Dec 15, 2008 | Food & Beverage, General News
Special menu items prepared on New Year’s Eve
and New Year’s Day
Mohegan Sun’s culinary team welcomes 2009 with gourmet menu items including Grilled Lobster Tail, Filet Mignon and Stuffed Lobster in addition to their regular menu selections. Additionally, a variety of rich desserts and succulent side dishes are to be served throughout the property on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Wednesday, December 31st
Todd English’s Tuscany will feature Truffle Onion Soup for the first course, followed by a six-ounce Filet Pan Roasted Lobster, White Sweet Potatoes, Salsify and a serving of decadent Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake for dessert from 4:00pm to 12:00am at $60.00 per person. Reservations are recommended.
Pompeii & Caesar will serve a ten-ounce Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Glace, accompanied with a Butter-Poached Cold Water Lobster Tail, Seasonal Vegetables and Truffle-Scented Mashed Potatoes followed by a delicious Opera Torte for dessert for $60.00 per person from 4:00pm to 12:00am. Reservations are recommended.
Bamboo Forest will offer Ginger and Scallion Steamed Lobster Stuffed with LemonGrass- Scented Shrimp followed by Opera Torte for dessert from 4:00pm to 12:00am at $90.00 per person. Reservations are recommended.
The Longhouse will prepare a Grilled Lobster Tail with Tarragon Coral Butter along with an eight-ounce Filet Mignon with Sauce Bordelaise with sides of Pancetta and Onion Rosti and Roast Seasonal Vegetables. The meal will conclude with Opera Torte for dessert. Dinner will be served from 4:00pm to 12:00am for $65.00 per person. Reservations are recommended.
Birches Bar & Grill will offer a cup of house soup or salad for starters. The entrée feature is Surf and Turf consisting of a Petit Filet Mignon topped with a Wild Mushroom Ragoût and accompanied with Three Shrimp Scampi, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Glazed Baby Carrots. The meal will conclude with Opera Torte for dessert. Dinner will be served from 11:30am to 1:30am at $44.95 per person.
Seasons Buffet will serve various specialty dishes including Lobster Bisque, Grilled Rib Eye with Wild Mushroom Compote and Stuffed Flounder with Crabmeat. Side dishes include Herb Truffle French Fries, Sautéed Green Beans and Shrimp and Scallops Aioli. Servings of Chocolate Cherry Bread Pudding, Amaretto Cheesecake, Chocolate Crumb and Cherry Chunk Brownie will serve as dessert. The buffet is offered at $16.98, plus tax and will serve dinner from 11:30am to 1:00am.
Sunburst Buffet will offer a wide selection of gourmet entrées including Clams with Champagne Saffron Cream, Crab and Shrimp Stir Fry, Oscar Stuffed Salmon with Tarragon Beurre Blanc Sauce and Chicken Cacciatore. Side dishes include Fresh Asparagus, Petit Osso Bucco and Sautéed Broccoli Rabe. For dessert, diners can feast on Chocolate Cherry Bread Pudding, Amaretto Cheesecake and Chocolate Crumb Coffee Toffee Brownie. The buffet is offered at $19.81, plus tax and will serve dinner from 5:00pm to 12:00am.
Fidelia’s and Mohegan Sun’s Room Service will prepare Baked Stuffed Shrimp with Béarnaise and Herb Roasted Potatoes, Lemon Asparagus Spears, Housemade Soup or Fidelia’s Side Salad with Opera Torte for dessert from 11:00am until Midnight at $32.00 per person.
Thursday, January 1st
At Pompeii & Caesar guests will enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne with an array of specialty dishes offered during New Year’s Day Brunch. Selections include a Raw Bar, King Crab Legs with Garlic Butter, Ham Steamship carved to order, Omelets and Frittatas to order, a variety of fresh fruit, salads and pastas, international dishes and traditional breakfast offerings of bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes and classic Cheese Blintzes topped with sour cream, blueberry and strawberry sauces. Diners will conclude the meal by visiting the dessert station which features a flowing Chocolate Fountain with a variety of holiday dipping items, candy and confections. Pompeii & Caesar will be open from 10:00am to 4:00pm for $38.95, plus tax. Reservations are recommended.
Sunburst Buffet will serve a special New Year’s Day Brunch with a variety of dishes that include Prime Rib, Garlic and Sage Spiked Breast of Turkey, Grilled Steak Gorgonzola and Smoked Onion and Wild Mushroom Soup. Special breakfast items include Sausage, Hash Browns, Stuffed French Toast and Fruit-Filled Pancakes. The buffet will be offered at $19.81, plus tax and will serve brunch from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Fidelia’s and Mohegan Sun’s Room Service will offer Stuffed Pork Loin, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Tarragon Butter Glazed Carrots and a Fresh Soup or Fidelia’s Side Salad for $20.00 until Midnight.
Todd English’s Tuscany will open for lunch from 11:30am to 2:30pm on December 31st and from 11:30am to 3:00pm on January 1st. Pompeii & Caesar will close for dinner on January 1st. For more information on special holiday menu items and hours of operation, please 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.
Dec 15, 2008 | Food & Beverage, Special Events
Finalists to compete on the Main Stage on Saturday, January 17th
Calling all chefs…SUN WINEFEST is looking for the region’s most talented chefs to compete in the 5th Annual Chef Showdown competition. The chef who presents the most creative, unique, inspiring, and of course tasty dish wins a grand prize of $4,000 and an exclusive two-night VIP stay at Mohegan Sun. The second place winner receives $1,000. The finals will take place on the Main Stage during the Grand Tasting at SUN WINEFEST on Saturday, January 17th.
Presented by Contessa Premium Foods and Hatfield Quality Meats, the Chef Showdown requires contestants to submit an original recipe that utilizes Contessa Uncooked Tail-On Shrimp of any size and Hatfield Pork Ribeez as the primary ingredients. From the entries received, two recipes will be chosen by a panel of culinary judges. The two finalists will compete on the Main Stage at SUN WINEFEST during the Grand Tasting on Saturday, January 17th. Each chef will prepare their original recipe to determine the winner.
The deadline for applications is January 2, 2009 – only one entry per chef is allowed. To submit a recipe, visit sunwinefest.com/chefs.htm for a registration form and official rules.
The main event at SUN WINEFEST 2009 is the Grand Tasting, which will be held in Mohegan Sun’s Convention Center on Saturday, January 17th and Sunday, January 18th, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm each day. More than 1,000 fine wines provided by international wineries, samplings of worldwide craft beers and trappist ales, tastings from some of the best restaurants and exhibitors showcasing related services such as wine storage, culinary accessories and specialty foods will 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 their signature dishes.
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, or in-person at Mohegan Sun’s Box Office. To purchase weekend passes for the Grand Tasting please call 860.862.8499 or visit the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Proceeds from the Grand Tasting will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Seminars are additional and may be purchased through the Mohegan Sun Box Office, by visiting sunwinefest.com or by calling Life Marketing & Events at 860.953.0444 ext. 144. A Grand Tasting ticket is not required to attend seminars.
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.
Dec 11, 2008 | Entertainment
Kathleen Madigan, Daryl Hall & John Oates and Kenny Rogers
are all set to headline at Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 11, 2008) – Mohegan Sun heats up as the weather cools down with some of the best entertainment headed into the Arena, Cabaret Theatre and Wolf Den. Don’t miss your chance to see some of your favorite performers this holiday season at Mohegan Sun.
Christmas comes early on Friday, December 19th, when Kenny Rogers rolls into the Arena with his “Christmas & Hits Tour.” This show is a must for anyone wanting to see this Country music icon perform some of his most memorable hits as well as some holiday favorites. Roger’s latest album Water & Bridges has won “Album of the Year” at the CMT Music Awards, and he is also the well-deserved recipient of The Country Radio Broadcasters’ “Career Achievement Award.” The show starts at 8:00pm on December 19th; tickets are $35.00 and are on sale now.
The holiday spirit stays alive in The Cabaret Theatre when Wayne, Jay and Merrill Osmond take the stage for The Osmond Brothers Christmas Show live Friday, December 19th through Sunday, December 21st. Friday and Saturday’s shows begin at 8:00pm and Sunday’s show begins at 7:00pm. Tickets for the show are $50.00 and are on sale now.
Also scheduled to entertain in the beautiful Cabaret Theatre is none other than icon of the stage and screen, actor, singer, dancer and Broadway legend Ben Vereen. Performances are on Friday, December 26th and Saturday, December 27th. Both shows begin at 8:00pm and are $40.00.
Kathleen Madigan will be performing in The Cabaret Theatre for a special two- show performance on New Year’s Eve. Tickets for the 8:00pm performance are $40.00 and tickets for the 11:00pm show are $75.00. The 11:00pm performance will include party favors and a champagne toast to help celebrate ringing in the New Year. If comedy isn’t your thing and the classic hits of the 70s and 80s are, then plan on having a ball with legendary Rock group Daryl Hall & John Oates when they perform in the Arena the same night for an exciting New Year’s Eve concert at 8:00pm.
Feel the rhythms and dance in the New Year when Mohegan Sun Wolf Den mainstays Boogie Wonder Band bring their Soul Funk grooves to the free music venue on New Year’s Eve. The fun is scheduled to kick off at 7:00pm followed by another performance at 11:00pm.
Brothers Damien and Tourie Escobar make up the sensational music duo known as Nuttin’ But Stringz. Their amazing and inspirational violin playing that blends Classical music, Jazz, R&B and Hip Hop helped land them a second place finish on the popular NBC series America’s Got Talent. The teenage brothers who studied at the Julliard School of Music have brought their infectious and vibrant sound to the likes of The Apollo Theater, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Ellen Degeneres Show and on January 1st plan to resonate the Wolf Den with a thrilling performance beginning at 8:00pm.
Tickets for both Mohegan Sun Arena and Cabaret are available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log onto ticketmaster.com; call any Ticketmaster charge by phone number; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Performances in the Wolf Den are free and open to the public.
For more information on 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.
Dec 11, 2008 | Gaming
$700,000 in Cash, Player’s Club Points and Free Slot Play Bonus to be awarded in January and February
Winter’s chill has nothing on the thrill of taking home instant cash and prizes with Mohegan Sun’s $700,000 Warm Up &Win Giveaway and Half-a-Million Dollar Saturdays. On January 2nd at 6:00am, guests can swipe their card once a day through 5:00am on February 28th in Earth or Sky Promotions for a chance to take home a share of $700,000 in Cash, Player’s Club Points and Free Slot Play Bonus.
“We’re kicking off the New Year with a promotion that awards more than 9,000 lucky guests with cash and prizes.” said Linda Tarnowski, Director of Consumer Promotions. “Mohegan Sun will continue to offer world-class giveaways each month throughout 2009.”
This offer, exclusive to our Player’s Club members, includes Half-a-Million Dollar Saturdays, where winners will take home a share of $100,000 in Cash, Player’s Club Points and Free Slot Bonus each Saturday. Members can enter by swiping their Player’s Club card in Earth or Sky Promotions from 6:00am until 5:00pm every Saturday from January 31st until February 28th. Drawings will be held at 6:00pm in the Spring Gateway located next to the Box Office. Must be present to enter, need not be present to win.
Player’s Club members are encouraged to bring their friends and family to Mohegan Sun for their chance to win by signing up for a free membership at any Player’s Club booth located throughout the property. All new Player’s Club members will receive a free gift. Points can be used at various locations throughout the property including The Shops at Mohegan Sun, all restaurants and dining outlets onsite, Mohegan Sun Travel, tickets to a show in the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena or 350-seat Cabaret Theatre, Elemis Spa, for an overnight stay at the Hotel at Mohegan Sun, or for gas at Mohegan Sun’s Mobil Gas Station and Convenience Store. Must be 21 or older to participate. For more information on this and other exciting events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
Dec 8, 2008 | Entertainment
Live in the Arena on Saturday, March 14th
Legendary supergroup Fleetwood Mac will be embarking on their first concert tour in five years and will be playing Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, March 14th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $175.00, $150.00 and $125.00 and go on sale Monday, December 15th 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 Tuesday, December 16th subject to availability.
Fleetwood Mac, the multi-Grammy ® award winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees will perform many of their greatest hits from over the course of one of Rock’s most enduring and influential bands of our time. “We love our band and think the title of the tour ‘Unleashed’ perfectly describes how we all feel when we get on stage together – especially in 2009. We’re so happy to get back out on the road, perform everyone’s favorite songs and see our fans.” said the band in a joint statement.
For more information on Fleetwood Mac 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.
Dec 8, 2008 | Entertainment
Part of brand-new 2009 “Isle of Hope” tour
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 8, 2008) — The international Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Woman, will play in Uncasville on Saturday, March 7th at 8:00pm at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets are $55.00 and $40.00 and go on sale Friday, December 12th 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 Saturday, December 13th subject to availability.
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 Chloe, Lisa, Orla, Lynn, Alex and Celtic violinist Mairead. The 2009 “Isle of Hope” tour will dazzle the eye, enchant the ear and stimulate both the mind and the heart. Fans have the opportunity to experience Celtic Woman’s most magical production yet, featuring brand-new renditions of “Fields of Gold” and “Have I Told You Lately” as well as an original anthem by Brendan Graham, writer of “You Raise Me Up.” Musical Director David Downes has composed stunning new music for the 19- member ensemble featuring the wonderful voices of Celtic Woman and the energetic musical inventiveness of Celtic violinist, Mairead. The show will also feature cornerstone favorites such as “The Sky and the Dawn and the Sun,” “Danny Boy” and “Spanish Lady,” among others.
For more information on Celtic Woman 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.
Dec 8, 2008 | Entertainment
Live in the Arena on Sunday, March 8th with Special guests Seether & Saving Abel
Multi-platinum selling rockers Nickelback are hitting the road in 2009 and will be making a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, March 8th at 7:00pm with special guests Seether and Saving Abel.
Tickets are $90.00 and $70.00 and go on sale Saturday, December 13th 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, December 14th subject to availability.
Dark Horse, Nickelback’s sixth studio album, hit the streets last month and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart. The band’s previous release, 2005’s All the Right Reasons, topped the US album chart, spent 112 consecutive weeks in the Top 30 and has sold more than 11 million copies worldwide. Their latest single, “Gotta Be Somebody,” has been making waves across a number of radio formats, including Pop, Modern Rock, Mainstream Rock and Adult.
South-African Rock band Seether is touring in support of their latest studio effort, 2007’s Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces. The album, which follows 2005’s gold-certified Karma and Effect, reached #9 on the Billboard 200. The band also released a live, acoustic set, One Cold Night, in 2006.
Saving Abel just released their self-titled, major label debut album in March. The album features the single “Addicted” which peaked at #2 on the US Mainstream Rock chart. As of November 2008, Saving Abel’s self-titled album has sold over 222,858 copies and peaked at #53 on the Billboard 200.
For more information on Nickelback with special guests Seether and Saving Abel 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.
Dec 8, 2008 | Entertainment
Presented by Ford-F Series with special guest Jason Aldean
Country music superstar Toby Keith is back on the road in 2009, bringing his Southern Rock and Blues flare to the stage at Mohegan Sun Arena with special guest Jason Aldean on Friday, January 23rd at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $95.00 and $75.00 and go on sale Saturday, December 13th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log onto ticketmaster.com; call any Ticketmaster Charge By Phone number; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available starting Sunday, December 14th at the Mohegan Sun Box Office subject to availability.
Keith followed his “Biggest & Baddest” summer tour with the October release of his fourteenth studio effort, which is his seventh to shoot to #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. He produced and wrote or co-wrote every song on That Don’t Make Me A Bad Guy, which has spawned the #1 Country single “She Never Cried in Front of Me” and the rising hit “God Love Her.” His new set follows last year’s Big Dog Daddy, which includes the fastest-rising single of Keith’s career, “High Maintenance Woman” as well as the hits “Love Me If You Can” and “Get My Drink On.” In May, the entertainer topped the Country charts once again with Toby Keith’s 35 Biggest Hits.
Jason Aldean, who blends traditional Country with Southern Rock, is supporting his sophomore effort, Relentless, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart last summer. This album has produced the hit singles “Johnny Cash,” “Laughed Until We Cried” and the title track.
For more information on Toby Keith with special guest Jason Aldean 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.
Dec 4, 2008 | Entertainment
Hilarious stand-up comedian is back at Mohegan Sun Arena on December 30th
After selling out his first performance at Mohegan Sun in April, Kevin James and Friends return to the Arena for one night only on Tuesday, December 30th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $45.00 and are available starting Friday, December 5th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log onto ticketmaster.com; call any Ticketmaster Charge By Phone number; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available starting Saturday, December 6th at the Mohegan Sun Box Office subject to availability.
Funny man and star of the hit CBS comedy The King of Queens, Kevin James is a must-see stand-up comedian. America has come to love him for his “everyman” portrayal as Doug Heffernan in this hilarious television series. In 2001 James starred in Sweat the Small Stuff, a one-hour stand-up special for Comedy Central. In 2007 he starred opposite Adam Sandler in the hit comedy I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. The Emmy Award nominee recently finished shooting the film Paul Blart: Mall Cop to be released in January 2009 for Columbia Pictures.
For more information on Kevin James and Friends 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.
Dec 4, 2008 | Entertainment
Singer’s first arena tour in five years with special guests the Pussycat Dolls hits Mohegan Sun Arena on March 26th
Britney Spears will bring her highly-anticipated The Circus Starring Britney Spears 2009 Tour to Mohegan Sun on Thursday, March 26th at 7:30pm. The 27-city North American trek, her first arena tour in five years, follows hot on the heels of Spears’ long-awaited sixth studio album, Circus. Emmy Award-winning choreographer and director, Wade Robson, is helming the incredible tour production, which also features special guests the Pussycat Dolls.
Tickets are $250.00, $158.00, $128.00 and $98.00 and go on sale Saturday, December 6th 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, December 7th subject to availability.
Britney Spears is one of the top-selling artists of the last decade, and to date she has sold in excess of 62 million albums worldwide. On October 15th, Spears’ new single, “Womanizer,” made a record-breaking jump to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and garnered first-week download sales of 286,000. This marked the biggest opening-week tally by a female artist since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking digital downloads in 2003. “Womanizer” is Spears’ ninth #1 single on the Hot 100 since her 1999 debut …Baby One More Time.
For more information on The Circus Starring Britney Spears 2009 Tour with special guests the Pussycat Dolls 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.
