Feb 27, 2012 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, General News, Travel & Leisure
48 cameras, 360-degrees, one moment, starring you
Ashley and JP of The Bachelorette try out Mohegan Sun's new Shine 360
Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun is giving guests their time to shine with the unveiling of Shine 360°, a space where guests can experience the excitement of a “phygital” experience. Patented technology in the Shine 360° enables creation of one-of-a-kind 360 degree video, capturing each guest’s shining moment in the spotlight and instantly sharing it through Facebook, Twitter and e-mail.
As the only casino in the world and first company in the United States to offer guests this experience, Mohegan Sun is excited to unveil this new technology from New York-based Digital Air on March 2nd.
Located in Casino of the Sky, across from the Arena Club entrance, this 24-foot wide installation captures users’ celebrity moments from every angle, creating a 360 video that they can immediately share with their social media ‘fans.’ There is no charge to use the booth; guests just need to be 21 years of age or older and be a Player’s Club member.
Guests enter Shine 360° and immediately are transformed into “digital celebrities” as 48 photos are simultaneously snapped in a circle around them. In seconds, the photos are seamlessly transformed into a 360-degree head-to-toe, back-to-front image. This image produces a video which can then be immediately shared via social media and email creating one of the truly most unique experiences in the world.
Each week, Mohegan Sun will select a group of the best newly-created videos to be highlighted on mohegansun.com/shine360 as well as on video boards throughout the property.
A growing trend in Europe, “phygital” marketing brings physical experiences to life in the digital world. The Shine 360° brings Mohegan Sun’s new “Time to Shine” advertising campaign to life by allowing visitors the ability to create their own celebrity moment and immortalize it online.
For more information on Shine 360° and all of the events happening at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com or follow us Facebook at facebook.com/mohegansun.
Mohegan Sun\’s Shine 360 ….Coming March 2nd!
About Mohegan Sun: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena.
Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
About Digital Air: The Shine 360° camera system was developed by Digital Air, Inc. Digital Air’s patented virtual camera movement processes are protected by the following patents under license from Digital Air, Inc.: EU Pats. No. EP 1 296 179 B1, No. EP 0 799 547 B1, U.S. Pats. No. 6,933,966, No. 6,331,871, No. 6,154,251, No. 5,659,323, Australian Pat. No. 715,590, Canadian Pat. No. 2,208,556.
Digital Air develops systems and processes for recording motion pictures using camera arrays. The Company’s patented virtual camera movement process uses multiple cameras to separate the point-of-view of a virtual camera from the temporal and spatial constraints of a real camera. In visual effects, Digital Air’s technology is used to produce a variety of complex time and space manipulations, distortions, and frozen moment effects. For more information, visit virtualcamera.com.
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.
Feb 23, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Performing live in the Arena on May 19th
Chickenfoot, the Rock group featuring guitarist Joe Satriani, drummer Kenny Aronoff, former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony and front man Sammy Hagar have announced A Different Devil Tour in continued support of their newest record Chickenfoot III. The guys will stroll into Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, May 19th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $25.00 and are on sale Friday, March 2nd 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 on Saturday, March 3rd at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
“The Foot are road tested and ready to roll and can’t wait to play the new songs for the fans!” says front man Sammy Hagar. The band’s second hit single, “Different Devil” has hit #13 with a bullet on the Mediabase Mainstream Rock Chart and #5 on the Mediabase Classic Rock Chart. This will be the bands first full US run since 2009.
In November, Chickenfoot completed a sold out Road Test Tour that took them through San Francisco, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Chicago and New York with a stop for a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The first single “Big Foot,” debuted at #1 on the Mediabase Classic Rock Chart holding the position for 11 weeks.
Chickenfoot III debuted at #9 on the Billboard Top 100 and follows the band’s 2009 debut album, which debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 100 and was certified gold for sales over 500,000 units by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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.
Feb 22, 2012 | Entertainment
Three trendsetters in Rock perform live in the Arena on July 5th
Over 80 million albums sold worldwide, twelve Top 10 smash hit singles and thousands of concerts performed. The time has come for the ultimate convergence of Rocks finest from the Midwest as STYX, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent join forces for “The Midwest Rock ‘n Roll Express” and they will stop by Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, July 5th at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $40.00 and are on sale Friday, March 30th 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 on Saturday, March 31st at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
“Forget all those TV shows with glee clubs singing Rock songs,” exclaims STYX guitarist/singer James “JY” Young. “It’s time for mega-Platinum Illinois bands STYX and REO Speedwagon in a battle to the end of the Mayan Calendar with the Motor City Madman!”
“I am a Midwest boy, born and raised with Midwest values,” continues REO Speedwagon singer/guitarist Kevin Cronin. “In the Midwest we work hard, play hard, and rock hard. I am proud to join my brothers in STYX and Ted Nugent to celebrate Midwest Rock ‘n Roll and represent the greatest rock fans in the world. I am ready to climb aboard the ‘Midwest Rock ‘n Roll Express!’ Rock on baby!”
As STYX singer/guitarist Tommy Shaw proclaims, “It’s gonna be a Twang Fest of screaming guitars and big, sing-along choruses that continue to be the soundtrack for the misbehavior of our collective fan base. In other words, a real good time.”
Ted Nugent couldn’t agree more. “The heart and soul of American R&B&R&R has always gushed forth from the heartland of America. STYX, REO, and The Nuge have always celebrated the power of our special music and on the mighty ‘Midwest Rock ‘n Roll Express,’ the energy, attitude and spirit is more intense than ever. This is the soundtrack for the hardcore.”
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.
Feb 20, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Performing his hilarious routine live in the Arena on May 4th
One of the premiere comedic talents in the entertainment industry, George Lopez, will bring the “That’s The America I Live In” tour to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, May 4th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $41.00 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.
George Lopez is a multi-talented entertainer whose career encompasses television, film, stand-up comedy and late-night television. For two seasons, Lopez hosted Lopez Tonight, a late-night television talk show on TBS, which represented Lopez’s return to series television after co-creating, writing, producing and starring in Warner Bros. Television’s groundbreaking hit sitcom George Lopez, which ran for six seasons on ABC.
Lopez recently voiced the character Rafael in the animated blockbuster, Rio, along with Jamie Foxx, Anne Hathaway and Jesse Eisenberg, and “Grouchy Smurf” in The Smurfs. His other most recent film credits include the box-office hit Valentine’s Day directed by Garry Marshall, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Swing Vote, Henry Poole Is Here and Balls of Fury.
The Lopez Foundation, founded by George, was established to create positive, permanent change for underprivileged children and adults confronting challenges in education and health, as well as increasing community awareness about kidney disease, organ donation and the military.
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.
Feb 17, 2012 | Entertainment, General News
Performing live in the Arena on May 18th
Multi-platinum selling, #1-charting rockers Blink-182 announced several tour dates in May surrounding the group’s co-headlining of The Bamboozle Festival 2012. They will perform live with special guest The All American Rejects on Friday, May 18th at 8:00pm at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets are $69.50 and $49.50 and go on sale Friday, February 24th 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, February 25th, subject to availability.
The most recent video from 2011’s Neighborhoods, Blink-182’s first new album in eight years which debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, is for the hit single “After Midnight.” Says singer bassist Mark Hoppus of the video: “We wanted something that was a little troubled because the song is a troubled love song. Isaac (Rentz, the director) came up with this idea of a guy and a girl trapped inside of an insane asylum. They find one another, they escape themselves for the evening and they have a night of reckless romance before they get put back into their cells.”
Hoppus, guitarist Tom DeLonge and drummer Travis Barker reunited in 2009 after a tumultuous four-year hiatus. Neighborhoods marks Blink-182’s sixth studio effort, following three consecutive platinum-plus albums.
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.
Feb 17, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
One of 2012’s hottest tours to take over the Arena on May 12th and 13th
After selling out their May 12th date at Mohegan Sun Arena and their stellar performance at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, The Beach Boys’ 50th Anniversary Tour has added a second show at Mohegan Sun. Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks will take the stage again at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, May 13th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $75.00 and $55.00 and go on sale Friday, February 24th 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, February 25th, subject to availability.
The Beach Boys have recorded new songs for the as-yet-untitled album to be released in 2012. It will be the first to feature all of the band’s surviving original members in decades and is being produced by Brian Wilson and executive produced by Mike Love.
The Beach Boys and Capitol/EMI have also teamed up for a 50th Anniversary campaign spotlighting the band’s entire catalog, with several new commemorative releases planned for 2012, including a new hits collection and a career-spanning box set.
For five decades, America’s first Pop band to reach the 50-year milestone has recorded and performed the music that has become the world’s favorite soundtrack to summer. The Beach Boys continue to hold Billboard / Nielsen SoundScan’s record as the top-selling American band for albums and singles, and they are also the American group with the most Billboard Top 40 chart hits with 36. Sounds Of Summer: The Very Best Of The Beach Boys is fast approaching triple-Platinum sales status, and The SMiLE Sessions, released to worldwide critical acclaim in November, has been heralded as 2011’s “#1 Reissue of the Year” by Rolling Stone magazine.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 and recipients of The Recording Academy’s “Lifetime Achievement” Grammy Award, The Beach Boys are an American institution that is iconic around the world.
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.
Feb 16, 2012 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Celebrate the Luck of the Irish with discounts, entertainment and even a pub crawl
Get your green on and celebrate in style at Mohegan Sun, where the St. Patty’s Day fun will be happening all day long. Beginning at 4:00pm on Saturday, March 17th, Mohegan Sun’s Shops concourse will be transformed into party central. Guests can enjoy a pub crawl, music, traditional Irish step dancers, signature St. Patty’s Day dishes, shopping discounts, dining deals, specialty drinks and more!
Mohegan Sun’s St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl will feature more than ten bars and restaurants all under one roof. Similar to Mohegan Sun’s Island Hop back in January, guests can have their “Mohegan Sun Pub Crawl ticket” stamped at a number of participating restaurants and bars including: Ballo Italian Restaurant and Social Club, Big Bubba’s BBQ, Jasper White’s Summer Shack, Lucky’s Lounge, The Dubliner, Todd English’s Tuscany, The Shops Concourse Bar, Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe and Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville.
A number of restaurants and bars at Mohegan Sun will be offering a variety of specials including:
Ballo Italian Restaurant and Social Club: A special Ballo Limonato cocktail will be available for $7.00 in celebration of the holiday.
Geno’s Fast Break, Geno’s Pub, Geno’s Bagels, Sweets & Subs and Wok-On by Geno’s Fast Break: 15% discount on food purchase when wearing green.
Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe: An appetizer special of Corned Beef and Cabbage Spring Rolls with grain mustard sauce and Potato Wedges with mustard aioli combined with a 4oz Guinness will be available for $9.95. A lunch special will also be offered and includes a Sliced Brisket Sandwich with Cabbage, Bacon & Parsley aioli and Potato Wedges for $15.00.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House: At the bar only, the restaurant will feature Corned Beef and Cabbage Spring Rolls with grain mustard sauce for $9.95.
The Dubliner: An all-day celebration is set to take place inside Mohegan Sun’s popular Irish Pub with food & drink specials, live band, giveaways and more! Collectible Guinness Gilroy posters will be given away every ten minutes. No purchase necessary. The Dubliner will open at 11:00am on March 17th.
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville: A St. Patrick’s Day party will be taking place starting at 3:17pm where guests who wear green will receive $3.17 food and drink specials. There will also be a Corned Beef entrée offered for $16.95.
The Original SoupMan: A Corned Beef Reuben with a choice of Soda will be offered at The Original SoupMan for $9.99 plus tax.
Jasper White’s Summer Shack: An Irish Boiled dinner will be featured on the menu serving up House Cured Grey Corned Beef alongside Cabbage, Turnips, Parsnips, Potatoes, Onions & Carrots with a pint of Guinness in which the customer can keep the glass! This dinner will be priced at $22.00 plus tax.
Big Bubba’s BBQ: A Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner all for $17.95 will be available. Add on a 16oz Coors Light beer to make it $20.95.
*NOTE: Above offerings only apply to Saturday, March 17th.
Over in Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre one of the foremost comedians of our generation, Richard Lewis of Curb Your Enthusiasm takes the stage for two shows. Opening for the comedy great will be national headliner Michael Petit. Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster.
Performances are at 8:00pm and 10:15pm. For more information, visit www.mohegansun.com/entertainment/cabaret.html
The fun continues with holiday discounts at some of Mohegan Sun’s popular retail outlets, including:
Brighton Collectibles: Green Charms will be available for $8.50 and silver sparkle charms for $19.00.
Galina’s: Galina’s will be awarding a free gift with any purchase of $50.00 or more.
Sunglasses USA: 15% off any one Ray-Ban product. *Cannot be combined with any other offer or special.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store: All St. Patrick’s Day products will be marked down 50%, while supplies last.
Sephora: Guests can get a free St. Patty’s Day-inspired body art glitter tattoo that can be applied to the face and/or body. Guests can also get free Irish Smoky eyes featuring minute express eye service showcasing the colors of the Irish flag.
Cyber Quest: A free Slushie with any Cyber Quest Club card purchase will be offered.
*NOTE: All offers apply to Saturday, March 17th unless stated otherwise.
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 meeting 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.
Feb 16, 2012 | Community Relations, General News, Special Events, Sports
Tip-Off returns to Mohegan Sun Arena weekend of November 16th-18th
Springfield, Mass. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the field of teams and brackets for the 2012 Tip-Off Tournament. The annual NCAA men’s exempt tournament, sponsored by the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, will take place the weekend of November 16th-18th at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut featuring eight schools in two four-team brackets. All teams will also compete in two campus round games.
Teams scheduled to participate in this year’s Tip-Off tournament are Loyola University Maryland (MAAC), Norfolk State University (MEAC), Ohio State University (Big Ten), Seton Hall University (Big East), University of Albany (America East), University of Missouri-Kansas City (Summit League), University of Rhode Island (Atlantic 10) 
and University of Washington (Pac-12).
“This year’s Tip-Off Tournament will once again showcase some of the best college basketball programs in the country,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. “We are looking forward to welcoming each of these teams, as they compete at Mohegan Sun, one of the finest facilities in the country.”
The 2012 Tip-Off Tournament game schedule will be separated into two brackets. The Springfield bracket will include Albany, Loyola, UMKC and Norfolk State. The Naismith bracket will consist of Ohio State, Washington, Seton Hall, and Rhode Island. Game times and sessions for both rounds will be announced at a later date.
“On behalf of Mohegan Sun, we are excited to be able to once again host one of the most prestigious tournaments in college basketball,” said Jeffrey Hartmann, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mohegan Sun. “We appreciate the Hall of Fame’s passion for basketball, and we look forward to continuing our relationship and hosting another great event in November.”
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference will serve as the host conference for the annual event. The MAAC will host the men’s and women’s basketball championships at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA this March and has developed a strong partnership with the Basketball Hall of Fame, including the opening of a MAAC exhibit in the Hall of Fame museum.
“The MAAC is excited to extend its support of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Tip-Off Tournament again in 2012,” said Rich Ensor, Commissioner of the MAAC. “The MAAC and the Hall of Fame continue to expand its relationship and we look forward to working together in the future on many projects, including the annual Tip-Off Tournament.”
Tickets for the 2012 Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun Arena will go on sale in the near future. For more information on the event, log on to 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 us on the web: www.hoophall.com
… on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BBHOF
… on Twitter: @hoophall
… or call 1-877-4-HOOPLA
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
The MAAC, headquartered in Edison, N.J., consists of 10 member institutions: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Loyola University Maryland, Manhattan College, Marist College, Niagara University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s College and Siena College. For more on the conference, please visit www.maacsports.com.
HEAD COACH COMMENTS
Thad Matta, Ohio State University
“Opening the 2012-13 season in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament will give our team the opportunity to gauge itself against quality competition in an NCAA tournament setting. Our program appreciates the opportunity to be a part of this outstanding event.”
Lorenzo Romar, University of Washington
“Coach Jim Shaw has done a great job of trying to get us in one of the premier tournaments every year and this certainly falls into that category. We are privileged and honored to be selected as a participant in the Hall of Fame Tournament. The New York experience was great, we got to do a lot of things away from basketball. When we went to the CBE Classic (Kansas City) a few years ago, we got to see the NCAA Hall of Fame. Now, to be able to see and experience the Naismith Hall of Fame is something that may be our players only opportunity to ever see it. I’m already excited!”
Anthony Evans, Norfolk State University
“We are excited to be first-time participants in the Hall of Fame Tournament. It’s an honor for us to be involved with an event that is connected to the history of the game. This is a great opportunity for our program and players.”
Kevin Willard, Seton Hall University
“This is a great opportunity for our program to participate in one of the marquee early season events on the national calendar. We’re proud to be a part of a tournament that celebrates the tradition and history of our sport. We’re excited to be a part of this impressive field and look forward to the competition next November.”
Jimmy Patsos, Loyola University Maryland
“We are looking forward to participating in the Tip-Off Tournament. The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference has formed a strong partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, and we are honored to be selected to participate in the event next year.”
Matt Brown, University of Missouri-Kansas City
“We are appreciative of the opportunity to play in the Tip-Off Tournament. We are not only looking forward to playing some great teams, but also be able to expose our student-athletes to the history of the sport of Basketball at the Hall of Fame.”
Will Brown, University at Albany
“We are excited to be a part of the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament. We will open the season with a very challenging schedule as our first 2 games in the event will be against Ohio State and Washington. The event will also give us the opportunity to visit the Hall of Fame and play 2 more games at Mohegan Sun. This will be a great experience for our program, athletic department, university, alumni, and fans.”
Jim Baron, University of Rhode Island
“We are proud to be among the field for the 2012 Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament. It is a tremendous tournament with outstanding teams, coaches, and student-athletes. We are looking forward to the challenge and the opportunity to play in such a prestigious event.”
Feb 15, 2012 | General News, Special Events, Sports
WHAT: Step out from the sidelines and mingle with the champs! Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings presents a very special appearance from some of the 2012 New York football victors: Mario Manningham, Ahmad Bradshaw and Steve Weatherford. Come cheer on the wide receiver, running back and punter that made history on the field when they take time to celebrate with fans and sign autographs in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
WHEN/ WHERE: Sunday, February 19th
FREE SIGNING EVENT
2:00pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. The first 120 guests in line will receive a wristband and a celebrity headshot to gain entrance into the event. Celebrities will only be signing copies of the distributed headshot. No other merchandise will be signed.
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings, presented in collaboration with Spin Street, is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows guests to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s biggest entertainers. Whether it’s an up-and-coming band, well-known comedian or chart-topping musician, a Signings & Sightings event provides artists with an exciting opportunity to share their latest work in an interactive way with fans. Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, offers a variety of music, movies and entertainment memorabilia with special signing merchandise available for each Signings & Sightings event.
ABOUT MARIO MANNINGHAM:
Mario Manningham is a talented starting wide-out for New York, drafted out of Michigan. He has spent all four of his professional football years with his current team and recorded his best statistical year in 2010 when he caught 60 balls for a total of 944 yards combined with 9 touchdowns.
The most memorable moment of his career certainly came just a few weeks ago in the biggest game of them all when his team was on the twelve yard line with 3:46 left to play and down two. Eli Manning launched a perfectly placed ball down the sideline to the fading Manningham, the catch was caught as defenders closed in and all the while Manningham incredibly managed to keep both feet in bounds to complete a 38-yard reception. The champs finished the job when teammate Ahmad Bradshaw punched in a short TD run with roughly minute to go in the game.
ABOUT AHMAD BRADSHAW:
Ahmad Bradshaw was drafted by New York before the 2007 season out of Marshal University where in his final year there as a junior, he rushed for 1,523 yards and made the first-team All-Conference USA. Bradshaw has been a productive running back every year since he joined the squad and is one of the fortunate players to have now won two championship rings in the span of five years. Bradshaw’s touchdown with .57 seconds left to go in the big game on February 5th was the final go ahead score. Bradshaw has rushed for over 3,000 yards thus far in his professional career to go with 26 total touch downs.
ABOUT STEVE WEATHERFORD:
Steve Weatherford is the punter for the World Champions. His punting was crucial to the success of the team throughout the whole 2011-2012 season and playoffs, especially in the title game where he averaged 40.8 yards per punt. His punting also provided extremely good field position opportunities for his team throughout the game. Weatherford’s a product of the University of Illinois who went from an undrafted free agent in 2006 to one of the most efficient punters in the game and a world champion.
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 meeting 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.
Feb 8, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Performing on one night only on June 17th
Ringo Starr and his 13th All Starr Band featuring Steve Lukather of Toto, Gregg Rolie of Journey and Santana, Richard Page of Mr. Mister, Todd Rundgren, Mark Rivera and Gregg Bissonette will rock the Arena on Sunday, June 17th at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $45.00 and go on sale Friday, February 24th 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, February 25th, subject to availability.
The tour is being produced by Dave Hart and as always fans can expect to hear a jukebox worth of hits. Ringo classics such as “It Don’t Come Easy,” “Photograph,” “With A Little Help From My Friends,” “Yellow Submarine” and “Wings,” from Starr’s just released 17th solo record, Ringo 2012. All Starr’s hits include “Rosanna,” “Broken Wings,” “Hello It’s Me,” and “Black Magic Woman.”
Ringo will spend his birthday on the road, with a performance at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on July 7th. Following in the tradition of the last few years, at Noon from the Hard Rock in Nashville, Ringo will ask anyone anywhere, and everyone everywhere, to join him in a wish for peace and love.
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.
