Oct 3, 2011 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Ronnie Ortiz, Sammi Giancola and Deena Cortese to host free Reality Check event in The
Shops at Mohegan Sun and appearance at Ultra 88 Night Club
WHAT: Let the fist-pumping begin! As part of Mohegan Sun’s month-long celebration, Ronnie Ortiz, Sammi Giancola and Deena Cortese of Jersey Shore will host a special, high-energy Reality Check event on Friday, October 21st in The Shops at Mohegan Sun. This free live event will feature a question & answer period at 7:00pm followed by a signing event at 7:45pm. The castmates will also be making an appearance at Ultra 88 Night Club later that evening.
WHEN: Friday, October 21st at 7:00pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Presented by The Shops at Mohegan Sun, Reality Check is an exciting and interactive event that brings the best and brightest stars from the reality TV world to Mohegan Sun. Reality Check events provide fans with the ultimate exposure to their favorite reality stars with engaging, live exhibitions in The Shops at Mohegan Sun followed by intimate signing events. Events are free and open to all ages.
ABOUT RONNIE: Ronnie Ortiz was born in the Bronx, NY to Puerto-Rican & Italian parents. Prior to his stardom on Jersey Shore in 2009 as one of the original cast members, Ronnie was working with his dad in the real estate business. During the course of the hit reality show, “guido” Ronnie has been involved in an on-again/off-again relationship with “guidette” and fellow original castmate Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola. This year, he entered the fashion world with the launch of “Jersey Laundry,” a line of designer T-shirts.
ABOUT SAMMI: Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola hails from Hazlet, New Jersey. In high school, she was a four-year varsity letter winner and a midfielder on the William Paterson University women’s soccer team. An original cast member of Jersey Shore, Sammi found an instant attraction to roommate Ronnie Ortiz and the two started dating three episodes into the 1st season. This spring, Sammi launched her new fragrance “Dangerous.”
ABOUT DEENA: Deena Cortese, who describes herself as the “Blast in a Glass,” grew up in the small town of New Egypt, New Jersey. She auditioned for season one of Jersey Shore along with longtime friend Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi. Nicole was picked for the cast, but Deena didn’t make the cut. Determined, she eventually reunited with “Snooki” and joined the cast for season 3 replacing Angelina who left the house during the 2nd season.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
This event is part of Mohegan Sun’s month-long 15th anniversary celebration. Be sure to check out mohegansun.com/15th for all the latest updates on events, celebrity appearances, special offers and other anniversary celebrations.
Sep 29, 2011 | Gaming, General News
Thrilling giveaways along with a double points promotion join Mohegan Sun’s 15th Anniversary lineup
With Mohegan Sun’s 15th Anniversary right on the horizon, Player’s Club members can get amped up for the extra special 15th Anniversary Ultimate Experience Giveaway starting on October 1st and continuing through October 31st. This giveaway will award 15 great experiences to one lucky guest at Mohegan Sun, some of which will include VIP concert access and a complimentary hotel suite, a tropical getaway and even tickets to a Patriots game. This giveaway will also have additional prizes for guests in the form of instant Cash, Player’s Club points and Free Slot Play prizes.
Furthermore, on Tuesday October 11th and Tuesday, October 25th, guests can double up their Player’s Club points with a special slots promotion. Select slot machines excluded.
With the 15th Anniversary Ultimate Experience Giveaway, Player’s Club members will be able to swipe their Player’s Club card in Earth or Sky Promotions to enter to win a grand prize that includes 15 thrilling experiences. Player’s Club members will also instantly win Cash, Player’s Club Points and Free Slot Play. Drawing for the grand prize which will award one lucky guest will take place at Noon on November 1st. Must be present to enter, need not be present to win.
Grand Prize experiences will include:
- A Mohegan Sun VIP concert experience, including an overnight stay in one of Mohegan Sun’s Hotel suites, a $150.00 room credit and a $150.00 Elemis Spa credit
- A tropical getaway for two adults
- A Mohegan Sun WineFest weekend, including admission for four adults and one complimentary hotel stay
- A New Year’s Eve VIP Private Party, including admission for four adults and one complimentary hotel stay
- An invitation to the Jim Calhoun VIP Party and Shoot Around, season tickets for the Connecticut Sun for two people, an autographed Connecticut Sun basketball and dinner for two with select members of the Connecticut Sun team
- An invitation to the Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug grand opening and 15 complimentary rounds of golf
- An Asian Gold Figure themed for Chinese New Year and tickets to the Chinese New Year show
- Fifteen complimentary buffets at Seasons Buffet and free Coke for one year
- A choice between a Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees experience
- A $1,500 credit for Amazing Gift Clubs memberships
- An autographed Billy Joel box set
- Complimentary tickets to Live With Regis & Kelly, a trip to Carlo’s Bakery and $150.00 bakery credit and complimentary admission tickets to Madam tussauds Wax Museum
- Complimentary tickets to a New England Patriots game including field passes for two adults, a Sam Adam’s VIP tour and overnight stay
- A meet and greet with a celebrity chef
In addition, Player’s Club members will earn Double Player’s Club Points on some of their favorite machines in all three of Mohegan Sun’s casinos on October 11th and 25th. Play between 6:00am and Midnight each day to receive double points. Select slot machines excluded.
And on Saturday, October 22nd and Sunday, October 23rd, starting at 9:00am, the first 7,500 guests on each day to visit the Summer or Riverview Coat Check each will receive a Mohegan Sun 15th Anniversary fleece blanket, making 15,000 total gifts. Guests must be a Player’s Club member and provide valid photo identification to participate. Guests are limited to one blanket for the duration of the promotion.
Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. Must be a valid Player’s Club member. Membership is free. Simply stop by any Player’s Club booth to sign up.
Be sure to check out mohegansun.com/15th for all the latest updates on events, celebrity appearances, special offers and other anniversary celebrations.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Sep 21, 2011 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Part of the 15th Anniversary weekend at Mohegan Sun
WHAT: As part of Mohegan Sun’s 15th Anniversary celebration, judge Mary Murphy of So You Think You Can Dance and dancers Gev Manoukian & Jonathan “Legacy” Perez will take part in a much-anticipated Reality Check event on Saturday, October 22nd. This free live event at Mohegan Sun will feature a dance performance at 4:00pm followed by a signing event at 4:45pm.
WHEN: Saturday, October 22nd at 4:00pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Presented by The Shops at Mohegan Sun, Reality Check is an exciting and interactive event that brings the best and brightest stars from the reality TV world to Mohegan Sun. Reality Check events provide fans with the ultimate exposure to their favorite reality stars with engaging, live exhibitions in The Shops at Mohegan Sun followed by intimate signing events. Events are free and open to all ages.
For more information, visit mohegansun.com/reality-check. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
ABOUT MARY: An Ohio University graduate, Mary Murphy grew up enjoying basketball and volleyball more than dancing with the influence of three brothers. It wasn’t until Mary moved to Washington D.C. that ballroom dancing would move into the forefront. She landed a summer job at a local dance studio and the studio owner invited her to attend the United States Ballroom Championships in NYC. As she watched the couples perform, Murphy knew this was her calling. She would continue to train and instruct ballroom dance and it certainly paid off when Murphy and her partner were named Austrian National 10-dance and Ballroom Champions for both 1990 and 1991. This was right around the time when Murphy also opened up her own dance school. Her success in competitive dancing would continue as 1996 saw her and a new partner take home the U.S. Open American 9-Dance Championship. Eventually her main focus would be on her dance academy and in 2005 So You Think You Can Dance came calling looking for a knowledgeable and experienced person to both judge and choreograph the show in its 1st season. They found that in Murphy and then some as by season 3 she was named a permanent judge. Fans of the show developed a love/hate relationship with Murphy due to her emotional critiques and loud behavior which helped earn her the title of “Queen of Scream.”
ABOUT GEV: Gev Manoukian, originally from Kazakhstan, is a Hip-Hop/Break Dancerer who first appeared as a featured dancer in the movie High School Musical 2 in 2007. He auditioned for So You Think You Can Dance back in season 2, making it to Las Vegas auditions, but was cut just shy of the Top 20. Not discouraged, Gev practiced the other dance genres he had been lacking and auditioned again for season 4. He achieved the Top 10, making it all the way to week 6.
ABOUT LEGACY: Jonathan Perez, best known as “Legacy,” started dancing at the age of 15 after being inspired by dancers in a skate park in his home town of Miami, Florida. His specialties of dance include B-Boying and Break Dancing which made him an instant favorite with judges and audience alike when auditioning for the 6th season of So You Think You Can Dance. He reached the finals and finished in 7th place. Legacy has also been featured in the movies B-Girl and Step-Up 3D.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
This event is part of Mohegan Sun’s month-long 15th anniversary celebration. Be sure to check out mohegansun.com/15th for all the latest updates on events, celebrity appearances, special offers and other anniversary celebrations.
Sep 13, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Live in Arena on October 22nd
Superstar Jennifer Lopez will make her way to Mohegan Sun for a one-time-only special performance in Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, October 22nd at 8:00pm, created especially for the 15th anniversary celebration.
Tickets are $125.00 & $85.00 and go on sale Friday, September 16th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, September 17th, subject to availability.
Actress, entertainer, music artist, film, TV & music producer, fashion designer, entrepreneur and humanitarian Jennifer Lopez has been called one of the most powerful and celebrated celebrities in entertainment.
She has sold over 55 million records worldwide and starred in multiple box office #1 films, including Monster-In-Law and The Wedding Planner. In 2001, The Wedding Planner was the nation’s top-grossing film, while her album, J.Lo, was #1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. The two simultaneous #1 honors made Lopez the first woman in history to have a #1 movie and album in the same week.
2011 is a milestone in Lopez’s illustrious career. She was one of the judges on the juggernaut TV series American Idol. On May 3rd, Lopez released her highly anticipated album, LOVE?, on Island/Def Jam Records. The first single, “On The Floor” (featuring rapper Pitbull) shot to #1 in 18 countries and has been one of Jennifer’s best-selling singles of her career. The music video set an all-time record, making Jennifer the first female artist on Vevo to rack up 100 million views in the shortest amount of time. To date, the music video has logged in over a staggering 340 million views.
In addition to returning for season 11 of American Idol, Lopez will co-star in the romantic comedy, What To Expect When You’re Expecting (Lionsgate films) in 2012.
Be sure to check out mohegansun.com/15th for all the latest updates on events, celebrity appearances, special offers and other anniversary celebrations.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Sep 12, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Live in Wolf Den on October 21st
Joining the stellar lineup of entertainment for Mohegan Sun’s 15th anniversary is iconic performer Stephen Stills. Accompanied by opening act Josh Hisle, Stills and company will rock the Wolf Den stage on Friday, October 21st at 8:00pm. Admission is free, but all guests must be 21 or over.
Stephen Stills is the only artist ever to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice in one night—with Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills & Nash. On the recording side, Stills’ most recent release is 2009’s Live At Shepherd’s Bush (Rhino), which captures the artist in fine form at a 2008 London concert. In 2007, Rhino released the historic collection Just Roll Tape – April 26th 1968—the title’s date references a long-gone day in a NYC studio when Stills recorded 12 demos after his then-girlfriend Judy Collins had finished her session. Lost for 40 years, the tapes contained the first-ever takes of songs that would later become Stills solo hits as well as tracks by CSN, CSN&Y and Manassas, including “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” “Wooden Ships” and “Helplessly Hoping.” Stills debuted as a solo artist with 1970’s now-classic album Stephen Stills, featuring the signature song “Love The One You’re With”—the latest album in his solo repertoire is 2006’s Man Alive!.
Stephen Stills is #28 on Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time.” For more than four decades, through his solo work and a as member of the stellar groups Buffalo Springfield, Manassas, Crosby, Stills & Nash and CSN&Y, he has helped shape the popular music landscape and remained one of its most enduring artists. On tour this fall, Stills will perform songs from throughout his career.
For more information please visit Stephenstills.com.
Be sure to check out mohegansun.com/15th for all the latest updates on events, celebrity appearances, special offers and other anniversary celebrations.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Shops at Mohegan Sun and appearance at Ultra 88 Night Club