Oct 3, 2011 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Ronnie Ortiz, Sammi Giancola and Deena Cortese to host free Reality Check event in The
Shops at Mohegan Sun and appearance at Ultra 88 Night Club
WHAT: Let the fist-pumping begin! As part of Mohegan Sun’s month-long celebration, Ronnie Ortiz, Sammi Giancola and Deena Cortese of Jersey Shore will host a special, high-energy Reality Check event on Friday, October 21st in The Shops at Mohegan Sun. This free live event will feature a question & answer period at 7:00pm followed by a signing event at 7:45pm. The castmates will also be making an appearance at Ultra 88 Night Club later that evening.
WHEN: Friday, October 21st at 7:00pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Presented by The Shops at Mohegan Sun, Reality Check is an exciting and interactive event that brings the best and brightest stars from the reality TV world to Mohegan Sun. Reality Check events provide fans with the ultimate exposure to their favorite reality stars with engaging, live exhibitions in The Shops at Mohegan Sun followed by intimate signing events. Events are free and open to all ages.
ABOUT RONNIE: Ronnie Ortiz was born in the Bronx, NY to Puerto-Rican & Italian parents. Prior to his stardom on Jersey Shore in 2009 as one of the original cast members, Ronnie was working with his dad in the real estate business. During the course of the hit reality show, “guido” Ronnie has been involved in an on-again/off-again relationship with “guidette” and fellow original castmate Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola. This year, he entered the fashion world with the launch of “Jersey Laundry,” a line of designer T-shirts.
ABOUT SAMMI: Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola hails from Hazlet, New Jersey. In high school, she was a four-year varsity letter winner and a midfielder on the William Paterson University women’s soccer team. An original cast member of Jersey Shore, Sammi found an instant attraction to roommate Ronnie Ortiz and the two started dating three episodes into the 1st season. This spring, Sammi launched her new fragrance “Dangerous.”
ABOUT DEENA: Deena Cortese, who describes herself as the “Blast in a Glass,” grew up in the small town of New Egypt, New Jersey. She auditioned for season one of Jersey Shore along with longtime friend Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi. Nicole was picked for the cast, but Deena didn’t make the cut. Determined, she eventually reunited with “Snooki” and joined the cast for season 3 replacing Angelina who left the house during the 2nd season.
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.
This event is part of Mohegan Sun’s month-long 15th anniversary celebration. Be sure to check out mohegansun.com/15th for all the latest updates on events, celebrity appearances, special offers and other anniversary celebrations.
Sep 28, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Celebrities ‘crystallized’ to appear include cast members of Jersey Shore, American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance and others
UNCASVILLE, CT – Mohegan Sun’s Crystal Anniversary keeps shining with more and more stars scheduled to appear at the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination during its anniversary weekend October 21st – 23rd including cast members from Jersey Shore, So You Think You Can Dance judge Mary Murphy with dancers Gev Manoukian and Jonathan “Legacy” Perez, Season 9 American Idol contestant and Connecticut native Katie Stevens and celebrity chefs and restaurateurs Bobby Flay and Todd English, among others. And it’s all free!
Mohegan Sun, one of the world’s largest and most spectacular entertainment and gaming destinations, recently unveiled its plans for a month-long celebration in October to celebrate its crystal 15th anniversary including a one-time-only special performance by Jennifer Lopez, a private tribute dinner for “the hardest working man in show business” Regis Philbin, tons of free events with some of the hottest celebrities around, special appearances by Buddy Valastro, The Cake Boss, and so much more.
The weekend also features Rock N’ Roll Hall of Famer Stephen Stills and Country superstar Dierks Bentley performing free concerts in Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den on October 21st & 22nd, while the General Hospital soap stars of Port Chuck take the stage in The Cabaret Theatre on October 22nd during a private concert.
Throughout the 15th anniversary weekend, The Shops at Mohegan Sun will be home to several free events with some of today’s hottest stars including a Reality Check event with cast members of Jersey Shore on Friday, October 21st. And on Saturday, the action continues when chef and restaurateur Bobby Flay hosts a public autograph signing of his new book Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain Cookbook. Celebrity chef Todd English will also be hosting a Signings & Sighting event that afternoon for his newly released book, Cooking in Everyday English: The ABCs of Great Flavor at Home.
The fun continues when So You Think You Can Dance judge Mary Murphy, along with dancers Gev Manoukian and Jonathan “Legacy” Perez, host a special Reality Check that evening in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, followed by Season 9 American Idol contestant and Connecticut native Katie Stevens on Sunday afternoon.
Mohegan Sun is celebrating its Crystal Anniversary throughout the month of October with spectacular entertainment, celebrity appearances, special promotions and unique signature events. In addition, several specially-themed retail and dining deals will be offered throughout the property at Bare Escentuals, Elemis Spa, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Sephora, Tommy Bahama, Ballo, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe, Michael Jordan’s Steak House and many others.
There is also a special promotion with $200,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs with Mohegan Sun’s 15th Anniversary Ultimate Experience Giveaway. Guests will have their chance to win an amazing prize package including a Mohegan Sun VIP concert experience complete with overnight accommodations in a luxurious suite as well as room and spa credits. Additional prizes including complimentary tickets to Live With Regis & Kelly including a trip and bakery credit at The Cake Boss’ Carlo’s Bakery and tickets to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and the list goes on!
Be sure to check out mohegansun.com/15th for all the latest updates on events, celebrity appearances, special offers and other anniversary celebrations.
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
Shops at Mohegan Sun and appearance at Ultra 88 Night Club