Oct 18, 2021 | Entertainment, General News
Live in the Arena January 16th; Tickets on sale October 25th
Bowzer and his Doo – Wop family return to Mohegan Sun to perform some of the best hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s. The latest installment of Bowzer’s Rock ‘N’ Doo – Wop Party Volume XX – The 20th Anniversary is slated for Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, January 16th at 3:00pm.
Tickets are $35.00 and $25.00 and go on sale Monday, October 25th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Tuesday, October 26th, subject to availability.
An incredible lineup of talent is set to take the stage for Bowzer’s Rock ‘N’ Doo-Wop Party Volume XX that celebrates classic and legendary Rock & Roll, starring:
- Kenny Vance & The Planotones (“Looking For An Echo”)
- Gary “U.S” Bonds (“Quarter To Three”)
- Jay Siegel’s Tokens (“The Lion Sleeps Tonight”)
- Peggy March (“I Will Follow Him”)
- The Dubs (“Could This Be Magic”)
- Lala Brooks, Original Lead Singer of The Crystals (“Da Doo Ron Ron”)
- Joey Dee (“The Peppermint Twist”)
- Johnny Contardo, Formerly of SHA NA NA (“Those Magic Changes”)
- Bowzer & The Stingrays
- Rocky & The Rollers
- With Special Guest: NYC 9/11 Firefighter Frank Pizarro
- Plus: The Greatest Moments of OUR 20 YEARS!!!
- Hosted By: Bowzer
The show is hosted by none other than Bowzer who will be appearing with Bowzer & The Stingrays.
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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Oct 18, 2021 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets go on sale Friday, October 22nd
As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history. The Beach Boys have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and have become an American icon to fans around the world. The Beach Boys will pull into town to perform on Friday, December 31st at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville.
Tickets are $44 & $34 and go on sale Friday, October 22nd at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, October 23rd, subject to availability.
Since the band’s co-founder, lead-singer and chief lyricist Mike Love penned the lyrics to The Beach Boys’ first hit, “Surfin’” (1961), dozens of the bands chart toppers have become eternal anthems of American youth: “Surfin’ USA,” “Surfer Girl,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Barbara Ann,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Rock and Roll Music” and “Kokomo.”
The Beach Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide and have received more than 33 RIAA Platinum and Gold record awards. The Rock And Roll Hall of Famers where also honored at the 2001 Grammy Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
With more than five decades of touring under their belts, The Beach Boys have performed more concerts than any major rock band in history. Sounds Of Summer: The Very Best Of The Beach Boys, Capitol/EMI’s 30-track collection of the band’s biggest hits, has achieved triple-platinum success with sales of more than three million copies in the U.S. since its release.
The Beach Boys are led by Mike Love, who, along with longtime member Bruce Johnston, musical director Scott Totten, Brian Eichenberger, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill, Keith Hubacher and Randy Leago, continue the legacy of the iconic band. This concert will not feature Brian Wilson, Al Jardine or David Marks.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” 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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Oct 13, 2021 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Sports Betting
WHAT: Season 5 is all about transformation. Take a peek behind the curtain at the development and launch of two amazing new venues: TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge at Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Fans will also get an inside look at how Mohegan Sun became a hub for primetime College Basketball in the Arena, transformed a new area into a weekly summer festival, reopened the incredible 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena, and turned Bow & Arrow Sports Bar into the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook!
WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, October 13th at 7:30pm EST (and airing every Wednesday night through November 17th)| BackofHouse.tv
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun launches season five of the hit series, “Back of House” tonight, October 13th at 7:30pm. The premiere is viewable directly through www.backofhouse.tv. Season five of “Back of House” follows the professional lives of 10 Mohegan Sun team members, taking viewers behind the scenes and providing a unique glimpse into major moments and milestones over the past year for both Mohegan Sun and parent company, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE).
Episode 1: A Delicious Collaboration: Mohegan Sun has been searching for a new partnership for next-level dining for a while now, and found the perfect match with the renowned TAO Group Hospitality brand. Come along and follow Jeff, Chris and the construction team transform a piece of prime real estate into one of the hottest new restaurants in the Northeast. It’s not easy building a restaurant during a pandemic, but this team is up to the task!
Tune-in and WIN
To celebrate the brand-new season, backofhouse.tv and Mohegan Sun will host an enter-to-win contest for fans to take part in during the season’s six-week span. As part of the giveaway, viewers can enter to win a grand prize two-day stay with a $250 food and beverage credit and a $250 gift card to experience the magic of Mohegan Sun for themselves as it celebrates its milestone 25th anniversary.
*Giveaway Disclaimer
Must be 21 years or older to be eligible to win. By entering the promotion, you are opting in to receive email offers from Mohegan Sun and agree to sign a media release waiver. Media release waiver allows Mohegan Sun to use your likeness as a prize winner. Subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply. No cash value. Offer is non-transferable. Offer valid at Mohegan Sun’s Connecticut location only. Participants cannot be an employee of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment or one of its properties or a direct family member of an employee.
ABOUT BACK OF HOUSE
“Back of House” swings the doors of hospitality and entertainment wide open. It is a trailblazing all-access pass to the action behind the action at one of the world’s largest integrated casino resort destinations, Mohegan Sun. Enjoy following fun, dedicated resort employees as they navigate occasional mishaps in their quests to make each guest’s stay a perfect getaway experience. For more information, visit backofhouse.tv where you can also book a room, buy show tickets, gift cards and even apply for a position for a career with Mohegan Sun.
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Oct 11, 2021 | Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
7th annual event benefiting veterans and active duty military to take place in the Uncas Ballroom
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 11, 2021) – Vets Rock, a free event where Mohegan Sun and the community come together to celebrate active duty military and veterans with a day of valuable programs and resources, returns Saturday, November 13th. Special services featured in the Uncas Ballroom include a career fair presented by Mohegan Sun, Veteran Service Organizations, Educational Services, Save-A-Suit, and companies looking to provide benefits to veterans and military members.
Opening Ceremony
Vets Rock 2021 will begin with an opening ceremony hosted by Gil Simmons of WTNH in The Shops concourse at 11:00am. The opening ceremony includes a salute to veterans and active duty military personnel remarks by invited dignitaries, and a display by the Tribal Colour Guard.
Vets Rock Expo
From 12:00pm – 6:00pm, guests are invited to partake in the free Vets Rock Expo in the Earth Expo & Convention Center. The expo features over 50 veteran services organizations and a career fair hosted by Mohegan Sun. The Save-A-Suit program will also be on-hand, outfitting up to 100 veterans with professional attire. Pre-registration through the website is required to participate in Save-A-Suit. Guests can also donate professional attire at the entrance of the Uncas Ballroom.
For registration and more information about Vets Rock, visit mohegansun.com/vetsrock.
As a thank you to our troops, both past and present, Mohegan Sun regularly offers a military discount to all active duty military personnel, veterans and military dependents at more than 40 shops and dining locations across property.
The Mohegan Tribe also provided 100 seats to the Mohegan Sun Arena’s Dashboard Confessional event. If you’re a veteran or active duty member looking for tickets to the Saturday night event, go to the website and register. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Prior to the excitement on Saturday, there will be a Veterans Day key chain distribution at the Winter, Summer & Riverview entrances on Thursday November 11th.
A full list of participants in the Mohegan Sun Military Discount Program can be found on the Mohegan Sun website.
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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 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.
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Oct 7, 2021 | Community Relations, Employment, Food & Beverage
Culinary positions offer a $2,000 sign-on bonus, housekeeping positions offer a $500 sign-on bonus
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 7, 2021) – This fall Mohegan Sun is set to host two hiring events on Wednesday, October 13th and Wednesday, October 27th. 
Employment opportunities are open in Food & Beverage, Event Support, Security, Marketing, VIP, Accounting, Hotel, Retail and more. Culinary positions offer a $2,000 sign-on bonus while all housekeeping and Barista-Starbucks positions offer a $500 sign-on bonus. Bonuses will be paid out in increments.
Both of these hiring events slated for October 13th and 27th will take place from 10:00am – 5:00pm located in the Earth Expo & Convention Center.
The public is welcome to attend both hiring events. Before attending the hiring event, interested candidates should create an account on the Mohegan Sun career site at mohegansun.com/careers. Additionally, walk-ins are welcome and top candidates will be hired on the spot!
In three consecutive years, Mohegan Sun was named “Best Casino Hotel” in USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards. Mohegan Sun is once again in the running for this #1 honor with voting currently taking place HERE.
Mohegan Sun was also recently certified as a “Great Place to Work” by USA Today, in addition to ranking among the top 10 in Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Workplaces for Diversity” list. Last month, Mohegan Sun was also named among the “Top Work Places of 2021” by the Hartford Courant.
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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 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.
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