Aug 4, 2009 | General News
Mohegan Sun and Spin Street will be hosting Darryl Worley as he takes part in an exclusive “Signings & Sightings” event on August 20th
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 4, 2009)— Spin Street and Mohegan Sun are playing host to one of Country music’s hottest artists Darryl Worley for an exclusive “Signings & Sightings” event. This exclusive personal appearance and CD signing will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse immediately following his performance in the Wolf Den on Thursday, August 20th. This “Signings & Sightings” event is sponsored by Spin Street and The Shops at Mohegan Sun. Darryl Worley’s latest CD Sounds Like Life will be available and at sale price leading up to and on the day of this event at Spin Street.
Darryl Worley’s performance in the Wolf Den starts at 8:00pm and is free and open to the public. Seating is based on a first-come; first-serve basis.
Darryl Worley is a very successful and critically-acclaimed Country music artist who has enlisted seventeen singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, three of which have reached the top spot including “I Miss My Friend,” “Have You Forgotten?” and “Awful, Beautiful Life.” His latest album Sounds Like Life has been branded a “must have” by critics alike and features the hit single “Sounds Like Life To Me” which currently resides on the Top 20 U.S. Billboard Country Singles chart. Worley’s work in Country music has not gone unnoticed as he was nominated for the 2002 Academy of Country Music’s “Top New Male Vocalist” as well as a “Song of The Year” nomination in 2003 by the Country Music Association for the single “Have You Forgotten?” Worley continues to gain fans and sell out concerts across the U.S.
Due to the short timeframe for the event and the number of fans expected Worley will only be signing copies of his CD. No memorabilia of any kind can be signed.
Collaborating with Spin Street, Mohegan Sun’s one-of-a-kind “Signings & Sightings” program provides guests the opportunity to meet entertainment superstars and world-
renowned artists. In addition, the program provides entertainers the opportunity to get
up-close-and-personal with their fans in a unique and exciting venue in which to showcase their latest work. “Signings & Sightings” events are free and open to the public.
Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, is one of the nation’s premier high end music, movies, and memorabilia entertainment stores offering thousands of CDs spanning every genre imaginable from the roaring 20s through today and an unmatched selection of DVDs and video games. In 2009 Spin Street received “The Best of Uncasville” award which recognizes outstanding local businesses that enhance a positive image through their customers and community. Spin Street carries an astounding array of personalized and one-of-a-kind pieces of autographed music, film and sports memorabilia and routinely hosts personal appearances by many of today’s musical heroes in intimate after-show CD signings.
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.
Aug 3, 2009 | General News
On August 29th Mohegan Sun will be giving guests a chance to double their Cash and prizes up to $40,000
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 3, 2009) – Mohegan Sun’s $250,000 Money Multiplier Giveaway is extra generous come Saturday, August 29th. Guests swiping their Player’s Club card between 6:00am and 5:00pm have a shot at top prizes of $20,000 in Cash, $2,500 in Player’s Club Points and $1,000 in Free Slot Play Bonus. Drawings will be held at the Spring Gateway located next to the Box Office at 12:00pm and 6:00pm. Guests who swipe before noon will be entered into both drawings. With the Money Multiplier Giveaway, Player’s Club members also have the opportunity to double up on all prizes by simply claiming their prizes within two hours each drawing time.
Player’s Club members are encouraged to bring their friends and family to Mohegan Sun for their chance to win by signing up for a free membership at any Player’s Club booth located throughout the property. All new Player’s Club members will receive a gift.
Participants must be 21 or older. Visit any Player’s Club booth for official rules.
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.
Jul 29, 2009 | General News
UNCASVILLE, CT – Mohegan Sun regrets to announce that the Wild Wednesdays festivities that were scheduled for tonight on the rooftop of the Riverview Garage have been rescheduled for tomorrow, July 30th due to inclement weather. The festivities will start at 5:00pm.
For more information on Wild Wednesdays and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com or call 1.888.226.7711.
Jul 7, 2009 | General News
Authors Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough will be in The Cabaret Theatre on September 24th for a special edition of Mohegan Sun’s “Winning Authors”
Mohegan Sun will be hosting a very special “Winning Authors” event on Thursday, September 24th. The event is part of the Connecticut Authors Trail featuring great authors like Karen E. Olson, Janice Law, Rosemary Harris and Daniel Waters who will be appearing at eastern Connecticut libraries all summer long. The authors of the popular book Cooking Know-How, Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough make their way to The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun for their share of the trail and to discuss their new book on Thursday, September 24th at 7:00pm followed by a signing also taking place in The Cabaret Theatre.
Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough make up one of the most hard working and successful food writing duos in the world. Bruce Weinstein is a graduate of Johnson & Wales and in 1997, released his first official book entitled Frozen Drinks With Or Without The Buzz. In 1999, Bruce and Mark, whom at this point both called New York City home, joined powers to release The Ultimate Ice Cream Book which went on to sell 300,000 copies. From there the rest is cook book history with popular titles like The Ultimate Party Drink Book (2000), The Ultimate Candy Book (2000), The Ultimate Shrimp Book (2002), The Ultimate Brownie Book (2002), The Ultimate Potato Book (2003), The Ultimate Muffin Book (2004), The Ultimate Chocolate Cookie Book (2004) and The Ultimate Frozen Dessert Book (2005).
Their most recent cooking guide entitled Cooking Know-How is full of easy techniques, step by step photos and ideas for over 500 meals and is sure to help all those in need of some tips and tricks behind the stove. Cooking Know-How is in stores now and will be available at Spin Street located in The Shops concourse at Mohegan Sun leading up to and on the day of this event.
The Connecticut Authors Trail focuses on some of the state’s most brilliant authors and takes pride in bringing together a diverse collection of writers whose styles cover everything from suspense thrillers to romantic novels and cooking expertise to local libraries across Eastern Connecticut. All programs are free and open the public. Passports will be available at the participating libraries throughout the summer as a guide to the author events. Have your passport stamped at each author event for a chance to qualify for an exclusive pre-program Meet & Greet with Chefs Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough on Thursday, September 24th in The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun.
For more information and a schedule on the Connecticut Authors Trail, please visit http://sites.google.com/site/connecticutauthortrail/
The full list of author’s appearances are as follows:
Karen E. Olsen: Thursday, July 16th at 6:30pm
Janet Carlson Calvert Library, 5A Tyler Drive, Franklin, Connecticut 06254
Jan Mann: Tuesday, July 21st at 6:30pm
Jonathan Trumbull Library, 580 Exeter Road, Lebanon, Connecticut 06249
Scott Appleton: Thursday, July 23rd at 6:30pm
Sprague Public Library, 76 Main Street, Baltic, Connecticut 06330
Thomas Hollowell: Thursday, July 28th at 7:00pm
Sprague Public Library, 76 Main Street, Baltic, Connecticut 06330
Janice Law: Thursday, July 30th at 7:00pm
Canterbury Public Library, 1 Municipal Drive, Canterbury, Connecticut 06331
Roberta Isleib: Tuesday, August 4th at 6:00pm
Preston Public Library, 389 Route 2, Preston, Connecticut 06365
Rosemary Harris: Wednesday, August 5th at 6:30pm
Otis Library, 261 Main Street, Norwich, Connecticut 06360
Jessica Speart: Tuesday, August 11th at 7:00pm
Saxton B. Little Free Library, 319 Route 87, Columbia, Connecticut 06237
Elaine M. Alexander: Wednesday, August 19th at 7:00pm
Scotland Public Library, 21 Brook Road, Scotland, Connecticut 06264
Marji Butler: Saturday, August 22 nd at 12:00pm
Slater Public Library, 26 Main Street, Griswold, Connecticut 06331
Daniel Waters: Thursday, July 30th, 7:00pm
Janet Carlson Calvert Library, 5A Tyler Drive, Franklin, Connecticut 06254
Anne Kelleher: Wednesday, September 9th at 6:45pm
Saxton B. Little Free Library, 319 Route 87, Columbia, Connecticut 06237
Anne Rowthorn: Thursday, September 10th at 7:00pm
Salem Free Public Library, 264 Hartford Road, Salem, Connecticut 06420
MJ Allaire: Saturday, September 12th at 11:00am
Guilford Smith Memorial Library, 17 Main Street, South Windham, Connecticut 06266
Thomas D’Agostino: Tuesday, September 15th at 6:30pm
Voluntown Public Library, 107 Main Street, Voluntown, Connecticut 06384
Carole Shmurak: Wednesday, September 16th at 7:00pm
Salem Free Public Library, 264 Hartford Road, Salem, Connecticut 06420
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.
Jul 2, 2009 | General News
Mohegan Sun regrets to announce that the Wild Wednesdays festivities that were rescheduled for tonight on the rooftop of the Riverview Garage have been canceled due to inclement weather. The next Wild Wednesday will take place on Wednesday, July 8th starting at 5:00pm.
For more information on Wild Wednesdays and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com or call 1.888.226.7711.
