Sep 8, 2011 | General News, Special Events
The legendary Jerry West will take part in Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors series on Saturday, October 29th
Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce that former NBA great and now author of a brand new autobiography, Jerry West, will take part in Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors program on Saturday, October 29th. The event, which is free and open to the public, will kick off at 3:00pm in The Cabaret Theatre with a live discussion followed by a book signing in The Shops at Mohegan Sun at 4:00pm. West’s book, West By West: My Charmed, Tormented Life will be available at Spin Street as the event nears. West joins a list of outstanding authors that have participated in this program, including Marcia Clark, Harlan Coben, Sue Grafton, Nora Roberts, Robin Cook, Lee Child and John Saul.
ABOUT JERRY WEST
Jerry West had one of the greatest NBA careers of all-time and is widely touted as one of the best pure shooters ever. He played his whole tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers from 1960 – 1974. Before his NBA days he was an All-American at West Virginia University. His name can be found on the very short list of great offensive players who have scored over 25,000 career points which breaks down to a staggering 27 points per game average. This average currently ranks 5th in NBA history. He would go on to do great work in the Lakers front office after his playing days, where from 1982-2000 he served as General Manager, playing a vital role in putting together 5 championship teams during that time frame.
In West By West: My Charmed, Tormented Life, the legendary Jerry West tells his story-from his tough childhood in West Virginia, to his unbelievable college success at West Virginia University, his 40-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers and his relationships with NBA legends like Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. Unsparing in its self-assessment and honesty, West By West is far more than a sports memoir: it is a profound confession and a magnificent inspiration.
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 Jerry West and other Winning Authors at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com/winning-authors.
This event is part of Mohegan Sun’s month-long 15th anniversary celebration. Be sure to check out mohegansun.com/15th for all the latest updates on events, celebrity appearances, special offers and other anniversary celebrations.
Aug 3, 2011 | 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 22nd
Mohegan Sun is excited to announce that The Connecticut Authors Trail, which consists of a consortium of libraries in eastern Connecticut in addition to featuring some of the most prominent and tale
nted authors who either live in or are associated with the Nutmeg State, will return for Its third straight year to Mohegan Sun. The event is set to take place in The Cabaret Theatre on Thursday, September 22nd, showcasing the incredible author, Jane Green. Other library signing dates will feature authors like Todd Gipstein, Jan Kardys, Janice Law, Tommy Coletti, Christine Whitehead, Rosemary Harris and David Howard.
British import Jane Green is the author of twelve best-selling novels, dealing with real women, real life, and all the things life throws at them, with her trademark wisdom, wit and warmth. Her first novel was a huge success in England and it would pave the way for a remarkable career in writing. From The Other Woman to Second Chance to the incredibly popular The Beach House, Jane has become synonymous with complex, character driven story telling that explores the concerns of real women’s lives. As well as writing a regular on JaneGreen.com, she contributes to various publications, both online and print, including Huffington Post, The Sunday Times and Self.
Her latest novel, Promises to Keep, was released earlier this year to critical and public acclaim. The book follows the happily married and much adored friend and relative Callie Perry through quite the journey as her life takes a huge turn when she receives a difficult diagnoses. The Chicago Tribune praised the latest book with “In Promises to Keep, Green weaves a profoundly moving tale that will enthrall both new and old fans.”
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 Jane Green on Thursday, September 22nd 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/connecticutauthorstrail2011/
The full list of author appearances is as follows:
Tommy Coletti: Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Special Delivery
Sprague Public Library, 76 Main Street, Baltic, CT 06330
Marc-Yves Regis: Monday, August 8, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: After The Shock
Otis Library, 261 Main Street, Norwich, CT 06360
Christine Whitehead: Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Tell Me When It Hurts
Guilford Smith Memorial Library, 17 Main Street, South Windham, CT 06266
Sarah Jo Burke: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 6:45pm
Author of: Don’t Think It Hasn’t Been Fun
Saxton B. Little Free Library, 319 Route 87, Columbia, CT 06237
Sandra Marton: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Not For Sale
Aldrich Free Library, 299 Main Street, Moosup, CT 06374
Rosemary Harris: Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Slugfest: A Dirty Business Mystery
Janet Carlson Calvert Library, 5A Tyler Drive, Franklin, CT 06254
Robert M. Thorson: Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Beyond Walden
Willimantic Public Library, 905 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226
Glenn Alan Cheney: Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Thanksgiving: The Pilgrims’ First Year in America
Sprague Public Library, 76 Main Street, Baltic, CT 06330
Joan H. Dash: Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Shot in the Buff
Canterbury Public Library, 1 Municipal Drive, Canterbury, CT 06331
Natasha Friend: Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Bounce
Otis Library, 261 Main Street, Norwich, CT 06360
Matthew Warshauer: Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 7:00pm
Author of: Connecticut in the American Civil War: Slavery, Sacrifice & Survival
David Howard: Friday, September 9, 2011 at 7:00pm
Author of: Lost Rights
Andover Public Library, 355 Route 6, Andover, CT 06232
Robert M. Thorson: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Stone By Stone
Guilford Smith Memorial Library, 17 Main Street, South Windham, CT 06266
Mark Seth Lender: Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 6:30pm
Author of: Salt Marsh Diary
Scotland Public Library, 21 Brook Road, Scotland, CT 06264
Jane Green: Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 7:00pm
Author of: Promises To Keep
Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre, Uncasville, CT
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Oct 21, 2010 | Special Events
On December 4th, Steve Berry will be on-hand at Mohegan Sun to discuss and sign copies of his latest thriller, The Emperor’s Tomb
Mohegan Sun is welcoming New York Times best-selling author Steve Berry as the latest Winning Authors event. Steve will host a live discussion on Saturday, December 4th in The Cabaret Theatre at 1:00pm followed by a book signing in The Shops at Mohegan Sun at 2:00pm. Berry’s latest thriller, The Emperor’s Tomb, is set for release on November 23rd where it will be available at Spin Street leading up to the event. Berry’s appearance in Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors places him in a class of authors such as Harlan Coben, Sue Grafton, Nora Roberts, Robin Cook, Lee Child and John Saul.
Steve Berry is the New York Times best-selling author of numerous titles including The Emperor’s Tomb, The Balkan Escape, The Paris Vendetta, The Templar Legacy and The Charlemagne Pursuit. He currently has eleven million books in print and is also an accomplished instructor, having taught the concepts of writing to audiences across the globe. His newest book, The Emperor’s Tomb, is the next thriller in the line of the successful Malone series which has garnered such praise like “Steve Berry gets better and better with each new book,” as quoted by the Huffington Post.
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 Steve Berry and other Winning Authors at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com/winning-authors.
Jun 28, 2010 | Special Events
Regis Philbin and wife Joy to sign copies of their album Just You. Just Me on July 23rd
The boisterous and ever-popular Regis Philbin and his wife Joy will be taking part 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 on Friday, July 23rd at 3:30pm. Regis and Joy will be signing copies of their recently released duet album entitled Just You. Just Me. All Signings & Sightings events are free and open to the public. Spin Street will have Just You. Just Me available for purchase leading up to and on the day of this event.
ABOUT REGIS & JOY
Appearing on television since the late 50s, Regis Philbin is often called “the hardest working man in show business” and holds the Guinness World Record for the most time spent in front of a television camera (nearly 16,000 hours). Best known for Live with Regis and Kelly and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Philbin is an American icon and one of the greatest entertainers of our time. He and his wife Joy have routinely joined one another performing on stage and finally they came together in the studio. Just You. Just Me is a spectacular duet album, collaborated by a couple that has been in love and married for forty years.
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.
May 19, 2010 | Special Events
Fans to meet three extraordinary thriller authors, Steve Martini, Kate White and Noah Boyd for an exclusive Winning Authors event on July 6th
Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors presents a very unique event with renowned authors Steve Martini, Kate White and Noah Boyd on July 6th. The event begins in The Cabaret Theatre at 6:30pm, where there will be a special live discussion with all three authors followed by a book signing in The Shops at Mohegan Sun. Spin Street will have Steve Martini’s latest release entitled The Rule Of Nine: A Paul Madriani Novel, Kate White’s new thriller Hush and Noah Boyd’s suspense novel The Bricklayer all for purchase. The authors’ appearances in Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors places them in a class that includes Harlan Coben, Sue Grafton, Nora Roberts, Robin Cook, Lee Child and John Saul.
Steve Martini has had numerous books on the New York Times Bestseller list, including Guardian of Lies, Shadow of Power, The Arraignment and The Jury. In his upcoming novel, due out June 1st and entitled The Rule of Nine, a terrorist plots what could be a crippling attack on the United States government. The protagonist, a San Diego defense attorney Paul Madriani, finds himself in the middle of a race against time trying to bring down this radical activist before it’s too late.
Kate White is a New York Times best-selling author who also happens to be the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine. She is the author of the fan favorite Bailey Weggins mystery series If Looks Could Kill, A Body to Die For and most recently Lethally Blond. Her most recent release Hush follows Lake Warren who is in the midst of a serious clash between her professional and personal life. It all comes crashing down when she gives into her attraction for a male co-worker and spends the night at his apartment, awakening to his dead body, killed in a gruesome, throat-slashing fashion. White artfully crafts the plot through a powerful, suspense-ridden tale that fully engages readers to the finish.
Noah Boyd is a former FBI agent and Vietnam veteran who took his experiences and turned them into a full-time writing career in 1993. He worked in the Detroit Bureau for twenty years, tracking down serial killers including the infamous Highland Park Strangler. In his latest thriller, The Bricklayer, Boyd takes readers on a riveting journey through the eyes of the rebellious, gutsy and wise FBI agent Steve Vail. His mission; track down a diabolical terrorist who has targeted enemies of the FBI. Vail has little concern for “rules & regulations” and becomes concerned with doing whatever needs to be done to solve his case.
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 “Triple The Thrills” and other Winning Authors at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com/winning-authors.
The legendary Jerry West will take part in Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors series on Saturday, October 29th