Jun 26, 2019 | Community Relations, Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Sports, Travel & Leisure
All are welcome to this community event. Fans are asked to bring their own cameras or smartphones for photos.
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 26, 2019) – This Friday, June 28th, fans will have the chance to take photos with the 2018 World Series Championship trophy at Mohegan Sun. This #PTSDAwarenessMonth, Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program is teaming up with the Boston Red Sox to raise awareness of the invisible wounds of war affecting our Veterans, Service Members, and military-connected families; and the work being done at Home Base to provide care and support to our military community.
The trophy will be on display in The Shops at Mohegan Sun from 10:30am – 1:30pm.
Come out to meet the Home Base team, take photos with the World Series Trophy, and enter an exclusive raffle to celebrate baseball season:
- 4 tickets to the July 27th Red Sox v. Yankees game at Fenway Park
- 4 Green Monster Red Sox tickets to a future agreed upon date this baseball season
- David Ortiz Jersey
- 3 Replica World Series rings
- Autographed baseball from Red Sox legend Tim Wakefield
Proceeds from the raffle and silent auction will directly benefit Home Base and support the life-saving programs available to Veterans of all eras, Service Members and their Families.
Barrett-Jackson has also donated 250 tickets* for Veterans, Service members, and military-connected families to attend Friday’s collector car auction at Mohegan Sun for free. These tickets will be available for pick up at the Home Base table in The Shops concourse course starting at 9:00am on Friday, June 28th on a first come, first served basis. (*limit to 4 tickets per person)
Media are invited to cover the World Series Trophy visit at Mohegan Sun.
WHEN: Friday, June 28, 2019
10:30am – 1:00pm
WHERE: The Shops at Mohegan Sun
1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard
Uncasville, CT 06382
WHY: June is National PTSD Awareness Month. The Boston Red Sox and their charity partner, Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program, will bring the 2018 Red Sox World Series Trophy to Mohegan Sun to raise awareness of the life-saving work being done at Home Base to provide care and support to our military community impacted by the invisible wounds such as post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury.
ABOUT HOME BASE: Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program, is dedicated to healing the invisible wounds for Veterans of all eras, Service Members, Military Families and Families of the Fallen through world-class clinical care, wellness, education and research. As a National Center of Excellence, Home Base operates the first and largest private-sector clinic in the nation devoted to providing life-saving clinical care and support for the treatment of the invisible wounds to include post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, co-occurring substance use disorder, family relationship challenges and other issues associated with military service. Since its inception, Home Base has provided care and support to more than 21,000 Veterans and family members and trained more than 73,000 clinicians, educators, first responders and community members – all at no cost – ensuring a brighter future for the 21st century warrior and military family. Headquartered in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, MA with a satellite location in Southwest Florida, Home Base is a nonprofit organization that operates on predominantly on the philanthropic generosity of a grateful nation; federal, state and local funding; foundation grants; and donations from individuals and corporations. For more information please visit www.homebase.org.
ABOUT THE BARRETT-JACKSON AUCTION COMPANY: Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, is the leader in collector car and automotive lifestyle events, which include authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of high-profile estates and private collections. The company produces auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut; and Las Vegas, Nevada. With broadcast partners MotorTrend (formerly Velocity) and Discovery Channel, Barrett-Jackson features extensive live television coverage, including broadcasts in over 150 countries internationally. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.Barrett-Jackson.com or call 480-421-6694.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 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, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Mar 8, 2019 | General News
WHAT: Mohegan Sun welcomes Gianni Russo for a Winning Authors event 
where he will share stories of filming The Godfather with co-stars Robert De Niro, James Caan and Marlon Brando as well as sign copies of his latest memoir, Hollywood Godfather.
WHEN: Saturday, April 13th
2:00pm – Live Discussion and Q&A
Comix Comedy Club
3:00pm – Signing Event
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
NOTE: Media opportunities are available. Please contact Elizabeth Woodmancy at 860.862.7840 or [email protected] for more information.
IN DETAIL: It’s an offer you can’t refuse when Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors presents singer, author & mobster-turned-actor, Gianni Russo on April 13th as he participates in a live Q&A at Comix Comedy Club and signs copies of his memoir, Hollywood Godfather in The Shops concourse as part of a Bank Square Books partnership event.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Gianni Russo will be signing copies of Hollywood Godfather, which will be available for purchase through Bank Square Books in Mystic, CT. Books can also be purchased on-site at Mohegan Sun on the day of the event, subject to availability. Participants must have a book to enter signing line.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun 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, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Feb 20, 2019 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: Jenna Johnson & Val Chmerkovskiy of Dancing with the Stars join Mohegan Sun for a special Reality Check event on Thursday, March 28th. Taking place in The Shops concourse, this free event begins at 7:00pm featuring a live dance performance, question and answer segment and an autograph session to follow.
WHEN: Thursday, March 28th
7:00pm – Dancing and Q&A
7:30pm – Signing Event
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
NOTE: Media opportunities are available. Please contact Elizabeth Woodmancy at 860.862.7840 or [email protected] for more information.
IN DETAIL: See the power of love through dance when Mohegan Sun’s Reality Check presents newly-engaged pro dancers Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy on March 28th at 7:00pm. See a stunning performance with these Dancing with the Stars champions along with a moderated Q&A and autograph session in The Shops concourse.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is bracelet-only. A limited number of bracelets will be distributed at the signing location starting at 5:30pm. Talent will be signing copies of headshots distributed at the event or one personal memorabilia per person. Signing personalization is prohibited. An in-house photographer will be taking photos. There will be no personal photos.
Feb 5, 2019 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping, Special Events
Valentine’s Day Dining & Shopping Specials
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 5, 2019) – Valentine’s Day is Thursday, February 14th and Mohegan Sun is celebrating with delicious special menu items, sweet dessert specials, and exclusive shopping deals.
Enjoy a special meal with a loved one at some of Mohegan Sun’s premiere restaurants.
Guests who dine at Todd English’s Tuscany on Valentine’s Day will enjoy lobster Milanese, pan fried lobster cutlet, linguini olio, arugula salad topped with a lemon vinaigrette and butter poached claws for $42.00.
Celebrate with BALLO Italian Restaurant and feast on a three course meal. First course is fried baby artichoke hearts, pickled shallots, lemon and olive oil for $15.00. Next is either homemade lobster & shrimp ravioli with sherry, roasted garlic and cream for $38.00, or braised short ribs with parmigiana polenta and roasted root vegetables for $38.00. Dessert is Sicilian kiss cannoli with Amaretto, Southern Comfort and orange for $10.00.
The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House is providing two specials from February 14th-16th. First is a baked, crab stuffed cod filet topped with lemon beurre blanc served with rice pilaf and the daily vegetable for $18.00. The other option is slow roasted 12 oz. prime rib with fingerling potatoes and grilled asparagus in Hollandaise sauce for $26.00. The daily dessert is molten chocolate lava cake for $8.00.
From February 14th – 16th, guests can treat themselves at Michael Jordan’s Steak House with a 7oz. filet duo for two for $120.00. Options for sides include foie gras mushroom duxelle crust and Boursin cheese polenta, or lobster Bérnaise with wilted winter greens. Chocolate covered strawberries are available for $3.00 each.
SolToro is offering a 6 oz. filet with red wine demi, mezcal-marinated shrimp and herb-roasted potatoes for $32.00. For dessert, chocoflan for $8.00. SolToro’s dining specials are valid February 14th-16th.
Dinner for two at Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain is $150.00 and includes two heartland chopped salads, two 5 oz. spice rubbed filet mignons with lobster, roasted lemon butter and smashed potatoes. Enjoy with two glasses of Wycliff Brut champagne, and chocolate cream pie or sorbet for dessert.
Guests can cater to their sweet tooth with some decadent dessert specials.
Ben & Jerry’s has released a new flavor called “Sweet Like Sugar”. The new flavor includes almond and cherry ice creams with shortbread cookies, cherries, and a sugar cookie dough swirl.
Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe is offering chocolate strawberries for $3.00 each. This dessert special is valid from February 14th – 16th.
At Godiva, guests can indulge in new freshly-dipped strawberry options (including customized pink stringing individual berries), freshly made heart-shaped “lollipops”, and freshly made truffle pops. Pre-order a 6 or 12-piece stem berry box by February 11th and receive a discount*.
*see associate for details
Shopping specials are a great way to spoil a loved one (or yourself!)
Coach is offering The Gift of Coach Floral – a new, feminine floral scent inspired by their signature Tea Roses.
Visit Le Creuset, the newest store in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, and receive a free set of heart ramekins with a $150 purchase.
Receive a complimentary gift with your order of $400 or more at Robert Graham while supplies last.
Come to Splendeur – A Luxury Boutique and see new arrivals from Gucci, Fendi, and Brics luggage. Receive a free infinity scarf with any purchase while supplies last.
Victoria’s Secret is featuring their Bombshell Wild Flower perfume collection, described as “fearless & untamed. A windswept bouquet with a shock of Neon Rose”. The collection’s prices range from $18.00 – $68.00.
Galina’s is showcasing a special Pandora jewelry gift set for $115.00.
End Valentine’s Day right with a romantic Reality Check event featuring musicians/wife and husband duo Ashlee Simpson & Evan Ross. The live discussion & signing event will occur in The Shops at Mohegan Sun on Thursday, February 14th at 7:00pm.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun 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, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Jan 23, 2019 | General News, Special Events
WHAT: Meet Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross during a romantic Reality Check event on February 14th.
WHEN: Thursday, February 14th
7:00pm – Live Discussion and Q&A
7:30pm – Signing Event
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
NOTE: Media opportunities are available. Please contact Elizabeth Woodmancy at 860.862.7840 or [email protected] for more information.
IN DETAIL: Love is in the air when Mohegan Sun welcomes music artists, actors and married couple Ashlee Simpson & Evan Ross for a romantic Reality Check event on Valentine’s Day, February 14th. Join this successful husband & wife duo for a free live discussion and Q&A followed by a signing event in The Shops concourse.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is bracelet-only. A limited number of bracelets will be distributed at the signing location starting at 6:00pm. Talent will be signing copies of headshots distributed at the event. Signing personalization is prohibited. An in-house photographer will be taking photos. There will be no personal photos.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun 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, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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