Oct 29, 2010 | Breaking News, Food & Beverage, Shopping, Travel & Leisure
Exclusive dining, shopping, entertainment and hotel specials will be available for active and retired military personnel for Veterans Day
Mohegan Sun will honor active and retired military servicemen and women for Veterans Day with various dining, shopping and entertainment specials on Thursday, November 11th.
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville will offer a Prime Rib special consisting of Prime Rib, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a chef’s selection for dessert for $28.95 per person from 11:00am to 1:00am. Additionally, past and present military members receive a 10% discount, year-round. Must present valid military ID to redeem discount.
Big Bubba’s BBQ will honor active and retired troops with a 10% discount on Veterans Day from 11:30am to 10:00pm. Must present valid military ID to redeem discount.
Seasons Buffet will serve two buffet meals for the price of one. The special will be featured every Thursday for guests who present their military ID and Player’s Club Card for $16.98 per adult and $9.43 per child.
Margaritaville’s Smuggler’s Hold will pay tribute with 25% off any item that features red, white and blue from 10:00am to Midnight. Discount is available to all guests.
Mohegan Sun Arena will offer a $10.00 discount on $51.00 tickets to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra on Wednesday, November 17th. Additionally, a $10.00 discount will be offered on all price points to Mohegan Sun Championship Boxing on November 20th. The offer is valid to servicemen and women who present their ID when purchasing tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office from November 11th until the date of the performance.
The Hotel at Mohegan Sun invites active and retired military service members to enjoy special discount hotel rates on select dates through February 2011 as part of its “Friends of Mohegan Sun” program. On available dates, military service members can lock in an exclusive $99.00 per night rate for a standard room and can upgrade to a one-bedroom suite for an additional $100.00 per night.
To check availability, please visit mohegansun.com/friends to see which dates are open. Then, phone in your reservation, mentioning the “Friends of Mohegan Sun” program and code TFMS99 to the reservation desk at 1.888.777.7922.
Upon check-in, guests must provide appropriate military identification to confirm eligibility as a participant of the “Friends of Mohegan Sun” program.
For more information on specials, please visit mohegansun.com.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
Oct 28, 2010 | Special Events
Signing events to feature City of The Brave firefighters, Lou Piniella & Ottis Anderson starting on Thursday, November 11th
Mohegan Sun and Spin Street are excited to announce a special lineup of celebrities taking part in Signings & Sightings this November. These free personal appearances and signings will feature this year’s firefighters from the City of the Brave: Firefighters of NYC 2011 Calendar, New York Yankee great Lou Piniella and New York Giants legend Ottis Anderson. The events will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun on Thursday, November 11th, Saturday, November 13th and Sunday, November 14th. All Signings & Sightings events are free and open to the public.
CITY OF THE BRAVE: FIREFIGHTERS OF NYC, NOVEMBER 11TH, 6:00PM – 7:00PM
The 2011 City of the Brave calendar, now in its third annual edition, showcases NYC’s most passionate and well deserving firefighters. The calendar features heroes from firehouses located throughout the city’s five boroughs, and each has volunteered his time to participate, promote and share his story with the public. Guests who purchase the calendar will receive the opportunity to have their photo taken with the twelve hunky firefighters of NYC! A portion of the proceeds from the sale of City of the Brave benefits the active members of the FDNY. The fund, established in 1991, assists the families with medical costs, housing & repairs and school tuition.
LOU PINIELLA, NOVEMBER 13TH, 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Lou Piniella earned three World Series titles (two as a player and one as a manager) during his forty plus years in Major League Baseball. Nicknamed “Sweet Lou,” he is currently ranked 14th all-time on the total managerial wins list. As a player, Piniella had a remarkable career spanning eighteen seasons that included American League “Rookie of the Year” honors in 1969, two World Series victories with the 1977 & 1978 “Bronx Zoo” New York Yankee teams and over 1,700 career hits. He retired this year as manager of the Chicago Cubs and will go down as one of the most beloved and brilliant baseball talents of all time.
OTTIS ANDERSON, NOVEMBER 14TH, 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Ottis Anderson is a two-time Super Bowl champion with the New York Giants who rushed for over 10,000 yards during his fourteen year NFL career, highlighted by being named MVP of Super Bowl XXV in the Giants victory over the Buffalo Bills.
An All-American at the University of Miami, Anderson was named the NFL “Offensive Rookie of the Year” in 1979 while playing with the St. Louis Cardinals, the team which drafted him 8th overall. Anderson is a two-time Pro Bowler and was also named NFL “Offensive Comeback Player of the Year” in 1989, after overcoming numerous injuries from prior years, and rushing for a career high fourteen touchdowns.
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.
Oct 25, 2010 | Sports
2011 “4 Times the Fun” World Tour primed to astound fans at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville on January 2nd
Hot on the heels of the most successful year in franchise history, the legendary Harlem Globetrotters will celebrate their 85th consecutive season when their dazzling 2011 “4 Times the Fun” World Tour stops in Uncasville, showcasing the wholesome family entertainment that has provided lifetime memories for generations of fans.
The Harlem Globetrotters will take the court at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at 2:00pm. Tickets, starting at $13.00, will go on sale on Monday, November 1st 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 Tuesday, November 2nd, subject to availability. Information on group and scout tickets can also be found at harlemglobetrotters.com.
“Our 85th season promises to be a landmark year, with never-before-seen innovations in the game,” says Michael Kenney, the Globetrotters’ senior vice president, live event marketing. “You’ll want to get your tickets now to witness firsthand what we have in store for our wonderful fans around the world.”
The North American leg of the 2011 “4 Times the Fun” World Tour will tip-off on December 26, 2010 and runs until mid-April. The team will play over 270 games in more than 220 cities in 45 states and six Canadian provinces.
Sponsored by Campbell Soup Company, Howard Johnson Hotels, America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses, Greyhound Lines and Spalding, the Original Harlem Globetrotters have played in 120 countries and territories on six continents, entertaining over 132 million fans and breaking down barriers between cultures, societies and people from all walks of life, earning an induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters and to purchase team merchandise, visit the Globetrotters’ official website: harlemglobetrotters.com.
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.
Oct 21, 2010 | Special Events
On December 4th, Steve Berry will be on-hand at Mohegan Sun to discuss and sign copies of his latest thriller, The Emperor’s Tomb
Mohegan Sun is welcoming New York Times best-selling author Steve Berry as the latest Winning Authors event. Steve will host a live discussion on Saturday, December 4th in The Cabaret Theatre at 1:00pm followed by a book signing in The Shops at Mohegan Sun at 2:00pm. Berry’s latest thriller, The Emperor’s Tomb, is set for release on November 23rd where it will be available at Spin Street leading up to the event. Berry’s appearance in Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors places him in a class of authors such as Harlan Coben, Sue Grafton, Nora Roberts, Robin Cook, Lee Child and John Saul.
Steve Berry is the New York Times best-selling author of numerous titles including The Emperor’s Tomb, The Balkan Escape, The Paris Vendetta, The Templar Legacy and The Charlemagne Pursuit. He currently has eleven million books in print and is also an accomplished instructor, having taught the concepts of writing to audiences across the globe. His newest book, The Emperor’s Tomb, is the next thriller in the line of the successful Malone series which has garnered such praise like “Steve Berry gets better and better with each new book,” as quoted by the Huffington Post.
Winning Authors is an experience offering an intimate and unique environment for book lovers. All events are free and open to the public of all ages. Books by featured authors will be available at the Spin Street store in The Shops at Mohegan Sun for purchase. For more information on Steve Berry and other Winning Authors at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com/winning-authors.
Oct 19, 2010 | Entertainment
The biggest Disco event of the year is live on November 19th
Dust off your go-go boots and zip up your bell bottoms because Mohegan Sun is scorching with Disco fever with “The Biggest Disco Event of the Year.” Disco Dance Party featuring Gloria Gaynor, Rose Royce, Carl Carlton, Anita Ward and Evelyn “Champagne” King will be live inside Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, November 19th at 8:00pm.
All tickets are just $25.00 (with a general admission floor ideal for dancing the night away) and are on sale now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and 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.
Bump, point and hustle to Disco Diva Gloria Gaynor singing “I Will Survive” and “Never Can Say Goodbye” and Rose Royce with “Car Wash.” Burn up the dance floor when Carl Carlton serenades with his smash hit “Everlasting Love” and tap your platforms to Anita Ward with “Ring My Bell” and Evelyn “Champagne” King with “Shame” and “Love Come Down.” Can you dig it?
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.
Oct 18, 2010 | Food & Beverage
John J. Tunney III, a restaurant maverick who is best known for his high-profile, always-packed creations in New York, Connecticut, Las Vegas and Atlantic City, begins construction today on a 16,000 square-foot masterpiece at Mohegan Sun, to be named BALLO Italian Restaurant and Social Club. This will be Tunney’s 12th restaurant and his latest after receiving three consecutive New York Times “Excellent” reviews for his current properties.
Tunney’s Besito Mexican Kitchen and Agave Lounge, with three locations in New York and Connecticut, was recently named the #1 Mexican restaurant in the tri-state area by Open Table. Open Table also lists Besito West Hartford as the #1 most reserved restaurant (of any cuisine) in the state of Connecticut. This is no doubt due to Tunney’s ability to immerse himself in the culture of the cuisine and craft a property that embodies the spirit of that particular culinary experience.
BALLO Italian Restaurant and Social Club will bring Tunney’s same passion to the Italian experience with intense design combinations, exceptional service and a fresh, authentic menu of Italian favorites and new creations. BALLO, which means dance in Italian, will also be home to one of the most innovative late-night concepts in the United States. BALLO at Mohegan Sun was inspired by San Galgano – a Gothic abbey built in the 12th century and located in the hills of Tuscany. The sheer magnitude of the project fits perfectly with the evolving grandeur and elegance of Mohegan Sun and its connection to nature. “San Galgano represents all that is spectacular about Italy – the history, the passion, the fortitude of the country. What better place to worship the food of Italy than in a place that replicates their mastery?” says Tunney.
Once in the high-impact, high-energy abbey, guests can enjoy a massive by-the-glass wine list, specialty BALLO cocktails and freshly prepared Italian fare from the open pantry while sitting in a cathedral-like room replete with Italian fixtures, fabrics and dramatic lighting. Move further into BALLO and visitors to Mohegan Sun can sit at one of the largest carrera marble bars ever built or have dinner in the main dining area. Arches, stone, sensual draperies and bold materials will accent this exuberant dining experience. But the food at BALLO is the real celebration. Tunney is committed to fresh, locally grown produce and innovative Italian staples you can eat from Noon to Midnight; “I’ve always loved the idea of a pantry. A place where you are watching the freshest ingredients being prepared with the least amount of touch by the best pair of hands — and delivered in an open area as if you’re in someone’s kitchen.”
Once you’ve eaten like a high-roller, then let the Bacchanal begin. At 11:00 pm on the dot, a rehearsed set of servers at BALLO will carry out a portion of the dining room furniture and guests will literally be able to “dance on tables” — Italian nightlife style. BALLO will be located in Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Earth and is set to open in the early spring of 2011. “We’re very excited about this new offering,” said Mitchell Etess, President and CEO of Mohegan Sun. “BALLO is a unique concept that will further enhance the experience we offer our guests. We’re thrilled to welcome John Tunney to our group of outstanding restaurateurs.”
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining 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. For more information visit mohegansun.com.
Oct 18, 2010 | Entertainment, Special Events
The group performs two shows on Thanksgiving, November 25th (Click here for Chinese)
The Big Four will be celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday in Mohegan Sun Arena. The show will have two performances on Thursday, November 25th, the first at 2:00am and the second at 2:00pm.
Tickets are $128.00, $98.00, $68.00 and $38.00 and can be purchased through International Entertainment Marketing based out of New York at 718.888.3113 or through iemshowplace.com.
Big Four is an all-male Hong Kong musical group formed by Dicky Cheung, Andy Hui, William So and Edmond Leung in 2009. They released their first self-titled single in 2009, which topped most of Hong Kong’s music charts. The group’s next hit, “Unable to Love,” was released in 2010 followed by a television program hosted by the group. After their first highly successful concert, “The Big Four World Tour” in Hong Kong, The Big Four continued their tour throughout southeast Asia and now Mohegan Sun is bringing it to the fans in the United States.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” For more information on The Big Four and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Asian Marketing hotline at 1.877.999.9977.
Oct 14, 2010 | Gaming
The Uncas Ballroom will be showcasing all the top races on the big screens for the 2010 Breeders’ Cup World Championships
Mohegan Sun is set to host festivities for one of horse racing’s most prestigious events, the 2010 Breeders’ Cup World Championships slated for Saturday, November 6th. The 2010 Breeders’ Cup Party will be held in the spacious Uncas Ballroom, doors will open at 10:00am.
All eight of the 2010 Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championship races from Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky will be showcased on the seven big screens in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun. The main and final race, the Breeders’ Cup Classic with $5 million up for grabs, will begin at 6:45pm. As the richest prize money event in sports, totaling over $25 million, the Breeders’ Cup features the best of the best in thoroughbred horses from North America and Europe.
Mohegan Sun is thrilled to be welcoming back Dave Johnson and co-host Bill Finley from Sirius XM’s popular “Down the Stretch” radio show for a live all-day broadcast from the Ballroom beginning at 10:00am. Also joining the festivities will be jockey Otto Thorwarth who portrays jockey Ron Turcotte in the movie Secretariat that premiered on October 8th. Dave, Bill and Otto will all be on-hand in the Race Book on Friday, November 5th for a meet and greet and to sign autographs.
All guests who make a $25.00 wager will receive an official Breeders’ Cup T-Shirt. Also, guests who wager on Friday and place their losing Breeders Cup tickets in the drum, will be entered into a chance to win a free $25.00 wager on any Breeders Cup race on Saturday.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early for Mohegan Sun’s Breeders’ Cup Party in the Uncas Ballroom as space is limited and available on a “first-come, first- served” basis. Seating will be limited to the first 1,000 customers. Additional standing room will be available, but will be limited. Must be 21 or older to participate.
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.
Oct 12, 2010 | Breaking News
Massachusetts resident takes home over $400,000 inWheel of Fortune® slot machine jackpot
On Sunday, October 9th, Mohegan Sun awarded a $403,980.11 Wheel of Fortune® MegaJackpot® on a dollar slot machine. The winner, Patricia Flynn of West Springfield, Massachusetts, was playing the popular IGT slot machine in Casino of the Earth when she was awarded the six figure jackpot.
Sunday’s MegaJackpot® is one of many big payouts at Mohegan Sun in 2010. Mohegan Sun has awarded a variety of prizes this year beginning with a $677,912 Jeopardy!® MegaJackpot® on January 11th, followed by another on February 6th with a $704,939 Wheel of Fortune® that hit on a one dollar machine. On February 13th, a $1.2 million jackpot was paid and four days later, a $320,017 Wheel of Fortune® MegaJackpot® was awarded.
To date, over 150 MegaJackpot® prizes have been awarded at Mohegan Sun since 1996 totaling over $119 million. Mohegan Sun is one of two gaming facilities in Connecticut belonging to a seventeen state gaming network that includes over 300 nationwide. Each time a credit is played in a linked machine anywhere in the network, the cumulative jackpot continues to grow until it is won.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, dining, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
Oct 7, 2010 | Breaking News
2nd Annual Mohegan Sun WineFest Grape Stomp and the 7th Annual Mohegan Sun Oyster Open will highlight Sun WineFest weekend
Grape stompers and oyster shuckers will be put to the test during the Grand Tasting at Sun WineFest 2011. Guests can watch the competitions heat up as part of their Grand Tasting admission on Saturday, January 29th and Sunday, January 30th.
Mohegan Sun WineFest Grape Stomp presented by [yellow tail] ®
Things will get a little messy as sixteen teams compete to out-run, jump and stomp the competition during the 2nd Annual Mohegan Sun WineFest Grape Stomp presented by [yellow tail] ®. The event will begin on January 29th, at 4:00pm, on the main stage during the Grand Tasting. Teams will kick off their shoes and socks and have three minutes to stomp as much grape juice as they can out of a vat of grapes. Returning to this year’s competition will be last year’s winners, The Wine Divas.
The team application for entry can be found at http://www.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 deadline to enter the competition is January 5, 2011.
The 2nd 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 7th Annual Mohegan Sun Oyster Open presented by Bud Light Lime on January 30th 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 take home $1,000 and $500.00, respectively.
To enter, potential participants can download the application at http://www.mohegansun.com/oyster-open. The deadline for Oyster Open registration is January 3, 2011.
Both competitions can be viewed during the Grand Tasting. Tickets for the Grand Tasting are $70.00 for a one-day pass and $110.00 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 Mohegan Sun Box Office. The Grand Tasting runs from 12:00pm – 5:00pm on January 29th and 30th.
For more information on Sun WineFest 2011 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 2011 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.
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.
