Jan 4, 2012 | Entertainment
Olga Tañón, Charlie Zaa and Hector “El Torito” Acosta perform live in Mohegan Sun Arena on February 11th
Join Latin superstars, Olga Tañón, Charlie Zaa and Hector “El Torito” Acosta as they return to Mohegan Sun Arena for Concierto Del Amor. Share the evening with some of the biggest names who are currently heating up the Latin Billboard charts for a special engagement live for one night only on Saturday, February 11th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $63.00 and $43.00 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 at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
Olga Tañón is without a doubt one of the biggest stars to come out of Puerto Rico; for over 20 years the “Mujer de Fuego” has been entertaining audiences worldwide. This 5-time Grammy award winner will make a highly anticipated return to the Mohegan Sun Arena stage, bringing her infectious tropical rhythms and sultry voice. Her latest release, Ni Una Lagrima Más has spent multiple months in the Top 5 of Billboard’s Tropical Albums chart and throughout her career she has amassed a record 26 Top 10 hit singles including, “Muchacho Malo,” “Como Olvidar,” “El Frio De Tú Adiós,” “Basta Ya!” and “Mentiroso.” Olga’s electrifying stage presence is undisputable.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 5th best venue 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.
Jan 4, 2012 | Entertainment
Country musician to play Mohegan Sun Arena on February 26th
Country superstar Blake Shelton, fresh off his stint as a coach on NBC’s hit show The Voice, will headline a show with special guest Dia Frampton at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunurday, February 26th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $49.50 and go on sale Friday, January 6th 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, January 7th, subject to availability.
The world has finally learned what Country fans have known since the beginning—Blake Shelton is superstar material. Blake is the breakout star of NBC’s The Voice, a show that gave him the spotlight his fans have long hoped he’d get. Week after week, millions have gotten to see the talent and charisma that have made Blake one of Country music’s brightest lights.
The first single from his latest CD, “Honey Bee,” found the lanky superstar-next-door rising to a now-familiar spot—the #1 position on the Country singles charts, which he has reached with six of his last seven singles. “Honey Bee” only hinted at the riches inside Red River Blue.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 5th best venue 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.
Jan 3, 2012 | Entertainment
January 6th performance will be rescheduled at a later date
The Quiet Riot show that had been set for January 6th in the Wolf Den has now been postponed due to a personal matter with the band. Mohegan Sun and Quiet Riot apologize 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.
Dec 28, 2011 | Entertainment
All original members will perform live in Mohegan Sun Arena on February 18th
Original New Edition members Bobby, Johnny, Ralph, Ricky, Ronnie and Michael have hits that have spanned over the past four decades and will reunite on a tour that will headline at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, February 18th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $39.50 and go on sale Friday, December 30th 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, December 31st, subject to availability.
New Edition was formed in the Roxbury section of Boston, Massachusetts by Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins and Bobby Brown, who began singing together in 1978 while still in elementary school, hoping to perform for pocket cash. They eventually recruited friend Ralph Tresvant as a fourth member and after winning a talent show in 1980, also added Ronnie DeVoe. More talent show victories followed, including a prestigious gig at the local Strand Theatre, where they performed the Jackson 5’s “The Love You Save.” They were discovered by writer/producer/impresario Maurice Starr, who signed the group to his small Streetwise label in hopes of launching a Jackson 5 phenomenon for the 80s.
“Candy Girl,” a song Starr co-wrote for the group, was released as their first single in 1983, when the members ranged in age from 13 to 15. Despite a lack of major-label interest in the group, “Candy Girl” was a smash, topping the R&B charts. Their debut album, also titled Candy Girl, spawned two more R&B hits in “Popcorn Love” and “Is This the End?” and MCA offered the group a deal.
They would go on to have successful hits in the 90s and then temporarily separated to focus on solo endeavors. The group returned in the 2000s when P. Diddy signed them to his Bad Boy label for the release of their 2004 comeback album, One Love.
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.
Dec 28, 2011 | Food & Beverage, Special Events
Weekend filled with spectacular culinary events and celebrity chef appearances
Sun WineFest 2012’s lineup of celebrity chefs and winemakers will feature top personalities in both industries at Mohegan Sun on Friday, January 27th ; Saturday, January 28th; and Sunday, January 29th. Celebrity chefs in attendance will include Bobby Flay of Bar Americain and Bobby’s Burger Palace, Todd English of Todd English’s Tuscany and Jasper White of Jasper White’s Summer Shack and Summer Shack Express, all located at Mohegan Sun, along with chefs Govind Armstrong, Donatella Arpaia, Kim Canteenwalla, Mary Ann Esposito, Elizabeth Falkner, Ben Ford, Marc Forgione, Larry Forgione, Bryan Forgione, Betty Fraser, Michael Ginor, Ihsan Gurdal, Andy Husbands, Robert Irvine, Susur Lee, Emily Luchetti, Daisy Martinez, Douglas Rodriguez, Jason Santos, Jacques Torres and Marcela Valladolid as well as winemakers Neil Bernardi, Jim Bernau, Aurélie Botton, Nicoletta Canella, Bob Iantosca, Kate MacMurray, Derek Rohlffs and Greg Winter. The lineup will also include spirit and beer producers Bernie Lubbers, Fergal Murray and Hugh Sisson.
Mohegan Sun Executive Pastry Chef and Guinness World Record Holder for “World’s Largest Wedding Cake” Lynn Mansel and his exceptional culinary team will also take part in the weekend events.
Chefs Bobby Flay, Todd English, Marc Forgione, Donatella Arpaia and Robert Irvine will participate in live demonstrations throughout the day during the Grand Tasting on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm as well as in the Celebrity Chef Dine Around presented by Moët & Chandon on Saturday at 8:00pm where they will be joined by the full lineup of celebrity chefs.
The Celebrity Chef Dine Around features an unrivaled epicurean feast prepared by world-renowned chefs and accompanied by superb libations including fine wines and smooth spirits. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the chefs, winemakers and spirit producers. Elaborate dessert displays presented by Chocolatier Jacques Torres, Emily Luchetti, recognized around the world for her award-winning sweet creations and the author of five cookbooks and Mohegan Sun’s Executive Pastry Chef Lynn Mansel will be complemented with the exceptional collection of Hennessy Cognacs.
Tickets may be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, sunwinefest.com, over the phone at 1.800.745.3000 or in-person at Mohegan Sun’s Box Office.
For more information on Sun WineFest 2012 events, featured personalities and hours and area hotel information, visit sunwinefest.com or Facebook and Twitter at facebook.com/sunwinefest and twitter.com/sunwinefest.
Sun WineFest 2012 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.
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.
Dec 27, 2011 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
Northeast’s premier entertainment destination transforms into a tropical paradise this January
UNCASVILLE, CT – There’s no need to hop a seaplane or go aboard a ferry to island hop this winter. Just head over to 
Mohegan Sun this January for a special weekend of island hopping fun under the Sun!
On Saturday, January 14th, escape the winter blues with Mohegan Sun’s Island Hop party- where the 130,000 square-foot Shops concourse will be transformed into a tropical paradise complete with a tiki bar, steel drummers, Island Oasis signature drinks, a live DJ and more. Food, drink and retail specials will also be featured at a number of restaurants and retailers throughout the property including Ballo Italian Restaurant & Social Club, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Jasper White’s Summer Shack and Tommy Bahama, among several others.
As part of Island Hop at Mohegan Sun, guests will receive their very own Mohegan Sun “passport.” Each time a guest ‘island hops’ at any of the participating retailers or restaurants, they will receive a stamp. Once they collect at least three stamps, they can enter to win an eight day (seven night) Celebrity Cruise! The prize, valued at over $4,000, includes balcony cabin accommodations, all meals, entertainment, taxes and tips.
The winner will be chosen on January 14th at 11:15pm at the DJ stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun. One entry per person. Must be present to enter; need not be present to win. All participants must also be Player’s Club card holders and at least 21 years of age.
For a complete list of participating restaurants and retailers, or for more information on Island Hop at Mohegan Sun, please visit mohegansun.com/playing.
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.
Dec 21, 2011 | Entertainment
Aspiring comedians from all across New England to compete for coveted title
One of the best stand-up comedy competitions in New England returns to The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun in 2012. Treehouse Comedy Productions and Mohegan Sun are proud to announce “The Funniest Comic in New England Contest,” which officially kicks off on Friday, February 17th when forty of New England’s funniest will compete for the title.
The Preliminary Rounds
Feb. 17th at 8:00pm – Newcomers Division – 20 comics compete, tickets $19.50 per person
10:15pm – Pro Division – 20 comics compete, tickets $20.00 per person
The Quarter Finals
Feb. 18th at 8:00pm – Pro Division – 12 comics compete, tickets $20.00 per person
10:15pm – Newcomers – 15 comics compete, tickets $19.50 per person
The Semi-Finals
Feb. 24th 8:00pm – Pro Division – 8 comics compete, tickets $22.00 per person
10:15pm – Newcomers Division – 10 comics compete, tickets $19.50 per person
The Finals
Feb 25th 8:00pm – Pro Division – 4 comics compete, tickets $27.50 per person
10:15pm – Newcomers Division – 5 comics compete, tickets $22.00 per person
For tickets please go to Ticketmaster.com, the Mohegan Sun Box Office or call 1.800.745.3000. For additional information on the “Funniest Comic in New England Contest” you can go to TreehouseComedy.com and click on Comedy Competition.
Comedy club operators and affiliates include: Catch A Rising Star in Providence, Rhode Island, Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Vault in Boston, Massachusetts, Headliners in New Hampshire and a Vermont affiliate is soon to be announced. Last year, upwards of $9,500 in cash & prizes were given to the winners. Two auditions have already been completed and additional auditions are being held now at the Ramada Inn in Stratford on December 29th and January 7th, 14th and also at Catch a Rising Star on January 11th and 18th, with more audition dates to be announced. Comics can request auditions by clicking the “contest” button on TreehouseComedy.com and follow the prompts. Audition DVDs can also be mailed to the Treehouse business office.
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.
Dec 19, 2011 | General News, Special Events
Free Reality Check featuring fan favorites of Season 13 of Dancing With The Stars to give special performance and signing at Mohegan Sun
WHAT: Dancing With The Stars champions J.R. Martinez and Karina Smirnoff are free-styling their way to Mohegan Sun for a very special Reality Check performance on Sunday, January 22nd. This free live event begins at 1:00pm, and will feature a question & answer segment along with a dance performance in The Shops at Mohegan Sun. A free signing event will follow at 2:00pm.
WHEN: Sunday, January 22nd at 1:00pm
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.
ABOUT J.R. MARTINEZ:
J.R. Martinez and dance partner Karina Smirnoff are the winners of the mirror ball trophy of Season 13 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. He is an actor, spokesman and retired soldier. He played Brot Monroe on the Emmy Award winning daytime drama All My Children.
At 17, J.R. and his family moved to Dalton, GA where he played strong safety in his senior year at Dalton High, a team that went to the Georgia State Championship.
An injury during the season derailed his plans of playing ball in college and possibly beyond. The Army came next and by September of 2002, J.R. underwent training at Fort Benning, GA where he gained skills as an 11-B Infantryman. In March of 2003, J.R. was deployed to Iraq and less than a month into his campaign while serving as a driver of a Humvee in Karbala, his tire hit a land-mine. Three other soldiers were ejected from the burning vehicle, while J.R. was trapped inside suffering smoke inhalation and severe burns to more than 40 percent of his body. He spent 34 months in recovery from the vicious injury he suffered. His story from this point on is one of sheer determinedness, will, dignity and resilience. It’s these qualities along with what ended up being legitimate dancing talent that made him such a beloved figure on Season 13 of Dancing With The Stars. He is continually called on upon for a wide range of speaking engagements and has been featured in the LA Times, The Washington Post, The New York Times and PEOPLE Magazine as well as numerous national TV news and network talk shows.
ABOUT KARINA: For the past six years, Karina Smirnoff has made her mark on primetime television as one of the professional dancers on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. She is the reigning champion, winning Season 13 with her inspirational partner, J.R. Martinez. She came to the series during season three with a plethora of accomplishments including five U.S. National Championships, the U.S. Open, the Asian Open and the U.K. Open. Smirnoff was even ranked number two in the world. In June 2009, she made her Broadway debut in the show Burn the Floor which opened to rave reviews and sold out performances.
Born and raised in Ukraine, the multi-talented dancer started to study dance when she was a mere five-year-old. Her parents exposed her to a multitude of activities including ice skating, gymnastics, ballet and piano lessons. Ultimately, it was dance that prevailed. She started to compete in ballroom dancing by age 11. Her family’s move to the U.S. when she was a teenager provided her with new opportunities; however, it was her strict training and the discipline gleaned from growing up in Ukraine that provided her with the foundation that she needed to be a successful competitor.
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.
Dec 14, 2011 | Gaming, General News
Exciting Deal Or No Deal themed slots with innovative time-based bonuses are set to be installed in Casino of the Earth
Mohegan Sun is excited to announce that all new Deal Or No Deal™ Join’N Play™ slot machines that include host Howie Mandel are installed in Casino of the Earth. The machines feature community link based play and are ready for action. This complete entertainment experience has a unique time-based bonus that combines individual player strategy and the fun of group play all in one multimedia package. Five total machines will be available near the Race Book in Casino of the Earth.
One of the most exciting TV game shows becomes one of the most exciting casino gaming experiences with the Deal Or No Deal™ Join’N Play™ community based slot machines. It features 243 ways to win with a $.50 cent minimum bet and $2.50 maximum bet. Eighteen qualifier cases make a player eligible for the Community Bonus. The more a player bets, the more reels are activated with qualifier cases. Max bets put players in position to qualify for the Howie Jackpot. Deal or No Deal™ Join’N Play also features a unique countdown approach to bonus timing, which tells players exactly when the Community Bonus round will start. As players select cases during the Community Bonus round, their final decisions are broadcast on the giant wall of five 46” LCD screens, identifying the player who made the best deal. Community Bonus qualification is earned through cases won in the base game and through strategic decisions in the three Mystery Bonuses. A sixth reel multiplies these cases.
With a guaranteed Community Bonus round for qualified players, innovative multiplier sixth reel, the max bet activated Howie Jackpot and three base game Mystery Bonuses, Join’N Play is chock full of great features, challenges and surprises that players will enjoy.
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
Dec 14, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Internationally acclaimed Celtic Woman returns to Mohegan Sun Arena on March 18th
In support of their latest CD and DVD release Believe, Celtic Woman brings their 60 city North American Tour to Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, March 18th at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $50.00 and $40.00 and go on sale Friday, December 16th 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, December 17th, subject to availability.
Since their March 2005 American debut on Public Television, Celtic Woman quickly emerged as a spectacular commercial success, selling more than six million CDs/DVDs and over two million concert tickets worldwide. Their genre-defining, multi-platinum selling projects have each held #1 positions on the Billboard World Music charts including Celtic Woman (2005), A Christmas Celebration (2006), A New Journey (2007), The Greatest Journey (2008) and Songs From The Heart (2010).
Celtic Woman’s breathtaking new show, Believe, features the all-female singing sensation performing classic Irish tunes, such as “The Water Is Wide,” “Green Grow the Rushes,” “A Woman’s Heart” and “The Parting Glass.” Timeless Pop anthems such as “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Sailing” and inspirational songs including “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and “Ave Maria,” with their signature Celtic Woman twist, under the distinct musical direction of Emmy-nominated music producer, David Downes. Celtic Woman’s awe-inspiring vocalists and mesmerizing violinist will be backed by a dazzling six-piece band, the Aontas Choir and a renowned championship Irish dancer.
Celtic Woman’s signature sound has emerged as a transcendent force and their spectacular live shows embody a radiance and purity that connects powerfully with their adoring fan base. Celtic Woman’s all-new production, Believe, marks the pinnacle of their illustrious career, a celebration of musical enchantment to be enjoyed by the entire family.
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.
