Mar 9, 2009 | Sports
Live Mixed Martial Arts Action in the Arena on Friday, April 10th
Bellator Fighting Championships announced today that Bellator II (the second event of the highly-anticipated 12-week tournament series airing on ESPN Deportes) will be held at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, April 10th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $60.00 and $30.00 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.
“We are very pleased to bring world-class mixed martial arts events to Mohegan Sun’s spectacular venue,” said Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney. “The team at Mohegan Sun has a wealth of experience and expertise in hosting some of the world’s top fighting sports events and we look forward to building on that great legacy with them.”
Bellator II on Friday, April 10th will feature a collection of highly-competitive, evenly matched tournament bouts in the Featherweight (145 lbs.), Lightweight (155 lbs.) and Welterweight (170 lbs.) divisions, as well as a strong undercard including several featured non-tournament bouts. The fight card is detailed below:
Tournament Bouts:
145 lbs. – Wilson Reis (6-0) vs. Henry Martinez (5-1)
155 lbs. – Thomas Schulte (18-6) vs. Ivan Iberico (7-1/27-1)
170 lbs. – Lyman Good (7-0) vs. Hector Urbina (12-4)
170 lbs. – Jorge Ortiz (15-4) vs. Aaron Romero (5-2)
170 lbs. – Dave Menne (42-15) vs. Norman Paraisy (5-0)
170 lbs. – Omar De La Cruz (3-1) vs. Victor Meza (9-0)
Bob Yalen, Mohegan Sun’s Director of Sports & Entertainment said, “Bjorn and company have a history of producing high quality, competitive boxing events, and we have no reason not to expect the same as they embark into the world of mixed martial arts; Mohegan Sun is excited to be hosting the Bellator Mixed Martial Arts Fighting Championships here.”
Headlining Bellator’s Featherweight tournament on this stacked card is undefeated former EliteXC champion Wilson Reis and Albuquerque’s fastest rising star, the once-beaten Henry Martinez. The match-up is a battle of ground fighting aces, pitting Reis’ multiple Jiu-Jitsu World Championship skills against Martinez’s action-filled ground and pound game. Both are rising Featherweights on the world stage looking to establish their name amongst the world’s best. Reis is from Brazil, currently fighting out of Philadelphia, while Martinez fights out of famed Greg Jackson’s Fighting Academy in Albuquerque, NM.
Also looking to establish his name on the world stage is undefeated Welterweight Lyman Good, who will face heavy-handed knockout artist Hector Urbina. Both fighters are dropping from Middleweight to Welterweight for this championship tournament and both are established stand-up fighters; non-stop action is expected from this match-up. Lyman Good fights out of Queens, NY, by way of Puerto Rico and Hector Urbina fights out of Indiana, by way of Mexico.
April 10th will also witness the return to the world stage for former UFC Champion Dave Menne against France’s greatest Welterweight MMA fighter, the undefeated Norman Paraisy. Also featured in tournament competition will be a great clash between Mexico’s top Welterweight Jorge Ortiz and Denver’s promising Welterweight Aaron Romero.
The Lightweight division will feature a compelling match-up between submission ace and multiple world champion Thomas Schulte and the greatest MMA fighter in Peruvian history, Ivan Iberico. Schulte is an expert on the ground with all 18 wins coming via submission, and Iberico is the Peruvian national wrestling Champion who has a 7 win 1 loss record on the U.S. books, but who has established a spectacular 27 win 1 loss record including MMA fights in his native Peru.
Bellator Fighting Championships’ premiere season consists of 12 two-hour events to be broadcast weekly in primetime on Saturday nights. The nationally-televised events will feature a combination of tournament and non-tournament special feature bouts. There will be four simultaneous tournaments taking place in season #1 over a three-month period: one in each of the Featherweight (145 lbs.), Lightweight (155 lbs.), Welterweight (170 lbs.) and Middleweight (185 lbs.) divisions.
For more information on Bellator Fighting Championships 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.
About Bellator Fighting Championships
Bellator Fighting Championships is a Mixed Martial Arts promotional company with offices in Los Angeles and Chicago. Bellator’s founders, Bjorn Rebney and Brad Epstein, are experienced fighting sports and entertainment professionals with a deep commitment to the purity and integrity of the sport of MMA and its athletes. Bellator Fighting Championships’ executive team is comprised of top industry professionals in the areas of live event production (including Rob Beiner, winner of 12 Emmy awards for sports programming), fighter relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations.
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 by visiting mohegansun.com.
Mar 9, 2009 | General News, Special Events
Lisa Jackson Plays Host to Readers in a Forum on Tuesday, April 7th,
Discussing Her Novels, Suspense Fiction, Reading, Writing, Favorite Books, Authors and Her Rocky Road to Murder and Success
Mohegan Sun welcomes New York Times best-selling author Lisa Jackson as part of the exclusive “Winning Authors” series. The acclaimed author will host a live discussion on Tuesday, April 7th in The Cabaret Theatre at 6:30pm to be followed by a book signing in the Spring Gateway in The Shops concourse at 7:30pm.
The event is timed perfectly for the debut of the nationally best-selling author’s new hardcover novel, Malice. Lisa is back once again murdering her way into readers’ hearts and keeping them on the edge of their seats as she takes them through a tangle of suspicion, vengeance, emotion and violence. In Malice, she brings New Orleans Police Detective Rick Bentz to Los Angeles, back to the scene of his ex-wife Jennifer’s death. Within forty-eight hours of his return, a killer duplicates the double homicide that helped end his career with the LAPD. Then, a deadly spree begins with each victim tied to Jennifer, each corpse pointing to Bentz as the killer and each life stolen by a murderer determined to make him suffer for his sins.
As part of the “Winning Authors” event, a collaboration between Mohegan Sun and Spin Street, Jackson will host a forum at Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre. Included will be a question and answer session at 6:30pm where guests can ask Jackson questions about her books and career. A book signing of Malice will then follow in the Spring Gateway at 7:30pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse. Both events are free and open to the public. Malice is on sale and will be available for purchase at Spin Street beginning Tuesday, March 31st, leading up to the day of the event.
Lisa Jackson is well known for her gripping stories of suspense and for her fifteen consecutive bestselling novels, including Lost Souls, which has just been published as a paperback reprint. Mohegan Sun’s “Winning Authors” series is one of only two East Coast appearances she will be making for Malice.
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, books 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.
Mar 9, 2009 | Entertainment
Hilarious comedian performs in the Arena on April 25th & 26th
Fresh on the heels of the announcement of his Comedy Central special and comedy album, ISolated INcident, comedian Dane Cook has now announced plans to take his material on the road with the ‘ISolated INcident – Global Thermo Comedy Tour.’ Touted as the largest comedy tour in history, Cook will travel within the U.S., Canada, Africa, Brazil, Australia, U.K. and Germany. Cook is kicking off this massive tour with two shows at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th. Saturday night’s show begins at 10:00pm and Sunday’s show begins at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $100.00, $75.00 and $50.00 and go on sale Monday, March 16th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Tuesday, March 17th, subject to availability.
“Taking this new tour around the world is a desire I’ve wanted to fulfill for some time now, based on the tremendous response I received during the select few dates I have done internationally. To travel the globe and see beautiful places, while entertaining fans from every corner of the earth is massive. I promise tons of special surprises while looking forward to pushing myself very hard, performing around 100 shows over the next year, and in the process I hope to bank up some serious frequent flyer miles,” said Cook.
After proving his star power in front of a combined live crowd of 70,000 people with two highly-rated specials, Vicious Circle for HBO and Rough Around the Edges for Comedy Central, Cook has reinvented himself with ISolated INcident, where he shares his stand-up insights with a more intimate crowd. Now, he will once again entertain the masses in large venues on a worldwide scale.
Previously Cook created, directed and starred in HBO’s nine-part comedy documentary series, Tourgasm and wrote, executive produced and starred in Vicious Circle, a feature-length stand-up event. Additionally he has proved to be a strong force in the industry with his debut CD/DVD release, Harmful If Swallowed which has been certified platinum. His latest CD, Rough Around The Edges, recently hit gold status, and his sophomore release, Retaliation, debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200 and has reached double platinum standing.
For more information on Dane Cook 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.
Mar 9, 2009 | Food & Beverage, General News
Special menu items to be featured on March 17th
Mohegan Sun’s culinary staff is set to sham-rock your taste buds with Irish-inspired dishes on St. Patrick’s Day. Lads and colleens can feast on Corned Beef, Cabbage, Carrots, Potatoes and Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake throughout the property on March 17th, all at prices that will save you some green.
The Cove will offer warm Corned Beef and Cabbage, Carrots, New Potatoes in Dill Butter with Grain Mustard Cream Sauce and Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake for dessert from 11:30am to close at $14.95 per person.
Birches Bar & Grill will serve warm Corned Beef and Cabbage, Carrots, Steamed Red Bliss Potatoes and Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake from 11:30am to close at $14.95 per person.
Fidelia’s will offer a three-course meal starting with Potato Leak Soup followed by warm Corned Beef and Cabbage, Carrots and Boiled New Potatoes, then a dessert course of Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake. The special will be offered at $14.95 and will be served from 11:00am to close.
Seasons Buffet will feature a variety of selections including Irish Soda Bread, “Corned Beef” Steamships, Seared Chicken Breasts with Jameson Irish Whiskey Cream Sauce, Irish Lamb Stew, Guinness Steamed Mussels, Fresh Mashed Irish Potatoes, Braised Cabbage and a variety of desserts to choose from. The special menu will be offered from 11:00am to close at $16.98 for adults and $9.43 for children ages six twelve, tax not included.
The Dubliner Irish pub will feature live entertainment including live bands and bagpipers. Featured menu items will include Guinness Stew, Bangers and Champ, Corned Beef and Cabbage and much more. For more information 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.
Mar 6, 2009 | Entertainment
Comedian’s performance has been rescheduled for May 15th
Joel McHale announced today that he has rescheduled his April 3rd Mohegan Sun Arena show for Friday, May 15th at 8:00pm.
Ticket holders are advised to retain their tickets as they will be honored on the rescheduled date. Refunds are available at the point of purchase.
For more information on Joel McHale 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.
Mar 5, 2009 | Uncategorized
Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce its new Complete Meeting Package (CMP), a one-stop menu of services at an all-inclusive price starting at just $269.00 per person per night, based on single occupancy.
The package includes everything from accommodations to food and beverage, audio-visual services, meeting facilities and access to Mohegan Sun’s knowledgeable Event Services and Meeting Concierge staff.
Full details include:
• Luxurious guest accommodations with desk, ergonomic chair, two telephones with speakerphone, remote control color TV, radio, room service, safe, refreshment center, spacious bathroom and complimentary hard wired Internet access
• Continental breakfast including freshly-baked bagels, mini-pastries, seasonal fruits and berries, assorted chilled fruit juices, freshly-brewed coffee and fine quality teas
• A mid-morning refresher with coffee, tea, soft drinks and chilled water
• An energized afternoon break providing a selection of soft drinks, granola bars and homemade brownies and cookies
• Lunch includes a soup of choice starter, a bountiful sandwich buffet offering a wide selection of sliced meats and condiments followed by homemade dessert selections of individual fruit pies, cakes and fruit salad and, of course, refreshments
• An Event Services Manager to assist in pre-planning and consult with you on the specific needs and expectations of your conference
• A Meeting Concierge assigned to your group to ensure every requirement and request happens with complete satisfaction
• A General Session Room provided to accommodate your group’s size and needs, including pad, pens, mints and bottled water
• Audio-visual services to include one LCD projector, projector screen, and flipchart
• Wireless high-speed Internet is available throughout our conference space and hotel public areas complimentary
• Access to our on-site fitness center and indoor pool
For more information, visit mohegansun.com/meetings.
The convention center at Mohegan Sun includes more than 100,000 square feet of flexible, high-tech meeting and function space. The 38,000 square-foot Uncas Ballroom is divisible into 10 separate meeting rooms, and additional conference and breakout rooms can accommodate up to 5,300 people. Also included in the convention center is over 14,000 square feet of pre-function space, adjacent to the Uncas Ballroom.
Groups are not limited to the convention center. Steps from the hotel and convention center sits Mohegan Sun’s 10,000-seat Arena, which can be transformed into 30,000 square feet of exhibition space. Numerous other unique meeting places include a 17,500 square-foot outdoor terrace, the 350-seat Cabaret Theatre which is expertly equipped for presentations, the 300-seat Wolf Den and Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug for outdoor and golfing events.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular meeting, entertainment, 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. More information is available at mohegansun.com
Mar 4, 2009 | Entertainment
Fans purchasing tickets online will get No Doubt’s entire music career
Just announced: Fans purchasing tickets online for No Doubt’s upcoming Mohegan Sun Arena performance on June 24th will receive a free download of the band’s entire digital audio catalog for each ticket purchased.
Tickets are $97.50 and $77.50 and go on sale Saturday, March 7th 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 Sunday, March 8th subject to availability.
“Since the band is heading back to the road, we wanted to find a cool way to get people listening to our music and stoke them with a great deal at the same time.” Said No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont. “With this download, it’s easy for fans to get psyched up to hear our music live once again and that rocks.”
This special offer includes over eighty songs from the band’s seven studio albums:
The Singles 1992-2003 (2003)
Everything In Time (B-Sides, Rarities, Remixes) (2003)
Rock Steady (2001)
Return Of Saturn (2000)
Tragic Kingdom (1995)
The Beacon Street Collection (1995)
No Doubt (1992)
And…
“Stand And Deliver” (originally by Adam And The Ants) – No Doubt’s first new recording, only available with this offer. The band will perform “Stand And Deliver” for the first time ever on Gossip Girl, May 11th on The CW.
For more information on No Doubt with special guests Paramore and Janelle Monáe 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 27, 2009 | Food & Beverage, General News
The medium body English-style ale returns to
The Brew Pub at Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun is excited to announce that its spring ale, Peeping Frog will be on tap throughout the property starting March 6th.
Named after the Moon of the Peeping Frogs, this English-style ale has a unique hops flavor and aroma that comes from the Fuggle hop. The gold and sparkling amber malts attribute to the ale’s light amber color, medium body and fresh finish. Peeping Frog is one of four seasonal ales brewed by Mohegan Sun.
“Peeping Frog has been a mainstay in The Brew Pub at Mohegan Sun for a little over a decade,” said Joel Johnson, Brew Pub Manager at Mohegan Sun. “This light English-style malt has a crisp and refreshing finish that complements the spring season.”
Mohegan Sun’s Peeping Frog 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 and seasonal brew, Thunder Moon Lager, will be introduced in early June.
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.
Feb 25, 2009 | Entertainment
Live on Wednesday, June 24th with special guests Paramore and Janelle Monáe
After a four-year hiatus, Pop/Ska sensations No Doubt announced today plans for a massive 2009 tour. They will be performing live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday, June 24th at 7:30pm with special guests Paramore and Janelle Monáe.
Tickets are $97.50 and $77.50 and go on sale Saturday, March 7th 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 Sunday, March 8th subject to availability.
No Doubt consists of front woman Gwen Stefani, bassist Tony Kanal, guitarist Tom Dumont and drummer Adrian Young. Hit singles like “Don’t Speak,” “Hey Baby” and “Underneath It All” have earned the band two Grammy Awards and helped them sell 27 million records worldwide to date. No Doubt’s next studio album will be recorded on the road this summer and is set to be released in 2010.
Paramore released their debut album All We Know Is Falling in 2005. Their second album, Riot! was released in 2007 and was certified platinum in the U.S. and gold in the U.K. and Ireland. Their most recent single “Decode” was the lead single for the novel-based film Twilight.
Janelle Monáe released Metropolis: The Chase Suite (Special Edition) in 2008 after signing with Sean “Diddy” Combs’ label, Bad Boy Records. The album spawned the Grammy-nominated single “Many Moons.”
For more information on No Doubt with special guests Paramore and Janelle Monáe 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 24, 2009 | Entertainment, Special Events
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 24, 2009)— The talented Irish singing group Celtic Woman will be greeting fans and signing copies of their latest CD/DVD The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection in an exclusive appearance immediately following their show in the Arena on Saturday, March 7th. This “Signings & Sightings” event will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse and is sponsored by Spin Street and The Shops at Mohegan Sun. The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection will be available at Spin Street on the day of and leading up to this event.
Tickets for the Celtic Woman performance are $55.00 & $40.00 and available 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.
Four years ago Celtic Woman traveled from Ireland to America and captivated millions with their inspiring songs of hope and love. Their incredible journey to stardom has been like a dream come true for vocalists Chloë, Lisa, Orla, Lynn, Alex and Celtic violinist Máiréad. The 2009 “Isle of Hope” tour will dazzle the eye, enchant the ear and stimulate both the mind and the heart. The show will feature Celtic Woman’s most magical production yet including brand-new renditions of “Fields of Gold” and “Have I Told You Lately” as well as fan favorites “Danny Boy” and “Spanish Lady,” among others. Fans are in for a very special night with the opportunity to catch one of the most enchanting musical experiences in the world live as well meeting and getting a signed CD afterwards.
Due to the short timeframe for the event and the number of fans expected, Celtic Woman will only be signing copies of their CDs & DVDs. 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.
