Nov 21, 2023 | Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Holiday, Keystone Grand Ballroom, Special Events
New Year’s Eve festivities 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
WILKES-BARRE, PA (November 21, 2023) – Endless Midnight is back at Mohegan Pennsylvania and every inch of the property is filled with celebrations guests won’t want to miss! Guests are invited to bid farewell to 2023 with unforgettable parties, electrifying entertainment, thrilling promos and delicious food & beverage offerings from Friday, December 29th – Monday, January 1st.
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On Sunday, December 31st, 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 5:00pm and 9:00pm. 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.
Breakers is set to wrap up 2023 with an electrifying entertainment lineup. On Friday, December 29th, Reel in the Years takes the stage from 8:30pm – 12:30am. 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, including hits from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Temptations, BB King, Pearl Jam and many more. UUU takes the stage on Saturday, December 30th from 8:30pm – 12:30am. This versatile cover band has played every type of event one can think of – from weddings to corporate events and even PGA tour events. UUU was also featured on VH1’s Cover Wars. Light up the Moon is ready to light up the stage on New Year’s Eve from 8:30pm – 12:30am. This band puts on a show like no other, with a dynamic stage presence and infectious energy that gets the entire audience engaged. Guests can also enjoy half-priced draft beer at Breakers on December 29th and December 30th from 6:30pm – 8:00pm.
Over at The Hive Taphouse, Leighann & Co Duo kick off New Year’s Eve weekend with a performance from 9:30pm – 12:30am. Leighann & Co Duo is the perfect musical experience for any atmosphere, party or function. Whether it’s a party that you are looking for or just some good ole’ relaxing music, Leighann & Company is your choice! Saturday night’s stage belongs to DEUCE from 9:30pm – 12:30pm. DEUCE performs fan-favorite throwback and modern hits from Rock, Pop, Rocked-Up Oldies, Classic Rock and 80s, to Disco Pop and Hard Rock. The Fuchery is bringing in 2024 on a high note with high energy and debauchery from 8:30pm – 12:30am. This group of local musicians plays with no script, running songs the crowd enjoys by request or singing songs they know off the cusp. Guests can also enjoy $4 Yuengling Flight bottles, $10 flatbreads and specialty cocktails at The Hive Taphouse on Saturday December 30th, Sunday, December 31st and Monday, January 1st.
Guests can sail into paradise just outside of The Hive Taphouse with the Aloha 2024 Hawaiian Luau at Embers Terrace on Sunday, December 31st. Starting at 6:00pm, Tropical drinks will be served and the fire pits will warm up the night while ‘Sugar Ray’ Nemetz helps ring in the new year.
Molly O’Sheas is ringing in 2024 with refreshing drink specials! On Friday, December 29th, guests can enjoy a $4.50 Black and Tan from 7:00pm – 11:00pm. Blue Moon drafts are available in a 20 oz. pour for $4.50 on Saturday, December 30th from Noon – 7:00pm. Guests can enjoy 20 oz. Miller Lite Drafts for $4.50 all day long on Sunday, December 31st. Featured cocktails Sailor’s Sunset and Tropical Paradise will be available on December 30th and December 31st. New Year’s Eve at Molly O’Sheas also includes a live performance from THE JOB Unplugged. From 8:30pm – 12:30am, THE JOB Unplugged will play the best hits from the 80s and 90s.
Drink specials at Pearl Sushi Bar include half-priced martinis from 5:00pm – 7:00pm on Friday, December 29th and $6.00 sake-tinis from 5:00pm – 9:00pm on Saturday, December 30th. Pearl Sushi Bar will be open for special holiday hours on Sunday, December 31st from 4:00pm – 11:00pm. The featured cocktail on December 30th and December 31st is the decadent Bailey’s Mint Martini.
Guests can let Rustic Kitchen do the cooking while enjoying all-inclusive cooking shows! The menu on Friday, December 29th includes a classic French onion soup, and Beef Wellington, filled with mushroom duxelles and prosciutto, served with fingerling potatoes, sauteed spinach and presented with a port wine reduction. Dessert is a chocolate pecan pie with a red wine pairing. On Saturday, December 30th and December 31st, dinner starts with jumbo lump crab stuffed shrimp with a lemon beuree blanc. The main course is peppercorn-crusted filet mignon served with a butter poached lobster tail. Dessert is strawberry champagne cake, plus guests can enjoy Los Señores Cabernet Sauvignon and a special champagne toast! Reservations are required to attend cooking shows at Rustic Kitchen.
Those who want to celebrate the new year right in the center of the action can visit Sunburst Bar, where DJ Tommy will keep the party going all night long. Requests are encouraged!
WiseCrackers Comedy Club is ending 2023 on a hilarious note with two shows at 7:00pm and 10:00pm, headlined by Julia Scotti. Guests may recognize Julia from America’s Got Talent, Showtime’s Funny Women of a Certain Age, and documentary Funny That Way. This comical doubleheader features funnyman and Erie, PA native Mike Stankiewicz and is hosted by Emmy award-winner and published author Scott Bruce. Tickets to the 7:00pm show are $25 and tickets to the 10:00pm show are $30. Ticket price for the 10:00pm show includes party favors and a champagne toast.
Guests looking to start 2024 on a sweet note can stop by Electric Roasting Company on Monday, January 1st for the Hot Cocoa Extravaganza! Special hot chocolate flavors include bananas foster, peanut butter, gingerbread and mint white chocolate. Plus, Momentum members can earn 2X Status Points by playing their favorite slots and table games.
Endless Midnight is an initiative that showcases the spirit of joy, community, and boundless entertainment at Mohegan destinations across North America, including Mohegan Sun, Mohegan Pennsylvania, Resorts Casino Hotel, ilani, Mohegan Casino Las Vegas and Fallsview Casino and Casino Niagara. For more information, visit mohegangaming.com/endless-midnight.
ABOUT MOHEGAN PENNSYLVANIA
Mohegan Pennsylvania, owned by Mohegan, 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 Pennsylvania features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 67,000 square feet of gaming space including nearly 60 live table games, more than 1,600 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Pennsylvania 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 MoheganPA.com Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X or Instagram, download our app and view us on YouTube.
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Jun 21, 2022 | Community Relations, Entertainment, Gaming, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Party on the Patio, Special Events, Uncategorized
Celebrate all season long with sizzling live entertainment, over a $1M in cash and prizes, and more during Hot Summer Fun
WILKES-BARRE, PA (June 21, 2022) – Summer is finally here, and Mohegan Sun Pocono is turning up the heat with Hot Summer Fun celebrations all summer long! This year’s celebrations start on July 1st and are hotter than ever, with new chances to win every day through September 2nd Guests can participate in thrilling giveaways and events including a chance to win a $1 million prize and much more.,
Beginning July 1st, Mohegan Sun Pocono will feature the $1,000,000 Blackbeard’s Bounty Giveaway where Momentum members can participate in a collect and win promotion. Every day during Hot Summer Fun, Momentum members who earn two Status Points can receive a game piece sticker once per day to complete their Blackbeard’s Bounty Treasure Map. The first Momentum member to complete their full treasure map wins $25,000 CASH! Stickers can be printed at the two Blackbeard’s Bounty Kiosks located next to the Promotions booth. Also up for grabs this year are great instant prizes, including Free Slot Play, Dining Credits, Free Gifts and more! One lucky guest could be a $1,000,000 instant winner! On Friday, September 2nd, join Mohegan Sun Pocono for the second chance, Walk the Plank giveaway, for a chance to win $10,000 cash!
July 1st – September 2rd:
Momentum members can enjoy “Play & Eat Sundays” during Hot Summer fun by earning four Status Points. Those members will receive a $15 dining voucher to use at select Mohegan Sun Pocono restaurants.
“Mystery Reward Mondays” bring the element of surprise to Hot Summer Fun. Each Monday will feature a mystery promotion that could include a Status Point Multiplier, Play 2 Earn Mystery promotion and more. All Momentum members who play their favorite slot machine or table game are eligible!
The first 500 Momentum members to earn one Status Point on “Free T-Shirt Tuesdays” will receive a commemorative Hot Summer Fun 2022 t-shirt! A new design is featured each of the nine weeks! Visit each week to collect all nine! Recipients will receive $10 Free Slot Play when they return on Thursday.
Join us on “Gimme Five Wednesdays” when Momentum members play $5 at their favorite slot machine and receive $5 in Free Slot Play.
The action gets amped up with Northeastern Pennsylvania’s most popular free concert series, Party on the Patio, taking place outdoors every Thursday night through September 1st. Dance the night away with the nation’s best tribute bands, and enjoy drink specials and local food trucks. Highlighted performances include Rubix Kube, a tribute to the 80’s on July 14th, and The Great Escape, a tribute to Journey on August 4th. Check out our website for more information and to view the full concert line-up.
It’s raining money during Hot Summer Fun’s “Power Hour Fridays” in July & August! Momentum members between the hours of 6:00pm and 10:00pm are eligible to win $250 in Free Slot Play just by playing. One winner will be announced every 20 minutes. Stick around for a random “Power Hour” where drawings will go into overdrive, and winners will be announced every ten minutes to receive $1,000 Free Slot Play.
Mohegan Sun Pocono’s Momentum rewards program is free-to-sign-up on-site at Mohegan Sun Pocono’s Casino cashier. Momentum is a 21+ program, and allows guests to quickly elevate their status, which comes with added rewards. More information is available at mohegansunpocono.com/momentum
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO
Mohegan Sun Pocono, owned by Mohegan, 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 66,000 square feet of gaming space including nearly 60 live table games, over 1700 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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Sep 27, 2019 | Entertainment, General News, Keystone Grand Ballroom, Special Events
Alumni stars of SNL to perform in the Keystone Grand Ballroom on Friday, November 29th
WILKES-BARRE, PA (September 27, 2019) – Live from Mohegan Sun Pocono, it’s Friday night! Guests can join in on the laughs as alumni stars of SNL Colin Quinn and Tim Meadows bring the funny to the Keystone Grand Ballroom on Friday, November 29th at 8:00pm.
Tickets start at $25.00 and on sale Monday, September 30th through Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Box Office located at Player’s Club, subject to availability. Guests who purchase their tickets at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Box Office will receive one voucher per ticket for $10.00 in Free Slot Play, valid on November 29, 2019.
ABOUT COLIN QUINN
Colin Quinn is a stand-up comedian from Brooklyn (okay, Park Slope). From MTV’s Remote Control to Saturday Night Live to Comedy Central’s Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Mr. Quinn is not one to take a hint and bow out gracefully. Credits include two Broadway performances: Colin Quinn: An Irish Wake and Colin Quinn: Long Story Short (also an HBO special); two comedy specials: Colin Quinn: Unconstitutional and Colin Quinn: The New York Story, directed by Jerry Seinfeld (both available on Netflix); popular TV shows Trainwreck and Girls, and web series Cop Show, streaming now on LStudio.com. Colin’s first book, The Coloring Book, is now out from Grand Central Publishing. In January 2019, Colin Quinn’s newest one-man show, Red State Blue State, premiered to rave reviews at The Minetta Lane Theatre in New York and was adapted into CNN’s first comedy special in May 2019 and started streaming on Netflix in August 2019.
ABOUT TIM MEADOWS
One of the longest-running cast members in the 41-year history of Saturday Night Live, versatile comedian Tim Meadows crafted some of the series’ most memorable characters during his 10 years on the popular late night show. Such characters included Leon Phelps, “The Ladies’ Man” and Lionel Osbourne, host of the fictional public affairs show, Perspectives, as well as uncanny impressions of OJ Simpson, Ike Turner and Sammy Davis Jr. Meadows played school principal in the hit comedy Mean Girls and co-starred with Adam Sandler and Chris Rock in the blockbuster comedies Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2. Tim co-starred with Andy Samberg in Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping for Universal Pictures and in the Fox hybrid live-action/animated comedy Son of Zorn from Chris Miller and Phil Lord. Currently, Tim can be seen in his lead role in CBS All Access’s No Activity and is a frequent recur on ABC’S hit comedy The Goldbergs and its spinoff, Schooled.
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 over 80 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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Sep 20, 2019 | Entertainment, Holiday, Keystone Grand Ballroom, Special Events
Musical holiday event takes place Sunday, December 8th in the Keystone Grand Ballroom
WILKES-BARRE, PA (September 20, 2019) – Guests can celebrate the holiday season with an unforgettable musical event, Merry Christmas Darling: Carpenters’ Christmas, at the Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Sun Pocono on Sunday, December 8th. Starting at 3:00pm, this holiday show for all ages is sure to delight the audience with that charming Carpenters’ Christmas sound, alongside their classic pop hits.
Tickets are $25.00 and go on sale Monday, September 23rd at 10:00am through Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Box Office located at Player’s Club, subject to availability. Guests who purchase their tickets at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Box Office will receive one voucher per ticket for $10.00 in Free Slot Play, valid on December 8, 2019.
Merry Christmas Darling: Carpenters’ Christmas is a holiday show that celebrates the classic Carpenters’ Christmas recordings with an equal complement of their biggest pop music hits. The Carpenters have released two classic Christmas albums, as well as two Christmas-themed television specials. Their holiday music is played every season and their Christmas records still top “Favorite Holiday Album” lists every year. Michelle Berting Brett takes center stage with her Nashville band directed by Harry Sharpe. Sharpe and the band have worked with popular music icons including Donna Summer, Wynonna Judd, Sammy Kershaw, Collin Raye, Reba McIntyre, Tanya Tucker, John Michael Montgomery, and Michael McDonald. Merry Christmas Darling: Carpenters’ Christmas has toured coast-to-coast every holiday season since 2013 including SOLD OUT appearances in Las Vegas. Guests will hear fascinating stories and sing along to songs like “Close to You”, “Rainy Days & Mondays”, “We’ve Only Just Begun”, and all holiday favorites. This show will definitely put the family in the holiday spirit!
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 over 80 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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Jun 19, 2019 | Entertainment, General News, Hot Summer Fun
With special guests Morris Day & The Time at the Racetrack on Friday, August 23rd
WILKES-BARRE, PA (June 19, 2019)- “Celebrate good times” on Friday, August 23rd when the iconic R&B group, Kool & The Gang, accompanied by Morris Day & The Time, perform live at the Racetrack at Mohegan Sun Pocono at 7:30pm. Kool & The Gang’s sound, a combination of Jazz, Funk, and horn arrangements, opened by Morris Day & The Time’s gutsy vocals and dynamic dance moves, is sure to make the perfect concert.
Tickets are $35.00 and on sale now through Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at Mohegan Sun Pocono Box Office located at the Player’s Club. Guests who purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Box Office will also receive one voucher for $10.00 in Free Slot Play per ticket, valid on Friday, August 23rd. Free Slot Play offer is redeemable by guests ages 21 and over. A Momentum account, valid photo identification, and purchased ticket is required at the time of redemption. This offer is not valid for tickets purchased via Ticketmaster.com or by phone.
The two-time Grammy award-winning and 31 gold and platinum album selling band, Kool & The Gang, is considered the most sampled group of our time. Their tunes can be heard in the works of Jay-Z, Madonna, Beastie Boys and even in movie soundtracks. Kool & The Gang is most known for their hits: “Celebration,” “Cherish,” “Jungle Boogie,” “Summer Madness” and “Open Sesame.” In 2015, the accomplished group celebrated their 50th Anniversary. This milestone was celebrated with their induction into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. In the same year, “Celebration” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Even though the band has been together for over five decades, they are still releasing new songs and doing lively performances.
Morris Day is a founding member of The Time, a band formed by the late musical legend, Prince. Together, the group has created iconic songs like “I Don’t Wanna Leave You,” “Cool” and “Jungle Love.” After Day’s successful solo career, he returned to the group in 1995 and has been performing their Soul, Funk, and Rock N’ Roll tunes ever since.
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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 over 80 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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