New Year’s Eve At Mohegan Sun Returns, Bigger Than Ever

Nov 20, 2012 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events

 

Last year's New Year's Eve countdown in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.

Mohegan Sun transforms into one big party with exclusive events, great entertainment, delicious dining and The Shops countdown celebration

UNCASVILLE, CT (November 20, 2012) – Countdown to the New Year like never before inside Mohegan Sun’s all-night celebration this December 31st.  Not only is The Shops Concourse New Year’s Eve Countdown back and bigger than ever but this year, other highlights include Cyndi Lauper in The Arena, fantastic comedy in The Cabaret Theatre, The Groovematics in The Wolf Den, but Mohegan Sun is your stop for exclusive parties in a number of our venues including the brand-new Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House and MIST inside Casino of the Wind opening New Year’s Even night, among several others.
PARTY IN THE SHOPS CONCOURSE
One of the best places to be inside Mohegan Sun when the clock strikes Midnight is alongside thousands of other partygoers in The Shops at Mohegan Sun. DJae Mêlée will be live outside Todd English’s Tuscany and big screen projectors will be placed throughout the concourse to display the countdown broadcast live from Times Square in New York.  The large concourse will also feature concessions. It’s quite a site to see and to be a part of as the clock ticks towards Midnight. To view some of the celebrations from last year’s event, click here http://youtube/ItdygZ42KzM.
NIGHTLIFE
At Vista Lounge at Wombi Rock, there will be a party to ring in the New Year starting at 9:00pm.  Tickets are $25.00 a person (prices subject to change based on availability) and include music by DJ Jason Mae, party favors and a champagne toast at Midnight.  The party is for ages 21 and over and the dress code will be strictly enforced.  Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 21st at noon through the Mohegan Sun Box Office and can be purchased by calling 860.862.8499.  For more information and VIP reservations, call 860.862.4009.
Ballo Italian Restaurant & Social Club will host a New Year’s Eve celebration starting at 10:00pm.  For $30.00 per person, enjoy music by DJ Louie Faiola Jr. and party favors.  For VIP reservations, call 860.862.1100.
Over at Ultra 88 Night Club, the New Year’s Eve party begins at 9:00pm and will be $50.00 per person (prices subject to change based on availability).  Ticket price will include music by DJ Legacy, party favors and a champagne toast at Midnight.  The party is for ages 21 and over and the dress code will be strictly enforced.  Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 21st at noon through the Mohegan Sun Box Office and can be purchased by calling 860.862.8499.  For more information and VIP reservations, call 860.862.7042.
The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House will be holding its first-ever New Year’s Eve celebration for $40.00 per person (prices subject to change based on availability) starting at 9:00pm!  Ticket price includes music by DJ Jay-C, party favors and a champagne toast at Midnight.  The party is for ages 21 and over and guests are encouraged to dress to impress.  Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 21st at noon through the Mohegan Sun Box Office and can be purchased by calling 860.862.8499.  For more information and VIP reservations, call 860.862.7005.
New Year’s Eve will also mark a new beginning for one destination in Mohegan Sun when the all-new MIST opens.  Located in Casino of the Wind, MIST was designed right next to the 35-foot high electronic and animated water wall.  DJ K-Otic will be on-hand for this grand opening party starting at 9:00pm with no cover charge, party favors and a champagne toast at Midnight.  During the grand opening party on New Year’s Eve, guests can win a two night trip, including air fare, to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas!  Guests can also take advantage of select VIP tables (with bottle service) for their party by calling 1.866.760.5901.
The new lounge will feature top notch drinks, live DJs, a dance floor. Beginning January 4th, MIST will be open every Friday and Saturday night.
LAST SHOWS OF THE YEAR
On Monday, December 31st, rocker Cyndi Lauper will take the stage inside Mohegan Sun Arena. The performance starts at 7:30pm and tickets are on sale now for $30.00.
 “The Funniest New Year’s Eve Party In Connecticut” will bring great comedians to The Cabaret Theatre to Laugh-in 2012 featuring “The Coach” Tom Whiteley, Jim David & Joey Vega.  The show starts at 10:00pm on Monday, December 31st and tickets are $39.75.  This show is on sale now.
New Year’s Eve also brings Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot to The Wolf Den for a 8:00pm show. Then later in the evening, The Groovematics will be live in The Wolf Den for an 11:00pm performance.
*The Wolf Den is free and all guests must be 21 or older. Come early as seating is limited. Times and performers are subject to change. 
More info on Mohegan Sun’s Entertainment schedule can be found at www.mohegansun.com/entertainment.
DINING AND RETAIL
Mohegan Sun’s culinary team is planning great dishes and specials for the final day of 2012. Guests can expect nothing but the best from the likes of Ballo Italian Restaurant & Social Club, Todd English’s Tuscany, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and more.
A dinner and a party is planned at Ballo Italian Restaurant & Social Club as they will be taking dinner reservations in the main dining room until 9:00pm and in the restaurant until
Midnight. There will be a special New Year’s Eve party taking place inside Ballo as well where all non dinner guests can attend for a $30.00 cover charge starting at 10:00pm. The event will feature a DJ, professional dancers and of course live coverage of the Times Square celebration on the TV screens above the bar.
Over in Casino of the Wind, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville is joining the fun as well with a New Year’s Eve special that serves four Baked Stuffed Shrimp with a Portabella Parmesan Cream Rice and Green Beans and Lemon Butter Sauce. This dinner will be served at $27.95.  At 10:00pm, the band KICK will be performing on the Margaritaville stage. Cover will be $10.00.
At Jasper White’s Summer Shack Express, guests can get a combo deal that includes a clam strip roll, soft drink and French Fries for $15.00.
A number of other restaurants on property will be having extended hours including Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain, Bobby’s Burger Palace, Todd English’s Tuscany, Seasons Buffet and the Bow & Arrow Sports Bar. Be sure to check out mohegansun.com/nye for more information.
Additionally, on New Year’s Day, Todd English’s Tuscany will be featuring a New Year’s Day brunch where delicious selections of food are endless. Seafood lovers can enjoy the chilled raw bar with the likes of Littleneck Clams, Oysters and Shrimp Cocktail. There will also be omelet stations, a pasta station with 4-Cheese Ravioli and a carved meat station with Prime Rib and Brown Sugar-Glazed Ham. Further hot offerings will be classic Eggs Benedict, Stuffed French Toast with Vanilla Sauce, Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Lobster Cream & Fried Leeks, Sliced Chilled Sirloin with Gorgonzola Cream and also Chicken Saltimbocca with Brown Butter Arugula and Spaghetti Olio. This will be offered from 10:00am t 2:00pm and is $38.00 per adult, $19.00 for children 7-12 and free for kids 1-6.
About Mohegan Sun: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping 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, find us on pinterest.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.

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Mohegan Sun Welcomes Guests For Thanksgiving

Oct 25, 2012 | Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping

On November 22nd, come “gobble” up great dining and retail specials all across property
Mohegan Sun has a wide variety of retail and dining specials to make both your stomach and wallet thankful this Turkey Day!
If a traditional Thanksgiving meal is what you search for, look no futher than Seasons Buffet, Todd English’s Tuscany, Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain and Ballo Italian Restaurant & Social Club at Mohegan Sun.
Upstairs at Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain, the Thanksgiving menu will feature Maple-Glazed Roasted Turkey and a series of sides including Cornbread, Wild Mushroom and Bacon Stuffing, Cranberry, Fig and Pinot Noir Chutney and Creamed Kale for $39.00 per person.
Todd English’s Tuscany has a featured 3-course menu on Thanksgiving sure to satisfy any appetite.  For $34.00 per person, the meal starts off with an Isalata of Mixed Greens, Roasted Beets, Spiced Nuts, Whipped Goat Cheese and Brown Butter Balsamic Vinaigrette.  For the second course, enjoy Sage-Brined Heritage Turkey with Sausage Potato Stuffing, Roasted Root Vegetables, Bacon Dijon Brussels Petals, Grappa Cranberry Sauce and Giblet Gravy.  Then, round out the meal with a Pumpkin Whoopie Pie with Caramel Bourbon Gelato for dessert.
At Ballo Italian Restaurant & Social Club, a special menu is being offered from Noon – 9:00pm in addition to their A La Carte menu on November 22nd.  This special Thanksgiving meal will be $42.00 per person and feature three courses, starting with a choice of Classic Caesar Salad or Butternut Squash Soup with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds.  The second course will be Roasted Turkey served with an Apple Sage Stuffing with accompaniments such as Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Whipped Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, served family-style.  Finish off your meal with Cheesecake with Apple and Cranberry or Cannoli.
Seasons Buffet will be featuring a wide assortment of both traditional and non-traditional fare throughout the day on Thanksgiving.  Everything from Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter to Oven Roasted Dark Turkey Meat and Baked New England Style Cod Fish is available for a main course. Top off your meal with desserts like Pumpkin Pie and Apple Cobbler.
Rather have something a little lighter?  Stop by either of our two Dunkin’ Donuts locations on property and try a Pumpkin Coffee, Pumpkin Muffin, Pumpkin Donut or some Pumpkin K-Cups to brew your own coffee at home!
After eating, visit Chico’s in The Shops concourse for some of the best deals of the season!  From November 19th to November 26th, enter the store’s sweepstakes and as a “thank you,” receive a free tote bag with each purchase over $125.00.
For more Thanksgiving dining and retail specials at Mohegan Sun, please visit mohegansun.com.


About Mohegan Sun

Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping 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.

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Mohegan Sun Celebrates Its Dining Offers With Restaurant Week

Aug 14, 2012 | Food & Beverage, General News

Come sample all Mohegan Sun’s restaurants have to offer September 9th-14th
With over 30 dining options at Mohegan Sun, there are so many restaurants but so little time!  From September 9ththrough 14th, Restaurant Week returns for its third time featuring deals at the best dining destinations on property so you can sample all the cuisine there is to offer at Mohegan Sun!
Check out these great deals at Mohegan Sun during Restaurant Week:
At Ballo Italian Restaurant and Social Club, enjoy a 3-course dinner beginning with your choice of Meatballs, Classic Caesar Salad or Tomato and Mozzarella Antipasti.  Then, move on to the main course where your choices consist of Rigatoni, Parmigiana, Ravioli or Chicken Francaise and a house-made Cannoli to top off your meal.  This special will be offered at $24.95 per person (plus tax).
If you are looking for more of a Southern feel for your meal, stop by Big Bubba’s BBQ for all-you-can-eat Chicken and Ribs with Cornbread, 2 sides and a House Salad with your choice of dressing for only $23.95 per person (plus tax).
In the mood for something sweet?  Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is offering a free small soda or drip coffee (non-specialty beverage) with any dozen doughnuts purchased.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House is offering a 3-course meal for just $39.00 per person (plus tax).  Start off with Steamed Black Mussels in Smoked Tomato Broth with Garlic Crostini, then move on to your entrée of Grass Fed Ribeye, Watermelon, Heirloom Tomato Salad and Sweet Soy Reduction.  Finish your meal with local farm Strawberries and Madeleine Shortcake with Whipped Cream.
If you would rather eat at Michael Jordan’s .23sportcafe next door, no problem!  They are offering a 3-course meal for $23.00 per person (plus tax).  Start off with an appetizer of House Field Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing, then move on to an entrée of French Onion Filet Mignon with a Swiss Cheese Crust and Caramel Onion Purèe.  Slam dunk with a dessert of local farm berries.
Go south of the border with a Restaurant Week deal at SolToro Tequila Grill for $23.00 per person (plus tax).  Choose from an appetizer of Ensalada de la Casa or Queso Fundido, then choose your choice of cheese, chicken a la Mexicana or mushroom & spinach Enchilada or your choice of chicken a la Mexicana or beef Picadillo Burrito for your main course.  Finish it off with a dessert of either a Chipotle Brownie or SolToro Flan.  House-made chips and salsa accompany each meal.
If seafood is what really hits the spot, visit Jasper White’s Summer Shack for a 4-course tasting menu for just $30.00 per person (plus tax).  The meal includes Stuffed Cherrystones, Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil and Spicy-Crispy Squid, Butter Poached Lobster with Mussels and Calamari with Spaghetti Squash.  For dessert enjoy a Peach and Blueberry Shortcake.
Enjoy 20% off of food purchases at Birches Bar & Grill, Seasons Buffet, Bobby  Flay’s Bar Americain, Bobby’s Burger Palace and Todd English’s Tuscany as well.
After getting your fill, visit The Shops concourse for The Mohegan Sun Chef Battle on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 5:00pm.  Watch as participating chefs from restaurants within Mohegan Sun compete to make two dishes based on a secret ingredient.  After the round robin tournament, judges will award the ultimate grand prize, dinner for 4 with wine pairing at either Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain or Todd English’s Tuscany, to the winning chef.
About Mohegan Sun

Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping 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.

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