Jan 10, 2012 | General News, Special Events
Mohegan Sun celebrates the year of the dragon on February 5th
Get ready to ring in the year of the dragon as Mohegan Sun gets ready to celebrate Chinese New Year on Sunday, February 5th. While the holiday takes place on January 23rd, Mohegan Sun is ringing in the New Year with a variety of events including legendary singer Wakin Chau in Mohegan Sun Arena, a traditional Lion Dance, the Money God, an appearance by the top three 2011 Miss NY Chinese Beauty Pagent stars, special menu items at Sunrise Square and bus giveaways.
The celebration begins with a performance in Mohegan Sun Arena by Wakin Chau from Taiwan. The show will take place at 2:00am on February 5th and tickets are a $58.00 and $38.00 along with a VIP ticket priced at $108.00. Tickets can be purchased online at www.stage66.us, at our bus agents and at 75 Chrystie St, Manhattan, NY or by calling 212.925.1098.
Red Envelopes will also be distributed for busses arriving in Sunrise Square at Mohegan Sun. Here guests who ride the bus can receive cash varying from $5.00 to $100.00. This giveaway starts on January 23rd and lasts through February 3rd. In addition, all bus passengers that arrive in Sunrise Square on February 5th will receive a free gift as well as an opportunity to visit the Fortune God from Noon – 2:00pm for another special Red Envelope giveaway and a photo with the Fortune God.
And we can’t forget about the traditional Lion Dance which will go throughout the property at Mohegan Sun. The Lion Dance has long symbolized the exorcising of evil spirits and summoning luck and fortune. It will start at 2:00pm heading from Sunrise Square and making its way through The Shops at Mohegan Sun, Casino of the Sky and Casino of the Wind.
The Chairman of the Mohegan Sun Tribe, Bruce “Two Dogs” Bozsum, and Mohegan Sun’s President and CEO, Jeff Hartmann, will be in attendance, in addition to the Money God and the top three winners of the 2011 Miss NY Chinese Beauty Pagent.
Also, a team of thirty kung fu artists will be on-hand to display their skills. The crew, lead by the President and Head Instructor of Malee’s School of Tai Chi and Kung Fu, Master Malee and Calvin Chin of Calvin Chin’s Martial Arts and Academy in Newton, MA, will perform in The Shops at Mohegan Sun starting at 2:40pm.
Sunrise Square will be serving up a special menu during the holiday with varieties of Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cuisines. Starting on January 19th the festive dishes include Braised Pigs Feet in a Bean Curd Oyster Sauce with Taro Root for $14.00. A Steamed Grey Sole with Ginger & Scallion will be available all for $18.00. Crispy Garlic-Pepper Shrimp & Lobster will be offered for $28.00. And finally, Garlic Seared Snow Peas Leaves will be on the menu for $10.00. There will also be Chow New Year Cake with Vegetables available for $9.50 and Chive Flower Steak for $12.75. For more information on dining at Sunrise Square, visit http://www.mohegansun.com/dining/sunrise-square.html.
About Master Malee Khow:
Master Malee Khow is the President and Head Instructor of Malee’s School of Tai Chi & Kung Fu in Manchester, Connecticut. She is ranked by the U.S.A. Wushu-Kungfu Federation (USAWKF) as an eight degree black belt and holds a certification in judging from the International Wushu Federation (IWuF).
She is the President of the U.S.A. National Tai Chi Chuan Federation, Vice President of the USAWKF and Chairperson of Competition and Events Management. In 1998, she was inducted into the USAWKF Hall of Fame.
About Calvin Chin:
Calvin Chin has been a student of martial arts since 1960. He received his black belt in Uechi-Ryu karate from late founder, Kanei Uechi in 1967. In 1970, he became a private student of Fu Hok Tai He Morn under late founder, Kwong Tit Fu. He was chief instructor, top disciple and appointed successor of the system. In 1996, he opened Calvin Chin’s Martial Arts Academy in Newton, MA, where he continues to teach and oversee classes. He was awarded “Outstanding Master” in 2002 and admitted into the USAWKF (United States of America Wushu-Kungfu Federation, Inc) Hall of Fame. He was awarded “Judge of the Year” in 2007 by the USKSF. Chin is currently on the board of USAWKF. In 2009, Calvin Chin was inducted into The USKSF (United States Kuo Shu Federation) Hall of Fame.
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/888.
Dec 28, 2010 | Community Relations, Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Jenny Tseng performs two shows in Mohegan Sun Arena for the Year of the Rabbit, February 6, 2011 (Click here for Chinese)
Jenny Tseng will be celebrating the Year of the Rabbit in Mohegan Sun Arena. The show will have two performances on Sunday, February 6th; the first at 2:00am and the second at 2:00pm.
Tickets are $108.00, $88.00, $58.00 and $38.00 and can be purchased through International Entertainment Marketing based out of New York at 718.888.3113 or through iemshowplace.com.
Jenny Tseng, commonly known in Cantonese speaking regions as “Yan Nei,” is a Macau-born singer who has been based in Hong Kong for much of her performing career. With her outstanding singing talent, Jenny first achieved mainstream success throughout the Chinese region during the early 1970s. Her powerful voice has made her a memorable diva with a career that spans over three decades. Her repertoire includes both Cantonese and Mandarin songs. She was awarded “Most Popular Artist Award” in 1984 at the Jade Solid Gold Ceremony, the first singer to receive this honorable award. In addition to singing, Tseng is a successful entrepreneur and has also acted in several films during the 1970s and 1980s.
In recent years, Tseng has performed all over the world and embarked on her Farewell World Tour in the fall of 2009, making the end of her performing career and saying goodbye to fans all over the world.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” For more information on Jenny Tseng and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Asian Marketing hotline at 1.877.999.9977.
Feb 5, 2010 | Community Relations, Entertainment, Special Events
Mohegan Sun celebrates the Year of the Tiger on February 21st (Click here for Chinese)
Get ready to ring in the Year of the Tiger as Mohegan Sun gears up for the Chinese New Year on Sunday, February 21st. To commemorate the longest and most significant Chinese holiday, Mohegan Sun will host a variety of events including renowned Mandarin Pop band SuperBand at Mohegan Sun Arena, a traditional Lion Dance, the Money God, an appearance by Miss New York Chinese 2009, special menus at Sunrise Square and extraordinary bus giveaways.
The celebration begins with two performances from Taiwanese Mandarin Pop sensations, SuperBand formed by four veteran singers; Lo Ta-yu, Jonathan Lee, Wakin Chau and Chang Chen-yue at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, February 21st. The first show will be at 2:00am with a follow-up performance at 2:00pm. Tickets are $168.00, $128.00, $88.00 and $58.00 and can be purchased through International Entertainment Marketing based out of New York at 718.888.3113 or through www.iemshowplace.com.
In addition, guests throughout Mohegan Sun will be mesmerized with a traditional Lion Dance which symbolizes exorcising evil spirits and summoning luck and fortune. The Lion Dance will start at 1:00pm, heading from Sunrise Square to The Shops at Mohegan Sun, throughout Casino of the Sky and to Casino of the Wind. The Money God and Miss NY Chinese 2009 will be present in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse from noon to 1:00pm, handing out red envelopes symbolizing good luck as well as Money God posters which attracts wealth and prosperity. Photo opportunities will also be available.
Special dishes will be served at a number of the restaurants at Mohegan Sun. Bamboo Forest will be open from February 13th through February 21st for dinner, excluding February 17th and 18th; the not-so-secret ingredient is seafood as it is incorporated into over half the dishes including Good Fortune, an eight-piece dish of dried oysters, two pieces of Shiitake mushrooms and dehydrated vegetables over a bed of lettuce in light brown sauce. Other dishes include Steamed Whole Fish which symbolizes a wish for surpluses and bountiful harvests every year.
Guests can also enjoy an array of festive meals at The Cove’s Noodle Bar. There guests will have their choice of a number of soups including Shrimp & Pork Wonton Soup, Beef Noodle Soup and varieties of Congee. Some of the specialties and dim sum meals for the evening include Steamed Clams, Roasted Duck and Lau Mai Gai, a mixture of rice, chicken and sausage wrapped in a bamboo leaf. Sunrise Square will be serving a special event menu during the holiday with varieties of Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cuisines and special festive dishes including Golden Shrimp and Sauteed Crabmeat with Pea Leaves.
Getting to Mohegan Sun just got easier and more convenient as several bus companies from New York and Massachusetts have teamed up with Mohegan Sun to offer an exceptional package to the bus travelers. In addition to the $65.00 bus package from Manhattan or Flushing, New York and $75.00 bus package from Brooklyn, New York and Massachusetts; starting February 14th and running through February 25th, bus travelers will receive a lucky red envelope containing cash anywhere from $5.00 to $1,000 or a $10.00 match play coupon upon arrival, excluding from 4:00pm, February 20th to 4:00pm, February 21st.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 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 the Asian Marketing hotline1.877.999.9977 or visiting mohegansun.com/888.
Dec 29, 2008 | Entertainment
Live in the Arena on Sunday, February 8th with special guest Energy
Jolin Tsai will be celebrating the Chinese New Year with her fans in Mohegan Sun Arena. The show will feature two performances on Sunday, February 8th; the first at 2:00am and the second at 2:00pm with special guest Energy.
Tickets are $168.00, $128.00, $88.00 and $58.00 and go on sale on Saturday, January 4th. Tickets can be purchased through International Entertainment Marketing based out of New York at 718.888.3113 or through www.iemshowplace.com.
Tsai is a Golden Melody Award-winning Taiwanese singer, actress and dancer. She was discovered through a singing competition at the age of eighteen and later signed with Universal Music and released her debut album Jolin 1019 in 1999. The album was a success and made her an instant star in Taiwan.
She released the single “Spirit Of The Knight” with Sony Music in 2002, which became a big hit and led to the highly-anticipated release of her album Magic. The album showcased a more playful and sexy image of Tsai and her music became more dance-oriented. The album has sold over a million copies in Asia. The Chinese media refers to Tsai as “Dancing Diva” after her album of the same name as well as her performance at the 2006 MTV Asia Awards, which featured yoga elements and props such as a ball and a ribbon. Recently, Tsai incorporated new skills into her concerts such as flying rings and pole dancing in addition to her usual multi-style dances. Fans can expect to see these new dances in her upcoming concert at Mohegan Sun.
For more information on Jolin Tsai with special guest Energy and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Asian Marketing hotline at 1.877.999.9977.
Dec 29, 2008 | Community Relations, Entertainment, Special Events
Get ready to ring in 2009 as Mohegan Sun gears up for the Chinese New Year on Sunday, February 8th. To commemorate the longest and most significant Chinese holiday, Mohegan Sun will host a variety of events including renowned artist Jolin Tsai at Mohegan Sun Arena, a traditional Lion Dance, special menus at several restaurants and extraordinary bus giveaways.
The celebration begins with two performances from Taiwanese Pop singer and “Dancing Diva,” Jolin Tsai with special guest Energy at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, February 8th. The first show will be at 2:00am, with a follow-up performance at 2:00pm. Tickets are $168.00, $128.00, $88.00 and $58.00 and can be purchased starting January 4th through International Entertainment Marketing based out of New York at 718.888.3113 or through www.iemshowplace.com.
In addition, guests throughout Mohegan Sun will be mesmerized with a traditional Lion Dance which symbolizes exorcising evil spirits and summoning luck and fortune. The Lion Dance will start at 1:00pm, heading from Sunrise Square to The Shops at Mohegan Sun, throughout Casino of the Sky and to Casino of the Wind. Money God will be present in The Shop’s concourse from Noon to 1:00pm, handing out lucky red envelopes symbolizing good luck; photo opportunities will also be available.
Special dishes will be served at a number of the restaurants at Mohegan Sun. In Bamboo Forest, the not-so-secret ingredient is seafood as it is incorporated into over half the dishes including Good Fortune, an eight-piece dish of dried oysters, two pieces of Shiitake mushrooms and dehydrated vegetables over a bed of lettuce in light brown sauce. Other dishes include Steamed Whole Fish which symbolizes a wish for surpluses and bountiful harvests every year.
Guests can also enjoy an array of festive meals at The Cove’s Noodle Bar. There guests will have their choice of a number of soups including Shrimp & Pork Wonton Soup, Beef Noodle Soup and three varieties of Congee. Some of the specialties and dim sum meals for the evening include Steamed Clams, Roasted Duck and Lau Mai Gai, a mixture of rice, chicken and sausage wrapped in a bamboo leaf.
Getting to Mohegan Sun just got easier and a little cheaper as several bus companies from New York and Massachusetts have teamed up with Mohegan Sun to offer an exceptional bus package to their travelers. In addition to the $45.00 bus package, starting January 26th and running through February 5th, bus travelers will receive a lucky red envelope containing anywhere from $5.00 to $100.00 upon arrival.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 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.
