Jun 2, 2011 | General News, Special Events
Connecticut celebrities compete to benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving at Mohegan Sun September 30th
Mohegan Sun is proud to present the third annual ‘MADD About Dancing’ competition in The Cabaret Theatre on Friday, September 30th. Ten Connecticut celebrities will lace up their dancing shoes and hit the floor to help raise awareness and funds for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). This is the third year Mohegan Sun is teaming up with WCTY and Arthur Murray Dance Studio to host a night filled with fun, entertainment and competition. The evening also includes a special vocal performance by Country artist and former Dancing with the Stars competitor, Chuck Wicks.
Doors to The Cabaret Theatre will open at 7:00pm where guests will have the opportunity to enjoy hand-passed hors d’oeuvres and participate in a silent auction featuring Steiner Sports memorabilia among other items before the celebrities take the stage at 8:00pm with their professional dance partners.
The group of celebrities includes: Sonia Baghdady, Evening Anchor for WTNH; Fox Connecticut Meteorologist, Rachel Frank; Star of Johnny Rockets’ episode of Undercover Boss, Janice Garcia; Vice President of Connecticut College, Ulysses Hammond; WCTY’s on-air personality Marty Hausberger; WFSB New London Bureau Chief, Kevin Hogan; Fox Connecticut on-air personality, Jennifer Lahmers; Vice President of Libero Jewelers, Michael Libero, Jr.; WTNH Meteorologist, Gil Simmons; and Miss Connecticut 2011.
For the competition, each celebrity will be paired with a professional dance partner from Arthur Murray Dance Studios and will perform two short routines. Female celebrities will perform the Waltz and Cha-Cha, while male celebrities will try their hand at the Foxtrot and Rumba. Professional dance expos and a special performance by Chuck Wicks will round out the event. Wicks, who is playing in Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den the night before, will perform a few of his hit songs in The Cabaret Theatre for guests.
Tickets to “MADD About Dancing” are $50.00 per person and benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving. They go on sale to the public on Friday, June 3rd and are available through ticketmaster.com or at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so guests are encouraged to come early. For more information, visit: mohegansun.com/entertainment/special-events.html
About Arthur Murray Dance Studios:
Arthur Murray Dance Studios has been teaching the world to dance for over 98 years and has been located in the Connecticut area for over 50 years. During this time, Arthur Murray has been happy to support numerous causes for local charities and organizations. Ballroom Dancing’s recent rise in popularity has only further strengthened the notion that Arthur Murray has held all along. Ballroom Dancing is one of the healthiest and positive activities a person can do to enrich their life. We are happy once again to offer our support to the MADD organization in their efforts to keep our loved ones safe.
About MADD:
The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, to support the victims of this violent crime and to prevent underage drinking. MADD Connecticut is committed to clearly and powerfully advocating for victims of alcohol-related crashes.
MADD delivers quality services to hundreds of families each year at no cost to them, as well as help victims/survivors through the multitude of emotions and criminal proceedings that take place through court accompaniment and by providing grief counseling and support groups. MADD’s goal is to eliminate drunk driving and educate Connecticut youth about underage drinking. MADD introduces and follows legislation concerning bills to strengthen drunk driving laws.
About WCTY:
WCTY based in Norwich, Connecticut, is the home of continuous Country favorites for listeners in southeastern Connecticut. Owned by Hall Communications, a family-owned company that owns and operates 21 radio stations on the East Coast including six stations in Connecticut, Hall Communications has been in operation in Eastern Connecticut since 1964.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting 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.
May 28, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
June 7th performance will be rescheduled to June 6th
Due to Boston Bruins advancing to the 2011 Stanley Cup the following Glee Live! concert dates have been swapped to accommodate their home game schedule. The performance at Mohegan Sun, originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 7th at 7:30pm is now scheduled for Monday, June 6th at 7:30pm
Tickets are still valid for the new date. At the chance you cannot attend the concert on this new date, a refund of your ticket purchase is possible via the point of purchase. To secure your refund please contact the outlets where you purchased your ticket. Please note, you must request your refund no later than June 6th. Our apologies for any inconvenience the reschedule may have caused.
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.
May 27, 2011 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
WHAT: 
Mohegan Sun’s Reality Check is excited to announce that the newly-crowned season 12 Dancing with the Stars champ Kym Johnson along with Dmitry Chaplin, will be performing live and meeting fans on Friday, June 17th.
WHEN: Friday, June 17th
7:00pm
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 KYM: Dancing with the Stars fans got their first glimpse of Kym Johnson when paired with Jerry Springer as they reached a 5th place finish in season 3. She finished even higher the very next season at 2nd place with partner Joey Fatone and in season 9 she reached the top spot with Donny Osmond as they took home the Mirror Ball Trophy. Johnson is the only professional dancer to hold the title of two Mirror Ball Trophies, both in her homeland of Australia and USA. Her success on the popular reality show is no fluke as Johnson began ballroom dancing at age 13. Johnson made her Broadway debut in “Burn The Floor” in 2009, a dream come true for her. Johnson was just named the season 12 winner with partner and Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver Hines Ward.
ABOUT DMITRY:
Dmitry has established himself as one of the most recognized Ballroom Dancers and Choreographers in the United States and around the world. He is one of the star Professionals on Dancing With The Stars, an Emmy Nominated Choreographer for his work on So You Think You Can Dance and one of America’s favorite dancers. Dmitry’s dancing career began in the Ballroom at the age of 12 in his hometown of Rostov-on-Don in Russia. After moving to the United States in 1999, he studied in both America and United Kingdom and began competing and winning many world famous ballroom completions around the globe representing the United States. In 2006, Dmitry’s dance career took a different course as he joined the hit TV show So You Think You Can Dance and became one of America’s Top 10 dancers. He made the jump to Dancing with the Stars in 2009, paired with Mya and received record breaking votes making him one of the most popular dancers on the show. Dmitry has made numerous TV appearances that include the likes of the Ellen Degeneres Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Good Morning America, Live with Regis and Kelly and Larry King Live, plus many more.
May 26, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Special Events
WHAT: One of the most successful, top grossing music bands of all time, The Monkees, will be taking part in a special Signings & Sightings at Mohegan Sun on Friday, June 10th immediately following their performance in Mohegan Sun Arena.
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, June 10th/10:30pm/The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Don’t miss your chance to get up-close-and-personal with The Monkees! Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork will make a special appearance in The Shops at Mohegan Sun immediately following their performance in Mohegan Sun Arena on June 10th to meet and sign autographs for excited fans.
At the band’s request, the public Signings and Sightings event that was scheduled for this evening has been changed to a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience.
*As advertised, the first 200 who purchased The Best of The Monkees CD from Spin Street will be able to attend the private event. This event is SOLD OUT!
ABOUT THE MONKEES: Formed in Los Angeles in 1966, The Monkees debuted on television screens with their eponymous NBC series and #1 hit single “Last Train to Clarksville”. The show was a huge success over its two-season run, winning two Emmy Awards. The Monkees would also become one of the top-selling music artists of all time, scoring a dozen Billboard Top 40 hits, outselling both the Beatles and The Rolling Stones in 1967, as well as Top 10 hits in more than 25 countries. They remain the only band to have to ever have four #1 albums in the same year.
May 25, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Upcoming acts were recognized with prestigious awards on May 22nd
Mohegan Sun continues to provide the hottest acts in the recording industry and they were on display during the 2011 Billboard Music Awards on May 22nd.
Upcoming artists who took home awards Sunday night were Cee Lo Green, Rihanna and Katy Perry. Cee Lo Green was awarded the “Viral Innovator” Award and Rihanna won “Top Radio Songs Artist of the Year” and “Top Female Artist of the Year.” Cee Lo Green and Rihanna bring their hit summer tour to Mohegan Sun Arena on July 22nd. Katy Perry won “Top Hot 100 Artist of the Year” and “Top Digital Songs Artist of the Year,” respectively. Perry will perform on June 25th in Mohegan Sun Arena.
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.
May 24, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Hip Hop will fill Casino of the Earth on June 24th
Hip Hop pioneer and innovator, MC Hammer returns to the Wolf Den stage for a live performance on Friday, June 24th at 8:00pm.
MC Hammer made his first break on the 1987 album Feel My Power. This album gained the attention of recording moguls at Capitol Records which contracted Hammer for a reported record-breaking advance for a Rap artist at that time. In 1987, Let’s Get It Started was released and sold over three million records. Hammer’s follow-up, 1990’s Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em, solidified Hammer’s appeal with more than 20 million copies sold worldwide. Hammer is currently co-founder of Social Media destination Dancejam and Executive Producer and creator of HammerTime, a new Real Life Family show on the A&E networks.
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.
May 24, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
June 24th performance will be rescheduled at a later date
The Blues Traveler show that had been set for June 24th in the Wolf Den has now been postponed due to a personal matter with the band. Mohegan Sun and Blues Traveler apologizes 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.
May 19, 2011 | Food & Beverage
Gourmet dining, a relaxing spa package, Classic Rock & Roll and much more make Mohegan Sun the place to be for Father’s Day
Dad’s special day is almost here and Mohegan Sun is just the place to spoil him. Whether it’s finding the perfect gift at Trailblazer, treating Dad to a long, relaxing massage at Elemis Spa, Prime Rib at Michael Jordan’s Steak House or simply taking in some great music, Mohegan Sun has it all under one roof to help you celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, June 19th.
DINING
First off, Michael Jordan’s Steak House will be featuring a 16 oz. bone-in “Prime” Rib Eye Steak accompanied by three Sesame Coated Fried Prawns with Cucumber Kim chi and Chili Aioli. This meal will be served for $55.00 per person.
Right next door, Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe will be serving a mouthwatering 23 oz. Prime Rib with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus. This meal will be offered at $34.00 per person.
Big Bubba’s BBQ will be featuring a succulent Prime Rib as well, served with Twice Baked Potato for $22.95 per person.
SolToro Tequila Grill will be offering a delicious 16 oz. Kansas City Steak, “papas de la abuela,” with Fingerling Potatoes sautéed with Onion, Garlic, Poblano Peppers and Cilantro as well as a side of Wild Mushrooms with Serrano Pepper Escabeche & Red Wine Reduction. This meal will be offered at $33.95 per person.
Birches Bar & Grill will prepare a three-course meal beginning with a choice of Soup or Birches House Salad followed by an entrée of Roast Prime Rib of Beef served with Asparagus Spears, Garlic Smashed Potatoes and Horseradish Cream. For dessert, a Banana-Milk Chocolate Bombe with Caramel Rum Sauce and a Chocolate Covered Pretzel Garnish will be prepared. The special will be offered at $24.95 per person from Noon until 11:00pm.
Todd English’s Tuscany will be featuring a Chef’s Tasting for this Father’s Day that starts guests off with a Beef Tartare served with Truffle Vinaigrette and Grilled Toast Points. The second course is Veal Ravioli with Mushroom-Thyme Cream. Next up is the main course which offers a Surf & Turf dish that includes a Petit Filet, Pesto Grilled Shrimp, Silk Potatoes and Tuscan Demi. This meal is capped off with a delicious Root Beer Float. This Tasting will be served for $55.00 or $90.00 with Wine Pairings.
Sunburst Buffet will have a wide choice of meals throughout their various stations. For Italian lovers, Penne Primavera, Pork Cutlet Milanese as well as Housemade Meatballs with Marinara will all be offered. Sunburst also has Seafood covered with Steamed Mussels Fra Diavolo with fresh Basil, Stir-Fried Shrimp and Vegtable, and Bronzed Red Snapper with Creole Sauce. Sunburst will also be preparing tasty BBQ St. Louis Ribs, Grilled Herb Marinated Chicken Breast and at 5:00pm Prime Rib will be offered. The salad bar will be dressed up with Buffalo Style Tofu, Curried Chick Peas and Farro Risotto with Roasted Peppers and Mushrooms and at 5:00pm, Peel & Eat Shrimp will be available. Meals are offered at $19.81 per person ($23.58 after 5:00pm) and $10.37 for children between the ages of six and twelve ($12.76 after 5:00pm).
RETAIL
Trailblazer will be featuring the below items for Father’s Day gift ideas:
- Weber grills in several styles and sizes with price points to meet any budget
- Nirve Bikes: from cruisers to multi speeds and classic styles
- North Face shorts, tees and sportswear
- Ralph Lauren and Lacoste polo shirts and dress shirts
- “Life is Good” tees
- Fossil Brand watches, wallets and belts
- Five Fingers shoes
- Nike and New Balance sneakers.
- Eyewear from name brands like Ray Ban, Smith and Native
SPA
Spoil Pop at Elemis Spa with a Men’s Escape Package that includes a 50-mintue Deep- Tissue Massage, 50-minute Skin IQ Facial, 50-minute sport pedicure and a 30-minute sport manicure all for $345.00 plus 20% service charge.
ENTERTAINMENT
In the Wolf Den on Sunday, June 19th, the internationally acclaimed band, Satisfaction – A Tribute to the Rolling Stones will be performing at 7:00pm.
*Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den is 21 or older and it’s recommended that guests arrive early as seating is limited.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping 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.
May 17, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Live at Mohegan Sun Arena on July 24th
The insanely popular comedian Daniel Tosh brings his new 2011 comedy tour “Tosh Tour On Ice” to Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, July 24th at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $44.50 and go on sale Friday, May 20th 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, May 21st, subject to availability.
The all-new tour comes on the heels of his sold out Tosh Tour Twenty Ten smash tour, which ran 3 short months from September through December 2010, with over 75 shows drawing more than 175,000 fans.
Host of the super successful Comedy Central series, Tosh.0, Tosh was named as one of the “10 comics to watch” by Daily Variety. Tosh is currently one of the most requested headliners in the country. He has also quickly evolved into one of the most successful acts, having performed more than seven hundred shows in his career. Tosh’s casual style and sharp material have proven to be greatly appreciated by his audiences, young and old.
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.
May 16, 2011 | Breaking News, General News
New integrated communications campaign engages guests with customized videos and itineraries while highlighting a million moments to be captured at Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT – Mohegan Sun, the premier entertainment and gaming destination on the East Coast, has launched a new integrated marketing communications campaign. One of the first of its kind in trending practices, as well as the first for the casino industry, the campaign called ‘Time to Shine’ captures and highlights the millions of special moments that are created at Mohegan Sun each day. The campaign, created by People, Ideas & Culture (PI&C) of New York, is uniquely engaging and personalized. In addition to a completely new multi-media advertising campaign, ‘Time to Shine’ also features a revolutionary, customized digital “experience concierge” called the Shine Maker.
“Our new ‘Time to Shine’ campaign perfectly captures the feeling of being at Mohegan Sun,” said Mitchell Etess, Chief Executive Officer for the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority. “An experience on property is only limited by your own imagination and there are literally millions of ways to find your own moment to shine here.”
At the center of the campaign is the Shine Maker, a digital tool to help customize, create and preview your very own Mohegan Sun moment. More than a trip planner or an app, Shine Maker personalizes the Mohegan Sun moment based on guest preferences accounting for your energy level, the occasion, chosen activities, and even their friends who may join them. The :60 to :90 second personalized video is created by answering just a few simple questions; based on the answers, Shine Maker creates a customized video which can be shared online with friends and through various social media pages including Facebook and Twitter. Guests can also download and print customized recommendations for their visit to Mohegan Sun.
“This integrated marketing campaign was built with one objective in mind: giving Mohegan Sun the credit it deserves as the most aspirational casino and entertainment destination in the Northeast,” said Domenico Vitale, Chief Idea Architect for PI&C. “The campaign platform ‘Time to Shine’ captures what Mohegan Sun has been providing to its guests for years: Mohegan Sun makes anyone who walks through its doors feel special and experience special moments; millions of special moments for millions of people every year.”
The new commercials, which show off the unique beauty and feeling of the property itself also demonstrate examples of special moments that can happen to guests while visiting Mohegan Sun. The spots began running on May 14th during the Yankees vs. Red Sox game airing in spot markets including New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut on local stations and cable. You can also see the new commercials on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHOJWC03uQc and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNmOAr69APE. Experiential on-line digital advertising as well as traditional magazine, radio and billboard campaign ads launch simultaneously within similar markets, however New Yorkers and Bostonians will be treated to a little something extra experiencing massive transit station dominations by Mohegan Sun at both Bryant Park Station and Columbus Circle Station in New York starting May 16th and in Boston’s South Station June 1st.
About PI&C
People Ideas & Culture is a solutions company that operates free from the limitations of specific disciplines, individual media channels and debilitating overheads. Solutions span across disciplines, including but not limited to, advertising, digital, social media, design, pro-social and product innovation. PI&C is built to be agile and flexible enough to put together exactly the right team, for the right type of solution, whatever the problem. Nothing more. Nothing less. Located in SoHo, run by Domenico Vitale, clients have included Mohegan Sun, Ruby Tuesday, Morgans Hotel Group, Equinox, VeeV, FIFA, (Red), CODA Automotive and Samsung, among others.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining, shopping and convention 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.
