Tickets to see the famed ‘90s band live in concert go on sale Friday, February 21st at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Rock fans can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, February 22nd, subject to availability.
Over the course of their remarkable career, seminal Rock band Alice In Chains (vocalist/guitarist Jerry Cantrell, drummer Sean Kinney, bassist Mike Inez and vocalist/guitarist William DuVall) have garnered multiple Grammy nominations, sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, and amassed a diehard international fanbase whose members number in the millions.
Their discography features some of the biggest and most important albums in Rock history, including 1992’s quadruple-platinum-certified Dirt, 1994’s triple-platinum-certified EP Jar of Flies, which was the first EP in music history to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200, and 1995’s self-titled double-platinum-certified Alice In Chains, which also entered the Billboard Top 200 at No. 1. They returned in grand style in 2009 with the critically acclaimed Black Gives Way To Blue, which hit No. 1 across the Rock and Alternative charts, earned a Grammy nomination, was certified Gold, and was hailed by Vice as “a record that’s as powerful as anything the band has done.” Alice In Chains remains one of the most successful and influential American Rock bands of all time.
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”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. 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 also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) 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.
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 17, 2025) – The Connecticut Fishing & Outdoor Show returns to Mohegan Sun’s Earth Expo & Convention Center from Friday, March 21st through Sunday, March 23rd. The show takes place from 3:00pm – 8:00pm on Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm on Saturday, and 9:00am – 5:00pm on Sunday. Discounted tickets are on sale now via the Connecticut Fishing & Outdoor Expo website.
“The largest fishing and outdoor show in Connecticut is designed for longtime fishing and outdoor enthusiasts, as well as anyone who wants to learn more about angling and other kinds of outdoor adventure,” explains Kristie Gonsalves, Producer of the Connecticut Fishing & Outdoor Show and President of North East Expos, Inc. “Fishing is the highlight of this annual three-day family event that showcases a wide variety of outdoor activities including freshwater and saltwater fishing, hunting, kayaking, rafting, paddle boards, hunting dog training, safaris, and more. This year’s show will showcase a spacious Kids Fun Zone that is twice the size of last year, with hands-on activities for toddlers through teens where they can discover the wonder and beauty of the outdoors.”
Attendees at the 2025 Show will discover:
More than 200 booths with companies selling latest fishing, hunting, outdoor equipment, and fishing boats
Fly casting demonstrations by experts in two locations: atop a 5,000-gallon Hawg Trough live fish tank and on the show’s fly cast pond
Expert-led seminars & demonstrations
Meet and schedule tours with charter boat fishing captains, hunting outfitters, outdoor adventure and safari promoters
CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) latest rules and regulations, and displays on the state’s wildlife, fisheries, boating, hunting and parks
Tips/demos on “How to Start a Puppy” and “Dog Steadiness” by Jeremy Cormier of V3 Gun Dogs
Fly-tying by experts
Hands-on activities include laser shot range from the CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP)
View upcoming premier military and historic guns at auction in Connecticut and discover how to sell antique and collectible firearms with CT Firearms Auction
Learn how to use inflatable life jackets by the U.S. Coast Guard
KIDS FUN ZONE will include:
Hands-on activities for toddlers through teens where they can discover the wonder and beauty of the outdoors
A catch-and-release trout fishing pond
Dog training demonstrations
Animal Adventures Family Zoo & Rescue Center’s wildlife programs (Saturday & Sunday only) with an alligator, porcupine, Burmese python snake, skunk, owl, bunny, turtles, and a tortoise.
Special expert-led seminars for youth on fishing, archery, and hunting safety, plus prize giveaways of archery gear
Fly-casting pond
Slay Nation Tournament Fishing Kids Casting Corner – experts will teach boys and girls how to fly cast or “flip,” and toddlers can catch plastic fish for prizes – all while costumed character Frankie the Fish greets the crowd
Hourly children’s scavenger hunts where the winner wins tackle boxes and other prizes
Speakers, demonstrators and exhibitors interested in registering for the Connecticut Fishing & Outdoor Show at Mohegan Sun should contact Kristie Gonsalves at 860-844-8461, or email [email protected], or visit www.CTFishingOutdoorShow.com.
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, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, 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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WHAT: Mohegan Sun is hosting a special casting call for the highly acclaimed reality competition show, Survivor!
WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, March 13th
2:00pm – 6:00pm
The Shops Concourse
IN DETAIL: On Thursday, March 13th, guests who think they have what it takes to outwit, outplay, and outlast will have a chance to prove it! Survivor is coming to The Shops Concourse at Mohegan Sun for a casting call from 2:00pm-6:00pm, and anyone in attendance could be the next contestant to take on the ultimate adventure. Guests should bring their A-game and best Survivor spirit as they audition for a shot to be on the show.
All participants in the Survivor casting call must be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the United States who currently resides in the states/Washington D.C. at the time of the application.
All auditions are recorded and provided to the Survivor producers for consideration. Guests are encouraged to dress to impress!
This event at Mohegan Sun is in partnership with WFSB.
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.
Halsey released the trailer for the tour, watch it here.
Following the success of their critically acclaimed album The Great Impersonator, and their electrifying festival performances, Halsey is set to deliver an unforgettable live experience, bringing a career-spanning setlist and stunning visuals to fans nationwide.
Fans can sign up for the Artist Presale now through Monday, February 17th at 11:59pm HERE. The Artist Presale will begin February 19th at 10:00am through February 19th at 10:00pm. The general on sale begins on Friday, February 21st at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Halsey fans can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, February 22nd, subject to availability.
GRAMMY®-nominated, genre-blending artist Halsey has amassed over 50 billion global streams, with more than 75 million RIAA-certified adjusted singles and all four albums RIAA-certified. They are one of the few artists with four songs reaching 1 billion streams on Spotify. In 2024, Halsey’s latest album, The Great Impersonator, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Rock & Alternative Albums and Top Alternative Albums charts and reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200—the same peak achieved by her 2020 album, Manic. This milestone continues Halsey’s success on the charts, following her previous No. 1s on Top Alternative Albums with If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power(2021), Hopeless Fountain Kingdom (2017), and Badlands (2015).
Following its release, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart in the United States and the Canadian Albums Chart. The album was also certified 2× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the US.
In 2021, Halsey introduced the world to about-face, a multi-dimensional makeup line made for everyone. Halsey built about-face on the truth that no one is just one thing and all humans are imperfectly beautiful beings. Following the success of about-face, Halsey followed up withaf94 to inspire inner creativity & playfulness in cosmetic users. Both have become the fastest trending new cosmetic brands at their respective retailers.
Her first book, I Would Leave Me If I Could: A Collection of Poetry, debuted on The New York Times Best Sellers list in November 2020. Named as one of TIME‘s 100 Most Influential People, they were also the recipient of the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s Hal David Starlight Award. Halsey continues to speak up for important causes such as disenfranchised youth, women’s rights, mental health, and the LGBTQ community.
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”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. 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 also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) 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.
An evening of bold flavors takes place on Saturday, April 19th
WHAT: Guests are invited to experience the art of whiskey at the 9th Annual Sun Whiskey Union, where the proof is in the pour! This year’s festivities also include a special Spirits & Cigars event inside the Clay Pipe Cigar Bar.
IN DETAIL: On Saturday, April 19th, from 8:00pm-11:00pm, the Earth Ballroom is set to transform into a connoisseur’s paradise, offering an exquisite selection of top-shelf whiskey, scotch, bourbon and rye at the 9th Annual Sun Whiskey Union. Engage with distillery representatives and delight in live music from Locals Live 2024 contestant Mad Hatter Band. Complimentary, mouthwatering bites like Maple Bourbon Pulled Chicken Sliders from House of BBQ & Bacon and delectable, alcohol inspired treats like The Beast from NoRa Cupcake Company which features chocolate cake, cognac caramel filling, and chocolate frosting are included in every ticket purchase.
Guests who attend Sun Whiskey Union can stop by the Mohegan Sun Online Casino Signature Cocktail Bar featuring Phil Wills from Bar Rescue and Dimitrios “The Cocktail Chemist” Zahariadis. Those who download the Mohegan Sun Online Casino app and place a $5 wager on any game can try one of four signature cocktail options and enter for a chance to win a gift box from the Connecticut Distilling Company! To get started with Mohegan Sun Online Casino head to the App Store, Google Play Store or visit ct.mohegansuncasino.com. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
Before Sun Whiskey Union, guests can take part in a sophisticated pairing session at Spirits & Cigars: Mohegan Sun Select Whiskeys from 6:00pm – 8:00pm in Clay Pipe Cigar Bar. Those in attendance will sip on a carefully selected array of top-notch spirits from Mohegan Sun’s Limited Barrel Select Program, including Elijah Craig, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Wilderness Trail Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Teeling Irish Whiskey, Westland Single Malt American Whiskey, Great Jones Bourbon, Old Forester Bourbon, Rittenhouse Rye, South County Chocolate Rye, Woodford Reserve, and others. A complimentary proprietary cigar, infused with a private barrel spirit is included. A la carte infused cigars will be available for purchase while supplies last. Attendees will discover the subtle notes, aromas, and complexities of both the spirits & cigars, designed to complement one another perfectly.
Tickets to both events are on sale now 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 sales will also 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, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, 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.
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 12, 2025) ––The Lumineers have announced the eagerly awaited North American leg of their epic Automatic 2025 world tour. The tour includes a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena with special guest Hippo Campus on Sunday, July 13th for a 7:30pm show.
The upcoming tour celebrates the arrival of The Lumineers’ hugely anticipated new album, Automatic, available via Dualtone worldwide on Friday, February 14th. Pre-orders are available now. “Same Old Song,” the first single from the album, is proving to be the fastest-rising single of the band’s career. It’s currently #4 at AAA and #6 at Alternative radio in the States, while achieving #4 at Alternative and #14 at Active Rock in Canada, cementing The Lumineers’ continued impact on the modern music landscape.
Tickets to see The Lumineers live in concert go on sale Friday, February 21st at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Fans of the group behind Billboard hits like “Ho Hey” and “Stubborn Love” can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, February 22nd, subject to availability.
Additionally, The Lumineers will celebrate the Valentine’s Day release of Automatic with a special late-night TV performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, airing tomorrow, February 13th, on NBC (check local listings).
After 20 years of musical partnership, Automatic finds Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites traveling new sonic and thematic terrain with their most raw and personal collection thus far. Both men, now dads, fully embraced the life-altering, unromantic challenges and rewards of family life. When they reconvened to write, the emerging songs featured a new, aching vulnerability, sly humor, and bold acknowledgments of need – for love, respect, and connection in an increasingly chaotic world.
Inspired by Peter Jackson’s 2021 Beatles documentary Get Back, the band, with the help of co-producers David Baron and Simone Felice, set up shop in the expansive tracking room at Woodstock’s Utopia Studio. Multiple set-ups – with two sets of drums, three different pianos, and an array of amps, guitars, vocal mics – were laid out, allowing the musicians to pivot and capture as much as possible with minimal delay. The process further freed The Lumineers to perform the songs as a unit, allowing the band to capture the raw, organic presentation of the anthemic new tracks. For the first time on a Lumineers album, the band is credited as co-producers alongside Felice and Baron, who also engineered and mixed, as he did on the band’s last two albums.
Recorded in less than a month, the album, as Schultz says, feels “very much of this era.” While songs like the self-effacing “Asshole” and the spartan, wry “Better Day” reveal a risky intimacy and heretofore untapped undercurrent of humor, Automatic remains what fans around the world have come to love about The Lumineers – shadowy themes wrapped in upbeat, infectious melodies, sky-high choruses destined to be sung by tens of thousands each night on the road, and what Fraites calls “a palpable sense of connection between Wes and me. There’s lots of love on this record.”
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”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. 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 also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) 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.
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 11, 2025) ––Colin Jost, the hilarious comedian, writer, actor and star on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) is scheduled to appear at Mohegan Sun Arena Saturday, April 26th for an 8:00pm show. SNL co-stars Marcello Hernández and James Austin Johnson will join Jost during the epic night of laughter.
Tickets to Colin Jost and Friends at Mohegan Sun will go on sale Friday, February 14th 12:00pm via Ticketmaster.com. Comedy fans can purchase at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, February 15th, subject to availability.
Jost has won five Writers Guild Awards, two Peabody Awards and has been nominated for 15 Emmy Awards for his writing on “SNL.”. Jost and Michael Che have hosted special editions of “Weekend Update” on MSNBC during the 2016 Republican and Democratic national conventions as well as the primetime “Weekend Update Summer Edition” in 2017. The duo also co-hosted the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2018 and in 2024 executive produced and co-hosted Peacock’s first-ever live comedy event, “Colin Jost and Michael Che Present: New York After Dark,” which featured an evening of surprise drop-in performances from stand-up comedians.
In 2020, Jost also debuted “A Very Punchable Face.” A New York Times bestseller, the memoir is a series of essays that documents pivotal moments in Jost’s life, including growing up in Staten Island in a family of firefighters, commuting three hours a day to high school, attending Harvard while Facebook was created and more.
Jost, along with Marcello Hernández, and James Austin Johnson will play key roles during the upcoming highly anticipated Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary season. “Saturday Night Live,” celebrating its 50th Anniversary Special this Saturday night, has helped elevate Colin Jost to worldwide acclaim. The writer, performer and author started writing for SNL in 2005 and has been the co-anchor of the show’s “Weekend Update” since 2014. The 10,000- seat Mohegan Sun Arena will also host Comedy icons and SNL alumni Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on Friday, May 16th.
“We wanted to help Saturday Night Live celebrate their 50th Anniversary with this incredible booking featuring SNL superstars Colin Jost, Marcello Hernández, and James Austin Johnson and it couldn’t come at a better time, as NBC airs a TV special this week.,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan.
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”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. 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 also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) 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.
Tao Group Hospitality’s Iconic Restaurant Opens at Mohegan Sun, Featuring an Immersive Pawn-Shop Entrance and Elevated Dining Experience
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 11, 2025) – Mohegan Sun and Tao Group Hospitality proudly announce the grand opening of Beauty & Essex, a stunning new restaurant and lounge that fuses opulence with intrigue. The highly anticipated dining destination officially opened on Friday, February 7th, 2025, drawing a crowd eager to experience its award-winning cuisine, inventive cocktails, and signature speakeasy vibe.
With an 11,000-square-foot footprint inside Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky, Beauty & Essex seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern luxury. Guests enter through a curated modern-day pawn shop—a signature element of the Beauty & Essex brand—before discovering a multi-room dining event featuring:
Pearl Lounge & Bar – An intimate cocktail haven
Peacock Dining Room – A stunning space with artful design
Locket Private Dining Room – An exclusive setting for private events
“Mohegan Sun has built a reputation for exceptional dining and nightlife, and Beauty & Essex takes it to the next level,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “In partnership once again with Tao Group Hospitality, we’ve blended top-tier cuisine and craft cocktails, creating an atmosphere unlike anything else on the property. Rockwell Group and JCJ Architecture have done an incredible job bringing this vision to life, ensuring every space – from the pawn shop entrance to the private dining room – feels captivating and inviting. We can’t wait for our guests to experience it.”
A Menu of Elevated Global Flavors
Beauty & Essex, co-founded by celebrity chef Chris Santos, has gained worldwide acclaim for its shareable plates, globally inspired flavors, and immersive dining. The Mohegan Sun location introduces a curated selection of signature dishes and shareables, with highlights like:
Wagyu Steak Tartare with mustard and chive sticky rice
Grilled Double-cut Lambchops with creamy polenta, port wine glaze.
24 oz. Dry-Aged Bone-in Ribeye with Beauty & Essex’s signature roasted garlic & bacon or smoked tomato glaze
Little French Dips with slow-roasted prime sirloin, gruyère cheese, horseradish-garlic aioli, house-made au jus
Gochujang Salmon with black garlic risotto, kimchi slaw, ginger aioli
Oven Braised Chicken Meatballs with whipped ricotta, wild mushrooms, truffle
The restaurant offers a dedicated vegan menu for guests seeking plant-based options, including Miso-Glazed Crispy Eggplant, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Kale & Apple Salad, and more.
“At Beauty & Essex, we take a playful approach to fine dining,” said Chef Chris Santos. “We want our guests to feel like every meal is a discovery—whether it’s a first bite of our famous Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Dumplings or sipping a craft cocktail that surprises the senses. Opening at Mohegan Sun is a dream, and we’re beyond excited to share this experience with new and returning fans.”
Handcrafted Cocktails & Curated Wine Selections
The beverage program at Beauty & Essex is just as captivating as the cuisine, featuring favorites like:
Beauty Elixir – Bombay Gin, La Marca Sparkling Rosé, cucumber, strawberry
The wine list also features over 20 hand-selected labels, including Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio (Italy) and BenMarco Malbec (Argentina).
A Speakeasy with a Hidden Entrance
At the heart of Beauty & Essex is its pawn shop-inspired entrance, a signature feature that surprises and delights first-time visitors. Curated by Lauren Kaminsky, aka “Gold Girl,” the modern-day pawn shop showcases a stunning collection of vintage treasures, all available for purchase. Guests can browse unique items such as Fender, Ibanez, Gretsch, Gold Tone and D’Angelico guitars, classic Vox amplifiers, retro wall art, vinyl records, and rare jewelry. Among the standout pieces are Beatles memorabilia and other one-of-a-kind collectibles that make for the perfect conversation starters.
Beyond this unexpected retail experience, the restaurant unfolds into a multi-room dining and cocktail haven, where dim lighting, vintage décor, and plush seating create a transportive and unforgettable atmosphere.
A Thrilling New Chapter in Mohegan Sun’s Dining Evolution
Beauty & Essex marks another exciting chapter in Mohegan Sun’s partnership with Tao Group Hospitality, joining the highly successful TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge. As Mohegan Sun continues to expand its dining and nightlife portfolio, Beauty & Essex stands out as a must-visit destination for food lovers, cocktail enthusiasts, and those seeking an unforgettable night out.
Reservations at Beauty & Essex can be made by visiting taogroup.com/venues. For more information and updates on special events planned at Beauty & Essex, guests can visit mohegansun.com.
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ABOUT JCJ ARCHITECTURE
JCJ Architecture is a forward-thinking and nationally ranked planning, architecture and interior design firm offering comprehensive services to clients in the hospitality, gaming, civic, K12 and higher education sectors. Founded in 1936, the employee-owned firm’s mission is to provide innovative design solutions that enhance the environment, enrich people’s lives and help organizations succeed.
With a long-standing reputation for business acumen and project delivery excellence, JCJ focuses on bringing the qualities of adaptability, integrity, respect and collaboration to a design process that leverages the unique qualities and potential of each project. JCJ collaborates with clients across the United States from offices located in Boston, Hartford, New York City, Phoenix, San Diego, Tulsa, and Las Vegas. For more information, please visit www.jcj.com.
ABOUT TAO GROUP HOSPITALITY
Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues. Tao Group Hospitality acquired Hakkasan Group in April 2021. The combined company operates over 80 branded locations in over 20 markets across four continents and features a collection of widely recognized hospitality brands. These include TAO, Hakkasan, Crane Club, OMNIA, Marquee, LAVO, Beauty & Essex, Yauatcha, Ling Ling, Cathédrale, Little Sister, The Highlight Room, Sake No Hana, Jewel, and more. Tao Group Hospitality is part of Mohari Hospitality, a global investment firm with a focus in luxury lifestyle and hospitality investments. Learn more at taogroup.com.
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, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, 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.
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 10, 2025) –– Revered Rock legend Alice Cooper is making his way to Mohegan Sun Arena when the icon behind hits such as “School’s Out,” “Welcome to My Nightmare,” “Billion Dollar Babies,” “Feed My Frankenstein,” and “No More Mr. Nice Guy” take the stage on Friday, May 23rd. The extraordinary live performance kicks off at 8:00pm.
Tickets to see Cooper live in concert go on sale Friday, February 14th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Rock fans can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, February 15th, subject to availability.
Alice Cooper pioneered a grandly theatrical brand of hard rock that was designed to shock. Drawing equally from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock, the group created a stage show that featured electric chairs, guillotines, fake blood and boa constrictors. He continues to tour regularly, performing shows worldwide with the dark and horror-themed theatrics that he’s best known for.
Having finally gotten back out on the concert trail in 2021-2022, Alice insists he’s still motivated to continue touring and recording albums, as well as making time for other projects, including most recently, Alice’s widely praised 2018 performance as King Herod in NBC-TV’s live production of Jesus Chris Superstar on Easter Sunday.
Released in February 2021, his latest album Detroit Stories, (produced again by Bob Ezrin) is inspired by the Garage Rock music of Detroit in the late Sixties, including several classic covers of Detroit hits from that era, recorded in Detroit with all Detroit musicians. It entered Billboard’s album sales chart at #1 the week of release, and also charted high upon release on the album charts in the UK, Germany, Australiia, Sweden and other countries.
Alice’s solo career skyrocketed in the late 1970’s, with a succession of hit singles, including “You & Me,” and classic albums, including Lace And Whiskey and From The Inside, and bigger and even more elaborate concert tours.
Twenty-plus years into the new millennium, Cooper continues to be very productive and busy, writing, recording and releasing the albums Brutal Planet, Dragon Town, The Eyes of Alice Cooper, Dirty Diamonds, Along Came a Spider, Welcome 2 My Nightmare, 2017’s Paranormal, and 2018’s Live at L’Olympia Paris, plus Old School 1964-1974, a limited edition box set celebrating the original band.
With his influence on Rock & Roll and popular culture long since acknowledged, there is little that Alice Cooper hasn’t achieved in his remarkable career, including platinum albums, sold-out tours and any number of honors and career achievement awards.
His latest album, “Road,” (produced again by Bob Ezrin), released in 2023, was co-written with, and recorded with, his longtime touring band, which features bassist Chuck Garric, drummer Glen Sobel, and guitarists Ryan Roxie, Tommy Henriksen and Nita Strauss.
As if that wasn’t enough, “Alice’s Attic,” Alice’s nightly radio show, continues to air on radio stations in the USA, Australia, and Germany. The show features his favorite classic rock songs along with his insider anecdotes about many of the artists.
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”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. 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 also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) 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.
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 10, 2025) –– Singer-songwriter James Arthur will bring his impressive catalog of hits to Mohegan Sun Arena when The X Factor winner performs a live show on Sunday, June 29th. The British sensation behind “Say You Won’t Let Go”, “Can I Be Him”, and “Sleepwalking” kicks off the Uncasville leg of The Pisces World Tour at 7:00pm.
Tickets to Arthur go on sale Friday, February 14th 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, February 15th, subject to availability.
James Arthur is poised to share a completely new side of himself, having undergone a journey of personal growth and self-acceptance that has led to some of his best music to date. The British star’s remarkable sixth album, Pisces, comes hot on the heels of 2024’s chart-topping Bitter Sweet Love, which was supported by a sold-out arena tour in the UK and Ireland. It’s a work with human connection at its heart, influenced by the Brit Award-nominated artist’s experiences as a father, a partner and a friend, melding influences spanning Pop, Rock, Americana and Indie.
The album’s title, Pisces, speaks to his intuitive, empathetic and multifaceted nature, but also to the dichotomous sound that permeates these songs. Fans will hear tracks that represent the push-and-pull of his longing to be understood, pitted against his instinct to hide away from the world. Some are hushed and introspective, while others blaze with life: “I’ve always been a dreamer, quite sensitive,” he says. “That crossover between dreams and reality was something that really spoke to me for this record.”
In the past, some critics have rushed to dismiss Arthur as a one-trick pony, perhaps blinkered by the ballads that have racked up hundreds of millions of streams and countless radio plays that, in 2024, saw him become one of a rare group of artists to win the Brits Billion award. He throws down the gauntlet on “Yeah, No”, a thrilling, breathless Rock number, before diving into the depths of “Water”, another curveball that sees him switch from a sultry Rock croon into an emotionally wrought cry. On “Hallelujah”, he tussles with questions of faith that have grown louder since the birth of his daughter.
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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”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. 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 also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) 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.
