Apr 9, 2014 | Special Events
WHAT: 
Debra L. Rothenberg, award-winning photographer, joins Mohegan Sun for a free Winning Authors event and two day signing of her photography book, Bruce Springsteen In Focus 1980-2012.
WHEN/WHERE:
Saturday, May 17th
3:00pm – Live Q&A inside The Cabaret Theatre
4:00pm – Book Signing Event in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
Sunday, May 18th
4:00pm – Book Signing Event in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL:
Showcasing her extraordinary photography book, Bruce Springsteen In Focus 1980-2012, Rothenberg sits down with fans inside The Cabaret Theatre for a live Q&A session. Afterward, she takes to The Shops at Mohegan Sun to sign copies of her pictorial tribute to “The Boss” on the first night of his sold-out Mohegan Sun Arena show. Rothenberg returns on Sunday at 4:00pm to sign books before Springsteen’s second sold-out show inside the Arena.
At the age of 16, Debra L. Rothenberg fell in love with the music of Bruce Springsteen. Her love for his music and her strong passion for photography helped shape her career path from that moment forward. Rothenberg has worked as a concert photographer for the New York Daily News since 1999. Rothenberg is an accomplished professional photographer with her work being published in top magazines such as Rolling Stone, People, Us Weekly, Q Magazine, Time and Newsweek.
***Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Debra L. Rothenberg will only be signing copies of her book Bruce Springsteen: In Focus 1980-2012, which will be for sale at Spin Street.
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, follow us on Twitter and view us on YouTube.
Oct 3, 2013 | Entertainment, Special Events
These renowned authors will discuss their work and sign copies of their books for fans on November 9th and 15th
For the first time in Winning Authors history, Mohegan Sun will be hosting back-to-back events during the month of November. On Saturday, November 9th, New York Times bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews will be discussing her latest book, Christmas Bliss, in time for the holiday season. A live discussion will take place in The Cabaret Theatre at 4:00pm followed by a book signing in The Shops at Mohegan Sun at 5:00pm.
Just six days later, New York Times bestsellers and Atria Indie Authors, Colleen Hoover, Jamie McGuire and Abbi Glines will host another Winning Authors event on November 15th as part of Mohegan Sun’s Diva Friday programming. A live Q&A about the spicy “New Adult” genre will be held in The Cabaret Theatre at 8:00pm, followed by a book signing in The Shops at Mohegan Sun at 9:00pm.
Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors program has featured such authors as Harlan Coben, Sue Grafton, Nora Roberts, Robin Cook, Lee Child and John Saul, among many others.
About the Authors
Mary Kay Andrews is The New York Times bestselling author of Ladies’ Night, Spring Fever, Summer Rental, The Fixer Upper, Deep Dish, Blue Christmas, Savannah Breeze, Hissy Fit, Little Bitty Lies, and Savannah Blues. Her newest book, Christmas Bliss, is set to be released October 15, 2013. She is a former journalist for The Atlanta Journal Constitution, and lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Colleen Hoover is the New York Times bestselling author of Slammed, Point of Retreat, This Girl and Hopeless. She has recently been featured on ABC’s Nightline, The Associated Press and CBS This Morning. Colleen lives in Texas with her husband and their three boys. Please visit ColleenHoover.com.
Jamie McGuire is the New York Times bestselling author of five novels: Walking Disaster, Beautiful Disaster, Providence, Requiem, and Eden. Her latest novel is RED HILL. She has been featured in USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and beyond. She and her husband, Jeff, live with their children just outside Enid, Oklahoma, with three dogs, six horses, and a cat named Rooster. Please visit her at JamieMcGuire.com.
Abbi Glines is the New York Times, USA TODAY, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Twisted Perfection, in addition to several new adult and young adult novels. A devoted booklover, Abbi lives with her family in Alabama. She maintains a Twitter addiction at @AbbiGlines and can also be found on Facebook (AbbiGlinesAuthor) and at AbbiGlines.com.
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 these events 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 distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining 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, follow us on Twitter and view us on YouTube.
Mar 1, 2013 | General News, Special Events, Sports
WHAT: Swin Cash, UConn alumna, WNBA player and author, will be featured in a Winning Authors event on March 9th at Mohegan Sun with her brand-new book, Humble Journey: More Precious Than Gold.
WHEN/ WHERE: Saturday, March 9th
3:00pm – Live Discussion with Swin in The Cabaret Theatre
3:30pm – Book Signing in The Shops concourse
IN DETAIL: She was part of the team that led Geno’s UConn Huskies to two NCAA championships before going on to become a two-time Olympic gold medalist and on March 9th, Swin Cash is visiting Mohegan Sun with her new book, Humble Journey: More Precious Than Gold, for a very special Winning Authors event.
The free event will kick off in The Cabaret Theatre at 3:00pm with a live discussion followed by a signing event at 3:30pm in The Shops concourse. Humble Journey: More Precious Than Gold will be released on March 6th and available for purchase at Spin Street in The Shops concourse. Cash is part of a list of outstanding authors that have participated in Winning Authors including Jerry West, Nora Roberts, Harlan Coben, Sue Grafton, Marcia Clark and Robin Cook.
Participation is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Due to time restrictions, Swin will only be signing copies of Humble Journey: More Precious Than Gold. The book will be available for purchase on the day of the event at Spin Street and at the signing location.
ABOUT SWIN CASH: Born in Pennsylvania, Swin Cash quickly became one of UConn Women’s Basketball’s “golden girls” after helping to lead them to 2 NCAA championships, one of which was an undefeated, 39-0 season. After graduating in 2002 as an All-American, Swin was selected 2nd overall in the 2002 WNBA draft by the Detroit Shock. While in Detroit, she helped lead the Shock to 2 WNBA championships including the organization’s first ever championship title. Swin then went on to play for the Seattle Storm and the Chicago Sky, where she plays today. In 2004 & 2012, she was part of the United States Women’s Olympic Basketball teams to win gold medals.
Swin has a heavy hand in charity work through the WNBA and as the founder of her own organization, Cash for Kids, which helps to motivate, educate and elevate kids. Swin is set to release her first book titled Humble Journey: More Precious Than Gold, which comes out March 6th and is about her journey through her professional and personal life and the lessons she has learned along the way.
More information on Swin Cash is available at: www.swincash.com. Connect with Swin on Twitter @SwinCash or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/swincash.
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, find us on pinterest.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Aug 2, 2012 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Connecticut libraries will host a variety of local authors throughout summer with the finale to take place in The Cabaret Theatre on September 13th with Gina Barreca
Mohegan Sun is pleased to welcome Connecticut’s own, Gina Barreca to a very special Winning Authors event set to take place on Thursday, September 13th at 7:00pm. Now in its fourth year, this free event is part of the The Connecticut Authors Trail; an event that consists of various libraries in eastern Connecticut showcasing prominent and talented authors who either live in or are associated with the Nutmeg State. Other library signing dates will feature authors such as Pam Lewis, Peggy Gaffney, Pearl Dexter, James Rourke and Eileen Kaplan.
About Gina Barreca:
Gina Barreca is most recently the editor of Make Mine a Double: Why Women Like Us Like To Drink (Or Not,) published by the University Press of New England in 2011 and author of It’s Not That I’m Bitter: How I Learned to Stop Worrying About Visible Panty Lines and Conquered the World (St. Martin’s, 2009). She has appeared on 20/20, the TODAY Show, CNN, Dr. Phil and Oprah Show to discuss gender, power, politics and humor. Her earlier books include the bestselling They Used to Call Me Snow White But I Drifted: Women’s Strategic Use of Humor and Babes in Boyland: A Personal History of Co-education in the Ivy League and her books have been translated into several languages, including Chinese, Spanish, Japanese and German. Gina, whose columns from The Hartford Courant are distributed worldwide by McClatchy-Tribune, is a Professor of English and Feminist Theory at the University of Connecticut. For more information on Gina, visit: www.ginabarreca.com
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.
For more information and a schedule on the Connecticut Authors Trail, please visit connecticutauthorstrail.org/
The full list of author appearances is as follows:
Matthew Bartlett: Thursday, August 2nd at 6:30pm
Author of: The Gettysburg Chronicle
Guilford Smith Memorial Library, South Windham, CT
Ellen Painter Dollar: Tuesday, August 7th at 7:00pm
Author of: No Easy Choice: A Story of Disability, Parenthood and Faith in an Age of advanced Reproduction
Cragin Memorial Library, Colchester, CT
Equine Novelists & Artists: Thursday, August 9th at 6:30pm
Various Works
Sprague Public Library, Baltic, CT
Kady Cross: Monday, August 13th at 7:00pm
Author of: The Girl in the Clockwork Collar
Otis Library, Norwich, CT
Patricia Sheehy: Tuesday, August 14th at 6:30pm
Author of: Dancing Under the Full Moon: 101 Ways to Attract Money into Your Life
Aldrich Free Public Library, Moosup, CT
Pearl Dexter: Thursday, August 16th at 6:30pm
Author of: TEA With Presidential Families
Scotland Public Library, Scotland, CT
Hanna Perlstein Marcus: Tuesday, August 21st at 6:45pm
Author of: Sidonia’s Thread
Saxton B. Little Free Library, Columbia, CT
Esther Friesner: Thursday, August 23rd at 6:30pm
Author of: Spirit’s Princess
Booth & Dimock Memorial Library, Coventry, CT
James Rourke: Tuesday, August 28th at 6:00pm
Author of: Two Worlds One War: The Eternal Struggle
Slater Library, Jewett City, CT
Resurrección Espinosa: Thursday, August 30th at 6:30pm
Author of: El Gaucho Vegetariano and Other Plays for Students of Spanish
Public Library of New London, New London, CT
Joan Joffe Hall: Tuesday, September 4th at 7:00pm
Author of: In Angled Light
Guilford Smith Memorial Library, South Windham, CT
Eileen Kaplan: Thursday, September 6th at 6:30pm
Author of: Laughter is the Breast Medicine
Janet Carlson Calvert Library, Franklin, CT
Tido Holtcamp: Thursday, September 11th at 6:00pm
Author of: A Perfect Lady: A Pictorial History of the U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle
Voluntown Library, Voluntown, CT
Gina Barreca: Thursday, September 13th at 7:00pm
Author of: It’s Not That I’m Bitter: How I Learned to Stop Worring About Visible Panty Lines and conquered the World
The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining 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. 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.
