Sep 4, 2009 | Breaking News, Food & Beverage, Special Events
Weekend festivities feature culinary events, seminars and the Grand Tasting at Mohegan Sun on January 30 and 31, 2010
SUN WINEFEST, New England’s most spectacular wine and food event, returns to Mohegan Sun Saturday, January 30th and Sunday, January 31, 2010.
The weekend’s main event is the Grand Tasting, which will be held in the Convention Center from 12:00pm to 5:00pm on Saturday, January 30th and Sunday, January 31st. Sample more than 1,000 fine wines provided by international wineries and specialty beers from breweries and beer companies from around the world. Exhibitors showcasing related services such as wine storage, culinary accessories and specialty foods will also be featured. Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, hear commentary from the winemakers and experts, and enjoy delicacies from some of the region’s finest restaurants by purchasing tasting portions of signature dishes at a nominal rate.
Tickets for the Grand Tasting are $70.00 for a one-day pass and $110.00 for a weekend pass. They go on sale at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and through Ticketmaster Monday, September 14th. Ticketmaster customers may purchase online at ticketmaster.com, over the phone at 800.745.3000, or at any Ticketmaster outlet. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
SUN WINEFEST attendees will also have the opportunity to add to their experience by attending a series of interesting and educational seminars on a variety of topics. Tickets for seminars will be offered at an additional cost and are available at sunwinefest.com.
Mohegan Sun’s Executive Chef, Michael Luboff, is pleased to host Mohegan Sun’s own celebrity restaurateurs, Bobby Flay, Todd English and Jasper White who will be joined by an impressive lineup of culinary personalities. Celebrity chefs will be featured in cooking demonstrations all weekend on the Main Stage located in the Grand Tasting along with other entertaining presentations.
To further complement the SUN WINEFEST experience, Saturday night will feature a fundraiser to benefit The Connecticut Sports Foundation Against Cancer. The evening features a Celebrity Chef Dine Around, giving guests the opportunity to be served delectable dishes prepared by world-famous chefs, television celebrities and cookbook authors. Each dish will be paired with extraordinary wines and many talented winemakers will be on-hand. The evening culminates with an elaborate dessert display presented by Mohegan Sun’s Executive Pastry Chef Lynn Mansel. Tickets for the event are $175.00, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The Connecticut Sports Foundation Against Cancer, a non-profit-IRS 501(C)(3) corporation chartered by the State of Connecticut whose mission is to provide economic assistance and compassionate aid to Connecticut cancer patients and their families and raise funds for cancer research. Because CSF is one of only a handful of organizations in Connecticut that provides financial assistance directly to cancer patients and their families, they are inundated with more applications for assistance than they can fulfill. Their long-term goal is to never have to turn anyone away.
New for 2010 — Introducing the Elite Cru Tasting in The Cabaret Theatre hosted by Contessa Premium Foods on Saturday from 3:00pm – 5:00pm. An exclusive opportunity for wine lovers of all levels to enjoy the “best of the best” from vineyards all over the world. From the experienced to the curious palate, taste some of the world’s finest wines. Speak with vintners and discover your new favorite grape.
Reserve your space now for this ultimate event. The Elite Cru Tasting will offer select vintages from premium wineries (Silver Oak Napa Valley, Antinori Solaia, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23, Duckhorn Three Palms Vineyard Merlot, to name a few) accompanied by Contessa Premium Shrimp.
Tickets to the Celebrity Chef Dine Around and Elite Cru Tasting are on sale now at sunwinefest.com or by calling Life Marketing and Events at 860.953.0444 ext. 144.
For more information on individual seminars, the Elite Cru Tasting, the Celebrity Chef Dine Around charity gala, special trade rates and hours and area hotel information, visit sunwinefest.com or call Life Marketing and Events at 860.953.0444 ext. 144.
SUN WINEFEST 2010 is a production of Life Marketing and Events, a West Hartford, Connecticut-based, full service firm that specializes in marketing, event management and production, public relations, sponsorship, advertising sales, creative design, promotions, publishing and more.
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.
Jul 8, 2009 | General News, Special Events
Espionage author Christopher Reich hosts an open forum on Wednesday, August 5th to discuss his latest novel, Rules of Vengeance
Mohegan Sun’s “Winning Authors” series is proud to present New York Times best-selling author Christopher Reich. The International Thriller Writers Award recipient will host a live discussion on Wednesday, August 5th in The Cabaret Theatre at 6:30pm to be followed by a book signing in the Spring Gateway in The Shops concourse at 7:30pm.
Christopher Reich’s first novel Numbered Account debuted in 1998 and, to date, has sold more than a million copies. His conspiracy-riddled plots and international appeal has made him one of the best writers in his genre. To date, Reich has written seven books including his latest novel, Rules of Vengeance, a sequel to his previous novel Rules of Deception. Reich’s appearance in Mohegan Sun’s “Winning Authors” series joins an elite class of authors including Sue Grafton, Lee Child, Nora Roberts, Robin Cook and Catherine Coulter.
His appearance will take place a day after the release of his seventh thriller, Rules of Vengeance. The novel brings back main character Jonathan Ransom into a world of duress, suspense and high-octane action that promises to live up to the expectations of the original.
Rules of Vengeance takes place months after foiling an attack on a commercial jetliner. Doctors Without Borders physician Jonathan Ransom is working under an assumed name in a remote corner of Africa while his newly-revealed spy wife, Emma, desperate to escape the wrath of Division, the secret American intelligence agency she betrayed, has vanished into the netherworld of international espionage. Both look forward to sharing a stolen weekend in London until an ambush on a convoy of limousines turns their romantic rendezvous into a terrorist bloodbath. In the confusion, Emma disappears.
As part of the “Winning Authors” event, a collaboration between Mohegan Sun and Spin Street, Reich will host a forum at Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre. Included will be a question and answer session at 6:30pm where guests can ask Reich questions about his books and career. A book signing of Rules of Vengeance will then follow in the Spring Gateway at 7:30pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse. Both events are free and open to the public. Rules of Vengeance will be on sale and available for purchase at Spin Street beginning Wednesday, August 5th.
Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, is one of the nation’s premier high- end music, movies and memorabilia entertainment stores offering thousands of CDs spanning every genre imaginable from the roaring 20s through today and an unmatched selection of DVDs, books and video games. Spin Street carries an astounding array of personalized and one-of-a-kind pieces of autographed music, film and sports memorabilia and routinely hosts personal appearances by many of today’s musical heroes in intimate after-show CD signings.
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.
Apr 7, 2009 | Special Events
Renowned author Lee Child hosts an open forum on Saturday, May 30th, addressing the Jack Reacher series and his latest novel, Gone Tomorrow
Mohegan Sun’s “Winning Authors” series is proud to present New York Times best-selling author Lee Child. The internationally-recognized author will host a live discussion on Saturday, May 30th in The Cabaret Theatre at 3:00pm to be followed by a book signing in the Spring Gateway in The Shops concourse at 4:00pm.
Lee Child is well known for his in-depth development of characters and thrilling storylines. Foreign rights in the Jack Reacher series have been sold in forty territories, and have won both the Anthony and Barry Awards for “Best First Mystery” and the “Nero” Award. All titles have been optioned for major motion pictures. Child’s appearance in Mohegan Sun’s “Winning Authors” series joins the elite class of authors including Sue Grafton, Nora Roberts, Robin Cook and Catherine Coulter.
His appearance will take place eleven days after the release of his thirteenth Jack Reacher thriller, Gone Tomorrow. After five consecutive New York Times hardcover best-sellers and more than 22 million copies of his books sold worldwide, Lee Child promises to deliver one of his most eagerly-anticipated novels to date with Gone Tomorrow.
Hailed by the New York Times as the, “Best thriller writer of the moment,” Child brings his centerpiece character Jack Reacher back into the fold with a modern thriller to remember. Gone Tomorrow opens with Reacher riding the New York subway late at night only to recognize that the woman standing across from him displays all the signs tagging her as a suicide bomber. From the pulsating introduction to the climatic conclusion, Reacher plunges into the depths of a conspiracy concealed since the start of the Soviet-Afghan War—one that, if unchecked, will have deadly consequences for today’s war on terrorism.
As part of the “Winning Authors” event, a collaboration between Mohegan Sun and Spin Street, Child will host a forum at Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre. Included will be a question and answer session at 3:00pm where guests can ask Child questions about his books and career. A book signing of Gone Tomorrow will then follow in the Spring Gateway at 4:00pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse. Both events are free and open to the public. Gone Tomorrow is on sale and will be available for purchase at Spin Street beginning Tuesday, May 19th, and leading up to the day of the event.
Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, is one of the nation’s premier high- end music, movies and memorabilia entertainment stores offering thousands of CDs spanning every genre imaginable from the roaring 20s through today and an unmatched selection of DVDs, books and video games. Spin Street carries an astounding array of personalized and one-of-a-kind pieces of autographed music, film and sports memorabilia and routinely hosts personal appearances by many of today’s musical heroes in intimate after-show CD signings.
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.
Mar 9, 2009 | General News, Special Events
Lisa Jackson Plays Host to Readers in a Forum on Tuesday, April 7th,
Discussing Her Novels, Suspense Fiction, Reading, Writing, Favorite Books, Authors and Her Rocky Road to Murder and Success
Mohegan Sun welcomes New York Times best-selling author Lisa Jackson as part of the exclusive “Winning Authors” series. The acclaimed author will host a live discussion on Tuesday, April 7th in The Cabaret Theatre at 6:30pm to be followed by a book signing in the Spring Gateway in The Shops concourse at 7:30pm.
The event is timed perfectly for the debut of the nationally best-selling author’s new hardcover novel, Malice. Lisa is back once again murdering her way into readers’ hearts and keeping them on the edge of their seats as she takes them through a tangle of suspicion, vengeance, emotion and violence. In Malice, she brings New Orleans Police Detective Rick Bentz to Los Angeles, back to the scene of his ex-wife Jennifer’s death. Within forty-eight hours of his return, a killer duplicates the double homicide that helped end his career with the LAPD. Then, a deadly spree begins with each victim tied to Jennifer, each corpse pointing to Bentz as the killer and each life stolen by a murderer determined to make him suffer for his sins.
As part of the “Winning Authors” event, a collaboration between Mohegan Sun and Spin Street, Jackson will host a forum at Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre. Included will be a question and answer session at 6:30pm where guests can ask Jackson questions about her books and career. A book signing of Malice will then follow in the Spring Gateway at 7:30pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse. Both events are free and open to the public. Malice is on sale and will be available for purchase at Spin Street beginning Tuesday, March 31st, leading up to the day of the event.
Lisa Jackson is well known for her gripping stories of suspense and for her fifteen consecutive bestselling novels, including Lost Souls, which has just been published as a paperback reprint. Mohegan Sun’s “Winning Authors” series is one of only two East Coast appearances she will be making for Malice.
Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, is one of the nation’s premier high- end music, movies and memorabilia entertainment stores offering thousands of CDs spanning every genre imaginable from the roaring 20s through today and an unmatched selection of DVDs, books and video games. Spin Street carries an astounding array of personalized and one-of-a-kind pieces of autographed music, film and sports memorabilia and routinely hosts personal appearances by many of today’s musical heroes in intimate after-show CD signings.
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.
Dec 18, 2008 | General News, Special Events
Raw bar experts compete in event on Sunday, January 18th
The raw bar gets a sweet deal when the sixth Annual Oyster Open comes to SUN WINEFEST at Mohegan Sun. The event, sponsored by Bud Light, is part of the Grand Tasting on Sunday, January 18th, and is slated to kick off at 4:15pm on the Main Stage inside Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom.
The Oyster Open started out several years ago as a face-off between Boston and Cambridge restaurant staffers to see who had the best skill and acumen in the world of raw-bar seafood. The competition has grown, and in its sixth year at SUN WINEFEST, shuckers are expected to apply from all over the Eastern Seaboard and Canada.
Participants will be challenged to open fifteen Atlantic Oysters within three minutes. The victor will claim a $3,500 cash prize, a two-night stay at Mohegan Sun’s luxury hotel, a lobster and oyster feast at Jasper White’s Summer Shack and a trophy belt. The winner is also invited to compete in the Mohegan Sun Oyster Open at the Taste of Mystic in September 2009. The second-place winner will receive a $1,000 prize and a trophy plaque, and the third-place finalist will be awarded $500.00 and a trophy plaque.
Shuckers can apply from now through January 1st via the SUN WINEFEST website at sunwinefest.com. Click on the Oyster Open 09 button for an application form.
Last year’s Oyster Open victor was William “Chopper” Young of Wellfleet, MA.
Tickets for the Grand Tasting event on Saturday, January 17th and Sunday, January 18th are $70.00 for a one-day pass, and $110.00 for a weekend pass. The Grand Tasting also includes celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, tastings of over 1,000 wines, world craft brewers and restaurateurs and the Chef Showdown presented by Contessa Premium Foods and Hatfield Quality Meats.
For more information on SUN WINEFEST 2009, visit sunwinefest.com. For more information about Mohegan Sun, please visit mohegansun.com or call 1.888.226.7711.
SUN WINEFEST 2009 is a production of Life Marketing and Events, a West Hartford, Connecticut-based, full service firm that specializes in marketing, event management and production, public relations, sponsorship, advertising sales, creative design, promotions, publishing and more.
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.
