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.
May 13, 2011 | Special Events
WHAT: Famed Producer, Hip Hop star and star of Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice will be on hand Friday, May 20th for a live Vocal House/Electronic Dj set inside Ultra 88 Night Club.
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, May 20th at 9:00pm, Ultra 88 Night Club at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Labeled as the “S.K.A.M. Artist’s House Party Weekend,” May 20th at Ultra 88 Night Club will be livened up with Lil Jon behind the turntables spinning the best Vocal House and Top 40 music. Fellow SkamArtist.com DJ, Chris Garcia will cap the weekend off as he is set to take over Ultra 88’s Dj booth into the late night hours of Saturday, May 21st.
It’s highly recommended to call to reserve space ASAP as this event is likely to sell out. Call Ultra 88 Night Club at 860.862.7042 or visit facebook.com/Ultra88CT for more info.
ABOUT LIL JON: Lil Jon rose to the top of the Club/Hip Hop scene in the early 2000s with a string of club hits like the Ying Yang Twins’ “Get Low,” Ciara’s “Goodies” and Usher’s smash “Yeah.” He continues to produce hits both collaboratively and solo and currently can be seen on Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice as well as DJing venues across the globe.
May 12, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
George Clinton takes the stage June 3rd
Chris Young performs on June 4th
Ryan Star is live on June 10th
Gin Blossoms rock the joint on June 17th
Blues Traveler heats things up on June 24th
The Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun has a variety of headliners this June, beginning with Funk legend George Clinton on Friday, June 3rd, followed by Country music artist Chris Young on Saturday, June 4th. Ryan Star brings his Rock tunes live in the Den on Friday, June 10th and Rock band Gin Blossoms will bring their hits to the Wolf Den stage on Friday, June 17th. Finally, Blues Traveler arrives on Friday, June 24th. Friday and Saturday Wolf Den shows begin at 8:00pm and Sunday shows are at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted. Admission is free, but all guests must be 21 or over.
George Clinton is an American musician and the principal architect of P-Funk. He was the mastermind of the bands Parliament and Funkadelic during the 70s and early 80s and is a solo Funk artist as of 1981. He has been called one of the most important innovators of Funk music, next to James Brown and Sly Stone. Clinton is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, inducted in 1997 with fifteen other members of Parliament-Funkadelic.
With an ear toward the past and an eye on the future, Chris Young is quickly distinguishing himself as a newcomer who honors Country music’s best traditions while adding a fresh new chapter to the genre’s legacy. With his rich, warm baritone and penchant for writing relatable, slice–of–life songs, Young’s sophomore project, The Man I Want to Be – featuring his current smash single, “Gettin’ You Home” – is an album that showcases a new traditionalist poised to take his place among his musical heroes.
As the title of the New York rocker’s Atlantic debut provocatively suggests, Ryan Star’s whole life has been building to this point. The songs on 11:59 play out in real time, the stories spin out in narratives that resonate with urgency and truth. Star’s often stripped-bare vocals give the songs an added resonance.
The Gin Blossoms have undoubtedly left their mark on the Rock music map. Hits like “Hey Jealousy,” “Found Out About You” and “Follow You Down” have earned the Gin Blossoms platinum albums and a Grammy nomination. The band’s fusion of melodic Rock, Folk and Country elements has paved the way for the modern Rock of today.
It’s not every band that’s still staking out new musical territory and embracing fresh challenges more than 24 years into their career, but that’s the case with Blues Traveler. Having long ago graduated from the jam-band underground to mainstream stardom, the iconoclastic combo has consistently stuck to its guns and played by its own rules. For their latest release (and Verve Forecast debut) North Hollywood Shootout, the quintet ventured out of their creative comfort zone to explore some adventurous new horizons. The resulting album is a landmark in Blues Traveler’s large and widely loved body of work, demonstrating the enduring strengths of the band’s songwriting while capturing the spontaneous spirit of their legendary live shows.
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 10, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Live at Mohegan Sun Arena on July 6th
The long awaited announcement of Soundgarden’s first tour in over thirteen years is official and the Rock band is set to bring their 2011 Summer Tour with special guest Coheed and Cambria to Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday, July 6th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $69.50 & $59.50 and go on sale Friday, May 13th 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 14th, subject to availability.
Like the iconic 60s and 70s bands which inspired them, Soundgarden redefined rock music for a whole generation and had a revolutionary impact on the course of musical history, while also leading trends in street style and graphic design.
Soundgarden’s roots go all the way back to1984. Initially a drummer, Chris Cornell soon moved on to front the band, writing songs alongside guitarist Kim Thayil and bassist Hiro Yamamoto. Their music was a jagged, sinister drone, its atonal ferocity deeply at odds with the synth-pop and hair metal which was then dominating the airwaves.
In April of 2011, Soundgarden announced their first tour in over 13 years, and announced to their fans that they were in the studio in Seattle working on new material.
Soundgarden will tour North America in July 2011, and head back into the studio to finish their first new LP in over 15 years.
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 10, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Live at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 28th
For the third consecutive year at Mohegan Sun Arena, the popular concert concept Lo Mejor De Los 90s returns with an all-new lineup. After two sold-out shows at Mohegan Sun and sellouts at Madison Square Garden (NYC) and the Trump Taj Mahal (NJ), the concert spectacular returns to Mohegan Sun Arena Saturday, May 28th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $78.00 & $58.00 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 now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
The biggest names in the Tropical genre will perform live at Mohegan Sun. Dance to memorable hits from your favorite artists featuring Rey Ruiz “Creo en tu Amor,” Tito Nieves “I Like It Like That,” Salsa classics from legends Willie Colón, “Ché Ché Colé,” Ray Sepúlveda, Andy Montañez, José Alberto and Johnny Rivera. Plus don’t miss a rare performance from iconic group and ambassadors of Salsa, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico.
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 4, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Local Band Lakshmi to Perform Opening Set As Winner of 96.5TIC FM’s “Wanted…Opening Band for Bon Jovi” Contest
Bon Jovi’s 2011 Tour, promoted by AEG Live, returns to Mohegan Sun Arena 
on May 7th for the fourth and final Uncasville show of the tour. With this concert, the legendary band earns the status of being the highest grossing act ever to perform at the venue. Local rockers Lakshmi, recently chosen as winners of 96.5TIC’s “Wanted… Opening Band For Bon Jovi” contest, will take the stage at 8:00pm.
Lackshmi beat out three other finalists at the Black Bear Saloon in Hartford to earn the opening slot. Drummer Jake Siberon says, “We are so incredibly thankful to WTIC, Mohegan Sun and Bon Jovi for this incredible opportunity. We work really hard as a band and to be able to represent ourselves on this kind of stage, at this kind of event, is an amazing feeling.”
With comparisons to Paramore, Kelly Clarkson, No Doubt, Coheed and Cambria, and Dream Theater, Lakshmi covers a wide spectrum of music to provide listeners with a unique experience. Heartfelt and passionate lyrics, catchy melodies and riffs, dance rhythms and grooves make up the Lakshmi sound. Lakshmi released their self-titled debut LP in August of 2010. Since then, they have been performing in Connecticut venues including Toad’s Place, The Space, Webster Theater and The Heirloom Arts Theatre. For more information, please visit lakshmimusic.com.
Nearing three decades of an incredible career and currently in the midst of their biggest tour yet, Bon Jovi shows no sign of slowing down. Globally, the band has sold more than 125+ million albums to date, and has performed more than 2,700 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 35 million fans. In 2010, for the second time in just three years, Bon Jovi was named the #1 worldwide touring act, according to both Pollstar and Billboard (an honor which has only been achieved by three acts in history – Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones and The Grateful Dead). Bon Jovi Greatest Hits debuted at #1 around the world last November, with the band’s three-decade-spanning retrospective charting higher and selling more copies in its first week than their 1994 Cross Road release, which has sold more than 21+ million copies to date. For more information on all things Bon Jovi, visit bonjovi.com.
About AEG Live
AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance. AEG Live is comprised of touring, festival, exhibition, broadcast, merchandise and special event divisions, fifteen regional offices and thirty state-of-the-art venues. The company is currently producing tours and productions including Cher at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and Barry Manilow at Paris Las Vegas. The concert tour roster includes artists such as Taylor Swift, The Black Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi, Usher, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Justin Bieber, Leonard Cohen, Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson, Wisin & Yandel, Britney Spears, Kenny Chesney, P!nk and Paul McCartney. AEG Live is the largest producer of music festivals in North America from the critically acclaimed Coachella Music & Arts Festival to Stagecoach and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. For more information, go to aeglive.com.
About Mohegan Sun
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.
