Nov 3, 2009 | Sports
University of Rhode Island vs. Oklahoma State
Central Connecticut State University vs. Holy Cross
Mohegan Sun Arena will be playing host to an exciting division 1 college basketball doubleheader this winter when the University of Rhode Island takes on Oklahoma State, followed by Central Connecticut State University battling Holy Cross. The action takes place live on Saturday, January 2nd at 2:00pm beginning with the URI vs. Oklahoma State game followed by the CCSU vs. Holy Cross game at 5:00pm.
Tickets are $75.00, $40.00, $30.00, $15.00 and $10.00 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.
Last season, URI and Oklahoma State faced off in the All-College Classic in Oklahoma City, with the Cowboys edging by the Rams, 86-82.
Rhode Island finished with a 23-12 record a season ago, advancing to the second round of the NIT. Keith Cothran and Atlantic 10 Sixth “Man of the Year” Delroy James return to spark the Runnin’ Rams’ high-powered offense in 2009-10.
Oklahoma State – picked to finish sixth in the Big 12 Conference – is led by former Massachusetts head coach Travis Ford. The Cowboys compiled a 23-12 record a season ago, advancing to the round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament.
The CCSU Blue Devils enter the 2009-10 season on the heels of a 13-17 record a year ago, but they return with all but one starter from that squad. Junior Ken Horton, an All-Conference pick a year ago as a sophomore, leads the returners that also includes captains senior Joe Seymore and junior Shemik Thompson. Sophomore Robby Ptacek was the third leading scorer for Central as a freshman a year ago. Along with Horton and Thompson, Ptacek averaged more than 10.0 points per game.
Holy Cross is coming off a 2008-2009 season in which it posted an overall record of 18-14 and finished second in the Patriot League with an 11-3 mark in conference games. The Crusaders return with four starters off of that squad, including junior forward Andrew Keister and sophomore guard R.J. Evans. Keister earned first team All-Patriot League honors last season after averaging 8.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, while shooting a league-best 58.8 percent (104 of 177) from the floor. Evans, the 2009 Patriot League Rookie of the Year, led the team by averaging 13.4 points per game last year, in addition to pulling down 5.2 rebounds per contest.
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 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.
Nov 2, 2009 | Special Events
Justin Moore will meet fans following his show in the Wolf Den on November 12th
Spin Street and Mohegan Sun welcome Country Billboard’s chart-topping artist, Justin Moore, for a special appearance and signing event of his debut self-titled release. This free personal appearance and signing will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun immediately following his performance in the Wolf Den on Thursday, November 12th at 8:00pm. All Signings & Sightings are free and open to the public.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Justin Moore is currently enjoying tremendous success with his new self-titled album which debuted at #3 on Billboard Magazine’s Country Sales chart. Moore also gained notoriety as the second highest debut by an artist in 2009. The album first released the single “Back That Thing Up” and followed with the current smash single “Small Town USA.” Moore’s album has generated rave reviews by People Magazine, The Washington Post and Billboard as a “must-have” album for 2009.
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.
Nov 2, 2009 | General News, Special Events
Larry The Cable Guy will meet fans following his show in Mohegan Sun Arena on November 13th
Spin Street and Mohegan Sun welcome stand-up comedian and actor, Larry The Cable Guy, for a special appearance and signing event of his latest release Tailgate Party. This free personal appearance and signing will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun immediately following his performance in Mohegan Sun Arena on November 13th at 8:00pm. All Signings & Sightings are free and open to the public.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
With his cry of “Git-R-Done!” and “Lord, I Apologize,” Larry The Cable Guy has sold out theatres and arenas across the United States. His new comedy CD, Tailgate Party, debuted at #1 on the comedy chart and came in #70 on the Pop Top 200 Billboard charts. Larry can be seen starring in the feature films Delta Farce with Bill Engvall and Witless Protection with Jenny McCarthy and he is the voice of Mater in the feature film Cars from Disney/Pixar. Larry’s DVD special Git-R-Done, sold more than 1 million copies and has been certified platinum. The special aired on Comedy Central and gave the network their second biggest Sunday night ratings in the channel’s history.
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.
Nov 2, 2009 | Entertainment
Former teen idol Davy Jones is live on November 7th
Justin Moore takes the stage November 12th
Maceo Parker invades the Wolf Den on November 15th
Saving Abel heats things up November 20th
Rockers Nine Days arrive on November 25th
They Might Be Giants perform November 27th
The Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun will continue to thrill this fall, beginning with former teen idol Davy Jones live on Saturday, November 7th. Country sensation Justin Moore makes his Wolf Den debut on Thursday, November 12th. Get on your dancing shoes and prepare for Maceo Parker live on Sunday, November 15th. Popular Rock acts Saving Abel and Nine Days will be performing in the Den on Friday, November 20th and Wednesday, November 25th respectively. They Might Be Giants will be taking over the Wolf Den stage on Friday, November 27th. Thursday, Friday and Saturday Wolf Den shows are at 8:00pm and Sunday shows are at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted. Admission is free, but all patrons must be 21 or over.
Davy Jones became a household name as a member of the made-for-TV band The Monkees. Jones sang lead vocals on many of The Monkees’ most famous hits, including “I Wanna Be Free” and “Daydream Believer.” He has been touring as a successful solo artist since the group disbanded in the late 60s. In 2008, Jones was named the “#1 teen idol of all time” by Yahoo Music.
Justin Moore recently became a Country music powerhouse with the release of his self-titled debut album earlier this year. So far, the album has spawned two successful singles, “Back That Thing up,” which was a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, followed by “Small Town USA,” which earned Moore his first #1 hit.
Funk and Soul Jazz saxophonist Maceo Parker is best known for his work with James Brown in the 60s, as well as Parliament-Funkadelic in the 70s. Parker was a prominent soloist on many of Brown’s hit recordings, and a key part of his band, playing alto, tenor and baritone saxophones. He is by now as well known for his own shows, as he has toured continuously under his own name since the early 90s and has built up a fan base on this touring alone.
Saving Abel released their self-titled, major label debut album on March 11, 2008. The album features the single “Addicted” which peaked at #2 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock chart. The band is currently out on their first headlining tour, performing at venues all throughout the United States. They will be joined by Pop Evil & Red as special guests.
Nine Days found success in the early 2000s. They released three independent albums in the 90s before their mainstream debut album, The Madding Crowd, was released in 2000. The band scored two hits in the U.S. from The Madding Crowd, “Absolutely (Story of a Girl,)” which reached #6 and “If I Am,” which reached #68.
They Might Be Giants are a two-time Grammy award-winning band consisting of members John Flansburgh, John Linnell, Marty Beller, Dan Miller and Danny Weinkauf. Formed in 1982, they are best known for an unconventional and experimental style of Alternative music. To date, the band has sold over 4 million records worldwide.
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.
Oct 28, 2009 | Entertainment, Special Events
Aaron Kwok performs two shows on December 20, 2009 (Click here for Chinese)
After two successful performances in the Arena during his previous visit in 2007, Aaron Kwok returns to Mohegan Sun to celebrate the holidays with his fans. The show will have two performances on Sunday, December 20th; the first at 2:00am and the second at 2:00pm.
Tickets are $168.00, $128.00, $88.00 and $58.00 and go on sale Friday, October 30th. Tickets can be purchased through International Entertainment Marketing based out of New York at 718.888.3113 or through www.iemshowplace.com.
Aaron Kwok is a popular Hong Kong singer and film actor. The Chinese media refers to Aaron as one of the Cantopop Four Heavenly Kings along with Jacky Cheung, Andy Lau and Leon Lai. He has been dubbed “Hong Kong’s Michael Jackson” for his onstage dancing displays. Over the last decade or so, Kwok has won over one hundred music awards. As a solo performer, he has played over 200 concerts in Hong Kong, China and around the world.
Kwok’s De Show Reel concert was recognized by the Guinness World Record Committee in February 2008 for featuring the largest revolving indoor stage. He is also the first Chinese singer to receive the Guinness World Record award for a concert. After great success with the De Show Reel concert in 2007, Kwok has kicked off his second round with 16 shows in Hong Kong.
Kwok has also done extensive public service and charitable work, for which he was amongst the winners of the “Ten Most Outstanding Young Persons” award in 2003. In November 2005, Kwok won the “Best Leading Actor” award at Taiwan’s 42nd Golden Horse Awards, for his role in the film Divergence. He then won the “Best Actor” award at the 43rd Golden Horse Awards in November 2006 for After This Our Exile, making him only the second actor to win this award in two consecutive years.
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 De Show Reel 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 27, 2009 | Entertainment
Beloved rockers perform in Connecticut for the first time in over ten years
J.Geils Band will be performing a very special New Year’s Eve concert live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, 
December 31st at 9:00pm.
All tickets are just $50.00 and go on sale Friday, October 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 may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, October 31st, subject to availability.
In a career that has spanned decades, the Massachusetts-based Rock band has recorded hit singles in the 70s including “(Ain’t Nothin’ But A) House Party” (1973) and “Must Of Got Lost” (1974) and the 80s, first with “Love Stinks” (1980), then with the successful Freeze Frame album which included “Centerfold” (1981) and the title cut. In addition to reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S., “Centerfold” also reached #1 on the Rock Tracks chart for three weeks and topped the ARIA chart in Australia. The song lists at #52 on Billboard’s All-Time Top Songs and was an early staple on MTV.
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 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 23, 2009 | Gaming
Deployment of Advanced Technologies Highlights Mohegan Sun’s Commitment to Providing Slot Players the Newest Gaming Products and Sets Stage for Upcoming Entertainment-Enhancing Applications
Mohegan Sun, one of the largest, distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States, has introduced new server-based, networked technology that offers entertainment-enhancing features for players at its flagship Connecticut facility. Located in Casino of the Wind, the new WAGE-NET® (Wide Area Game Enhanced Network) system supplied by WMS Gaming Inc., a subsidiary of WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE:WMS), offers state-of-the-art technology that gives players increased access to game content and flexible betting configurations, the first of such to hit the East Coast.
The new installations mark the latest deployment of WMS’ WAGE-NET system with Remote Configuration and Download (“RCD”) technology capabilities and underscores Mohegan Sun’s long-term commitment and investments in offering the newest and most innovative gaming entertainment products to its customers.
“Mohegan Sun continues to set trends by offering players the best-in-class levels of gaming entertainment,” said Frank Neborsky, Vice President of Slot Operations for Mohegan Sun. “WMS has been a long-term partner in this initiative and has developed an innovative solution allowing us to offer in-demand content when players want it and we are very pleased to be the first casino on the East Coast to make this capability available to customers.”
By offering slot machines with these advanced technologies, Mohegan Sun has the flexibility to change specific game themes thereby benefiting slot players through increased availability of the games they want to play when they want to play them. The new WAGE-NET enabled games at Mohegan Sun, which are in WMS’ popular, networked-enabled Bluebird®2 gaming cabinet, feature several of the industry’s most popular multi-line, multi-coin video gaming titles such as Zeus™, Lucky Penny™, Hot Hot Super Respin™ and Crystal Forest®.
“With an unyielding focus on Player Driven Innovation™, WMS is consistently leading the industry in the development and advancement of networked gaming system technologies and applications,” said Orrin J. Edidin, President of WMS. “With their commitment to networked gaming, Mohegan Sun is an ideal partner to work with in furthering RCD technology on WMS gaming machines, and for new bonus and game applications in the future. Our goals are focused on creating technologies and applications that benefit players with higher levels of entertainment. Mohegan Sun represents another milestone in bringing exciting new gaming experiences to players.”
This latest deployment of WAGE-NET also sets the stage for Mohegan Sun to offer WMS’ future network-enabled “Portal” applications, such as mystery triggered multi-level progressive bonusing features, on any network-enabled WMS gaming device on the casino slot floor. These player-centric networked gaming offerings utilize advanced technologies and platforms to deliver new content that creates dynamic entertainment experiences for slot players.
About Mohegan Sun
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.
About WMS Industries
WMS is engaged in serving the gaming industry worldwide by designing, manufacturing and marketing video and reel-spinning gaming machines, video lottery terminals, and in gaming operations, which consists of the placement of leased participation gaming machines in legal gaming venues. More information on WMS can be found at www.wms.com.
About the Gaming Standards Association
The Gaming Standards Association (GSA) is an international trade association that creates benefits for gaming manufacturers, suppliers, operators and regulators. GSA facilitates the identification, definition, development, promotion, and implementation of open standards to enable innovation, education, and communication for the benefit of the entire industry. Since its incorporation on May 6, 1998, GSA has members representing a wide cross section of the global gaming industry. WMS has been a member since GSA since its establishment in 1998.
Oct 21, 2009 | Gaming
$250,000 in total Cash and Free Slot Play Bonus are up for grabs on October 24th
Saturday, October 24th is the day to play at Mohegan Sun with the $250,000 Crisp Cash Giveaway. Throughout the day and night, two drawings will take place offering a grand total of $250,000 in Cash and Free Slot Play Bonus.
When guests use their Player’s Club card at any slot or table game and earn a Player’s Club point they will also earn an entry into the drawing. The first set of action begins Saturday morning at 6:00am and ends at 2:00pm where guests can earn entries by playing their favorite games and be entered into the 3:00pm drawing. The second drawing will be taking place at Midnight where guests who gain entries from 2:00pm – 11:00pm will be eligible to win.
The drawings will award winners Cash prizes up to $50,000 and 100 lucky guests will win $1,000 in Free Slot Play Bonus. The more you play, the more entries you earn, making your chances of winning even higher.
Player’s Club members are encouraged to bring their friends and family to Mohegan Sun for their chance to win by signing up for a free membership at any Player’s Club booth located throughout the property.
Must be 21 or older to participate. Players need not be present to win. Visit any Player’s Club booth for official rules. For more information on this and other exciting events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com.
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 15, 2009 | Entertainment
The classic holiday ballet comes to the Arena on Saturday, December 12th and Sunday, December 13th
Joseph Albano and The Albano Ballet Company will bring back their production of the Christmas classic The Nutcracker to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, December 12th and Sunday, December 13th. Saturday’s performance begins at 7:00pm and Sunday’s begins at 2:00pm.
Tickets are $33.00 and $23.00, with a $5.00 discount for children under twelve and senior citizens and go on sale Monday, October 19th 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 20th subject to availability.
The Albano Ballet Company production of The Nutcracker is a holiday favorite at Mohegan Sun, thrilling audiences old, young and in-between. Accompanied by a live orchestra under the baton of Maestro Daniel Lee, Albano’s traditional version touts an international cast with dancers from Italy, Japan, China, Korea, France, Canada, Holland and Croatia. Starring in this year’s cast is Ritsuko Sato from Japan as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Marcello Algeri from Italy as the Cavalier Prince. Kerryanne Saunders, a 12 year veteran with the company, dances the Snow Queen partnered with Eric Carnes, a 20 year old sensational talent trained in the Albano Ballet Academy Syllabus. Choreography and costumes are by Joseph Albano, with the assistance of Julia Frederick.
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 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 15, 2009 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Country music legend Tanya Tucker to meet fans and sign autographs on October 18th
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 15, 2009)— Spin Street and Mohegan Sun welcome one o
f Country music’s favorite voices, Tanya Tucker, when she participates in a rare CD signing on October 18th. Following Tanya’s free 7:00pm Wolf Den performance, she will visit the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun to meet fans and sign copies of her latest release My Turn. Tucker’s My Turn will be available for purchase in Spin Street leading up to and on the day of the event. All Signings & Sightings are free and open to the public.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Tanya Tucker’s new album My Turn has been critically touted as one of the must-have Country albums of 2009 and hit #27 on the Billboard Country Music charts shortly after its release. Tucker is known to be one of the most popular female singers to come out of the “Outlaw Country” movement of the 70s along the likes of Willie Nelson and Hank Williams Jr. During this time period, Tucker enlisted a string of hit records including her first #1 hit single “What’s Your Mama’s Name” in 1973 and 1975’s “Lizzie and The Rainman.” With an incredible career spanning over three decades, Tucker has won numerous awards including “Top New Female Artist” in 1972 from the Academy of Country Music, “Female Vocalist of the Year” in 1991 from the Country Music Association and in 2002 was ranked #20 on CMT’s 40 Greatest Women of Country Music.
ABOUT SIGNINGS AND SIGHTINGS
Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings, presented in collaboration with Spin Street, is a one of 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.
