Category: Mohegan

For the ninth year in a row, the Mohegan Sun Casino hosted a Vets Rock event on Nov. 11, Veterans Day.

The event celebrates active duty military and veterans, and offers a day of valuable programs and resources.

“Vets Rock is focused on enhancing the lives of our service members through a job fair, veteran service organizations, and other resources,” reads a press release.

The resource fair, held in the Sky Convention Center, was preceded by an opening ceremony hosted by Channel 8 meteorologist Gil Simmons, himself a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.

As they waited for the ceremony to begin, Norwich-based veterans Danny Melton (U.S. Navy) and Russell Caudill (U.S. Army and CT Army National Guard) talked about their reasons for attending.

Norwich veterans Danny Melton (left, U.S. Navy) and Russell Caudill (U.S. Army and CT Army National Guard) wait for the start of the 2023 Vets Rock event, held at the Mohegan Sun Casino on November 11. (Melanie Savage)

“I just wanted to see what they have to offer,” said Melton.

Caudill’s motive was more specific. He had come to the event to seek out information about free tuition available to Connecticut wartime veterans. He said that Connecticut is one of only three states to offer this type of assistance.

“I plan to go to school in January. There will be people who can help you get funding for veterans,” said Caudill.

Caudill said that wartime veterans in Connecticut are eligible for 50% free tuition if attending a state school part time, and 100% free…

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Mohegan Sun: Black Friday Gift Card Sweepstakes

Official Rules

November 13, 2023 – November 26, 2023

PRELIMINARY INFORMATION: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A purchase will not improve your chances of winning. Void outside the WVIT Geographic Viewing Area (defined below) and where prohibited. The Mohegan Sun: Black Friday Gift Card Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) will begin on November 13, 2023 at 5:00 A.M. ET and end on November 26, 2023 at 10:00 P.M. ET (“Sweepstakes Period”). All times in the Sweepstakes refer to Eastern Time (“ET”). Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible Entries (as defined below) received. Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws. PRIZE (AS DEFINED BELOW) DOES NOT INCLUDE ACCOMMODATIONS, PARKING OR TRANSPORTATION.

ELIGIBILITY: Open only to permanent, legal United States residents who are physically residing in the state of Connecticut (the “WVIT Geographic Viewing Area”), and who are twenty-one (21) years of age or older as of the start of the Sweepstakes Period. Officers, directors, and employees of Sweepstakes Entities (as defined below), members of these persons’ immediate families (spouses and/or parents, children, and siblings, and each of their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside), and/or persons living in the same households as these persons (whether or not related thereto) are not eligible to enter or win the Sweepstakes. Sweepstakes Entities, as referenced herein, shall include WVIT, 1422 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 (collectively, “Sponsors”), Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard Uncasville, CT 06382 (“Prize Provider”), and each of their respective parent, subsidiary, and affiliate companies, and their administrative, advertising, and promotion agencies, and any other entity involved in the development, administration, promotion, or implementation of the Sweepstakes.

TO ENTER: To enter the Sweepstakes, during the Sweepstakes Period, visit https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/on-air/contestsand…

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When it comes to foodie experiences, it can be hard to find places to go and things to do that shake up the ordinary and give us the extraordinary. Luckily, there is Mohegan Sun in Connecticut that not only gives us plenty of dining options, but it is also a casino, music venue, and even a place to get some shopping done.

If you have ever wanted a resort experience with a foodie twist, then you need to head to Mohegan Sun. And whether you go for a day, a night, or the weekend, you will experience a next level adventure that will satisfy not only your taste buds, but also your other senses.

For us, food is a major part of our experiences. There is something about getting to enjoy a wide range of food options that keeps us coming back for more. And recently, we had the chance to experience the very best of Mohegan Sun during their 10th annual Sun Brew Fest.

We not only got the chance to sip on hard seltzers and a wide range of beers and brews, but we also got to experience their dining options for ourselves.

Mohegan Sun offers 37 dining options from the elegant to the guilty

Want to experience an elegant dinner? They have that covered with the help of restaurants such as Tao, Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse, and Todd English’s Tuscany.

Want something a bit more relaxed and casual? They can do that too with restaurants such as Johnny Rockets, Bobby’s Burger Palace, and Jersey Mike’s.

Honestly, whatever you want to snack on, Mohegan Sun has you covered. And in a single weekend we got to enjoy a few of these options, including Tao and Krispy Kreme. Basically, we got to live our best foodie lives and we highly recommend visiting at least…

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WILKES-BARRE — Former Philadelphia professional football star, Brian Westbrook, is set to make a special appearance at The Hive Taphouse during The Rematch Watch Party at Mohegan Pennsylvania.

On Monday, November 20, guests of “The Rematch Watch Party” can enjoy drink specials, half-priced appetizers and special giveaways while watching the Philadelphia vs. Kansas City game on the big screen.

Starting at 7:00 p.m., guests can head over to The Hive Taphouse for $3 beer specials (Corona, Corona Light and Coors Light), $4 Blue Moons, and $5 Black Cherry White Claws, along with other food and beverage discounts.

This Mohegan Pennsylvania event is free and open to the public. Kickoff for the Eagles vs. Chiefs game is set for 8:15 p.m.

From 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. attendees have the chance to meet and greet Brian Westbrook, watch the Philadelphia vs. Kansas City game in the ultimate rematch, and enjoy exclusive giveaways featuring memorabilia from Philadelphia’s professional football team.

Brian Westbrook started his football journey as a Division 1-AA college running back in 1997. After graduating from college, Philadelphia’s professional football team drafted Westbrook in the third round of the 2002 Draft. In 2007, Westbrook led the league in total yards from scrimmage with a total of 2,104. In 2010, he ended his career in Philadelphia and signed with San Francisco until 2012, when Westbrook retired from the NFL as a member of Philadelphia’s professional football team.

During his nine year career, Westbrook accumulated 6,335 rushing yards, 41 rushing touchdowns, 442 receptions, 3,941 receiving yards and 30 receiving touchdowns. Now, you’ll have a chance to meet this NFL superstar athlete in-person!

Whether you’re shouting “GO BIRDS!” or cheering along with the Swifties, Mohegan Pennsylvania and The Hive Taphouse intend to make this Monday Night Football…

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Born on Dec. 29, 1944 in the Bronx, Joanne was the daughter of a fish monger and homemaker. Her childhood was one surrounded by cousins and big Sunday dinners at Grandma and Grandpa’s house. Her parent’s instilled in her a strong faith in God and a solid work ethic. She attended Catholic schools and graduated from Saint Barnabas High School in Yonkers in 1962.

Joanne enrolled in Hunter College to study economics and there she met her husband Roger Rini. They were married in 1965 and had three sons, David, Anthony, and Christopher before she graduated from Hunter College in 1972. She earned a master’s degree in public administration from Pace University in 1994.

Joanne and Roger left the Bronx in 1970 and moved to Mohegan Lake, where they raised their sons. Her career— being a switch board operator at Hudson Electric in Manhattan to an intake coordinator at Bronx Lebanon Hospital to the bookkeeper at Mylen Stairs—was an important part of her identity. She also was a dedicated Avon Lady, hosted numerous Tupperware parties, and was the part-time bookkeeper for her husband’s businesses.

Joanne was also involved in the lives of her kids as a scout leader, basketball coach, and CCD teacher. She taught them many lessons, including that working hard was essential to success in life. She developed a large friend group in Mohegan and enjoyed bowling and tennis.

In the last 15 years she lost her Dad, Mom, brother Joseph, and husband, and these losses took a great toll on her. After some decline in health, she left New York in 2019 for Winston Salem, NC to be closer to her son Christopher. She had great care over those last four years, most notably from Brandon Buck who brought her many happy days of ice cream runs…

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With one of WWE’s traditional “big four” pay-per-views on the horizon, the promotion used Monday night’s edition of Raw to put in work to build toward in Chicago on Nov. 25. Among those matches that are now set is a War Games match featuring most of Raw’s top stars.

A surprise world heavyweight championship match between champ Seth Rollins and challenger Sami Zayn proved to be just one part of a story that led to the two men teaming with Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso against Judgment Day and JD McDonagh inside the double cage at Survivor Series.

CBS Sports was with you all night with recaps and highlights of all the action from Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

War Games locked in for Survivor Series

Seth Rollins opened the show, celebrating retaining the world heavyweight championship by beating Drew McIntyre at Crown Jewel. Rollins then called Sami Zayn out to celebrate with him since Zayn prevented Damian Priest from cashing in the Money in the Bank contract after that match. Rollins told Zayn that he visited Adam Pearce and Zayn could have a title shot at any time of his choosing. Zayn initially said he didn’t want to face a champion who was compromised by injury, but Rollins said veterans like them were never 100%, but always gave 100%. Zayn then accepted, saying there was no better time or place than later in the night.

World Heavyweight Championship — Seth Rollins (c) def. Sami Zayn via pinfall with a roll-up. Zayn tried to attack Rollins’ compromised back. That included a match-ending sequence where Zayn locked in a lion tamer and transitioned to a Boston crab. Rollins was able to reverse the submission into a pin, however, and score the three-count to retain his title. After the match, Rollins offered Zayn a…

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WWE

A former WWE star was spotted backstage at tonight’s (November 6) episode of WWE Raw from Mohegan Sun Arena.

In a hilarious clip shared online by WWE’s own social media account, one half of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Chelsea Green bumped into a familiar face backstage.

Gene Snitsky appears, delivering an iteration of his classic catchphrase “It wasn’t my fault”, to which Green stomps away in a huff.

Tonight’s WWE Raw was coming from Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania which is the home state of Snitsky.

On Raw, Green and her co-champ Piper Niven made an attempt at capturing singles gold when they were both in a women’s battle royal to determine who would get a shot at Rhea Ripley’s WWE Women’s World Championship at Survivor Series.

The women competing in the match were:

Ivy Nile, Indi Hartwell, Maxxine Dupri, Nikki Cross, Piper Niven,

Chelsea Green, Katana Chance, Kayden Carter, Tegan Nox, Nia Jax,

Natalya, Raquel Rodriguez, Zoey Stark and Shayna Baszler.

The battle royal was eventually won by Zoey Stark who last eliminated Shayna Baszler, so it’ll be Rhea Ripley defending against Stark at Survivor Series on November 25.

You can keep up with all the latest news from around WWE by clicking this link. 

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— WWE (@WWE) November 7, 2023

Want to watch Survivor Series 2023 live with the WrestleTalk crew? Join Sullivan, Luke, Dan Layton, Pete and more at the WrestleTalk Survivor Series Watch Party at the Long Arm Sports Bar…

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Finn Balor and Damian Priest defeated The New Day duo of Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston during the latest episode of WWE RAW.

The two teams were involved in a backstage confrontation last week. Hence, a tag team match was made official for this week’s show as The Judgment Day looked to assert their dominance in the tag team division.

The 12-time tag team champions took early control of the bout as they isolated Balor. At one point, Kingston fought out of a double team as Priest collided with Balor by mistake.

The New Day was able to take advantage as Woods hit the diving elbow on Balor. But it wasn’t meant to be, as Priest was there to save the day. He then drove Kingston into the announce table to take him out.

In the closing stages of the match, Woods tried to rally two-on-one, but it was to no avail. Senor Money in the Bank executed the South of Heaven, which was followed by the Coup de Grace by Balor to secure an impressive win.

It will be interesting to see what’s next for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions.

What did you make of the match between The New Day and The Judgment Day on WWE RAW? Let us know in the comments section below.

A former WWE star regrets not facing Goldberg, as revealed here

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In an unexpected twist that left fans both amused and nostalgic, former WWE star Gene Snitsky made a surprise backstage appearance on RAW, delivering a moment that was both bizarre and reminiscent of his time in the spotlight.

The WWE Universe was treated to a surprise when Gene Snitsky, known for his memorable and often quoted catchphrase, “It wasn’t my fault,” appeared backstage at WWE RAW.

This unexpected encounter occurred at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania, Snitsky’s home state, adding a personal touch to the already intriguing moment.

Chelsea Green’s Unanticipated Encounter on WWE RAW

WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Chelsea Green found herself in a humorous standoff with Snitsky.

The former superstar didn’t miss the opportunity to recite his famous line, which seemed to catch Green off-guard and left her walking away in a huff, perhaps not quite in the mood for a trip down memory lane.

The Unpredictable Nature of WWE

This incident serves as a perfect example of the unpredictability that fans love. The world of professional wrestling thrives on such surprises, blending current storylines with the return of familiar faces from the past.

Snitsky’s appearance was a reminder of the spontaneity that keeps the WWE Universe engaged and always guessing.

The Impact of Nostalgia

For long-time followers of WWE, Snitsky’s appearance was more than just a bizarre incident; it was a moment that brought back memories of his tenure and the storylines that once captivated audiences.

It’s these moments of nostalgia that enrich the viewing experience, connecting the past and present of WWE’s storied history.

What It Means for WWE Fans

To the delight of fans, the company continues to find ways to innovate and entertain, ensuring that every episode of RAW is filled with potential surprises….

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It’s November, peeps! How was everyone’s Halloween? We service industry workers had a bit of a chill and regular one, but it was a blast anyway! Thanks for checking out another concert calendar. Hope you’re having a relaxing Tuesday and are getting ready to make this a November to dismember. Take a look at some of the early pre-holiday shows that are happening and listed by me this week. Hope you check out Suffocation and Tool on tour now!

2023’s not done yet, ya’ll.

-Ian

November 7th – November 12h:

Tues. Nov. 7th, 2023: Suffocation, Incantation at the Baltimore Soundstage in Baltimore, MD

Wed. Nov. 8th, 2023: Suffocation, Incantation at Reverb in Reading, PA

Thurs. Nov. 9th, 2023: Suffocation, Incantation at Warsaw in Brooklyn, NY

Fri. Nov. 10th, 2023: Krieg at the Kingsland in Brooklyn, NY

Fri. Nov. 10th, 2023: Tool at the Mohegan Sun Arena in CT

Sat. Nov. 11th, 2023: Ne Obliviscaris at the Brighton Music Hall in Boston, MA

Sat. Nov. 11th, 2023: Tool at the Mohegan Sun Arena in CT

Sun. Nov. 12th, 2023: Goatwhore, Withered, Spiter, Cruel Bomb at Dingbatz, NJ

Sun. Nov. 12th, 2023: Katatonia at Warsaw in Brooklyn, NY

Tags: Goatwhore, Incantation, Katatonia, Krieg, Ne Obliviscaris, Suffocation, Tool

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