Feb 5, 2010 | General News, Special Events
A variety of dining, shopping, hotel, spa, entertainment and singles specials highlight Valentine’s Day weekend at Mohegan Sun
Valentine’s Day is approaching and Mohegan Sun is the prime destination for exclusive dining options, Elemis Spa specials, a singles night and great discounts at Mohegan Sun shops.
DINING OFFERINGS
Todd English’s Tuscany will serve a four-course tasting starting with a trio of gourmet Oysters followed by Oil-Poached Swordfish with Olive-Crusted Potatoes and Tomato Caper Emulsion. Then, a tender Half-Rack of Lamb, topped off with a Chocolate Fondant Cake for dessert. The tasting will be offered from at $47.00 per person on February 14th.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House will prepare a variety of dishes including a Fried Brie appetizer with Grape Essence for $9.00, a 14-ounce Bone-In Filet Mignon entrée with Port Wine Demi, Cherry Compote and Caramelized Endive for $49.00 and Long- Stemmed Strawberries dipped in Chocolate for $5.00. The specials will run from February 12th through the14th.
SolToro Tequila Grill commemorates Valentine’s Day with Shrimp & Roasted Corn Bisque for $6.95 and Apple Wood Bacon wrapped in Shrimp with a Mango Lemongrass Mojo, Pepita Pesto Mashed Potatoes and Chef’s Vegetables for $21.00. The dishes will be offered from February 12th through the14th.
Big Bubba’s BBQ will offer a Valentine’s Day dinner for two that will include a choice of Lobster Bisque or Caesar Salad followed by Filet Mignon & Shrimp with Roasted Potatoes & Asparagus. A rich Triple Mousse Cake will be prepared for dessert. The dinner, will be served at $49.99 from February 12th through the 14th.
Birches Bar & Grill will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a three-course meal beginning with a choice of Soup or Salad, followed by a choice of Coulibiac of Salmon or Prime Rib. The meal concludes with Chocolate Fondant Cake for dessert and will be served at $34.95 per person on February 14th.
For more complete information on Mohegan Sun’s restaurants, visit mohegansun.com and click on the “dining” link or call 1.888.226.7711.
THE SHOPS AT MOHEGAN SUN
Tommy Bahama has special gift options that include Tommy Bahama’s Signature Women’s 3.4 ounce Eau de Parfum for $75.00 and Tommy Bahama’s TB Del Mar Polos for $78.00.
LUSH Cosmetics will give Valentine’s Day shoppers a free massage bar of their choice when they purchase any wrapped gift over $40.00 on February 13th. While supplies last.
Galina’s European Boutique offers gift options that include Crabtree & Evelyn soaps for $5.50, body washes from $15.00 to $18.00, lotions for $25.00, perfumes for $28.00 and powders for $12.00. Vera Bradley’s spring colors are also available and range from $10.00 to $100.00. Special Pandora Valentine bracelets are offered in silver and range from $25.00 to $100.00 and Sweetheart beads range from $25.00 to $295.00.
HOTEL & SPA SPECIALS
Elemis Spa will feature The Ceremony of the Strawberry Moon package which includes a couples massage lesson, a Jasmine Bath for two, a bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries for $425.00. A second featured treatment will polish your Valentine’s skin to perfection before being utterly indulged with The Lime & Ginger Salt Glow Massage for $140.00.
SINGLE THIS YEAR?
Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings welcomes the host of Bravo’s hit reality television show Millionaire Matchmaker, Patti Stanger, to The Shops at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, February 13th. From 10:00am to 12:00pm, Stanger will sign copies of her latest paperback Become Your Own Matchmaker.
All Signings and Sightings events are free and open to the public. Spin Street will be selling signing merchandise at special event pricing.
Mohegan After Dark will also have something for singles this Valentine’s Day weekend with little black dress night on Friday, February 12th at Ultra 88 Night Club. Admission is $10.00 and ladies who wear a black dress will get in free before 11:00pm. On February 13th, Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger will host a Valentine’s Day Eve bash at Ultra 88 Night Club. Admission is $20.00 and it is open to the public.
On February 13th, Mohegan Sun will welcome the 2009 New York Yankees’ 27th World Series Championship trophy. Fans are welcome to visit and take photographs with the display in the Spring Gateway located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse.
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville will celebrate flying solo on Valentine’s Day with a special singles night from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Sunday, February 14th. The evening will include games, door prizes, giveaways, a live DJ and an appetizer buffet. Tickets are $10.00 per person for advanced registration and $15.00 at the door. Space is limited. For more information, visit margaritaville.com or call 1.888.226.7711.
Valentine’s Day Weekend has something for the guys as platinum artist Kid Rock takes the stage in Mohegan Sun Arena at 8:00pm on February 13th.
Laugh off Valentine’s Day with stand-up comedy in The Cabaret Theatre with Kevin Meaney and special guests Billy Winn and Jim Dailakis presented by The Treehouse Comedy Club at 9:00pm.
Valentines who are looking to save some money can head over to the Wolf Den for some free performances as SafetySuit performs at 9:00pm on February 12th. The fun continues on Saturday, February 13th with Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge at 9:00pm and wrapping up the weekend on February 14th will be the Boogie Wonder Band at 7:00pm. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Seating is limited on a first come, first served
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.
Feb 3, 2010 | Entertainment, General News
Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg takes the stage February 11th
Rockers SafetySuit are live on February 12th
Sister Sledge Featuring Kathy Sledge heat things up on February 13th
Sophie B. Hawkins makes her Wolf Den debut on February 18th
Alien Ant Farm rocks the joint on February 19th
Country star Buddy Jewell brings some twang on February 20th
Soul Asylum returns to the Den on February 27th
The Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun will continue to thrill this winter, beginning with Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg on Thursday, February 11th, followed by SafetySuit on Friday, February 12th. Philadelphia natives Sister Sledge Featuring Kathy Sledge will bring soul to the Wolf Den stage on Saturday, February 13th. Singer/songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins will be live on Thursday, February 18th and Alien Ant Farm will take over on Friday, February 19th. Country sensation Buddy Jewell is stopping by the Wolf Den on Saturday, February 20th and Soul Asylum returns on Saturday, February 27th. Wednesday and Thursday Wolf Den shows are at 8:00pm. Friday and Saturday Wolf Den shows begin at 9:00pm and Sunday shows are at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted. Admission is free, but all patrons must be 21 or over.
Marky Ramone is best known for the fifteen years he spent drumming for the legendary Ramones. The band is responsible for the big hit, “I Wanna Be Sedated.” Marky shows no signs of slowing down as he continues to tour the world with his new band Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg, with friends Michale Graves (ex-Misfits) on vocals, Alex Kane on guitar and Clare B on bass.
SafetySuit is an extraordinarily-talented, musically-confident young band that does, in fact, inspire. Their songs capture the grandeur and depth of U2, with an imaginative Pop sensibility at its core and a dizzying wall of guitars as its backdrop. “It’s not rocket science,” says singer/guitarist Doug Brown. “Quintessential good melody and good lyrics, that’s what makes a song.”
Sister Sledge Featuring Kathy Sledge became a household name with the release of We Are Family. The song and the album went on to reach the #1 position on every imaginable chart all over the universe and earned a Grammy nomination. That album also spawned two additional hit songs, “Lost in Music” and “He’s the Greatest Dancer.” As the lead singer of Sister Sledge, Kathy went on to sell several million more albums with many popular singles, including “Got to Love Somebody,” “All American Girls,” “My Guy” and “B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Baby).”
Sophie B. Hawkins emerged in 1992 with a fierce bidding war for her debut album, Tongues & Tails. The Columbia Records release quickly went gold, earned her a Grammy nomination for “Best New Artist” and fired a single, “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover,” into the Top Five. Another gold album, Whaler, followed two years later along with the single, “As I Lay Me Down” that would chart in Billboard for a record-breaking sixty-seven weeks.
Alien Ant Farm burst onto the Alternative Rock scene in 2001 with their platinum-selling album ANThology. The album spawned the hit single “Movies” as well as a cover of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” which attained crossover appeal in the Pop genre.
Buddy Jewell’s voice is the voice of experience. It has a friendly, “lived in” quality because, as the old saying goes, he has “been around.” Born to a working-class family in Arkansas, Jewell has been singing for his supper since the age of 21, from Texas to Tennessee.
In 1992, Soul Asylum released Grave Dancers Union, a record that would come to transform them from underground college rockers to international superstars. The first two singles off the album, “Somebody To Shove” and “Black Gold,” both came in at high positions at the Modern Rock and Album Rock charts, but it was the album’s third track that led them to their major breakthrough. “Runaway Train” peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, raised album sales to double-platinum level and won Soul Asylum the Grammy Award for “Best Rock Song” in 1994.
For more information on the Wolf Den and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Dec 29, 2009 | Entertainment, General News
Little Anthony & The Imperials are live on January 2nd
Country duo LoCash Cowboys perform January 3rd
The Lost Trailers take over on January 8th
Little Feat heats things up January 9th
Charo graces the stage on January 15th
R&B sensations The Family Stone are live January 23rd
Country heartthrob Chuck Wicks returns on January 29th
The Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun will continue to thrill this winter, beginning with Little Anthony & The Imperials live on Saturday, January 2nd. The LoCash Cowboys make their Wolf Den debut on Sunday, January 3rd. Country sensations The Lost Trailers are live on Friday, January 8th and California-based rockers Little Feat take over the stage on Saturday, January 9th. Charo brings her charm to the Wolf Den stage on Friday, January 15th, R&B favorites The Family Stone will perform live on Saturday, January 23rd and Country sensation Chuck Wicks will be gracing the Wolf Den stage on Friday, January 29th. Wednesday and Thursday Wolf Den shows are at 8:00pm. Friday and Saturday Wolf Den shows begin at 9:00pm and Sunday shows are at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted. Admission is free, but all patrons must be 21 or over.
Little Anthony & The Imperials is an R&B Doo-Wop group from New York. Throughout the years, the group has released hit singles such as “Tears On My Pillow” and “So Much.” The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April of 2009.
LoCash Cowboys have invaded the music scene with their hot, hybrid, musical style that is one part Country and one part Rock-n-Roll with a dash of Hip-Hop. Singing two-part harmony to musically-educated audiences, LoCash electrifies fans with their upbeat brand of music. A Country music fan has not experienced LoCash Cowboys, however, until they have seen the complete show, one that has left established artists and industry executives searching for their dropped jaws and popped eardrums.
The Lost Trailers made their debut at a Fourth of July concert hosted by Country superstar Willie Nelson. Their fifth album, Holler Back, was released in August 2008 and produced a Top Ten Country hit in its title track and a Top 20 in “How ‘Bout You Don’t.”
Little Feat is very possibly the last-man-standing example of what used to be the norm in American music, a fusion of a broad span of styles and genres into something utterly distinctive. Feat took California Rock, Funk, Folk, Jazz, Country, Rockabilly and New Orleans Swamp Boogie and more, stirred it into a rich gumbo, and has been leading people in joyful dance ever since.
Charo is a household name. Instantly recognizable for her witty humor, loveable accent and her mastery of the flamenco guitar, it is Charo’s trademark expression: “Cuchi-Cuchi,” which has endeared her to the world and made the name Charo synonymous with fun and excitement.
The Family Stone original founding members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson are Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees and R&B Pioneer Award winners. Jerry Martini is the original founder of Sly & the Family Stone; calling upon Sly Stone to become the leader of the first inter-racial, multi-gender major American band. He has also performed with countless luminaries including Mike Bloomfield, Carlos Santana, Rolling Stone Bill Wymann, Robert Cray, Willie Lomax, Prince, Graham Central Station and Van Morrison. More recently, he has been seen on the 2006 Grammy Awards with a cast of all stars in their tribute to Sly & The Family Stone. Cynthia Robinson, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, is back on the throne! Cynthia, along with Sly, was part of Sly and The Stoners in 1966. Through her years with Sly & The Family Stone, she was notable for being an early, black, female trumpet player in a major American band. In recent years, you would have found her on many stages throughout the U.S. and Europe, playing with P-Funk maestro George Clinton, Larry Graham and Prince, to name a few.
Chuck Wicks has taken the Country format by storm with his Top 5 debut single, “Stealing Cinderella,” and his Top 15 follow-up hit, “All I Ever Wanted.” He recently earned a whole new audience of fans as a celebrity contestant on the ABC mega-hit Dancing with the Stars.
For more information on the Wolf Den and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Dec 29, 2009 | Entertainment, General News
Halestorm is live January 1st
Craving Lucy takes over January 14th
12 Stones rocks the house January 28th
SafetySuit performs February 12th
Alien Ant Farm heats things up February 19th
Bushwalla is live February 25th
The Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun is the place to be for Rock fans this winter, offering up some of the hottest acts in the genre, all free of charge. Halestorm make their Wolf Den debut on Friday, January 1st. Craving Lucy is live on Thursday, January 14th and post-Grunge act 12 Stones are live in the Den on Thursday, January 28th. Nashville-based rockers SafetySuit take over the stage on Friday, February 12th. Alien Ant Farm will bring down the house on Friday, February 19th and Bushwalla will be gracing the Wolf Den stage on Thursday, February 25th. Wednesday and Thursday Wolf Den shows are at 8:00pm. Friday and Saturday Wolf Den shows begin at 9:00pm and Sunday shows are at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted. Admission is free, but all patrons must be 21 or over.
Halestorm unleashes a turbulent torrent of infectious Hard Rock on their self-titled Atlantic debut. The band-guitarist Joe Hottinger, bassist Josh Smith, drummer Arejay Hale and singer/guitarist Lzzy Hale-churn out uncompromising Rock n’ Roll anthems.
Craving Lucy’s current sounds and edgy melodies easily attract Rock fans as diverse as the genre’s audiences. The band’s original material straddles the nearly impossible: fresh and familiar.
12 Stones is a post-Grunge band formed in Louisiana in 2000. The band has released three albums; their self-titled debut, Potter’s Field and Anthem For The Underdog. The band has had several singles land on the Mainstream Rock charts including “Lie To Me” and “Adrenaline.”
Alternative rockers SafetySuit released their debut album Life Left to Go in 2008, spawned the hit singles ”Anywhere But Here,” “Someone Like You” and “Stay.”
Alien Ant Farm gained mainstream popularity when they covered Michael Jackson’s hit “Smooth Criminal” in 2001. Their latest studio album, Up in the Attic, was released in 2006 and the band recently released its first-ever live album, Alien Ant Farm: Live in Germany.
Bushwalla’s sound is a unique blend of Funk, Rock, freestyle, acoustic Hip-Hop with a soul deeply rooted in authenticity and optimism. Bushwalla’s debut EP release Ghetto Blaster is cherished by fans worldwide and highly acclaimed in the southern California media and radio circuit. The catchy hit “Ghetto Blaster” has left first time listeners and long-time fans with a reverberating melody that never tires. The full length album Autodidactical Freestyle & Radical was released in 2008. In their live shows, Bushwalla and his “1-2-3 Band” experiment with an improvisational party-type atmosphere captivating audiences week after week.
For more information on the Wolf Den and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Dec 2, 2009 | Entertainment
Anvil is live December 10th
Lynda Carter invades the Wolf Den on December 12th
Country star Chris Young takes the stage December 13th
Divide the Day heats things up December 17th
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ holiday party is live December 18th & 19th
Rockers Apache Stone arrive on December 30th
The Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun will continue to thrill this winter, beginning with Canadian Heavy Metal act Anvil live on Thursday, December 10th. Lynda Carter makes her Wolf Den debut on Saturday, December 12th. Country sensation Chris Young is live on Sunday, December 13th and California-based rockers Divide the Day take over the stage on Thursday, December 17th. Wolf Den favorites Big Bad Voodoo Daddy are bringing their Wild & Swingin’ holiday party to the Den December 18th & 19th. Michael Lombardi’s Apache Stone will be gracing the Wolf Den stage on Wednesday, December 30th. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday Wolf Den shows are at 8:00pm and Sunday shows are at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted. Admission is free, but all patrons must be 21 or over.
Anvil, the hard-hitting Heavy Metal band out of Canada, have released thirteen studio albums over the years and have been cited as influencing many notable Heavy Metal bands including Slayer and Metallica. In 2008, Anvil! The Story of Anvil, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival to much critical acclaim. The film documents the band’s road to success and has been hailed as “The Year’s Greatest Rock Movie” by Rolling Stone.
Best known for winning our hearts as Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter is an accomplished singer who has performed to rave reviews before sold-out crowds around the world. In addition to her long acting career, Lynda has the distinction of producing and starring in five highly-rated network television specials, several of which were Emmy-nominated. She has appeared onstage with many of the world’s most popular singers including Ray Charles, Tom Jones, Kenny Rogers, Bob Hope, George Benson and Ben Vereen.
Country artist Chris Young was the 2006 winner of the reality singing competition Nashville Star. Since this time, Young has produced two albums with chart-topping hits including “Drinkin’ Me Lonely,” “You’re Gonna Love Me,” “Voices” and “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song).”
Divide the Day are real Rock N’ Roll outlaws. The southern California quintet plays uncompromising Hard Rock with just the right mix of Sunset Strip attitude and cowboy swagger. Band vocalist Joe describes the band’s sound as “western Rock.” He adds, “We make music for cruising on your motorcycle or hanging at the bar. It’s American, and it’s real.”
It’s always a swingin’ party with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. These Big Band sensations have become one of the Wolf Den’s most popular attractions, keeping fans on their feet with hits like, “Go Daddy-O,” “Mr. Pinstripe Suit” and “You and Me and the Bottles Makes Three Tonight (Baby).”
Michael Lombardi, who stars in the hit TV show Rescue Me, is the founder and lead singer of Apache Stone. Although Michael has been drumming in bands from an early age, he always possessed the drive to be a front man, tirelessly searching over many years for the right group of guys to back him. By assembling the group’s current lineup: Hank Woods (guitar), David Leatherwood (bass), Nick Bacon (guitar) and Mark Greenberg (drums) – he finally achieved his goal. The talent, experience and dedication these musicians collectively share, combined with a mutual love for Rock and Roll, guarantees that Apache Stone is destined for a prolonged, productive and successful career.
For more information on the Wolf Den and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
