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.
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.
