Nov 3, 2008 | Entertainment
Live in the Arena on Friday, January 23rd
One of the most popular bands in U.S. history will be on-hand in Mohegan Sun Arena to perform “the greatest album of all time,” (Rolling Stone) live on Friday, January 23rd at 8:00pm. Presented by Bill Edwards, Cheap Trick will perform the entire Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album from start to finish.
Tickets are $60.00 and $45.00 and go on sale Saturday, November 8th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call any Ticketmaster Charge by Phone number; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, November 9th subject to availability.
Since the 70s Cheap Trick has been blending elements of Pop, Punk and even Metal in a way that is instantly catchy and recognizable. With timeless classics such as “I Want You to Want Me,” “Surrender,” and the late 80s lighter-waving favorite, “The Flame,” Cheap Trick is a musical institution. Setting their musical catalog aside, Cheap Trick will be in Mohegan Sun Arena to perform The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album in its entirety.
For more information on Bill Edwards Presents Cheap Trick Sgt. Pepper Live and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Oct 30, 2008 | Food & Beverage
Restaurants to feature gourmet dishes,
menu items and specialty desserts.
Mohegan Sun’s culinary staff is preparing an assortment of gourmet dishes this Thanksgiving. Turkey dinners, special menu items, as well as original menu items, will be served throughout the property at Mohegan Sun on Thursday, November 27th.
Mohegan Sun’s original steakhouse, The Longhouse will feature sides of Roasted Vegetables, Haricot Verts, Cranberry Walnut Butter, Candied Yams, Yukon Gold Potato Purée, Giblet Gravy and fresh Cranberry Sauce. The main course will consist of House-Brined & Carved Turkey Chestnut with either Bacon and Apple Stuffing or traditional Stuffing. Dinner will wrap up with a Deep Dish Pumpkin Tart in Gingersnap Crust with Spiced Chantilly Cream. Each meal will be offered at $28.00 per person. The Longhouse will be open from 12:00pm to 8:00pm.
Italian inspired Pompeii & Caesar will feature a meal made up of Marinated Cauliflower, Olive and Arugula Salad and Pumpkin Ravioli with Broken Gorgonzola Butter. Main courses will be Turkey Stuffed with Sausage coupled with Chestnuts and Prunes with Sweet and Sour Radicchio and Polenta with Bacon and Sage. Dessert will consist of a Deep Dish Pumpkin Tart in Gingersnap Crust with Spiced Chantilly Cream. Dinner will be priced at $36.00 per person and will be served from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.
Portions of White and Dark Turkey Meat with Apple Craisin Stuffing and Mashed Sweet Potatoes will be featured at Birches Bar & Grill. Each meal will begin with a choice of Soup or Salad as well as a variety of side dishes including Mashed Yukon Golds, two types of Chef’s Vegetables, Cranberry Sauce and Giblet Gravy. A serving of Deep Dish Pumpkin Tart in Gingersnap Crust with Spiced Chantilly Cream will be offered for dessert. Each meal will be priced at $21.95 per person. Birches will be open from 11:30am to 12:30am.
For a Tuscan spin on the traditional holiday menu, guests can dine at Todd English’s Tuscany. Roasted Beet and Pear Salad with Gorgonzola Walnut Pesto and Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sage Brown Butterwill be offered as appetizers, followed by Turkey Crépinette, Mushroom Bread Pudding, Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts and Cranberry Port Gelée. A generous portion of Pecan Pie Crème Brûlée will be available for dessert. Each meal will be offered for $36.00 per person. In light of the holiday, Todd English’s Tuscany will be serving dinner throughout the day. The last reservation can be made no later than 9:30pm.
Sunburst and Seasons Buffet will offer a wide selection of dinners and desserts. Each buffet will feature a traditional Turkey dinner with all the fixins and a variety of desserts including Caramel Pumpkin Sheet Cake, Pumpkin Cheesecake Sheet and Cranberry Rice Krispie Treats. Seasons Buffet will be offered at $16.98, plus tax and will be open from 7:30am to 10:00pm. Sunburst Buffet will be offered at $19.81, plus tax and will be open from 11:00am to 9:00pm.
Fidelia’s and Mohegan Sun’s Room Service will offer an Ugly Mud Salad which consists of Seasonal Field Greens, Red Belgian Endive, Grape Tomatoes, Curly Carrots and Sweet Peppers, followed by a traditional Turkey dinner with White and Dark Meat, Herb Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Broccolini, Glazed Carrots, Cranberry Sauce and Giblet Gravy. A Deep Dish Pumpkin Tart in Gingersnap Crust with Spiced Chantilly Cream will be offered for dessert. Each meal will be priced at $20.00 per person until midnight.
In addition, on Thanksgiving morning, Mohegan Sun will be delivering fifty baskets containing Thanksgiving dinner to local charities, churches, the Norwich Soup Kitchen and local families in need. For the past seven years, Mohegan Sun has donated holiday baskets throughout the community on Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
Oct 30, 2008 | Breaking News, Entertainment
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 30, 2008) – Mohegan Sun regrets to announce that the concert featuring Janet Jackson has been officially cancelled. There will not be a rescheduled date.
All those who purchased tickets for the Janet Jackson show at The Mohegan Sun Box Office or at a Ticketmaster outlet should return to the point of purchase for refunds. Those who purchased tickets at 
ticketmaster.com or via phone will be refunded automatically.
For more information on 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.
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Oct 29, 2008 | General News
Signature dishes prepared and served by over 20 celebrity chefs make for an unparalleled culinary experience
Guests will marvel at the expertly-prepared feasts served by over 20 celebrity chefs during the charity gala at SUN WINEFEST 2009 on Saturday, January 17th. The event begins at 7:30pm in Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom.
On Saturday evening, the Celebrity Chef Dine Around will offer guests the opportunity to meet world-famous chefs, television celebrities, cookbook authors, celebrated restaurateurs and winemakers. The Celebrity Chef Dine Around brings together pairings of spectacular wines and exquisite signature dishes prepared by a lineup of culinary masters and followed by an elaborate dessert display, presented by chocolatier Jacques Torres and Mohegan Sun’s Executive Pastry Chef Lynn Mansel. Celebrity chefs include: Todd English, Jasper White, Michael Luboff, Robert Irvine, Govind Armstrong, Mary Ann Esposito, Jeff Henderson, Elizabeth Falkner, Pichet Ong, Douglas Rodriguez, Susur Lee, Christina Pirello, Lydia Shire, Chris Schlesinger, Michael Ginor, Walter Potenza, Ihsan Gurdal and Loretta Oden.
Tickets for the event are $175.00, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Liver Foundation. Tickets to the Celebrity Chef Dine Around are on sale now and are available for purchase at sunwinefest.com or by calling Life Marketing & Events at 860.953.0444 ext. 144.
The weekend’s main event during SUN WINEFEST is the Grand Tasting, which will be held in the Convention Center on Saturday, January 17th and Sunday, January 18th, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm each day. Sample more than 1,000 fine wines and specialty ales provided by international wineries and breweries. Exhibitors showcasing related services such as wine storage, culinary accessories and specialty foods will also be featured. Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, hear commentary from the winemakers and experts and enjoy delicacies from some of the region’s finest restaurants by purchasing tasting portions of signature dishes at a nominal rate.
Tickets for the Grand Tasting are $70.00 for a one-day pass and $110.00 for a weekend pass and may be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, over the phone at 860.886.0070, at any Ticketmaster outlet or in-person at the Mohegan Sun Box Office. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
For more information on seminars, special trade rates and hours and area hotel information, visit sunwinefest.com or call Life Marketing & Events at 860.953.0444 ext. 144.
SUN WINEFEST 2009 is a production of Life Marketing and Events, a West Hartford, Connecticut-based, full service firm that specializes in marketing, event management and production, public relations, sponsorship, advertising sales, creative design, promotions, publishing and more.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
Oct 15, 2008 | General News, Special Events
Weekend festivities feature culinary events, seminars and the Grand Tasting at Mohegan Sun on January 17th and 18th, 2009
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 19, 2008) – SUN WINEFEST, New England’s most spectacular wine and food event, returns to Mohegan Sun Saturday, January 17th and Sunday, January 18th, 2009.
The weekend’s main event is the Grand Tasting, which will be held in the Convention Center from 12:00pm to 5:00pm on Saturday, January 17th and Sunday, January 18th. Sample more than 1,000 fine wines provided by international wineries and specialty beers from breweries and beer companies from around the world. Exhibitors showcasing related services such as wine storage, culinary accessories and specialty foods will also be featured. Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, hear commentary from the winemakers and experts, and enjoy delicacies from some of the region’s finest restaurants by purchasing tasting portions of signature dishes at a nominal rate.
Tickets for the Grand Tasting are $70.00 for a one-day pass and $110.00 for a weekend pass. They will go on sale at 10:00am on Monday, September 22nd at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may purchase online at ticketmaster.com, over the phone at 860.886.0070, or at any Ticketmaster outlet. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
SUN WINEFEST attendees will also have the opportunity to add to their experience by attending a series of interesting and educational seminars on a variety of topics. Tickets for seminars will be offered at an additional cost.
Mohegan Sun’s Executive Chef, Michael Luboff, is pleased to host Mohegan Sun’s own celebrity restaurateurs, Todd English and Jasper White who will be joined by an impressive line-up of culinary personalities. Celebrity chefs will be featured in cooking demonstrations all weekend on the Main Stage located in the Grand Tasting along with other entertaining presentations.
To further complement the SUN WINEFEST experience, Saturday night will feature a fundraiser to benefit The American Liver Foundation. The evening features a “Celebrity Chef Dine Around,” giving guests the opportunity to be served delectable dishes prepared by world-famous chefs, television celebrities and cookbook authors. Each dish will be paired with extraordinary wines and many talented winemakers will be on hand. The evening culminates with an elaborate dessert display, presented by renowned pastry chef and chocolate aficionado Jacques Torres and Mohegan Sun’s Executive Pastry Chef Lynn Mansel. Tickets for the event are $175.00, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The American Liver Foundation, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization promoting liver health and disease prevention. The ALF provides research, education and advocacy for those affected by liver-related diseases, including hepatitis.
Tickets to the “Celebrity Chef Dine Around” are on sale now at www.sunwinefest.com or by calling Life Marketing and Events at 860.953.0444.
For more information on individual seminars, the “Celebrity Chef Dine Around” charity gala, special trade rates and hours and area hotel information, visit www.sunwinefest.com or call Life Marketing and Events at 860.953.0444.
SUN WINEFEST 2009 is a production of Life Marketing and Events, a West Hartford, Connecticut-based, full service firm that specializes in marketing, event management and production, public relations, sponsorship, advertising sales, creative design, promotions, publishing and more.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
Oct 15, 2008 | Food & Beverage, General News
Windswept and Windfall celebrate Casino of the Wind
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 9, 2008) – What better for a celebration than a toast? In celebration of the grand opening of Casino of the Wind, Mohegan Sun will offer two specialty cocktails, Windswept and Windfall, throughout the month of October.
Windswept is a fresh-tasting drink mixed with BULLDOG Gin, St-Germain Elderflower, Pomegranate Juice and Pomegranate Liquer, topped with a splash of Möet & Chandon Imperial Champagne. The drink will be offered at the East Wind Bar inside Casino of the Wind, Star Bar, Leffingwells Martini Bar, Todd English’s Tuscany, Birches Bar & Grill, The Cove and in The Cabaret Theatre.
In true fashion of the star-studded grand opening celebrations, Mohegan Sun has teamed up with the world’s premier jeweler, Tiffany & Co., to offer Windfall, which includes a $550.00 mix of Krug Grand Cuvée Brut Champagne, Richard Hennessy Cognac, Grand Marnier Cuvée du Cent Cinquantenaire 150, Chambord Raspberry Liquer and Pomegranate Juice garnished with raspberries, blackberries and topped with a Platinum Diamond and Pink Sapphire Celebration Band. The drink is served in a commemorative Tiffany & Co. crystal glass. Windfall will be offered at Leffingwells Martini Bar and Todd English’s Tuscany at $6,200.
Casino of the Wind joins Mohegan Sun’s existing Casino of the Earth and Casino of the Sky. A 42-table poker room, nearly 30 traditional table games and over 650 slot machines are located within the 64,000 square-foot space as well as an indoor water wall, Chief’s Deli and New England’s only Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. Month-long grand opening celebrations include a star-studded red carpet, $750,000 poker tournament, a-car-a day giveaway and performances by Band From TV, Robin Williams, Janet Jackson with LL Cool J and The Who.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
Oct 15, 2008 | Breaking News, General News, Special Events
Tracy Morgan, Lindsay Price, Becki Newton, Maria Menounos, Cheryl Hines Among the Celebrities That Attended
Uncasville, CT (October 11, 2008) – Mohegan Sun celebrated the grand opening of their new Casino of the Wind with an unforgettable star-studded lineup of celebrity guests in attendance over the weekend of Friday, October 10th through Sunday, October 12th.
Tracy Morgan, Lindsay Price (Lipstick Jungle), Robert Buckley (Lipstick Jungle), Becki Newton (Ugly Betty) and Chris Diamantopoulos (The Starter Wife), Eric Mabius (Ugly Betty), Maria Menounos, Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin, Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Rex Lee (Entourage), Stacy Keibler (Dancing With the Stars), Geoff Stults (October Road), Matthew Settle (Gossip Girl) and Jessica Szohr (Gossip Girl) all gathered in the Casino of the Wind’s stunning new Poker Room to play a round of Celebrity Poker to celebrate the launch of the new space. They also got a chance to check out some exciting musical performances.
Additional highlights included actress Lindsay Price who unveiled Tiffany & Co.’s and Mohegan Sun’s new high-roller cocktail, the Windfall, in Leffingwells Martini Lounge. The cocktail, valued at over $6,000, includes a Tiffany’s diamond and pink sapphire ring garnish. The celebrations continued with an all-star musical performance from Band From TV at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den, whose members include James Denton (Desperate Housewives); Adrian Pasdar, Greg Grunberg, James Kyson Lee (Heroes); Jesse Spencer (House); Bob Guiney (The Bachelor) and his wife Rebecca Budig (All My Children). Also performing Saturday night was American Idol star, Blake Lewis, who rocked the Lucky’s Lounge. The night was topped-off with a VIP red carpet and after-party at the property’s exclusive Ultra 88 nightclub.
Chairman of the Mohegan Tribe, Bruce Bozsum, stated, “We are so proud to have hosted such an exciting weekend of special events to unveil our brand new casino. Adding the new Casino of the Wind with Poker to our premiere gaming, spa, and golf facilities continues to make Mohegan Sun one of the premiere gaming destinations in the country.”
Casino of the Wind offers 64,000 square feet of new gaming and dining space. The new casino at Mohegan Sun features over 650 new slot machines, 28 new table games, and a stunning room dedicated entirely to Poker, providing 42 tables for Poker fans.
Mohegan Sun, located in Uncasville, CT, is located on 240 acres along the banks of the Thames River in Mystic Country. Owned by the Mohegan Tribe, the resort is the premier gaming, entertainment, dining, shopping and meeting destination on the East Coast. For more information on Mohegan Sun, visit www.mohegansun.com
Oct 15, 2008 | Entertainment
Chart-topping Pop duo Hall & Oates perform in the Arena on New Year’s Eve
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 15, 2008)— Daryl Hall and John Oates are making their way back to Mohegan Sun for a very special performance in the Arena on Wednesday, December 31st at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $90.00, $75.00 and $55.00 and go on sale Friday, October 17th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call any Ticketmaster Charge By Phone number; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, October 18th, subject to availability.
The list of hits by Daryl Hall and John Oates goes on forever. Beginning with “She’s Gone” in 1974, they were consistently found on the charts and on MTV over the next ten years. Their releases include the #1 singles “Rich Girl,” “Kiss On My List,” “Maneater,” “Private Eyes,” “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)” and “Out of Touch.” Their latest effort, Home For Christmas, was released in 2006. The album includes a collection of classic holiday songs such as “Jingle Bell Rock” and “The Christmas Song.”
For more information on Daryl Hall & John Oates and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Oct 14, 2008 | Entertainment, Special Events
Mohegan Sun celebrates the opening of Casino of the Wind with a month-long lineup of terrific entertainment
Mohegan Sun celebrates the opening of Casino of the Wind in style, offering up fantastic performances all month long. Entertainment headliners spanning all three venues and appealing to many different genres will provide something for everyone.
Mohegan Sun Casino of the Wind
The excitement begins on Thursday, October 2nd with Latin sensation Enrique Iglesias with special guest Aventura in the Arena. This show is one of the most highly-anticipated tours of the year. It all begins at 7:30pm. One of today’s hottest Country acts Lady Antebellum will thrill audiences with their free show in the Wolf Den on Friday, October 3rd at 8:00pm. Catch them after the show at a “Signing & Sightings” event in The Shops concourse sponsored by Spin Street and The Shops at Mohegan Sun. Brooks and Dunn with special guests Chris Cagle and James Otto round out the weekend with a jam-packed Country show in the Arena on Saturday, October 4th at 8:00pm. James Otto will also participate in a “Signings and Sightings” event after the show.
The great lineup of entertainment for Columbus Day weekend kicks off with a “Live Idols” event on Friday, October 10th at 7:00pm. Former American Idol finalist Blake Lewis will perform a free show in The Shops concourse at 7:00pm, followed by a signing event in front of SolToro Tequila Grill at 7:30pm.
Friday, October 10th also brings more country to the Wolf Den stage; this time it’s the finalists from last season’s Nashville Star. You be the judge and check the talent out for yourself, the show begins at 8:00pm. Ageless comedian Pat Cooper visits The Cabaret Theatre on Friday, October 10th and Saturday, October 11th. Janet Jackson with special guest LL Cool J will take the Arena by storm on Saturday, October 11th at 8:00pm, with a show that is receiving rave reviews.
The Wolf Den really heats up when it hosts some of TV’s hottest stars when Band From TV visits the stage on Saturday, October 11th at 8:00pm. The band will have more than a few familiar faces and will play some of today’s most popular covers. This group will include Adrian Pasdar, Greg Grunberg and James Kyson Lee, from the hit show Heroes; Jesse Spencer from House; James Denton from Desperate Housewives; Bob Guiney from The Bachelor and Rebecca Budig from All My Children. The band only plays for charity and was featured on an episode of American Idol for more information go to www.bandfromtv.org.
Country music songstress Heidi Newfield formerly of Trick Pony finishes out the weekend with a show in the Wolf Den on Sunday, October 12th at 7:00pm. After her show fans can catch her at a “Signings & Sightings” event in The Shops concourse.
The third weekend in October presents another opportunity to catch some terrific live entertainment at Mohegan Sun. Country-hit maker, Luke Bryan performs in the Wolf Den on Friday, October 17th at 8:00pm. The Fab Four, The Ultimate Beatles Tribute have The Cabaret Theatre for the weekend with shows on Friday, October 17th and Saturday, October 18th at 8:00pm and a final show on Sunday, October 19th at 7:00pm. Professional Bull Riders will take over the Arena on Friday, October 17th at 8:00pm, Saturday, October 18th at 7:50pm and Sunday, October 19th at 12:00pm. The popular Rock Folk group America appears on the Wolf Den stage on Saturday, October 18th at 8:00pm and Sunday, October 19th at 7:00pm.
Hilariously funny comedian Bill Engvall performs in the Arena on Thursday, October 23rd at 7:30pm. America’s Got Talent winner Terry Fator will perform his combination of celebrity impressions, singing and ventriloquist acts on Friday, October 24th and Saturday, October 25th at 8:00pm; the Sunday, October 26th show will be at 7:00pm. Legendary entertainer Paul Anka will perform in the Arena on Friday, October 24th at 8:00pm. Edward Burns & The Blue Jackets perform in the Wolf Den on Saturday, October 25th. Latin star Luis Miguel performs in the Arena on Saturday, October 25th. Award-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams performs in the Arena on Sunday, October 26th at 7:30pm. The classic English Rock group The Who performs in the Arena on Tuesday, October 28th.
Country super group Rascal Flatts with special guest Taylor Swift will have the Arena on Saturday, November 1st and Sunday, November 2nd. Both shows begin at 8:00pm. The month-long celebration finishes up on Saturday, November 8th with New Kids On The Block with special guest Natasha Bedingfield and Lady Gaga concert at 8:00pm. This will mark their final appearance in the Northeast.
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.
