Dec 18, 2018 | Breakers, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Holiday, Special Events, Wise Crackers
WILKES-BARRE, PA (December 18, 2018) – Mohegan Sun Pocono is the perfect place to spend the holidays! Enjoy Christmas and New Year’s Eve dining specials before ringing in the New Year.
Christmas
Dining Specials
Pick up a holiday gift card at Bar Louie and get a bonus gift!
- Buy $100 in gift cards and get dinner for two
- Buy $50 in gift cards and get a free entrée
- Buy $25 in gift cards and get a $5 voucher
Timbers Buffet is open on Christmas Day from 4:00pm – 9:00pm, offering dinner for $25.99.
On Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, buy one hot fudge or caramel sundae at Ben & Jerry’s and receive the second one for $1.00.
Molly O’Sheas is open for Happy Hour on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. From 5:00pm –7:00pm on both days, enjoy half off all drinks. On Christmas Eve, enjoy $8.00 Killian’s Pitchers from 7:00pm to Midnight. On Christmas Day, treat yourself to $3.00 Sam Adams Winter Lager.
Rustic Kitchen is featuring the following special menu on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day:
- Shrimp bisque
- Mixed green salad with apple, walnut, cranberry, goat cheese, and ginger vinaigrette
- Eggplant Rollatini
- Crab-stuffed haddock for $32
- Shrimp & Lobster Fra Diavolo over linguini for $34
- 16 oz. rib eye topped with lobster fricassee for $50
New Year’s Eve Dining Specials
Timbers Buffet is open on New Year’s Eve from 4:00pm – 10:00pm, offering dinner for $29.99.
Rustic Kitchen is offering a special New Year’s Eve menu, including:
- Lobster bisque
- Beef tenderloin spring rolls with jalapeño cheddar sauce
- Crab cocktail with avocado
- Surf & Turf: 6oz lobster with 6oz filet for $58
- Chilean sea bass with chorizo corn stew for $38
- Seafood ravioli, filled with lobster, crab and shrimp for $33
New Year’s Eve Fun
Bar Louie is hosting a Black & White Masquerade party. Enjoy live entertainment from Graces Downfall, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are on sale now. Must be 21.
Kick it old school with Breakers as they host their 80s NYE party. M80 is performing from 9:30pm – 1:30am. Enjoy 80’s themed signature drinks like the La Gear’d (Malibu, Blue Curacao, Sour and Sprite) the Ecto Cooler (Stoli Orange, Midori, Sour and Sprite), and the Garbage Pail (Absolute Mandarin, Peach Schnapps, Midori, Sour, Sprite, and pineapple juice). Party favors will be provided.
Celebrate with Molly O’Sheas from 4:00pm – 2:00am. Happy Hour is from 5:00pm – 7:00pm and all drinks are 1/2 off. Drink Specials run from 7:00pm – Midnight, including $8.00 Killian’s pitchers. Cruise Control Duo is performing from 9:00pm – 1:00am. Party favors will be provided, must be 21 or older.
WiseCrackers is a hilarious way to ring in 2019! MC Sergio Marzitelli, feature Joey Callahan, and headliner Chris Monty are sure to help you bring in the New Year on a funny note! The NYE comedy show starts at 10:00pm (doors open at 9:00pm). Party favors and a champagne toast will be provided. Tickets are $25.00 and on sale now. Must be 21 or older.
New Year’s Day Treats
Buy one hot fudge or caramel sundae at Ben & Jerry’s at receive the second for $1.00.
Buy any pretzel at Wetzel’s Pretzels and receive the second one for 1/2 price.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO
Mohegan Sun Pocono, owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, was the first destination to bring gaming to Pennsylvania in 2006 and since then has become one of the premier entertainment, gaming, shopping, and dining destinations in the state. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun Pocono features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including 91 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun Pocono is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, download our app and view us on YouTube.
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Feb 8, 2016 | Battle of the Bands, Breakers, Entertainment
Unfortunately due to a lack of submissions, Mohegan Sun Pocono regretfully is unable to host the highly-popular Battle of the Bands competition this year.
Beginning on Thursday, March 17th, Breakers Karaoke Party will resume in its place.
Visit mohegansunpocono.com for more details and for future events.
Dec 14, 2015 | Breakers
Enjoy great tribute bands and amazing drink specials every Thursday with no cover
WHAT:
Bash In Breakers is back at Mohegan Sun Pocono. Every Thursday from January 7th through March 10th, enjoy live music from fantastic tribute bands inside Breakers starting at 8:00pm.
WHEN:
Thursdays from January 7th through March 10th
Starting at 8:00pm
No cover charge, age 21+ only
IN DETAIL:
Love Mohegan Sun Pocono’s Party on the Patio? No need to wait for summer—check out Bash In Breakers every Thursday from January 7th through March 10th starting at 8:00pm. Enjoy amazing tribute bands and great drink specials, including $2.00 Coors Light bottles, in a new winter location.
- Thursday, January 7th: Head Games, a tribute to Foreigner
- Thursday, January 14th: 2U, a tribute to U2
- Thursday, January 21st: Idol Kings, a tribute to Journey, John Mellencamp and Tom Petty
- Thursday, January 28th:Drive , a tribute to The Cars
- Thursday, February 4th: Who’s Next, a tribute to The Who
- Thursday, February 11th: 52nd Street, a tribute to Billy Joel
- Thursday, February 18th: Adrenalize, a tribute to Def Leppard
- Thursday, February 25th: Halfway to Hell, a tribute to AC/DC
- Thursday, March 3rd: Green River, a tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Thursday, March 10th: Little Paradise, a tribute to Pat Benatar
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO:
Mohegan Sun Pocono, owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, is one of the most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun Pocono features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including 91 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun Pocono is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download our app and view us on YouTube.
Dec 7, 2015 | Battle of the Bands, Breakers, Entertainment
Call for entries now through January 29th
WILKES-BARRE, PA (December 7, 2015) – Does your band have what it takes to
reign supreme? Mohegan Sun Pocono wants to know! The sixth annual Battle of the Bands competition kicks off on Thursday, March 17th at Breakers, and starting now Mohegan Sun Pocono is looking for the best bands in NEPA to compete!
Don’t wait! Now through January 29th, interested bands can submit an entry to be crowned this year’s winner, and for the chance to win cash prizes at the grand finale on May 26, 2016, including the $10,000 grand prize!
To express interest in competing in this popular event, bands must submit the following no later than 5:00pm on Friday, January 29, 2016. 32 bands will be selected and notified no later than Monday, February 29th.
- Demo CD, EPK, website and/or flash drive containing no more than three songs. This should be as close as possible to proposed live performance; cover music preferred. Please note in writing with submission if there are overdubbed parts or guest artists who will not be part of the competition.
- Recent photo with names and instrumentation of all players, and an input list (preferably in digital format)
- Current song list and proposed 30-minute set list for the competition
- List of any Thursday evenings during the competition (March 17th through May 26th) that band would not be available between 7pm and Midnight
- Contact information, including email address and daytime phone number
- Verification that all band members are 21 years of age or older
Please send submissions to Battle of the Bands, Entertainment Office, Mohegan Sun Pocono, 1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 or [email protected].
For additional information or questions, contact [email protected] or 570.831.2264.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO:
Mohegan Sun Pocono, owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, is one of the most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun Pocono features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including 91 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun Pocono is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, download our app and view us on YouTube.
Jun 30, 2015 | 50th anniversary of racing, Breakers, Entertainment, Gaming, Holiday, Hot Summer Fun, Party on the Patio, Racing, Special Events, Terrace
Enjoy live music, thrilling gaming promotions, exhilarating horse racing and a celebrity appearance
WILKES-BARRE, PA (June 30, 2015) – It’s nearly time to celebrate Independence Day, and there’s no better way to spend the holiday than with Mohegan Sun Pocono! Join Mohegan Sun Pocono from Wednesday, July 1st through Sunday, July 5th for a fun-filled weekend, including live entertainment, exhilarating horse racing, a sizzling fireworks display and more.
The fun begins on Wednesday, July 1st when Mohegan Sun Pocono kicks off summer with their annual Hot Summer Fun celebration. This year is hotter than ever, with new chances to win every day through August 31st, including thousands in cash prizes, Free Slot Play, two cars, a VIP experience at all three luxurious Mohegan Sun properties and more! Full details on how to play every day can be found at mohegansunpocono.com/HSF.
Start your weekend on Thursday, July 2nd when Mohegan Sun Pocono kicks off NEPA’s version of the wildly successful TV show Lip Sync Battle. Kicking off at 6:00pm at Party on the Patio, six performances will heat up the stage. Local judges will narrow things down to the final two contestants and crowd feedback will determine the weekly winner, so bring your loudest friends and cheer on your favorite “singer!”
Parrotheads unite! At 7:30pm, Mohegan Sun Pocono welcomes ParrotBeach, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band, to Party on the Patio for a free concert*. Get ready to kick up your heels, grab a refreshing cocktail and sing along to your favorite tunes with thousands of other Parrotheads on the track apron. After the show, step inside to the After Party in Breakers and enjoy the music of Gas Station Disco, known for igniting dance floors with their high energy stage show.
Unwind and have a drink at the Terrace with live music from Eddie Appnel on Friday, July 3rd at 6:00pm and Battle of the Bands finalist Nowhere Slow on Saturday, July 4th at 6:00pm. Also on Friday and Saturday night, enjoy a fun night of laughs with Louis Ramey, Mike Spiers and Scott Bruce at Wise Crackers Comedy Club starting at 9:00pm, or dance to live entertainment at Bar Louie and Breakers at 9:30pm.
If it’s harness racing that you’re after, The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono is the place to be this weekend. Starting at 6:30pm on Friday, July 3rd, cheer for your favorite horse from the outdoor grandstand, or enjoy the outstanding view of the track and surrounding mountains while dining at Pacer’s Clubhouse. To commemorate 50 years of harness racing, grab a “Decades of the Downs” tee shirt starting at 8:00pm, then wear your shirt to The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono any Friday in July and get a $10.00 live racing voucher!
Get to The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono early on Saturday, July 4th, as former Buffalo Bills Quarterback Jim Kelly will be signing autographs and taking photos on the Sky Bridge from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Kelly, known as the greatest quarterback in Buffalo Bills history, led his team to four consecutive Super Bowls and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002 in his first year of eligibility. Bracelets will be distributed starting at 1:00pm; only authorized photos will be signed and distributed at the event.
The $2 Million Sun Stakes Saturday Championship is set for Saturday, July 4th starting at 6:30pm, with the Earl Beal Jr. Memorial Trot, the Ben Franklin Free-For-All Pace, the Max Hempt Memorial Pace and the James Lynch Memorial Pace being contested on this prestigious night of harness racing. Then at 8:00pm, pick up your complimentary Earl Beal Jr. official hat in the Lower Grandstand.
Finally, on Sunday, July 5th, end your holiday weekend with a bang, with a fireworks extravaganza scheduled for approximately 9:30pm**. Free and open to all ages, the fireworks will immediately follow an action-packed night of harness racing which starts at 6:30pm.
For more information on happenings at Mohegan Sun Pocono over Independence Day weekend and beyond, visit their website.
Gambling problem? Call 1.800.GAMBLER.
*In inclement weather the ParrotBeach show may be moved indoors. ** Fireworks rain date is Monday, July 6th.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO:
Mohegan Sun Pocono, owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, is one of the most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun Pocono features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including 91 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun Pocono is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download our app and view us on YouTube.
May 22, 2015 | Battle of the Bands, Breakers, Entertainment
Band awarded $10,000 grand prize
WILKES-BARRE, PA (May 22, 2015) – At the long-a
waited grand finale on Thursday, May 21st, Rock/Alternative band Stealing Neil was crowned the winner of Mohegan Sun Pocono’s 5th Battle of the Bands at Breakers, and awarded the $10,000 grand prize.
Founded in 2004, Stealing Neil has cultivated a devoted and ever-growing following thanks to the diverse talents of the band’s current lineup including lead singer and guitarist R.J. Scouton, lead guitarist Jared Scavone, rhythm guitarist Pauly Young, drummer Tony Scavone and bassist/vocalist Bruce Christian. The band’s set list is wide-ranging, thanks to the members’ eclectic and varied musical influences of Grunge, Country, Classic Rock and Hair Metal.
The 2nd, 3rd and 4th place winners of the event were Nowhere Slow, Coast 2 Coast and Facing the Giants, and each was also awarded a cash prize.
To learn more about Stealing Neil and their future shows, visit facebook.com/stealing.neil.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO:
Mohegan Sun Pocono, owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, is one of the most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun Pocono features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including 91 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun Pocono is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download our app and view us on YouTube.
