Feb 16, 2012 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Celebrate the Luck of the Irish with discounts, entertainment and even a pub crawl
Get your green on and celebrate in style at Mohegan Sun, where the St. Patty’s Day fun will be happening all day long. Beginning at 4:00pm on Saturday, March 17th, Mohegan Sun’s Shops concourse will be transformed into party central. Guests can enjoy a pub crawl, music, traditional Irish step dancers, signature St. Patty’s Day dishes, shopping discounts, dining deals, specialty drinks and more!
Mohegan Sun’s St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl will feature more than ten bars and restaurants all under one roof. Similar to Mohegan Sun’s Island Hop back in January, guests can have their “Mohegan Sun Pub Crawl ticket” stamped at a number of participating restaurants and bars including: Ballo Italian Restaurant and Social Club, Big Bubba’s BBQ, Jasper White’s Summer Shack, Lucky’s Lounge, The Dubliner, Todd English’s Tuscany, The Shops Concourse Bar, Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe and Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville.
A number of restaurants and bars at Mohegan Sun will be offering a variety of specials including:
Ballo Italian Restaurant and Social Club: A special Ballo Limonato cocktail will be available for $7.00 in celebration of the holiday.
Geno’s Fast Break, Geno’s Pub, Geno’s Bagels, Sweets & Subs and Wok-On by Geno’s Fast Break: 15% discount on food purchase when wearing green.
Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe: An appetizer special of Corned Beef and Cabbage Spring Rolls with grain mustard sauce and Potato Wedges with mustard aioli combined with a 4oz Guinness will be available for $9.95. A lunch special will also be offered and includes a Sliced Brisket Sandwich with Cabbage, Bacon & Parsley aioli and Potato Wedges for $15.00.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House: At the bar only, the restaurant will feature Corned Beef and Cabbage Spring Rolls with grain mustard sauce for $9.95.
The Dubliner: An all-day celebration is set to take place inside Mohegan Sun’s popular Irish Pub with food & drink specials, live band, giveaways and more! Collectible Guinness Gilroy posters will be given away every ten minutes. No purchase necessary. The Dubliner will open at 11:00am on March 17th.
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville: A St. Patrick’s Day party will be taking place starting at 3:17pm where guests who wear green will receive $3.17 food and drink specials. There will also be a Corned Beef entrée offered for $16.95.
The Original SoupMan: A Corned Beef Reuben with a choice of Soda will be offered at The Original SoupMan for $9.99 plus tax.
Jasper White’s Summer Shack: An Irish Boiled dinner will be featured on the menu serving up House Cured Grey Corned Beef alongside Cabbage, Turnips, Parsnips, Potatoes, Onions & Carrots with a pint of Guinness in which the customer can keep the glass! This dinner will be priced at $22.00 plus tax.
Big Bubba’s BBQ: A Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner all for $17.95 will be available. Add on a 16oz Coors Light beer to make it $20.95.
*NOTE: Above offerings only apply to Saturday, March 17th.
Over in Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre one of the foremost comedians of our generation, Richard Lewis of Curb Your Enthusiasm takes the stage for two shows. Opening for the comedy great will be national headliner Michael Petit. Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster.
Performances are at 8:00pm and 10:15pm. For more information, visit www.mohegansun.com/entertainment/cabaret.html
The fun continues with holiday discounts at some of Mohegan Sun’s popular retail outlets, including:
Brighton Collectibles: Green Charms will be available for $8.50 and silver sparkle charms for $19.00.
Galina’s: Galina’s will be awarding a free gift with any purchase of $50.00 or more.
Sunglasses USA: 15% off any one Ray-Ban product. *Cannot be combined with any other offer or special.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store: All St. Patrick’s Day products will be marked down 50%, while supplies last.
Sephora: Guests can get a free St. Patty’s Day-inspired body art glitter tattoo that can be applied to the face and/or body. Guests can also get free Irish Smoky eyes featuring minute express eye service showcasing the colors of the Irish flag.
Cyber Quest: A free Slushie with any Cyber Quest Club card purchase will be offered.
*NOTE: All offers apply to Saturday, March 17th unless stated otherwise.
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 meeting 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.
Nov 23, 2011 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News
Special New Year’s parties at Ultra 88 Night Club, Lucky’s Lounge, The Dubliner as well as a celebration in The Shops concourse to ring in 2012
There’s no better place to welcome in 2012 than Mohegan Sun come December 31st. Festivities will include a live DJ spinning in The Shops concourse, Kevin Hart in the Arena, a special party in Lucky’s Lounge and The Dubliner, an exclusive party in Ultra 88 Night Club, free entertainment in the Wolf Den, laughs in The Cabaret Theatre as well as great shopping and dining deals across the property.
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY IN THE SHOPS CONCOURSE
On New Year’s Eve, The Shops concourse at Mohegan Sun will be channeling its own little piece of Times Square with the aid of exciting Aerialists performances every hour starting at 9:00pm and lasting through 1:00am. A pyrotechnic display will also go off at Midnight. Also from 9:00pm through 1:00am, DJ JP will be on-hand to host a huge party in The Shop’s Concourse. Hats and noise makers will be distributed to help party goers get ready for the big countdown. And when the clock strikes Midnight, more celebrations are in store.
ULTRA 88 NIGHT CLUB NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
Mohegan Sun’s premier night life spot, Ultra 88 Night Club, will be taking calls for their exclusive New Year’s Eve party in which New York City’s own, DJ SL will be on-hand, spinning the crowd into 2012. Single entry tickets are priced at $100.00 and include a glass of champagne to be toasted at Midnight. For VIP tables, please call 860.862.7042.
DJ SL is the brother of the legendary DJ Skribble and has spun for the likes of the cast of Entourage, Kim Kardashian and even Dennis Rodman in addition to performing at some of the hottest clubs across the globe.
LUCKY’S LOUNGE
Lucky’s will also have a live DJ set to rock the crowd into 2012. Tickets for this party start at $50.00 per person which includes a ticket redeemable for a champagne toast at Midnight. Special tables and lounge packages are also available. For more information and reservations, call 860.862.7005.
THE DUBLINER
Mohegan Sun’s Irish-themed pub, The Dubliner, plans to balance out the New Year’s festivities with live music featuring Remember September. The cover charge will be $40.00. More information on packages and reservations can be found by calling 860.862.7005.
JIMMY BUFFETT’S MARGARITAVILLE
Guests can enjoy great food, a fun atmosphere, not to mention free entertainment, all at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville on New Year’s Eve as they will host a special free concert with the band Explicit.
ENTERTAINMENT
Arena
On Saturday, December 31st at 8:00pm, the hugely popular stand-up comedian and actor Kevin Hart rings in the New Year with his Let Me Explain Tour in the Arena. Tickets are $50.00.
Kevin Hart has burst onto the scene as one of the most versatile comedy actors in film and television. In September 2011, Hart released Laugh At My Pain the feature film version of his comedy tour (under the same name) the movie grossed over $7 million and was the 2011 most successful film that was released in less than 300 theaters.
The LAMP Tour made Hart 2011’s number one comedian on Ticketmaster and in February 2011 Hart sold out the Nokia Theatre two nights in a row to break a record previously set by Eddie Murphy. Hart’s DVD Seriously…Funny is one of the fastest selling DVDs in recent years and has gone triple platinum. His Comedy Central special of the same name is the highest rated comedy special of 2010.
The Cabaret Theatre
“The Funniest NYE Party in Connecticut” will bring 3 hilarious headliners Joey Kola, Carie Karavas and Billy Winn to the Cabaret Theatre on December 31st for two shows, first at 8:00pm followed by another at 10:15pm. Tickets to Laugh-In 2012 go on sale Wednesday, November 23rd at 10:00am. Tickets for the 8:00pm show are $29.75 and tickets for the 10:15pm show are $39.75.
**Both shows will include a balloon drop, champagne toast and party favors. The 10:15pm show features a live DJ and dancing after the performance.
Wolf Den
Nashville’s Space Capone will bring his 70s style R&B grooves to the Wolf Den for a excellent night of music on December 31st at 8:00pm and 11:00pm.
*It’s suggested that guests arrive early as seating is limited. The Wolf Den is free for guests 21 years of age or older.
Arena & Cabaret tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Wolf Den shows are Free!
DINING
Ring in the New Year BALLO Italian Style! Mohegan Sun’s newest restaurant BALLO Italian Restaurant and Social Club will ring in the 2012 with fabulous Italian dinner specials and dancing into the wee hours.
Start the evening off with some creative and indulgent Italian specialties in addition to the regular menu.
The party at BALLO gets started at 11 p.m. with DJ Get Down spinning the latest and greatest tunes of 2011. Revelers will enjoy a champagne toast at midnight complete with party favors and noisemakers while watching the ball drop in Times Square on one of the three flat screen TVs over the bar. VIP tables with bottle service will be available in the Social Club. Reservations are suggested. Please call 860-862-1100 to book your table. Visit www.balloitalian.com for more information.
Todd English’s Tuscany will be featuring a four-course meal that starts guests off with a Scungilli Salad with Celery Hearts, Cherry Peppers, Red Pepper Flakes, Lemon and Olive Oil. Next up is Veal Ravioli with Mushroom-Thyme Cream followed by the main course that serves a 12 oz. Grilled Wagyu N.Y. Strip topped with Truffle Butter, Butter Poached Asparagus and Lobster Mashed Potatoes. Dessert will be a Chocolate Mousse Bombe with Salty Caramel Sauce and Cinnamon Gelato. This course is served at $70.00 per person.
Birches Bar & Grill will have a special New Year’s Eve dish that features a starter of Soup du Jour or Birches House Salad. The entrée will be a Roast Prime Rib of Beef with Asparagus Spears, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Au Jus and Horseradish Cream. A dessert is also part of this special. This meal will be served at $35.00 per person.
On New Year’s Eve & Day, the new Seasons Buffet will offer everything from various Soups like the delicious Lobster Bisque to Grilled Chicken and Penne Alfredo. Guests can also feast on various Pizzas, Rotisserie Turkey, Roast Prime Rib (after 5:00pm), Steamed Mussels Fra Diavolo, Fried Clam Strips, BBQ ST. Louis Ribs and Roasted Rosemary Crusted Leg of Lamb. And the raw bar will feature Clams and Oysters on the Half Shell as well as U-Peel Shrimp (after 5:00pm).
*Breakfast is $12.50 per person and $6.50 for children. Lunch is $21.00 per person, dinner is $25.00 per person and children prices are $11.50 for lunch and $14.00 for dinner. (Child price for children ages 6 to 12).
And for more info on everything NYE at Mohegan Sun, please visit www.mohegansun.com/NYE.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting 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.
Feb 2, 2011 | Entertainment
Comedian will perform live in Mohegan Sun Arena on April 16th
Writer, producer and star of TBS’ Lopez Tonight, George Lopez is making his way to Uncasville for a stand-up performance in Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, April 16th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $40.00 and go on sale Friday, February 4th 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 beginning on Saturday, February 5th, subject to availability.
George Lopez is a multi-talented entertainer whose career encompasses writing, film, stand-up comedy and more recently late night television. His TBS late night talk show Lopez Tonight airs Monday through Thursday nights. Previously George Lopez, the ABC sitcom created for Warner Bros Television, ran for six seasons. Lopez has made more than 200 television comedy talk show and hosting appearances including co-hosting the Emmy Awards and hosting the Latin Grammys twice. Other honors include an Imagen Vision Award, the Latino Spirit Award, the National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Award as well as receiving multiple Image, Imagen and BET Award nominations.
Mohegan Sun Arena was ranked the 4th busiest venue in 2009 by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Dec 8, 2010 | Entertainment
Comedian will perform live in the Arena on January 29th
Comedian/Actor Aziz Ansari, from the NBC show Parks and Recreation, is bringing his hilarious stand-up act to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, January 29th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale Friday, December 10th 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 beginning on Saturday, December 11th, subject to availability.
Ansari released his debut CD/DVD entitled Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening in January on Comedy Central Records with an accompanying one hour special on the network. He recently wrapped production on the feature film 30 Minutes or Less, opposite Jesse Eisenberg and Danny McBride.
Ansari began his career performing stand-up comedy in New York while attending New York University in the summer of 2001. He frequently performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, as well as weekly shows such as Invite Them Up. In 2005, Rolling Stone included him in their annual “Hot List” as their choice for the “Hot Stand-up,” and he won the Jury Award for “Best Stand-up” at HBO’s 2006 U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado. In 2007, he created and starred in the critically acclaimed MTV sketch comedy show Human Giant, which ran for two seasons. This led to acting roles in feature films including Funny People, I Love You, Man and Observe and Report.
Mohegan Sun Arena was ranked the 4th busiest venue in 2009 by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Nov 9, 2010 | Entertainment
Stand-up star performs live in the Arena on Friday, December 3rd. Tickets go on sale Saturday
Kevin Hart, one of the hottest comedians performing today, is stopping by Mohegan Sun for a very special performance in the Arena on Friday, December 3rd at 8:00pm.
All tickets are $30.00 and go on sale Saturday, November 13th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log onto 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 Sunday, November 14th, subject to availability.
Kevin Hart burst onto the scene and has become one of the most versatile comedy actors in film and television. He can most recently be seen in Death at a Funeral, a remake of the 2007 British movie of the same name, alongside Chris Rock, Tracy Morgan and Martin Lawrence. Previously, Hart was seen on the big screen in the 20th Century FOX comedy Meet Dave opposite Eddie Murphy and in Dimension Films’ action comedy spoof Superhero Movie opposite Tracy Morgan and Regina Hall. He also co-starred alongside Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson in Fool’s Gold. His biggest break came when he landed the lead in MGM’s Soul Plane opposite Tom Arnold, Method Man and Snoop Dogg. Hart’s recent film credits include Not Easily Broken, Extreme Movie, Drillbit Taylor, Epic Movie, The Last Stand, Scary Movie 4, In the Mix and The 40 Year Old Virgin. Also, he’ll soon be seen in the Meet the Fockers sequel set to be released December 2010.
In January 2009, Hart premiered his new one-hour comedy special I’m a Grown Little Man on Comedy Central. The special debuted as one of the highest rated specials for the network. He recently took over as host of BET’s classic stand-up comedy series Comic View: One Mic Stand when the show re-launched in 2008. Hart follows in the footsteps of past hosts such as D.L. Hughley and Cedric the Entertainer. Hart’s other television credits include ABC’s The Big House which he also executive produced and wrote and recurring roles on Love, Inc., Barbershop and Undeclared.
Hart debuted on amateur night at a Philadelphia comedy club and was insistently hooked. He quit his job as a shoe salesman and began performing full-time at such clubs as The Boston Comedy Club, Carolines, Stand-Up NY, The Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. However, it was his first appearance at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival that led to work in such feature films as Paper Soldiers, Scary Movie 3 and Along Came Polly opposite Ben Stiller and Jennifer Aniston. With his passion for stand-up intact, Hart continues to tour the country to sold-out audiences.
Mohegan Sun Arena was ranked the 4th busiest venue in 2009 by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
