Jan 12, 2009 | Entertainment, General News
One of the most talented and vibrant singers to ever come out of a reality show will be at Mohegan Sun for a free performance and signing on January 31st
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 12, 2009)— Mohegan Sun, along with The Shops at Mohegan Sun and Spin Street, prepares for another exciting live music event. Mohegan Sun will welcome the popular contestant Melinda Doolittle on Saturday, January 31st in The Shops concourse at Mohegan Sun for a live performance at 3:00pm, followed by a signing event by SolToro Tequila Grill at 3:30pm.
This special event will feature a live, free performance in The Shops concourse at Mohegan Sun, followed by a CD and merchandise signing. Doolittle will be autographing copies of her debut album Coming Back To You.
Truth be told, Melinda Doolittle almost didn’t make it to the auditions for the season six reality show. Persuaded at the last minute by a couple of friends who would be auditioning as well, Doolittle agreed and it proved to be a decision she wouldn’t soon forget. Her initial audition received notable praise by the famous judges and she would go on to take third place in a popular season that saw the winner and runner-up places go to Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis; although all three judges exalted her as one of the greatest singers in the history of the show. Her debut album Coming Back To You is set to hit shelves Tuesday, February 3rd but will be available early on the day of this event on Saturday, January 31st, exclusively in Spin Street located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun. Coming Back to You is a highly-anticipated album which will showcase Doolittle’s wondrous vocals reworking some of Soul, R&B and Pop music’s most timeless songs.
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.
Dec 16, 2008 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Author will discuss and sign copies of his latest book that chronicles the dynamic and awe inspiring New York Giants of the late 50s and early 60s on January 10th.
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 16 , 2008) – Mohegan Sun is proud to announce that the next installment of the exciting “Winning Authors” series will be with famed sports writer Jack Cavanaugh. The acclaimed author who wrote the highly-received Tunney, has a new book Giants Among Men and is set to host a discussion on Saturday, January 10th in The Cabaret Theatre at 2:00pm to be followed by a signing in the Spring Gateway in The Shops concourse at 3:00pm.
Whether you are a big-time New York Giant football fan or a general sports enthusiast, you will enjoy Jack Cavanaugh’s latest sports tale which is the true story of an inspirational and close-knit team that would go on to change the NFL forever. The hard-nosed players led by World War II veteran and Hall of Fame defensive end Andy Robustelli were an invigorating, hard fighting team that represented one of the most legendary and historic eras of football. Cavanaugh touches upon how this team was built around a collection of players who worked second jobs on top of battling on the gridiron every Sunday. It was these traits that helped mold the unique bond between the players and fans of New York. The glory years spanned from 1956-1963 where the Giants would play in six NFL Championship Games. Jack Cavanaugh’s account of this special team which spawned the coaching gods Tom Landry and Vince Lombardi as well as launching the careers of future Hall-of-Famers Frank Gifford, Sam Huff, Emlen Tunnell and Pat Summerall is one of profound significance for not only sports but one that transcends into historic and cultural importance for a nation.
As part of the “Winning Authors” event, a collaboration between Mohegan Sun and Spin Street, Cavanaugh will host a forum at Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre. Included will be a question and answer session where guests can ask him questions about the new book at 2:00pm. A book signing of Giants Among Men will follow in the Spring Gateway at 3:00pm in The Shops concourse. Both events are free and open to the public. Giants Among Men is on sale and available at Spin Street and will be available for purchase day of event.
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, books and video games. 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.
Dec 11, 2008 | Entertainment
Kathleen Madigan, Daryl Hall & John Oates and Kenny Rogers
are all set to headline at Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 11, 2008) – Mohegan Sun heats up as the weather cools down with some of the best entertainment headed into the Arena, Cabaret Theatre and Wolf Den. Don’t miss your chance to see some of your favorite performers this holiday season at Mohegan Sun.
Christmas comes early on Friday, December 19th, when Kenny Rogers rolls into the Arena with his “Christmas & Hits Tour.” This show is a must for anyone wanting to see this Country music icon perform some of his most memorable hits as well as some holiday favorites. Roger’s latest album Water & Bridges has won “Album of the Year” at the CMT Music Awards, and he is also the well-deserved recipient of The Country Radio Broadcasters’ “Career Achievement Award.” The show starts at 8:00pm on December 19th; tickets are $35.00 and are on sale now.
The holiday spirit stays alive in The Cabaret Theatre when Wayne, Jay and Merrill Osmond take the stage for The Osmond Brothers Christmas Show live Friday, December 19th through Sunday, December 21st. Friday and Saturday’s shows begin at 8:00pm and Sunday’s show begins at 7:00pm. Tickets for the show are $50.00 and are on sale now.
Also scheduled to entertain in the beautiful Cabaret Theatre is none other than icon of the stage and screen, actor, singer, dancer and Broadway legend Ben Vereen. Performances are on Friday, December 26th and Saturday, December 27th. Both shows begin at 8:00pm and are $40.00.
Kathleen Madigan will be performing in The Cabaret Theatre for a special two- show performance on New Year’s Eve. Tickets for the 8:00pm performance are $40.00 and tickets for the 11:00pm show are $75.00. The 11:00pm performance will include party favors and a champagne toast to help celebrate ringing in the New Year. If comedy isn’t your thing and the classic hits of the 70s and 80s are, then plan on having a ball with legendary Rock group Daryl Hall & John Oates when they perform in the Arena the same night for an exciting New Year’s Eve concert at 8:00pm.
Feel the rhythms and dance in the New Year when Mohegan Sun Wolf Den mainstays Boogie Wonder Band bring their Soul Funk grooves to the free music venue on New Year’s Eve. The fun is scheduled to kick off at 7:00pm followed by another performance at 11:00pm.
Brothers Damien and Tourie Escobar make up the sensational music duo known as Nuttin’ But Stringz. Their amazing and inspirational violin playing that blends Classical music, Jazz, R&B and Hip Hop helped land them a second place finish on the popular NBC series America’s Got Talent. The teenage brothers who studied at the Julliard School of Music have brought their infectious and vibrant sound to the likes of The Apollo Theater, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Ellen Degeneres Show and on January 1st plan to resonate the Wolf Den with a thrilling performance beginning at 8:00pm.
Tickets for both Mohegan Sun Arena and Cabaret are available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log onto ticketmaster.com; call any Ticketmaster charge by phone number; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Performances in the Wolf Den are free and open to the public.
For more information on 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 1, 2008 | General News
Authors Mary Higgins Clark and daughter Carol Higgins Clark are set to discuss and sign copies of their latest co-written novel Dashing Th
rough The Snow on Thursday, December 11th
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 1, 2008) – The worldwide best-seller Mary Higgins Clark has recruited her daughter for her latest holiday novel that is sure to join the list of fan favorites. Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark have just released the new holiday caper Dashing Through The Snow, and Mohegan Sun in partnership with Spin Street is glad to welcome the two authors to our famed “Winning Authors” series on Thursday, December 11th. A live discussion will take place in The Cabaret Theatre at 6:30pm. Following the discussion will be a book signing to be held in The Shops Concourse beginning at 7:30pm.
Known for her artistic and captivating suspense writing, author Mary Higgins Clark hits the holiday season with another must-have mystery. This time private investigator Regan Reilly heads out to the village of Branscombe, New Hampshire, where on the night before an annual holiday festival, a group of employees from a local market have learned they are the winners of one half of a 380 million dollar lottery ticket. Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark do a great job of grabbing readers early as it is soon learned that the numbers that
won were that of fellow co-worker, Duncan. Who, strapped for cash decided not to pitch in for the lottery tickets this time around. The group of friends knows it is only right to add Duncan into the cut, but upon learning that the other winning lottery ticket was only purchased one town over and after moments of jubilation, they realize that Duncan is nowhere to be found. What follows is an exciting and revealing account of a town that has been known for being peaceful and festive come holiday time turned into a chilling epicenter of suspense, deceit and the search for truth.
As part of the “Winning Authors” event, a collaboration between Mohegan Sun and Spin Street, Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark will host a forum in The Cabaret Theatre. Included will be a question and answer session where guests can ask questions about the new book at 6:30pm. A book signing of Dashing Through The Snow will follow in the Spring Gateway at 7:30pm in The Shops concourse. Both 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, books and video games. 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.
