Greetings Friends of Dark Shadows:

We are happy to announce some additional information for the 2013 Dark Shadows Cast Reunion.

This years Cast Reunion will be held at Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York filming location of House of Dark Shadows and Night of Dark Shadows. The dates for this event will be Saturday July 13th, and Sunday July 14th, 2013. The event will be from 10:00 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily. We will be sending out a schedule of events in the coming weeks.

We are please to bring you the following guests from the original series
- Michael Hadge (Buzz) JUST ADDED
- Donna McKechnie (Amanda Harris)
- Sharon Smyth (Sarah Collins)
- Barbara Woronko (Nurse)
- Marie Wallace (Eve/Jenny)
- Donna Wandrey (Roxanne Drew)
- Nick Besink (A/V)
- Henry Plimack (Audio)

From the 1991 Series:
- Roy Thinnes (Roger Collins/Reverand Trask)
- Jim Fyfe (Willie Loomis/Ben Loomis)
- Ely Pouget (Maggie Evans)
- Rebecca Staab (Daphne Collins)
- Steve Fletcher (Deputy Jonathan Harker)
- Apollo Dukakis (Reverend Amos) JUST ADDED

From House of Dark Shadows:
Chip Coffey (Collinwood Guest) JUST ADDED
Chip also is a Psychic Medium from the Television Shows "Paranormal State" and "Psychic Kids". He will be doing readings at the event!!!

And from Night of Dark Shadows:
**Monica Rich (Sarah Castle)

Also JUST ADDED Author Stephen Mark Rainey -
His credits include many horror and sci-fi books as well as Dark Shadows: Dreams of the Dark. He has also written two of the Big Finish Audio Dramas "Blood Dance" and Curse of the Pharoah".

**Celebrities appearances are subject to change or cancellation due to work, family emergencies and illness.

March 18 obituary for Charlotte Fairchild, who appeared once on DS as Millicent's maid (delivering a fan to her) in 1796, from The Plain Dealer:  http://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?n=CHARLOTTE-FAIRCHILD&pid=163709646#fbLoggedOut

With thanks to Kosmo!

Not discussing an actor's politics includes not discussing your opinion of the actor's politics.

"Mystery actress," really??

But I do think I'm better off for it.

That's good, David.

Personal attacks on the other DS actors and some of her fans on her public Facebook page are certainly reasons one would question Kathy Cody's recent behavior, but her politics are not a subject for discussion here.

Dear Friends of Dark Shadows:

We are excited to announce the schedule for the 2013 Dark Shadows Cast Reunion!!!
The 2013 Dark Shadows Cast Reunion will be held at Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York (filming location for House of Dark Shadows and Night of Dark Shadows) Event dates are Saturday, July 13th, 2013 and Sunday, July 14, 2013. Please see attached Order Form.

GUEST LIST (MORE TO BE ADDED)

From the original series:

Donna McKechnie (Amanda Harris)
Sharon Smyth (Sarah Collins)
Barbara Woronko (Nurse)
Marie Wallace (Eve/Jenny)
Donna Wandry (Roxanne)
Nick Besink (A/V)
Henry Plimack (Audio)

From the 1991 series:

Roy Thinnes (Roger Collins/Reverand Trask)
Jim Fyfe (Willie Loomis/Ben Loomis)
Ely Pouget (Maggie Evans)
Rebecca Staab (Daphne Collins)
Steven Fletcher (Deputy Jonathan Harker)

AND FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER FROM NIGHT OF DARK SHADOWS:

Monica Rich (Sarah Castle)

The 2013 Dark Shadows Cast Reunion will be held at Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York. The dates will be Saturday, July 13th and Sunday, July 14th, 2013. Times are from 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m. each day. There is a limited quantity of tickets available (300)-first come, first served. The event will sell out quickly so please order ASAP.

ACTIVIES INCLUDE:
-Tours of the Lyndhurst Estate House and Grounds
-Screening of House of Dark Shadows, Night of Dark Shadows, the 1991 Dark Shadows Series and the 2012 Johnny Depp Dark Shadows movie
-Charity Raffle with many Dark Shadows prizes including a private tour of the Tower Room at Lyndhurst Estate
-Autographs and Memorabilia to purchase from the stars**
-Q&A Sessions
-Photo opportunities at the house
-plus much more
-There will be food and beverages on site for purchase

The Weekend cost are as follows (per person):

If ordered by May 1st, 2013: $30 for Saturday, July 13th and Sunday, July 14th
If ordered from May 2nd, 2013 to June 15th, 2013: $40 for Sat., July 13 and Sun., July 14th
After June 15th, you must email friendsof91ds@comcast.net for any remaining ticket availability at the price of $50

Single days:

If ordered by May 1st, 2013: $20 for Saturday, July 13th 2013
If ordered by May 1st, 2013: $20 for Sunday, July 13th 2013
If ordered from May 2nd, 2013 to June 15th, 2013: $30 for Saturday, July 13, 2013
If ordered from May 2nd, 2013 to June 15th, 2013: $30 for Sunday, July 14, 2013
After June 15th, you must email friendsof91ds@comcast.net for any remaining ticket availability at the price of $40

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS:
The Westchester Marriott
670 White Plains Road
Tarrytown, New York 10591
(800) 882-1042 or (914) 631-2200

The reduced rate of $129.00 (per night) is available on Friday, July 12th, 2013 and Saturday, July 13th, 2013 only. Mention the Friends of the 1991 Dark Shadows/Cast Reunion for this reduced rate. This event will sell out quickly, so please make your reservations ASAP.

Unguided tours of the Lyndhurst Estate are included in your ticket and available throughout the weekend. To schedule a guided tour, please visit Lyndhurst.org and reserve a guided tour for the reduced rate of $14

**Celebrities appearances are subject to change or cancellation due to work, family emergencies and illness.

ORDER FORM:

Please fill out the following and send with check/money order to:
Friends of 91 Dark Shadows/Cast Reunion
P.O. Box 469
White Marsh, Maryland 21162
friendsof91ds@comcast.net

RATES ARE PER PERSON: (check quantity wanted):

DATE QUANTITY

Weekend, Sat. July 13 & Sun. July 14 (if ordered by May 1st) $30

Weekend, Sat. July 13 & Sun. July 14 (if order from May 2 to June 10) $40

Weekend, Sat. July 13 & Sun. July 14 (after June 15th), you must email friendsof91ds@comcast .net for any remaining ticket availability at the price of $50

Saturday, July 13 (if ordered by May 1st) $20

Sunday, July 14 (if ordered by May 1st) $20

Saturday, July 13, (if ordered from May 2 to June 15) $30

Sunday, July 14, (if ordered from May 2 to June 15) $30

Saturday, July 13, (after June 15th) you must email friendsof91ds@comcast.net for any remaining ticket availability at the price of $40

Sunday, July 14th (after June 15th) you must email friendsof91ds@comcast.net for any remaining ticket availability at the price of $40

Please make checks or money orders (no cash) payable to Friends of 91 Dark Shadows/Cast Reunions

NAME(S):
Please list all persons attending:

ADDRESS:

CITY:

STATE: ZIP CODE:

EMAIL:

Please include a SASE with payment.

When calling the hotel please ask for "Cast Reunions" to book the reduced rate of $129!

does this have anything to do with that event that kathy cody and sharon smyth lenz are doing out at seaview in may?

it's some sort of "ghost hunt" type thing i believe with a bunch of people from syfy.

I wasn't sure so I looked up the individuals involved.  The guests at the May event (that's open to the public) have all shown up in SyFy's Ghost Hunters franchise, and there are other events like it in other cities.

Behind the Stranded series are the producers of SyFy's Destination Truth and another channel's Finding Bigfoot.  [The other prod. co. behind Stranded made a bunch of paranormal/scifi movies.]

So I guess my best answer to your question is that the people involved are associated with different paranormal "reality" TV crap.  My apologies if that offends fans of their shows.

SHADOWGRAM OFFICIAL ONLINE DARK SHADOWS NEWS UPDATE # 281

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March 3, 2013

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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

NOTE: As SG previously reported, there are no plans for a standard Dark Shadows Festival convention this year. Instead, there are 2 special events for you to enjoy with DS guests and other fans.

SG Official Online DS News Updates have detailed the first-ever "Dark Shadows At Sea Cruise," where fans will join 3 original DS actresses for a week of sailing from the NYC area to the Bahamas, Oct. 27-Nov. 3. ((See previous and upcoming SG Online Updates))

Also, SG Online News Updates have announced and reported that 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.

Following is the latest news about the Weekend.

**** "Dark Shadows Island Weekend"
April 27-28, 2013, in Coronado, CA (San Diego).

---- SG Premiere-Announces A New Guest And More

The Island Weekend opens with the world premiere of the psychological thriller movie DOCTOR MABUSE, at the historic Coronado Village Theater. DS' JERRY LACY stars in the title role. Also in the cast are DS' LARA PARKER and KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT.

DOCTOR MABUSE premieres on Saturday evening, April 27. Following the film is a special "Dark Shadows Surprise" screening. There also will be a talk / panel with Jerry, Lara, Kathryn, DOCTOR MABUSE filmmaker / director / writer (and DS fan) Ansel Faraj, and other cast members. Guests will be available for autographs.

Coronado Village Theatre
820 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA 9211

**** The Island Weekend continues the next day – Sunday, April 28 – with the DARK SHADOWS LUNCHEON that afternoon.

In addition to Jerry, Lara, and Kathryn, we will be joined by DS' DAVID SELBY, who will present a new dramatic reading with live music. Also with us on Sunday is DS' CHRIS PENNOCK.

---- SG PREMIERE ANNOUNCEMENT:
NEW LUNCHEON GUEST – DS' JAMES STORM

JAMES STORM (Gerard Stiles) will appear in musical performance with DAVID.

A special DS Marketplace will offer new DS merchandise, and each attendee will receive an exclusive DS gift bag. Our DS guests will participate in an audience Question & Answer session, sign autographs, and be available all afternoon following lunch to meet and greet fans in person.

**** TRANSPORTATION NOTES:

For California residents and others traveling by rail, Amtrak and local train service is available to downtown San Diego, just minutes by taxi from Coronado Island. San Diego International Airport is only minutes away, with van, bus, and taxi service available. Major interconnecting freeways provide easy access to the entire area.

****" DOCTOR MABUSE" SCREENING

Saturday, April 27, 2013
"Doctor Mabuse" Premiere Screening Admission:
$20 – By Advance Reservation Only (details below)

The Coronado Village Theatre 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. Both the theatre and hotel (see below) are very close to Old Town San Diego / the "Gaslight District" with shops, restaurants and more, Sea World, Balboa Park (San Diego Zoo, museums, Old Globe Theatre, and much more), Pacific Ocean beaches and activities, and other nearby sights and attractions.

--- Saturday, April 27 Schedule:
(Coronado Village Theatre)

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 cast members

Memorabilia from both "Doctor Mabuse" and "Dark Shadows" will be available for purchase.

---- DARK SHADOWS LUNCHEON

Sunday, April 28, 2013
Coronado Island Marriott Resort
2000 Second Street
Coronado, CA 92118

Luncheon Event Admission:
$50.00 – By Advance Reservation Only (details below)

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)

After a 3-course banquet lunch with our DS guests is a special dramatic performance by David Selby, including live music and songs. There also will be a Q&A session, autographs, DS memorabilia for sale, and more.

---- Sunday, April 28 Schedule:
(Coronado Island Marriott Resort)

11:30 am Luncheon at Marriott Ballroom
12:30 pm Dark Shadows Door Prizes & Auction
1:15 pm Shadows & Reflections – David Selby Musical & Dramatic Performance
2:00 pm Guests' Q&A Session, Autographs, and Dark Shadows Memorabilia Sale
4:30 pm Closing

**** 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 – April 27: $20.00 per person
DARK SHADOWS LUNCHEON – April 28: $50.00 per person

Please send your 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).

Send to:

DARK SHADOWS
P.O. BOX 92
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040

--- WEEKEND HOTEL RESERVATIONS & CORONADO ISLAND INFORMATION

The Coronado Island Marriott Resort hosts the "Dark Shadows Luncheon" and is only 1.3 miles from the Village Theatre, site of the "Doctor Mabuse" premiere the previous evening. Taxi service is available.

To receive discount Dark Shadows sleeping room rates at the Marriott, use the online reservation form at www.coronadoresortmarriott.com

When making your reservation, you must type in the Dark Shadows Group code – drkdrka – in the Group Code Box to receive the discount room rates.

You also can call the Marriott toll-free reservations line at 1-888-236-2427.

When calling, you must mention the Dark Shadows Group Code – drkdrka – to receive the discount room rates.

Please Note: The Marriott may sell out of sleeping rooms at the discounted rate. Additional rooms may become available at a different price.

There are other nearby Coronado Island hotels, and you may find more on the internet.

Here are three options, all just a few blocks from the Marriott.

The Hotel Del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118. Phone: 855-268-1219. This classically-beautiful, iconic, historic location has been used in many movies and television productions.

Best Western Plus Suite Coronado Island, 275 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118. Phone: 800-568-8520.

A more economical, budget-price alternative is Coronado Inn, 266 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118. Phone: 800-598-6624.

Marcy Robin