“NEPA Live From The Lot” Event Series Brings Live Entertainment Back To Mohegan Sun Arena

Press release from Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce:

July 13, 2020

Outdoor live entertainment series presented by Geisinger takes place July 16th-18th

Philadelphia Freedom: A Tribute to Elton John added as special guest opener for Almost Queen on July 17th

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR ALL THREE EVENTS
(Wilkes-Barre, PA – July 13th, 2020) – Live entertainment returns to Wilkes-Barre this week as the ASM Global managed Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza embarks on its first outdoor event series entitled “NEPA Live from the Lot” presented by Geisinger. The event series will feature local and national headlining acts performing LIVE, in-person on our 40’ outdoor stage surrounded by large, LED video screens. Guests in attendance for these events will be able to enjoy the event from the comfort of their vehicle or get outside and party the night away from their own personal tailgating space adjacent to them.

All tickets are General Admission and are first-come, first-served. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance before entering the Arena parking lot. Guests arriving at the event without tickets will be instructed to pull into one of the venue’s side lots to purchase their tickets on their mobile device. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com and in person at the NBT Bank Box Office at Mohegan Sun Arena on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s between 10am-2pm. All tickets will be sent via mobile delivery, which means your ticket will be on your mobile device. One ticket needed per vehicle. A limited number of Gold and Silver Circle spaces are available for each event providing an optimal view of the event stage in the first few rows.




The weekend event schedule is as follows:

Thursday, July 16th at 6pm:
“Come Together: A Community Benefit Concert for the Arts” produced by Gallery of Sound and Mohegan Sun Arena featuring performances by Tigers Jaw, Lifer, James Barret, Joe Burke & Co., Dustin Douglas & Electric Gentlemen, Esta Coda, Modern Ties, The Mule Team, PAN.A.CE.A with Aaron Bruch, University Drive and JUST ADDED – Blind Choice and ViFolly. Proceeds from the event will support several local non-profits, including theaters and performance centers that have been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The community beneficiaries are The F.M Kirby Center, Karl Hall, The Ritz Theater, The Scranton Cultural Center, The Dietrich Theater, McGlynn Center in Wilkes-Barre, The Little Theater of Wilkes-Barre, WVIA, Axelrad Screen Printing and Luzerne Head Start. Two additional non-profits will be added via fan vote through the Gallery of Sounds Facebook page.

Friday, July 17th at 8pm:
“Almost Queen” A Tribute to Queen with special guest “Philadelphia Freedom: A Tribute to Elton John” presented by SLP Concerts and Rock 107

Saturday, July 18th at 8pm:
Jim Gaffigan: Drive-Thru Comic!

Tickets for each event are being sold per carload. A maximum of four occupants are permitted in each vehicle, meaning no more than four patrons will be allowed inside any one tailgating space. While masks are not required in these designated spaces, they must be worn by any and all patrons traveling to and from portable restrooms and concessions areas. All mask and social distancing policies will be strictly enforced.

Social distancing measures will operate in accordance with Pennsylvania guidelines (subject to change):

• Vehicles will be spaced to accommodate social distancing.
• Cars will park in a staggered fashion to achieve spacing and best visibility.
• Patrons may only leave their vehicle to use their tailgating space adjacent to their vehicle, restrooms or to obtain concessions.
• A maximum of 4 people are allowed in each tailgating space.
• Masks must be worn by any patrons traveling to and from portable restrooms and concessions areas.
• Portable, single-stall restrooms will be located throughout the parking lot and cleaned frequently.
• All event staff will be required to wear face coverings.

Additional information for these first-of-a-kind concert experiences:

• Passenger vehicles only. No motorcycles, buses, party buses, limousines, RV’s, bicycles, or foot traffic allowed. ADA accessible vehicles will be permitted.
• All tickets are general admission and spots cannot be reserved.
• Guests may bring their own food and beverage. No grills permitted.
• A limited number of concessions items will be available for sale inside the parking lot.
• Events are rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, management of the arena may elect to delay the start of the event.
• Event will take place in the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza’s Parking Lot. All vehicles must enter through the Main Entrance from Highland Park Blvd.

• Audio amplification will be through FM radio transmitted to your vehicle. The FM signal will be announced on the day of the event. Guests are encouraged to bring a portable, battery powered FM radio with them if they plan to utilize their tailgating space.
• Vehicles with more than four adults will be turned away without refund.
• Children are permitted to attend these events but must follow all social distancing guidelines as outlined above.
• No pets allowed.

Day-of event procedures:

• The Mohegan Sun Arena parking lot will open approximately 2 hours prior to each event start time.
• Vehicles are subject to search by event security prior to entry.
• Guests should have their ticket accessible on their mobile device before entering the parking lot and be wearing their face coverings when having their tickets scanned.
• All tickets will be scanned electronically through the driver side window upon entering the lot.
• Guests will receive a garbage bag once in the lot for their trash.
• Once tickets have been scanned, venue parking staff will direct you to your designated parking space based on your vehicle type (car/SUV/truck) and ticket type (Gold Circle, Silver Circle, General Admission)
• Please pull forward into the spot — don’t try to back in.
• Once parked, vehicle relocation is not permitted.
• If you wish to park with your friends, we recommend you meet away from the venue and drive in together. Please note: if you have different vehicle types, you will not be permitted to park next to your friends. Cars will park in one section of the lot and trucks/SUV’s will park in a different section to maximize the visibility for all guests.
• If utilizing your tailgating space, please bring your own lawn chairs. The arena will not have outdoor seating available.
• Pop-up tents, tarps and umbrella stands are not permitted.
• Event staff will be positioned inside the parking lot near the light posts for guests with any questions or emergencies.

State guidance on social distancing, public gatherings and certain procedures and practices is subject to change. Mohegan Sun Arena will keep customers informed of changes as they pertain to these events at www.MoheganSunArenaPA.com.
Watch our NEPA Live from the Lot User’s Guide video
For a list of frequently asked questions as it pertains to this event series, please visit www.MoheganSunArenaPA.com/DriveIn
For media inquiries, please contact:
Steve Poremba | Director of Sales and Marketing
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
Porembas@MoheganSunArenaPA.com

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ABOUT ASM GLOBAL
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ABOUT ALMOST QUEEN:
THE most authentic QUEEN live show since the days of QUEEN themselves. A deliberate four-piece band, Almost Queen delivers a live performance showcasing signature four-part harmonies and intricate musical interludes. Donning genuine costumes, Almost Queen recaptures the live energy and precision that is the ultimate Queen experience.

ABOUT PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM
Philadelphia Freedom: A Tribute to Elton John is the ULTIMATE and most REALISTIC Elton John tribute currently touring. Doug Delescavage is Elton John as he was in his 20’s, full of joy and unlimited energy, commanding his top-notch band through all the hits of Elton’s career. Doug Delescavage owns the stage with his domineering fashion sense rivaling no one but Mr. Captain Fantastic himself.

ABOUT JIM GAFFIGAN
Jim Gaffigan is a five-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, two-time Emmy winning top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist. He is known around the world for his unique brand of humor, which largely revolves around his observations on life.

On the silver screen, his many credits include Three Kings, Super Troopers 1 & 2, and Chappaquiddick. 2019 is Gaffigan’s biggest year to date with an astonishing eight films releasing, three which premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival including Troop Zero with Viola Davis and Alison Janney, Them That Follow and Light From Light – with many festival goers calling Gaffigan the “King of Sundance.”

Gaffigan also had two films this year in which he was the lead. They are a comedic film Being Frank -- which opened Father’s Day Weekend -- and American Dreamer, a dark thriller that opened 9/20. American Dreamer is grand finale of 2019 for Jim, and features him as a ride share driver who moonlights as a private driver for a drug dealer. Both films are now available for download.

In April 2019, Gaffigan was seen alongside Alec Baldwin and Salma Hayek in Bron Studios’ Drunk Parents. Additionally, Gaffigan recently released his unprecedented 7th stand up special, Quality Time with Amazon Studios making history as their first original comedy special. He also continues to tour around the world.

In addition to two seasons of the critically acclaimed semi-autobiographical The Jim Gaffigan Show, which he wrote and produced with his wife Jeannie, and his widely popular stand-up comedy specials, Gaffigan has guest starred on many television comedies and dramas, ranging from Portlandia and Bob’s Burgers to the HBO cult hits Flight of the Concords to dramatic roles in Law & Order.

Gaffigan regularly does humorous commentaries on CBS Sunday. Last year Jim served as master of ceremony at The Al Smith Memorial dinner.  In 2015, Gaffigan had the great honor of performing for Pope Francis and over 1 million festival attendees at the Festival of Families in Philadelphia.

Gaffigan and his wife currently live in Manhattan with their five loud and expensive children.

This press release was produced by Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.