Oct 23, 2019 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: Mohegan Sun welcomes Vinny Guadagnino when he returns this November bringing his latest book, The Keto Guido Cookbook during a can’t-miss Winning Authors event.
WHEN: Sunday, November 10th
7:00pm – Live Discussion and Book Signing
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NOTE: Media opportunities are available. Please contact Elizabeth Woodmancy at 860.862.7840 or [email protected] for more information.
IN DETAIL: Fist pump your way to the new ultra-lounge venue, novelle on November 10th when Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors hosts reality TV personality Vinny Guadagnino of Jersey Shore, the latest Keto advocate dubbing himself “Keto Guido.” Take in tips & tricks from the live discussion, while enjoying a craft cocktail. Plus get your own copy of The Keto Guido Cookbook, to be signed by Vinny himself.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are $25.00 and include a copy of the book, complimentary cocktail and entrance to the Official Birthday Party with Vinny Guadagnino. Must have a ticket to enter novelle. Tickets must be purchased in advance through link.
The Official Birthday Party with Vinny Guadagnino will follow the Winning Authors event. Doors open at 9:00pm, no cover!
Oct 22, 2019 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Employment, Food & Beverage, General News
A 10,000 square-foot, 300-seat Pan-Asian restaurant to open at Mohegan Sun in 2020
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 22, 2019) – Mohegan Sun, one of the world’s leading integrated entertainment resort destinations, and Tao Group Hospitality today announced that TAO Restaurant will open inside Mohegan Sun’s flagship Connecticut property in 2020. The renowned dining experience at TAO Restaurant will be a welcomed addition to the food and beverage offerings at Mohegan Sun, and will be located off of Sky Tower’s beautiful hotel lobby.
“We are proud to have Tao Group Hospitality join us as a strategic restaurant partner as we continue to amplify Mohegan Sun as an all-encompassing destination for premium dining, entertainment and nightlife,” said Ray Pineault, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “With TAO Restaurant alongside as we answer the demand of today’s consumers looking for an exciting and interactive dining experience, the restaurant’s elevated model demonstrates Mohegan Sun’s commitment to providing guests from around the world with a hip and vibrant new restaurant to enjoy with friends and family.”
Tao Group Hospitality founders Rich Wolf, Marc Packer, Noah Tepperberg and Jason Strauss have nurtured the TAO brand through openings in New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Chicago since 2000. TAO Restaurant at Mohegan Sun, the sixth iteration of the brand, will offer a distinctive and memorable culinary destination.
“We are thrilled to introduce TAO Restaurant to guests at Mohegan Sun,” said Ralph Scamardella, Partner/Chef of Tao Group Hospitality. “The TAO brand has become synonymous with great food, elevated cocktails, a vibrant ambience, and overall spectacular setting for any occasion. For these reasons, we believe TAO will be a premiere destination at Mohegan Sun’s flagship property in 2020.”
The kitchen will be helmed by Partner/Chef Scamardella featuring a menu of elevated Pan-Asian fare. Guests will be able to dine on offerings from the sea, sky and land, with signature dishes that have become synonymous with the TAO brand such as the Satay of Chilean Sea Bass, Lobster Wontons, Peking Duck, Crispy Snapper in “Sand” and highly-lauded Tuna Sashimi Pringle. TAO Restaurant’s beverage program caters to Asian tastes with creative, approachable craft cocktails and a robust sake program.
“Aligning with highly-sought after and recognized brands with goals mutual to ours is a key component to sustaining a successful integrated entertainment resort,” said Mario Kontomerkos, Chief Executive Officer for Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment (MGE). “We are beyond excited to have Tao Group Hospitality join our impressive and growing list of strategic partners for our flagship Mohegan Sun property.”
TAO Restaurant at Mohegan Sun will be designed in collaboration with award-winning architecture and design firm Rockwell Group, which has worked with Tao Group Hospitality on 16 previous projects, as well as on various projects across Mohegan Sun. The new 10,000 square foot restaurant at Mohegan Sun will feature 300 seats and several notable TAO fixtures that guests have come to expect, including the Ink Lounge, sushi bar, and of course the 16-foot-tall Quan Yin statue anchoring the main dining room.
For more information, please visit TAOmohegansun.com.
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.
About Tao Group Hospitality
Tao Group Hospitality is a leading restaurant and nightlife company that develops, owns and operates many of the worlds most recognized restaurant and entertainment venues under various brands including but not limited to Tao, Marquee, Avenue, Lavo, Beauty & Essex, Vandal, The Highlight Room, Luchini and Koma in major markets across the world including New York City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago, Sydney and Singapore. Tao Group Hospitality operates all of the food and beverage outlets for Dream Hollywood in California and five hotels in New York which include Royalton Park Avenue, Dream Downtown, Dream Midtown, Moxy Times Square and Moxy Chelsea including brands PHD, Bodega Negra, The Rickey, Electric Room, Fishbowl, Legasea, Egghead, Magic Hour, Feroce, The Fleur Room Cathédrale, and Little Sister. Tao Group Hospitality’s corporate headquarters is located in New York City, with locally based managing partners and a full-time marketing and operations staff in every other market. For more information, please visit www.taogroup.com.
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Oct 17, 2019 | Entertainment
Performing inside the Arena on January 19th
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 17, 2019) – Bowzer and his Doo – Wop family return to Mohegan Sun to perform some of the best hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s. The latest installment of Bowzer’s Rock ‘N’ Doo – Wop Party Volume XIX is slated for Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, January 19th at 3:00pm.
Tickets are $35.00 and $25.00 and go on sale Monday, October 21st 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 Tuesday, October 22nd, subject to availability.
An incredible lineup of talent is set to take the stage for Bowzer’s Rock ‘N’ Doo-Wop Party Volume XIX that celebrates classic and legendary Rock & Roll, including:
Kenny Vance & The Planotones (“Lookin’ For An Echo”)
Lou Christie (“Lightning Strikes”; “Two Faces Have I”; “The Gypsy Cried”)
Gary “U.S.” Bonds (“Quarter To Three”; “New Orleans”; “This Little Girl”)
Jay Siegel’s Tokens (“The Lion Sleeps Tonight”; “Tonight I Fell In Love”; “Portrait Of My Love”)
Shirley Alston Reeves, original lead singer of The Shirelles (“Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”; “Soldier Boy”; “Baby, It’s You”)
The Dubs (“Could This Be Magic”; “Chapel of Dreams”; “Please Don’t Ask Me To Be Lonely”)
Joey Dee (“Peppermint Twist”; “What Kind Of Love Is This”)
Johnny Contardo, formerly of Sha Na Na (“Those Magic Changes”)
Bowzer & The Stingrays
Rocky & The Rollers
With Special Guest: Bobby Brooks Wilson, son of Jackie Wilson (“Lonely
Teardrops”; “Higher & Higher”; “That’s Why”)
The show is hosted by none other than Bowzer.
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.
Oct 16, 2019 | Boxing, Entertainment, Sports
WHAT: Mohegan Sun is proud to announce the newest Arena Walk of Fame inductee, mixed martial arts organization, Bellator MMA. Owned by media and entertainment giant Viacom, Bellator MMA has hosted over 20 events at Mohegan Sun Arena since their first show on April 10, 2009 at Bellator 2. In that span, there have been incredible moments along the way, including monumental title fights, season premieres and highly anticpated matchups in both the heavyweight and welterweight World Grand Prix tournaments. Bellator MMA’s President, Scott Coker, will be presented with the Walk of Fame star outside Mohegan Sun’s Box Office prior to Bellator 231 on the evening of October 25th. Special appearances at this public event will be made by MMA legends Royce Gracie and Chael Sonnen, as well as on-air personalities “Big” John McCarthy and Jay Glazer.
WHEN/ WHERE: Friday, October 25th at 4:00pm; Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office Forecourt
WHO: Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s Senior Vice President of Entertainment: Tom Cantone; Bellator MMA President: Scott Coker
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun Arena’s most memorable performers including Bon Jovi, KISS, Rod Stewart, Taylor Swift, Mötley Crüe, Keith Urban and so many more have been honored as Walk of Famers and have stars lining the floor by Mohegan Sun’s Box Office. Bellator MMA returns to Mohegan Sun Arena for massive doubleheader on October 25th & 26th.
Friday: Bellator 231 headlined by Frank Mir and Roy Nelson in an explosive heavyweight rematch; Saturday: Rory Macdonald meets Douglas Lima in the Welterweight World Grand Prix Finals for the world title and one million dollars. This sets the perfect timing to recognize the Bellator MMA organization as the 34th inductee into the Walk of Fame.
The Walk of Fame award recognizes those individuals who have made significant contributions to the success of Mohegan Sun as the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination. All of the individuals inducted into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame will have their name engraved on a plaque that will be permanently located at the entrance to Mohegan Sun Arena.
For more information, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment.
*Media and public are invited to attend the induction ceremony.
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.”
Oct 15, 2019 | Entertainment, General News
Starring The Goo Goo Dolls, Hanson, Andy Grammer and Dean Lewis
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 15, 2019) – 96.5 TIC returns to Mohegan Sun Arena with their All – Star Christmas show starring the Goo Goo Dolls, Hanson, Andy Grammer and Dean Lewis. All bringing the holiday spirit on Friday, December 13th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $65.00, $45.00 and $35.00 and go on sale Friday, October 18th 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, October 19th at 10:00am, subject to availability.
ABOUT GOO GOO DOLLS: Goo Goo Dolls uphold an unbreakable connection to countless fans. Their influence has been fortified by a catalog replete with the unforgettable smashes “Name,” “Iris” and “Slide,” which were all included in the top 25 of Billboard’s “Top 100 Pop Songs 1992 – 2012” chart, as well as numerous other hits such as “Black Balloon,” “So Alive” and many more. To date, they’ve sold 12 million albums worldwide, earned four Grammy award nominations and made history by notching 14 Top 10 hits at Hot AC – “the most of any artist in history.” Notably, “Iris” dominated the Hot 100 Pop Chart at #1 for 18 straight weeks. Among 11 full – length records, A Boy Named Goo [1995] went double – platinum, Dizzy Up The Girl went quadruple – platinum, and Gutterflower [2002] and Let Love In [2006] both went gold as Something for the Rest of Us [2010] and Magnetic [2013] bowed in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top 200. 2016’s Boxes attracted the praise of People and Huffington Post as Noisey, Consequence of Sound, and more featured them. In 2017, the You Should Be Happy EP spawned another anthem in the form of “Use Me,” which quickly generated 3 million – plus Spotify streams. Goo Goo Dolls will be releasing their brand new live album The Audience is That Way (The Rest of the Show) [Live], Vol. 2 on November 23rd.
ABOUT HANSON: In 2017, the trio of brothers who make up Pop-Rock trio HANSON celebrated 25 years of playing music together selling millions of albums, receiving multiple Grammy nominations, and reaching fans world-wide. To celebrate the landmark year, HANSON launched the “Middle Of Everywhere 25th Anniversary World Tour,” alongside a greatest hits collection of the same name, which included the single “I Was Born,” that highlighted the undeniable staying power of the band with sold-out concerts across the globe and released a widely praised second holiday album Finally It’s Christmas. The year’s projects set the course for the next chapter, marked by a continued focus on their music, and dedication to their fan community.
Founded in 1992, brothers Isaac, Taylor and Zac spent their first five years building a fan base performing both Classic Rock ‘n’ Roll and Soul music and their own original material, to form their own unique blend of harmony-driven, soulful Pop-Rock. After two independent albums, HANSON released their major label debut in 1997, and saw a meteoric rise with the international smash single “Mmmbop” from the album Middle Of Nowhere, which garnered multiple Grammy nominations and five consecutive top 40 singles, including “Where’s The Love,” “I Will Come To You” and “Weird”. Continuing the momentum with their critically acclaimed sophomore release This Time Around, more hit singles and extensive touring deepened the band’s connection with their fans, and helped to cement their place as one of the world’s leading artists.
In 2003, HANSON created 3CG Records, the decision to form the label was ahead of its time with few high level mainstream artists choosing to self-release, but with the new label the band was able to establish stability in a very turbulent music business, starting a new era for themselves. Their first independent release, Underneath in 2004, was a #1 Billboard Independent Album, and helped establish HANSON as one of the most successful independent bands to date. Since then HANSON has released three more studio albums, The Walk, Shout It Out, and ANTHEM, as well as an ongoing stream of special products and live albums through their label, and toured the world, continuing to focus on cultivating a vibrant global fanbase. The group has sold over 16 million albums to date.
ABOUT ANDY GRAMMER: Since his 2011 self-titled debut, Grammer has consistently delivered stratosphere-size smashes buoyed by impressive range, deft musicality, and endless charisma. By 2019, he scored six chart-topping hits – each certified gold or better by the RIAA. The artist’s breakout “Keep Your Head Up” and its follow-up “Fine By Me” are both certified platinum. His 2014 sophomore offering, Magazines or Novels, went gold and yielded the gold “Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah).” During this chapter, the single “Honey, I’m Good” reached quadruple-platinum status globally, emerging as “one of the best-selling songs of 2015.” He maintained this streak on 2017’s The Good Parts. The standout “Fresh Eyes” tallied over 500 million streams, achieving a platinum plaque. Not to mention, he consistently sold out headline gigs everywhere.
As he retreated into writing mode in 2018, sharp self-awareness and a healthy sense of pressure pushed him to deliver at the highest level possible. Rather than look outward, he turned inward. That brings us to Grammer’s fourth full-length, NAIVE [S-Curve Records/BMG]. This time around, he changed up the process, incorporating robust instrumentation from the jump. The energy coursed through the first single “Don’t Give Up On Me.” Featured in the big screen drama Five Feet Apart, the song has already clocked 50 million total streams since release and was just added to the biggest playlist in the world, Spotify’s ‘Today’s Top Hits.’ “Don’t Give Up On Me” has also penetrated the streaming world on a global level with the track landing on over 30 Spotify Viral 50 charts throughout the world. With its lithely picked acoustic guitar and handclaps, it immediately empowers on the chant, “Even when nobody else believes, I’m not going down that easily, so don’t give up on me.”
ABOUT DEAN LEWIS: Dean Lewis, a singer-songwriter from Sydney, released his album A Place We Knew in March 2019. The album shares songs of hope and heartbreak built around Lewis’ passionate voice, deeply personal storytelling and his familiar, raw brand of acoustic songwriting. It tells stories about the seismic change in his life brought on by the success of 2016 debut single “Waves,” after which the songwriter found himself traveling the globe and living out of hotel rooms, to the detriment of his relationship at the time.
In 2016, Dean teamed up with producers Edd Holloway and Nick Atkinson, a partnership that not only led to “Waves,” “Be Alright” and a significant portion of A Place We Knew, but set in motion a whirlwind 24 months as Lewis went from an unknown to a globally recognized hit maker. Throughout that period, during which he toured the world and released his debut EP, 2017’s Same Kind Of Different, Lewis came to gain a better understanding of who he is as an artist.
“The EP was me throwing things at a wall. I didn’t really know who I was. Now I have a good sense of what’s me,” he states, pointing to three key ingredients that unite his work: “The way I write lyrics, which is very first person; the acoustic guitar; and the rawness. They’re the three things that tie it all together.”
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.
Oct 14, 2019 | Entertainment
Performing for three days, December 28th, 29th and 30th
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 14, 2019) – Mohegan Sun rings in the New Year with the dazzling performances of Cirque Celebration 2020, a unique and exclusive cirque celebration from the famed Cirque Dreams entertainment brand and Broadway director Neil Goldberg. This electrifying stage production will be performed in Mohegan Sun Arena and presented in-the-round offering guests a 360 degree view of the action. Three exciting performances are scheduled December 28th, 29th and 30th at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $25.00 and go on sale Friday, October 18th 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, October 19th at 10:00am, subject to availability.
Cirque Celebration 2020 is a 75-minute heart-pounding, non-stop colorful explosion of athleticism, acrobatic audacity, and festive imagination. Sparkling aerialists take flight while glistening transformations reveal superhuman displays of power, strength and gravity-defying imagination. With spectacular costumes and an original score, audiences will marvel at an array of awe-inspiring characters and feats that will leave you breathless. Over 20 performers from 10 countries showcase world-class skills in this Cirque Celebration 2020 celebration show for the entire family.
ABOUT CIRQUE DREAMS & NEIL GOLDBERG: The Cirque Dreams franchise is a globally recognized entertainment brand that has produced shows for Broadway, theatre tours, casinos, theme parks, resorts, governments, cruise lines and venues worldwide. Since 1993 over 50 million people have experienced a Cirque Dreams show garnering critical acclaim from USA Today, Associated Press and the New York Times to CNN, Today Show and Fox & Friends. Neil Goldberg has been declared “One of today’s leading theatrical impresarios” by the LA Times & “Uniquely Ingenious” by the New York Daily News. Other brand titles include the Broadway Hit Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, Cirque Dreams Rocks and Cirque Dreams Revealed. Cirque Dreams Holidaze continues touring the US with multiple productions including its newest 2019 holiday show exclusive to the Gaylord Rockies Resort, Colorado. Cirque Dreams Unwrapped performs annually at Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando and Gaylord National Resort in Maryland. Cirque Dreams shows continue performing year-round onboard Norwegian Cruise Lines. Neil Goldberg works with major celebrities, artists, holds various industry, leadership and Board of Director positions and is founding philanthropist of the Neil Goldberg Dream Foundation established to enrich the arts. For more information, visit cirqueproductions.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.
Oct 14, 2019 | Entertainment
Performing at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, December 6th
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 14, 2019) – Celebrate the holiday season with Marie Osmond and special guest Daniel Emmet at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, December 6th at 8:00pm. You’ll be sure to experience all the holiday spirit throughout the performance!
Tickets are $39.00 and $19.00 and go on sale Friday, October 18th 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, October 19th at 10:00am, subject to availability.
Marie Osmond has spent five iconic decades in the entertainment business performing as a successful singer, television performer and talk show host, dancer, actor, author, entrepreneur and public speaker. She has continued to maintain relevance, remaining an instantly recognizable figure across the globe.
Her debut single Paper Roses reached the #1 spot on two Billboard charts, a feature that not only placed her among an elite class of musical royalty, but instantly catapulted her into international superstardom.
She is a multiple gold and platinum selling artist and CMA winner, garnering numerous Billboard chart-topping singles and albums, and three New York Times Bestselling books. She has entertained millions throughout the world through television, radio, film, literature, live concerts and Broadway performances. As a philanthropist, she cofounded Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, which has raised over 7 billion dollars for children to date. Marie was recently awarded “The Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service” by 4-Star General Bob Brown, US Army Pacific (representing Secretary of Defense James Mattis), during her birthday concert in Hawaii. In 2019 the Hollywood Beauty Awards gave Marie the “Timeless Beauty Award” which is an honor bestowed upon a public figure that has maintained their grace and remained a positive influence and role model to their fans throughout their career. Following the announcement that her Flamingo residency with her brother Donny will come to an end in November 2019 her fans and the city gave them a proper send off. In August of 2019 Marie and Donny received the Key to the Las Vegas Strip and in October they cemented their legacy with a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars. In September 2019, Marie joined the award winning daytime show The Talk as a co-host.
Music is Medicine marks her latest and perhaps most important studio release, encompassing a lifetime of experience, music, love, loss, hope and joy as a representation of her remarkable life. It reached the top 10 on both Billboard Country Charts and iTunes Country charts.
Marie recently sang alongside the Utah Symphony as part of the Deer Valley Music Festival. Her performance received rave reviews. She is also currently working on a new symphonic album which will be half Broadway and half Classical popular songs in the repertoire.
Marie continues to perform and raise money for children’s hospitals, research and awareness. Her celebrity has influenced countless audiences and benefited an innumerable amount of lives worldwide.
ABOUT DANIEL EMMET: Daniel Emmet won the hearts of America and fans around the globe as a Top 10 Finalist on season 13 of America’s Got Talent (AGT) with his soaring signature vocals, grit, and determination; not to mention, his boyish charm, good looks and sense of humor. One of Emmet’s most memorable AGT moments, the “impossible challenge” was levied by Simon Cowell when he was challenged to learn a song he had never heard of, in an hour, in Italian and then come back and perform it on national television! As in all of Emmet’s AGT appearances, it was spellbinding and brought the audience to their feet in fervent applause. Now, often referred to as “The Gateway Drug to Classical Music,” Emmet is an addictive, intoxicating, fresh voice in the Classic Pop world. With incredible international appeal, this multilingual artist, who sings in seven languages, possesses a vocal gift that transcends any language barrier. Originally from Rochester, NY, Daniel is 26 years old and studied opera under the world-renowned soprano Carol Neblett at Chapman University in California.
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.
Oct 10, 2019 | Breaking News, Employment, Entertainment, General News, Travel & Leisure
WHAT: The Award winning digital TV series, “Back of House,” that gives viewers a unique look into what it takes to operate one of the largest entertainment and resort destinations in the United States, launches season three tonight! The series will feature an all-new episode every Thursday at 8:00pm (EST) through November 14th (six total episodes), and along with each episode debut, viewers can take part in an enter to win contest based on each episode’s story line.
WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, October 10th at 8:00pm (and airing every Thursday night through November 14th) | BackofHouse.TV
IN DETAIL: Introducing new cast members and bringing back a few familiar faces, “Back of House” season three follows the professional lives of six Mohegan Sun employees from various resorts functions, including Creative Events, Culinary, Human Resources, Asian Communications, Public Events, and Nightlife. From planning large-scale VIP events at novelle, (the new ultra lounge venue that opened this past summer at Mohegan Sun) to pushing culinary team members to exercise their creative muscle, “Back of House” reveals how employees transform behind-the-scenes operations into fun for every guest, while demonstrating their collaborative relationships and the “wow” factor that comes with working at one of the world leaders in resort entertainment.
Tune-in and WIN
Every Thursday night, viewers will have the unique opportunity to win up to six awe-inspiring prize bundles centered around each episode and the integrated entertainment resort. Prizes include a custom cake made by Chef Lynn himself, a table at the hottest BBQ Fest of the year, a taste of Southeast Asia and shopping spree, VIP access and bottle service at Mohegan Sun’s new ultra-lounge, novelle, and a luxurious stay in Aspire with your very own butler. One lucky grand prize winner will be chosen for a behind-the-scenes tour of Mohegan Sun to experience “Back of House” with the stars themselves.
Episode 1: Birthday Cake Showdown on BackofHouse.TV, tonight at 8:00pm:
Mohegan Sun makes over 7,000 cakes a year. Today, there’s a training competition between five dedicated employees. According to Chef Lynn, “We always do more than needed, and I want to see the best of the best.” Erica a cake lover, and Jeff, a cake hater, are both recruited to help pick the winner! See how it all turns out.
ABOUT BACK OF HOUSE
“Back of House” swings the doors of hospitality and entertainment wide open. It is a trailblazing all-access pass to the action behind the action at Mohegan Sun, one of the world’s largest integrated casino resort destinations. Enjoy following fun, dedicated employees as they navigate occasional mishaps in their quests to make each guest’s stay a perfect getaway experience. For more information, visit BackofHouse.TV.
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Oct 7, 2019 | Entertainment
Coming to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, October 10th
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 7, 2019) – Solidifying their superstar status with yet another career milestone, Grammy-winning duo Dan + Shay have announced dates for their first ever headlining arena trek, Dan + Shay The (Arena) Tour. The 35+ date tour, presented by AEG Presents, will kick off March 6, 2020 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN and will include a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, October 10th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $99.00, $79.00, $69.00, and $59.00 and go on sale Friday, October 11th 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, October 12th at 10:00am, subject to availability.
Dan + Shay shared the touring announcement just days after unveiling a brand new collaboration with one of the world’s best-selling Pop icons, Justin Bieber, as their latest single “10,000 Hours.” The duo’s Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney co-wrote the song with Bieber alongside Jessie Jo Dillon, Jordan Reynolds and Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd. The undeniably catchy track was also produced by Smyers and promises a lifetime of learning and loving as his and Mooney’s flawless harmonies trade verses with Bieber’s smooth vocal.
In its first 48 hours of availability, “10,000 Hours” has already tallied more than 30 million streams globally. Ranked at #5 on Spotify’s Top 200 Global Chart and #2 on their Top 200 US Chart, it also appears in 45 charts globally, arriving at #1 on China’s Netease Chart and #2 on China’s QQ Music Chart. The track is #3 on Apple Music’s Top 100: Global chart and has kept the #1 spot on the iTunes Top Songs chart since it was released, with the official music video reaching #3 on YouTube’s Trending chart, which includes all videos on YouTube.
Fans can expect to hear the duo’s growing catalog of hits from their most recent album Dan + Shay, which has held strong in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart all year, earning over two billion on-demand streams globally to date. The record-breaking project produced three back-to-back chart-topping singles – the 3x Platinum multi-week #1 “Tequila,” 2x Platinum four-week #1 “Speechless” and most recently, the Gold-certified “All To Myself.”
In addition to a string of #1 hits, the album rewarded the duo with their first-ever Grammy award for “Best Country Duo/Group Performance” (“Tequila”), with their performance on the live broadcast becoming the most Shazamed song of the night. They were the most awarded artist at this year’s ACM Awards, taking home three awards for “Best Duo,” “Song” and “Single” (“Tequila”), with Smyers earning an additional two for his work as a songwriter and producer. Dan + Shay also added a Billboard Music award for “Top Country Duo/Group” to their shelves, most recently taking home two surfboards at the Teen Choice Awards for “Choice Country Artist” and “Choice Country Song” (“Speechless”) after sweeping the Country categories. Among the most-nominated artists at this year’s CMA Awards, Dan + Shay are up for “Duo,” “Album” and “Single of the Year” for “Speechless,” with Smyers receiving an additional nomination for “Song of the Year” as a co-writer alongside Nicolle Galyon and Jordan Reynolds on “Tequila” for the second year. Earlier this year, CMT awarded them the “Duo Video of the Year” trophy for “Speechless” and recently announced their inclusion as one of the top Country superstars of 2019 to be celebrated at their 10th Annual “CMT Artists of the Year” special, airing Wednesday, October 16th at 8:00pm ET/PT.
Dan + Shay The (Arena) Tour follows their sold-out Dan + Shay The Tour earlier this year. The duo just wrapped their time on Florida George Line’s Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour and will join superstar Shawn Mendes later this month on his self-titled tour in Australia.
ABOUT DAN + SHAY: Dan + Shay continue their rapid rise and are taking the music world by storm. The last 12 months have seen Grammy, Billboard, ACM, CMT, and Teen Choice Award wins – most recently snagging several CMA Awards nominations, the accumulation of over two billion on-demand career streams, several mega-hit, chart-topping songs, and more. The pair have already sold-out headlining US & UK tours in 2019, where they performed from their ever-expanding array of hits, including their most recent chart-topper, “All To Myself,” their 2x-Platinum, multi-week #1 single “Speechless,” and the most-streamed song released in 2018, multi-Platinum, multi-week #1 global smash, “Tequila.” All three are featured on Dan + Shay, which has sold more than one million album equivalents and debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart the same week “Tequila” reached #1 on the Country Airplay chart, marking the first time since 2009 that a duo or group has topped both charts simultaneously. Dan + Shay made SoundScan recorded history as the first new Country duo to debut at #1 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart with their Gold-certified first album, Where It All Began. Their catalogue comprises three albums, including Where It All Began, Obsessed, and Dan + Shay, six Platinum singles, including the duo’s debut “19 You + Me,” and their six #1 hits: “Tequila,” “Speechless,” “All To Myself,” “Nothin’ Like You,” “From The Ground Up” and “How Not To.”
ABOUT AEG PRESENTS: Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across three continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events – which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, and Firefly – continue to set the gold standard for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, BTS, Kenny Chesney, Paul McCartney, Katy Perry, Panic! At The Disco, Luke Combs, Maggie Rogers, and Dan + Shay, and in addition to – through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as Goldenvoice, Messina Touring Group, Concerts West, The Bowery Presents, PromoWest Productions, Marshall Arts, Madison House Presents, and Zero Mile Presents – creating and developing an infrastructure for artist development and audience reach that is unmatched by any company in the world. AEG Presents is a wholly – owned subsidiary of AEG. More information can be found at aegpresents.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.
Oct 3, 2019 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Employment
Mohegan Tribe and Yale New Haven Health announce partnership to care for team members, their families and the region
NEW HAVEN/UNCASVILLE, CT (October 3, 2019) – The Mohegan Tribe, in conjunction with its flagship property Mohegan Sun, and Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) today announced that they have entered into a partnership with YNHHS as the preferred provider partner to deliver high quality and more affordable health care for all Mohegan Tribal citizens, employees and their families.
As part of this partnership, YNHHS will develop onsite facilities on the Mohegan Reservation to provide expert health care to employees and their families including primary care, walk-in care and specialty care services, including patient care navigators and a patient resource center to assist with navigating the health care system and promoting wellness. The health care center will also be open to the public, including Mohegan visitors and individuals in the surrounding communities.
In April, YNHHS and the Tribe announced that YNHHS would be the official health partner and sports medicine provider for Mohegan Sun’s two professional sports teams, the WNBA Connecticut Sun and the NLL New England Black Wolves. This new initiative is in addition to that relationship and will also allow players to seek medical health services onsite.
“This new partnership with Yale New Haven Health, which includes an on-reservation healthcare center, is an exciting way for Mohegan to provide for the health not just of our tribal citizens and team members, but to the community at large,” said James Gessner, Interim Chairman for the Mohegan Tribe. “An individual’s health is their number one asset. I can’t think of anything better to commit to.”
The onsite clinic will offer Primary Care services, walk-in care, musculoskeletal specialty care, physical therapy, x-ray and blood draw with space for minor surgical procedures. The Primary Care services will be staffed by YNHHS Northeast Medical Group (NEMG) physicians. Their goal will be to keep patients healthy by focusing on wellness and prevention while working to help staff avoid unnecessary and costly Emergency Department visits.
Equally as important, YNHHS will bring its nationally recognized Musculoskeletal Care to the players and employees at Mohegan Sun. Yale New Haven Health and Yale Medicine’s Center for Musculoskeletal Care will include a comprehensive spine program and hip and knee program for Mohegan employees and players.
The onsite clinic also includes a walk-in center for immediate and same-day appointments with extended access after business hours and on weekends. A Patient Resource Center onsite will be staffed by YNHHS patient access personnel to manage scheduling, pre-registration and appointment instructions. Based on the success of Yale New Haven Health’s employee care coordination and health coaching program, livingwellCARES, Yale New Haven Health will provide care coordination to holistically manage the health of those with chronic disease in collaboration with all members of the healthcare team with the goal of providing safe, compassionate, person-centered care that is high quality and achieves cost effective outcomes for Mohegan Sun’s employees, their dependents and members of the Mohegan Tribe.
“We are very excited to be bringing Yale New Haven Health’s quality care signature to the Mohegan Sun family,” said Marna P. Borgstrom, CEO YNHHS and YNHH. “This is a unique partnership and we know that by providing easy access to Yale Medicine and our Northeast Medical Group physicians, as well as our System hospitals, we will improve the overall healthcare experience for employees of Mohegan Sun and members of the Tribe.”
Construction is slated to begin this month and we anticipate opening the clinic in the fall of 2020.
Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS), the largest and most comprehensive healthcare system in Connecticut, is recognized for advanced clinical care, quality, service, cost effectiveness and commitment to improving the health status of the communities it serves. YNHHS includes five hospitals – Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, Westerly and Yale New Haven hospitals, several specialty networks and Northeast Medical Group, a non-profit medical foundation with several hundred community-based and hospital-employed physicians. YNHHS is affiliated with Yale University and YSM’s clinical physician practice, Yale Medicine, which is the largest academic multi-specialty practice in New England. YNHHS and Yale partner on clinical care, education and research, bringing the latest discoveries, technology and therapies to patients. www.ynhhs.org
About the Mohegan Tribe
The Mohegan Tribe was founded on the banks of southeastern Connecticut’s Thames River by Chief Uncas in the early 17th century. The Tribal Council serves as the leadership for the sovereign nation, and also serves as the Management Board for Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) in regard to the Tribe’s gaming properties and interests. After its federal recognition in 1994, the Tribe opened the world-class Mohegan Sun on its reservation land in Uncasville, CT in 1996 and Mohegan Sun Pocono, Pennsylvania’s first casino, on commercial land in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania in 2006. Additionally, MGE manages Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, Paragon Casino Resort in Louisiana, ilani in Washington State, as well as the Fallsview Casino and Casino Niagara Resort. MGE is currently developing a casino and entertainment complex at Seoul Incheon International Airport in South Korea. MGE is also the owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA and New England Black Wolves, a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. To learn more about the Mohegan Tribe visit https://www.mohegan.nsn.us
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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