Apr 14, 2011 | Special Events
Special party for horse racing’s biggest day to be held in the Uncas Ballroom on Saturday, May 7th
On Saturday, May 7th, this year’s “Run for the Roses” will be celebrated in full at Mohegan Sun with the annual Kentucky Derby Party held in the Uncas Ballroom. Doors for the special party will open to the public at 10:00am.
Returning again for this year’s festivities will be popular guest handicappers Jim Mazur from Progressive Handicapping, INC. and regular WEEI Sports Radio talk show host Mike Mutnansky. Guests can also enjoy great food and drink specials including the Derby’s signature cocktail, Mint Julep.
Guests joining the fun for this exclusive event will be able to take advantage of thirty betting terminals, seven large screens and tasty food offerings. There will be open seating for approximately 1,000 people; seating is on a “first-come, first-served” basis. All guests must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
Once guests get settled in, they will have the opportunity to gain some expert advice on which three-year-old thoroughbred to cheer on, as special guest handicappers Jim Mazur and Mike Mutnansky will be available to consult. Mazur is the President of Progressive Handicapping, Inc. and also the author of The Triple Crown Undercard Handicapper 2007. On top of being an excellent handicapper, Mike Mutnanksy can be heard weekly on Boston, Massachusetts’ WEEI Sports Radio alongside his co-host Lou Merloni on the all-new mid-day show, Mut & Merloni.
After grabbing some key advice, all that’s left to do is make your picks. Guests who make a $25.00 wager will receive a commemorative Race Book Derby souvenir. Advance wagering will also be available on Thursday, May 5th and Friday, May 6th. Guests will also receive a Kentucky Derby souvenir gift with any $25.00 advanced wager on the Kentucky Derby, while supplies last.
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 26, 2010 | Sports
An exclusive party will be held in the Uncas Ballroom on Saturday, May 1st
Celebrate the 136th “Run for the Roses” at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, May 1st with the annual Mohegan Sun Kentucky Derby Party in the Uncas Ballroom. Festivities kick off at 10:00am, where guests can enjoy great food and drink specials, as well as guest handicappers Jim Mazur from Progressive Handicapping, Inc. and popular WEEI Sports Radio network talk show host Mike Mutnansky will be on-hand.
Guests joining the fun for this exclusive event will be able to take advantage of thirty betting terminals, nine large screens and a delectable Derby Buffet with unique drink specials. There will be open seating for approximately 1,000 people; seating is solely on a “first-come, first-serve,” basis. All guests must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
Once guests get settled in, they have the opportunity to gain some expert advice on which three-year-old thoroughbred to cheer on this year, as special guest handicappers Jim Mazur and Mike Mutnansky will be available.
Mazur is the President of Progressive Handicapping, Inc. and also the author of The Triple Crown Undercard Handicapper 2007. On top of being an excellent handicapper, Mike Mutnanksy can be heard regularly on Boston, Massachusetts’ WEEI Sports Radio.
After grabbing some key advice, all that’s left to do is make your picks. Guests who make a $50.00 wager will receive an official pass to the Derby Buffet and with a $25.00 wager guests will receive a commemorative Kentucky Derby Festival souvenir. Advance wagering will also be available on Thursday, April 29th and Friday, April 30th for guests who would like to get their picks in early.
In honor of the Kentucky Derby, traditional Mint Juleps will be served at the party featuring the main Kentucky Derby affiliated brand, Maker’s Mark®. Absolut Vodka will also have their version of the Mint Julep, called the Jungle Julep, available at the party in the Uncas Ballroom.
Those not at the event can still enjoy a Mint Julep which will be served at table tents set up outside of Todd English’s Tuscany, Leffingwells Martini Bar, Bow & Arrow Sports Bar and Bobby’s Burger Palace. Guests can also enjoy the action of the race at several other locations including: Bow & Arrow Sports Bar, Sunset Bar, Harvest Moon Bar, Leffingwells Martini Bar, Star Bar, Taughannick Falls Bar, The Brew Pub at Mohegan Sun and The Lodge.
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.
Oct 14, 2009 | Special Events, Sports
The Uncas Ballroom will be showcasing all the top races on the big screens for the 2009 Breeders’ Cup World Championships
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 14, 2009) – Mohegan Sun is set to host a special party for one of horse racing’s most prestigious events, the 2009 Breeders’ Cup World Championships slated for Saturday, November 7th. The 2009 Breeders’ Cup party will be held in the spacious and elegant Uncas Ballroom, doors will open at 10:00am.
All eight of the 2009 Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championship races from Oak Tree at Santa Anita Park will be showcased on the seven big screens in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun. The main and final race, the Breeders’ Cup Classic with $5 million up for grabs will begin at 6:45pm. The Breeders’ Cup returns for a second straight year to Santa Anita. As the richest prize-money event in sports, totaling over 25 million, the Breeders’ Cup features the best of the best in thoroughbred horses from North America and Europe.
Mohegan Sun is thrilled to be welcoming Dave Johnson and co-host Bill Finley from Sirius XM’s popular “Down the Stretch” radio show for a live all-day broadcast from the Ballroom. Also joining the festivities will be 9-time Breeders’ Cup Champ and Hall of Fame Jockey, Chris McCarron. Dave, Bill, and Chris will all be on-hand in the Race Book on Friday, November 6th for a meet and greet and to sign autographs.
All guests who make a $25.00 wager will receive an official Breeders’ Cup T-Shirt and with any $50.00 wager will also receive a pass to the Breeders’ Cup Buffet. Guests who choose to take advantage of advance wagering on Friday, November 6th for the Saturday, November 7th Breeders’ Cup races will receive an official Breeders’ Cup cap with a $25.00 wager.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early for Mohegan Sun’s Breeders’ Cup Party in the Uncas Ballroom as space is limited and available on a “first-come, first served” basis. Seating will be limited to the first 1,000 customers. Additional standing room will be available but will be limited. Must be 21 or older to participate.
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.
