Mohegan Sun Introduces WMS Battleship And IGT Dark Knight™ Slot Machines

New penny machines hit Mohegan Sun including the WMS Battleship which will be the first of its kind in New England
Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce that two of the most prominent electronic game entertainment companies, WMS and IGT, will be adding more exciting new slot machines to the gaming floor.  Five new IGT Dark Knight™ penny machines can be found by taking a right at the Summer entrance and entering the side games room, while four new WMS Battleship penny machines, which will be the first of its kind in New England, are along the right wall in Casino of the Wind just behind the Player’s Club booth.  In addition, six new Alice In Wonderland themed WMS machines have also been added in the Hall of the Lost Tribes inside Casino of the Earth.
Descend into the dark world of The Joker with The Joker Heist Video Slots and become immersed in edgy, dramatic entertainment that will ensure an innovative experience for players.  Familiar scenes from The Dark Knight film blend well into the game through four unique bonus events. The Big Wheel Bonus provides exhilarating interaction when The Joker takes control of the game to award a specific bonus, but only after poking him in the eye on the touch screen.  As stated above, these new Dark Knight™ machines are up and running and located in Casino of the Earth.
Jumping straight from the classic board game to the slot floor is BATTLESHIP slots, the second Team Compete to Win™ competitive slot adventure from WMS. Randomly
triggered communal bonuses play out on 3 overhead screens, pitting Blue Team against Red Team in battles to sink the most ships for additional bonus rewards. When triggered, all eligible players on the bank enter communal bonus rounds with their eligible teammates.  Base BATTLESHIP games that have been added to Mohegan Sun’s gaming floor in Casino of the Wind are Periscope pays™ and Commanding Officer™.
Alice In Wonderland WMS Theme Games have also been added to Casino of the Earth.  Six new machines can be found in the Hall of the Lost Tribes and are all penny slots.  The Alice In Wonderland slot machines feature the BLUEBIRD2 technology and have 5 bonus bank features.  Two themes, ALICE & The Mad Tea Partyand ALICE & The Enchanted Mirror, provide 4 unique Video and Mechanical player experiences. The themes share five randomly activated features:

  • Alice – turning up to 5 reels WILD
  • The Cheshire Cat – turning up to 15 symbols WILD
  • Tea Party Pick – a picking feature with a multiplier up to 10x
  • The Caterpillar – randomly awards a multiplier up to 15x after any winning spin
  • Queen Card Pick – pick a card to turn matching reel symbols WILD

Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States.  Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.

Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings Presents Star Of True Blood, Joe Manganiello

Actor to take part in exclusive signing on October 29th as part of Mohegan Sun‘s Halloween festivities
WHAT:   Fans will be howling in excitement when Joe Manganiello, the sexy star from True Blood, takes part in an exclusive Signings & Sightings event in The Shops at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, October 29th. As a part of the Halloween celebration on property, Joe will also be making appearances at the Costume Dance Party on the terrace of Todd English’s Tuscany as well as Ultra 88 Night Club later that night.
WHEN:             Saturday, October 29th
                        9:00pm
                        The Shops at Mohegan Sun
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.
Due to the popularity of this event, the signing will be bracelet-only.  Bracelets will be distributed starting at 7:00pm on Saturday, October 29th on a first-come, first-served basis at the signing stage in The Shops concourse.  Bracelets must be worn in order to gain entrance into this autograph-only event.
ABOUT JOE:    Joe Manganiello was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and brought up in one of its suburbs, Mt. Lebanon. Joe’s interest in becoming a better film maker led him to audition and then play the part of Jud Frye in the musical Oklahoma! in his senior year of high school. He also participated in the school’s TV studio and borrowed their equipment to pursue his film making endeavors.  After high school, Joe attended the University of Pittsburgh for a year and then auditioned and became one of seventeen to be accepted at the prestigious Carnegie Mellon School of Drama. Joe moved to Los Angeles after graduating and immediately signed with an agent and auditioned for the movie Spider-Man where he landed the role of Eugene “Flash” Thompson, a nemesis to Spider-Man. He has also appeared on the TV shows, How I Met Your Mother, One Tree Hill, ER, Medium and CSI. Currently, Joe can be seen on True Blood, joining the cast in its third season.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:  Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States.  Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country.  More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.

Albano’s Nutcracker 2011 Celebrates 10th Anniversary Season At Mohegan Sun Arena

Live in Mohegan Sun Arena on December 9th and 10th at 7:00pm

Albano’s Nutcracker returns this year with more family fun during the holiday season featuring a live orchestra and a 35-foot LED glowing Christmas tree in Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, December 9th at 7:00pm and on Saturday, December 10th at 7:00pm.
Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster and are $33.00 and $23.00 for adults and $28.00 and $18.00 for children under 12 years of age.  Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet.  Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
While there are faux adaptations and recital and training school productions, Albano’s Nutcracker is a professional production featuring a cast of International ballet stars, some of whom he has trained. Most notably: Eric Carnes from Newington, an Albano trained Principal Dancer, who alternates as the Cavalier Prince with Italy’s Marcello Algeri.
What separates Albano’s Nutcracker from Boston and New York productions is the extraordinary choreography. Joseph Albano is a world-renowned choreographer with ballets in European dance companies. Albano is the president of Italy’s International Dance Competition which is held annually in Sanremo, Italy.  Starring in this year’s  Albano’s Nutcracker cast is Ritsuko Sato from Japan as the Sugar Plum Fairy. Kerryanne Saunders a 14-year veteran with the company dances the Dew Drop and Sabrina Rinaldi is the Snow Princess.
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.

Staind Returns To Mohegan Sun Arena

Live in Mohegan Sun Arena on November 25th at 8:00pm

In support of their latest album, that was released last month, Staind will bring their hits to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, November 25th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale Friday, October 14th 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, October 15th, subject to availability.
Staind dove into bleaker recesses than ever before and surfaced with their heaviest and most hypnotic album to date, Staind, their self-titled, seventh studio album. The multi-platinum Massachusetts Hard Rock outfit—Aaron Lewis, Mike Mushok and Johnny “Old School” April—pushed itself to the very brink. There was struggle and strife, but, as a result, Staind constructed a collection of chaotically melodic songs that hearken back to their 1999 major label debut, Dysfunction, while wielding an instrumental and lyrical prowess that could only be cultivated by 16 years of writing, recording and touring together.  
Along the way, the band forged a melodic musical maelstrom that served as solace for fans of all ages. They sold 15 million albums worldwide, had eight top ten singles across multiple formats with three songs hitting number one and wrote the most-played Rock song of the past decade, “It’s Been Awhile.” 
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.

Remarkable Rookie Class Highlights Harlem Globetrotters’ Arrival To Mohegan Sun Arena

Live in Mohegan Sun Arena on December 27th at 7:00pm

On the heels of signing one of the most extraordinary rookie classes in team history, The Harlem Globetrotters will bring their 2012 World Tour to Mohegan Sun Arena on Tuesday, December 27th at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $72.00, $50.00, $30.00, $25.00 & $19.00 and go on sale Monday, October 17th 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 Tuesday, October 18th, subject to availability.
The outstanding rookies include Paul “Tiny” Sturgess, the world’s tallest pro basketball player at 7-8, Jonte “Too Tall” Hall, the shortest Globetrotter ever at 5-2, and Fatima “TNT” Maddox of Temple University, the team’s first female player since 1993 and ninth female in team history. 
The new Globetrotters also feature the top three finishers from the 2011 College Slam Dunk Contest, including the reigning champ Jacob “Hops” Tucker. At 5-10, Tucker sports a 50-inch vertical leap, and his YouTube videos have garnered well over four million views.  Tucker joins slam dunk runner-up John “Jet” Williams of UNC-Asheville and semifinalist Darnell “Spider” Wilks of the University of Cincinnati.
The 2012 rookie class has a total of three seven-footers including 7-4 Jermaine “Stretch” Middleton, the third-tallest player in team history and 7-foot Anthony “Biggie” McClain.
At 7-8, Sturgess becomes the tallest Globetrotter ever after a career at Mountain State University (W.Va.). He is the 19th internationally born player in team history, hailing from Loughborough, England.
Current Globetrotters stars Special K Daley, Big Easy Lofton, Flight Time Lang, Dizzy Grant, Scooter Christensen and many others will team up with the world class rookies for nearly 270 games on the North American portion of the World Tour, bringing the Globetrotter magic to over 230 cities in 46 states, the District of Columbia and five Canadian provinces.  
Player rosters in each city will vary and are subject to change.
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.

Mohegan Sun’s Reality Check Presents Owner Of Carlo’s Bakery, Buddy Valastro

Cake expert & reality star unveils 15th Anniversary cake creation and takes part in exclusive Reality Check event in The Shops at Mohegan Sun on October 22nd
WHAT:  Mohegan Sun is excited to announce that another “ingredient” has been added to its 15th Anniversary celebration.  Buddy Valastro, owner of Carlo’s Bakery in New Jersey and star of TLC’s Cake Boss and Next Great Baker will be presenting Mohegan Sun with a special 15th Anniversary cake and serving it to guests on the terrace of Todd English’s Tuscany at 12:30pm. Valastro will continue the festivities with a signing event in The Shops at Mohegan Sun at 1:00pm. Both events are free and open to the public.
WHEN:  Saturday, October 22nd
12:30pm –15th Anniversary Cake Presentation
1:00pm – Book Signing
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.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, only Buddy Valastro’s Cake Boss: Stories and Recipes from Mia Famiglia will be signed. Bracelets for entry to signing line and books will be available on the day of the event at Spin Street.
ABOUT BUDDY:  For Buddy Valastro, 34, mixing eggs, sugar, butter and flour means a lot more than “making a cake.” As a fourth generation baker, it’s a constant source of pleasure, pride and creativity. Creating amazing cakes connects Buddy with the memory of his father Buddy Sr. and his extended Italian family history. His talent and passion for the family business, Carlo’s Bakery, has earned the straight-talking cake expert the moniker and TV show, Cake Boss. In December 2010, the spin-off series, Cake Boss: Next Great Baker premiered where Buddy challenged bakers from around the country to compete for a chance to work alongside the Valastro family at Carlo’s. Proven he’s a master when it comes to sweets, in Buddy’s third show, Kitchen Boss, he welcomes viewers into his kitchen to demonstrate he’s just as skilled at savory items, preparing his family favorite Italian recipes. Following the launch of his best-selling first book, Cake Boss, Stories and Recipes from Mia Famiglia (Free Press, Nov. 2010), Buddy continues to bring the pages of stories and tips to life on stage via his highly successful Bakin’ with The Boss Tour, and will be releasing a how-to book, Baking with the Cake Boss: 100 of Buddy’s Best Recipes and Decorating Secrets (Free Press, Nov 1, 2011). To give Cake Boss fans a real taste for what Carlo’s can offer, Buddy is building a 50,000 square-foot baking facility in Jersey City that will allow him to fulfill one of his (and his father’s) life long dreams – to ship his product across the country.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:  Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States.  Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country.  More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com
This event is part of Mohegan Sun’s month-long 15th Anniversary celebration. Be sure to check out mohegansun.com/15th for all the latest updates on events, celebrity appearances, special offers and other anniversary celebrations.

Mohegan Sun’s Reality Check Presents Katie Stevens On October 23rd

WHAT:  As part of Mohegan Sun’s 15th Anniversary celebrations, season 9 contestant of Fox’s American Idol, Katie Stevens, will be hosting a special Reality Check on Sunday, October 23rd in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.  The free event will feature a live performance at 2:00pm followed by a signing event at 2:45pm.
WHEN:              Sunday, October 23rd
                        2:00pm
                        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.
Be sure to check out mohegansun.com/15th for all the latest updates on events, celebrity appearances, special offers and other anniversary celebrations.
ABOUT KATIE:  Katie Stevens is an American singer from Middlebury, Connecticut who finished in eighth place on the ninth season of American Idol. On August 13, 2009, she auditioned for American Idol in Boston, Massachusetts and sang “At Last” where all four judges advanced her to Hollywood. After her elimination, Stevens made several appearances on talk shows. On April 16, 2010, she appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show where she performed “Over the Rainbow.”  Stevens also appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman along with Andrew Garcia, where they sang “Superhuman” by Chris Brown and Keri Hilson. She also, along with Andrew Garcia, appeared on The Wendy Williams Show where she performed “Big Girls Don’t Cry.” After the tour, Katie moved to Los Angeles where she began to pursue a singing and acting career.

The Competitions Heat Up At Sun WineFest 2012 With Grape Stomp And Oyster Shucking Contests

3rd Annual Mohegan Sun WineFest Grape Stomp and the 8th Annual Mohegan Sun Oyster Open will highlight Sun WineFest weekend
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 5, 2011) – Grape stompers and oyster shuckers show off their skills during the Grand Tasting at Sun WineFest 2012. Guests can watch the competitions play out as part of their Grand Tasting admission on Saturday, January 28th and Sunday, January 29th.
Mohegan Sun WineFest Grape Stomp Presented by Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka 
Things will get a little messy as teams try to out-run, jump and stomp the competition during the 3rd Annual Mohegan Sun WineFest Grape Stomp. The event will begin on January 28th at 4:15pm on the main stage in the Uncas Ballroom during the Grand Tasting. Sixteen teams will bare their feet and have three minutes to stomp as much grape juice as they can out of a vat of grapes. The team application for entry can be found at mohegansun.com/grape-stomp.
First place will win $1,500, an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun and a complimentary dinner for two at Todd English’s Tuscany.  Second place will take home $1,000 and third will receive $500.00. The top three teams will also win well-deserved pedicures from Elemis Spa. The deadline to enter the competition is January 5, 2012.
The 3rd Annual Mohegan Sun WineFest Grape Stomp will benefit the American Diabetes Association.   
Mohegan Sun Oyster Open presented by Bud Light Lime
Sun WineFest brings back the fan-favorite 8th Annual Mohegan Sun Oyster Open presented by Bud Light Lime on January 29th at 4:15pm.
Professional shuckers from the best restaurants, raw bars and shellfish and seafood companies on the Eastern Seaboard will compete for a first place prize of $3,500 cash and the championship belt. Second and third place winners will receive trophy plaques and will take home $1,000 and $500.00, respectively.  
To enter, potential participants can download the application at mohegansun.com/oyster-open.  The deadline for Oyster Open registration is January 4, 2012.
Both competitions can be viewed during the Grand Tasting. Tickets for the Grand Tasting are $70.00 for a one-day pass and $120.00 for a weekend pass and may be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, sunwinefest.com, over the phone at 1.800.745.3000 or in-person at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.  The Grand Tasting runs from 12:00pm – 5:00pm on January 28th and 29th.
For more information on Sun WineFest 2012 events, featured personalities, hours and area hotel information, visit sunwinefest.com or Facebook and Twitter at facebook.com/sunwinefest and twitter.com/sunwinefest.
Sun WineFest 2012 is presented by Lexus and is a production of Cirilli Associates LLC, a Connecticut-based marketing firm that specializes in event concepts, event production, and customized marketing and sponsorship programs.
ABOUT CIROC ULTRA PREMIUM VODKA
 Cîroc Vodka is an ultra-premium vodka that celebrates the uncommon on every level: from the distilled Mauzac Blanc and Ugni Blanc grapes, grown in the historic Gaillac and Cognac regions of France, to the innovative cold fermentation and maceration techniques usually found in winemaking, to its subtle aromatics and smooth, naturally refined taste.  Ciroc Vodka releases the true flavors in every cocktail.   The sweet complexity of the distilled grapes draw out and complement the flavors of whatever is mixed with Cîroc Vodka.  Add to that Cîroc Vodka’s distinctly clean finish and absence of alcohol burn and you have a most uncommon vodka cocktail experience.
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.

Bowzer Spins Ultimate Doo-Wop Party Volume XI

Live in Mohegan Sun Arena on January 15th

Bowzer is back and will spin another great collection of hits from the 50s and 60s during his 11th installment of the Ultimate Doo-Wop Party Volume XI on Sunday, January 15th at 3:00pm.
Tickets are $35.00 and $25.00 and go on sale Friday, October 7th 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, October 8th, subject to availability.
Volume XI brings together an incredible lineup of talent that will be sure to celebrate classic and legendary Rock & Roll in true Bowzer fashion. In addition to Bowzer and The Stingrays, Little Anthony and The Imperials will perform their timeless classic hits “Tears on My Pillow,” “Goin’ Out of My Head” and “Hurts So Bad.” Kenny Vance & The Planotones will rock the stage with their hit “Looking For an Echo” and The Fleetwoods will play “Come Softly To Me,” “Mr. Blue” and “Tragedy.” Jay Siegel’s Tokens will perform “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” “Tonight I Fell In Love” and “Portrait of My Love.” The Chiffons return with their melodies “One Fine Day,” “He’s So Fine” and “Sweet Talkin’ Guy.” Larry Chance and The Earls will play “Remember Then,” “I Believe” and “Never.” The Toys will turn back the clock with their song “A Lover’s Concerto” and The Demensions will take it back with “Over The Rainbow.” Lastly, The Jarmels will perform “A Little Bit of Soap.” 
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.

Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings Presents Renowned Chefs Bobby Flay & Todd English

Famed restaurateurs to take part in exclusive signings on October 22nd as part of Mohegan Sun’s 15th anniversary celebration
WHAT:  Mohegan Sun is cooking up two can’t-miss 15th anniversary Signings & Sightings events with the nation’s foremost chefs & restaurateurs, Bobby Flay and Todd English. Both personal appearances and signings will take place in The Shops at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, October 22nd.  Flay will be signing copies of his newest book, Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain Cookbook: Celebrate America’s Great Flavors from 11:00am until Noon and English will be signing his successful cookbook Cooking In Everyday English: The ABCs of Great Flavor at Home from 3:00pm – 4:00pm. Both books will be available at Spin Street.
WHEN:  Saturday, October 22nd in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
                   11:00am – Noon: Bobby Flay
                   3:00pm – 4:00pm: Todd English                 
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.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions only Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain Cookbook: Celebrate America’s Great Flavors and Cooking In Everyday English: The ABCs of Great Flavor at Home will be signed by authors.  These books must be purchased on the day of the event at Spin Street in order to gain entrance to the signing. Visit mohegansun.com for more information.
ABOUT FLAY:   Bobby Flay is a critically-acclaimed chef/restaurateur, award-winning cookbook author and television personality with two restaurants, Bobby’s Burger Palace and Bar Americain, located at Mohegan Sun. In addition, Flay is the chef/owner of three Mesa Grill   restaurants in New York, Las Vegas and the Bahamas, another Bar Americain in New York City, Bobby Flay Steak in Atlantic City and five other Bobby’s Burger Palaces on the East Coast. Flay is  the host of numerous popular cooking shows on Food Network, from the   Emmy-winning Boy Meets Grill and Grill It! with Bobby Flay to the Iron Chef America series, Throwdown! With Bobby Flay, The Next Food Network Star and Bobby Flay’s Barbeque Addiction. A New York Times best-selling author, he has also written several cookbooks including Bobby Flay’s Throwdown!, Bobby Flay’s From My Kitchen To Your Table and his most recent, Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain Cookbook: Celebrate America’s Great Flavors. His website is www.bobbyflay.com.
ABOUT ENGLISH:  Todd English is a renowned chef, restaurateur, author, entrepreneur and television star based in Boston, Massachusetts and New York City. In 1989, English opened his first restaurant Olives in Charlestown, Massachusetts, which quickly drew national and international applause for English’s interpretive rustic Mediterranean cuisine.  In recent years, English has established Olives as one of the most prestigious names in the nation by opening locations in New York and Las Vegas.  English is a four-time James Beard Award winner and inductee into the James Beard Foundation’s “Who’s Who in Food and Beverage in America.” He has published three critically-acclaimed cookbooks, with his fourth book on the way- Cooking in Everyday English the ABCs of Great Flavor at Home, which will hit bookstands on October 11, 2011.  English has created the record-breaking houseware line, The Todd English Collection, and hosts the Emmy-nominated PBS travel series Food Trip with Todd English. Todd English Enterprises includes over twenty innovative restaurants spanning the country including Todd English’s Tuscany at Mohegan Sun. Most recently, English opened CrossBar, a Modern-American restaurant and bar at the legendary Limelight in New York City. Todd English is also very involved with several local and national charities including Citymeals-on-Wheels, Share Our Strength, Men with Heart, Men Against Breast Cancer, the Boys and Girls Clubs, Volunteers of America, Autism Speaks, Make-A-Wish Foundation and City Harvest. His website is www.toddenglish.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:  Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States.  Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country.  More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. 
This event is part of Mohegan Sun’s month-long 15th anniversary celebration. Be sure to check out mohegansun.com/15th for all the latest updates on events, celebrity appearances, special offers and other anniversary celebrations.