Sep 10, 2024 | Entertainment, Uncategorized
Country music singer Corey Kent will take the Wolf Den stage for a free concert to benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving
WHAT: MADD About Corey Kent – A Mothers Against Drunk Driving Annual Benefit returns to the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun in October. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction where all proceeds benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The MADD About Corey Kent concert a free event!
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, October 18th
7:30pm
Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Guests are invited to enjoy a special night in the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun as Corey Kent with special guest Max McNown will be the entertainment featured for the 16th Annual MADD benefit. Other MADD festivities include a silent auction happening daily in The Shops at Mohegan Sun from Friday, October 18th through Sunday, October 20th. The three-day auction will be held from Noon until 10:00pm each day. Donations to MADD will also be accepted at the silent auction throughout the night.
Sponsors for the event include 97.7 WCTY, Walmart, Uber, AMR, CMRK Inc., Buckley Wynne & Parese Law, Fundacion Mapfre, Outfront Media, The Day, and Comix Roadhouse.
Guests must be 21 years of age to enter the Wolf Den. Guests may line up no sooner than three hours before the show. Come early, seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. One person can hold four spots in line, but seats will only be given to those present at the time of seating. Limited seating available.
For more information, visit mohegansun.com.
ABOUT COREY KENT
With the small-town charm of a boy from Bixby, OK, the big-city energy of Dallas, TX, and vocal prowess that rivals Nashville’s best – Corey Kent has been poised for a career in music from the beginning. Growing up influenced by various genres and artists, Corey started his journey in music at an early age. Taking the stage at age 11 as the lead singer for a touring Western Swing band, Corey hit early career milestones opening for legendary acts like Roy Clark and The Oak Ridge Boys. A few years later, he would be booking gigs around his hometown of Bixby, OK and by 17 he made his way to Nashville.
A road warrior, Corey has been seen out on the road performing over 100 shows a year in 2021 alone. Along with headlining his own shows and playing the top music festivals across the country, Corey has been the supporting act for artists including Parker McCollum, Cody Johnson, Chase Rice, Eli Young, Josh Abbott, Flatland Cavalry, and Kolby Cooper. Corey also has major success writing songs for others including Kolby Cooper, Brandon Jenkins, Clark Green’s #1 hit “Hit You Where It Hurts” and more under his publishing deal with Combustion Music.
ABOUT MADD
The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, to support the victims of this violent crime and to prevent underage drinking. MADD Connecticut is committed to clearly and powerfully advocating for victims of alcohol – related crashes. MADD delivers quality services to hundreds of families each year at no cost to them, as well as help victims/survivors through the multitude of emotions and criminal proceedings that take place through court accompaniment and by providing grief counseling and support groups. MADD’s goal is to eliminate drunk driving and educate Connecticut youth about underage drinking. MADD introduces and follows legislation concerning bills to strengthen drunk driving laws.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun
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Aug 29, 2023 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Country music singer and songwriter Morgan Evans will take the Wolf Den stage to benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving
WHAT: MADD About Morgan Evans – A Mothers Against Drunk Driving 15th Annual Benefit returns to the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun in October. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction where all proceeds to benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The MADD About Morgan Evans concert a free event!
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, October 13th
8:00pm
Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Guests are invited to enjoy a special night in the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun as Morgan Evans will be the entertainment featured for the 15th annual MADD benefit. Other MADD festivities include a silent auction happening daily from Friday, October 13th through Sunday, October 15th. The three-day auction is located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun and will be from Noon until 10:00pm each day. Donations to MADD will also be accepted at the silent auction throughout the night.
Sponsors for the event include Trantolo & Trantolo, Walmart, Uber, WCTY, CRMK INC, Buckley Wynne & Parese Law, Fundación Mapfre, Outfront Media, The Day and Comix Roadhouse.
Guests must be 21 years of age to enter the Wolf Den. Guests may line up no sooner than three hours before the show. Come early, seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. One person can hold four spots in line, but seats will only be given to those present at the time of seating. Limited seating available.
For more information, visit mohegansun.com.
ABOUT MORGAN EVANS
Australian-born country phenom Morgan Evans is striking a chord with fans with the release of his new single “Over For You.” Evans debuted the deeply personal track, lauded by Billboard as “absolutely one of [his] best releases to date,” during his headlining set at Australia’s CMC Rocks QLD Festival, in front of a sold out 25,000 fans. Clips of the emotional performance amassed hundreds of thousands of views, as well as thousands of comments filled with shared stories of heartbreak, all within just a few days, prompting its immediate release to country radio. The vulnerable song follows Evans’ latest EP, The Country And The Coast Side A, where he set aside his signature loop pedal to collaborate with a band of musicians for the first time in his U.S. career. The EP builds outward and upward from the foundation Evans created with his debut album Things That We Drink To, which arrived Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and features the Gold-certified No. 1 debut single “Kiss Somebody.” Evans has forged a path as one of the genre’s most promising stars, with recognition from Rolling Stone, Billboard, CMT, People, SiriusXM, Pandora, The Bobby Bones Show, The Tennessean and more. Already established as a global country force, the singer / songwriter and entertainer has teamed up with Apple Music to showcase performers from all over the world on Country Wide Radio with Morgan Evans. He has toured with artists including Taylor Swift, Dan + Shay, Cole Swindell, Brett Eldredge, Old Dominion, Rascal Flatts and Chris Young in addition to sharing his own one-of-a-kind headlining show with sold-out audiences spanning eight countries across three continents.
ABOUT MADD
The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, to support the victims of this violent crime and to prevent underage drinking. MADD Connecticut is committed to clearly and powerfully advocating for victims of alcohol – related crashes. MADD delivers quality services to hundreds of families each year at no cost to them, as well as help victims/survivors through the multitude of emotions and criminal proceedings that take place through court accompaniment and by providing grief counseling and support groups. MADD’s goal is to eliminate drunk driving and educate Connecticut youth about underage drinking. MADD introduces and follows legislation concerning bills to strengthen drunk driving laws.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 70 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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Aug 25, 2022 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment
Country music duo LOCASH will take the Wolf Den stage for a Saturday night concert to benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving
WHAT: MADD About LOCASH – A Mothers Against Drunk Driving 14th Annual Benefit returns to Mohegan Sun in October. Sponsors for this highly anticipated evening include local country radio station WCTY-FM, The New London Day, Fundación Mapfre, Outfront Media, Walmart, Buckley Wynne & Parese, CMRK, Inc., Uber, and LifeSafer Ignition Interlock. MADD About LOCASH is 21+ and free!
WHEN/ WHERE: Saturday, October 1st at 8:00pm in the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Taking over the Wolf Den, MADD About LOCASH will be the featured entertainment for the 14th annual MADD benefit. Shelly Martinez, a WCTY-FM veteran and someone who has been instrumental in Mohegan Sun MADD events since their inception, will again deliver a special message before the concert.
Festivities will include a silent auction happening daily from Friday, September 30th through Sunday, October 2nd at The Shops at Mohegan Sun. The three-day auction kicks off at Noon going until 10:00pm each day. Memorabilia being put up for auction includes a Dave Grohl hand-signed “Foo Fighters” collage, a getaway to a private villa in Santorini, Greece for up to seven people, and an Ed Sheeran hand-signed acoustic guitar.
Donations to MADD will be accepted at the silent auction throughout the night. All proceeds benefit MADD.
Wolf Den performances are free and open to the public and guests must be 21+ to enter the Wolf Den. Lines form early and seats are given on a first come, first served basis.
For more information, visit MoheganSun.com.
ABOUT LOCASH:
BBR Music Group/BMG’s Wheelhouse Records’ rowdy outliers LOCASH – comprised of Preston Brust and Chris Lucas – are escaping to the WOODS & WATER. Inspired by the wild-and-free EP out now, the WOODS & WATER TOUR 2022 launched this spring. Creating a signature sound that fuses modern Country and classic Heartland Rock with an edgy vocal blend, the Country music duo of singer-songwriters is widely known for mixing backwoods pride with big-picture positivity. Their latest album, BROTHERS (2019), featured GOLD #1 “One Big Country Song,” as the follow-up to the pair’s Top 15 THE FIGHTERS (2016), which boasted GOLD breakout “I Love This Life” and their first #1 with flirtatious GOLD smash “I Know Somebody.”
ABOUT MADD:
The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, to support the victims of this violent crime and to prevent underage drinking. MADD Connecticut is committed to clearly and powerfully advocating for victims of alcohol – related crashes. MADD delivers quality services to hundreds of families each year at no cost to them, as well as help victims/survivors through the multitude of emotions and criminal proceedings that take place through court accompaniment and by providing grief counseling and support groups. MADD’s goal is to eliminate drunk driving and educate Connecticut youth about underage drinking. MADD introduces and follows legislation concerning bills to strengthen drunk driving laws.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan, 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 70 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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Oct 8, 2020 | Employment, General News, Special Events
MADD is also set to host their 12th annual charity event on
October 23rd & 24th
Vets Rock, Mohegan Sun’s annual celebration and career fair dedicated
to active duty military, veterans and reserves, returns to the Earth Expo & Convention Center on Friday, November 6th. Kicking off at Noon with extra safety and distancing measures, special services will be provided from over 50 veteran service organizations, including Vets Rock staples like Save-A-Suit and virtual career fair resources hosted by Hiring Our Heroes. Additionally, guests can access a free flu shot clinic administered by Yale New Haven Health. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) also returns to Mohegan Sun to host a silent auction later this month, with a touch-free experience.
Save-A-Suit, an organization who provides professional business attire and other resources to help support the transition from military life to a civilian career, will be at Vets Rock outfitting veterans, active military members and reserves on-site until 6:00pm. Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a new ship-to-home experience. After an in-person “style appointment” at Vets Rock, Save-A-Suit will curate an outfit and ship it straight to the guest’s home at a later date. Save-A-Suit will also be offering virtual workshop opportunities focused on professional and personal development. Donations are appreciated and will be accepted at the event, as Save-A-Suit has seen a fourfold increase in need due to the pandemic.
Vets Rock guests can also partake in incredible virtual career fair resources hosted by Hiring Our Heroes, an organization dedicated to connecting veterans, active duty military members, reserves and military spouses with meaningful employment opportunities. Hiring Our Heroes will have a booth where guests can receive information about virtual services, including job fairs and workshops. Pre-registration is encouraged to participate in the career fair and required to guarantee participation in Save-A-Suit. Walk-ins will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. For more information, visit mohegansun.com/vets-rock-2020.html
Veterans, active military members and reserves can enjoy 15% off at Godiva and 10% off at Galina’s the day of the Vets Rock event and on Veterans Day (Wednesday, November 11th). As a thank you to our troops, both past and present, Mohegan Sun regularly offers a military discount at more than 40 shops and dining locations across property to anyone with a non-expired military ID, including active duty, veterans and military dependents. For a list of open locations and amenities, as well as Mohegan Sun’s comprehensive health and safety plan, visit mohegansun.com/updates.
*Please note that this year’s Vets Rock will not feature an opening ceremony or evening concert. The total number of vendors in Earth Expo & Convention Center will also be slightly limited. Booths and breakouts like Save-a-Suit will feature appropriate spacing as well.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will host their 12th annual charity event via a silent auction on Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th in The Shops at Mohegan Sun near the Box Office. This year’s touch-free auction experience will allow guests to view items in-person and bid on their favorites online from Noon to 10:00pm on both days. Auction items feature sports memorabilia and include a commemorative plaque containing a photo of professional football player Tom Brady and replicas of his championship rings. Autographed items will also be offered – including commemorative photos of the late Eddie Van Halen and the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and a Squier Bullet Stratocaster guitar signed by Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine. For more information about the MADD auction, visit mohegansun.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.
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Sep 16, 2019 | Entertainment, Special Events
Charity concert with top Country artist Chris Janson set for Friday, October 25th in the Wolf Den
WHAT: MADD About Chris Janson – a Mothers Against Drunk Driving 11th Annual Charity Concert returns to Mohegan Sun. MADD is teaming up with Mohegan Sun, WCTY, New London Day, Buckley Wynne & Parese, Faxon Law Group, Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC, Hoffman Auto Group, Outfront Media, Fundación Mapfre, and CMRK, Inc. This year’s MADD concert in the Wolf Den is a free event!
WHEN/ WHERE: Friday, October 25th at 8:00pm; Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Taking over the Wolf Den, MADD About Chris Janson, will be the featured entertainment for the 11th annual MADD benefit. Longtime supporter and radio host, Shelly Martinez of WCTY – FM, will also be on – hand to give a special message before the concert. Festivities will include a silent auction at The Shops at Mohegan Sun starting at Noon to 10:00pm.
Donations to MADD will be accepted at the auction table throughout the night. All proceeds benefit MADD.
Wolf Den performances are free and open to the public. Must be 21 years of age to enter the Wolf Den. Lines form early and seats are given on a first – come, first – serve basis until we are at full capacity. Limited seating available.
For more information, visit mohegansun.com.
ABOUT CHRIS JANSON: Chris Janson is a platinum-selling recording artist, high-octane entertainer, multi-instrumentalist, and award-winning singer/songwriter. Janson’s new song, “Good Vibes,” is the debut single from his forthcoming third studio album. His sophomore album, Everybody, produced his gold-certified second #1 hit single, “Fix A Drink,” the chart-topping follow-up to his #1, double-platinum debut smash “Buy Me A Boat.” His CMA-nominated song, “Drunk Girl,” won a 2019 ACM Award for “Video of The Year,” has been named Music Row’s “Song of the Year,” and was called “the most important song to come out of Nashville in years” (CMT). Janson is the only artist in 2018 who opened the CMA Awards and closed out the ACM Awards, with what Rolling Stone called a “must-see performance.” The Grand Ole Opry member is on the road this summer headlining his “Waitin’ on 5 Tour” including a return to the Ryman Auditorium, and as direct support for Chris Young’s “Raised on Country Tour.”
ABOUT MADD: The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, to support the victims of this violent crime and to prevent underage drinking. MADD Connecticut is committed to clearly and powerfully advocating for victims of alcohol – related crashes. MADD delivers quality services to hundreds of families each year at no cost to them, as well as help victims/survivors through the multitude of emotions and criminal proceedings that take place through court accompaniment and by providing grief counseling and support groups. MADD’s goal is to eliminate drunk driving and educate Connecticut youth about underage drinking. MADD introduces and follows legislation concerning bills to strengthen drunk driving laws.
ABOUT WCTY: WCTY based in Norwich, Connecticut, is the home of continuous Country favorites for listeners in southeastern Connecticut. Owned by Hall Communications, a family-owned company that owns and operates 21 radio stations on the East Coast including six stations in Connecticut, Hall Communications has been in operation in Eastern Connecticut since 1964.
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.
