Dec 17, 2019 | Entertainment
Performances by Morris Day & The Time, Cameo, SOS Band, Zapp Band, Lakeside and Rose Royce!
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 17, 2019) – The Funk comes to town with six performances in one show! See Morris Day & The Time, Cameo, SOS Band, Zapp Band, Lakeside and Rose Royce all at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, February 15th at 6:00pm.
Tickets are $45.00 and $35.00 and go on sale Friday, December 20th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, December 21st at 10:00am, subject to availability.
ABOUT MORRIS DAY & THE TIME: Born in Minneapolis, Day went to school with Prince Rogers Nelson and sang in Prince’s first band Grand Central. The Time was originally created as Prince’s alter ego to be seen as the cool, street wise Funk band contrasting Prince’s more soulful R&B sound. After looking at several lead vocalists, Prince wanted someone with mad talent so he cast his high school friend the funky, the fabulous Morris Day. Soon after, Morris Day and The Time were cast in Purple Rain which captured the exploding Minneapolis music scene at its peak.
Morris Day burst onto the public scene with the group’s self-titled album, The Time, which included “Get It Up,” “Cool,” and “Girl.” Soon after the world was introduced the prolific Minneapolis music marvel, the group went on to record three more albums, including What Time Is It? (Featuring the hits “777-9311,” “Wild and Loose,” “Walk,” and “Gigolos Get Lonely Too”) and Ice Cream Castle, (which included the hit “Jungle Love”). After three albums Morris Day launched his solo career, releasing three albums: The Color of Success, Daydreaming, and Guaranteed. Combined sales of Morris Day’s solo work and The Time is in excess of 10 million units.
ABOUT CAMEO: Founded, produced and led by drummer and Harlem native Larry Blackmon. Cameo made its debut via the 1977 album, Cardiac Arrest. This album included the hits, “We’re Going Out Tonight” and “Rigormortis.” Two more albums, We All Know Who We Are and Ugly Ego helped establish Cameo with their core audience. However, it was their fourth LP, Secret Omen, including the hits “I Just Want To Be” and “Sparkle,” that began the groups journey to a whole new level of popularity and earned them their first of many gold and platinum albums to come.
Between 1980 and 1985 Cameo released 7 LPs that spawned several Billboard Top 10 hits. In 1984, their album, She’s Strange shot to #1 on the charts in both the United States and London bringing them both Pop success and critical acclaim. In 1986, Cameo released the breakthrough album Word Up propelling them to worldwide superstar status. The Word Up album was Grammy nominated for “Album of the Year.” The title song “Word Up”, went to #1 on both the Pop and Black Music charts. The second single from that album, titled “Candy” also went to #1 on the Black Music charts. The third single from the Word Up album, “Back & Forth,” peaked at # 3 on the Billboard charts. (1987) The following year, Cameo released the Blackmon-Produced LP Machismo (1987).
Cameo, is one of the first R&B, Funk, Soul acts to establish a residency in Las Vegas. They maintained their core funkiness for nearly four decades lead & directed by Blackmon and they are still standing as one of the most popular Funk and Soul bands of its era. In the process, they have sold upwards of over 20 million records and to this day, Cameo still tours, selling out venues worldwide.
ABOUT SOS BAND: In 1977, the original band consisted of six talented musicians: Jason Bryant, Billy Ellis, Willie “Sonny” Killebrew, Bruno Speight, John A. Simpson, and James Earl Jones III and one extraordinary lead vocalist, Mary Davis. In 1980, The S.O.S. band name was chosen and a fitting choice as the Sounds of Success debut LP went gold, selling over 800,000 copies and held #2 spot on the R&B charts for three consecutive weeks. Skilled trumpeter/vocalist/percussionist, Abdul Ra’oof, joined the band during their first world tour. The bands success soared from 1981 to 1986, creating five albums all on R&B charts; Too, S.O.S. Band III, On The Rise and Sands of Time. In 1987, Mary Davis decided to pursue a solo career. The band recorded two more albums, Diamonds in the Raw and One Of Many Nights. August of 1994, Mary reunited with Abdul Ra’oof and together they reconstructed a new band with the same unique Funk the S.O.S. Band was known for during the 80s. The band continues to tour the world and create new music working diligently to continue the great music.
ABOUT ZAPP BAND: Zapp unleashes funky, high-energy music with a contagious groove built for dancing, loving and good times. Made up of masterful musicians who have been getting down together since the late 1970s. Lester Troutman, Sr. (drums), Terry “Zapp” Troutman (talkbox, keyboards, bass), Bart Thomas (talkbox, vocals, keyboards, bass), Dale DeGroat (musical direction, keyboards, vocals), Thomas Troutman (keyboards, vocals), Riccardo Bray (guitar) and Anthony Arrington (sax) carry on the legacy of a tight-knit group of expert players and Funk, Soul and party band pioneers.
Over the course of 30 years, Zapp’s music has been sampled hundreds of times by artists around the globe, which has kept the band’s buzz going strong. Zapp’s music has had a profound effect on west coast Hip-Hop, featured in songs by Jay Z, Lil’ Kim, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Ice Cube and many others. Though Roger sadly passed away in 1999, the thrilling Zapp legacy lives on, fueled by his original creative spirit, with the hard-working, fearless current lineup still cooking up crafty new material and playing to throngs of jumping fans.
ABOUT LAKESIDE: The Original Lakeside journey began when a group of high school students from Dayton, Ohio formed a singing group and backup band which later morphed into a Funk band that landed a recording deal with Solar Records. Made up of talented musicians and a ferocious stamina that has sustained them for more than 40 years, seven of the nine original members still maintain. Lakeside was the first band to successfully use a “theme” for each album cover. The sound of Funk hits such as “All The Way Live,” “Raid,” and “Outrageous,” are known to draw people to the dance floor. Lakeside’s soulful ballads demonstrate their versatility, style and perfect mix of vocals and band.
ABOUT ROSE ROYCE: In their 35 year recording history, Rose Royce music is currently being played on radio stations all over the world, such sensations as “Car Wash” “Wishing on a Star,” “I Wanna Get Next To You,” just to name a few. Rose Royce is a multi-platinum selling recordings artist, best known for their great ballads and are one of the funkiest bands around. Dazzling audiences worldwide, Rose Royce currently tours the United States as well as other parts of the world with their amazing and exciting show. The Grammy award winning group has sold millions of copies of the albums Car Wash, In Full Bloom and Rose Royce Strikes Again. Rose Royce is a versatile group who possesses a multitude of talent and charisma and has successfully managed to stay fresh and attract new fans.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” 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.
Dec 17, 2019 | Entertainment
Stopping at Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday, July 1st with special guests Steel Pulse, The Green, Keznamdi & DJ Mackle
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 17, 2019) – Grammy-nominated Reggae/Rock band, Rebelution, have announced their Good Vibes Summer Tour 2020 with friends Steel Pulse, The Green, Keznamdi and DJ Mackle. The tour stops at Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday, July 1st at 6:00pm.
Tickets are $35.00 and $25.00 and go on sale Friday, December 20th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, December 21st at 10:00am, subject to availability.
Fifteen years into an effervescent career, California Reggae band and touring juggernaut Rebelution remains abundantly creative. Its members (singer/guitarist/lyricist Eric Rachmany, keyboardist Rory Carey, drummer Wesley Finley, and bassist Marley D. Williams) are as focused and committed as they are easygoing and laid-back. Free Rein, their sixth studio album, while still rooted in the Jamaican inspiration that Rebelution’s songs and sounds have always paid homage to, takes experimental leaps and new adventures too, welcoming old fans and new audiences alike. Ever-expanding, the Rebelution phenomenon continues to spread good vibes on tour, and in the studio.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” 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.
Dec 16, 2019 | Entertainment
Live Friday, February 21st
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 16, 2019) – Ice Cube, one of Rap history’s important figures, comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, February 21st at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $39.00 and $29.00 and go on sale Friday, December 20th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, December 21st at 10:00am, subject to availability.
Ice Cube began his career two decades ago with N.W.A — aka the World’s Most Dangerous Group. After penning some of the most memorable lyrics on N.W.A’s groundbreaking tracks “Straight Outta Compton” and “Fuck Tha Police,” Ice Cube broke away at the height of the group’s success. As he moved on to launch his solo career, his debut studio album AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted (Priority, 1990) sold more than a million copies. A concept album about the fall and rise of the black man, Ice Cube’s solo sophomore effort Death Certificate (Priority, 1991) debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, eventually selling over two million copies. His impressive musical career also includes the multi-platinum success of his two-part album War & Peace, as well as the hit albums Lethal Injection, Bootlegs & B-Sides, The Predator, the gold-certified and independently released Laugh Now, Cry Later, Raw Footage, and I Am The West (a 2010 release that debuted at #22 on the Billboard 200 and proved to be one of the most successful independent releases in Hip-Hop that year).
In 2015, Cube’s film production company, Cube Vision, released the Oscar-nominated and critically acclaimed N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton via Universal Pictures. The film broke box-office records, emerging as the #1 film release for three consecutive weeks and grossing over $201 million worldwide.
Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of N.W.A in 2016, Ice Cube was honored with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017. To date, he’s sold over 10 million solo albums.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” 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.
Dec 16, 2019 | Food & Beverage, General News, Travel & Leisure
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 16, 2019) – Restaurant Week is back at Mohegan Sun! From Sunday, January 19th through Thursday, January 23rd, guests can please their palate with exclusive dining offers at many of Mohegan Sun’s premier restaurants and eateries!
Guests can enjoy a three course meal at BALLO Italian Restaurant for $32. The first course is the choice of a classic Caesar salad, a house salad, an arugula salad or meatballs pomodoro. For the main course, options include rigatoni, chicken parmigiana, organic salmon, chicken francese, or a braised pork shank. Guests can top off the decadent meal with a cannoli made with Kahlúa, dark chocolate and espresso.
A three course meal at SolToro s $22 and starts with either Mexican wontons or SolToro nachos. For the main course, guests can devour a street taco entrée, served with rice and beans. Options include the Cochinita Pibil, Pollo Asado, Baja Fish, Shrimp Verde or the Gringo. Dessert is the chef’s selection!
Michael Jordan’s Steak House’s three course meal is $49 and starts with a classic Caesar salad or a bowl of crab and lobster bisque. Main course offerings include organic black pearl salmon with a citrus reduction, broccolini and a praline crumble; a petite filet mignon with bone marrow butter, truffle mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus; or basil brined chicken with smoked fingerling hash and parmesan velouté. Complete the meal with a special chef’s choice dessert.
Revel in Restaurant Week with a three course meal for $35 at Todd English’s Tuscany. Guests can choose between a Caesar or Tuscan salad for the first course. Next up is either spaghetti polpettine, fettuccini carbonara, chicken parmesan, or crispy skin salmon. For dessert, guests can treat themselves to either snickerdoodle crème brûlée or a small fallen chocolate cake.
Over at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, feast on a 14 oz. blackened ribeye served with mashed potatoes and the daily vegetable for $26.
At Bobby’s Burger Palace, try the Crunchburger – your choice of beef, turkey or chicken, American cheese and potato chips – with fries and a shake for $15.
Jasper White’s Summer Shack is serving up a three course meal for $40. First up is a Caesar salad. Next is the Winter Seafood Scampi – lobster, shrimp, mussels, calamari, sundried tomatoes, butternut squash and spinach over linguine. Enjoy the apple crunch for dessert. The three course meal at Jasper White’s Summer Shack is for dine-in only. Price does not include tax or gratuity, and this offer may not be combined with other discounts.
Indulge in some delicious sushi at Sushi Koya. For $35, guests can try the dinosaur egg (chef’s special spicy tuna wrapped with fresh avocado, crunch and spicy mayo) and one criashi (eight pieces of chef’s choice sashimi, shrimp, crab, seaweed, and avocado over rice). This special is dine-in only, price does not include tax or gratuity. This offer may not be combined with other discounts.
Tom’s Urban is celebrating Restaurant Week 2020 with a three-part meal for $20.20. First up is either chicken pot stickers or fried pickles. The entrée is a choice between a chicken club sandwich, the All American burger, or the Mediterranean tapas platter. Guests can add garlic fries, sweet potato fries or a house salad to make the meal complete!
Dine with Seasons Buffet and enjoy 20% off. For more information about hours and pricing, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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 80 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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Dec 13, 2019 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 13, 2019) – The 17th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest presented by MSC Cruises is switching up the brunch game with two brand new events: Brunch Battle and Champagne Brunch, both taking place on Sunday, January 26th. Tickets to all events are on sale now via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. Prices may be subject to increase if purchased the day of the event.
Brunch Battle
This year, Sun Wine & Food Fest presented by MSC Cruises kicks brunch up a notch with an epic battle! Two local chefs will go head-to-head in the Uncas Ballroom with only 30 minutes to create the best brunch to present to celebrity judges Aarón Sanchez, Amanda Freitag, Maneet Chauhan and Marc Murphy. The “Brunch Battle Champion” will win a $1,000 Mohegan Sun gift card and have their brunch featured as a special menu item at Todd English’s Tuscany. Ralphie Aversa of DISH Network’s DISH Studio will host the event, giving the play-by-play of each exciting moment between the two talented chefs. Additionally, guests can enjoy a brunch buffet with complimentary cocktails as the competition heats up! Chefs can submit their applications to the Mohegan Sun website. The deadline for submissions is Monday, January 13th at Noon.
The Brunch Battle is from 10:00am – 1:00pm in the Uncas Ballroom on Sunday, January 26th. Tickets are $90.
Champagne Brunch
Join Mohegan Sun’s newest ultra-lounge novelle for Champagne Brunch to wrap up the Sun Wine & Food Fest Weekend! Guests will have the chance to mix and mingle with celebrities while Brandi Cyrus spins a live DJ set. Tickets are $20 and food is available for purchase separately from an á la carte brunch menu. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend the event.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates! For the full list of Sun Wine & Food Fest presented by MSC Cruises events, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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 80 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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Dec 11, 2019 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Access Hollywood co-anchors Kit Hoover and Mario Lopez to serve as co-hosts for
December 19th, two-hour live telecast.
NEW YORK, NY (December 11, 2019) – Superstore co-star Lauren Ash, Queer Eye culture expert Karamo and singer/songwriter/actress Kelly Rowland have been selected as judges for the upcoming Miss America 2020 broadcast, which returns to NBC for a two-hour live special Thursday, December 19th at 8:00pm ET/PT from Mohegan Sun.
The trio will judge the 51 compelling candidates based on messages of female strength, independence and empowerment in the candidates’ efforts in the areas of scholarship, talent and social impact.
Access Hollywood co-anchors Kit Hoover and Mario Lopez will co-host.
At the end of the telecast, one candidate will be chosen for the job of Miss America 2020 to build upon the work of Miss America 2019, Nia Franklin. Franklin has been promoting her social impact initiative “Advocating for the Arts” through appearances at colleges and universities and has taken part in many other events, including making numerous visits to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
This year features prominent roles for the judges, real interaction with the candidates and a chance to really get to know each of the finalists before the judges decide who gets the job and the crown of Miss America.
The star-studded production team includes many women as the Miss America Organization ushers in a new era of progressiveness and inclusiveness. The show’s new format will be led by a female co-executive producer (Meredith McGinn), director (Sandra Restrepo) and choreographer (Danielle Flora).
Miss America 2020 offers a new take on what many consider America’s very first reality show. It’s a perfect blend of Miss America history with the added excitement, intrigue and entertainment of today’s very best competition shows.
The show will be executive produced by John Irwin, whose Irwin Entertainment is producing the new NBC late night show A Little Late With Lilly Singh. His credentials include stand-up specials for Adam Sandler, John Mulaney, Norm MacDonald and Nikki Glaser as well as Red Nose Day, NBC’s New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly and Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks.
For the first time in more than 15 years, the show will be led by a female director. Emmy Award-nominated helmer Sandra Restrepo has directed a multitude of live shows, including the first live televised musical performance of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway sensation Hamilton, the Radio Disney Music Awards and MTV’s live music series Wonderland. Restrepo also served as the show director on over 250 episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Also joining the Miss America 2020 production team is Meredith McGinn as co-executive producer. McGinn is the Senior Vice President of NBC-owned COZI TV, news brand LX and LX.TV, an award-winning production company that produces weekly lifestyle programs in addition to live specials and red-carpet specials such as the Golden Globes, Emmy Awards and Rose Parade.
Other leading names behind the scenes include Tim Bock as co-executive producer, lighting design by Oscar Dominguez of The Voice, production design by Joe Stewart and writer Jon Macks, whose previous credits include the Oscars, Golden Globes and Emmy Awards.
Saturday Night Live choreographer Danielle Flora also joins the production team to enhance the show’s new format.
Miss America 2020 will take place in Mohegan Sun’s award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena and preliminary competitions, which start this Sunday, December 15th, will take place in the Earth Expo Center. For ticket information, visit mohegansun.com.
ABOUT LAUREN ASH
Lauren Ash stars as Dina in the hit NBC comedy Superstore and as Scorpia in the Netflix original animated series She-Ra and the Princess of Power. She recently launched a podcast titled Giving It Up for Less, where she has friends and colleagues join her to overshare real stories about their lives that they probably shouldn’t tell. Ash previously co-starred with Rebel Wilson in ABC’s Super Fun Night, which won the People’s Choice Award for Best New Comedy Series and Comedy Central’s Another Period. On the film side, Ash was in the critically acclaimed and Academy-Award nominated film The Disaster Artist, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 and Lars and the Real Girl. Hailing from Toronto, Ash is an alumnus of the Second City Toronto and Chicago main stages. She was nominated for an ACTRA Award (Canada’s SAG Awards) for her performance in the film Dirty Singles and was the winner of a Canadian Screen Award (Canada’s Emmys) for a guest-starring role on the CTV sitcom Spun Out.
ABOUT KARAMO
Karamo is a culture expert on the Netflix reboot of the award-winning series Queer Eye. Karamo is tasked with making over the hearts and minds of individuals by helping them to confront and grow beyond internal and external issues. His memoir, Karamo: My Story of Embracing Purpose, Healing, and Hope, explores how the challenges in his own life have allowed him to forever transform the lives of those in need. Karamo began his television career in 2004 as a housemate on the MTV hit series The Real World. He was the first openly gay African-American in the history of reality television. Karamo was the recipient of the “2018 Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award” and was also invited by the Obama Administration to create policy and legislation supporting LGBTQ youth and their allies. He continues to work and support the President Obama Foundation and the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance and is a graduate of Florida A&M University.
ABOUT KELLY ROWLAND
Four-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and executive producer Kelly Rowland is a global Pop superstar. On her own, she is a platinum-certified recording artist with over 40 million records sold, but she’s also known all over the world as a founding and cherished member of Destiny’s Child, the best-selling female group of all time. The group’s list of chart toppers include many #1 singles in the U.S. and more than 75 million albums sold worldwide. Rowland has blossomed into a stunning solo artist having released four successful studio albums. Simon Cowell tapped her as a judge for the popular UK series The X Factor. Rowland executive produced and starred in the film Merry Liddle Christmas, which aired in November on Lifetime. She will next be seen in director Justin Simien’s new independent feature Bad Hair, which will premiere at Sundance.
ABOUT KIT HOOVER
Kit Hoover is host of Access Hollywood, Access Daily and All Access. She made her television debut in 1995 as a cast member on the original season of MTV’s Road Rules. Soon after she joined King World Production as their entertainment reporter for American Journal. Hoover then went to Fox News in 1999 as a correspondent for Fox Broadcasting Company’s newsmagazine, FOX Files. In 2003, she started as host for ESPN2’s Cold Pizza, and also served as a guest judge on ESPN’s reality contest, Dream Job. Hoover has appeared several times as a guest host on The View and from 2008-2009, she hosted TLC’s lifestyle makeover series, Real Simple, Real Life, based upon the magazine Real Simple. She served as the host of ABC’s Shaq Vs., a reality show starring Shaquille O’Neal in 2010, and hosted Celebrity Home Raiders on Lifetime. She served as host of Animal Planet’s live two-hour special, Give a Dog a Home, which aired in December. She resides with her husband and three children in Los Angeles.
ABOUT MARIO LOPEZ
Mario Lopez is a host of NBC’s Access Hollywood, and has signed an over-all development deal with NBCUniversal. Additionally, Lopez created and serves as executive producer of the upcoming Netflix scripted series The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia. He is also producing the reboot of Saved by the Bell for NBC’s new streaming service Peacock. Lopez currently hosts the national iHeart radio programs On with Mario Lopez and iHeartRadio Countdown with Mario Lopez. Lopez is a constant presence on the Pop culture scene with a legion of fans across the board. Some of Lopez’s acting credits include This Is Us, Jane the Virgin, Nip/Tuck and Saved by the Bell, among many others. In 2008, Lopez made his Broadway debut as Zach in the revival of A Chorus Line, where he met his wife, Courtney. They have three children.
ABOUT THE MISS AMERICA ORGANIZATION
The Miss America Organization, a 501(c) (4), is one of the most recognizable household names in America working to empower young women through education and service. The Miss America Organization is comprised of 51 licensed state organizations, including all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Miss America candidates contribute tens of thousands of community service hours annually and have raised more than $17 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Miss America scholarships since 2007. The Miss America Foundation, a 501(c) (3), provides academic, community service, and other scholarships to young women.
Follow “The Miss America Organization” on social media
Facebook: @missamerica
Twitter: @MissAmericaOrg
Instagram: @missamerica
Official website: www.MissAmerica.org
Hashtag: #MissAmerica
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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 80 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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Dec 10, 2019 | Food & Beverage, General News, Travel & Leisure
Celebrate Christmas and New Years with dining and retail specials across property
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 10, 2019) – ‘Tis the season at Mohegan Sun, and celebrations are taking place for Christmas and New Years with a variety of holiday dining and retail specials across property. Guests can dine and unwind with favorites like Hash House A Go Go, Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain, Todd English’s Tuscany, and more!
Christmas at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House includes a traditional ham dinner featuring honey baked ham covered in house-made golden raisin and tomato chutney, served with a side of the daily vegetable, mashed potatoes and stuffing for $18. This dinner is available on Christmas Day, with doors opening at 2:00pm.
Hash House A Go Go is bringing the holiday cheer with some festive dining specials!
- Guests who try the peppermint bark pancake will get a famous Hash House A Go Go pancake with crushed candy canes cooked inside, topped with whipped cream and a side of hot fudge sauce for $10.99.
- The cream cheese stuffed French toast for $14.99 has cream cheese sandwiched between two pieces of milk bread and dipped in banana cream batter, grilled to perfection and topped with blueberries and blackberries. This special is also available in the tractor option – add two eggs any style with the choice of bacon, sausage links, turkey sausage patties or potatoes for an addition fee.
- Those looking for a savory option can devour the house-cooked Prime Rib served with mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, au jus and a horseradish cream for $24.99.
- The shrimp scampi with angel hair pasta for $19.99 includes sautéed shrimp atop a bed of angel hair pasta, tomatoes, green onions and garlic tossed in a lemon butter wine sauce.
- For dessert, enjoy the gingerbread bread pudding for $9.99. This holiday twist on Hash House A Go Go’s famous bread pudding is mixed with gingerbread spices and served alongside vanilla bean ice cream topped with a house-made caramel sauce.
Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain is serving up a special holiday three-course meal for $150. First course is a classic Bar Americain Caesar salad. The main course is surf and turf – twin 6 oz. filet mignons with steamed lobster, goat cheese mashed potatoes and California flat leaf spinach (guests can substitute the steamed lobster for hot or cold crab legs for an additional $25). Dessert is chocolate cream pie, and guests can take dinner to the next level with a 375 ml. bottle of champagne for $50. Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain is open on Christmas Day from 5:00pm – 9:00pm, and from 4:30pm – 11:00pm on New Year’s Eve. OpenTable reservations are available.
The Christmas special at Todd English’s Tuscany features braised veal osso bucco and risotto alla Milanese for $60. Christmas hours are from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. On New Year’s Eve, guests can enjoy an 18 oz. bone-in ribeye, butter poached Alaskan king crab, EVOO silk potatoes, petit asparagus and a Béarnaise sauce for $75. New Year’s Eve hours are from 4:30pm – 11:00pm. Todd English’s Tuscany is offering a New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch with a special limited menu instead of lunch service on Wednesday, January 1st from 10:00am – 2:00pm for $50 per person. OpenTable reservations are available.
New Year’s Eve specials at Jasper White’s Summer Shack include The Baller – 1 lb. Alaskan king crab legs, 1 lb. steamed lobster, eight oysters, eight littlenecks, four cocktail shrimp, two oyster tuna sashimi and a bottle of Chloe Prosecco, or The Lobster Surf and Turf – grilled lobster tail and filet mignon with bordelaise sauce, mashed potatoes and seasoned vegetables.
Guests who spend New Year’s Eve with Sushi Koya can enjoy specials like the Miso Toro – seared toro with steamed asparagus, mango salsa and miso sauce, or the Tiger’s Eye – smoked salmon and stuffed squid with ponzu sauce.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House, Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe and SolToro have special holiday hours:
Michael Jordan’s Steak House
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day: 3:00pm – 9:00pm
December 26th – December 28th: Open at 4:00pm
New Year’s Eve: 3:00pm – Midnight
New Year’s Day: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe
Christmas Eve: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Christmas Day: Noon – 11:00pm
New Year’s Eve: 11:00am – Midnight
New Year’s Day: 11:00am – 11:00pm
SolToro
Christmas Eve: 3:00pm – 10:00pm
Christmas Day: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
New Year’s Eve: 4:00pm – Midnight
New Year’s Day: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
End the holiday season on a sweet note at Carlo’s Bakery with the new peppermint cannoli, peppermint brownie or gingerbread cookies.
Guests can get some last-minute holiday shopping done at Galina’s! On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, all Clara Sun Woo clothing is 25% off. Excludes previous sales, all sales are final.
Join Avalon for their Annual Christmas party on Saturday, December 21st. Guests who donate a toy to Toys for Tots receive free cover on Friday, December 20th and Saturday, December 21st. Those who are feeling extra festive and show up in Santa or elf costumes also receive free cover.
Operating hours at Kids Quest/Cyber Quest have been extended for the holiday season starting Sunday, December 22nd! Additionally, anyone who receives an invoice of $50 or more between November 29th – December 20th will receive $10 in Quest Cash. Quest Cash can be used on child care entertainment and concessions for future invoices of over $30 or more, and is redeemable between January 6th, 2020 – January 26th, 2020. For more information on holiday hours and Quest Cash, visit the Kids Quest/Cyber Quest website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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 80 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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Dec 10, 2019 | Entertainment
Live December 20th with The Mohegan Sun All-Stars
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 10, 2019) – Mohegan Sun All-Stars founder and famed front man, David Foster, will be singing to his fans for the last time on Friday, December 20th in Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den. It’s a retirement from a passion he’s enjoyed for a lifetime due to health issues.
David helped form Mohegan Suns first and only “house band,” David Foster & The Mohegan Sun All-Stars, who have performed for over twenty years. The band was inducted into the Wolf Den Hall of Fame on June 15, 2015. For decades, David Foster, owner of Shaboo Productions, has produced countless fundraising concerts to support local non-profit organizations. He gave his voice and band while he showcased many notable entertainers that delighted audiences while giving back to his community.
“David Foster has long been part of Mohegan’s entertainment family and will be forever part of our history,” states Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s (MGE) President of Sports & Entertainment, Tom Cantone. “He helped put Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den on the map and was our first and only house band to play in the venue over a span of two decades. We will be forever grateful for the magic he and his band created on stage for all to enjoy and remember forever!”
To share a special evening of fabulous entertainment and a tribute to a beloved entertainer, plan to attend David Foster’s final farewell performance on December 20th in Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den.
Dec 9, 2019 | Entertainment
Global superstar and queen of Christmas to donate $1 from each ticket sold to Toys For Tots
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 9, 2019) – Global singing and songwriting icon, Mariah Carey, is encouraging fans to bring unwrapped toys with them to her “All I Want For Christmas Is You” show on Thursday, December 12th at Mohegan Sun Arena as donation to Toys for Tots. $1 from each ticket sold to her Christmas shows will benefit Toys for Tots, a 72-year national charitable program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, which provides happiness and hope to less fortunate children during each Christmas holiday season.
Tickets to Mariah Carey’s Mohegan Sun performance are $499.00, $299.00, $199.00, $129.50, $79.50. $59.50 and $49.50 and on sale now at Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com. Tickets will are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
ABOUT MARIAH CAREY
Mariah Carey is the best-selling female artist of all time with more than 200 million albums sold to date and 18 Billboard Hot 100 #1 singles (17 self-penned), more than any solo artist in history. Mariah is a singer/songwriter/producer recognized with multiple Grammy awards, numerous American Music Awards, Billboard’s “Top Female Artist of All Time,” Billboard‘s “Artist of the Decade” award, Billboard’s “Icon Award,” the World Music Award for “World’s Best Selling Female Artist of the Millennium,” and BMI’s “Icon Award” for her outstanding achievements in songwriting, to name a few – with her distinct five-octave vocal range, prolific songwriting, and producing talent. Mariah is truly the template of the modern Pop performance. Mariah’s ongoing impact has transcended the music industry to leave an indelible imprint upon the world at large. She made her entry into the world of independent film with her landmark performance in “WiseGirls” starring alongside Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino and Melora Walters. In 2009, Mariah was recognized with the “Breakthrough Performance” award at the Palm Spring International Film Festival for her critically acclaimed role in Lee Daniels’ “Precious.” Mariah went on to appear in Daniels’ stellar ensemble piece “The Butler” (2013). A Congressional Award recipient, Mariah has generously donated her time and energy to a range of philanthropic causes near to her heart including Save the Music, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, World Hunger Relief, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation, among many others. A tremendous supporter of children’s charities, both domestic and international, Mariah founded Camp Mariah in partnership with the Fresh Air Fund, a retreat for inner city children to explore career development. Mariah is represented by Roc Nation, CAA and Imprint PR. For more information visit mariahcarey.com.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” 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.
Dec 9, 2019 | Gaming, General News, Poker Tournaments, Special Events
The $50,000 Guarantee Texas Hold’Em Tournament will Have a Final Table on Saturday, January 4th
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 9, 2019) – Mohegan Sun Poker is
excited to announce the first Texas Hold’Em tournament of 2020 when the “Holiday Hangover Tournament” arrives on Thursday, January 2nd. Taking place in the Mohegan Sun Poker Room, now located in the Hall of Lost Tribes in Casino of the Earth, the tournament will feature three flights across two days, finishing with a final day on Saturday, January 4th. The buy-in is $230.00 and players can register at the Mohegan Sun Poker Room.
In the $50,000 guarantee “Holiday Hangover Tournament,” players must make the final day (January 4th) to be in the money, where the field will net out to approximately 12%. Blinds will also increase every 30 minutes, after starting at 100/100. Additionally, players who show up in the first level will receive a bonus of 5,000 in chips!
The following is the tournament schedule:
*Starting stack: 25,000
- January 2nd — Flight A: 11:00am | Flight B: 5:00pm
- January 3rd — Flight C: 11:00am
- January 4th – Day Two / Final Day: 11:00am
“The Holiday Hangover Tournament will be an exciting multi-day event for Poker players, and one of the first to be held in our new Poker Room, which has received strong feedback due it’s more convenient location in Casino of the Earth with food & beverage options within the same space,” said Trevor Newman, Director of Table Games at Mohegan Sun. “Last year this tournament had more than 700 entrants and awarded $28,294 to first place!”
For further information on this tournament, and other events and schedules in the Mohegan Sun Poker Room, visit: mohegansun.com/playing/poker.html
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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 80 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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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