Feb 17, 2009 | General News, Travel & Leisure
The early bird gets the worm at Mohegan Sun with special savings for advanced hotel bookings.
Guests who make hotel reservations at least two weeks prior to their stay will save $50.00 on the nightly rate. With the savings, guests can experience Mohegan Sun’s luxurious hotel as low as $99.00 per night.
The hotel at Mohegan Sun allows guests the flexibility to stay for a quick escape or indulge in a weekend getaway. With 1,200 spacious and elegantly-appointed guest rooms and over 170 suites, Mohegan Sun offers guests the opportunity to leisurely experience a wide variety of fine dining, entertainment and nearby attractions.
In addition to supreme comfort, each room offers a minimum of 450 square feet of space and the latest telecommunications technologies, including three two-line telephones with data ports; voice mail; web and email access; and ultra-fast T-1 Internet connections. Each room also has a full-size working desk area with an ergonomic chair; deluxe king or queen beds and linens; relaxing lounge chairs; marble bathrooms; video in-room dining menus and ordering with bill review and check out accessibility; and a state-of-the-art security entry system.
Full payment is required at the time of reservation. Reservations are non-refundable. This program may not be combined with other offers or promotions or on hotel packages. Not available on Saturdays. Other restrictions may apply. 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.
Feb 16, 2009 | Entertainment, Special Events
Aaron Lewis will be taking part in a “Signings & Sightings” event immediately following his show in the Arena on February 28th
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 16, 2009)— Spin Street and Mohegan Sun are excited to join forces once again for an exclusive “Signings & Sightings” event with well-known rocker Aaron Lewis. This special a
ppearance and CD signing will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse immediately following his performance in Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, February 28th. This “Signings & Sightings” event is sponsored by Spin Street and The Shops at Mohegan Sun. Aaron Lewis’s CD will be available leading up to and on the day of this event at Spin Street.
Tickets to the Aaron Lewis performance are $45.00 and $35.00 and are on sale now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log onto ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000 or visit any Ticketmaster outlet.
As the co-founder and lead singer of Massachusetts-based Alternative Rock band Staind, Lewis is the innovator behind some of the most memorable songs of the past decade, including the #1 single “It’s Been a While,” which spent sixteen weeks on Billboard’s Modern Rock chart. After an unprecedented string of thirty sold-out solo shows in Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre since 2004, demand has propelled the show to move to a bigger venue. Lewis will perform solo acoustic versions of well-known hits and fans will get the chance to interact with him as he takes requests from the audience.
Due to the short timeframe for the event and the number of fans expected Lewis will only be signing copies of his CD. 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.
Feb 13, 2009 | Sports
Mohegan Sun Arena to host boys and girls high school state basketball finals
Mohegan Sun and the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference announced Tuesday that Mohegan Sun Arena will be the location for the boys and girls 2009 high school state basketball finals.
“We are thrilled that we are able to form this partnership with the CIAC. This will allow Mohegan Sun Arena to host Connecticut’s finest student athletes and give them the opportunity to compete in the same arena that is home to the Connecticut Sun and play on the same floor as Michael Jordan, Ray Allen, Diana Taurasi, Lindsay Whalen and Sue Bird to name a few,” said Mohegan Sun’s President and CEO Mitchell Etess.
The games, which are scheduled for Friday, March 20th and Saturday, March 21st, will mark the first time in CIAC history that the boys and girls basketball championship finals are played on the same weekend at the same venue. As always, there will be four boys and four girls games, a total of eight championship games in all. Two games will take place on Friday night with the remaining six games to be played throughout the day on Saturday.
“The CIAC is extremely excited to be holding the girls and boys basketball finals at Mohegan Sun this year. Not only will it mark the first time in CIAC history that the girls and boys have played their finals on the same weekend, but the opportunity to play their state championships at a professional venue is particularly exciting for both the student athletes and their coaches,” said Paul Hoey, Associate Executive Director of CIAC.
Tickets will be broken down by three sessions, each session’s admission is $10.00. Tickets for game sessions go on sale Monday, February 16th at 10:00am 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. The session on Friday night will feature two games, one at 6:30pm and the second at 8:30pm. The next session will be Saturday morning and will feature three games at 9:00am, 11:00am and 1:00pm. The final session will be Saturday evening and will also feature three games at 4:30pm, 6:30pm and 8:30pm. All eight games will be tape delayed and broadcast on CTSN-TV, the Connecticut Sports Network. Broadcast schedule TBA.
About the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC)
The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference serves as the governing agency for high school sports in Connecticut. It boasts a long tradition of providing quality interscholastic athletic programs for Connecticut’s students. The CIAC currently sponsors post-season championship tournaments in twenty-seven sports serving over 103,000 student athletes statewide. The CIAC is a non-profit organization located in Cheshire, Connecticut.
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.
Feb 12, 2009 | Entertainment, Special Events
3 Doors Down and Hoobastank will host exclusive Signings
In conjunction with their performances in the Arena on February 27
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 12, 2009)— Before they take the stage on Friday, February 27th popular rockers 3 Doors Down will be participating in a “Signings & Sightings” event at 6:00pm. On this same night rock fans will also get a chance to meet, greet and snag autographs with the members of the chart topping band, Hoobastank, for a signing immediately the end of their show with 3 Doors Down. Both of these “Signings & Sightings” events will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse. This “Signings & Sightings” event is sponsored by Spin Street and The Shops at Mohegan Sun. CDs for both groups will be available for purchase at Spin Street on the day of the signing and leading up to the events.
Tickets for 3 Doors Down with special guest Hoobastank are $45.00 and available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and through Ticketmaster in limited quantities. 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.
3 Doors Down hit mainstream success with their first single “Kryptonite” back in 2000 and since then they have sold over 15 million records. The band released their self-titled fourth album in May 2008, which was their second consecutive album to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album spawned the singles “It’s Not My Time,” “Train,” “Let Me Be Myself” and “Citizen/Soldier,” a song written as a tribute to the National Guard.
Hoobastank has enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity and sales since hitting the scene a few years ago and has delivered a masterpiece with their new album featuring the hit single “My Turn.” This will be a very special treat for fans. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet this group and have them personally autograph your CD purchase.
Due to the short timeframe for the events and the number of fans expected, both Hoobastank and 3 Doors Down will only be signing copies of their 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.
Feb 9, 2009 | Entertainment
Live in the Arena on Monday, March 16th
Two dominant forces in Rock music are teaming up for an unforgettable night at Mohegan Sun. Buckcherry and Papa Roach will perform live in the Arena on Monday, March 16th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $35.00 and go on sale Friday, February 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 may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, February 14th, subject to availability.
A hard rock favorite since its eponymous debut in 1999, the Grammy nominated Buckcherry has since released the platinum album 15, the top ten smash and recently released Black Butterfly, and freewheeling hits like “Crazy Bitch” and “Sorry.”
Papa Roach hit the big time with their first major label debut in 2000, Infest which featured the mega-hit “Last Resort.” Their second album Lovehatetragedy followed in 2002 featuring the hit song “She Loves Me Not.” A third album soon followed, Getting Away With Murder and launched the single “Scars.” Papa Roach’s fourth studio album The Paramour Sessions was released in 2007 featuring “….To Be Loved.”
For more information on Buckcherry and Papa Roach 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 6, 2009 | Breaking News
MOHEGAN SUN AND CIAC ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
WHAT: Mohegan Sun and the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference are holding a press conference to announce Mohegan Sun Arena as the location for the Boys and Girls Basketball State Championship Finals
WHEN/WHERE: Tuesday, February 10, 2009
11:00 am
Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun
WHO: Mitchell Etess, President and CEO of Mohegan Sun
Bruce “Two Dogs” Bozsum, Chairman of the Mohegan Tribe
Michael Savage, Executive Director of the CIAC
Paul Hoey, Associate Executive Director of the CIAC
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun and the CIAC, who serve as the sole governing body for interscholastic athletic activities in Connecticut, officially announce partnership which will bring the Boys and Girls Basketball State Championship Finals to Mohegan Sun Arena on March 20th & 21st.
Feb 6, 2009 | Entertainment
Massive world tour kicks off in Uncasville
As if a night together with Grammy Award winner Keith Urban, one of the industry’s most explosive and critically-hailed live acts isn’t enough: now comes word that Urban’s “Escape Together World Tour” together with KC Masterpiece® and Kingsford® stop in Uncasville will also feature multi-platinum superstars Sugarland. This incredible tour kicks off with two shows at Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, May 7th and Friday, May 8th. Both shows begin at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $140.00 and $110.00 and go on sale Saturday, February 14th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, February 15th subject to availability.
“Sugarland and I are going to give our fans at Mohegan Sun two nights to remember,” said Urban. “Nights where they’ll be able to leave their cares at the door and just let loose for a few hours.”
2009 is already shaping up to be a busy one for Urban. Not only will May mark the launch of a North American concert tour that will visit fifty-eight cities, March 31st will see the release of a new album, Defying Gravity. The CD’s first single “Sweet Thing” has already become his eighteenth Top 5 Country single.
A headliner in their own right, Sugarland is sure to perform all of their hits, including their #1’s “Who Says You Can’t Go Home,” “Settlin’,” “All I Want To Do” and their most recent #1 from their current CD Love On The Inside, “Already Gone.” The combination of talent that will take the stage in Uncasville is sure to give fans a show like no other this summer. Urban and Sugarland are currently slated to appear together on twenty other tour stops.
Sugarland (Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush) exploded onto the music scene in 2004 and with their third studio album Love On The Inside they’ve skyrocketed into superstardom. They’ve sold over 5 million records and received trophies from the Grammys, AMAs, ACM, CMT and CMA Awards.
For more information on Keith Urban and very special guest Sugarland 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 5, 2009 | General News
New hotel packages, free entertainment, and good eats for cheap to keep your social life from a downturn
With a downed economy, everyone is looking for affordable options on everything from groceries and gas to leisure activities. At Mohegan Sun, we are providing one-stop shopping on a variety of affordable options from tasty treats and hotel stays to low-limit games and free entertainment.
Recently, the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination announced plans to have $5.00 minimum bet blackjack available 24/7. But this is not a new concept for Mohegan Sun. It was the first gaming facility on the complete Eastern Shoreline to offer ½ cent slot machines in 2007 and became the only casino in the country to offer ¼ cent slot machines in 2008. More recently, Mohegan Sun announced ½ cent progressive slots with a jackpot totaling over $190,000.
For non-gamers looking for a steal, Mohegan Sun offers a bounty of options whether it’s a free show in the Wolf Den, a casual lunch for two at Birches Bar & Grill or a couple’s getaway.
Affordable Entertainment
Mohegan Sun’s original entertainment venue, the Wolf Den, rocks the house with free daily entertainment. From Country to Rock to DJs in the Den, the 300-seat venue offers a state-of-the-art sound system and full beverage service, all within an intimate setting. Guests must be 21 or older and seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
In the 10,000-seat Arena, guests can see top concerts and sporting events without having to pay a heavy fee. Artists such as 3 Doors Down, Aaron Lewis and Fall Out Boy all have tickets available for upcoming shows at under $50.00 per ticket. Mohegan Sun Arena is also the home court for the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun. Tickets can be purchased individually starting at $16.00 per person, mini-plans at $100.00 per person and season passes at $255.00 per person.
From Tasty Treats to Super Sweet Deals
It might not be the dollar menu, but Mohegan Sun is serving up a number of affordable dishes at its 30-plus dining outlets. Whether it’s a three-course lunch special at Birches Bar & Grill for $15.00 or an Italian buffet served on the terrace at celebrity chef Todd English’s Tuscany for roughly $18.00, there is something for every appetite and budget at Mohegan Sun. The 130,000 square-foot Shops at Mohegan Sun is also home to over 30 top retailers. Guests can pick up a box of treats for their sweet at Godiva Chocolatier, a nick-knack at The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store, or bath bomb at LUSH Cosmetics.
A Place to Getaway
In mid-January, Mohegan Sun unveiled seven new hotel packages including spa appointments, gourmet meals, romantic getaways and trips for gal pals, all at a value. Complete details on these packages are available at mohegansun.com/staying – click on “special packages.” Some restrictions may apply; see website for complete details.
In addition, any guest that books a hotel reservation two weeks prior to their stay, will save $50.00 on the nightly rate. By planning ahead, guests can experience Mohegan Sun’s luxurious 4-diamon hotel at rates starting at just $99.00. Some restrictions apply, and this offer is not valid on hotel packages. For more information visit mohegansun.com/staying and click on “special packages.”
Good as Cash
It pays to be a Player’s Club member. Each point earned is equivalent to one dollar in cash and can be used to purchase anything on property (excluding gaming) from dinner for two and tickets to a show, hotel stays at a 4-Diamond hotel, appointments at a world-class spa or gas at Mohegan Sun Mobil Gas Station & Convenience Center. Points can also be used at Mohegan Sun Travel to book the perfect getaway like a Caribbean cruise or tickets to a Broadway performance.
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 4, 2009 | Sports
Live boxing action in the Arena on Friday, March 6th
Top welterweight contender Delvin Rodriguez (23-2-2,14KOs), ranked #5 in the IBF, will face off against Shamone “The Truth” Alvarez (20-1-0,11KOs), ranked #15 in the IBF, in a must-see match-up of two of boxing’s top welterweights on March 6th at 7:00pm at Mohegan Sun. The bout, scheduled for twelve rounds for Rodriguez’s USBA Welterweight Championship, will be shown live as the main event on that evening’s ESPN2’s “Friday Night Fights” telecast.
Tickets are $75.00, $45.00 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.
Rodriguez who hails from Danbury, CT is coming off a twelve-round draw to Isaac Hlatshwayo on November 17th in Hlatshwayo’s home country of South Africa. The fight was an official IBF eliminator for the #1 spot. Now Rodriguez will defend his USBA Welterweight Championship and look to put himself in the position to challenge for a world championship in 2009 when he collides with Alvarez. Unlike his battle with Hlatshwayo, Rodriguez will have a strong contingent of fans and supporters on-hand at Mohegan Sun.
“March 6th at Mohegan Sun is going to be one exciting night of boxing,” stated Joe DeGuardia, CEO of Star Boxing. “This fight matches two of boxing’s top welterweights in the world going toe-to-toe in what promises to be an all-action affair.”
“I’m excited, this is going to be a great fight with Shamone,” said Rodriguez. “Shamone is very skilled and always comes to fight so I know I will have to be at my absolute best come March 6th. I am looking forward to returning to Connecticut and getting a chance to fight in front of all my hometown fans. It’s going to be a great night of boxing that no one will want to miss.”
Alvarez is a very skilled, crafty southpaw, whose only loss as a professional came in an official IBF title eliminator to current world champion Joshua Clottey. Since that loss, Alvarez has rebounded, winning a decision in his last fight against welterweight contender, and U.S. Olympian Terrance Cauthen.
“Delvin is a heck of a fighter. I know what I am going to be up against when we face off against each other on the 6th,” said Alvarez. “But if I want to be the best I am going to have to beat the best, and I consider Delvin one of the best welterweights in the world. One thing that I do know though is that it’s going to be a great fight. I am going to be bringing my A game and I expect Delvin to do the same, which will only make for a great fight for the fans in attendance and the fans watching at home on ESPN2 to see.”
“Both of these guys are so hungry right now, they are both in the primes of their careers and they know what a win in this fight, which is going to be nationally televised on ESPN2, does for their careers,” said DeGuardia. “I foresee the winner of this fight challenging for a welterweight championship some time later on in the year. Delvin and Shamone are very similar in the sense that they are both very humble men outside of the ring, but once they lace up those gloves, both of these guys hit a switch and turn into warriors. With so much at stake, this is a must-see match-up for any boxing fan.”
An extremely exciting and talent-packed undercard, with Providence, RI native and 2008 Olympian Demetrius Andrade, will soon be announced.
For more information on Friday Night Fights 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 3, 2009 | Breaking News, Gaming
With President’s Day just a week away, Abraham Lincoln is growing in popularity at Mohegan Sun as the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination will now offer $5.00 minimum bet blackjack 24/7. A new area in Casino of the Earth, located between Seasons Buffet and Sunrise Square, will be designated to the low-limit gaming.
“We are extremely excited to be opening this new low-limit gaming area for our guests,” said Mitchell Etess, President and Chief Executive Officer for Mohegan Sun. “Even in a downed economy, people are looking for ways to enjoy themselves and offering a lower-limit bet helps to do that. It removes the intimidation factor and lets people who might be interested in the game actually have the opportunity to give it a try as most people just starting out are not comfortable placing a high bet.”
From a novice just looking to have a good time to the more advanced player, Mohegan Sun has something for everyone with over 300 table games in a variety of styles and betting dominations.
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.
