Feb 14, 2011 | Special Events
Best-selling author, TV personality and columnist Marcia Clark will take time to discuss her new crime thriller and to sign copies for fans on April 20th
On April 20th, Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors will have the privilege of presenting New York Times best-selling author Marcia Clark, who was the lead prosecutor of the O.J. Simpson murder case and author of the non-fiction book based on the trial, Without A Doubt. She is making her fiction debut this April with the highly anticipated release of the crime thriller, Guilt By Association. This live discussion with Clark will take place on Wednesday, April 20th in The Cabaret Theatre at 5:30pm followed by a book signing in The Shops at Mohegan Sun at 6:15pm. Guilt By Association will be available at Spin Street on April 20th. Clark’s appearance in Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors places her in a class of authors such as Harlan Coben, Sue Grafton, Nora Roberts, Robin Cook, Lee Child and John Saul.
ABOUT MARCIA CLARK
After receiving her law degree and acceptance into the California State Bar, Marcia Clark would go on to be a remarkable deputy district attorney for Los Angeles, California. She successfully prosecuted nineteen homicides by the time the colossal O.J. Simpson murder trial landed on her desk. After being the lead prosecutor in one of the most publicized and controversial trials in American history, Clark wrote the book Without A Doubt, where she detailed her experience of the trial and events that transpired. She now enters the world of crime thrillers with her fiction debut, Guilt By Association, set to release in April. Clark has also been a special correspondent for Entertainment Tonight and is also a regular contributor to the popular news website, The Daily Beast.
ABOUT WINNING AUTHORS
Winning Authors is an experience offering an intimate and unique environment for book lovers. All events are free and open to the public of all ages. Books by featured authors will be available at the Spin Street store in The Shops at Mohegan Sun for purchase. For more information on Marcia Clark and other Winning Authors at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com/winning-authors.
May 13, 2010 | Special Events
Set to greet fans and sign autographs directly following their performance in the Wolf Den on May 22nd
Alternative Rock band Cracker is set to greet fans and sign autographs as part of Mohegan Sun’s exclusive Signings & Sightings immediately following their performance in the Wolf Den on May 22nd. This free personal appearance and signing will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun. All Signings & Sightings events are free and open to the public. Spin Street will have Cracker’s most recent release Sunrise in the Land of Milk and Honey available for purchase.
Cracker’s performance in the Wolf Den is at 8:00pm. They will be opening for the Reverend Horton Heat. The Wolf Den is free and open to the public. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
ABOUT CRACKER
Cracker is an Alternative Rock band led by singer David Lowery and guitarist Johnny Hickman. Their 1993 album, Kerosene Hat, is the band’s highest-selling album to date and featured the hit songs “Low,” “Euro-Trash Girl” and “Get Off This.” Cracker has released multiple studio albums since Kerosene Hat, including the most recent installment entitled Sunrise in the Land of Milk and Honey, which became their first album to break into The Billboard 200 in over a decade, in large part due to the lead single “Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out With Me.”
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.
Apr 26, 2010 | General News
Platinum-selling R&B/Pop singer Jordin Sparks will meet fans on Saturday, May 1st
Just before taking the stage in the Wolf Den for an 8:00pm performance, superstar Jordin Sparks will take time to meet and sign autographs for fans as part of Mohegan Sun’s acclaimed Signings & Sightings at 6:00pm on Saturday, May 1 st. This free personal appearance and signing will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun. Jordin will be signing copies of her latest platinum-selling album entitled Battlefield. All Signings & Sightings events are free and open to the public. Spin Street will have Battlefield available for purchase leading up to and on the day of this event.
Jordin Sparks’ performance in the Wolf Den is at 8:00pm. The Wolf Den is free and open to the public. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend. This is the only free performance on her current tour.
ABOUT JORDIN SPARKS
As a 17-year-old up-and-coming, extremely talented and humbled singer out of Glendale, Arizona, Jordin Sparks set out and auditioned for season six of American Idol. She would go on to win Fox’s hit reality show and has since elevated to a plateau she never quite envisioned. She released her self-titled debut album in November of 2007 which has sold over 2 million copies to date worldwide. The album enlisted three Top 5 hits on Billboard’s Pop Singles chart including “Tattoo,” “No Air” and “One Step At A Time.” Her single “No Air” spawned a Grammy nomination for “Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals.” Her second album displayed anything but a sophomore jinx, as Battlefield, released in July of 2009, quickly darted up the charts debuting at #7 in the U.S. and eventually going platinum as well, being home to her first #1 single with “S.O.S. (Let the Music Play)” topping the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play.
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.
Apr 14, 2010 | Special Events
Chris Jericho to meet fans on Tuesday, April 20th
WWE superstar wrestler Chris Jericho will meet fans and sign copies of his Rock band’s latest album entitled, Chasing The Grail. This personal appearance and signing will take place on the Spin Street Stage in the Spring Gateway near the Mohegan Sun Box Office in the The Shops concourse on Tuesday, April 20th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. All Signings & Sightings events are free and open to the public.
ABOUT CHRIS JERICHO
Chris Jericho is a wildly-popular and multifaceted entertainer who has enjoyed success in everything from professional wrestling to acting to even Rock music. He started wrestling at the age of nineteen and hit the big-time in the mid 90s with World Championship Wrestling (WCW). In 2001, the same year the WWE purchased the WCW, Jericho became the first-ever Undisputed Champion of the WWE. He is also the only man to have ever held six different titles in the history of World Wrestling Entertainment. In addition to professional wrestling, Jericho takes on role of lead singer in his Rock band Fozzy. The band has recorded four albums to date including their latest CD, Chasing the Grail. Jericho and the band have built up a strong following and continue to sell out shows across the globe.
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.
Apr 5, 2010 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Lenny Clarke, Bob Cousy, Dwight Evans, Bill Walton and more take part in exclusive signings at Mohegan Sun from April 18th-24th
An exclusive, week long Signings & Sightings event is set to take place at Mohegan Sun. A great lineup of celebrities will take part in this free personal appearance and signing that includes Lenny Clarke, Bob Cousy, Kelley Tuthill, Dwight Evans, Jasper White, Fred Lynn, Bill Walton, Troy Brown and John Hannah. This special Signings & Sightings will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun from Sunday, April 18th through Saturday, April 24th. All Signings & Sightings events are free and open to the public.
LENNY CLARKE, SUNDAY, APRIL 18th, 6:00PM–7:00PM
When it comes to Boston bred comedians, few hold more acclaim and likeability then that of Lenny Clarke. Like many great comedians of his time including friends Denis Leary and Steven Wright, Clarke made his rounds in the Boston comedy scene during the 70s and 80s, quickly making a name for himself. He went on to land his own sitcom Lenny in 1990 while also starring in TV shows Contest Searchlight, The Job and It’s All Relative. Clarke played roles in the feature films Stuck On You in 2003 and Fever Pitch in 2005. You can currently catch Clarke on the hit FX drama Rescue Me starring alongside Denis Leary.
BOB COUSY, MONDAY, APRIL 19th, 6:00PM-7:00PM
Long before Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish immortalized their names as legendary Boston Celtics; Bob Cousy was the first truly celebrated player of the most storied NBA franchise in history. Cousy is widely regarded as the first great point guard in the NBA. By 1956, after five stellar seasons with the Celtics and consecutive play-off appearances, Cousy would be joined by teammates Tom Heinsohn, K.C. Jones and the center Bill Russell. The confluence of stars spawned six consecutive championship titles. Cousy retired at the end of the 1963 season capping off an amazing thirteen year career where he averaged 18.4 points per game, 5.2 rebounds per game and 7.5 assists per game as well as eight assist titles, one regular season MVP honor, 13 All-Star selections and 12 All-NBA First Team selections.
KELLEY TUTHILL, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21st, 5:00PM–6:00PM
Kelley Tuthill is an award-winning reporter who currently can be seen as the co-anchor on the weekend edition of NewsCenter 5’s EyeOpener newscasts airing on Boston’s WCVB-TV. Her story is without question a courageous one, as while being a devoted mother, wife and news reporter, Kelley is also an inspiring breast cancer survivor; a fight that she chronicled from beginning to end through a personal diary on TheBostonChannel.com. As an integral member of the WCVB-TV family, Tuthill has covered everything from the 2000 Presidential recount in Florida and the death of John F. Kennedy Jr. to the 2004 Boston Red Sox historic run in the World Series. Kelley Tuthill is a prominent fixture in the Boston media landscape as well local Bostonian’s homes.
CHEF JASPER WHITE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21st, 5:00PM – 6:00PM
Jasper began his culinary conquest in New York at the Culinary Institute of America. After graduating, he worked in New York, Florida, California and Montana before settling in Boston, Massachusetts in 1979. It was here that Jasper helped shape the new direction of the Boston restaurant scene of that time. His immense cooking knowledge and experience, combined with the studying of historical and cultural traits of New England food ways, have branded him a trusted authority on New England foods, most notably seafood.
DWIGHT EVANS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21st, 6:00PM-7:00PM
Dwight Evans spent all but one year of his Major League Baseball career with the Boston Red Sox from 1972-1990. Known early as an incredible defensive talent in the outfield, Evans claimed eight Gold Glove Awards. In his 20-year career he batted .272 with 385 home runs, 1,384 RBI, 1,470 runs and 2,446 hits. During the second half of Evans outstanding career, his batting improved greatly. From 1980 -1989, Evans hit more home runs (256) than any player in the American League as well as leading the A.L. in extra base hits over the same time frame. He is one of the most impressive outfielders in Red Sox history, deservingly placing him in the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2000.
FRED LYNN, THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd, 6:00PM-7:00PM
Fred Lynn is one of the greatest baseball players of all-time playing six remarkable seasons with the Red Sox from 1974 – 1980. He won the “Most Valuable Player” award and “Rookie of the Year” honors in his first season; the first player in the history of Major League Baseball to ever achieve both feats. He batted .308, hit 124 home runs and grabbed 521 RBI in his illustrious tenure with the Boston Red Sox. He went on to play ten more seasons in the big leagues and finished with a career .283 batting average and 388 home runs. Flynn was elected into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2002.
BILL WALTON, FRIDAY, APRIL 23rd, 6:00PM-7:00PM
Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton, in his prime, was one of the NBA’s most dominant centers to ever play the game. He first came to prominence playing NCAA ball and winning three consecutive “College Player of the Year” Awards. He was also part of three National Championships at UCLA in the early 70s. In his last National Championship game, a win over Florida State in 1973, Walton made an amazing 21 of 22 field goals, scoring 44 points. Some regard this as the greatest offensive performance in American college basketball history. After nearly ten years in the NBA and winning a National Championship, a Finals MVP award and a regular season MVP award, Walton signed on with Larry Bird and the Celtics in the 1985-86 season. During this season, Walton would be awarded the “NBA Sixth Man” Award, making him the first-ever player who throughout his career won an NBA finals MVP, a regular season MVP and an NBA Sixth Man Award.
TROY BROWN AND JOHN HANNAH, SATURDAY, APRIL 24th, 6:00PM-7:00PM
Perhaps no New England Patriot in recent memory strikes more fond memories in the hearts of fans than that of Troy Brown. He is New England’s all-time franchise leader in receptions and was a big part of capturing three Super Bowl victories in the past decade. Brown’s best year came in 2001 where he and Tom Brady connected for 101 receptions rendering Brown 1,199 yards and 5 touchdowns as well as his first trip to the Pro Bowl. That same year, Brown returned a punt for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship Game that proved to be the game’s winning score. It was big moments like these that made Brown a legend throughout New England.
John Hannah is best known in Boston as the hard fighting offensive lineman who played his entire career for the New England Patriots from 1973-1985. In 1991, Hannah graced the cover of Sports Illustrated and was pegged as the “Best Offensive Lineman of All Time.” A Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee in 1991, Hannah played in 9 Pro Bowls and made the All-AFC team ten times in his career. He was also part of an elite crop of former players named to the NFL All-Decade Team for both the 70s and 80s. He is on the NFL 75th All-Time Anniversary Team, listed as the #1 guard on the team. Hannah’s excellence on the field has certainly carried over to off the field, as he is currently a managing partner for John Hannah & Associates; a leadership Development & Training System aimed at supplying the tools for improved organizational leadership and teambuilding.
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.
