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Lace up your running shoes, don your best Santa costume, and run a few laps on the track at Mohegan Pennsylvania.

LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — The Hive Taphouse inside Mohegan Pennsylvania has transformed into Santa’s hangout spot, filled with toys that will soon go home to kids in the greater Pittston area.

“We have learned first-hand the great need here in our community. The Greater Pittston Santa Squad, believe it or not, helps 1,600 children’s wishes be fulfilled this holiday season,” said Jim Brogna with the Wyoming Valley Run.

“I thought, ‘Oh, my gosh!’ I didn’t even know there were 1,600 kids in need, so for us to be able to do something to directly make a difference right here in our community, right up the street, is really important,” said Jennifer Ducharme, director of events at Mohegan Pennsylvania.

Volunteers with the Wyoming Valley Run say they have charity at heart. In September, the 10-mile race raised money for five area charities. Now, they’re expanding.

This Saturday at Mohegan Pennsylvania in Plains Township, people can lace up their shoes for a few laps around the horse racing track for the inaugural Santa Dash.

“You can run on the track—whether you want to run one lap or ten laps—in an hour. I think what is exciting for runners is that it’s a flat course, and you never get to run on the track. It’s a different experience, and we’re expecting people to dress up in their best costumes,” said Brogna.

The cost to participate is one new unwrapped toy.

“After people go out and do their laps on the track, they will come back here for the Santa Summit where we’ll get everyone in costume, have a costume contest, have a happy hour, drink specials, food,” said Ducharme.

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Caravan of Thieves

December 2 @ StageOne
70 Sanford Street, Fairfield
8 p.m. All Ages $41

You might have already heard about this if you read the interview I had with co-guitarist & co-vocalist Fuzz Sangiovanni back in October, but Caravan of Thieves are bringing their guitar-driven gypsy jazz music into the holiday season. With Carrie Sangiovanni also contributing on guitar and vocals, the band has been described as theatrical, humorous, intense and entertaining all the same time. The only way to realize this is to experience it in person, so make sure to do so as part of your first Saturday night of the month. 

Doom Flamingo (Photo: Paul Chemis)

Doom Flamingo

December 8 @ Park City Music Hall
2926 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
9 p.m. 21+ $21

Based out of Charleston, South Carolina, Doom Flamingo have been creating quite a buzz within the live music circuit over the past few years. The sextet featuring lead vocalist Kanika Moore, bassist Ryan Stasik, guitarist Thomas Kenney, multi-instrumentalist Mike Quinn, drummer Sean Bing and Ross Bogan on the keys have a synth based sound that brings forth a diverse array of riffs, beats and grooves. Hartford prog-rock act One Time Weekend are going to be opening up the show so make sure to arrive in prompt fashion. 

Born Without Bones (Photo: Daniel DeRusso)

Born Without Bones

December 9 @ The Beeracks
250 Bradley Street, East Haven
6 p.m .21+ $15 adv / $18 day of

Born Without Bones’ latest album Dancer that came out in November of last year was one of my favorite albums that came out of the New England region in 2022. The Milford, Massachusetts indie rock…

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Mohegan has announced the soft opening of its Mohegan INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in Incheon, South Korea, taking place on November 30.

The first opening phase includes the resort’s three hotel towers, the country’s first multi-purpose arena, as well as meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibition facilities such as Korea’s largest ballroom, signature restaurants, and the digital entertainment street Aurora.

With the tagline ‘Inspiring Worlds, Inspiring People’, Mohegan plans to continue to open the entire INSPIRE resort in phases during the first half of 2024. 

“This is a momentous occasion for Mohegan, marking both a historic partnership for our Tribe and a new echelon for our system of premier integrated entertainment resorts around the world,” stated James Gessner Jr, Chairman of the Mohegan Tribe and the Mohegan management board.

“We have been honoured to work closely with the Korean government to make this day possible, and we look forward to INSPIRE contributing to the local and regional economies by creating local jobs, bringing visitors to enjoy the Incheon region, and attracting new businesses both on and adjacent to the property.

“I am grateful to the Mohegan and Mohegan INSPIRE teams for their efforts and their leadership and look forward to many years of success and partnership in South Korea.”

The soft opening will feature the resort’s three hotel towers – Forest Tower, Sun Tower and Ocean Tower – together have 1,275 rooms as well as their own unique concept, while the multi-purpose indoor INSPIRE Arena has a 15,000-seat capacity.

The 150-meter-long Aurora digital entertainment street will also be revealed, which includes large LED screens, alongside the glass-domed Splash Bay indoor water park, state-of-the-art meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibition facilities and 10 INSPIRE-owned restaurants including Michael Jordan’s Steak House.

Mohegan will also have several…

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With the aspiration of “Inspiring Worlds, Inspiring People,” INSPIRE aims to set a new standard for entertainment resorts in South Korea, offering an unforgettable and unparalleled experience to visitors of all generations and nationalities. INSPIRE plans to open the entire resort in phases by the first half of 2024, employing a gradual opening strategy.

“This is a momentous occasion for Mohegan, marking both a historic partnership for our Tribe and a new echelon for our system of premier integrated entertainment resorts around the world,” said James Gessner Jr., Chairman of the Mohegan Tribe and the Mohegan Management Board. “We have been honored to work closely with the Korean government to make this day possible, and we look forward to INSPIRE contributing to the local and regional economies by creating local jobs, bringing visitors to enjoy the Incheon region, and attracting new businesses both on and adjacent to the property. I am grateful to the Mohegan and Mohegan INSPIRE teams for their efforts and their leadership and look forward to many years of success and partnership in South Korea.” 

A soft opening on November 30 will introduce a premier hotel comprising three towers, each with a distinct concept (Forest Tower, Sun Tower and Ocean Tower); INSPIRE Arena, a multi-purpose indoor performance venue with a total capacity of 15,000 seats; and Aurora, a 150-meter-long digital entertainment street featuring super-large LED screens. This opening also showcases Splash Bay, a glass-domed indoor water park (swimming pool available to hotel guests in the initial phase), more than 10 INSPIRE-owned restaurants, including the world-famous Michael Jordan’s Steak House, and state-of-the-art MICE facilities.

“INSPIRE is significant to us not only for our growth in the global market but also for the opportunity to share Mohegan’s legacy and spirit with the world,” said Ray Pineault, President and Chief Executive…

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The Mohegan tribe has announced that its new Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort in South Korea will host a soft opening on 30 November.

Mohegan said the soft launch next week will allow visitors to access certain facilities ahead of the resort’s full launch. Several other opening phases will follow before Incheon-based Mohegan Inspire becomes fully operational during the first half of 2024.

The soft launch includes three towers, over 10 restaurants and a multi-purpose arena, the first of its kind in Korea. Visitors can also access the “Aurora” digital entertainment street and “Splash Bay”, a glass-domed indoor water park.

Following this initial phase, the resort will open the “Inspire Mall” and a foreigner-exclusive casino in Q1 of 2024. Other amenities including outdoor entertainment facility “Discovery Park”, a food court and exhibition centre, will follow in Q2.

Milestone soft launch for Mohegan

Mohegan Tribe and Mohegan Management Board chairman James Gessner said the soft launch is a “momentous” occasion for Mohegan.

“We are honoured to work closely with the Korean government to make this day possible,” Gessner said. “We look forward to Inspire contributing to the local and regional economies by creating local jobs, bringing visitors to enjoy the Incheon region and attracting new businesses both on and adjacent to the property.”

Chen Si, who was appointed president of Mohegan Inspire in September, also welcomed the news. He said the soft launch is a “major” milestone for the resort project ahead of its full opening.

Si, who previously worked at Las Vegas Sands, is overseeing budget and business plans for the $5.0m integrated resort project.

“I would like to express a sincere gratitude to the Korean government, municipalities, local communities and our team members for their support and collaboration on this project,” Si said.

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Mohegan Gaming will hold a soft opening of its new South Korean property INSPIRE Entertainment Resort on November 30. The announcement was made this week by Mohegan Gaming’s President Chen Si.

INSPIRE is a large-scale integrated entertainment resort in the International Business Center III (IBC-III) near Incheon International Airport in Yeongjong-do. The resort is the eighth property of its parent company, Mohegan. Spanning a land area of 461,661 square meters, the facility required an investment of approximately KRW 2 trillion ($1.53 billion).

This first phase includes three hotel towers with 1,275 rooms, Korea’s first multi-purpose arena, MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) facilities including the largest ballroom in Korea, restaurants, and digital entertainment street Aurora.

INSPIRE plans to open the entire resort in phases by the first half of 2024, employing a gradual opening strategy.

“This is a momentous occasion for Mohegan, marking both a historic partnership for our Tribe and a new echelon for our system of premier integrated entertainment resorts around the world,” said James Gessner Jr., Chairman of the Mohegan Tribe and the Mohegan Management Board.

“We have been honored to work closely with the Korean government to make this day possible, and we look forward to INSPIRE contributing to the local and regional economies by creating local jobs, bringing visitors to enjoy the Incheon region, and attracting new businesses both on and adjacent to the property.”

The soft opening will introduce a premier hotel comprising three towers, each with a distinct concept (Forest Tower, Sun Tower, and Ocean Tower); INSPIRE Arena, a multi-purpose indoor performance venue with a total capacity of 15,000 seats; and Aurora, a 150-meter-long digital entertainment street featuring large LED screens.

This opening will also showcase Splash Bay, a glass-domed indoor water park (swimming…

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President of Mohegan INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, Chen Si, revealed the official opening of the resort’s first stage as a real “entertainment resort in Asia.” The soft opening is scheduled to occur on November 30. Additionally, this particular phase involves outstanding attractions such as 3 hotel towers equipped with 1,275 rooms, the first-ever multi-purpose arena in South Korea, MICE establishments involving the biggest ballroom in the country, a modern digital entertainment street named Aurora and its signature restaurants.

Setting a new standard:

With the motto “Inspiring Worlds, Inspiring People,” the integrated resort wants to establish a completely fresh standard when it comes to entertainment resorts in the country, providing a memorable and a unique experience to guests of all nationalities and generations. Additionally, it intends to officially open the whole resort in phases by the end of the first half of next year, using a measured opening plan.

Commenting on the upcoming soft opening, President of the Mohegan Management Board and the Mohegan Tribe, James Gessner Jr., commented:

“This is a momentous occasion for Mohegan, marking both a historic partnership for our Tribe and a new echelon for our system of premier integrated entertainment resorts around the world. We have been honored to work closely with the Korean government to make this day possible, and we look forward to INSPIRE contributing to the local and regional economies by creating local jobs, bringing visitors to enjoy the Incheon region, and attracting new businesses both on and adjacent to the property. I am grateful to the Mohegan and Mohegan INSPIRE teams for their efforts and their leadership and look forward to many years of success and partnership in South Korea.”

Soft opening:

The upcoming soft opening will present a high-end hotel consisting of 3 towers as mentioned above, every singe…

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WILKES-BARRE – Let the countdown to 2024 begin! Endless Midnight is back at Mohegan Pennsylvania and every inch of the property is filled with NYE celebrations.

Guests are invited to bid farewell to 2023 with unforgettable parties, electrifying entertainment, thrilling promos and delicious food & beverage offerings from Friday, December 29 through Monday, January 1.

New Year’s Eve festivities at the expansive entertainment and dining resort include the Love Boat NYE Celebration, an Aloha Luau at Embers Terrace, live entertainment, food & beverage specials and the chance to win Free Slot Play for a year.

LOVE BOAT NYE CELEBRATION @ KEYSTONE GRAND BALLROOM

On Sunday, December 31, guests can coast into the new year at the Keystone Grand Ballroom during the Love Boat NYE Celebration. Delicious cuisine from around the world will be served while guests groove to the sounds of yacht rock.

Tickets to the Love Boat NYE celebration are $125, and the ticket price includes access to dinner and an open bar. Seating times for dinner are 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

A Love Boat NYE Hotel Package is available for $750 and include an overnight stay in a newly renovated room, special room amenities and two tickets to the Love Boat NYE Celebration.

NYE @ BREAKERS

Breakers is set to wrap up 2023 with an electrifying entertainment lineup.

On Friday, December 29, Reel in the Years takes the stage from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Reel in the Years is comprised of Ray ‘Sugar Ray’ Nemetz on guitar, bass and vocals, Richie Kossuth on drums and percussion, and Brandon Jopling on keyboard, bass, guitar, harmonica and vocals. The dynamic trio takes pride in covering songs from 1950s to the 2000s.

UUU takes the stage on Saturday, December…

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Northwestern Wildcats (4-0) vs Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-0)

Game Info: Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 1:00 pm (Mohegan Sun Arena)

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The Mississippi State Bulldogs will play the Northwestern Wildcats on Sunday afternoon in the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Mississippi State defeated Washington State on Saturday, while Northwestern defeated Rhode Island. 

Mississippi State Preview

The Mississippi State Bulldogs are 4-0 this year after they defeated Washington State by a score of 76-64 in their last game. Mississippi State led 36-30 at halftime and scored 40 points in the second half for the win. The Bulldogs shot 43.9% from the field and out rebounded Washington State by a total of 39-30 in the game. Mississippi State has also defeated Arizona State, UT-Martin, and North Alabama this season. The Bulldogs are scoring 79.7 points per game with 45 rebounds per game and 15.3 assists per game, while allowing 57.7 points against per game this season. Trey Fort is averaging 13.7 points per game, 2.3 rebounds per game, and 0.7 assists per game. Mississippi State is shooting 42.9% from the field, 74.6% on free throws, and 33% on three pointers this year. 

Northwestern Preview

The Northwestern Wildcats are 4-0 this season after they defeated Rhode Island by a score of 72-61 in their last game. Northwestern only allowed 26 points in the first half and they were able to score 39 points in the second half to pull away. The Wildcats shot 43.5% from the field and they out rebounded URI by a…

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Sunday, November 19, 2023

Jim Malachowski, Sports Columnist

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URI Coach Archie Miller PHOTO: GoLocal

After a 3-0 start against lower-tier conference teams, URI was hungry for more challenging competition. Unfortunately, things started out as if the Rams did not realize the ref had thrown up the ball, and the game had started. URI fell behind 22 to 2 against Northwestern and lost by 11, with a final score of 72 to 61. URI will now face another team from a major conference- Washington State from the Pac-12- in the Hall of Fame Classic consolation game at Mohegan Sun.

The Rams got hammered out of the gate. It was ugly. It looked like URI was playing the penny slot machines, and Northwestern was at the high rollers table. URI could not find a good shot to take and repeatedly missed the shots they forced. The team had no flow or motion and could not get the ball inside as they did so successfully during their first three games. Northwestern was confident and comfortable with its 20-point lead twelve minutes into the game. URI shot 1 for 15 from the field during these first twelve minutes. Unable to get the ball inside, URI resorted to firing three-point shots and went 0 for 7 on 3s during this stretch. Things looked bleak.

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Lineup changes lead to a comeback

URI Coach Archie Miller made some lineup changes, inserting Always Wright and Brandon Weston, but they were ineffective. Wright threw the ball away on two consecutive possessions. Miller then gambled, taking out his big men and going with a small lineup. He bet playing four guards with forward…

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