Mar 23, 2010 | General News
Easter-themed dining and shopping on April 4th
Mohegan Sun will have specialty dining options on April 4th, Easter Sunday. In addition to great offerings at restaurants throughout the property, shoppers can also browse unique Easter products in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
The following dining offerings will be available at Mohegan Sun on April 4th:
At Birches Bar & Grill, enjoy a palatable offering that will start out with Soup or a Garden Salad. The entrée will feature a Roast Leg of Lamb with Apple Mint Demi Glaze, Herbed Fingerling Potatoes, Parsnips and Maple-Glazed Carrots. Top this meal off with Lemon Tart served with Raspberry Mousse and fresh Raspberries. This meal is served at $26.00 per person and the restaurant will be open from 11:30am – 3:30am.
Todd English’s Tuscany will feature a four-course meal that starts out with Herb Goat Cheese and Spinach Ravioli with Roasted Tomato Crema. The second course is a Pan-Seared Swordfish with Lemon Risotto and Spicy Braised Escarole followed by Marinated Grilled Lamb Loin Chop, Mascarpone Rosemary Polenta and Asparagus. For dessert, Lemon Tart with Raspberry Mousse and fresh Raspberries will be served. This meal will be offered at $47.00 per person. Todd English’s Tuscany will be open from 4:00pm – 10:00pm.
The Cove will offer a Lamb Chop Milanese served over Spaghetti Carbonara. This meal wil be offered at $21.00. The Cove will be open from 11:30am – midnight.
Seasons Buffet will offer a wide range of selections for Easter starting at the carving board with Slow-Roasted Prime Rib, Smoked Ham Steamship and Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast & Thigh. Other special items include Rosemary Shallot-Crusted Sliced Lamb and Steamed Red Curry Mussels. Side dishes in Seasons Buffet will include Green Bean Casserole, Buttered Yellow & White Corn and Maple-Glazed Baby Carrots as well as a delectable Salad bar. Desserts will include favorites like Apple or Fruit Cobbler, Warm-Battered Cheesecake Bites, Sticky Buns and Cinnamon-Raisin Rice Pudding. Breakfast starts at 7:30am and lunch begins at 11:00am. The Buffet is open until 10:00pm. Breakfast is $10.85 for adults and $6.84 for children. Lunch is offered at $16.98 for adults and $9.43 for children.
Sunburst Buffet will showcase an Easter Sunday brunch with Gemelli á la Rosa, Cavatelli with Braised Lamb & Cipollini Onions, Salmon Oscar, Scrambled Eggs and Hash Browns. The Antipasto bar will feature an Omelet Station, Orzo with Peppers Salad, Shrimp & Asparagus Salad and Greek Olive Salad. Soups will include Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque, Chicken & Corn Chowder, Italian Wedding and Minestrone. Brunch will be served from 10:00am – 2:00pm. The brunch is offered at $19.81 for adults and $10.37 for children.
Sunburst Buffet’s lunch and dinner menu will offer delicious rotisserie including Horseradish-Crusted Prime Rib of Beef and Applewood Smoked Fresh Ham. Also set to be served is Shrimp & Cashew Stir-Fry, Mussels steamed with Champagne, Saffron & Shallots. Sauces available for Sunburst Buffet’s Easter selections include Warm Applesauce, Au Jus and Oven-Roasted Mushrooms & Onions. A Baked Potato bar will also be featured equipped with Butter, Margarine, Bacon, Scallions, Sour Cream and Herb Horseradish Cream. Dinner will be available from 2:00pm – 9:00pm. The Easter Sunday dinner is offered at $19.81 for adults and $10.37 for children.
Bamboo Forest will be open for the weekend in honor of the Mayday shows taking place in Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, April 4th. Offerings include a variety of delicious Asian dishes such as Imperial Shark Fin Soup, Steak Kew with Asparagus or Abalone with Vegetables and Mustard Greens. Bamboo Forest will be open Saturday from 6:00pm-1:00am and on Sunday from 10:30am-2:00pm and 4:00pm-11:00pm.
For more information on Mohegan Sun’s restaurants, visit mohegansun.com/dining or call 1.888.226.7711.
The Shops at Mohegan Sun will also feature Easter specials including:
Lush will have an assortment of “egg-ceptional” new bath products available for Easter including the Honey Bun Bath Bomb for $3.95, the Hippy Chick Bath Bomb for $4.95, the Dorothy Bubble Bar for $5.95, the Fluff Egg Bath Bomb for $6.95 and the Happy Easter Gift for $24.95.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store will feature traditional candies such as Malted Eggs and Jordan Almonds. Animated Easter Bunnies will also be on sale to celebrate the holiday.
For more information, visit mohegansun.com/shopping.
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.
Mar 23, 2010 | General News
Bravo’s big-time Million Dollar Listing agents make a special appearance at Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 23, 2010) — The Shops at Mohegan Sun are pleased to announce an all-new Reality Check event. On Tuesday, April 13th, Madison Hildebrand and Josh Flagg of the hit Bravo series Million Dollar Listing will take part in a special live discussion at 7:00pm followed by a signing at 8:00pm. This free and exclusive event will take place in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
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. For more information, visit mohegansun.com/reality-check.
Bravo’s wildly popular docu-series, Million Dollar Listing, in its fourth season and filmed in Los Angeles, CA, is built off three motivated high-end real estate agents who stop at nothing to close the deal on a big sale. One of the stars of the show, Madison Hildebrand, pursued his real estate dreams after graduating from Pepperdine University and earning a mentorship with one the top producing agents in the nation. His first sale was for a celebrity client that tallied $2.8 million and has since breached the $20 million mark. Hildebrand has also written the book, Activate YOUR Passion, which is in stores now.
As part of Keller Williams Realty Westside, Josh Flagg is a highly-driven luxury real estate agent who holds four record sales to date including the highest-ever sale in Brentwood Park as well as record sales on Roxbury, Foothill and Monavale Drives in Los Angeles. He also has set numerous sales records in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles making him undoubtedly one of the most renowned and successful high-end real estate agents in the country. He also has written a book that pays homage to his ancestry entitled, A Simple Girl: Stories My Grandmother Told Me.
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 23, 2010 | General News, Special Events
Chelsea Handler will meet fans on Friday, April 9th
Immediately following her show in Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, April 9th, at 8:00pm, the multi-talented and hilarious Chelsea Handler will participate in a Signings & Sightings event. 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.
Chelsea Handler’s latest book, Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang, will be available for purchase in Spin Street. This signing is limited to the first 300 Spin Street book purchasers on the day of the event. Each Spin Street book purchaser will receive a bracelet which will gain them entrance to the Chelsea Handler signing line.
ABOUT CHELSEA HANDLER
The ever talented and incredibly entertaining Chelsea Handler has built up quite a career by mixing together stand-up comedy, acting, writing and TV hosting. She is most recognized as the host of her late night talk show, Chelsea Lately, one of the highest-rated E! Network shows. She has also starred in numerous television programs including Oxygen’s Girls Behaving Badly for four seasons as well as regular appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, Late Night with David Letterman and Live with Regis and Kelly. Handler has released two best-selling books to date with My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands and Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea. Her latest book entitled Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang was released on March 9th. In 2009, Bravo honored Chelsea with their “A-List Funny” award.
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.
Feb 5, 2010 | General News, Special Events, Sports
One of the most storied franchises in sports history will display its record 27th World Series trophy on February 13th
Mohegan Sun welcomes the New York Yankees’ Tour of Champions 2009 World Series Trophy Tour. On Saturday, February 13th from 11:00am to 3:00pm, fans can visit and take photographs of the 2009 trophy on display in the Spring Gateway located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
The 2009 World Series Champion New York Yankees opened Yankee Stadium at the start of the 2009 season and wrapped it up with a major league best, 103 wins and 57 of those wins coming at home and a World Championship.
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.
Feb 5, 2010 | General News, Special Events
A variety of dining, shopping, hotel, spa, entertainment and singles specials highlight Valentine’s Day weekend at Mohegan Sun
Valentine’s Day is approaching and Mohegan Sun is the prime destination for exclusive dining options, Elemis Spa specials, a singles night and great discounts at Mohegan Sun shops.
DINING OFFERINGS
Todd English’s Tuscany will serve a four-course tasting starting with a trio of gourmet Oysters followed by Oil-Poached Swordfish with Olive-Crusted Potatoes and Tomato Caper Emulsion. Then, a tender Half-Rack of Lamb, topped off with a Chocolate Fondant Cake for dessert. The tasting will be offered from at $47.00 per person on February 14th.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House will prepare a variety of dishes including a Fried Brie appetizer with Grape Essence for $9.00, a 14-ounce Bone-In Filet Mignon entrée with Port Wine Demi, Cherry Compote and Caramelized Endive for $49.00 and Long- Stemmed Strawberries dipped in Chocolate for $5.00. The specials will run from February 12th through the14th.
SolToro Tequila Grill commemorates Valentine’s Day with Shrimp & Roasted Corn Bisque for $6.95 and Apple Wood Bacon wrapped in Shrimp with a Mango Lemongrass Mojo, Pepita Pesto Mashed Potatoes and Chef’s Vegetables for $21.00. The dishes will be offered from February 12th through the14th.
Big Bubba’s BBQ will offer a Valentine’s Day dinner for two that will include a choice of Lobster Bisque or Caesar Salad followed by Filet Mignon & Shrimp with Roasted Potatoes & Asparagus. A rich Triple Mousse Cake will be prepared for dessert. The dinner, will be served at $49.99 from February 12th through the 14th.
Birches Bar & Grill will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a three-course meal beginning with a choice of Soup or Salad, followed by a choice of Coulibiac of Salmon or Prime Rib. The meal concludes with Chocolate Fondant Cake for dessert and will be served at $34.95 per person on February 14th.
For more complete information on Mohegan Sun’s restaurants, visit mohegansun.com and click on the “dining” link or call 1.888.226.7711.
THE SHOPS AT MOHEGAN SUN
Tommy Bahama has special gift options that include Tommy Bahama’s Signature Women’s 3.4 ounce Eau de Parfum for $75.00 and Tommy Bahama’s TB Del Mar Polos for $78.00.
LUSH Cosmetics will give Valentine’s Day shoppers a free massage bar of their choice when they purchase any wrapped gift over $40.00 on February 13th. While supplies last.
Galina’s European Boutique offers gift options that include Crabtree & Evelyn soaps for $5.50, body washes from $15.00 to $18.00, lotions for $25.00, perfumes for $28.00 and powders for $12.00. Vera Bradley’s spring colors are also available and range from $10.00 to $100.00. Special Pandora Valentine bracelets are offered in silver and range from $25.00 to $100.00 and Sweetheart beads range from $25.00 to $295.00.
HOTEL & SPA SPECIALS
Elemis Spa will feature The Ceremony of the Strawberry Moon package which includes a couples massage lesson, a Jasmine Bath for two, a bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries for $425.00. A second featured treatment will polish your Valentine’s skin to perfection before being utterly indulged with The Lime & Ginger Salt Glow Massage for $140.00.
SINGLE THIS YEAR?
Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings welcomes the host of Bravo’s hit reality television show Millionaire Matchmaker, Patti Stanger, to The Shops at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, February 13th. From 10:00am to 12:00pm, Stanger will sign copies of her latest paperback Become Your Own Matchmaker.
All Signings and Sightings events are free and open to the public. Spin Street will be selling signing merchandise at special event pricing.
Mohegan After Dark will also have something for singles this Valentine’s Day weekend with little black dress night on Friday, February 12th at Ultra 88 Night Club. Admission is $10.00 and ladies who wear a black dress will get in free before 11:00pm. On February 13th, Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger will host a Valentine’s Day Eve bash at Ultra 88 Night Club. Admission is $20.00 and it is open to the public.
On February 13th, Mohegan Sun will welcome the 2009 New York Yankees’ 27th World Series Championship trophy. Fans are welcome to visit and take photographs with the display in the Spring Gateway located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse.
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville will celebrate flying solo on Valentine’s Day with a special singles night from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Sunday, February 14th. The evening will include games, door prizes, giveaways, a live DJ and an appetizer buffet. Tickets are $10.00 per person for advanced registration and $15.00 at the door. Space is limited. For more information, visit margaritaville.com or call 1.888.226.7711.
Valentine’s Day Weekend has something for the guys as platinum artist Kid Rock takes the stage in Mohegan Sun Arena at 8:00pm on February 13th.
Laugh off Valentine’s Day with stand-up comedy in The Cabaret Theatre with Kevin Meaney and special guests Billy Winn and Jim Dailakis presented by The Treehouse Comedy Club at 9:00pm.
Valentines who are looking to save some money can head over to the Wolf Den for some free performances as SafetySuit performs at 9:00pm on February 12th. The fun continues on Saturday, February 13th with Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge at 9:00pm and wrapping up the weekend on February 14th will be the Boogie Wonder Band at 7:00pm. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Seating is limited on a first come, first served
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.
