Aug 27, 2012 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Mohegan Sun celebrates its10th annual Sun WineFest on January 25 – 27, 2013
Mohegan Sun is excited to celebrate its 10th annual Sun WineFest on January 25, 26 & 27, 2013. Throughout the
weekend, featured events will include the Sun WineFest Grand Tasting, Bourbon Tasting, Elite Cru Tasting, Celebrity Chef Dine Around and Bubbles & Bon Bons. Tickets go on sale today, Monday, August 27th, for all events through Ticketmaster, the Mohegan Sun Box Office and sunwinefest.com.
Sun WineFest Grand Tasting
The main event of the weekend, the Sun WineFest Grand Tasting, will take place in the Convention Center on Saturday, January 26th and Sunday, January 27th from Noon to 5:00pm each day.
Over the course of the two days, the Grand Tasting will have something for everyone to enjoy no matter what their tastes may be. Wine and beer aficionados can choose from over 1,000 brands or enjoy tastings of specialty sponsor spirits. If your preference is food, signature dishes from the region’s most highly rated restaurants will be available for sampling*.
Saturday and Sunday’s Grand Tasting will also feature celebrity chef demonstrations and fun-filled contests on the Main Culinary Stage.
Tickets are $80.00 for Saturday’s one-day pass, $70.00 for Sunday’s one-day pass and $125.00 for a weekend pass to both Saturday and Sunday’s Grand Tasting.
*There will be a nominal charge for the sampling of signature dishes – a portion of the proceeds benefits Channel 3 Kids Camp.
Bourbon Tasting
Nothing kicks off Sun WineFest 2013 better than “America’s Native Spirit” bourbon. Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Plan B Burger Bar and AVO Cigars join forces to bring you an evening of bourbon history. On Friday, January 25th at Sunburst Buffet from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, experience Plan B’s bourbon inspired menu paired with a variety of fine bourbons. Then, finish the night off with a premium cigar sampling from AVO Cigars.
Tickets are $90.00 per person.
Elite Cru Tasting
The Elite Cru Tasting is an exceptional wine-tasting event featuring the “best-of-the-best” vintages from around the world. Meet the winemakers and learn the principles behind them in The Cabaret Theatre on Saturday, January 26th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. This truly distinctive event features a raw bar hosted by Island Creek Oysters, shrimp from Mazzetta Company and specialty cheeses from igourmet.com. Guests will also receive a $50.00 gift certificate to enjoy extensive offerings from igourmet.com.
Tickets are $200.00 per person and include a Saturday Grand Tasting ticket and $50.00 gift certificate for igourmet.com.
Celebrity Chef Dine Around
On Saturday, January 26th enjoy the Celebrity Chef Dine Around as world-class chefs including Bobby Flay, Todd English, Robert Irvine and Elizabeth Falkner host a night of amazing cuisine. Walk around the Uncas Ballroom from 8:00pm to 11:00pm and watch these culinary masters at live cooking stations. Also, enjoy a pairing of premium wine or beer to complement each dish.
Tickets are $185.00 per person.
All Things Food With Bobby Flay
Get to know the cooking secrets of one of the most popular chefs today, Bobby Flay! Join us when Bobby brings his Emmy Award-winning talent to The Cabaret Theatre on Sunday, January 27th from 11:00am to Noon. The afternoon will feature a high-energy cooking demonstration followed by a question and answer session, all hosted by the household name who appears on the Food Network shows Iron Chef America, Throwdown! with Bobby Flay, Bobby Flay’s Barbecue Addiction and Grill It! with Bobby Flay.
Tickets are $50.00 per person and include a pre-signed copy of Bobby Flay’s Burgers, Fries & Shakes.
Bubbles & Bon Bons
Top off your weekend like any fine meal – with dessert and champagne! At Bubbles & Bon Bons from 6:00pm to 9:00pm in The Cabaret Theatre on Sunday, January 27th, enjoy decadent desserts, luxurious champagne, delightful entertainment and the chance to mingle among some of the chefs that have made the weekend incredible! Join us as we conclude Sun WineFest 2013 in style.
Tickets are $95.00 per person.
Tickets for the Grand Tasting, Elite Cru Tasting, Celebrity Chef Dine Around, Bourbon Tasting and Bubbles & Bon Bons may be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, sunwinefest.com, over the phone at 1.800.745.3000 or in-person at Mohegan Sun’s Box office.
For more information on Sun WineFest 2013 events, featured personalities and hours and area hotel information, visit sunwinefest.com or Facebook and Twitter at facebook.com/sunwinefest and twitter.com/sunwinefest.
Sun WineFest 2013 is a production of Cirilli Associates LLC, a Connecticut-based marketing firm that specializes in event concepts, event production, and customized marketing and sponsorship programs.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping 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.
Apr 16, 2012 | Breaking News, Community Relations, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors presents Marcia Clark on May 9th
Best-Selling Author Marcia Clark Participates in Mohegan Sun's Winning Authors May 9th
UNCASVILLE, CT – On Wednesday, May 9th, Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors is proud to welcome back best-selling author, prosecutor for the O.J. Simpson murder case and television correspondent Marcia Clark as she debuts her newest fiction book Guilt by Degrees. The free event will kick off in The Cabaret Theatre at 7:00pm with a live discussion followed by a signing event in The Shops concourse at 8:00pm. Guilt by Degrees will be released on May 8th and available for purchase at Spin Street in The Shops concourse. Clark is part of a list of outstanding authors that have participated in Winning Authors including Jerry West, Nora Roberts, Harlan Coben, Sue Grafton, Robin Cook, Lee Child and John Saul.
ABOUT MARCIA CLARK
After receiving her law degree from UCLA and being admitted into the California State Bar, Marcia Clark would go on to be a deputy district attorney for Los Angeles, California, where she lives today. She successfully prosecuted nineteen homicides by the time she was involved in the O.J. Simpson murder trial. 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 then entered the world of crime thrillers with her fiction debut, Guilt By Association, which was released in April of 2011and was featured in May of 2011 as part of Clark’s first visit to Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors. Dedicating herself to a “book-a-year” pace, Clark will release Guilt by Degrees on May 8, 2012 which is the second book in the series following Guilt by Association. Clark has also been a special correspondent for Entertainment Tonight, contributes a column to the popular news reporting and opinion website, The Daily Beast and has been asked to weigh in on many hot legal topics including the recent Casey Anthony trial.
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.
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.
Nov 23, 2011 | Entertainment, General News, Shopping
Guests can check off their complete wish list this holiday season at Mohegan Sun
The holiday season is officially here and, once again, Mohegan Sun is a one-stop destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. With over 75 retail outlets, restaurants and bars, 3 award-winning entertainment venues, a luxury hotel and world-class spa, there is something for everyone. Guests can take advantage of special holiday discounts and promotions at several of the retailers, or catch some exciting entertainment.
SHOPPING
Now a regular retail outlet at Mohegan Sun, The Toy Basket offers some great holiday shopping items for children of many ages. Barbie’s Color Change Mermaid, Lego Watches and Clocks, Madame Alexander Dolls and even plush toys and accessories from the popular Angry Birds game are all available, in addition to much more.
And over at Tommy Bahama, an “On the Flip Side” event will be taking place this holiday season where guests will receive a $50.00 reward for every $250.00 they spend December 1st through December 31st. *Offer valid at U.S. Tommy Bahama stores. Not valid at tommybahama.com or Tommy Bahama outlets. Redemption period for promotional reward is January 1-28, 2012. Other restrictions apply, see store for complete program details.
DINING
Michael Jordan’s Steak House will be taking care of Christmas Eve and Day dinner with a special dish featuring a Rack of Wild Boar with Spiced Huckleberry Jam and Honey Roasted Sweet Potato Purée. This meal is priced at $42.00 per person.
Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe will also be serving up Christmas dishes on both December 24th and 25th. The special will be Pork Tenderloin and Brussels Sprouts with Smoked Bacon. This meal is priced at $28.00 per person and also comes with Apple and Pecan Bread Pudding for dessert.
In the month of December, in celebration of the big holiday, Ben & Jerry’s will be offering a Holiday Gift Basket with a choice of two T-shirts, two coffee mugs and two chocolate packs all for $50.00. Guests can also receive a small Ice Cream Special with the purchase of any T-shirt.
ENTERTAINMENT
Mohegan Sun will feature some fantastic performances in all three venues this holiday season. Below is a lineup of upcoming performances.
Mohegan Sun Arena
- Friday, December 9th at 7:00pm and Saturday, December 10th at 7:00pm: A Mohegan Sun Holiday Marvels Classic – Albano’s Nutcracker. Tickets are $33.00 & $23.00 with special discounts for seniors and children twelve & under.
- Saturday, December 17th at 8:00pm: Ms. Lauryn Hill will be on hand for a very special Arena show. Tickets are $78.00 & $58.00 and are on sale now.
- Tuesday, December 27th at 7:00pm: The Harlem Globetrotters make their way to Uncasville once again. Tickets are $72.00, $50.00, $30.00, $25.00 & $19.00.
- Friday, December 30th at 8:00pm: Rob Thomas will be performing a special intimate concert benefiting the Sidewalk Angels Foundation. Tickets are $35.00.
- Saturday, December 31st at 8:00pm: the hugely popular stand-Up comedian and actor Kevin Hart rings in the New Year with his Let Me Explain show. Tickets are $50.00.
The Cabaret Theatre
- Saturday, December 17th at 9:00pm: Treehouse Comedy Productions presents Dan Wilson featuring Vincent McElhone with special guest Rubi Nicholas. Tickets are $20.00.
- On New Year’s Eve, “The Funnist NYE Party in Connecticut” will bring Laugh-In 2012 starring Joey Kola featuring Carie Karavas and Billy Winn to the Cabaret Theatre for two shows, first at 8:00pm followed by another at 10:15pm. Tickets for this great night of comedy go on sale Wednesday, November 23rd at 10:00am.
Wolf Den
- On Saturday, December 3rd at 8:00pm the Wolf Den will feature A Peter White Christmas, where guitarist Peter White will perform his smooth Jazz music with some holiday selections mixed in.
- And on Sunday, December 11th at 7:00pm: December People bring their holiday music to Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den.
- On Wednesday, December 21st at 7:00pm, up-and-coming Country talent and Connecticut’s own Nicole Frechette will be performing in the Wolf Den.
- Friday, December 23rd at 8:00pm: celebrate good times with Ronnie Spector’s Best Christmas Ever.
- And on Christmas Day, the popular band Eight To The Bar will be performing at 7:00pm.
Arena & Cabaret tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Wolf Den shows are Free!
GIFT CARDS
Gift cards are also a great idea for the holidays. Especially when one can be used at everything at Mohegan Sun from dining, shopping and entertainment as well as being accepted at the luxurious hotel at Mohegan Sun, Elemis Spa and Mohegan Sun’s Mobil Gas Station & Convenience Store. Gift cards are available in denominations from $10.00 to $500.00 and can be purchased with cash or credit card at the Mohegan Sun Box Office or any Mohegan Sun apparel outlet including: all Essentials stores and Everything Under the Sun which are open 24 hours a day. Gift cards expire one year from the date of purchase and are not available for gaming use.
Gift cards can also be purchased online at the following address: http://www.mohegansun.com/common/gift-cards.html
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON MOHEGAN SUN’S HOLIDAY SPECIALS AND CELEBRATIONS, PLEASE VISIT MOHEGANSUN.COM.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting 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.
Jul 20, 2010 | Entertainment, Special Events
Audition for a chance to be named the Connecticut Idol on July 26th at Mohegan Sun and win the opportunity to tryout in front of an American Idol producer
UNCASVILLE, CT – In collaboration with Fox 61 WTIC-TV, Mohegan Sun presents Connecticut Idol, where 250 contestants will be competing for the chance to audition in front of an American Idol producer . The auditions are being held on Monday, July 26th from 10:00am to 5:00pm in The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun. Upon completion of auditions, the winner will be announced between 5:30pm and 6:00pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse.
Contestants can register from 7:30am to 10:00am in front of The Cabaret Theatre. On-site registration is limited to the first 200 eligible contestants, with another 50 contestants being randomly pre-qualified through the online enter to win contest on ctnow.com. Information for the online enter to win contest can be found at ctnow.com/connecticutidol.
All eligible contestants must be between the ages of 15 to 28 years. Any contestant under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Contestants must be present to win during the announcement in The Shops concourse.
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.
Jun 17, 2010 | General News, Special Events
Connecticut libraries will host a variety of local authors starting July 8th and capping off the tour at Mohegan Sun on September 23rd with Donald Bain
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 17, 2010) – Mohegan Sun has once again teamed up with the Connecticut Authors Trail and is set to cap off the great book signing tour on Thursday, September 23rd with acclaimed author of Murder, She Wrote, Donald Bain. The Connecticut Authors Trail kicks-off with popular author Jane Haddam. Other library signing dates will feature remarkable authors like Pam Lewis, Douglas Clegg, Denise Gadreau, Susan Campbell, Christine Whitehead, Suzy Graf, Mark O’Neill and M. William Phelps.
Donald Bain’s book discussion will take place at 7:00pm in The Cabaret Theatre followed by a book signing. Bain is the author/ ghost author of more than 100 books, many of which are best-sellers. His prolific career began when Bain worked as a writer/director for Peckham Productions where he created films for clients like Avon, American Airlines, Pan Am and IBM. His work includes both fiction and non-fiction including the popular series Murder, She Wrote, which consists of 33 original novels. His airline comedy book, Coffee Tea or Me?, was published nearly thirty years ago and together with its sequels has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide. Bain also wrote and hosted the nationally-syndicated series The Media Watch. Bain’s appearance and signing at Mohegan Sun will be the final stop for the Connecticut Author’s Trail.
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 Donald Bain on Thursday, September 23rd 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/ctauthortrail2010/HOME
The full list of author appearances is as follows:
Jane Haddam: Thursday, July 8th at 6:30pm
Author of: Cheating at Solitaire and Wanting Sheila Dead
Janet Carlson Calvert Library, 5A Tyler Drive, Franklin, Connecticut 06254
Amanda Marrone: Tuesday, July 13th at 7:00pm
Author of: Revealers, Uninvited and Devoured
Preston Public Library, 389 Route 2, Preston, Connecticut 06365
Jan Melnik: Thursday, July 15th at 6:30pm
Author of: One-Hour – College Application Essay: Write Your College Admission Essay Today
Sprague Public Library, 76 Main Street, Baltic, Connecticut 06330
Pam Lewis: Tuesday, July 20th at 6:30pm
Author of: Perfect Family and Speak Softly, She Can Hear
Jonathan Trumbull Library, Lebanon, Connecticut 06249
Douglas Clegg: Thursday, July 22nd at 6:30pm
Author of: Neverland, Isis and Afterlife
Preston Public Library, 389 Route 2, Preston, Connecticut 06365
Jennifer Lynn Barnes: Monday, July 26th at 6:30pm
Author of: Raised by Wolves, Tattoo and Fate
Otis Library, 261 Main Street, Norwich, Connecticut 06360
Chris Knopf: Tuesday, July 27th at 6:45pm
Author of: Elysiana, Hard Stop and Short Squeeze
Saxton B. Little Free Library, 319 Route 87, Columbia, Connecticut 06237
Derek “Deek” Diedricksen: Thursday, July 29th at 6:30pm
Author of: Humble Homes, Simple Shacks, Cozy Cottages, Ramshackle Retreats, Funky Forts…
Sprague Public Library, 76 Main Street, Baltic, Connecticut 06330
Denise Gadreau: Tuesday, August 3rd at 6:00pm
Author of: Crystal Meditations: The Inward Journey
Scotland Public Library, 21 Brook Road, Scotland, Connecticut 06264
Susan Campbell: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:30pm
Author of: Dating Jesus: A Story of Fundamentalism, Feminism, and the American Girl
Andover Public Library, 355 Route 6, Andover, Connecticut 06232
Peg Moran: Thursday, August 12th at 6:30pm
Author of: An Acre Plus: Invitation to a Growing Life
Janet Carlson Calvert Library, 5A Tyler Drive, Franklin, Connecticut 06254
Christine Whitehead: Tuesday, August 17th, 6:45pm
Author of: Tell Me When It Hurts
Saxton B. Little Free Library, 319 Route 87, Columbia, Connecticut 06237
Suzy Graf: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00pm
Author of: The Skeptic Psychic: An Autobiography into the Acceptance of the Unseen
Canterbury Public Library, 1 Municipal Drive, Canterbury, Connecticut 06331
Glenn Maynard: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:45pm
Author of: Strapped into an American Dream
Saxton B. Little Free Library, 319 Route 87, Columbia, Connecticut 06237
Mark O’Neill: Thursday, August 26th at 6:00pm
Author of: TV’s M*A*S*H: The Ultimate Guide Book
The Slater Library, 26 Main Street, Jewett City, Connecticut 06351
Jessica Anderson: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:30pm
Author of: The Novels of the Final Prophecy
Janet Carlson Calvert Library, 5A Tyler Drive, Franklin, Connecticut 06254
M. William Phelps: Wednesday, September 8th at 7:00pm
Author of: The Devil’s Rooming House and Death Trap
Saxton B. Little Free Library, 319 Route 87, Columbia, Connecticut 06237
Allan G. Johnson: Thursday, September 16th at 6:30pm
Author of: The First Thing and the Last
Preston Public Library, 389 Route 2, Preston, Connecticut 06365
Mark Robinson: Tuesday, September 21st at 6:30pm
Author of: Smoke, Fire and Angels: Tragedy on Avon Mountain and the Life-Changing Aftermath
Guilford Smith Memorial Library, 17 Main St, South Windham, Connecticut 06266
Donald Bain, Thursday, September 23rd at 7:00pm
Author of: Murder, She Wrote
The Cabaret Theatre, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, Connecticut 06382
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.
weekend, featured events will include the Sun WineFest Grand Tasting, Bourbon Tasting, Elite Cru Tasting, Celebrity Chef Dine Around and Bubbles & Bon Bons. Tickets go on sale today, Monday, August 27th, for all events through Ticketmaster, the Mohegan Sun Box Office and sunwinefest.com.