Feb 13, 2024 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
A whiskey event that’s aged perfectly takes place on Saturday, April 13th
WHAT: Sun Whiskey Union is back for another year, and guests are invited to experience a night filled with top-notch whiskey, delicious bites and exhilarating live music.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, April 13th
8:00pm – 11:00pm
Earth Ballroom
IN DETAIL: Savor the rich tapestry of flavors at the exclusive Sun Whiskey Union at Mohegan Sun! From smoky and peaty to smooth and complex, each whiskey tells a unique story. From those who are new to the world of whiskey to those who are knowledgeable enthusiasts, all are invited to chat with the distilleries’ representatives to learn more about their styles of whiskey and other libations! Listen to live music from Locals Live 2023 finalist, The Rakes, while sipping on top-shelf whiskey, scotch, bourbon and rye. Also, all guests in attendance will have the opportunity to sample unique craft cocktails and indulge in mouthwatering food from Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ and tasty treats from NoRA Cupcake Company.
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, February 14th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. Prices are subject to increase the day of the event. A portion of ticket proceeds will go to support the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut. Guests must be 21 years of age of older to attend Sun Whiskey Union. Valid ID and ticket are required upon entry.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. 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. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Feb 12, 2024 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, General News
With Special Guests Chase Rice & Kaitlin Butts
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 12, 2024) –– Today, Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley announces over 30 new dates for his summer Gravel & Gold, Presented by Jersey Mike’s and including a Saturday, August 10th stop at Mohegan Sun Arena. Both Chase Rice & Kaitlin Butts will provide support during the 7:00pm show.
Tickets to see the show full of one-of-a-kind bluegrass moments and impromptu collaborations go on sale Friday, February 16th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Country music fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, February 17th, subject to availability.
Dierks Bentley released his tenth studio album Gravel & Gold in 2023, again “proving why he’s one of Country’s biggest stars” (TODAY) whose unique 21st-century career has had a rare consistency fueled by longevity. He landed his first publishing deal in 2001 and released his debut album in 2003, producing an instant number one single. In the two decades since, Bentley has achieved success with eight more albums that reached the top of the Country sales charts, resulting in 22 number one songs, eight billion streams, three CMA Awards, 15 GRAMMY® nominations and membership into the Grand Ole Opry.
Trendy sounds have ebbed and flowed around him over these two decades, but Bentley “has been a mainstay on the country charts since releasing his debut single ‘What Was I Thinkin’ nearly 20 years ago” (Forbes). He also has created professional endeavors outside of music with his Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection Desert Son, along with his four “Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row” locations. For more information, visit www.Dierks.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Feb 9, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 9, 2024) – Mohegan Sun Arena was named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards on Wednesday, February 7th in Los Angeles, CA. The Pollstar Awards recognize and support the live entertainment business’ most innovative companies, venues, artists, tours and executives. “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” is an inaugural category for the award ceremony, making Mohegan Sun Arena the first to receive the prestigious recognition.
“With over 1,200 casinos in the US, to be singled out as the best by Pollstar is a tribute to the men and women who run our entertainment venues,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan. “When you put people first, great things happen. This is the second national recognition Mohegan Sun has received for entertainment this year. Both accolades are a validation of excellence for the Mohegan brand, and our dedication to programming some of the best entertainment in the industry. Thank you to Pollstar, our partners at Live Nation, and the experts who voted for us.”
Pollstar has served as “The Voice of Live Entertainment” for over 40 years, providing the most up-to-date, relevant and useful data available for the global concert industry, and serving as the industry leader in covering live entertainment worldwide. This recognition from Pollstar’s panel of experts and members marks the 20th national, entertainment-focused award received by Mohegan Sun. In December 2023, Mohegan Sun, was named the 2024 “Best Casino with Live Entertainment” in Newsweek’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
In addition to the 10,000-seat, award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun’s highly regarded live entertainment venues include the Wolf Den, Comix Roadhouse, novelle, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, The Cabaret Theatre, and the newly renovated Sun Patio.
To view the full entertainment calendar, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Feb 6, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
With Special Guests Kerry King and Malevolence
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 6, 2024) –– Today, GRAMMY® Award-nominated Metal titans Lamb of God and GRAMMY® Award-winning band Mastodon announce the co-headlining Ashes Of Leviathan Tour. The tour finds the two iconic bands joining forces to celebrate the 20th anniversary of two seminal releases: Lamb of God’s biggest-selling album Ashes of the Wake and Mastodon’s acclaimed sophomore album Leviathan, which were both released on August 31, 2004. Both bands will perform their respective albums in full. Special guests Kerry King and Malevolence will support throughout the tour, including the 6:00pm show on Saturday, August 3rd at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets to see these dynamic bands go on sale Friday, February 9th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Lamb of God & Mastodon fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, February 10th, subject to availability.
Both bands will be supporting a charity of their choice throughout the tour, and fans will have the opportunity to opt-in to donate at checkout when buying their tickets. Lamb of God will support the Living The Dream Foundation, which makes dreams come true for music fans living with life threatening illnesses. Dream Days include hanging out onstage, backstage, and special meet and greets with their favorite bands and artists. To learn more, visit HERE.
Mastodon will support the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. After their manager Nick John tragically passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2018, Mastodon partnered with the organization and has raised nearly $60,000 to fight the disease and support researchers and patients around the globe. The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research is focused on finding a cure for pancreatic cancer, and empowering patients and families whose lives are touched by this disease. Founded in 1997, the Hirshberg Foundation funds groundbreaking scientific research, provides patient education and support, and sustains hope that this cancer will be eradicated once and for all. To learn more, visit HERE.
Lamb of God’s most recent studio offering, 2022’s Omens, notably marked the band’s sixth consecutive Top 15 debut on the Billboard 200 in addition to capturing #1 on the Top Hard Rock Albums Chart, #3 on the Top Album Sales Chart, #3 on the Top Rock Albums Chart, and #5 on the Top Vinyl Albums Chart. Not to mention, it has amassed an unprecedented 60 million streams and counting. Get it HERE and be on the lookout for more from Lamb Of God soon.
Mastodon’s latest studio album, Hushed and Grim, a double LP recorded at the band’s Atlanta studio, Ember City, was produced by David Bottrill (Tool, Rush, Muse, Peter Gabriel). This album, their most expansive song-cycle to date, features 15 distinct tracks and achieved their third consecutive #1 debut on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums Chart. Hushed and Grim also earned them a GRAMMY® Award nomination for the track “Pushing The Tides.” Additionally, the album’s single “Teardrinker” secured a top 10 position on the Rock radio charts, a further testament to the band’s widespread acclaim. Listen HERE.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Feb 6, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Sports, Travel & Leisure
Special guests at this year’s dinner & auction include Roger Clemens, Bernie Williams, Darryl Strawberry and Ron Darling; A Live Broadcast of Mad Dog Sports Radio will also take place in Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den from 3:00pm – 6:00pm
The 36th Annual Connecticut Cancer Foundation Celebrity
Dinner & Auction will take place inside the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun at 5:30pm on February 16th. Beginning at 3:00pm on the afternoon of this star-studded fundraising affair, the one-and-only Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo will bring a live broadcast of his SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio Show to Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den venue. Russo will also MC the celebrity dinner and auction which has tickets and sponsorship opportunities currently on sale through February 8th. These annual celebrity dinners feature delicious food, unique auction items and an exciting fundraising appeal through a lively Q&A with the special guests.
This celebrated event, founded by the late John Ellis who was a professional catcher for New York, Cleveland and Texas and was born in New London, CT, has raised millions since its inception in 1987. The tradition continues on Friday, February 16th for another incredible event set to feature special guests that include 7x Cy Young Award Winner & 11x All-Star, Roger Clemens; 5x All-Star & 4x Champion, Bernie Williams; 8x All-Star & 3x Champion, Darryl Strawberry and All-Star pitcher, Champion, and current sports commentator in NY — Ron Darling. Each of these remarkable athletes will also spend some time with Mad Dog Sports Radio as hosts Chris Russo and Steve Torre broadcast live from the Wolf Den. Mohegan Sun President, Jeff Hamilton, will also stop by to update guests on other exciting events and openings coming soon to Mohegan Sun.
Seating for the live broadcast of SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio will be on a first-come first-served basis on the afternoon of Friday, February 16th.
Mad Dog Sports Radio is channel 82 on SiriusXM and features a star-studded line-up including Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo, Adam Schein, Michelle Beadle, and more.
For more information on the special live broadcast of Mad Dog Sports Radio and the 36th Annual CT Cancer Foundation Celebrity Dinner, please click HERE, visit ctcancerfoundation.org or call 860-388-0788
ABOUT CONNECTICUT CANCER FOUNDATION (CCF): CCF was founded in 1987 by CT native John Ellis, a former catcher for the NY Yankees and cancer survivor, to financially assist cancer patients and their families and fund cancer research. For the past 36 years, through its CT Cancer Patient Assistance Program, CCF has granted over $8 million to more than 9,000 Connecticut families dealing with the financial hardship that often follows a cancer diagnosis. Additionally, CCF has donated more than $2 million to support ongoing cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering. CCF is a 501© 3 non-profit organization. For more details, visit ctcancerfoundation.org
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. 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. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Feb 5, 2024 | Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping, Travel & Leisure, Uncategorized
Guests can also celebrate their favorite sweethearts with dining & retail specials across property
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 5, 2024) – It’s Valentine’s Day at Mohegan Sun, and guests are sure to fall in love with dining and retail specials that are offered across property! This year’s Valentine’s Day specials also include an exclusive, luxury hotel takeover presented by Moët & Chandon.
Moët Suite Takeover
Mohegan Sun welcomes guests to revel in a world of romance with the ultimate escape – an exclusive hotel takeover presented by Moët and Chandon. This truly unparalleled experience in a beautifully romantic, cozy, winter-themed room is guaranteed to make every moment extraordinary! Booking dates are available now through Saturday, March 2nd, pending availability.
Moët Moments Hotel Package: This extravagant hotel package includes a luxury suite accommodation embellished with lavish Moët and Chandon décor (including rose petals on the bed), plus two bottles of champagne, souvenir glassware, a decadent assortment of chocolates, and in-room Sweetheart Breakfast for Two.
Champagne Dreams Hotel Package: The illustrious Champagne Dreams package includes an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun, one bottle of Moët and Chandon champagne, souvenir glassware, a decadent assortment of chocolates and in-room Sweetheart Breakfast for Two.
Dining & Retail Specials
All dining and retail specials are valid Wednesday, February 14th unless otherwise specified.
Mohegan Sun’s ultra-lounge novelle is starting Valentine’s Day early with the Sweetheart Special Surf & Turf Dinner for Two. Guests can devour an 8-oz. New York strip steak, mashed Boursin Yukon potatoes, sautéed broccolini and three grilled shrimp tossed in a demi-glace for $100. Pair the delicious meal with a Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Martini for $16, or half bottles of Moët & Chandon for $40 each. The Valentine’s Day Special at novelle is available from 5:00pm – 10:00pm on Thursday, February 8th through Saturday, February 10th and Thursday, February 15th through Saturday, February 17th. Reservations are available via OpenTable at novellemohegan.com.
BALLO Italian Restaurant is also kicking off the holiday a little early with dining specials that run from Friday, February 9th through Thursday, February 15th. Specials include Frutti di Mare, made of house-cured salmon, braised octopus, Sicilian blood orange and Calabrian chili for $22, and a special Surf & Turf made with an 8-oz. filet mignon, burro bianco poached lobster and roasted asparagus for $72. For dessert, guests can enjoy strawberry & white chocolate cannoli for $12.
Over at Todd English’s Tuscany, guests can enjoy an Arugula Avocado Salad for $16, made with baby arugula, sliced avocado, halved grape heirloom tomatoes, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese and topped with a refreshing lemon vinaigrette. Specials also include Lobster Ravioli with black truffle cream, fried shallots and chives for $40, and Steak Frites, complete with a 10-oz. hanger steak, skin-on fries and hollandaise for $45.
Those looking for a lavish dining experience can look no further than Michael Jordan’s Steak House. Roasted Oysters with Parmesan breadcrumbs, black garlic truffle butter and pickled beets are available for $22, and the main course is Chateaubriand for Two, featuring 30-day butter-aged 22-oz. filet mignon paired with a truffled pomme puree and mushroom bordelaise for $130. Toast to the night with Vollereaux Brut champagne for two for $25.
Next door at MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill, guests can enjoy a classic surf & turf, complete with a 7-oz. filet mignon, a 6-oz. lobster tail, sweet mashed potatoes, green beans and a red wine sauce for $65. Dessert is a rich chocolate lava cake served with chocolate ice cream and caramelized raspberries for $15. Seal the meal with Cupid’s Kiss, a special Valentine’s Day cocktail made with Van Gogh vanilla vodka, strawberry purée, Mozart chocolate strawberry liqueur and a graham cracker rim for $16.
Sol Toro is also offering their delicious version of Surf & Turf, complete with a 10-oz. New York strip steak, shrimp enchilada and chipotle cream for $55. For dessert, guests can devour the Banana Chocolate Cake, an upside-down banana cake, topped with vanilla ice cream and bourbon caramel for $13. The Valentine’s Day cocktail at Sol Toro is the Apasionado del Corazón, made with Corazón Blanco, Passoã (passionfruit liquor), fresh lime juice and agave for $16.
Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House is serving up their special Marry Me Chicken – sautéed chicken in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce with spinach, bell peppers, Parmesan cheese and fresh basil over a bed of spaghetti for $26. Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House’s version of Surf & Turf includes a 14-oz. New York strip steak topped with chimichurri sauce, a 6-oz. lobster tail, roasted potatoes and Brussels sprouts for $70. Dessert is Fried Ice Cream consisting of deep-fried ice cream coated in Corn Flakes, topped with strawberry compote, chocolate rings and whipped cream for $12.
A prix fixe dinner for two at Jasper White’s Summer Shack is $100 and starts with the choice of a shareable appetizer. Options include Cocktail Shrimp, Mussels with white wine, garlic and herbs, Rhode Island Style Calamari served with cherry peppers and garlic butter, or Sesame Crusted Tuna served with daikon radish and bang bang sauce. Next up is a choice of either a mixed green salad with house vinaigrette or a cup of chowder. For the entrée, options include Shack Baked Stuffed Shrimp served with lobster sauce and white rice, Grilled Tenderloin Steak Tip Frites topped with garlic butter and served with fries, Grilled Salmon with a side of roasted herb potatoes, grilled asparagus and beurre blanc, and Herb Roasted Chicken with mashed potatoes, broccoli and gravy. Shareable dessert is either a chocolate brownie sundae or cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries. The price of dinner for two at Jasper White’s Summer Shack does not include gratuity or tax.
The Valentine’s Day special at Sushi Koya is $60 and includes Edamame, the Salmon Lover (or Tuna Lover), a Traditional Maki Roll (excluding Rainbow, Dragon and Soft-Shell Crab), two Dinosaur Eggs and four pieces of Sashimi (Chef’s Choice). Guests can add a carafe of house sake for $6. The Valentine’s Day special at Sushi Koya is dine-in only, and the price does not include gratuity or tax.
Guests celebrating Valentine’s Day at Johnny Rockets can enjoy buy one get one free appetizers and strawberry milkshakes (restrictions may apply).
Those looking for a sweet treat can stop by Hash House A Go Go for their light & fluffy Red Velvet Pancake, topped with cream cheese frosting and finished with powdered sugar. The Red Velvet Pancake is $12.99 for the regular size and $18.99 for the Red Velvet Pancake Tractor. Chocolux, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, has the Valentine’s Day staple, Chocolate-Covered Strawberries, available while supplies last. Vegan, gluten-free, nut-free and sugar-free chocolates are also available at Chocolux. The Crafty Stir Café is offering Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cupcakes for $6.50 each and Sweetheart Donut Holes for $1 each.
Guests who want to pick up something special for their Valentine at The Shops at Mohegan Sun can also take home a free gift! Stop at Le Creuset for a free set of 4 Heritage Mugs with $275 purchase. At Swarovski, guests can receive a mobile phone holder with a purchase of $250 or more. Both offers are valid now through Wednesday, February 14th, or while supplies last. Guests are encouraged to visit Le Creuset and Swarovski for complete details.
For more information about Valentine’s Day, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. 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. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Feb 5, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
Tickets on sale Friday, February 9th
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 5, 2024) –– Following an enormously successful 2023 tour and ahead of the kickoff of her 2024 run, legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks adds twelve additional performances to her 2024 outing including a 7:00pm show at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, June 9th.
Tickets to see Stevie Nicks go on sale Friday, February 9th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Fans of the Rock and Roll legend can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, February 10th, subject to availability.
Stevie Nicks is an American singer, songwriter, and producer known for her work with the band Fleetwood Mac and as a solo artist. Nicks began her solo career, releasing the studio album Bella Donna, which topped the Billboard 200 and has reached multiplatinum status. She has released eight studio solo albums and seven studio albums with Fleetwood Mac, selling a certified total of 65 million copies in the US alone. After the release of her first solo album, Rolling Stone named her the “Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll”, one of the “100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time”, and one of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time”. She is also the first woman to have been inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a member of Fleetwood Mac in 1998 and as a solo artist in 2019. Nicks has garnered eight Grammy Award nominations and two American Music Award nominations as a solo artist.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Jan 29, 2024 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events, Sports, Sports Betting
Exclusive giveaways throughout the night include an autographed Travis Kelce jersey, up to $500 in Free Slot Play and Matt Rife Mohegan Sun Arena Suite tickets
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 29, 2024) – Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook invites guests to experience Kansas City and San Francisco battle it out during football’s final gridiron showdown on Sunday, February 11th. Reservations begin at 4:00pm, the buffet opens at 5:00pm and The Big Game gets underway at 6:30pm. The 11,000 square-foot venue features 220+ luxury seats where guests can comfortably catch all of The Big Game action on the 140-foot-wide video wall. Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook also features 30 easy-to-use self-betting and various live-teller windows for guests to use when making pre-game or in-game bets!
Throughout the duration of the game, guests with table reservations will have access to a delicious stadium-style buffet, two drink tickets per person for Anheuser-Busch products and a Mohegan Sun hoodie for each guest. Additionally, anyone who books a table will be eligible for thrilling giveaways throughout the night with grand prizes including an autographed Travis Kelce jersey, up to $500 in Free Slot Play and tickets to see comedian Matt Rife live in Mohegan Sun Arena. Ten winners will be selected to receive two Arena Suite tickets for Matt’s Rife’s sold-out performance on Sunday, February 25th.
Seating for The Big Game starts at 4:00pm and lasts for the duration of the game. An additional charge will be applied to tables exceeding 8 guests. Table reservations can be booked through UrVenue at mohegansun.com/sportsbook.
Guests must be present at the time of the drawings to be eligible for all giveaways, and all guests must be 21+ to enter Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. 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. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Jan 29, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Tickets on sale Friday, February 2nd
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 29, 2024) –– The 2024 Australian Pink Floyd Show tour will bring state of the art lighting, video, pinpoint lasers, huge inflatables, and flawless live sound to the stage when the acclaimed tribute band returns to Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, September 12th for an 8:00pm show.
Tickets to see Australian Pink Floyd go on sale Friday, February 2nd at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Fans of the tribute band can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, February 3rd, subject to availability.
Selling over 4 million tickets worldwide and described by The Times as “The Gold Standard” and The Daily Mirror as “The Kings of the Genre”, The Australian Pink Floyd Show gave its first ever concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988. Since then, they have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour’s 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by David and Rick Wright. TAPFS is the leading show of its kind in the world.
Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three decades. Always striving to reproduce the complete Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show, high resolution LED screen technology, and other special effects. In addition, and in true Pink Floyd fashion, there are several huge inflatables including a giant pig, and their own unique Pink Kangaroo.
While replicating music from every phase of Pink Floyd’s journey, this tour reinforces TAPFS’s dedication to the heritage of Barrett, Waters, Gilmour, Wright & Mason with a show that pays sincere and genuine tribute to those legendary Pink Floyd productions. The Australian Pink Floyd Show has worked with Pink Floyd touring musicians like Guy Pratt and Durga McBroom. Lorelei McBroom, who was a member of the Pink Floyd touring band on both the Momentary Lapse Of Reason and Delicate Sound Of Thunder Tours has been a member of TAPFS for 10 years.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Jan 29, 2024 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Welcome the Year of the Dragon with a day full of festivities on Sunday, February 11th
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 24, 2024) – Mohegan Sun is gearing up to celebrate Lunar New Year on Sunday, February 11th! Following tradition, celebrations for the Year of the Dragon include the Fortune God, Red Envelopes and more!
The festivities kick off at 11:00am when the winners from the 2023 Miss Chinese Beauty Pageant join the Fortune God to celebrate at The Shops Concourse. The Fortune God will be handing out Red Envelopes, which signify good luck and fortune, to guests while supplies last. At 1:00pm, Mohegan Executives will give remarks before the annual Lion Dance and Firecracker display takes place on Mohegan Sun’s new and improved Sun Patio. Guests can watch the Lion Dance make its way through The Shops Concourse, ending at the Mohegan Sun Arena Sky Entrance. The Lion Dance has long symbolized the exorcising of evil spirits and summoning of luck and fortune.
The Year of the Dragon represents good luck, strength, health, and also the male element Yang. In China, the dragon is viewed as a symbol of imperial power and authority. People born in the Year of the Dragon (1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 and now 2024) are said to have personality traits aligning with charisma, confidence, intelligence and power. Additionally, these individuals are said to be naturally lucky and gifted.
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