Number 194. April 19, 2009.
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Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,
ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark Shadows (DS), announces the following breaking news.
**** DS FESTIVAL – DS RESURRECTED – HOTEL UPDATE
--- SG Premiere Announcement
The Fest is Aug. 14-16 at the Marriott Newark Airport Renaissance Hotel, 100 Spring St., Elizabeth, NJ 07021. (908) 436-4600.
SG announces: The Renaissance Hotel has sold out its final block of special-rate rooms for the DS weekend. These nearby hotels should have rooms available.
Please directly contact each of the following hotels to make reservations at their locations.
.--- Hampton Inn Newark Airport, 1128-38 Spring St., Elizabeth, NJ 07207. (908) 355-0500
www.hamptoninn.com--- Hilton Newark Airport , 1170 Spring Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201. (908) 351-3900.
www.hilton.comFans planning to join us at the Fest can pay for their daily or full-weekend memberships now. Memberships also will be available at the door. Fans who plan to attend the traditional Banquet with the Stars should make their non-refundable reservations as soon as possible.
Advance pre-registration for the Fest and the Banquet are recommended.
Fest website:
www.darkshadowsfestival.comSG Update #192 and the latest print issue SG #114 had more information about guests, planned programming, hotel location, local attractions, and other details.
***" JOANNA GOING STARS IN NEW TV MOVIE
Joanna (1991 DS Victoria, Josette) plays "Diana Stiles" in the new original TV film "Chasing A Dream." It premieres Sat., April 25, at 9:00 pm./ 8:00 CT on the Hallmark Channel. Her character is married to a high school football coach; their son is the star footnall player. Then tragedy strikes and he chooses a different path to help fulfill his best friend's dream.
Please share with SG any publicity, reviews, articles, interviews, or other material about the movie. You will be named as a Contributor in the next print issue, SG #115, and may receive a Contributor's Copy of the issue as well.
Thank you.
Marcy Robin
ShadowGram Editor / Publisher