May 23, 2024 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Guests can enjoy 256 events in 96 days at Mohegan Sun Arena, the Wolf Den, the newly renovated Sun Patio and Comix Roadhouse
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 23, 2024) – The summer gets off to a sizzling start at Mohegan Sun with 256 live events in a 96-day stretch kicking off on Friday, June 28th. The summer entertainment lineup across the resort includes chart-topping headliners in the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena, incredible tribute bands at the upgraded outdoor venue, Sun Patio, hilarious comedians in Comix Roadhouse and so much more.
Mohegan Sun Arena’s award-winning stage will feature plenty of world class entertainers this summer including, Brad Paisley, June 29th|THE 80’s ROCK TOUR – FOREIGNER Original Lead Singer/Founding Member LOU GRAMM, JOURNEY, former Lead Vocalist STEVE AUGERI and ASIA Featuring JOHN PAYNE, July 5th|International Sumo League World Championship, July 6th|Daryl Hall + Elvis Costello., July 12th| Counting Crows, July 13th| Sam Hunt, July 18th| Kevin Hart, July 19th| Phish, July 23rd & 24th| Andrew Shulz, July 27th| Greta Van Fleet, August 2nd| Lamb of God & Mastodon, August 3rd| Cheap Trick, August 4th| Dierks Bentley, August 10th| Tate McRae, August 11th|Lindsey Stirling, August 15th| Shane Gillis, August 16th-18th |Childish Gambino, August 24th| Koe Wetzel, August 29th |Mötley Crüe, August 31st| Australian Pink Floyd Show, September 12th|Jon Stewart, September 13th| Jeff Dunham, September 14th | Squeeze & Boy George, September 15th| Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band, September 20th| Meghan Trainor, September 21st| The Beach Boys, September 27th| Carin León, September 28th.
To purchase tickets, visit the Mohegan Sun Box Office or Ticketmaster. Show times and performers are subject to change.
The WNBA’s Connecticut Sun will also be in action throughout the summer as they take on the league’s best inside Mohegan Sun Arena during their home games which includes Indiana Fever, June 10th | Atlanta Dream, June 28th & July 7th| New York Liberty, July 10th| Phoenix Mercury, July 14th |Chicago Sky, August 23rd, |Seattle Storm, September 1st & September 3rd| Las Vegas Aces, September 6th| Minnesota Lynx, September 17th |Chicago Sky, September 19th. For tickets and more information, visit sun.wnba.com.
The Wolf Den, located in the center of Casino of the Earth, offers the best free entertainment in the region. Guests have the unique opportunity to experience acts in an intimate setting including Nick Bosse, June 27th| Mike DelGuidice, June 29th|Wild Nights, June 29th| The ToneShifters, June 30th| Red Light, July 4th| Vixen, July 6th| Blurred Vision, July 7th| The Lost Marbles, July 11th| The Fabulous Thunderbirds, July 13th| Alex Shilo, July 14th| Don’t Tell Lisa, July 18th|| Britany Spencer, July 20th|Dr. K’s Motown Revue tone County, July 21st| Stone County, July 25th| Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone, July 27th|Brandt Taylor, July 28th| Souls on Fire, August 1st|Home Free, August 3rd| The 60’s Explosion Show, August 4th|American Honey, August 8th| Branded, August 10th|JD Leonard, August 11th|Tyler Morris, August 15th|Five For Fighting, August 17th| Dookie, A Tribute to Green Day, August 18th| F & Blues Band, August 22nd| Wicked Peach, August 24th|The Main Street Cruisers, August 25th| Last Licks, August 29th| Queensrÿche, August 31st| Josh Ross, September 1st| Autograph: Beyond, September 6th| The Rascals, September 7th|Stryper, September 13th| John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, September 14th| Juice Box, September 27th| Face 2 Face: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel, September 28th.
Guests can take in the evening summer vibes with the return of Party on the Sun Patio, located at the newly upgraded Sun Patio. Over the course of 14 weeks, guests can get mouthwatering beverage specials while dancing to the beats of fan favorite tribute bands. Every Friday night, doors open at 6:30pm before bands get the party started at 8:00pm. The best food trucks in the region including Munchies, Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ, NoRA Cupcake Company, and Supreme Hot Dogs will be on site delivering mouthwatering favorites. VIP fire pit reservations will be accepted starting Saturday, June 1st. Each fire pit includes a complimentary round of drinks, cocktail service, and an Adirondak chair for each guest. Guests can visit the Mohegan Sun website for booking information. Party on the Sun Patio tribute bands include: Vegas McGraw, June 28th|Fleetwood Macked – The Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac July 5th|Raise Your Hands, July 12th Captain Fantastic (Elton John Tribute), July 19th|Mystic Dead (Grateful Dead Tribute), July 26th|Refugee (Tom Petty Tribute), August 2nd |Beatlemania Again (The Beatles Tribute), August 9th|52nd Street Band (Billy Joel Tribute), August 16th|The Journey Tribute Show, August 23rd, |Red Neck Castaway (Kenny Chesney Tribute), August 30th |Zac N’ Fried (Zac Brown Band Tribute) September 6th|Big Eyed Phish (Dave Matthews Band Tribute), September 13th|BStreetBand (Bruce Springsteen Tribute), September 20th|Queen Flash (Queen Tribute), September 27th.
All guests must be 21 or older and have a valid ID. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, guests can feel free to bring their own chairs! Guests are not permitted to bring coolers or outside food/beverages. Bands and food trucks subject to change. There will not be rain dates or make up dates. In the event of inclement weather, cancellations (only) will be announced by 2:00pm on the day of the event and bands will perform in the Wolf Den or The Cabaret Theatre.
Swing by Comix Roadhouse this summer for laugh out loud entertainment, country music, line dancing, a rockin’ mechanical bull, and mouthwatering food and drinks. Comix Roadhouse instantly becomes a hot spot for live entertainment when acts such as Change Up, Lacey Cheryl 5, and Whiskey & Rye take the stage throughout the summer. The Comedy Club inside Comix Roadhouse will host headliners including Greg Stone, May 23rd-25th|John Valby, May 26th|Red Grant, June 6th-8th|Julian McCullough, June 20th-23rd|Kurt Metzger, August 1st-3rd. To stay up to date on the entertainment lineup at Comix Roadhouse, visit comixroadhouse.com.
For more information on summer entertainment, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Jun 14, 2023 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Hot Summer Fun
All summer long, listen to live music at Party on the Sun Patio, the Wolf Den, and Mohegan Sun Arena!
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 14, 2023) – As Mohegan Sun rolls into the 26th year of Hot Summer Fun, experience all the scorching hot entertainment available for all kinds of concert and live entertainment aficionados. Mohegan Sun is the biggest producer of live casino entertainment events in the Northeast, with nearly 250 events across six venues over the entire 10 weeks of Hot Summer Fun. From live entertainment in Mohegan Sun Arena, The Lalas Burlesque Show in The Cabaret Theatre, and free performances in the Wolf Den, to Party on the Sun Patio, Connecticut Sun home games and comedy shows at Comix Roadhouse, there is no other place to experience a greater variety of entertainment all summer long.
Mohegan Sun Arena – The stage of our award-winning arena lights up with the hottest acts of the season! Big Time Rush, July 1st| Barenaked Ladies with special guests Five For Fighting & Del Amitri, July 7th|Motionless In White & In This Moment, July 8th| Tony Orlando’s Salute To America – A Summer Yacht Rock Special, July 15th| Theo Von, July 21st| Matchbox Twenty, July 22nd| Lainey Wilson, July 28th| Howie Mandel, July 29th| Volbeat with special guest Halestorm, August 3rd| Dan + Shay, August 5th| 5 Seconds of Summer, August 10th| Incubus with special guests Badflower & Paris Jackson, August 13th| Jonas Brothers, August 17th| Train with special guest Better Than Ezra, August 19th| Foreigner – The Historic Farewell Tour with special guest Loverboy ,September 1st| Jeff Dunham, September 2nd.
To purchase tickets, visit the Mohegan Sun Box Office or ticketmaster.com. Show times and performers are subject to change.
Wolf Den – Located in the center of the action in Casino of the Earth, the 300-seat Wolf Den offers free weekly entertainment for guests ages 21 years and older since its opening in 1996. The Wolf Den always has something to offer everyone, from up-and-coming talent to New England’s top acts, performing Classic Rock, R&B, Country and so much more.
July Wolf Den line up: Mike DelGuidice, Saturday, July 1st| The Cartells, Sunday, July 2nd| Alex Shillo, Thursday, July 6th| Chubby Checker, Saturday, July 8th|Juice Box, Sunday, July 9th| Franklin Brothers Band, Thursday, July 13th| Queensryche, Saturday, July 15th| The 60’s Explosion Show, Sunday, July 16th|Southside County, Thursday, July 20th| F & Blues Band, Sunday, July 23rd| Raise Your Hands – A Tribute to Bon Jovi, Thursday, July 27th| The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Saturday, July 29th| Dr. K’s Motown Revue, Sunday, July 30th.
August Wolf Den line up: Wild Nights Thursday, August 3rd| Lit Saturday, August 5th| Ticket to Ride Sunday, August 6th| Last Licks Thursday, August 10th| Sheena Easton Saturday, August 12th| Crazy on You Sunday, August 13th|American Honey Thursday, August 17th| The Modern Gentleman Saturday, August 19th| Plain Jane Sunday, August 20tht|Chase McDaniel Thursday, August 24th| Badfish Saturday, August 26th| Main Street Cruisers Sunday, August 27th|Red Light Thursday, August 31st.
Guests must be 21 years of age to enter the Wolf Den. Guests may line up no sooner than three hours before the show. Come early as limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. One person can hold four spots in line, but seats will only be given to those present at the time of seating.
Swing by Party on the Sun Patio for the best over 21 fun every Friday night during Hot Summer Fun from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. The Sun Patio will transform into a space where guests can enjoy drink specials, fire pits, food trucks, and yard games while listening to some of the best tribute bands around.
All guests must be 21 or older and have valid photo ID to attend Party on the Sun Patio. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, however, guests are welcome to bring their own chairs! Guests are not permitted to bring coolers or outside food/beverages. Bands and food trucks subject to change. Parties who reserve a fire pit can enjoy a complimentary first round of drinks for six to eight people per fire pit! For reservations, call/visit: https://mohegansun.com/poi/venues/sun-patio.html#firepit
Party on the Patio line up: Chicken Fried, a tribute to Zac Brown Band, on June 30th|Vegas McGraw & Tim McGraw Tribute, a Tim McGraw tribute, on July 7th| Simply Shania, a tribute to Shania Twain, on July 14th| Big Eyed Phish, a Dave Matthews Band tribute, on July 21st| Captain Fantastic, an Elton John tribute, on July 28th|Queen Flash, a tribute to Queen, on August 4th| Dumb As You Are, a tribute to Nirvana, on August 11th| No Shoes Nation, a tribute to Kenny Chesney, on August 18th| Tramps Like Us, a tribute to Bruce Springsteen, on August 25th| The Journey Show, on September 1st.
There will not be rain dates or make-up dates. In the event of inclement weather, cancellations (only) will be announced by 2:00pm on the day of the event and bands will perform in the Wolf Den.
The WNBA’s Connecticut Sun call Mohegan Sun their home. Coming off their second WNBA finals appearance in four seasons, the 2022 league runner-up is now led by Stephanie White in her first season as head coach. Come support fans favorites like 4X All-Star DeWanna Bonner, 2022 AP Comeback Player of the Year Alyssa Thomas, and 2021 Most Improved Player Brionna Jones during home games at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Connecticut Sun home schedule: Seattle Storm Thursday, July 6th| Washington Mystics Sunday, July 9th| Atlanta Dream Thursday, July 20th | Minnesota Lynx Sunday, July 30th | Chicago Sky Tuesday, August 1st |Dallas Wings Friday, August 18th | New York Liberty Thursday, August 24th| Los Angeles Sparks Sunday, August 27th|Phoenix Mercury Thursday, August 31st.
Those who want to get closer to world-class performers can pull up a seat in The Cabaret Theatre. With 400 seats and an intimate atmosphere, The Cabaret Theatre brings guests face-to-face with some of the biggest names in entertainment, including The Lalas Burlesque Show! The best in burlesque take the stage on Saturday, August 5th for a 21+ show at 9:00pm. To purchase tickets, visit the Mohegan Sun Box Office or ticketmaster.com.
Comix Roadhouse is home to live comedy, country music, dance, and mouthwatering food and drinks. The Comedy Club inside Comix Roadhouse will host over 75 shows during Hot Summer Fun, including headliners Jimmy Cash, Nathan Macintosh, Samuel J. Comroe, and Mike Finoia. Don’t miss music every weekend in the Roadhouse, including Karaoke every Thursday night and live bands every Friday and Saturday night.
For more information on summer entertainment, visit MoheganSun.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 70 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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Jun 20, 2022 | Entertainment, General News, Hot Summer Fun
Enjoy live music all summer long inside Mohegan Sun Arena, the Wolf Den, and at Party on the Patio!
After 25 years of Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun, it’s only getting hotter! This summer, Mohegan Sun has your concert and live entertainment hookup for all types of fans! Mohegan Sun will bring the heat all summer long beginning with back-to-back New Kids on the Block shows in Mohegan Sun Arena to kick off the Fourth of July weekend.
From live music and comedy in Mohegan Sun Arena, Comix Roadhouse and novelle, free performances in the Wolf Den, to Party on the Patio and Connecticut Sun home games, there is no other place to experience a greater variety of entertainment all summer long. There will be more than 250 shows and events at Mohegan Sun for a full 10 weeks, making Mohegan Sun the largest producer of live summer entertainment in the Northeast.
Mohegan Sun Arena – See the hottest acts of the season light up the stage of our world-class Arena! New Kids on the Block: The MixTape Tour 2022, The Party Continues with Very Special Guests En Vogue, Rick Astley & Salt-N-Pepa | July 1st and 2nd; 5 Seconds of Summer with special guest Pale Waves |July 8th; Barenaked Ladies with special guests Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket |July 9th; Death Cab for Cutie with special guest Illuminati Hotties |July 15th; Third Eye Blind: Summer Gods Tour 2022 with special guests Taking Back Sunday and Hockey Dad |July 21st; OneRepublic with special guests NEEDTOBREATHE |July 22nd; Shawn Mendes with special guest Dermot Kennedy |July 29th; Jeff Dunham |August 5th; Pitbull: Can’t Stop Us Now | August 6th; Santana: Miraculous Supernatural Tour |August 12th; Rod Stewart with special guest Cheap Trick| August 13th; Sam Hunt |August 19th; Lorde: Solar Power Tour| August 25th; My Chemical Romance with special guests Waterparks and Meg Myers |September 1st; and Daddy Yankee La Última Vuelta World Tour |September 2nd. To purchase tickets, visit the Mohegan Sun Box Office or ticketmaster.com. Times and performers are subject to change.
Wolf Den – Located in the center of the action in Casino of the Earth, the 300-seat Wolf Den offers free weekly entertainment for guests 21 years of age and older since its opening in 1996. From up-and-comers and New England’s finest acts to Classic Rock, R&B, Country, and everything in between, the Wolf Den always has something for everyone to enjoy.
July Wolf Den line up: Nicole Atkins Saturday, July 2nd; The Cartells Sunday, July 3rd; Last Licks Thursday, July 7th; Soul Asylum Saturday, July 9th; Carole Sylvan Sunday, July 10th; Van Halen Tribute featuring Tyler Morris Thursday, July 14th; Queensryche Saturday, July 16th; F & Blues Band Sunday, July 17th; Brandt Taylor Thursday, July 21st; Steven Page Saturday July 23rd; Souls on Fire Sunday, July 24th; Wicked Peach Thursday, July 28th; Hannah Ellis Saturday, July 30th; The ToneShifters Sunday, July 31st.
August Wolf Den line up: Alex Shilo Thursday, August 4th; Jessie James Decker Saturday, August 6th; The 60’s Explosion Show Sunday, August 7th; Wild Nights Thursday, August 11th; Alana Springsteen Saturday, August 13th; Steve Azar Sunday, August 14th; Mystic Dead Thursday, August 18th; Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone Saturday, August 20th; Smak Dab Sunday, August 21st; Juice Box Thursday, August 25th; DSL Dire Straits Legacy Saturday, August 27th; Alter Ego Sunday, August 28th.
Guests must be 21 years of age to enter the Wolf Den. Guests may line up no sooner than three hours before the show. Come early, limited seating is available on a first come – first served basis. One person can hold four spots in line, but seats will only be given to those present at the time of seating.
Mohegan Sun’s Party on the Patio is the best spot for over-21 fun every Friday night from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. The Summer Entrance will transform into a space where guests can enjoy drink specials like $5 beer and Grey Goose cocktails, fire pits, food trucks, and so much more while listening to some of the best tribute bands around.
All guests must be 21 or older and have a valid ID. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, feel free to bring your own chairs! Guests are not permitted to bring coolers or outside food/beverages. Bands and food trucks subject to change.
Party on the Patio line up: Fleetwood Macked, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac, on July 1st; Beatlemania, a Beatles tribute, on July 8th; Parrot Beach, a tribute to Jimmy Buffett, on July 15th; The Driftwoods, a Beach Boys tribute, on July 22nd; Captain Fantastic, an Elton John tribute, on July 29th, Queen Flash, a tribute to Queen, on August 5th; Pirate Flag, a tribute to Kenny Chesney, on August 12th; 7800 Fahrenheit, a tribute to Bon Jovi, on August 19th; Desert Highway, a tribute to the Eagles, on August 26th; and The BStreetBand, the original Bruce Springsteen tribute band, to wrap up the summer fun on September 2nd.
There will not be rain dates or make-up dates. In the event of inclement weather, cancellations (only) will be announced by 2:00pm on the day of the event and bands will perform in the Wolf Den.
Mohegan Sun’s very own WNBA team Connecticut Sun are celebrating the franchise’s 20th anniversary season in Uncasville. Come cheer on reigning league MVP Jonquel Jones, 2021’s Most Improved Player Brionna Jones, and fan favorites like DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas and Courtney Williams for home games at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Connecticut Sun home schedule: Sunday, July 3rd vs. Washington Mystics; Sunday, July 17th vs. Las Vegas Aces; Tuesday, July 19th vs. New York Liberty; Thursday, July 28th vs. Seattle Storm; Sunday, July 31st vs. Chicago Sky; Tuesday, August 2nd vs. Phoenix Mercury; Thursday, August 4th vs. Phoenix Mercury, Sunday, August 14th vs. Minnesota Lynx.
Comix Roadhouse is home to live comedy, country music, dance, and fantastic food and drinks. The Comedy Club inside Comix Roadhouse will host 130 shows from July 1st through Labor Day, including headliners Mike Koutrobis, Caitlin Peluffo, Marshall Brandon, and Mike Feeny. Don’t miss music every weekend in the Roadhouse, including Karaoke every Thursday night and live bands every Friday and Saturday night.
For more information on concerts or other great events, visit MoheganSun.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 70 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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Apr 20, 2021 | Breaking News, General News, Sports
Former UConn Women’s Basketball Star and Current Assistant Coach of the USA Women’s Olympic Basketball Team to Lead Mohegan Tribe owned WNBA Franchise
Mohegan Sun is excited to announce today that Jennifer Rizzotti has been 
named President of the Connecticut Sun (CT Sun). In this role, Rizzotti will be responsible for the overall business operations and marketing strategies of the Mohegan Tribe owned WNBA franchise that plays its home games in Mohegan Sun Arena.
“I am so honored to rejoin the WNBA family in this leadership position with the Connecticut Sun,” said Rizzotti. “This league employs the very best women’s basketball players in the world. But more importantly, the WNBA is an inclusive and diverse community of women that inspire, lead and in their own words, “provide a voice for the voiceless.” I am proud to have won two championships as a player in the WNBA and will work tirelessly to help bring a championship to the Sun franchise.”
“When you open the official website of the Mohegan Tribe, the first thing you read is Honor the Past. Building for the future,” continued Rizzotti. “I believe the immediate future of the WNBA has never been more exciting. The level of talent, growing support around the sports world, and the league’s commitment to be a keystone for cultural change in these tempestuous times, makes this upcoming season one of the most important in its already rich history.”
Jennifer Rizzotti had a storied career for the UConn Huskies from 1992 – 1996, where she helped lead a 1995 team to a 35-0 season that ended in a Division 1 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship. She finished her college career with 637 assists and nearly 350 steals, while averaging just over 11 points per game. After playing eight seasons of professional basketball following college, which included two championship seasons with the Houston Comets (1999 & 2000), Rizzotti embarked on a coaching career that led her to the University of Hartford (UHart) where she spent 17 seasons. During her tenure with UHart, Rizzotti became America East Conference “Coach of the Year” in 2006, 2007 and 2010. Rizzotti has also been an integral part of USA Women’s Basketball, and she currently serves as an Assistant Coach for both the Women’s USA Olympic team and the USA AmeriCup Team. In 2011, she was named USA Basketball “Coach of the Year.”
“Jen Rizzotti brings instant credibility and is a powerhouse within the women’s basketball community. She has deep roots here in Connecticut and we could not be more thrilled to have her joining our team,” said Connecticut Sun Board of Governors Representative and Recording Secretary for the Mohegan Tribal Council, Kathy Regan-Pyne. “Her passion, talent and expertise, along with her shared values and philosophies, make her a natural fit within our organization. We look forward to the team’s continued success and path forward under her leadership and alongside our incredible staff, coaches and players.”
“The Connecticut Sun has had so many great seasons, and incredible athletes, coaches and leaders throughout their impactful history here at Mohegan Sun,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “Mohegan Sun is honored to have Jennifer Rizzotti joining our executive team, and we’re incredibly excited about the future of the Connecticut Sun under her vision.”
A press conference on this special announcement will be scheduled for members of the media on Tuesday, April 27th, where Rizzotti will be joined by Mohegan Sun, Mohegan Tribe and CT Sun leadership. More details are to come on this event.
Rizzotti was also head coach of the George Washington Women’s basketball team for five years, that began with a 20-10 season in 2016-17 and a share of the A-10 regular season title. A trip to the NCAA Tournament would come in 2018 as well, after coaching George Washington to an A-10 Tournament title. Rizzotti was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013, joining fellow UConn legends, Coach Geno Auriemma (2006 inductee) and Rebecca Lobo (a 2010 inductee).
“I’d be remiss if I didn’t recognize the contributions that Amber Cox made to this franchise over the past five years,” said Rizzotti. “She and head coach & GM, Curt Miller, have made the Connecticut Sun one of the most successful teams in the WNBA. I look forward to using this foundation and the overall culture of the Mohegan Tribe and Mohegan Sun to attract players, fans, and sponsors to be a part of our bright future.”
The Connecticut Sun recently announced their schedule for the upcoming 2021 season, which starts on the road against the Atlanta Dream on Friday, May 14th. The Sun, led by DeWanna Bonner, Jonquel Jones and Jasmine Thomas, have their first home game of the season on Sunday, May 16th, which marks their first return to Mohegan Sun Arena since Game 4 of the WNBA finals on October 8, 2019.
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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Jun 19, 2017 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Special Events
Soak in the Sun with cash prizes, giveaways, rooftop parties and the hottest live entertainment
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 19, 2017) – The 20th annual Hot Summer Fun casts off this summer with a lineup sure to impress, including an incredible Land Rover Evoque Convertible giveaway! The celebrations, which kick off June 26th and sizzle on through September 3rd, will feature live entertainment, cash prizes, rooftop parties, food festivals and so much more. Join us for a bigger, better and hotter Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun where the memories are waiting to happen.
Special Events
Swipe your Momentum card all summer long for a chance to win a 2017 Land Rover Evoque Convertible! The Rollin’ In My Rover Giveaway runs from June 26th to September 1st. Swipe your Momentum card once a day at any promotional kiosk and you could be driving yourself wild with Free Slot Play, Momentum Dollars or entries into the Grand Prize Drawing! Plus, swipe your Momentum card at any kiosk on September 1st between 6:00am and 4:00pm to double your total entries! Grand prize drawing will take place on September 1st at 7:00pm.
Put your shades on – you’re traveling with the Sun! Swipe your Momentum card once a day at any promotional kiosk and you could win the ultimate super fan experience, a trip to Phoenix and Los Angeles with the Connecticut Sun plus $1,000 cash! The CT Sun Super Fan Giveaway runs from August 12th through August 20th.
Keep your cool this summer with a free mini cooler bag! Starting Saturday, July 1st at 9:00am, the first 2,000 Momentum members who visit the Summer Coat Check will receive a free Mohegan Sun mini cooler bag. Limit one per Momentum member: Subject to availability.
The excitement never stops with high hand jackpots, Monday through Saturday, all throughout summer in Mohegan Sun’s Poker Room! Win up to $1,000 with Hot Hands June 26th through September 2nd.
Saturday, July 15th – Sunday, July 16th and Saturday, August 19th – Sunday, August 20th Fuel Your Need For Speed! Exotic Driving Events provides thrill seekers the opportunity to experience the adrenaline rush of driving an exotic automobile at Mohegan Sun. For more information or to book your experience, visit exoticdrivingevents.com. Use coupon code MOHEGAN50 to save 50% off your driving package when you book online. Driving will take place in the Turtle Parking Lot located off Mohegan Sun Boulevard.
The celebrations at Mohegan Sun continue with endless summer fun for everyone! Mohegan Sun’s first-ever Sun Tequila Tasting takes places on July 28th featuring an array of premium tequilas at the mixology and margarita bars with Mexican-themed favorites to complement. Cigar aficionados light it up at Mohegan Sun’s Cigar Social on August 12th when the rooftop of the Riverview Garage transforms into a cigar lover’s paradise with food trucks, live entertainment and more.
The foodies come together to wrap up the summer at The New England Food Truck Festival, taking place at Mohegan Sun Winter Parking Lot September 2nd & 3rd. The festival returns to Mohegan Sun featuring up to 30 food trucks, live music, entertainment for kids, field games, a fireworks show on Saturday starting at 9:15pm and so much more. Sample all the food truck fare and be entertained at this family-fun event!
Rock the Region Mondays
Show off your local pride! Beginning Monday, June 26th, guests can catch their favorite acts from around the region, check out area vendors on The Shops concourse and start the week off right with great drink specials in the Wolf Den – including $2.00 domestic drafts and $5.00 Jameson any way. Catch local acts such as Will Evans June 26th, Wicked Peach July 3rd, Sugar July 31st and Darik & The Funbags August 14th amongst others. Plus, Mohegan Sun restaurants rock the region with 2 for $40.00 Tuscan Tables at Todd English’s Tuscany, and two lunches for $30.00 or 2 dinners for $40.00 at Seasons Buffet.
Cash Dash Tuesdays
Let the money fly all summer long inside Mohegan Sun’s Cash Cube where up to $120,000 is given away every Tuesday. Beginning Tuesday, June 27th, every hour from Noon to 2:00pm and 5:00pm to 7:00pm, one lucky Momentum member playing their favorite slot machine or table game will have the chance to enter the Cash Cube. Each winner will be able to select a friend (who must also be a Momentum member) to also participate in the Cash Cube promotion! Win up to $10,000 in 60 seconds when you dash to grab the cash each Tuesday this summer.
More Momentum Wednesdays
Beginning June 28th, boost the excitement on Wednesdays and play your favorite slots from 6:00am to Midnight to receive Double Momentum Dollars! Earn 50% more Status Points while playing your favorite table games, including stadium gaming. Bring a friend who joins Momentum and we’ll give each of you $10.00 in Free Slot Play. Plus, if they give us their email, we’ll email them another $10.00 in Free Slot Play.
The Momentum keeps rolling! Earn $5.00 cash back each day you play with Play+ during Hot Summer Fun – plus an extra $5.00 on Wednesday! Cash back will be deposited into your Play+ account at the end of the promotional period.
Hot Seat Thursdays
Hot Seat Thursdays run June 29th through August 31st with a chance to win your share of $10,000! Play your favorite slots, tables and stadium games for your chance to win. From 10:00am to 7:00pm one winner each hour will win $1,000 cash. End the day catching the summer sunset at Bean and Vine Terrace with drink and food specials from 5:00pm to 9:00pm while enjoying live entertainment.
Free and Fun Fridays
Each Friday morning throughout Hot Summer Fun, Mohegan Sun will also be giving away free t-shirts for the first 2,000 Momentum members. Beginning June 30th, shirts will be distributed at the Summer Coat Check starting at 9:00am. A different color shirt will be given each week. Collect all 10 during Hot Summer Fun!
Then start the weekend early with Party on the Rooftop. This 21 and over event allows guests to enjoy live tribute bands, bars, games and food trucks on top of the Riverview Parking Garage every Friday from 7:00pm – 11:00pm. Grab a $3.00 Bud Light or a specialty cocktail and stop by the Gaming Tent complete with slots, blackjack tables and roulette! Party on the Rooftop kicks off on Friday, June 30th with live music by Terrapin, a tribute to Grateful Dead. For a complete list of participating bands, please visit our website.
Worth-the-Wait Weekends
Weekends heat up at Mohegan Sun during Hot Summer Fun. Enjoy a drink under the world’s largest indoor planetarium dome at VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock or party the night away at MIST, a steamy, contemporary venue that sits beneath the water wall in Casino of the Wind and features Duo blackjack lounge. Catch the hottest DJs around at Avalon, the favorite nightlife destination throughout the Northeast or meet up with friends for a handcrafted cocktail at Tom’s Urban. The fun continues with some of the best in comedy at COMIX Comedy Club, live music at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and topnotch tequilas at SolToro Tequila Grill!
Entertainment Galore
This summer, Mohegan Sun has your concert hookup with the best names in music! The top-ranked Mohegan Sun Arena will be home to hot tours like New Kids On The Block, Ed Sheeran, The Who, Queen and Adam Lambert, Kings Of Leon, Logic, Linkin Park, Kenny Chesney and so much more.
The Wolf Den, which is open Thursday through Monday, free and for guests 21 and over, will see such acts as Brandy Clark, Danielle Bradbery, RaeLynn and The Revolution among others. Don’t miss the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun with multiple home games inside Mohegan Sun Arena throughout June, July and August!
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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.
