Feb 2, 2011 | Entertainment
Features Stone Sour, Theory Of A Deadman, Skillet, Halestorm and Art Of Dying
The 1st annual Avalanche Tour brings together some of the biggest names in Rock for a massive North American trek. This year’s tour runs from March 24th – May 8th and features Stone Sour, Theory of a Deadman, Skillet, Halestorm and Art Of Dying. The tour will be playing Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, May 1st at 6:00pm.
Tickets are $30.25 and go on sale Saturday, February 5th 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 beginning on Sunday, February 6th, subject to availability.
Three-time Grammy nominees Stone Sour entered the Billboard 200 chart at #6 with 2010’s Audio Secrecy (Roadrunner Records), featuring the Active Rock singles “Say You’ll Haunt Me,” which was #1 at Active Rock for 8 weeks, and “Hesitate.” Audio Secrecy marks the group’s third studio release and follows their gold-certified Come What(ever) May album which debuted at #4. The quintet–vocalist Corey Taylor, guitarists James Root and Josh Rand, bassist Shawn Economaki and drummer Roy Mayorga–have returned with a broadened range, a deepened perspective and the determination to make new album Audio Secrecy a multi-layered record free of stylistic limitations. Stone Sour recorded Audio Secrecy with Come What(ever) May producer Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Alice In Chains, Deftones) at Nashville’s Blackbird Studios.
Vancouver trio, Theory of a Deadman is touring in support of Scars & Souvenirs, which has sold over 900,000 copies and is rapidly approaching platinum status. The album features the #1 Mainstream Rock track “Bad Girlfriend.” Scars & Souvenirs (604/Roadrunner Records) is a broad-reaching endeavor that puts lead vocalist/guitarist Tyler Connolly, guitarist Dave Brenner and bassist Dean Back high in the rock pantheon, achieving creative growth without sacrificing the hard-hitting power that got them here in the first place. The disc was produced by Grammy-nominated Howard Benson and is the polished and passionate testament to seven years of hard work, heavy touring and diligent attention to its craft.
Rounding out the Avalanche lineup, Atlantic rockers Skillet are currently enjoying the success of their latest studio effort Awake. Certified Gold by the RIAA, Awake hit the ground running with a blockbuster debut at #2 on the Billboard 200 and also entered at #1 on iTunes’ Top Albums chart and Top Rock chart. The accolades have continued to pile up for the two-time Grammy-nominated rockers as Awake was recently named Billboard’s #9 Top Alternative Album and #14 Top Rock Album of 2010, while the group landed at #7 on Billboard’s Top Alternative Album Artist chart. Awake has already seen three Active Rock smashes including “Monster,” “Hero,” which was used by the NFL in their Sunday Night Football and NFL Weekend Kickoff promos, and their latest hit and crowd favorite “Awake & Alive.” Like true road warriors, Skillet’s relentless tour schedule has not slowed down. As the group’s cumulative sales approach two million, they continue to build upon their powerful live show, bringing down the house from coast to cast.
Atlantic Records band Halestorm scored a Top 5 debut on SoundScan’s “Hard Music” chart upon the release of their self-titled debut album in 2009, simultaneously exploding into the Top 40 on the comprehensive Billboard 200. Produced by Howard Benson (Daughtry, My Chemical Romance, Flyleaf), the album is a volatile collection of infectious Hard Rock anthems, sexy hooks, and rough and tumble grooves. Last fall, Halestorm released Live In Philly 2010, a live CD/DVD recorded and filmed last April at the Theatre of the Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA. “Bet U Wish U Had Me Back,” the band’s current single, hit Rock radio at the end of last year and is currently in the Top 40 on the Active Rock chart. Formed by Lzzy Hale and her brother, drummer Arejay, when they were just 13 and 10 years old (respectively), Halestorm has made its bones as a major league Hard Rock outfit via countless North American gigs alongside such like-minded artists as Shinedown, Seether, Flyleaf and Trapt.
Art Of Dying is a five-piece Rock band fronted by Jonny Hetherington. The Vancouver, Canada based group is the newest signing to Reprise Records/Intoxication Records, the label started by David Draiman and Dan Donegan of the multi-platinum selling band Disturbed. Art of Dying has completed recording in Los Angeles with producer Howard Benson for their 2011 worldwide debut, and they are thrilled to now be part of the Warner family. The band has built a dedicated international following since 2006 touring with Disturbed and Seether, as well as performing at international festivals Download and The Virginfest alongside artists such as Tool, Metallica and 3 Doors Down. Fans around the world have connected with the song “Get Thru This,” a true story of struggle and hope which has led to a heavy following online, where Art Of Dying has topped the independent charts and developed a loyal fan base.
Mohegan Sun Arena was ranked the 4th busiest venue in 2009 by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 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.
Feb 1, 2011 | Entertainment
Grammy winner will perform in the Arena on April 17th
Latin Pop superstar Ricky Martin is hitting the road this spring in support of his latest studio effort Música + Alma + Sexo, which hits store shelves today. The singer will be performing live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, April 17th at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $55.00 & $45.00 and go on sale Saturday, February 5th 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 beginning on Sunday, February 6th, subject to availability.
Martin’s latest single, “Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tú,” is currently ranked at #1 on the Billboard Latin Pop charts. The English version of the song and its accompanying video, “The Best Thing About Me Is You,” have just come out, and the video features a theme of love, acceptance, diversity and inclusiveness.
Mohegan Sun Arena was ranked the 4th busiest venue in 2009 by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 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.
Jan 31, 2011 | Entertainment
Live in the Arena on April 10th. Tickets go on sale Friday
Following last year’s triumphant debut, Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is returning to the stage this spring with “Beethoven’s Last Night.” The band is taking the show to Europe for the first time and then back to the U.S. for a limited 8 week tour. The performance will take place live in Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, April 10th at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $31.00 and go on sale Friday, February 4th 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 beginning on Saturday, February 5th, subject to availability.
TSO founder Paul O’Neill has been working on a concept he likes to call “Rock Theater.” The material for “Rock Theater” began when Paul O’Neill and TSO set their sights on one of the most beloved and important composers the world has ever seen, Ludwig van Beethoven.
TSO creator / writer / producer Paul O’Neill explains, “I was always fascinated by Beethoven. Beethoven did not come from a rich family, made his way to Vienna which, at that time was the capitol of the musical world, and by the time he was 21, was recognized as one of the greatest piano players in the world by the likes of Mozart. By the time he was 25, he realized he was going completely deaf and if he had just crawled into a corner and given up on life, nobody would have judged him harshly. But instead he went on to write some of the greatest music that has ever been created, music that would bring joy, happiness, peace to countless billions of people but, that he himself would never hear.”
O’Neill created a theatrical experience that combined with arena Rock takes this new genre to unprecedented levels. Here is just a sample of what the press had to say about “Beethoven’s Last Night” in concert:
“The show is a symphonic slam…with its intricate plot and dazzling stylistic breadth” – BOSTON HERALD
“The most extravagant tribute from one musician to another could well be ‘Beethoven’s Last Night’. High-tech as it is, it is also heartfelt.” – THE BUFFALO NEWS
Mohegan Sun Arena was ranked the 4th busiest venue in 2009 by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 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.
Jan 28, 2011 | Food & Beverage
A variety of dining, shopping, hotel, spa and entertainment for couples highlight Valentine’s Day 2011
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Come celebrate at Mohegan Sun where guests can enjoy dining specials, hotel and spa packages, great entertainment and more.
DINING OFFERINGS
Todd English’s Tuscany will be offering a Chef’s Tasting Menu starting with Oysters Rockefeller with Truffle Cream followed by Rabbit Ravioli with Brown Beet Butter. A Kurabuta Pork Chop with Smoky Sweet Potato and Candied Bacon is next on the list, followed by Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream Bombe for dessert. This Tasting Menu will be available on Valentine’s Day for $55.00 per person or $90.00 with wine pairings.
At Birches Bar & Grill, a special Valentine’s Day 3-course meal will be offered both Sunday and Monday beginning at noon. Start the meal off with either Soup du Jour or the Birches House Salad, followed by Surf & Turf featuring an 8 oz. Sirloin Steak with two Seafood Stuffed Shrimp, Chef’s Vegetable and Rice Pilaf. And no meal is complete without dessert. Guests will enjoy “Love Thy Chocolate” a Molten Chocolate Heart Cake with Wild Strawberry Mousse on a Strawberry Coulis painted plate. The price is $29.95.
Big Bubba’s BBQ is offering a special meal to celebrate the holiday. Diners start with a complimentary glass of Korbel Champagne, followed by a Garden Salad and Filet Mignon with Stuffed Shrimp and Champagne Cream Sauce. Complete the meal with Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce. This special Valentine’s Day offering is available for $49.95 per person. And at Geno’s Pub, get $3.00 glasses of champagne with the purchase of two entrées.
Over at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, guests can enjoy Margaritaville’s Dinner in Paradise for two. It includes choice of Soup or Salad and a selection of either Surf & Turf or Chicken Piccata. Couples will cap off the dinner with Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding to share. A glass of Wine or a House Margarita for each will also be offered. The Margaritaville Dinner in Paradise for two is priced at $62.00.
Those looking to celebrate a little early can head over to Lucky’s Lounge where guests can choose to share one appetizer of Bruschetta, Scallops wrapped in Bacon or Stuffed Mushrooms followed by their choice of a House Salad, Tasso Ham Clam Chowder or the Soup of the Day. For the main entrée, guests can choose from sultry Braised Short Ribs, Penne A La Vodka, New England Baked Scrod or Chicken Piccata. All entrées will be served with Garlic Smashed Potatoes & Honey Glazed Baby Carrots. Couples will each get a glass of Champagne and a special dessert will be offered as well, all for $40.00 per couple.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House also has a special 3-course meal planned for those looking to celebrate. Begin with a Prosciutto Caprese consisting of Fresh Mozzarella with Heirloom Tomatoes, Roasted Red Pepper & Crumble Blue Cheese tossed in Chianti Vinaigrette, followed by a 32 oz. Tomahawk Steak for two that offers Long Bone Prime Aged Rib Eye Steak dressed up with Worcestershire Reduction and Elephant Roasted Garlic. The dessert will be Long Stemmed Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate Ganache. The meal includes a complementary bottle of Cataregia Gran Reserva Tempranillo wine and is served at $149.00 per couple.
And over at Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe, the Valentine’s Day celebration lasts all weekend long. They will be featuring a Surf & Turf A’ la carte entrée: 6 oz. Petite Filet Mignon with three Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Chive Leek Cream Sauce, Asparagus, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and a complimentary glass of J. Roget Champagne, all for $36.00 per person. A dessert featuring Raspberry Chocolate Ganache Cake can be added for $6.00.
SolToro Tequila Grill is also having the celebration go all weekend long with a Surf and Turf Valentine’s Day special. The delectable platter will feature an N.Y. Strip Loin, Cilantro and Serrano Pepper Béarnaise, Wild Mushroom Pilaf, Jumbo Shrimp, Veracruzana Sauce, Chorizo and Jalapeño Cornbread. This special can be purchased for $29.95 or for two at $57.95
Jasper White’s Summer Shack will be serving up a weekend long Valentine’s Day special that includes an Oyster, Clam & Shrimp Raw Bar Platter for two. The entrée specials feature either a Surf & Turf option for two which includes Grilled Lobster & Steak Tips or a Whole Steamed Sea Bass for two with Starch & Veggies. Dessert is Bananas Foster for two. This holiday special will run from February 12th – 14th.
For more complete information on Mohegan Sun’s restaurants, visit mohegansun.com and click on the “dining” link or call 1.888.226.7711.
THE SHOPS AT MOHEGAN SUN
Stop by America’s Memories to pick up an Avanti Valentine’s Day Greeting Card or Valentine’s Day gifts ranging from Betty Boop, Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley watches, figurines, clocks and music boxes. Guests can take advantage of 20% all purchases the week leading up to Valentine’s Day.
Galina’s European Boutique is starting the celebration early, offering special discounts beginning on February 3rd and lasting through February 14th. All Vera Bradley “All Wrapped Up” jewelry cases will be on sale for $18.00, marked down from $28.00. Additionally, any Crabtree and Evelyn Mini Traveler purchase will come with a free Crabtree and Evelyn heart soap. They will also give away a free Pandora Jewelry roll with any Pandora purchase of $125.00 or more (before tax). All promos while supplies last.
Looking for something a little different this Valentine’s Day? Over at Sunglasses USA, they are offering 20% off storewide on Valentine’s Day. Void on sale items and other promotions cannot be combined.
HOTEL & SPA SPECIALS
Guests looking for something a bit more intimate can enjoy one of Mohegan Sun’s special hotel packages. The new “Get Lucky” hotel package is sure to be a big hit for Valentine’s Day featuring plush accommodations for a one night stay, an intimacy kit including oils, massaging relaxation tools and more. In addition, guests get a cozy meal for two at Lucky’s Lounge which includes a gourmet pizza and two domestic beers of their choice and a $10.00 free bet voucher, per person. The rate for this special starts at $192.00. Couples looking to book should mention code PTGLK.
This Valentine’s Day, couples can also take advantage of a romantic getaway with Mohegan Sun’s “In Love” package which includes VIP check-in and a dozen Chocolate Covered Strawberries delivered to your room while being greeted with rose petals. In addition, the package includes two martinis at Leffingwells Martini Bar and a couple’s massage. This special night can also be capped off with one free in-room movie as well. This package is based on double occupancy and starts out at $520.00 total.
Elemis Spa will also be running an “In Love” spa treatment that includes a 50-minute couple’s massage, a couples lite lunch and a Visible Brilliance Facial for her & Urban Skin Cleanse Facial for him. The total for this package is $625.00 and the duration is two hours and thirty minutes. For questions regarding Mohegan Sun’s hotel packages, please call 1.888.777.7922.
ENTERTAINMENT
Valentine’s Day Weekend marks the first-ever performance by multi-platinum selling band Linkin Park in Mohegan Sun Arena. The show is set to kick off at 7:00pm on Friday, February 11th and tickets are $72.50 & $52.50.
On Saturday, February 12th, stand-up comic Stephanie Peters rolls into Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre. The night of comedy will feature Carie Karavas and special guest Judy Cianciotto. This special performance is presented by Treehouse Comedy Club and begins at 8:00pm.
Valentines who are looking to save some money while taking in great music can head over to the Wolf Den for some free performances including one of the greatest Soul groups of all time, The Spinners, set to take the stage at 8:00pm on Saturday, February 12th. Also, Phil Dirt & The Dozers roll into town for a couple of Valentine’s Day performances, the first starting at 12:00pm and the second beginning at 7:00pm. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
Jan 27, 2011 | Sports
Due to circumstances beyond our control this evening’s question & answer session featuring Micky Ward has been cancelled. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
Jan 24, 2011 | Entertainment
Live at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, June 25th. Tickets go on sale Saturday
Pop superstar Katy Perry has officially announced dates for her upcoming California Dreams World Tour, in support of her platinum-selling sophomore album Teenage Dream. Katy will kick off the California Dreams tour on February 20th in Lisbon, Portugal, traveling throughout Europe, the U.K., Australia and Japan before hitting Canada and the U.S. The North American leg of the tour sponsored by Schick® Quattro for Women® will start on June 7th in Atlanta, GA and will run through August 14th with two shows in Katy’s hometown Santa Barbara, CA. The tour is making its way to Connecticut for one night only in Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, June 25th at 7:30pm with special guest Mariana & The Diamonds.
All tickets are $45.00 and go on sale Saturday, January 29th 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 beginning on Sunday, January 30th, subject to availability.
Katy is planning on interacting with fans through social media networks throughout the California Dreams tour. Using Facebook Places/Deals, fans will be able to check in to the venues each night to receive special treats. Fans will also be able to submit their own photos of the show via Twitter which will be incorporated into the live show and also live on katyperry.com. In addition, Katy has also partnered with I Love All Access to provide a variety of VIP ticket packages including premium seats, meet and greets, photo ops, pre-show parties and more. More information can be found at katyperry.com.
As announced last week, Katy will perform at this year’s Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 13th. Six-time nominee, Katy is up for four awards this year including the coveted “Album of the Year,” along with “Best Pop Album,” “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance” for “Teenage Dream” and “Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals” for “California Gurls” featuring Snoop Dogg. Katy has also been nominated for two BRIT awards for “International Album” and “International Female Solo Artist.” The BRIT awards will be handed out live on February 15th at the O2 Arena in London.
Teenage Dream was released in August 2010 and has since sold 5 million copies worldwide. The album’s first single, “California Gurls” featuring Snoop Dogg was the biggest selling song of 2010 according to Soundscan with 4,398,212 tracks scanned. After “California Gurls” spent six weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Katy scored two follow-up #1’s with “Teenage Dream” and her current single “Firework,” making her the first female artist in 11 years to score three Billboard #1 singles from the same album.
Katy is gearing up to launch the album’s 4th single “E.T.” which will impact radio next month. She will soon shoot the video with director Floria Sigismondi (Marilyn Manson, Bjork, David Bowie, Christina Aguilera, Muse, The White Stripes).
Earlier this month, Katy won two People’s Choice Awards for “Favorite Female Artist” and “Favorite Online Sensation” — awards voted on by fans. Katy won a People’s Choice Award in 2009 for “Best Pop Song” with her debut anthem “I Kissed A Girl.” Over the course of her career, she has also won a BRIT Award, two MTV Europe Music Awards, an NRJ Music Award and two Teen Choice Awards, among other international honors.
Mohegan Sun Arena was ranked the 4th busiest venue in 2009 by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 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.
Jan 18, 2011 | Entertainment
The Heart & Soul 2011 North American Tour stops in Uncasville on March 27th
Rod Stewart & Stevie Nicks have joined forces for one of the most anticipated musical events of the year, The Heart & Soul Tour. The tour will feature both artists performing all Rock & Roll sets from their incomparable catalogs of hits, backed by an incredible band of musicians and stage production. The tour will be stopping at Mohegan Sun Arena for one night only on Sunday, March 27th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $175.00 & $125.00 and go on sale Saturday, January 22nd 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 beginning on Sunday, January 23rd, subject to availability.
Said Rod Stewart: “We haven’t yet begun rehearsals, but I can already tell you this; with Stevie on board, our audiences are in store for an evening of pure Rock & Roll music. I’m already thinking about which of my old favorites to bring back and vocally, I think we’ve both begun thinking about which songs might be great fun and well-suited for a duet or two.”
In a career spanning five decades, with an estimated 250 million album and single sales, Rod Stewart is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and indisputably one of the most successful performers of all time. He finished 2010 at the top of both the touring and album charts – highlighted by his critically-heralded, sold-out first run of concerts at The Colosseum in Las Vegas and a “Boxscore,” chart-topping, 33-date European summer tour which included four sold-out dates at London’s O2 Arena. Throughout his prolific career, he’s garnered sixteen Grammy nominations, including his current for “Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album,” and sales of more than one million albums worldwide for his 2010 album Fly Me To The Moon…The Great American Songbook Volume V.
Stevie Nicks, Rock and Roll’s reigning queen, will be releasing her highly anticipated new CD In: Your Dreams on May 3, 2011. The new album, her first of new material in a decade, was co-produced by former Eurythmic David A. Stewart and Glen Ballard. The new album is now available for fans to pre order at stevienicks.warnerreprise.com. Fans who pre-order the CD will receive an instant download of the record’s first single, the Nicks’ penned “Secret Love.” The official release date of the single is February 3rd. Nicks is a multi Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and member of Fleetwood Mac.
Mohegan Sun Arena was ranked the 4th busiest venue in 2009 by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 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.
Jan 10, 2011 | Breaking News
Famed chefs to take part in exclusive signing in The Shops at Mohegan Sun on January 28th
Foodies will have the opportunity to meet four of the 2011 Sun WineFest celebrity chefs on January 28th. Chefs Govind Armstrong, Robert Irvine, Christina Pirello and Jasper White will speak with guests and sign copies of their latest cookbooks in a special Signings & Sightings event at Mohegan Sun.
The personal appearance and signing will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun on Friday, January 28th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Armstrong will be signing copies of Small Bites, Big Nights: Seductive Little Plates for Intimate Occasions and Lavish Parties and Irvine will be signing Impossible to Easy: 111 Delicious Recipes to Help You Put Great Meals on the Table Every Day. Pirello will sign her award-winning cookbook, Cooking The Whole Foods Way and White will be signing one of his many cookbooks, The Summer Shack Cookbook. Guests who wish to gain entry to the signing line must purchase a copy of one of the chef’s aforementioned books on the day of the event, at Spin Street in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
Each chef will be featured during the Sun WineFest on January 29th and 30th. The weekend includes the Grand Tasting with over 1,000 wines and ales, the Elite Cru Tasting with best-of-the-best wines and winemakers and Bubbles & Bon Bons, a Champagne and Chocolate tasting. Event tickets 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.
Tickets for one-of-a-kind wine and beer seminars are available through the Mohegan Sun Box Office in person or at 860.862.8499. For a complete listing of seminars, visit sunwinefest.com.
ABOUT GOVIND ARMSTRONG
As executive chef and owner of 8 oz. Burger Bar in Los Angeles and South Beach, Govind is strongly committed to market-driven California-style cuisine that focuses on fresh seasonal ingredients from the finest local producers and farmers. He travels the world as a consultant chef for Air New Zealand; a member of the Macy’s culinary advisory board; and as guest chef aboard the Queen Mary 2 and Crystal Cruises. He is the author of Small Bites, Big Nights and has been featured in People magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People” issue, Bon Appétit, Gourmet, O Magazine, along with TV appearances on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Iron Chef America, Extra, Bravo’s Top Chef and The Today Show.
ABOUT ROBERT IRVINE
For over 25 years Robert Irvine has cooked his way across the globe, and now brings his vast experience to Food Network. On Dinner Impossible, Robert serves stunningly creative dishes for both intimate gatherings and throngs, without warning and at a moment’s notice — cooking for cowboys on a cattle drive and for master instructors at the Culinary Institute of America.
Robert co-hosts Worst Cooks in America with Anne Burrell, where their challenge is to transform the country’s most hopeless cooks, and also hosts Restaurant: Impossible where he attempts to save America’s most desperate restaurants from impending failure. Robert’s latest cookbook, Impossible to Easy, was released in 2010 and he is owner of the highly rated Robert Irvine’s Eat! on Hilton Head Island.
ABOUT CHRISTINA PIRELLO
Christina is one of America’s preeminent authorities on natural and whole foods and has made it her purpose in life to show Americans that they can look their best and feel great too by learning to eat natural, organic food. Christina has a Masters in food science and nutrition and knows first-hand about the importance of healthy eating—at 26, she cured herself of leukemia with her diet. In January of 2010 Cooking the Whole Foods Way was named the healthiest cookbook of the decade by Physicians’ Committee for Responsible Medicine. Christina is the Emmy Award-winning host of the television series Christina Cooks!
ABOUT JASPER WHITE
Jasper’s extensive research into the historical and cultural aspects of New England foodways, as well as his more than 30 years of cooking experience, have made him a trusted authority on New England foods, especially seafood. He has authored four cookbooks, his latest — The Summer Shack Cookbook – The Complete Guide to Shore Food. Jasper diverged from quietly elegant and formal dining when he opened Jasper White’s Summer Shack in Cambridge, MA, and later at Mohegan Sun, Boston’s Back Bay and Hingham, MA. The Summer Shacks have received enthusiastic reviews from local and national press, including the 2001 James Beard Award Nomination for “Best New Restaurant.”
Get updates on Sun WineFest on Facebook and Twitter at facebook.com/sunwinefest and twitter.com/sunwinefest.
Sun WineFest 2011 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 SIGNINGS AND SIGHTINGS
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. Visit mohegansun.com for more information.
Jan 10, 2011 | Entertainment
Singer returns to the Arena on March 16th. Tickets go on sale Friday
Janet Jackson has announced that her “Number Ones, Up Close and Personal World Tour” will be stopping at Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday, March 16th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $70.00 & $50.00 and go on sale Friday, January 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 beginning on Saturday, January 15th, subject to availability.
The tour celebrates the release of her 2009 greatest hit compilation Number Ones. Jackson will play each of her thirty-five #1 hit singles in thirty-five different cities around the globe. She plans to dedicate one of her #1 songs to each of the thirty-five cities she performs. Jackson said she will also recognize twenty young people whose lives and work “have enriched their communities in a major way.” Fans can submit individuals to be recognized through Jackson’s website. Jackson’s upcoming self-help book True You: A Journey to Finding and Loving Yourself is set for release on February 8th.
Mohegan Sun Arena was ranked the 4th busiest venue in 2009 by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 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.
Jan 10, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
What: Star of the hit show and band of the same name Sha Na Na, as well as lead singer/co-founder of Bowzer & The Stingrays, John “Bowzer” Bauman, will be the 22nd entertainer inducted into Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame.
Media and public invited to attend the induction ceremony.
WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, January 13th at 5:00pm, Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office Forecourt
WHO: Bruce “Two Dogs” Bozsum, Chairman of The Mohegan Tribe, Tom Cantone, Vice President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan Sun, Jon “Bowzer” Bauman
IN DETAIL: Just days prior to the 10th anniversary of Bowzer’s Ultimate Doo-Wop Party in Mohegan Sun Arena, star of the hit show and band of the same name Sha Na Na, as well as lead singer/co-founder of Bowzer & The Stingrays, Jon “Bowzer” Bauman will be inducted into Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame. Bowzer has hosted an incredible twenty-two shows at Mohegan Sun since the Arena opened its doors in 2001. This special induction ceremony will be held outside the main entrance of the Arena, near the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
The award seeks to recognize those individuals who have made significant contributions to the success of Mohegan Sun as the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination. All of the individuals inducted into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame will have their name engraved on a plaque that will be permanently placed at the entrance to Mohegan Sun Arena. Mohegan Sun Arena was ranked the 4th busiest venue in 2009 by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.”
