Jul 10, 2017 | Entertainment, General News
WHAT: Once again Mohegan Sun is teaming up with Mothers Against Drunk Driving, WCTY and the New London Day for MADD About Dan + Shay charity concert.
WHEN/ WHERE: Friday, September 22nd at 8:00pm
Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Taking over the Wolf Den, MADD About Dan + Shay will be the 9th year that Mohegan Sun is a proud partner of Mothers Against Drunk Driving for a benefit featuring a great night of fun and entertainment. Festivities will include a WCTY pre-party, meet & greet and a silent auction held at The Shops at Mohegan Sun. Longtime supporter and radio host, Shelly Martinez of WCTY-FM, will also be on-hand to give a special message before the concert. All proceeds benefit MADD.
Tickets are $100.00 and $50.00 and go on sale Friday, July 14th at 10:00am at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and through Ticketmaster.com. Ticketmaster customers can also call their national toll free Charge By Phone number, 1.800.745.3000. All ticket holders will also get access to the WCTY pre-party, taking place at The Cabaret Theatre at 6:00pm, with hors d’oeuvres, drinks and live entertainment!
Admission to the Wolf Den will begin at 7:00pm. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in a special silent auction, taking place at The Shops at Mohegan Sun from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.
For more information, visit MoheganSun.com.
About Dan + Shay:
Dan + Shay’s sophomore album Obsessed debuted last year and follows their 2014 Where It All Began, which made them the first new Country duo in SoundScan recorded history to debut at #1 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart. The album included the debut single, “19 You + Me” which earned RIAA Platinum certification, and their first #1 single, “Nothin’ Like You,” which earned RIAA Gold certification. Racking up more than 60 million YouTube views, the pair has impressively sold more than 2.2 million digital tracks and more than 620,000 album equivalents to date, including 240 million streams. Their first single off Obsessed, “From The Ground Up” earned RIAA Gold certification and marked their second to hit the top of the charts. They have earned three consecutive nominations for both ACM “Vocal Duo of the Year” and CMA’s “Vocal Duo of the Year” award as well as nods for an American Country Count-down Awards, CMT Awards, and Radio Disney Music Awards. Dan + Shay are currently on the road headlining their 2016-2017 Obsessed 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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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.
Jun 29, 2017 | Entertainment, General News
WHAT: After the sold-out Total Package Tour: New Kids On The Block with Paula Abdul and Boyz II Men concert inside Mohegan Sun Arena, the night continues with Boyz II Men official after party at VISTA Lounge!
WHEN/ WHERE: Thursday, July 6th
Following performance inside Mohegan Sun Arena
VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock
IN DETAIL: Party alongside one of the best R&B acts of all-time, Boyz II Men, on Thursday, July 6th at one of Mohegan Sun’s hottest nightclubs, VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock. With over 64 million albums sold, the group continues to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations. Join in on the fun for an unforgettable after party you won’t want to miss!
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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.
Jun 27, 2017 | Breaking News, Food & Beverage, General News
Sushi restaurant now open next to Summer Shack at Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 27, 2017) – Now open to the public, Sushi Koya joins The Shops at Mohegan Sun! Sushi Koya is a 38-seat sushi restaurant located in the upper level of The Shops concourse. The restaurant features classic rolls and sashimi, chef’s special rolls and a full bar complete with Tiki-themed cocktails. Visit us today to get your fix of delicious, fresh and salty sushi!
HOURS:
Sunday – Thursday: 11:30am to 10:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 11:30am to Midnight
Sushi Koya offers a variety of sushi bar appetizers, including Lobster Miso Soup, Martini Bowl, Spicy Lobster Cha la ca, Sesame Tuna, Salmon Blue Crab and Shishito Pepper Toro with caviar amongst others. Enjoy a la carte selections of tuna, salmon, yellowtail, smoked salmon, shrimp, fluke, crab, octopus, Toro and squid. Plus, over 15 traditional maki options and sushi & sashimi combos, serving eight or up to 18 pieces. Made with elegance, delicate flavors and versatility, Sushi Koya’s chef’s special rolls include Spicy Mango Roll, Pacific Ocean, Angel Roll, Volcano Roll, Little Tokyo Roll, Sky Roll and more. Sushi Koya also features dessert selections such as fried ice cream and brúléed banana.
Sushi Koya is owned and managed by Jasper White’s Summer Shack, an award-winning restaurant inspired by a traditional New England clam shack featuring an array of local and regional favorites. From fresh raw bar, locally caught fish, Jasper’s famous pan-roasted lobster, tender steaks and the Shack’s surf & turf, to fried seafood baskets, burgers, lobster rolls and house-made desserts, there’s something for everyone. With the new addition of Sushi Koya, guests can now join us for a night filled with food, fun and sushi!
To learn more about Sushi Koya at Mohegan Sun, please visit our website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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.
Jun 26, 2017 | Entertainment
Tickets go on sale June 30th
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 26, 2017) – Following the release of his highly anticipated new album this past Friday, GRATEFUL, Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum artist, mega producer, entrepreneur, author and music guru DJ Khaled is set to be live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, August 17th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $55.00, $45.00 and $35.00 and go on sale Friday, June 30th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to Ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, July 1st, subject to availability.
Arguably the best record of 2017, GRATEFUL marks Khaled’s 10th studio album with his new single “To The Max” ft. Drake soaring to the Top 10 on iTunes Overall Top Songs Chart – continuing a tradition of multi-platinum mega-hits, including “I’m On One,” “No New Friends” and 2016’s “For Free.” Once again, the two titans team up to deliver summer smash of epic proportions!
“To The Max” arrived hot on the heels of Khaled’s biggest song to date “I’m the One” featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper and Lil Wayne. The song debuted #1 on Billboard Hot 100, earning DJ Khaled his first #1 single in the U.S., U.K., Australia and New Zealand, maintaining a spot at the top of charts everywhere.
Khaled, whose music has defined Hip-Hop and R&B for the past decade, continues to drive conversations and excitement worldwide trending across the globe with his posting of GRATEFUL cover artwork on social media. The photo features Khaled’s seven-month-old son and album executive producer, Asahd, relaxing in a hot tub.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Jun 26, 2017 | Entertainment
Grammy Award Winners Perform Live on Wednesday, November 1st
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 26, 2017) – One of America’s truly great Rock ‘n Roll bands Huey Lewis and the News will be making their way back to Mohegan Sun for a performance in the Arena on Wednesday, November 1st at 7:30pm. Currently in their 38th year together, their contagious brand of music has outlasted countless trends, and is as fresh today as ever.
Tickets are $45.00, $35.00 and $25.00 and go on sale Friday, June 30th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, July 1st, subject to availability.
As great a recording career as the band has had, there is something extra special about a Huey Lewis & the News live show. They incorporate a variety of musical influences including R&B and Soul to create their own unique sound. Frontman Huey Lewis’ unmistakable voice has a rich, textured quality that lends itself well to not just their hits, but also to the variety of other songs featured in the show. Lewis also brings some Bluesy tones to the performance when he breaks out into his harmonica solos. The group has written and performed such classic Top 10 hits as “Heart of Rock & Roll,” “Stuck With You,” “I Want A New Drug,” “If This Is It,” “Hip To Be Square,” “Do You Believe In Love” and “Workin’ For A Livin.” They also wrote and performed “The Power of Love” and “Back in Time” for the hit film Back To The Future. “The Power of Love,” nominated for an Academy Award, went to #1 on Billboard’s singles chart and was a smash hit worldwide.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
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