May 29, 2012 | General News, Special Events
Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Returns to CT for a Reality Check event at Mohegan Sun during Connecticut Week
The television star of The Real Housewives of New York City and the woman who taught us that “money can’t buy you class,” Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, stops by her home state of Connecticut with a trip to Mohegan Sun. The face of poise and elegance will grace The Shops at Mohegan Sun with her stylish flair for an exclusive autograph signing on Friday, June 15th at 8:00pm.
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 COUNTESS LUANN
Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, an original cast member who is now in her 5th season as one of the stars of Bravo’s hit reality show Real Housewives of New York City which currently airs every Monday at 9:00pm. Known for her unique and classic style and flair, she has been a favorite go-to fashion and etiquette commentator on all the top national and regional TV shows including NBC’s The Today Show, Rachael Ray Show, CBS’s The Talk, The Insider, E! Entertainment, Style Network and more. She made the leap over to scripted television shows with a popular guest spot on NBC’s Law & Order SVU. She just celebrated her second year writing her popular column “What Would the Countess Do” for OK! Magazine and will soon begin to contribute regularly on style for hollywood life.com. She hails from Berlin, CT and most of her family, including her mother, still resides in the area.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Mar 23, 2012 | General News, Special Events
Corey Harrison and Chumlee of History’s Pawn Stars make a stop at Mohegan Sun for Reality Check event on April 21st at 2:00pm
WHAT: Corey Harrison and Chumlee are set to greet fans and sign autographs for an all-new Reality Check taking place on Saturday, April 21st. This special Pawn Stars edition of Reality Check will take place in The Shops at Mohegan Sun and will start with a question & answer session at 2:00pm followed by a signing event at 2:30pm. The whole event comes at a bargain as it’s completely free and open to the public!
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, only specified merchandise will be signed. Because of the popularity of this event, the signing will be bracelet-only. Bracelets will be distributed starting at 1:00pm on Saturday, April 21st on a first-come, first-served basis at the signing stage in The Shops concourse and must be worn in order to gain entrance into this autograph-only event. Please note that the Pawn Stars will not be purchasing pawn items or evaluating guests’ merchandise.
WHEN: Saturday, April 21st
2:00pm: Q&A
2:30pm: Signing
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 COREY: Corey Harrison began working at the pawn shop when he was 9. Expertly trained in the art of appraisal, Corey not only has the brains to spot a cheat, he has the brawn to back it up. He is not afraid to throw his muscle around, especially when it comes to protecting his family. He also handles everything when it comes to hiring and firing employees and managing eBay clients. His father, Rick believes that Corey, who is oftentimes treated like a slave, needs to earn his keep. Without a real stake in the business, Corey is hoping that all his hard work pays off.
ABOUT CHUMLEE: As Corey’s devoted childhood friend, Chumlee is just like a son to Corey’s father Rick and he’s been around the shop since he was a kid. Everybody loves Chum, but he is often the butt of the boys’ jokes. Part of the reason he isn’t taken seriously is that he constantly begs Corey to buy items that entertain him, like video games and circus paraphernalia, that usually don’t make good business sense. And, although his heart of gold makes him a pro at customer service, it’s continually proven to be bad business for the shop. Chumlee always wants to give his patrons the best deal and often takes their side, a triat that never fails to push Rick’s button. Where did Chumlee get his nickname? Friends in elementary school took the name from cartoon character Tennessee Tuxedo’s sidekick, a walrus named Chumley.
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.
Mar 19, 2012 | General News, Special Events
Louis Van Amstel of “Dancing with the Stars” joins Mohegan Sun on Wednesday, April 4th at 6:00pm for a free Signings 
& Sightings event
WHAT: Mohegan Sun is excited to present Louis Van Amstel of “Dancing with Stars” for a Signings & Sightings event on Wednesday, April 4th at 6:00pm. Held in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, Louis will be signing copies of his newest workout DVD LaBlast.
Immediately following his signing, Louis will take the stage and help emcee the Arthur Murray 100th anniversary celebrations – also taking place in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 4th
6:00pm: Signing in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings, presented in collaboration with Spin Street, is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows guests to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s biggest entertainers. Whether it’s an up-and-coming band, well-known comedian or chart-topping musician, a Signings & Sightings event provides artists with an exciting opportunity to share their latest work in an interactive way with fans. Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, offers a variety of music, movies and entertainment memorabilia with special signing merchandise available for each Signings & Sightings event.
ABOUT LOUIS: Louis Van Amstel is a three-time world dance champion, Emmy-nominated choreographer and fitness professional. He is best known for his seven-season run on the hit ABC show “Dancing with the Stars,” most notably for the transformation of his partner’s (Kelly Osbourne, Niecy Nash, Margaret Cho) bodies and self-esteem through his guidance and instruction. He is currently spearheading the LaBlast Fitness franchise that spans the world, teaching people to get in shape and stay in shape through dance.
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.
Mar 14, 2012 | General News, Special Events
Drita D’Avanzo of the hit show Mob Wives is heading to Mohegan Sun to greet fans and sign autographs on Friday, April 20th
WHAT: “Mob”tastic moments await when Mohegan Sun welcomes Staten Island diva Drita D’Avanzo from VH1’s Mob Wives for an exclusive Signings & Sightings appearance in The Shops at Mohegan Sun. On
Friday, April 20th at 8:00pm, witness the “tough as nails” personality of this Mafia wife as she signs free autographs and chats with her fans.
WHEN: Friday, April 20, 2012
8:00pm – 9:00pm: Signing in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings, presented in collaboration with Spin Street, is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows guests to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s biggest entertainers. Whether it’s an up-and-coming band, well-known comedian or chart-topping musician, a Signings & Sightings event provides artists with an exciting opportunity to share their latest work in an interactive way with fans. Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, offers a variety of music, movies and entertainment memorabilia with special signing merchandise available for each Signings & Sightings event.
ABOUT DRITA: Drita D’Avanzo is the wife of Lee D’Avanzo, who federal prosecutors allege is the leader of a Bonanno and Colombo crime family farm team. While Drita’s husband is serving time in prison for bank robbery (for the second time), she is left alone raising their two young girls and freelancing as a make-up artist. Drita was raised in the projects of Staten Island after her family settled there from Albania. Under the aid of her hardnosed father who coached soccer, Drita would be invited to play for the Women’s National Soccer Team until she met her first love and decided against going. After a string of relationships, Drita met and fell in love with Lee. While pregnant with their first child, Lee would be sentenced to 8 years in prison for alleged bank robberies.
Drita realized during this time that she would need something to fall back on and that’s when she started her career as a make-up artist. She has since worked for various high-end cosmetic companies and plans to use her skills and initiative to one day develop her own cosmetic line.
For more info on Mohegan Sun’s Diva Days please visit: www.mohegansun.com/entertainment/divas.html
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.
Jan 19, 2012 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Dancer/musician to take part in signing and a very special hour-long acoustic performance on February 10th in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
WHAT: Mohegan Sun is set to feature one of the most anticipated Signings & Sightings events to date when when Dancing with the Stars superstar and rising singer/guitarist Mark Ballas heads to Mohegan Sun for an exclusive, free live performance in The Shops at Mohegan Sun. Immediately following, Ballas will take part in a free autograph session at Todd English’s Tuscany as part of Mohegan Sun’s Diva Fridays. The hour-long acoustic performance will take place in The Shops Concourse. Spin Street will have Ballas’s debut album Hurt LoveBox available for purchase.
WHEN: Friday, February 10th
7:00pm: Acoustic performance in the Shops at Mohegan Sun
8:00pm: Signing on Todd English’s Tuscany Terrace
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings, presented in collaboration with Spin Street, is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows guests to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s biggest entertainers. Whether it’s an up-and-coming band, well-known comedian or chart-topping musician, a Signings & Sightings event provides artists with an exciting opportunity to share their latest work in an interactive way with fans. Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, offers a variety of music, movies and entertainment memorabilia with special signing merchandise available for each Signings & Sightings event.
ABOUT MARK: Mark Ballas, one of the best performers on ABC’s
Dancing With The Stars, has won two championships in his eight seasons on the hit reality show. The first title was in season six partnered with Kristi Yamaguchi and the second with Shawn Johnson in season eight. Most recently, Ballas danced his way to the finals with partner Bristol Palin where they earned the third place spot. When he’s not dancing for thirty million households twice per week, Ballas is focusing on his music. His guitar influences range from Kurt Cobain, Paco De Lucia, John Mayer and Eric Clapton. His debut solo CD,
Hurt LoveBox was widely acclaimed by both fans and critics alike and helped Ballas become the “Artist To Watch” by Clear Channel in the summer of 2011. In addition, his hit single “Hotwire” off the album, was the winner of MTV’s Freshman Five for 2011.
Mark Ballas was here for an acoustic performance in the Shops at Mohegan Sun last winter as well. The video can be viewed at the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxm-sJ5LgK8
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.
