SHADOWGRAM OFFICIAL ONLINE DARK SHADOWS NEWS UPDATE # 282
Update Number 282.
March 30, 2013
Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,
ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark Shadows (DS) announces the following breaking news in this Official Online News Update "bulletin."
****** UPDATING: DARK SHADOWS ISLAND WEEKEND – APRIL 27-28, 2013:
---- DAVID SELBY WITH JIM STORM PERFORM LIVE IN "SHADOWS & LIGHT"
--- NEW DS MERCHANDISE TO DEBUT AT WEEKEND EVENT
SG Online News Updates have premiere-announced and reported that several original DS actors will join fans for a 2-day event the weekend of April 27-28 on Coronado Island, just five minutes across the bridge from downtown San Diego.
Please see recent ShadowGram Online Updates for further details.
Here is the latest news about the Weekend.
**** "Dark Shadows Island Weekend"
April 27-28, 2013
Coronado, CA (San Diego)
The Weekend opens with the world premiere of the psychological thriller movie "Doctor Mabuse." DS' JERRY LACY stars in the title role. Also in the cast are DS' LARA PARKER and KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT.
"Doctor Mabuse" is shown Sat. evening, Apr. 27, at the historic Coronado Village Theater, followed by a special "Dark Shadows Surprise" screening. There also will be a talk / panel with Jerry, Lara, Kathryn, "Mabuse" filmmaker / director / writer (and DS fan) Ansel Faraj, and other cast members. Our guests will be available for autographs. A variety of "Mabuse" and DS merchandise – including new DS items – will be offered for purchase.
The Island Weekend continues the afternoon of Sun., Apr. 28, with the DARK SHADOWS LUNCHEON and the new live dramatic / musical performance, "Shadows & Light."
Coronado Island Marriott Hotel & Resort
2000 Second Street
Coronado, CA 92118
The Marriott is just 1.3 miles from the Coronado Village Theatre. Taxi service is available.
Luncheon Special Guests:
DAVID SELBY (Quentin Collins)
LARA PARKER (Angelique)
JERRY LACY (Reverend Trask)
KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT (Maggie Evans)
CHRISTOPHER PENNOCK (Jeb Hawkes)
JIM STORM (Gerard Stiles)
David presents a new musical concert he has written. "David Selby In Performance: Shadows & Light" includes his songs and poetry about DS. Joining him is DS' Jim Storm on guitar.
The 3-course lunch begins at 11:30 at the Marriott Hotel. There will be door prizes and all attendees will receive an "exclusive DS gift bag of goodies." A DS memorabilia auction also will be held.
Our guests will participate in a Q&A session with the fans, followed by an afternoon of autographs, photo opportunities, socializing, and available DS merchandise including a range of books, photos, a new pen, and a newly-designed t-shirt with artwork of Quentin, Barnabas, and Collinwood.
The afternoon event closes at 5:00 pm.
**** TRANSPORTATION & LOCATION NOTES
San Diego International Airport is only minutes away from the theatre and hotel. Rental car, bus, and taxi service are available. Major interconnecting freeways provide easy access to the entire area.
In the first DARK SHADOWS scenes, a train rolled through the Maine countryside, carrying Victoria Winters to a mysterious mansion on the edge of Widows' Hill. Fans from across California and beyond can travel by rail to the DS Weekend via Amtrak and local train service to downtown San Diego, just minutes by taxi over the bridge to Coronado Island.
The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Train from Los Angeles' Union Station to San Diego is just one of many train options. For all train schedules to San Diego, go to the Amtrak website at
www.amtrak.comRental cars and local bus lines offer transportation options for fans who'd like to explore the many attractions and sights: Balboa Park, the internationally-acclaimed San Diego Zoo, Safari Park, Sea World, historic "Gaslight" city district, Old Globe Theatre, Air & Space Museum, Reuben H. Fleet Planetarium, LEGOLand, Pacific Ocean beaches and activities, sporting events, shopping, restaurants, and more, all easily accessible throughout the San Diego vicinity.
The Coronado Village Theatre ("Doctor Mabuse" screening on Sat., Apr. 27) is a wonderfully-restored vintage cinema (opened in 1947). In 2011, it was converted into a triple-screen movie theatre with auditorium murals that create a 3D effect of historic places in both Coronado and nearby Balboa Park.
**** WEEKEND DETAILS
--- "Doctor Mabuse" Screening
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Coronado Village Theatre
820 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA 9211
Admission: $20 – By Advance Reservation Only (details below)
--- Saturday, April 27 Schedule:
6:00 pm Doors Open – Doctor Mabuse & DS Memorabilia + Refreshments
7:00 pm "Doctor Mabuse" Movie – World Premiere Screening
8:45 pm Onstage Q&A with "Doctor Mabuse" Cast & Writer-Director Ansel Faraj
9:30 pm Autographs with Jerry Lacy, Lara Parker, Kathryn Leigh Scott, & other movie cast members.
"Doctor Mabuse" and "Dark Shadows" memorabilia will be available for purchase.
Activities continue until 11:00 pm.
---- "Dark Shadows Luncheon"
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Coronado Island Marriott Hotel & Resort
2000 Second Street
Coronado, CA 92118
Luncheon Event Admission:
$50.00 – By Advance Reservation Only (details below)
---- Sunday, April 28 Schedule:
11:30 am Luncheon at Marriott Ballroom
12:30 pm DS Door Prizes & Auction
1:15 pm "Shadows & Light" – Musical & Dramatic Performance by David Selby and Jim Storm
2:00 pm Guests' Q&A Session, Autographs, and DS Memorabilia Sale
6:00 pm Closing
(Schedules are flexible and subject to change.)
**** BOTH EVENTS – RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS
Advance Reservations Are Required For Both Events
Space is limited for both the movie premiere and Luncheon, so it is recommended that reservations be made as soon as possible. Payments are non-refundable.
DOCTOR MABUSE PREMIERE – Apr. 27: $20.00 per person
DARK SHADOWS LUNCHEON – Apr. 28: $50.00 per person
Please send your payment (for a single event or combined in one payment) by check or money order only, payable to Dark Shadows Festival.
Sorry, credit card / PayPal cannot be accepted. Please include a SASE (Self-Addressed, Stamped Envelope).
Ticket payment(s) MUST be received at the following Dark Shadows Festival postal-mail address by the April 20 deadline.
DARK SHADOWS
P.O. BOX 92
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040
**** HOTEL RESERVATIONS & CORONADO ISLAND INFORMATION
The Coronado Island Marriott hosts the "Dark Shadows Luncheon" and is only 1.3 miles from the Coronado Village Theatre, site of the "Doctor Mabuse" premiere the previous evening. Taxi service is available.
To receive a special room rate, use the online reservation form at
www.coronadoresortmarriott.com or call the Marriott toll-free reservations line at 1-888-236-2427.
You must mention the Dark Shadows Group Code - drkdrka – to receive the discount room rate.
When making your reservation online, you must type in the Dark Shadows Group code – drkdrka – in the Group Code Box to receive the discount room rates.
Reservations at the reduced room rate MUST be made by directly contacting the hotel by phone or online by the deadline of April 3 (deadline newtly extended).
Thank you.
Marcy Robin
