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 9th
through 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.
Aug 13, 2012 | Entertainment, General News
Rock Opera icon to perform in Arena on October 27th
Actor and singer Meat Loaf brings his iconic sound to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, October 27th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale Friday, August 17th through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. 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 starting Saturday, August 18th, subject to availability.
Meat Loaf, whose 1977 breakout album Bat Out Of Hell defined the Arena Rock genre and remains as one of the world’s top 5 selling albums of all-time, with more than 43 million copies sold to date, is excited about his new album Hell In A Handbasket. It’s a thematic record that easily crosses any number of genres, featuring such unlikely contributors as rappers Chuck D and Lil Jon, Country star Trace Adkins and Sugar Ray’s Mark McGrath.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011. 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.
Jul 25, 2012 | General News, Special Events
Join the band as they sign copies of their debut CD after their show in the Wolf Den on August 9th
WHAT: Feel the Carolina soul when Americana Rock band Delta Rae joins Mohegan Sun for a special Signings & Sightings on Thursday, August 9th in The Shops concourse. After Delta Rae’s show in the Wolf Den, meet the faces behind the music when the band signs copies of their recently-released debut album, Carry the Fire, at this public signing event.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, Delta Rae will only be signing copies of their CD, Carry the Fire and it must be purchased on the day of the event at Spin Street in order to gain entrance to the signing.
WHEN: Thursday, August 9th
Following their 8:00pm show in the Wolf Den
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings, presented in collaboration with Spin Street, is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows guests to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s biggest entertainers. Whether it’s an up-and-coming band, well-known comedian or chart-topping musician, a Signings & Sightings event provides artists with an exciting opportunity to share their latest work in an interactive way with fans. Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, offers a variety of music, movies and entertainment memorabilia with special signing merchandise available for each Signings & Sightings event.
ABOUT DELTA RAE: From a quiet country house nestled within the Durham, North Carolina woods, Delta Rae fuses its inspired four-part harmonies with a rich Carolina soul. Their music hinges on hope and a deep sense of meaning, while their live show reflects the joy, passion, the unique bond they share, and the amazing fans and friends who join them. They are an Alternative-Pop Americana Rock band with four lead singers whose music incorporates all aspects of Americana, Gospel, Country, Rock, Bluegrass and Blues.
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. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Jul 18, 2012 | Breaking News, Food & Beverage, General News, Travel & Leisure
Vista Lounge joins Mohegan Sun nightlife
Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce the opening of Vista Lounge, the latest addition to its nightlife dedicated to givingguests the complete VIP treatment. Formerly Leffingwell’s Martini Bar, Vista Lounge is the newly-renovated
nighttime offering at Wombi Rock in Casino of the Sky. This ultra lounge has been refinished from top to bottom to provide its guests with an intimate atmosphere they can enjoy with one special person or an entourage of their closest friends. The lounge will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, July 28th with a private, invite-only event hosted by Jenny McCarthy on Saturday, July 21st.
The 450-person lounge has numerous plush coves and VIP sections alongside a dance floor with a new state of the art, near–field, bi-amped 60,000 watt sound system that will transform the room. Two bars are also available for guest convenience, offering bubbly cocktails, creative cosmos and delicious dessert martinis. Vista Lounge brings some of the casino inside with two custom designed blackjack tables which are available for use or for rent and a view of the entire gaming floor. Throughout the night, you can look up at the stars as the dome above Wombi Rock transforms from a sunset-red sky to a smattering of twinkling twilight.
For more information, visit mohegansun.com/nightlife.
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.
Jul 17, 2012 | Entertainment, Gaming, General News, Special Events
Experience the third Bingo After Dark event at Mohegan Sun this August
If you missed Mohegan Sun’s first Bingo After Dark, shame on us. Twice? Shame on you! Here’s your chance to experience the most exciting bingo at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, August 18th. Complete with a neon backdrop and daubers, a live DJ and drinks until the late night hours, Bingo After Dark is where the summer days turn into hot summer nights!
The event kicks off at 10:00pm and will be held inside Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom. The cost is $20.00 per person and covers eight games, a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage, entertainment and more. A cash bar will also be available.
At 8:00pm, the party kicks off early in the Convention Center with a cash bar, music and more, with doors opening to the Uncas Ballroom at 9:00pm. Prize pools vary from $1,500 to $3,000 per game, with a total of $15,000 total in cash being awarded that night! DJ K-Otic will be on-hand to spin tunes between rounds.
Player’s Club members can also swipe their cards throughout the night for a chance to win a $1,000 bingo bonus. The winner will be announced at the end of the final game. Winners must be present to win. If you don’t have a Player’s Club card, signing up is free and easy! Just visit any of the Player’s Club booths for more details.
Tickets will be available starting Friday, July 20th at 10:00am at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and Ticketmaster. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Must be a Player’s Club member to win. For more information, visit mohegansun.com/bingo or to check out past Bingo After Dark events, visit youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
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.
