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Ring In 2023 With an Endless Midnight at Mohegan Sun

Say goodbye to 2022 with four action packed days of exclusive nightlife, live entertainment, and more beginning Wednesday, December 28th   Take your New Year 2023 celebration to the next level during Mohegan Sun’s exciting Endless Midnight celebration where four-days of action-packed parties, giveaways, and entertainment take center-stage. Mohegan Sun Arena brings three nights of Cirque Dreams Celebration, The Wolf Den plays host to can’t miss tribute bands, nightlife hotspots like novelle and Avalon

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2022 Contact: Paul Tarbox, Manager of Public Policy and Communications (203) 503-1273 pault@ccpg.org   March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month [Wethersfield, Connecticut, Feb 22nd]  The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling, in partnership with the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mohegan Sun, and Sportech, is pleased to announce that March has been officially recognized by Governor Lamont as Problem Gambling Awareness Month. “With the

Supercharged: Pizzeria & Pub now open!

Our very own authentic Italian restaurant is officially open.  Relax and refuel after all the fun at Supercharged! Enjoy a selection of delicious food and refreshing drinks at our full-service bar. Fresh dough is made daily and every pizza is cooked to perfection with our hand-crafted brick oven.  Let us know what you think during your next visit!  Check out our full menuSpecialty pizzas, calzones, shareable appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and more!

Mohegan Sun Supports the Physical and Mental Health of Guests as Casino & Resort Reopen for Business

As the Mohegan Tribe has reopened portions of their reservation, including the Mohegan Sun entertainment destination, new safety protocols and operating procedures have been established to protect guests and employees. Working to ensure not only the physical but also the mental health of their guests, Mohegan Sun has recommitted support for the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG), continuing a decades-long partnership. This support comes in the form of annual funding and partial sponsorship of

Norwich Arts Center Appoints Officers

Norwich, CT - Norwich Arts Center held its annual meeting on Wednesday, January 22 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Norwich. During the meeting a vote was held for the 2020-2021 slate of officers. They are as follows: Kristen Nickerson, President; Faye Ringel, Vice President; Thomas Keaney, Treasurer and Patricia LaPierre, Secretary. Kris Nickerson, a Senior Accounts Manager for the Hartford Business Journal in Hartford, is a Norwich resident and has been on the Norwich Arts Center Board of Directors since

Chamber Foundation Provides $120,000 to 37 Non-Profits That Benefit Local Children and Families

Eastern CT  – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation has announced the distribution of $120,000 to 37 eastern CT non-profits that will improve the quality of life for thousands of children in the region. This year’s disbursement reflects the highest-ever amount distributed by the Foundation and marks a twelve percent increase over the 2018 grant disbursement. The Foundation raised funds throughout 2018 with fundraisers including the 7th Annual Bowl-a-Thon at High Rollers Luxury Lanes at Foxwoods

Three Rivers Community College to Host Veterans Resource Fair April 10

Wednesday, April 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Norwich, CT – Three Rivers Community College will be hosting Vets Connect, its annual veterans resource fair, a one-stop resource for jobs, education, health services, networking and more.  This year the fair will include 40 organizations and 20 yellow-ribbon colleges. Vets Connect will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Three Rivers Community College’s Multi-Purpose Room, and the expanded education resources will be nearby in the

Mark Brown of The Mohegan Tribe to Speak at La Grua Center March 6 - 25 Years Since Federal Recognition

Local Treasures Series: The Mohegan Tribe~25 Years Since Federal Recognition, with Mark BrownWednesday, March 6 at 6pmJoin us for an evening with Mark Brown, the only member of the Mohegan Tribe who has served on its Tribal Council continuously since 1995, in conversation with community leader Bill Stanley (Yale-New Haven L+M Hospital). How has the Mohegan Tribe’s growth contributed to our local and state economy, as well as the Tribe’s health and welfare? What does it mean to be a sovereign nation? What

LEARN Presents the 3rd Annual Disability Summit March 16 at Mohegan Sun

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Survival Systems USA Offering Leadership/Team Development Experience

Survival Systems USA is offering a leadership and team development experience to help you build self-confidence, overcome personal adversity, and take spontaneous leadership roles. Step out of your comfort zone and work through a variety of tasks to achieve a common goal. Groups and individuals often perform above their expectations in this environment, which translates to increased confidence in the “real world”. Although personal or work issues can be overwhelming, they are rarely to the same magnitude as

Three Rivers College Foundation Awards $410,000 in Scholarships

Norwich, CT  ̶  Proud families of Three Rivers Community College students packed the room on Wednesday, May 2, when the Three Rivers College Foundation (TRCF) held the twenty-sixth annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony. Generous contributions led to a record-breaking number of scholarships awarded to 212 students. The total sponsorships awarded came to just over $410,000 which includes $50,000 of summer scholarships.  Many students who have exhausted their financial aid and cannot afford summer courses

Gary Baker Joins The Spa at Norwich Inn

Longtime hospitality veteran to lead sales effort for destination spa and resortNorwich, CT – Gary Baker, CMP, hospitality veteran of both Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods, has joined The Spa at Norwich Inn’s executive leadership as Director of Sales. Baker will lead the team in developing all markets including corporate, association, events and weddings.  Baker was responsible for a number of ground-breaking events at Mohegan Sun during his tenure as Director of Convention Sales & Services. Barrett-Jackson’s

Business Express: David McBride Named Executive Director of Thames River Innovation Partners

On October 4, 2017, the Thames River Innovation Partners (TRIP) announced David McBride as its new Executive Director. TRIP was founded as an unprecedented alliance between the public sector, private enterprise, and nonprofits to build prosperity throughout the Thames River region. Its partners include the City of New London, City of Groton, Town of Groton, CURE Innovation Commons, Spark Makerspace, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, and the University of Connecticut.   “It’s an honor to take

Meet David McBride, Executive Director of the Thames River Innovation Partners

New London, CT – Today, the Thames River Innovation Partners (TRIP) announced David McBride as its new Executive Director. TRIP was founded as an unprecedented alliance between the public sector, private enterprise, and nonprofits to build prosperity throughout the Thames River region. Its partners include the City of New London, City of Groton, Town of Groton, CURE Innovation Commons, Spark Makerspace, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, and the University of Connecticut.   “It’s an honor to

New Bites at Pautipaug Pub

Check out the new menu at Pautipaug Pub at Mohegan Sun Golf Club! 

Business Express: All Signs Point to Strong Economic Recovery

Housing remains a key economic indicator in the region bolstered by strong job growth at Mohegan Sun and Electric Boat, as well as successful workforce development by the Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board (EWIB).  According to the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, rising home sales and new rental housing construction in New London, Groton and Norwich is helping to spawn a noticeable economic recovery in the region, especially as hospitality, entertainment, and manufacturing keep

Stifel Shows Civic Pride with No Clowning Around Donation

Incredibly proud of our seafaring heritage, in 2016 southeastern Connecticut collectively celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Naval Submarine Base and Submarine School in Groton. The year-long celebration, titled CTSUBCEN, included programs, events and activities like the popular CT Sub Trail, a public art project. All the proceeds from the CT Sub Trail benefited the U.S.S. Groton Sail Foundation.   Through the generous support of strong community partners like Stifel, a “fleet” of 21 fiberglass

Chelsea Groton Foundation Awards $3,000 for The Arc New London County's Training Program

Norwich, CT – The Chelsea Groton Foundation of Norwich has awarded $3,000 to The Arc New London County’s vocational/employment program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Funds will be used to offset costs of purchasing a commercial bakery oven for the agency’s Culinary Arts program. The Arc’s “Classic Crunch” cookies are sold at ShopRite New London and Norwich, Mohegan Sun Employee Store and Service Station, Thames Valley Alternative Relief Center, Ledyard Village Market,

Sport Jerseys Preferred at 'Home Field Advantage' Gala May 5

Mystic Area Shelter and Hospitality needs your help striking out family homelessness!   Mystic Area Shelter and Hospitality’s annual gala is set for May 5 at Mystic Seaport’s North Lawn and River Room at Latitude 41°. The sports-themed fun begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes games, gourmet tailgating fare, open bar, major league silent and live auctions, and dancing to the beat of Power Posse.  Attire is casual, with favorite team jerseys and sneakers encouraged.   The gala is the nonprofit agency’s

Students: Free Jump at Naskart Every Thursday

Joshua's Limousine Focused on Details, Customer Satisfaction

Originally published in The Day on January 29, 2017 by Brian Hallenbeck Ledyard, CT – Joshua’s Limousine Service aims to please. “Five percent of what we do is transportation,” Gary McKeon, the Gales Ferry-based livery’s director of operations, said in an interview last week. “The rest is customer service.” Take the football fan who flew down to the Alabama-Clemson game in Florida earlier this month. “We gave her a ride to the airport, got her a hotel reservation in Tampa, set up her transportation to

Formica, Somers, France Applaud Mohegans’ Redevelopment Plans for Norwich Hospital Property

Preston, CT – Senator Paul Formica (R-20), Senator Heather Somers (R-18) and Representative Mike France (R-42) on Tuesday attended the unveiling of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority’s plan to redevelop the former Norwich Hospital property as a tourism destination.   “Seeing this redevelopment plan come together is an incredible step forward for our region. Tourism is a key factor in expanding our economy and developing new job opportunities, especially here in eastern Connecticut. These plans show a

UCFS Offering Skybox Tickets to Florida Georgia Line Concert at Mohegan Sun March 11

Enjoy theFlorida Georgia Line concert with special guests Dustin Lynch and Chris Lineand support UCFS Healthcare Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. $125 per ticketMohegan Sun Arena - SkyboxIncludes food and dessert, cash bar. For tickets, please contact Jennifer Ermler at (860) 822-4147 or JErmler@UCFS.org.

Naskart Announces New Year's Day 2017 Grand Opening

Mike's Famous Harley-Davidson to Host 'The Vietnam Veterans Wall That Heals' Ride, Parade

The parade will proceed through Downtown New London to Mohegan Sun Casino  New London, CT – On November 9, 2016 VetsRock 5-day event hosted by the Mohegan Sun and Til Duty is Done kicks off at Mike’s Famous Harley-Davidson with a procession to the Mohegan Sun.  The ride leaves Mike’s Famous Harley-Davidson, 951 Bank Street, New London, CT at 11:00am. It will travel down Bank Street in New London to Route 32 to the event location at the Mohegan Sun. All motorcycles and cars are welcome to ride along.  This

Introducing NASKART: An Indoor Kart Racing and Trampoline Park Coming Soon to Montville

Mohegan-Owned Restaurants Across New England Hosting Coat Drive to Benefit Local Charities

During October, donate a coat and receive a complimentary entrée, regular sub or five free wingsWhat: During the month of October, Mohegan Holding Company-owned restaurants are hosting a coat drive to benefit local charities. To thank the community for its donation of a new or gently used coat of any size: get a complimentary entrée with a donation at Smashburger, a regular sub with a donations at Jersey Mike’s Subs, five free wings with a donation at Arooga’s, or $5.00 off a $25.00 purchase with a

Innovative Researcher Will Speak at 3rd Annual 'Dinner in the Dark' Event

Oct. 22 fundraiser for Sofia Sees Hope to feature Jean Bennett M.D., Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Mystic, CT – Dr. Jean Bennett, M.D., Ph.D., a groundbreaking researcher from the University of Pennsylvania who is working to cure blindness, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Dinner in the Dark event to benefit local charity Sofia Sees Hope.   In its first two years, Dinner in the Dark raised more than $130,000 to fund research into rare retinal diseases. With the third dinner coming up

DPNC's 15th Annual Wild Mushroom Festival Set for Sunday, Sept. 25

Mystic, CT – The Denison Pequotsepos/Coogan Farm Nature & Heritage Center’s 15th annual Wild Mushroom Festival, which celebrates wild edibles and offers mushroom delicacies prepared by local chefs and vendors, is 1-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Nature Center, 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic.   Participating restaurants this year are Capt. Daniel Packer Inne, Gray Goose Cookery, Maize ‘n’ Manna Wholefoods, Maple Lane Farms, Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream, Zest Fresh Pastry, The Mystic Boathouse, Milagro Cafe,

Chamber Members: Participate in the UConn Leadership Conference at Mohegan Sun Oct. 26-27

Don't miss your opportunity to join some of the nation's most prominent business executives, thought leaders, and academic experts. Get your business involved in the Geno Auriemma UConn Leadership Conference:    Leadership Transitions and Building Winning Teams October 26 - 27, 2016 Mohegan Sun Convention CenterReview this year's confirmed speakers As the University of Connecticut's premier leadership event, the Geno Auriemma UConn Leadership Conference is a distinctive opportunity for both accomplished

Frontier Announces New All-Local Sports Channel in CT

New Haven, CT – Frontier Communications today announced the launch of Vantage Sports Network (VSN-CT) from Frontier Communications, a new all-local channel dedicated to bringing viewers year-round coverage of Connecticut’s high school, collegiate and youth sports.   The channel will officially launch in early September and will be exclusive to Frontier’s Vantage TV™ customers. It will air 7 days a week on Channels 600 and 1600 HD. Content and programming will be developed by Noah Finz, former WTNH Sports

United Way of Southeastern CT Community Leaders Breakfast: Aug. 17 at Mohegan Sun

When:Wednesday, August 17 Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Program at 8 a.m. Meal packing at 8:30 a.m.Where: ​Mohegan Sun Casino Uncas Ballroom in the Convention Center 1 Uncasville Boulevard Uncasville, CT 06382 Please join us! Hear the "state of the United Way," engage a young leader, and feed someone facing hunger...all in one morning! Virginia L. Mason, President & CEO of United Way of Southeastern Connecticut, invites you to the 2016 Community Leaders Breakfast. Hear the "state of your local United Way"

Frontier Communications to Host Job Fair for Military Veterans at Mohegan Sun July 10

Veterans invited to learn more about job opportunities at Frontier and to apply for sales and service positions in Connecticut  New Haven, CT – Frontier Communications today announced it will be hosting a job fair for military veterans at Mohegan Sun. The event will be held on Sunday, July 10 from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Mohegan Sun’s “Spring Gateway,” located just outside the arena box office.   Representatives from Frontier will be on-hand to meet with veterans interested in applying for one of many

Luxury Suites at Mohegan Sun Arena Now Available

We now have brand new luxury suites for sale in the award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena. Entertain clients, reward employees, incentivize customers with VIP access to over 120 events each year. Each luxury suites includes: - 15 tickets for every event at Mohegan Sun Arena (total capacity 23 people) Concerts WNBA Games National Lacrosse League Games AAC Women's Basketball Tournament Basketball Hall of Fame Tip Off Classic - Free parking - Exclusive access to suite 365 days per year, including non-event

Vets Rock at Mohegan Sun on Nov 11!

Wednesday, November 11, 2015 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Mohegan SunA day to make a difference by providing our veterans with valuable resources along with world-class entertainment and workshops to celebrate Veterans Day.The Vets Rock Expo will spotlight many opportunities for veterans with selected companies, organizations, government agencies, and non-profits in the following categories:• Housing• Education• Support Networks• Jobs• Therapy• Employment• Recreation• Community Service• Veteran Benefits• And

Skybox Event at Mohegan Sun Supports Homeless Hospitality Center

The Earth Skybox at the Mohegan Sun Arena will be the setting Sept. 18 for a special concert promotion benefitting the New London Homeless Hospitality Center.   Four classic ’90s performers – Boyz II Men, Wilson Phillips, En Vogue and Coolio – will be joining forces that evening for a concert at the Arena.   Guests who order skybox tickets through NLHHC will enjoy snacks and desserts, soft drinks and an unparalleled view of the performances. Doors open at 7:30 with the concert beginning at

Mashantucket Pequots, Mohegan Tribe Collaborate to Benefit Cancer Research at Dana Farber

First-Ever Non-Profit Collaboration among Mashantucket Pequots and Mohegan Tribe to Benefit Prostate Cancer Research at Dana Farber North Stonington, CT – The 20th Annual Prostate Cancer Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, June 22, 2015, at Lake of Isles Golf Course - for the first time. The tournament is organized by Sheffield Pharmaceuticals in collaboration with Arnold Palmer's endorsed Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF), and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. PCF is the largest global

Thames Club Hosting Cancer Benefit April 19

The Thames club is hosting an event to help benefit cancer fighters & survivors. Tickets for members are discounted at $10 per person and guests are $20. We’d love if you could come and help support this great cause. Listed below are the vendors participating. There is also going to be raffle tickets sold for great gifts. You can purchase tickets for this event at the Club through Jen or Mia and also at Bijou Salon 256 Boston Post Rd in Waterford, the Drunken Palette 259 State St. New London or Birdseye

Men Against Domestic Violence Radiothon Feb. 2-6

Now in its 20th year, the Annual Men Against Domestic Violence Radiothon will be a 5-day on-air and on-line campaign. The awareness and fundraising effort, which benefits Safe Futures, will run from Monday, February 2 through Friday, February 6, 2015, during which listeners of WCTY 97.7, WNLC 98.7 FM, ROXY 100.9 FM and WICH 1310 AM will hear on-air spots to engage the community against domestic violence and will be invited to visit AgainstViolence.org, a special website that will give listeners ways to take