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.
Sep 14, 2011 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: Mohegan Sun’s Reality Check will continue to showcase the best in dancing
when Travis Wall, choreographer and guest Judge of So You Think You Can Dance, heads to Mohegan Sun with special guests from past seasons Lauren Froderman and Kayla Radomski. This free, live event will take place on Friday, September 30th and will feature a dance performance at 7:00pm
followed by a signing event at 7:45pm.
WHEN: Friday, September 30th at 7:00pm
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.
For more information, visit mohegansun.com/reality-check. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
ABOUT TRAVIS: Travis Wall began dancing at the age of three at his mother’s dance studio in Virginia Beach, Virginia. At 12, he was already Broadway-bound, cast in the show The Music Man. Wall first appeared as a contestant in 2006 on So You Think You Can Dance’s 2nd season when he was 18. He blew away the judges and viewers alike, walking away with a 2nd place finish. In fact, Wall danced in a Mia Micheals choreographed piece “The Bench” that later won Michaels the Emmy for “Outstanding Choreography.” In 2009, Wall returned to the show, this time as a choreographer for the contestants. In the past 2 years, he has created some of the most unforgettable routines in So You Think You Can Dance history. In 2011, Wall was honored to receive an Emmy Award nomination for his work on season 7.
ABOUT LAUREN: Nicknamed “LoFro” and “Frodie” by her friends in Phoenix, AZ, Lauren Froderman has been dancing since age 3. Years of dedication and training paid off in a big way when at age 18, she was voted “America’s Favorite Dancer” and became one of the youngest contestants to win on the hit reality show So You Think You Can Dance in its 7th season. Her expertise lies in contemporary jazz but it was her ability to quickly learn and perfect a wide variety of challenging dance styles that proved to win over the hearts of not only the panel of judges but of thousands of fans across the globe.
ABOUT KAYLA: Also hailing from a contemporary jazz background, dancer Kayla Radomski is an incredibly gifted performer who became part of the top 20 dancers in the fifth season of So You Think You Can Dance. Kayla was adored by fans and judges over the duration of the season, especially Nigel Lythgoe, who requested a repeat performance of the memorable piece titled “Addiction,” which she did in fact perform at the live finale with partner Kūpono.
Aug 3, 2011 | General News, Special Events
Connecticut libraries will host a variety of local authors throughout summer with the finale to take place in The Cabaret Theatre on September 22nd
Mohegan Sun is excited to announce that The Connecticut Authors Trail, which consists of a consortium of libraries in eastern Connecticut in addition to featuring some of the most prominent and tale
nted authors who either live in or are associated with the Nutmeg State, will return for Its third straight year to Mohegan Sun. The event is set to take place in The Cabaret Theatre on Thursday, September 22nd, showcasing the incredible author, Jane Green. Other library signing dates will feature authors like Todd Gipstein, Jan Kardys, Janice Law, Tommy Coletti, Christine Whitehead, Rosemary Harris and David Howard.
British import Jane Green is the author of twelve best-selling novels, dealing with real women, real life, and all the things life throws at them, with her trademark wisdom, wit and warmth. Her first novel was a huge success in England and it would pave the way for a remarkable career in writing. From The Other Woman to Second Chance to the incredibly popular The Beach House, Jane has become synonymous with complex, character driven story telling that explores the concerns of real women’s lives. As well as writing a regular on JaneGreen.com, she contributes to various publications, both online and print, including Huffington Post, The Sunday Times and Self.
Her latest novel, Promises to Keep, was released earlier this year to critical and public acclaim. The book follows the happily married and much adored friend and relative Callie Perry through quite the journey as her life takes a huge turn when she receives a difficult diagnoses. The Chicago Tribune praised the latest book with “In Promises to Keep, Green weaves a profoundly moving tale that will enthrall both new and old fans.”
The Connecticut Authors Trail focuses on some of the state’s most brilliant authors and takes pride in bringing together a diverse collection of writers whose styles cover everything from suspense thrillers to romantic novels and self-help to local libraries across eastern Connecticut. All programs are free and open to the public. Passports will be available at the participating libraries throughout the summer as a guide to the author events. Have your passport stamped at each author event for a chance to qualify for an exclusive pre-program Meet & Greet with Jane Green on Thursday, September 22nd in The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun.
For more information and a schedule on the Connecticut Authors Trail, please visit http://sites.google.com/site/connecticutauthorstrail2011/
The full list of author appearances is as follows:
Tommy Coletti: Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Special Delivery
Sprague Public Library, 76 Main Street, Baltic, CT 06330
Marc-Yves Regis: Monday, August 8, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: After The Shock
Otis Library, 261 Main Street, Norwich, CT 06360
Christine Whitehead: Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Tell Me When It Hurts
Guilford Smith Memorial Library, 17 Main Street, South Windham, CT 06266
Sarah Jo Burke: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 6:45pm
Author of: Don’t Think It Hasn’t Been Fun
Saxton B. Little Free Library, 319 Route 87, Columbia, CT 06237
Sandra Marton: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Not For Sale
Aldrich Free Library, 299 Main Street, Moosup, CT 06374
Rosemary Harris: Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Slugfest: A Dirty Business Mystery
Janet Carlson Calvert Library, 5A Tyler Drive, Franklin, CT 06254
Robert M. Thorson: Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Beyond Walden
Willimantic Public Library, 905 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226
Glenn Alan Cheney: Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Thanksgiving: The Pilgrims’ First Year in America
Sprague Public Library, 76 Main Street, Baltic, CT 06330
Joan H. Dash: Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Shot in the Buff
Canterbury Public Library, 1 Municipal Drive, Canterbury, CT 06331
Natasha Friend: Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Bounce
Otis Library, 261 Main Street, Norwich, CT 06360
Matthew Warshauer: Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 7:00pm
Author of: Connecticut in the American Civil War: Slavery, Sacrifice & Survival
David Howard: Friday, September 9, 2011 at 7:00pm
Author of: Lost Rights
Andover Public Library, 355 Route 6, Andover, CT 06232
Robert M. Thorson: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Stone By Stone
Guilford Smith Memorial Library, 17 Main Street, South Windham, CT 06266
Mark Seth Lender: Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Salt Marsh Diary
Scotland Public Library, 21 Brook Road, Scotland, CT 06264
Jane Green: Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 7:00pm
Author of: Promises To Keep
Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre, Uncasville, CT
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.
Jun 21, 2011 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: Mohegan Sun’s Reality Check will feature Teresa Giudice of The Real Housewives of New Jersey on Friday, July 8th for a special public cooking demonstration, followed by a free signing event for fans.
WHEN: Friday, July 8th
4:30pm
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.
Spin Street will have copies of Teresa’s FABULICIOUS! Teresa’s Italian Family Cookbook available for purchase on the day of this event.
For more information, visit mohegansun.com/reality-check. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
ABOUT TERESA: Growing up with parents who emigrated from Italy, New York Times bestselling author Teresa Giudice, the striking, tell-it-like-it-is star of Bravo’s hit television series The Real Housewives of New Jersey, had the best of both worlds: modern America outside her door, and Old World Italy in her kitchen. As a busy working mother of four young children, Teresa always makes time to make homemade meals because she learned from her own mother: “When you cook from the heart, your entire family feeds on the love.”
In her much-anticipated second cookbook FABULICIOUS! Teresa’s Italian Family Cookbook, Teresa combines her two passions—food and family—in 60 more Giudice family recipes straight from Salerno with an emphasis on preparing, serving and eating meals with the ones you love.
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.
