May 26, 2011 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Special Events
WHAT: One of the most successful, top grossing music bands of all time, The Monkees, will be taking part in a special Signings & Sightings at Mohegan Sun on Friday, June 10th immediately following their performance in Mohegan Sun Arena.
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, June 10th/10:30pm/The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Don’t miss your chance to get up-close-and-personal with The Monkees! Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork will make a special appearance in The Shops at Mohegan Sun immediately following their performance in Mohegan Sun Arena on June 10th to meet and sign autographs for excited fans.
At the band’s request, the public Signings and Sightings event that was scheduled for this evening has been changed to a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience.
*As advertised, the first 200 who purchased The Best of The Monkees CD from Spin Street will be able to attend the private event. This event is SOLD OUT!
ABOUT THE MONKEES: Formed in Los Angeles in 1966, The Monkees debuted on television screens with their eponymous NBC series and #1 hit single “Last Train to Clarksville”. The show was a huge success over its two-season run, winning two Emmy Awards. The Monkees would also become one of the top-selling music artists of all time, scoring a dozen Billboard Top 40 hits, outselling both the Beatles and The Rolling Stones in 1967, as well as Top 10 hits in more than 25 countries. They remain the only band to have to ever have four #1 albums in the same year.
Apr 5, 2011 | Food & Beverage, Shopping
Treat Mom to dining, shopping, entertainment and spa specials this Mother’s Day at Mohegan Sun
May 8th is just around the corner and that means it’s time to start thinking about how to treat Mom to a great time on her special day. Mohegan Sun may be just the place with fine restaurants, Elemis Spa specials, superb entertainment and endless shopping possibilities.
DINING OFFERINGS
Todd English’s Tuscany will prepare a four-course meal starting with Tuna Tartare with Spicy Mayo and Kettle Chips. It’s followed by a Cashew Crusted Lamb Chop served with Celery Salad and Parmesan Polenta. Next up will be the main course that features a succulent Petit Filet Mignon served over Seared Foie Gras, Silk Potatoes and Tuscan Demi. A classic Root Beer Float, along with baked-to-order Chocolate Chip Cookies, rounds out the meal. The special will be offered at $55.00 per person or $90.00 per person with wine pairings from 4:00pm to 10:00pm.
Birches Bar & Grill will offer a three-course meal that starts out with a choice of Soup Du Jour, Birches House Salad with Sweet-Herb Vinaigrette or a classic Caesar Salad. The entrée will be Surf & Turf that features a 6 oz. Filet Mignon & two Baked Seafood Stuffed Shrimp and will include delicious sides of Chef’s Vegetables and Rice Pilaf. A Heart-Shaped Strawberry Panna Cotta on a Cookie Crust topped with Chocolate Sauce will be served for dessert. The meal will be offered at $38.00 per person from 10:00am to 3:30am.
At Big Bubba’s BBQ, a special dinner consisting of Smoked Prime Rib with a Twice Baked Potato plus an additional side will be prepared for $21.95 per person.
Over at Jasper White’s Summer Shack, a Mixed Green Salad will be served followed by a 16 oz. Filet Mignon with a Chicken Lobster Tail served with Mashed Potatoes and Lobster Bordelaise. This meal is $50.00 per person and will be accompanied by a glass of champagne. Mothers will also receive a special Chocolate Covered Strawberry for dessert.
Sunburst Buffet will be offering a range of great Beef & Poultry, Seafood and plenty more. Some of the featured items include Penne & Grilled Chicken Alfredo, Shrimp & Asparagus Risotto with Shaved Parmesan, Veal Contadina, Seared Maple Mustard Glazed Salmon, a Breast of Chicken Francaise and Lobster & Roasted Tomato Shells “n” Cheese. Sides will include Fresh Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Green Beans and Toasted Orzo & Almond Rice Pilaf. At 5:00pm, Prime Rib will also be available at the carving section. Meals are offered at $19.81 per person ($23.58 after 5:00pm) and $10.37 for children between the ages of six and twelve ($12.76 after 5:00pm).
Finally, over at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, all mothers will be offered a free Oreo Crumble Dessert that features Ice Cream topped with Chocolate Sauce and crushed Oreo Cookies.
HOTEL & SPA SPECIALS
Elemis Spa has the perfect spa package for mothers with the Welcome Wellness hotel & spa package which combines a choice of one 50-minute Swedish massage or facial with an overnight stay in a luxurious Mohegan Sun hotel room. Just mention code PTWEL to have Mom set up with a mini retreat to revitalize her body, soul and stomach. This package is priced at $327.00 per night, based on double occupancy.
ENTERTAINMENT
On Mother’s Day, the Wolf Den will be featuring the Grammy-nominated Blues Pianist Al Copley at 7:00pm.
The Wolf Den is free and entrance is on a first-come, first-served basis. All guests must be 21 years of age or older.
THE SHOPS AT MOHEGAN SUN
The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store will have the Jim Shore Faith Flying Angel available at the promotional price of $15.00. Guests can also get the Angel for free by spending over $100.00 on all Jim Shore merchandise.
For more information on all of Mohegan Sun’s Mother’s Day offerings, please visit mohegansun.com/mothers-day.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 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.
Nov 10, 2009 | Entertainment, General News
Special offers extended to the Nations most deserving guests in honor of Veterans Day at Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun thanks enlisted and retired servicemen and women with exclusive discounts for Mohegan Sun Arena, the hotel at Mohegan Sun and Veterans Day-only offers in several dining and shopping outlets. With military identification, enlisted and active military members can take advantage of the following:
Mohegan Sun Arena:
Mohegan Sun Arena is offering a military discount to nine select shows in November and December. Enlisted or retired servicemen and women should visit the Mohegan Sun Box Office to redeem their half-priced tickets. This offer is valid through December 17th, and subject to availability.
The military discount will apply to the following shows:
- Larry The Cable Guy on November 13th
- Lynyrd Skynyrd on November 19th
- 311 on November 22nd
- The Beach Boys on November 29th
- Rob Zombie on December 3rd
- Kenny Rogers on December 5th
- Albano’s Nutcracker on December 12th and 13th
- Boston Pops on December 17th
In order to qualify for the military discount, tickets must be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and purchasers must show valid military identification. Applicable facility fees will apply to half-priced tickets; discount applies to lowest ticket price. Purchases are limited to six per person.
Hotel at Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun invites military service members to enjoy special discount hotel rates on select dates through September 2010 as part of its Friends of Mohegan Sun program.
On available dates, military service members can lock in an exclusive $99.00 per night rate for a standard room and can upgrade to a one-bedroom suite at an additional $100.00 per night.
To check availability, please visit mohegansun.com/friends to see what dates are open. Then, phone in your reservation, mentioning the Friends of Mohegan Sun program and code TF99 to the reservation desk at 1.888.777.7922.
Upon check-in, guests must provide appropriate military identification.
Veterans Day-Only Offers:
Select shopping and dining outlets at Mohegan Sun will offer Veterans Day-only offers to enlisted and retired men and women with military identification.
The following outlets are offering discounts:
- America’s Memories: 15% off on any purchase of $200.00 or more
- Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville: 10% off
- Spin Street: $5.00 off any one DVD
- Yankee Candle: Buy two, get one free on all large jar candles
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 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.
Nov 2, 2009 | General News, Special Events
Larry The Cable Guy will meet fans following his show in Mohegan Sun Arena on November 13th
Spin Street and Mohegan Sun welcome stand-up comedian and actor, Larry The Cable Guy, for a special appearance and signing event of his latest release Tailgate Party. This free personal appearance and signing will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun immediately following his performance in Mohegan Sun Arena on November 13th at 8:00pm. All Signings & Sightings are free and open to the public.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
With his cry of “Git-R-Done!” and “Lord, I Apologize,” Larry The Cable Guy has sold out theatres and arenas across the United States. His new comedy CD, Tailgate Party, debuted at #1 on the comedy chart and came in #70 on the Pop Top 200 Billboard charts. Larry can be seen starring in the feature films Delta Farce with Bill Engvall and Witless Protection with Jenny McCarthy and he is the voice of Mater in the feature film Cars from Disney/Pixar. Larry’s DVD special Git-R-Done, sold more than 1 million copies and has been certified platinum. The special aired on Comedy Central and gave the network their second biggest Sunday night ratings in the channel’s history.
ABOUT SIGNINGS AND SIGHTINGS
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. Visit mohegansun.com for more information.
WHAT: One of the most successful, top grossing music bands of all time, The Monkees, will be taking part in a special Signings & Sightings at Mohegan Sun on Friday, June 10th immediately following their performance in Mohegan Sun Arena.