Jun 4, 2012 | General News, Special Events, Sports
As part of Connecticut Days, pro football players Aaron Hernandez and Niko Koutouvides set to sign autographs and greet fans on June 16th
WHAT: Celebrate Connecticut Days with a touchdown when Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings presents a special appearance by two Connecticut natives and players for the New England Patriots, Aaron Hernandez and Niko Koutouvides.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, only specific 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, June 16th 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 event.
WHEN:
Saturday, June 16th
2:00pm – 3:00pm
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 AARON HERNANDEZ: Aaron Hernandez grew up and played high school football in Bristol, Connecticut. In 2006 he amassed 1,807 receiving yards, 24 touchdown catches and set a state record of 376 receiving yards in one game, a number that also marks the seventh best game total in high school history. After a brilliant college career playing tight end for the Florida Gators, the New England Patriots drafted Hernandez in the fourth round. In his first year with the team he caught 45 passes for 563 total yards and 6 touchdowns. This most recent season saw the athletic tight end grab 79 catches to go along with 1,473 yards and 7 touchdowns. It was this 2011-2012 season that he and fellow Patriot, Rob Gronkowski, combined for one of the most jaw dropping offensive seasons ever produced by two tight end teammates in history with well over 2,000 combined receiving yards, 24 total touchdowns and a whopping 169 receptions.
ABOUT NIKO KOUTOUVIDES: A Plainville, Connecticut native, Niko Koutouvides went on to play for the Purdue Boilermakers after a very impressive high school career. As a linebacker, his 296 tackles, five interceptions, four sacks and four fumble recoveries in his 3 years at Purdue were more than enough to get the attention of the Seattle Seahawks. After a few stops across the league, the Patriots acquired Koutouvides in August of 2011 and he became a staple on special teams throughout the year and in the post-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. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
May 29, 2012 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Sun BBQ Fest brings 3 Top BBQ chefs to a Signings & Sightings event at Mohegan Sun
WHAT: Learn some BBQ tips from the top grillers themselves as Lee Ann Whippen, Mike Davis and Ray Lampe stop by The Shops at Mohegan Sun during the Sun BBQ Fest. These three Top BBQ chefs will meet fans and sign autographs in three different Signings & Sightings events.
WHEN: Lee Ann Whippen: Friday, June 1st – 8:00pm-9:00pm
Mike Davis: Saturday, June 2nd – 6:00pm-7:00pm
Ray “Dr. BBQ” Lampe: Sunday, June 3rd – Noon-1:00pm
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
ABOUT LEE ANN: Lee Ann Whippen is the President and Owner of Wood Chick’s BBQ Restaurants & Catering Company as well as lead Pit Master of Wood Chick’s BBQ’s Competition Cooking Team. Since beginning her BBQ competing with “Team Boaris” in 1996, Whippen has earned multiple victories including National Award “1st Place in Pork” at the American Royal Invitation BBQ Competition in Kansas City, winner of the Georgia State BBQ Championship and Wood Chick has won BBQ Grand Championships in Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia and most recently, won the 2010 Maryland Reserve Grand Championship. In 2004, Whippen took her famous recipes and sauces and opened up her very own Wood Chick’s BBQ Restaurant in Chesapeake, Virginia. Whippen’s success and expertise in BBQ has landed her on numerous Television shows such as TLC’s BBQ Pitmasters, Food Network’s Throwdown with Bobby Flay and NBC Sport Network’s National BBQ Championship Series. More information on Lee Ann can be found at woodchicksbbq.com.
ABOUT MIKE: A 4-time American Royal winner and Top five rated competition BBQ cook in the nation, “Lotta Bull BBQ’s” Mike Davis is no slouch behind the grill. He holds 18 years of experience in Competitive BBQ, which have netted over 1,000 awards in total, 84 of which were Grand Championships and 56 Reserve Grand Championships. In 2007, Davis started competing full-time with sponsor backing by the likes of Strube Ranch Wagyu Beef, Yoder Smokers, Compart Family Farms, Butcher BBQ, Kosmos Q, Texas Pepper Jelly and Springer Mountain Farms. Notable victories include titles at the 2002, 2005 and 2010 American Royal “Open”, 2009 Tennessee Highway 64 Triple Crown Winner, 2008 Grill Arena Champion and 2005 Butt to Butt Champion alongside wife of 35 years, Debbie Davis. More info on Mike Davis and his team can be found at lottabullbbq.com.
ABOUT RAY: Ray “Dr. BBQ” Lampe first licked his chops in BBQ in 2000 after leaving his family’s trucking business where he worked for 25 years. Since honing his outdoor cooking, Lampe has written six cookbooks and is currently working on a seventh. His titles include Slow Fire-The Beginner’s Guide to Barbecue, The NFL Game Day Cookbook, Dr. BBQ’s Big Time Barbecue Road Trip, Dr. BBQ’s Big-Time Barbecue Cookbook, Dr. BBQ’s All Year Long and Ribs, Chops, Steaks and Wings. Dr. BBQ has also appeared on CBS, Food Network, E! News, NFL Network, NBC Sports Network, CNN, The Howard Stern Show and more. Visit his website at DRBBQ.com.
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.
May 23, 2012 | General News, Special Events
NBA star Kris Humphries takes part in a Signings & Sightings event onJune 22nd
Kris Humphries appears in Signings & Sightings event June 22nd
Philanthropist, entrepreneur and one of the most popular power forwards in the NBA, Kris Humphries, makes a stop at Mohegan Sun next month! The NBA star and spokesman for Sector watches will meet fans and sign autographs on Friday, June 22nd at 9:00pm for a special Signings & Sightings event in The Shops concourse at Mohegan Sun.
*Due to time restrictions, this will be a bracelet-only event. Bracelets will be distributed at 8:00pm on a first-come, first-served basis and must be worn to gain access to the event.
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 KRIS HUMPHRIES
Humphries is the spokesman for Sector watches
The 14th draft pick in the 2004 NBA Draft, Kris Humphries is now a starting power forward in the league. When Kris isn’t making headlines recording team-high double doubles, ranking 5th in the league for rebounding and being considered for the NBA’s “Most Improved Player” award, he is actively involved in his charity, The Kris Humphries Foundation. The Kris Humphries Foundation is dedicated to fighting childhood obesity and making a difference in children’s lives through creating active communities. Kris also owns a chain of Five Guys Burgers and Fries with his father in his native Minnesota where their food is always fresh, keeping with Kris’ way of healthy living.
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.
Apr 24, 2012 | General News, Special Events
The popular TV star to sign autographs and greet fans on Saturday, May 12th in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
WHAT: Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings presented by Spin Street, will welcome TV star and 
now author Vinny Guadagnino for an exclusive and free appearance on Saturday, May 12th. Guadagnino will sign copies of his new book, Control The Crazy and talk with loyal fans in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, Vinny will only be signing copies of Control The Crazy. Control The Crazy must be purchased on the day of the event at Spin Street in order to gain entrance to the signing.
WHEN: Saturday, May, 12th
8:00pm – 9:00pm
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 VINNY: Vinny Guadagnino was born and raised in Staten Island, New York and comes from a traditional Italian-American family. He graduated from CUNY College of Staten Island with honors and was a political aide for a state assemblyman before joining Jersey Shore in 2009. Currently in its fifth season, the show is MTV’s top-rated series of all time. When he’s not appearing on reality and scripted television, Vinny focuses on pro-social issues. He’s an ambassador for MTV’s A Thin Line campaign to prevent digital bullying, has supported MTV’s GYT, Get Yourself Tested campaign to encourage sexually active young people to get tested for STDs, and is a regular contributor to MTV Act, a blog that highlights young people, celebrities and organizations that take positive social action.
In his new book, Control The Crazy: My Plan to Stop Stressing, Avoid Drama and Maintain Inner Cool, Vinny discusses, for the first time, the full details of his condition, how he’s confronted his demons head on and gives readers the tools to do so themselves. For his millions of fans who also feel overwhelmed with the world around them and even their own thoughts, Vinny offers a practical plan for regaining control of your life and your body.
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.
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.
