Nov 20, 2024 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
The Second Annual Sun Patio Tree Lighting, a Coca-Cola Caravan, daily specials, a Gingerbread themed Pop-up Bar in Sky Tower hotel lobby and more is on tap this holiday season at Mohegan Sun!
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 20, 2024) – Guests are invited to get ready to embrace the festive spirit as Mohegan Sun counts down to the most wonderful time of the year!
Countdown to Cheer at Mohegan Sun | Each day in December at Mohegan Sun will bring a new reason to be merry and enjoy the festive season as incredible deals and jolly good times are featured across the resort. Holiday entertainment like Straight No Chaser, special hotel packages, a seasonal pop-up bar with the scent of gingerbread in the air, can’t-miss food & beverage offerings, and more kick-off on Sunday, December 1st!
Mix & Mingle: The Ultimate Big Little Holiday Party | On Friday, December 13th and Friday, December 20th beginning at 5:00pm, guests can sip on festive cocktails, enjoy a delicious holiday-themed dinner buffet, and take in live Jazz music at novelle. This year, Mohegan Sun is adding a twist – with a Casino 101 event known as Shuffle to Showdown. Guests can learn to play Blackjack with fun money, and then test their skills in a friendly Blackjack tournament, sponsored by Bacardí! Guests can secure their spot today at mohegansun.com and be part of an unforgettable holiday celebration. All guests must be 21+ to enter novelle.
Second Annual Sun Patio Tree Lighting | Mohegan Sun’s Second Annual Sun Patio Tree Lighting on December 15th will have a very special guest, as legendary musician Andrea Bocelli, will help light up a Christmas Tree on the Sun Patio. Additionally, right before the tree lighting, Andrea Bocelli will officially be inducted into Mohegan Sun Arena’s Walk of Fame! This event takes place from 5:00pm – 7:00pm, and is fun for the whole family. Featured at this outdoor holiday gathering will be complimentary hot chocolate, coffee and sweet treats. The Sun Patio Bar will also serve flavorful specialty cocktails crafted by Mohegan Sun’s skilled bartenders. Guests can sing along to their favorite holiday tunes performed by talented carolers, shop at vendor booths and pose for photos with Santa! This event is open to all ages and admission is free. Additional details are available HERE.
Holiday POP! The Gingerbread Bar | Guests are invited to step into something sweet on select days during Countdown to Cheer! Holiday POP! The Gingerbread Bar, located in the Sky Tower Lobby, is a magical holiday pop-up bar full of warmth, magic, and endless holiday fun. Sip on festive spirits and holiday-inspired cocktails while sitting by the fireplace with friends.
Coca-Cola Caravan | It’s time to share holiday magic! Guests are invited to the Sun Patio on Sunday, December 22nd from 3:00pm – 8:00pm to take free family photos with Santa and have the moment printed on a postcard. Guests can send it via Santa’s Magic Mailbox to loved ones across the country – on Mohegan Sun! Browse gifts at the Giving Shoppe, where each purchase supports Boys & Girls Clubs across America. Don’t miss the chance to share a Coke with Santa at this unforgettable holiday experience.
Mohegan Sun Arena Holiday Entertainment Lineup | Mohegan Sun Arena has a December entertainment lineup that guests won’t want to miss. Shows include Trans-Siberian Orchestra on Sunday, December 1st at 3:00pm and 8:00pm, Straight No Chaser on Friday, December 6th at 8:00pm, Jim Jefferies on Saturday, December 7th at 8:00pm, Andrea Bocelli on Sunday, December 15th at 7:30pm, Earth, Wind & Fire on Wednesday, December 18th at 8:00pm, Cirque Dreams: Celebration on Thursday, December 26th, Friday, December 27th, and Saturday, December 28th at 7:00pm, Pitbull on Sunday, December 29th at 7:30pm, and Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular with Shawn Klush on Tuesday, December 31st at 7:00pm. Tickets to all shows are on sale now via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
Wolf Den Holiday Entertainment Lineup | The Wolf Den will also be rockin’ with holiday entertainment throughout December. Guests can check out Christmas with The Nelsons on Friday, December 13th at 8:00pm, Merry Christmas Darling Carpenters’ Christmas starring Michelle Berting Brett on Saturday, December 21st at 8:00pm, The Cartells on Tuesday, December 24th at 7:00pm, and Boogie Wonder Band on Tuesday, December 31st at 8:00pm and 11:00pm. All guests must be 21+ to enter the Wolf Den.
Food & Beverage Offerings| Guests can indulge in mouthwatering food & beverage specials over the course of Countdown to Cheer. Bobby’s Burger Palace Drink of the Month is a special Dulce de Leche Milkshake for $8. Throughout December, The Crafty Stir Café will feature a Frosty Fusions drink of the week for $14; offerings include Pumpkin Cheesecake (December 1st – 7th), Peppermint Hot Chocolate (December 8th – 14th), Melted Snowman (December 15th – 21st), and Cousin Eddie’s Eggnog (December 22nd – 28th). On select days throughout the month, TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge will offer a Pu-Pu Plater for $30 which includes one piece of crispy tuna, satay bass, chicken satay, gyoza, and lollipop wing. From Monday, December 9th through Thursday, December 12th, Todd English’s Tuscany will have a $50 prix fixe menu featuring a Holiday Salad, Short Rib Ravioli, and Pink Peppermint Stick Ice Cream. On Saturday, December 14th, Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook will offer Ginger Snap Wings as a Countdown to Cheer special. For those who miss out on this tasty special on December 14th, they have another shot to enjoy them at Bow & Arrow Sports Bar from Tuesday, December 17th through Thursday, December 19th. Lastly, Todd English’s Tuscany and TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge will have Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining specials available for guests. At Todd English’s Tuscany for dinner, guests can pick between a Roasted Apple & Fennel Stuffed Pork Chop ($40), 14 oz. Bone-in Grilled Veal Chop ($65), and Lamb Bolognese ($36). Over at TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge, guests can try the Five Golden Rings special for $30.
RumChata Holiday Bar Cart | Guests can treat themselves to decadent cocktails and satisfy their sugary cravings with RumChata during Countdown to Cheer! The RumChata Holiday Bar Cart will be available in different areas of the property on select days. Follow the cart and indulge in irresistible sweet treats!
Holiday Gift Card Promotion | Guests can snag some gifts for their loved ones by taking advantage of the Holiday Gift Card Promotion! For every $100 spent on a Mohegan Sun digital gift card (limit $500), guests will receive a free $20 bonus digital gift card. The Holiday Gift Card Promotion begins on Friday, December 13th at 6:00am and ends on Wednesday, December 25th at Midnight. Mohegan Sun gift cards can be used for shopping, dining and entertainment and are accepted at the luxurious hotels at Mohegan Sun, Mandara Spa, Mohegan Sun Golf Club and Mohegan Sun’s Mobil Gas Station & Convenience Store. The bonus digital gift card will be valid through March 31, 2025.
Holiday Hotel Packages | Guests looking for a holiday getaway can book special hotel packages through the end of December:
- Holiday POP! The Gingerbread Bar Package – this festive hotel package includes an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun. Stay dates range from Thursday, December 5th – Saturday, December 28th. The package also includes a $75 credit valid at Holiday POP! The Gingerbread Bar in the Sky Tower Lobby.
- Second Annual Sun Patio Tree Lighting Package – guests looking to light up the night can book this hotel package that includes an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun on Sunday, December 15th and a $50 beverage credit to use anywhere on property, including Sun Patio Bar and Holiday POP! The Gingerbread Bar.
Triple Status Point Days | Momentum members can earn Triple Status Points on Tuesday, December 3rd, Saturday, December 7th, Friday, December 20th, Sunday, December 29th, and Monday, December 30th.
Additionally, Momentum members Ignite through Soar will have the opportunity to receive special discounts on their holiday shopping at select Mohegan Sun shops during The Shops After Hours promotion which takes place on Thursday, December 5th from 9:00pm – 11:00pm. For more information on The Shops After Hours promotion and the full Countdown to Cheer schedule, visit mohegansun.com/countdowntocheer. Guests are also encouraged to keep an eye on Mohegan Sun’s Instagram & Facebook stories for exciting updates.
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, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, 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 and view us on YouTube.
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Nov 19, 2024 | Entertainment
Tickets on sale Friday, November 22nd
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 19, 2024) – Il Volo, an Italian Pop Opera trio consisting of Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble, will perform at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, March 29th for an 7:00pm concert.
Tickets to see the trio of tenors go on sale Friday, November 22nd at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, fans of Il Volo can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, November 23rd.
2024 marks a significant year for the trio. Celebrating their 15th anniversary, they participated inSanremo Festival with “Capolavoro”, a Golden Disc song featured on the album Ad Astra. In March, Il Volo embarked on an intense World Tour in Japan. They then performed in the Italian summer tour Tutti Per Uno – Capolavoro in the most evocative venues in Italy and in “Tutti Per Uno” (a project by Michele Torpedine), four special concert-events at the Arena di Verona, with numerous important guests from the Italian music scene.
With a sold-out start at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London on October 6th, Gianluca, Ignazio, and Piero began their fall tour across major European capitals, also recording several sold-out dates. In 2025, they will take their music worldwide again with a World Tour across the USA, Canada, and Latin America.
Starting in January, Il Volo will embark on an important tour in Italy’s arenas, titled Tutti Per Uno – Ad Astra Live Nei Palasport, with stops in cities such as Jesolo (January 10th at Palazzo del Turismo), Milan (January 11th at Unipol Forum), Treviso (January 13th at Palaverde), Florence (January 15th at Nelson Mandela Forum), Bologna (January 17th at Unipol Arena), Turin (January 18th at Inalpi Arena), Rome (January 21st at Palazzo dello Sport), Eboli (January 23rd at Palasele), Bari (January 24th at Palaflorio), and Messina (January 26th at Palarescifina).
Following the success of the six special dates at Milan’s Arcimboldi Theater and the European tour that saw them take on prestigious stages in 2023, Il Volo released a Christmas EP entitled 4 Xmas on November 3rd, containing four songs, including a special version of “Happy Xmas (Was Is Over),” “Amazing Grace,” “O Tannenbaum” and “Feliz Navidad.”
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
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Nov 18, 2024 | Entertainment
Tickets on sale Friday, November 22nd
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 18, 2024) – Cole Swindell, a multi-platinum Grammy-nominated Country superstar will perform at the award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, February 6th, at 7:30pm.
Tickets to see the artist behind the hit singles including “Ain’t Worth the Whiskey,” “You Should Be Here”, and “She Had Me at Heads Carolina” go on sale Friday, November 22nd at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, Swindell fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, November 23rd.
The multiple ACM award-winning singer songwriter released new music from his upcoming fifth studio album for Warner Music Nashville including his current radio single “Forever To Me,” and the digital only releases of “One Day” and “3 Feet Tall,” which Country Now called a “Song of the Year contender” and “one of the most important songs Cole Swindell has ever released.”
Swindell, who Rolling Stone has called “a proven hit-maker,” charted three back-to-back, Platinum-certified, multi-week No. 1 hits off his fourth studio album, Stereotype: “Single Saturday Night,” “Never Say Never” (with Lainey Wilson) and the five-week 3x Platinum chart-topper “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” that garnered three ACM Awards for Single of the Year and Song of the Year (as songwriter and artist), an iHeart Music Award for “Country Song of the Year” and received a nomination for “Musical Event of the Year” for “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” with Jo Dee Messina for the 57th CMA Awards. He released a special duet remix of his smash “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” featuring Messina that has produced multiple award nominations and is included on his deluxe album Stereotype Broken, which also includes his 2023 Top 10 single “Drinkaby.”
The Tennessean called Swindell a “hard charging competitor armed with a mastery of the art of the craft, tirelessly looking for ways to improve his work” has solidified himself as a hit songwriter, recording artist and headlining performer over the past eleven years. He has racked up 12 No. 1 singles as an artist – 13 as a songwriter – each of the 12 singles are certified Platinum (including two singles at 3x Platinum and four at 2x Platinum), a Platinum-certified debut album (Cole Swindell), a Platinum-certified sophomore effort (You Should Be Here), a Gold-certified third entry (All Of It), and a Gold-certified fourth album (Stereotype). His massive, GRAMMY-nominated hit “Break Up In The End” was named the “2019 NSAI Song of the Year”. Swindell earned two nominations (“Musical Event of the Year” and “Music Video of the Year”) for “Never Say Never” at the 56th CMA Awards. Swindell officially became a headliner on his own in 2018 with his Reason To DrinkTours, and his 2022 Back Down To The Bar Tour. In 2023, he toured with Thomas Rhett on the Home Team Tour and headlined his Twelve Tour in the fall. Swindell just wrapped his 2024 summer Win The Night Tour.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
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Nov 14, 2024 | Food & Beverage, General News
Pastry Chef Adam Young’s popular Sift Bake Shop, featuring A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons, comes to Mohegan Sun in spring 2025!
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 14, 2024) – Mohegan Sun is excited to announce a partnership with A.T.Y Hospitality that brings Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons to the property this upcoming spring. Located in the Winter Entrance, Sift Bake Shop at Mohegan Sun, a family-owned French inspired bakery, will be the brand’s fourth in New England. Sift Bake Shop specializes in scratch made signature desserts, artisanal breads, pastries, macarons, and more. All items are all made in-house daily celebrating the freshest ingredients and modern techniques, with a nod to the traditional foundations of classic pastry. The establishment owned and operated by Pastry Chef Adam Young delivers high quality, unique and delicious food in a warm and welcoming environment.
Sift Bake Shop at Mohegan Sun will launch in tandem with A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons presented by Grey Goose®, a boutique cocktail bar that inspires elegance in everyday life. Their list of signature cocktails, bonbons and confections are thoughtfully executed with the highest quality of ingredients. Bonbons are crafted delicately by hand to ensure an elevated and delicious experience.
“Adam Young has been a big part of our annual Sun Wine & Food Fest every January, and we’re so pleased to start this new chapter with he and his wife, Ebbie – in launching a Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y. Bar & Bonbons here at Mohegan Sun!” –said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “We have always been impressed by Sift Bake Shop and the expanded concepts this team has rolled out, and we can’t wait to bring them to Mohegan Sun guests this spring!”
“Alongside our talented teams at A.T.Y Hospitality, I am so thrilled to be the newest contributor to the esteemed Mohegan Sun lineup of outstanding Food and Beverage offerings,” said Adam Young, owner of A.T.Y Hospitality. “The opportunity to collaborate with such professionals and have a new arena to showcase our craft is something I would consider to be the pinnacle of any pastry chef’s career.”
In 2016, the husband-and-wife team, Adam and Ebbie Young decided to pursue their own business endeavors and opened Sift Bake Shop in Mystic, C.T. Since opening Sift Mystic, the flagship store has undergone extensive renovations, and the Sift brand has expanded to locations in Watch Hill, R.I. and Niantic, C.T. and soon Mohegan Sun. A.T.Y Hospitality additionally encompasses Mix Restaurant & Rooftop Bar, Young Buns Doughnuts and most recently a chocolate shop and martini bar, A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons. A.T.Y Hospitality is looking forward to opening Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons in Mohegan Sun the spring of 2025.
“We are committed to delivering outstanding products, and genuine hospitality, said Young. “Sift Bakeshop and the entire A.T.Y Hospitality umbrella are beyond excited to deliver our “achievable luxury” to the discerning guests of Mohegan Sun.”
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, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, 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 and view us on YouTube.
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Nov 11, 2024 | General News, Jackpots
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 11, 2024) – On Thursday, November 7th, lucky Glastonbury, CT resident, Terri M., hit a massive jackpot in the amount of $251,964.37 on the popular hold & spin slot machine, Huff N’ Even More Puff (Light & Wonder). Terri was playing in Casino of the Sky, which is home to nearly 1,900 slot machines, the world’s largest indoor planetarium dome, and over 90 table games, when she hit the “Super Jackpot” on a $10 spin!
Back in June, Mohegan Sun introduced additional Huff N’ Even More Puff (Light & Wonder) slot machines to the property, bringing the total number of these fan-favorite games up to 20. With this addition, Mohegan Sun is now home to the most Huff N’ Even More Puff games in the Northeast. Players can also experience other games in the Huff N’ Puff series with both Huff N’ More Puff and Huff N’ X-Tra Puff offered throughout the property.
To learn more on all that Mohegan Sun has to offer, visit mohegansun.com/playing.
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, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, 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 and view us on YouTube.
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