kentucky (SEC), University of South Florida (Big East) and the University of Vermont (America East).
Tip-Off Tournament Schedule
Saturday November 19 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
SESSION 1
12 Noon Game 1 – Kentucky vs. Penn State
Approx 2:00 pm Game 2 – Old Dominion vs. South Florida
SESSION 2
6:00 PM Game 3 – Marist vs. Vermont
Approx 8:00 PM Game 4 – Long Island vs. Radford
Sunday November 20 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
SESSION 1
12 Noon Game 5 – Kentucky vs. Old Dominion/South Florida*
Approx 2:00 pm Game 6 – Penn State vs. Old Dominion/South Florida*
*If Kentucky wins Game 1 it will play the winner of Game 2; if Penn State wins Game 1 it will play the winner of Game 2 at pre-determined times.
SESSION 2
5:30 PM Game 7 –Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4
Approx 7:30 pm Game 8 –Loser of Game 3 vs. Loser of Game 4
For more information on the Hall of Fame Tip-Off, ticket packages, hospitality packages for the weekend games and campus site schedule, log onto www.halloffametipoff.com
About the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame:
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the Birthplace of Basketball, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame promotes and preserves the game of basketball at every level – professional, collegiate, men and women.
For more information:
Visit: www.hoophall.com
… onFacebook: www.facebook.com/BBHOF
… on Twitter: @hoophall
… or call 1-877-4-HOOPLA
Jul 21, 2011 | Entertainment, Special Events
WHAT: Mohegan Sun’s Reality Check will once again bring amazing dancing talent to the stage when Dancing with the Stars performers Louis Van Amstel and Anna Trebunskaya take part in an all-new Reality Check on Friday, August 5th. This free live event at Mohegan Sun will feature a dance performance at 4:00pm followed by a signing event at 4:45pm.
WHEN: Friday, August 5th, 4:00pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
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.
For more information, visit mohegansun.com/reality-check. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
ABOUT LOUIS: Louis Van Amstel began dancing at an early age in his hometown of Amsterdam. When he moved to the U.S. in 2000, he quickly became the U.S. National Latin Dance Champion. He has earned twelve dance championships in all and several Emmy nominations for choreography. Dancing with the Stars fans have followed Louis’ moves since the series premiere in 2005. He has competed in eight seasons of the show partnering with celebrities like Margaret Cho, Priscilla Presley, Niecy Nash, Lisa Rinna and most recently, Kendra Wilkinson. He achieved 3rd place in season 9 with partner Kelly Osbourne.
ABOUT ANNA: Anna Trebunskaya started dancing at six years old in her native country of Russia and won her first competition at the age of seven. At seventeen, she moved to the U.S. with her parents who were also professional dancers. She first appeared on Dancing with the Stars in season 2 earning 2nd place with partner and football star, Jerry Rice. In the most recent season, she paired with boxing legend, Sugar Ray Leonard. Anna is married to Dancing with the Stars pro, Jonathan Roberts.
Jul 12, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Live at Mohegan Sun Arena on October 29th
Bill O’Reilly, godfather of “no spin” and in-your-face television and Dennis Miller, the king of references and rants, are teaming up to take on Mohegan Sun Arena during their Bolder & Fresher 2011 Tour on Saturday, October 29th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $125.00, $95.00, $70.00 & $45.00 and are on sale now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and through Ticketmaster. There are also a limited number of special VIP seats at $500.00 per ticket that include a meet and greet with Bill and Dennis. 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. For further information on the tour check out BolderFresher.com.
O’Reilly’s broadcast career started in Scranton, Pennsylvania long before the folks from The Office settled there. He has been both a local reporter and news anchor in other cities, including Dallas, Boston and New York. Audiences across America got to meet Bill when he worked at CBS News and ABC News and when he hosted the first version of Inside Edition. But it was when he landed at Fox News in 1996 and began The O’Reilly Factor that he achieved his current national and international stature and enormous following.
Miller is a five-time Emmy award winner for his critically acclaimed half-hour, live talk show Dennis Miller Live which had a nine year run on HBO. He also wrote and starred in the Emmy-nominated cable comedy special Raw Feed. That show, along with the six other standup specials he did for HBO from 1988-2006, is featured in the recently released DVD set, Dennis Miller: The HBO Specials. His eighth special for HBO, Dennis Miller: The Big Speech debuted last year and is available on DVD. He was the host and executive producer of CNBC’s Dennis Miller, a topical interview talk show featuring reasoned discourse, opinion and humor. Additionally, Miller has appeared on many politically oriented television talk shows.
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.
Jul 12, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Live at Mohegan Sun Arena on November 13th
Critically acclaimed A Cappella group Straight No Chaser brings their popular U.S. tour to Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, November 13th at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $30.00 and are on sale Friday, July 15th 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, July 16th, subject to availability.
Originally formed over a dozen years ago while students together at Indiana University, the group has reassembled and reemerged as a phenomenon – with a massive fan base, over 35 million views on YouTube, numerous national TV appearances, hundreds of concerts around the world and proven success with four album releases: Holiday Spirits (2008), Christmas Cheers (2009), Six Pack (2009), and With A Twist (2010). In an era when so much Pop music is the product of digital processing and vocal pro-tooling, Straight No Chaser is the real deal – the captivating sound of ten unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor.
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.
Jul 6, 2011 | Food & Beverage, General News
One of several stations at the newly remodeled Seasons Buffet.
Completely remodeled restaurant reopens with nearly 800 seats
UNCASVILLE, CT – This past weekend, Mohegan Sun jump-started the holiday weekend with a celebration of its own: the much-anticipated reopening of the completely remodeled Seasons Buffet. Back bigger and better than ever, the restaurant now features nearly 800 seats and not only is the largest restaurant at Mohegan Sun, but one of the biggest buffets on the East Coast.
Construction began back in January to completely renovate the space from top to bottom. The 26,000 square-foot restaurant now features close to 800 seats – an increase of close to 20-percent – as well as private and semi-private dining areas, express check-in lanes, live cooking stations and a dynamic 100-foot by 4-foot cascading video wall. It also is home to the first Coca-Cola freestyle soda system in any casino and features over 100 flavors. An additional 30 new positions were also created including 20 servers and 10 cooks.
Seasons Buffet also has over 250 feet of counter space featuring over 200 items including Heart Smart, sugar and gluten-free options, in addition to traditional buffet fare. It will be home to a live cooking element throughout the space featuring several different stations including a New England Station featuring fresh, local seafood, a raw bar, Yankee Pot Roast, Turkey Pot Pie and more; an Italian/ Mediterranean Station with Woodstone Pies, Baked Pastas and Mediterranean favorites; The Carvery with a rotisserie and 3 large carving areas; an Asian Station with Wok, Sushi and classics like Lo Mein and General Tso’s Chicken; a BBQ Station with hand carved BBQ Brisket, Smoked St. Louis Ribs and Pulled Pork; a Soup and Bread Station, as well as a Dessert Station with live baking. Cobblers, Bread Puddings, Cookies, Pies, Cakes and more will be offered, in addition to a hand-dipped Ice Cream bar with toppings.
The restaurant will be open Sunday through Thursday from 7:30am to 10:00pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30am to Midnight. Prices for adults are $15.00 for breakfast, $21.00 for lunch and $25.00 for dinner; for kids, $6.50 for breakfast; $11.50 for lunch and $14.00 for dinner.
For more information on Seasons Buffet, please visit mohegansun.com/dining.
Jul 6, 2011 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: Rising Country star, Frankie Ballard, is set to join Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings on Monday, July 11th immediately following his performance in the Wolf Den
WHEN/ WHERE: Monday, July 11th
at 9:30pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Don’t miss your chance to get up-close-and-personal with Frankie Ballard. This newcomer to Nashville, with his edgy Country rock pedigree, will make a special appearance in The Shops at Mohegan Sun immediately following his performance in the Wolf Den to meet and sign autographs for fans.
**Spin Street will have Ballard’s self-titled debut album available for purchase on the day of this event.
For more information, visit www.mohegansun.com/signature-events. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
ABOUT FRANKIE BALLARD: Few artists in the history of Country music have risen from obscurity to prominence with the speed of guitar slinger Frankie Ballard. On his debut album, Ballard brought a Bluesy, Rocking edge to the Country scene. His talents as a vocalist, songwriter, instrumentalist and showman have already made him one of the genre’s most memorable new personalities. His first single, “Tell Me You Get Lonely,” became a Top 5 video chart success. His first club tour was with big-time hit maker Uncle Kracker. The first of his songs to be recorded by another artist was by Billy Currington. All of this took place in 2010 and Ballard hasn’t slowed down since. At the start of 2011 he released his second radio single “A Buncha Girls” and soon after got the call to open for Taylor Swift’s U.S. Arena Tour. His debut, self-titled album released in May and reached as high as #33 on the U.S. Country Billbard chart.
Jul 6, 2011 | Entertainment, Special Events
WHAT: Filly, Gigi and Olivia will all be making their way to Mohegan Sun on Friday, July 22nd to greet fans, discuss their lives and experiences as reality TV stars and sign autographs. This Reality Check event takes place in The Shops at Mohegan Sun and will begin at 4:30pm with a live discussion followed by a free signing at 5:00pm.
WHEN: Friday, July 22nd at 4:30pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
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.
For more information, visit mohegansun.com/reality-check. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
ABOUT THE SHOW: Jerseylicious, the hit reality show on the Style Network, follows the personalities of the owners, hairstylists and make-up artists of Gatsby Salon as they all work together to relaunch the newly-renovated store in New Jersey.
Jun 28, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Live at Mohegan Sun Arena on October 14th and 15th
Sugarland with special guest Sara Bareilles will bring the 2011 Incredible Machine Tour to Mohegan Sun Arena for two dates on Friday, October 14th and Saturday, October 15th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $76.00 and $56.00 and are on sale 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.
To hear Jennifer Nettles tell it, it’s a brand new day in Sugarland. Despite winning multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM awards—and selling more than 9 million records—the Country music duo of Nettles and Kristian Bush is embracing a creative rebirth, a musical awakening that permeates their adventurous fourth album, The Incredible Machine.
“We are in a place of discovery,” Jennifer says. “It is the essence of who we are as people in this band. There is never a moment where we think, ‘This is good enough.’ There’s always a place for growth.”And what they’ve created is a dynamic masterwork. Co-written and co-produced in full by Jennifer and Kristian, The Incredible Machine is a soaring album elevated by sky-high choruses, ringing guitars and pulsing drums that recall the beating of the album’s titular engine, the human heart.
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.
Jun 23, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
WHAT: American icon and prolific entertainer, Tony Bennett will become the 23rd entertainer inducted into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame.
Media and public invited to attend the induction ceremony.
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, June 24th at 3:30 pm Mohegan Sun Spring Gateway
WHO: Tom Cantone, Vice President of Sports and Entertainment and Tony Bennett
IN DETAIL: As he prepares for a private performance in Mohegan Sun Arena, Tony Bennett will be inducted into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame. The special induction ceremony will be held in the Spring Gateway, near the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
The award seeks to recognize those individuals who have made significant contributions to the success of Mohegan Sun as the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination. All of the individuals inducted into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame will have their name engraved on a plaque that will be permanently placed at the entrance to Mohegan Sun Arena.
