Sara Pokorny

Driving backwards moves ‘Backwards Bob’ forward in life and his Monster Jam career

Driving backwards moves ‘Backwards Bob’ forward in life and his Monster Jam career

Monster Jam trucker one of many to be featured this weekend at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre

Watching an enormous truck fly through the air, crushing cars and spinning about on huge wheels, is astonishing in itself – but what if it were doing it all backwards? OK, so maybe the actual act of driving backwards is untrue, but the Backwards Bob truck definitely gives off the impression that driver Bryan Wright […]

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Country music star Eric Church brings ‘The Outsiders World Tour’ to Wilkes-Barre

Country music star Eric Church brings ‘The Outsiders World Tour’ to Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: EMI Nashville recording artist Eric Church will bring “The Outsiders World Tour” to Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre on March 13 with special guests Drive-By Truckers. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. at the NBT Bank Box Office at Mohegan Sun Arena (255 […]

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Sesame Street Live to ‘Make a New Friend’ in Wilkes-Barre in March

Sesame Street Live to ‘Make a New Friend’ in Wilkes-Barre in March

From a press release: Sesame Street Live’s all-new show, “Make a New Friend,” visits Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre from Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 8. Tickets for all five afternoon and evening performances are on sale now. A description and preview of the show follows: No matter where you’re from […]

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Mohegan Sun Arena events this holiday season include Trans-Siberian Orchestra, ice skating, hockey, James Taylor, and hip-hop

Mohegan Sun Arena events this holiday season include Trans-Siberian Orchestra, ice skating, hockey, James Taylor, and hip-hop

From a press release: The weather outside may have become frightful, but the action inside the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza this holiday season is sure to be delightful. The event schedule at Mohegan Sun Arena (255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre) this holiday season will feature 15 event performances from Nov. 28-Jan. 2, providing […]

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Tickets for Florida Georgia Line in Wilkes-Barre sell out in less than 15 minutes

From a press release: Following their second consecutive win for the Country Music Association Awards Vocal Duo of the Year, Florida Georgia Line showed their popularity in Northeastern Pennsylvania yesterday, as tickets for their “Anything Goes Tour” scheduled for Sunday, May 3 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre sold out in less than 15 […]

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Florida Georgia Line crosses into Wilkes-Barre with Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard

From a press release: Reigning Country Music Association Awards Vocal Duo of the Year Florida Georgia Line will bring their “Anything Goes Tour” to Northeastern Pennsylvania on Sunday, May 3 at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza (255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre). Tickets for the show, priced at $34.75 and $54.75, plus fees, go […]

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Mohegan Sun Arena holds annual public skate for Toys for Tots on Dec. 9

Mohegan Sun Arena holds annual public skate for Toys for Tots on Dec. 9

From a press release: The Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre will open its doors for public ice skating on Tuesday, Dec. 9 in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Anyone bringing an unwrapped toy or making a $5 contribution to Toys for Tots is permitted to skate. […]

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Disney creates four ‘Worlds of Fantasy’ on ice in Wilkes-Barre

Disney creates four ‘Worlds of Fantasy’ on ice in Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: Four Disney stories will be brought to life in January when “Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy” comes to the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, the production visits Wilkes-Barre from Jan. 14-19 for nine performances. Tickets go on sale Nov. 7 and are […]

 Sara Pokorny

Band leader discovers the world through ‘Cirque du Soleil: Dralion’

Band leader discovers the world through ‘Cirque du Soleil: Dralion’

Show comes to Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre for five days starting tonight

For Stephen Poulin, it’s all about discovery – even of the smallest things. “I discovered a train around here this morning,” the “Cirque du Soleil: Dralion” band leader said via a recent phone interview, excitement creeping into his voice. ‘It’s wonderful. I always try to find one thing about each place I go to… and […]

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Harlem Globetrotters return to Wilkes-Barre to face ‘Washington Generals’ Revenge’

Harlem Globetrotters return to Wilkes-Barre to face ‘Washington Generals’ Revenge’

From a press release: The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, featuring some of the greatest athletes and entertainers on the planet, will bring their unrivaled family show to Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. during the Harlem Globetrotters 2015 “Washington Generals’ Revenge” tour. The Globetrotters will face a […]