Jul 3, 2012 | Gaming, General News, Special Events
Weekend-long event to feature a signing with Troy Landry and Chase Landry of Swamp People™ in addition to other great outdoor fun
Mohegan Sun is calling all outdoors-men to join the fun of Outdoor Adventure Weekend, taking place in The Shops at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, July 21st & Sunday, July 22nd from Noon to 6:00pm. Highlights will include a special appearance and signing on Sunday afternoon by Troy Landry and Chase Landry from the Swamp People™ television series. Also on the slate for the big weekend will be cooking & hunting demos, a rock climbing wall and a special giveaway promotion and plenty more.
Things kick off at Noon on Saturday, July 21st where guests will find The Shops concourse decked out with fly fishing, camping, boating and hunting displays, some of which will offer live demonstrations for guests. There will also be a rock climbing wall set up for guests to try out. Furthermore, a number of retailers like Cabela’s, Bass Pro and Dick’s Sporting Goods will be on-hand showcasing gear and offering expert advice for any outdoor adventure.
And speaking of experts on all things outdoors, Sunday, July 22nd, Troy Landry and Chase Landry of Swamp People™, will be at Mohegan Sun participating in a free Reality Check. Guests can greet and grab autographs from the fearless alligator hunters in the Shops at Mohegan Sun starting at 3:00pm.
The fun doesn’t stop there! Throughout the weekend, guests can enter into a drawing to win a number of great prizes from such retailers as Cabela’s and more. Each prize package is valued at $500 and members must be present to win. Drawings will take place at 6:00pm on July 21st and 22nd.
Free camouflage t-shirts will also be handed out to the first 500 male Player’s Club members at the Riverview Coat Check, beginning at 9:00am on both days.
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.
Jul 2, 2012 | Entertainment, Special Events
Famous musician, Esteban, visits Mohegan Sun to serenade fans and sign autographs on Friday, July 13th
WHAT: A night of musical bliss awaits when Mohegan Sun welcomes Billboard-topping Guitarist Esteban on Friday, July 13th for a live performance with special guest Violinist Teresa Paul at 2:00pm on the Tuscany Terrace, followed by an exclusive Signings & Sightings appearance in The Shops concourse at 3:00pm. Esteban also welcomes his fans to the Wolf Den at 8:00pm for a free concert.
WHEN: Friday, July 13th
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Free Live Performance on the Tuscany Terrace
3:00pm – 3:30pm: Signing event in The Shops concourse
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 ESTEBAN: Esteban, who received his first guitar at the early age of eight, has dedicated his life to mastering the guitar. Esteban had the privilege to study classical guitar with famous Classical Guitarist Andreas Segovia, and has since topped Billboard charts for years and attracted fans from all over the world with his musical brilliance on the guitar.
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.
Jun 28, 2012 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Jack Black & Kyle Gass will greet fans and sign autographs in an exclusive appearance following their Arena show on Tuesday, July 3rd
WHAT: Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings presented by Spin Street, will welcome the actors, guitarists, singer/songwriters and Rock stars Jack Black and Kyle Gass of Tenacious D for a unique appearance on Tuesday, July 3rd. The band will sign copies of their latest album, Rize of the Fenix and talk with loyal fans in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
*This will be a braceleted event. In order to gain entrance to the signing, Rize of the Fenix must be purchased at Spin Street on the day of the show. First-come, first-served.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 3rd
Immediately following performance in the Arena
Spin Street Stage
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 TENACIOUS D: Many would associate Tenacious D as the comedy Rock band comprised of big-time film actor Jack Black and fellow guitarist Kyle Gass. But their song writing and live shows would have you thinking this is all they do. They became one of the biggest cult bands of the late 90s and 2000s. Their sheer charisma, humor and energy, as well as inspired songwriting, took the duo from L.A.’s underground comedy scene to their own series on HBO and major label album deals. Their latest album, Rize of the Fenix, is currently available in stores as well as on digital platforms.
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.
Apr 17, 2012 | General News, Special Events, Sports
Pitchers set to sign autographs and greet fans at 9:30pm on Friday, April 20th at the Spin Street Stage
WHAT: Mohegan Sun will be at a fever pitch when its Signings & Sightings presents Jon Lester and Felix Doubront for an exclusive appearance. See these baseball pitchers take the mound at Mohegan Sun to sign free autographs and talk with their legions of fans.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, only specified headshots will be signed. No sports memorabilia will be signed. Because of the popularity of this event, the signing will be bracelet-only. Bracelets will be distributed at 8:30pm on Friday, April 20th on a first-come, first-served basis at the signing stage in The Shops Concourse located in front of the Arena Box Office and must be worn in order to gain entrance into this autograph-only event.
WHEN: Friday, April 20th
9:30pm – 10:15pm
Spin Street Stage,
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 JON LESTER: Jon Lester is a hard throwing left handed pitcher who in his short career in the big leagues has already netted him a world championship and two All-Star selections. His overall ERA is 3.52 with his post season ERA checking in at a 2.57. He also has over 800 strikeouts in his 5 seasons in the Majors and was a 19 game winner in 2010.
ABOUT FELIX DOUBRONT: Felix Doubront is a young professional baseball pitcher who, in just the last couple of years, has gotten his shot to prove his talent at the highest level. The Venezuelan-born lefty had a 3.65 ERA with 533 strikeouts in the minors from 2005 – 2011. He started the 2012 season as the 4th man in the rotation on the big league club with hopes of making a big mark this 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.
Mar 30, 2012 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: Mohegan Sun is excited to announce that the pride of Lowell, Massachusetts and former 
Welterweight division champ, “Irish” Micky Ward is set to take part in a free Signings & Sightings event. Ward will be greeting fans and signing autographs in The Shops at Mohegan Sun at 8:00pm on Friday, April 13th.
*Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis for this signing. Due to time restrictions, only headshots will be signed; no memorabilia of any kind.
WHEN: Friday, April 13th at 8:00pm
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 MICKY:
Micky captured both the WBU Intercontinental Light Welterweight title and the WBU Light Welterweight title during his career in boxing. He also won the respect and admiration of many fans worldwide. The song “The Warrior’s Code” by the Punk Rock band Dropkick Murphys is dedicated to Micky Ward and his photograph appears on the cover of the album. Ward’s life is chronicled in a biography by Bob Halloran entitled Irish Thunder: The Hard Life and Times of Micky Ward. Ward’s trilogy with Arturo Gatti, the first of which took place at Mohegan Sun Arena, would become the cover of the video game Fight Night Round 3, on the PlayStation 2 and XBOX versions of the game. To top it all off, the movie “The Fighter” starring Mark Wahlberg as Micky Ward and Christian Bale as his half-brother, Dicky Eklund, recounts Ward’s climb to fame.
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.
