Jun 23, 2009 | Entertainment
Carlos Mencia gets free and outrageous reign September 5th in the Arena
Comedy audiences have something to celebrate as Carlos Mencia will perform live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, September 5th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $45.00 and go on sale through Ticketmaster starting Friday, June 26th at 10:00am. 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 on sale at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, June 27th, subject to availability.
The release of Mencia’s comedy album Take A Joke America kickstarted his comedy career in 2001, leading to his first tour. As a part of the “Three Amigos” Latin comedy tour, his fame continued to grow. Finally, it was the Comedy Central show Mind of Mencia that cemented his place as a heavyweight contender on the current comedy scene. Please note that this show is intended for mature audiences.
For more information on Carlos Mencia 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.
Jun 23, 2009 | Entertainment
Live on August 15th. Tickets on sale now
Barry Manilow, a true legend of our time, will perform his hit concert, “Ultimate Manilow: The Hits…and then some” at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, August 15th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $175.00 and $125.00 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.
Manilow, who will be performing the exclusive rendition of his hit Las Vegas show, ranks as the top Adult Contemporary chart artist of all time with more than 75 million records sold worldwide. His career includes twenty-five consecutive Top 40 hits such as “Even Now,” “This One’s For You,” “Weekend In New England,” “ I Write The Songs,” “Tryin’ To Get The Feeling Again” and “Copacabana (At The Copa).” In 1978, five of Manilow’s albums were on the charts simultaneously — a record rivaled only by Frank Sinatra and Johnny Mathis.
Billboard Magazine recently stated, “Among the few things one can count on in life, the taste of McDonald’s cheeseburgers, I Love Lucy reruns are still funny—and Barry Manilow never wearing out his welcome at the top of the charts.” The Pop icon has written hundreds of songs and performed around the globe thrilling millions of fans, winning a Grammy, two Emmys, several Tony Awards and an Oscar nomination along the way.
For more information on Barry Manilow 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.
Jun 18, 2009 | General News
Mohegan Sun celebrates the return of the Winter Entrance with a special Winter In July promotion on July 1st – 4th
On July 1st, the Winter Parking Garage and Winter Entrance re-opens and Mohegan Sun is celebrating with a special 4-day promotion. Thousands of new parking spaces will be available giving guests easy access and convenience to Mohegan Sun’s Winter Entrance and new food offerings. This special Winter In July promotion will give guests entering the Winter Entrance from July 1st through the 4th an opportunity to win some great prizes.
“We are extremely excited to be re-opening the Winter Entrance, which as many people know, was one of the original entrances to Mohegan Sun and always one of the most popular with our guests,” said Mitchell Etess, President and Chief Executive Officer for Mohegan Sun. “We appreciate everyone’s patience during this modification time and know they will be thrilled with the new look and offerings. And what better way to celebrate this occasion than with a Pepe’s Pizza, a Bobby’s Burger Palace by chef Bobby Flay, or even better, with a special 4-day promotion designed around the winter theme.”
Guests parking in the winter garage from 7:00am through 7:00pm will receive an entry form into the drawing. Guests will have the opportunity to win great prizes like a Polaris Snowmobile, a two-night Ski package at Mount Washington as well as gift cards to Mohegan Sun and various stores within The Shops at Mohegan Sun including Yankee Candle, The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store and The Golf Shop Store.
In addition to the great prizes, each day of this promotion, Mohegan Sun will also be giving away complimentary t-shirts to the first 1,000 people through the doors regardless of age. Free snow cones and a special visit from a summer-time Santa will be part of the festivities as well.
The drawing will be held at 7:15pm on July 4th in the Spring Gateway located next to the Box Office. Guests need not be present to win. Must be 21 or older to participate and be eligible for all prizes outside of the free t-shirts given to the first 1,000 visitors each day. 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.
Jun 17, 2009 | General News, Travel & Leisure
Play a round of golf for just $80.00 with the purchase of an overnight hotel stay or hotel package booking
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 17, 2009) – Tee off and enjoy a day under the sun on the fairways. Now guests can add a round of golf at Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug for just $80.00 per person when combined with any hotel package or regular overnight stay. The special will be available throughout the rest of the golf season allowing hotel guests to reserve an 18-hole round of golf that includes greens fees, carts, yardage book and complimentary transportation to the course.
Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug was bought by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority in June of 2007 and since has been home to great tournaments such as the Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic and LPGA’s “Legends Tournament” that have brought the likes of Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Ray Allen, Joe Pesci, Jan Stephenson and Lori West to the lavish hills and fairways of southeastern Connecticut. The beautiful course rests in Baltic, CT and was designed by renowned golf architect Geoffrey Cornish with later modifications by award-winning golf design architect Stephen Kay.
Mohegan Sun’s current hotel packages with overnight stays and more include You Could Use Some Sun, Rest and Relax-Zen, A Pregnant Pause, the “In Like” Package, the “In Love” Package, No Boys Allowed and Bets & Bites. More information is available at mohegansun.com/staying and clicking on special packages or call 1.888.777.7922
Restrictions may apply to all packages. Pricing is based on a one-night stay and double occupancy. Taxes and gratuities are not included. Packages are based on availability. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to check into the hotel and to use free bet coupons. This special is available for advanced booking only and can only be booked for up to a 12 player maximum.
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.
Jun 16, 2009 | Entertainment
Concert on June 28th will feature the classic album live for the first time
During their current North American summer tour, Aerosmith – America’s Greatest Rock ‘N Roll Band who’ve sold over 150 million albums, won four Grammys and have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – is performing their classic Toys In The Attic album live from front to back, along with an array of Aerosmith hits at their concert on June 28th in Mohegan Sun Arena. This marks the first time ever that the band has played the 8-million-plus-selling 1975 disc in its entirety. The influential album has inspired many musicians, including R.E.M., who covered the song on 1987’s Dead Letter Office. In addition, a copy of the album was one of two Aerosmith albums that astronaut pilot Mark E. Kelly took with him on board the Space Shuttle Discovery on a 13-day, 8.5 million-kilometer trip to the International Space Station in July 2006.
Toys In The Attic features Aerosmith concert staples “Walk This Way” and “Sweet Emotion” and the LP was featured on Rolling Stone’s list of the “Greatest Albums Of All Time.” Writing about Toys In The Attic in the November 1, 2003 Rolling Stone feature, the magazine said: “This is where Aerosmith perfected their raunchy Blues-Rock sound, with guitarist Joe Perry laying down some of the Seventies’ most indelible riffs on ‘Walk This Way’ and ‘Sweet Emotion,’ and Steven Tyler stepping up with an album full of unforgettable songs about his favorite topic: sex.”
Tickets are $175.00 and $125.00 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.
For more information on Aerosmith with special guests ZZ Top 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.
Jun 16, 2009 | Entertainment
Beloved rockers perform on Saturday, August 29th
Mohegan Sun Arena is sure to come alive when Counting Crows and special guests Michael Franti & Spearhead and Augustana rock the house live on Saturday, August 29th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $60.00 and $45.00 and go on sale Friday, June 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 may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, June 20th subject to availability.
Counting Crows’ success dates back to their 1993 debut release August And Everything After and the hit single “Mr. Jones.” Subsequent albums include Recovering the Satellites (1996); Across A Wire: Live in New York City (1998); This Desert Life (1999) and Hard Candy (2002) which featured the band’s Top 10 cover of Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi.” Additional successes include # 1 hit with the song “Accidentally In Love,” which was featured on the Shrek 2 soundtrack, as well as nominations in 2005 for a Grammy Award, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award for the track.
In 2003 the band released their first ever “Best Of” set Films About Ghosts which featured songs from every phase of Counting Crows’ recording career, followed by the live album New Amsterdam: Live at Heineken Music Hall 2003 which appeared in 2006. Counting Crows’ most recent studio album, Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings was released in March of 2008. To date, Counting Crows have sold over 20 million records worldwide.
Michael Franti & Spearhead are touring in support of their sixth studio album All Rebel Rockers. Produced largely in Jamaica by super-duo Sly and Robbie, All Rebel Rockers is a Reggae-steeped record filled with hope and dissent.
Augustana released their second album, Can’t Love, Can’t Hurt, in April 2008. Their first single from the album, “Sweet and Low,” is currently riding the airwaves.
For more information on Counting Crows with special guests Michael Franti & Spearhead and Augustana 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.
Jun 9, 2009 | Entertainment
Concert in the Arena on Wednesday, September 9th
Mohegan Sun Arena will play host to one of the hottest bands around right now when Kings Of Leon perform live on Wednesday, September 9th at 7:30pm with special guest Glasvegas.
Tickets are $45.00 and go on sale Saturday, June 13th 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 on Sunday, June 14th, subject to availability.
When Kings of Leon released their third album Because Of The Times in 2007, Entertainment Weekly called it their “crowning achievement,” while Rolling Stone wondered: “How good can the Kings of Leon get? They’ve already gone further than anybody could have guessed.”
“After three records and touring for five years straight, we knew what we were capable of,” says the band’s drummer Nathan. “We just had to put our money where our mouths were. We had to take it to the next level. You always want your next record to be better than your last.” Adds frontman and lyricist Caleb: “There’s never a time that we’ll make a record and won’t attempt to do something better than what came before.”
With its stunning melodies, ringing guitars, and razor-sharp grooves, Only By The Night delivers on the promise Kings of Leon have shown throughout their career. From the desolate atmospherics of the opening track “Closer” to the emotional intensity of the closing ballad “Cold Desert,” Only By The Night is all heart from start to finish.
Glasvegas are a Scottish Alternative Rock band that formed in Glasgow in 2003. The band consists of James Allan (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rab Allan (lead guitar, backing vocals), Paul Donoghue (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Caroline McKay (drums).
For more information on Kings Of Leon with special guest Glasvegas 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.
Jun 9, 2009 | Entertainment
Rock supergroup performs live on August 20th
Chickenfoot, the highly-anticipated new Rock group, comprised of guitar hero Joe Satriani, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer Chad Smith, former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony and frontman Sammy Hagar, will take the stage at Mohegan Sun on Thursday, August 20th at 7:30pm with special guests Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam.
Tickets are $35.00 and go on sale Saturday, June 13th 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 on Sunday, June 14th, subject to availability.
Long before these four Rock icons came together to form Chickenfoot, they already had filled the pages of Rock history with enough individual mind-blowing chapters to boggle the mind of any fan or musician alike. Satriani had his own blazing solo career as a much-respected guitar virtuoso; Chad Smith is the drummer of world-renowned Rock band The Red Hot Chili Peppers; and Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar have been working together since their days as bassist and lead singer, respectively, in Van Halen. These talented individuals were aching to work together in a band that produced Rock like they never have before.
Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam are back with a new album produced by Peter Frampton. Coming Up For Air, a smorgasbord of rockers and acoustic ballads, includes Davy and Peter dueling guitar solos on George Harrison s anthem, “Hear Me Lord,” and an extraordinary bonus track duet with Jonatha Brooke.
For more information on Chickenfoot with special guests Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam 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.
Jun 8, 2009 | Entertainment
Jason Michael Carroll will be signing CDs and meeting fans on the Spin Street Stage Friday, July 10th
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 8, 2009)— On Friday, July 10th Immediately following his performance in the Wolf Den, Country music singer Jason Michael Carroll will be taking part in an exclusive “Signings & Sightings” event on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse. This special event is sponsored by Spin Street and The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
Jason Michael Carroll’s performance is at 8:00pm in the Wolf Den. The Wolf Den is free and open to the public and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Both of Carroll’s albums Growing Up Is Getting Old and Waitin’ In The Country will be available and on sale on the day of and leading up to this event in Spin Street, located in The Shops concourse.
With two critically-acclaimed Country albums already under his belt, that feature hits like “Alyssa Lies,” “I Can Sleep When I’m Dead” and his latest smash “Where I’m From,” Jason Michael Carroll has carved out quite a name for himself in a short amount of time. After releasing and watching his debut album Waitin’ In The Country climb to #1 on the Billboard Top Country charts in 2007, Carroll found himself opening on tours for superstars like Martina McBride, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson and Carrie Underwood. One of his biggest hits yet “Livin’ Our Love Song” won the RIAA Gold Mastertone award for selling more than 500,000 ringtones & ringbacks.
Carroll’s latest release, Growing Up Is Getting Old, is climbing the Country charts and features Don Gehman as its producer, known for his great work with artists like John Mellencamp, Tracy Chapman, REM and Hootie & the Blowfish.
Due to the short timeframe for the event and the number of fans expected, Jason Michael Carroll will only be signing copies of his CDs. Absolutely no memorabilia of any kind can be signed.
Collaborating with Spin Street, Mohegan Sun’s one-of-a-kind “Signings & Sightings” program provides guests the opportunity to meet entertainment superstars and world-
renowned artists. In addition, the program provides entertainers the opportunity to get
up-close-and-personal with their fans in a unique and exciting venue in which to showcase their latest work. “Signings & Sightings” events are free and open to the public.
Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, is one of the nation’s premier high- end music, movies, and memorabilia entertainment stores offering thousands of CDs spanning every genre imaginable from the roaring 20s through today and an unmatched selection of DVDs and video games. Spin Street carries an astounding array of personalized and one-of-a-kind pieces of autographed music, film and sports memorabilia and routinely hosts personal appearances by many of today’s musical heroes in intimate after-show CD signings.
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.
Jun 8, 2009 | Food & Beverage
Thunder Moon Lager, brewed in The Brew Pub at Mohegan Sun, is set to be served this June
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 8, 2009) –Mohegan Sun is excited to announce the return of the summer-seasonal ale Thunder Moon Lager. The fresh brewed lager will be on tap throughout the property beginning in June19th and continuing through the rest of Summer.
Thunder Moon Lager is a Canadian-style lager lightly hopped with a medium-bodied character making it a smooth and refreshing choice, perfect for the warm summer months. Brew master Joel Johnson has been brewing Thunder Moon since the summer of 1999. The inspiration behind its name comes from the thirteen moons of the lunar months found in an Indian year. Thunder Moon is one of four great seasonal ales brewed by Mohegan Sun.
Mohegan Sun’s Thunder Moon ale will be served at: The Brew Pub at Mohegan Sun, Hall of The Lost Tribes, The Cove Bar, The Longhouse, Pompeii & Caesar, Bamboo Forest, Seasons Buffet, The Lodge, Wolf Den Bar & Showroom, Leffingwells Martini Bar, Birches Bar & Grill, Taughannick Falls Bar and the East Wind Bar located in Casino of the Wind. Additionally, Mohegan Sun’s Sachem Ale and Mohegan Lager are on-tap 365 days a year at the same locations.
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.
