Lara Parker Still Captivates 'Dark Shadows' Fans Everywhere from the Huffington Post Entertainment Blog, written by Peter Mac

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SHADOWGRAM NEWS UPDATE   # 322
 
June 10, 2014
 
Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,
 
ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark Shadows (DS), announces the following key breaking news in this Official DS News Online Update "bulletin."
 
***** UPDATING: SLEEPY HOLLOW CEMETERY TOUR, SUNDAY, JUNE 29 –
ADVANCE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE WITH CREDIT CARD
 
The DS Festival and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery ask SG to share the following information.
 
--- Dark Shadows Festival Weekend in Tarrytown, NY
Saturday, June 28 – Lyndhurst Estate – Full day activities & programming
Sunday, June 29 – Double Tree Hotel Tarrytown –  Luncheon & Afternoon with the Stars
 
Recent SG Updates have detailed that fans can take a special guided tour of the nearby Sleepy Hollow Cemetery on Sunday (6-29) evening after Fest activities conclude.
 
---- PURCHASE TOUR TICKETS NOW ONLINE OR PAY AT THE DOOR
Special DS Weekend Afterglow Event – Private Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Group Tour
 
“DS fans interested in the 1-hour guided tour of historic Sleepy Hollow Cemetery on June 29 now can purchase tickets for $9.99 a person through the private ticketing link specifically set up for this purpose at:
 
http://www.showclix.com/event/3853464
 
“The tour begins at 5:30 pm.
 
“The above link will remain open until 4:30pm on Sun., June 29 – an hour prior to the tour start time. 
 
“There is no extra fee associated with online purchases. Advance ticket ordering will greatly simplify the arrival process. Please note that Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is not equipped to process credit card payments on site at the meeting point.
 
“If tour payment is not made in advance by credit card, fans may pay the exact amount of $10 in cash upon arrival at Sleepy Hollow that evening.
 
“Before the evening tour, the DS Luncheon & Afternoon with the Stars takes place at the nearby Tarrytown Double Tree Hotel from 11:30am-5:00pm. Fans going on the tour are encouraged to share cars and taxis for the short rip from the hotel to the cemetery, which is located at 540 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
 
“The historic site was a prominent filming location for the 1970 movie “House of DS.”  Key scenes shot there involved Willie Loomis (John Karlen) releasing Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) from his chained coffin in the Collins Mausoleum, as well as the funeral of vampire Carolyn Stoddard (Nancy Barrett).
 
“As this is a private tour, fans will not see this event listed on the Sleepy Hollow website. They must use the link provided above. The Fest thanks the Sleepy Hollow staff for making special arrangements for this Fest group tour. The cemetery normally is not open on Sunday evenings.”
 
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, first established as The Old Dutch Burying Ground in 1849, was listed on the Registry of National Historic Landmarks in 2009
 
--- DARK SHADOWS FESTIVAL WEEKEND – TWO DAYS IN TARRYTOWN, NY
 
Lyndhurst Estate, 635 Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591
Double Tree Hotel, 455 S, Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591
 
The Weekend presents 2 full days for fans to enjoy meeting our DS celebrities for free autographs and photo opportunities; guest/audience Q&A sessions; guests’ onstage live dramatic/musical presentations; a wide variety of DS items for purchase, the original movies “House of DS” (1970) and “Night of DS” screening in high definition for the first time ever; free tours of historic Lyndhurst Mansion; and much more.
 
OUR DS GUESTS;
NANCY BARRETT, JOHN KARLEN, LARA PARKER, KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT, DAVID SELBY, SHARON SMYTH LENTZ, JAMES STORM, MARIE WALLACE
(Guest appearances subject to personal and professional situations)
 
The Double Tree Hotel now is full, but sleeping rooms are available at nearby local hotels. Please see recent SG Updates for suggestions or search online for Tarrytown / Sleepy Hollow hotel accommodations. Tarrytown is about 25 miles north of midtown Manhattan on the eastern shore of the Hudson River.
 
Marcy Robin

Hi, Annie!

SHADOWGRAM NEWS UPDATE   # 320
 
May 20, 2014
 
Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,
 
ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark Shadows (DS), announces the following key breaking news in this Official DS News Online Update "bulletin."
 
**** DARK SHADOWS CRUISE WITH THE STARS TO THE CARIBBEAN –
JAN. 10-17, 2015 - SPECIAL DISCOUNT RATE RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE NOW FOR A LIMITED TIME
 
**** “DOCTOR MABUSE” FILMS NOW CAN BE SEEN ONLINE
 
 
**** UPDATING:  DS CRUISE INFO & SIGN-UPS
 
The DS Fest and Hartford Holidays travel agency ask SG to share the following news about the “Dark Shadows At Sea” Caribbean Cruise with The Stars, roundtrip from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jan. 10-17, 2015. The trip features one-day stops at 5 Caribbean islands, including Martinique, the 1790s “sugar plantation home” of DS’ Andre and Josette Du Pres and Angelique.
 
---- Announcing: A limited time special reduced rates offer now is extended to JUNE 30 for fans who reserve a cabin or stateroom with a full-refundable deposit.
 
Additionally, a cruise coordinator and Hartford Holiday representative will be available during the DS Festival Weekend in Tarrytown, NY, at Lyndhurst Estate on June 28 and at the nearby Double Tree Hotel-Tarrytown on June 29. They will answer fan questions, provide information, explain arrangements, and accept fans’ reservation payments at the special “significant savings” price for the trip.
 
Recent SG Online Updates previously announced and detailed the DS Weekend event at the hotel and at Lyndhurst, the historic filming location for the 2 major movies, House of DS,” (1970) and “Night of DS,” (1971).
 
Fans can book for the cruise now and at the DS Weekend in June. Fans also can make reservations now online or by calling Hartford Holidays (phone number and website below). As a special bonus, those who “book by June 30 and qualify will be invited to attend an onboard private Dark Shadows at Sea Cocktail Party,” featuring the DS cast member guests who are sailing with you: JERRY LACY, MARIE WALLACE, KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT, LARA PARKER, and KATHLEEN CODY.
 
You and the guests also will enjoy a variety of shipboard activities: a Costume Party (bring your costume), screenings, guest Q&As and interviews, autographs, photo opportunities, merchandise sales, and more, as well as time to spend visiting each island.
 
The limited-time savings offer is for double occupancy and varies depending on the category of cabin or stateroom. These discount prices run from $818 to $1038 per person. It includes “all onboard meals, shipboard entertainment, port charges, DS registration, and government fees and taxes Final payment is due no later than 75 days prior to the cruise departure.”
 
Information: Call 800-828-4813 or visit http://www.hartfordholidays.com/dsfmartinique2015/Home.html
 
“Fans who have not already booked and are interested in the cruise should call Hartford Holidays at1-800-828-4813 today!”
 
 
**** 4 DS STARS IN 2 “DOCTOR MABUSE” MOVIES – NOW ONLINE
 
Diretor/writer Ansel Faraj asks SG to announce:
 “Please let the DS fans know that now both “Doctor Mabuse’ and ‘Doctor Mabuse: Etiopomar’ are now available to watch on Vimeo On Demand.”
 
The psychological thrillers star four DS actors.  JERRY LACY has the title role as a manipulative sinister mastermind. LARA PARKER and KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT co-star as mysterious clairvoyant sisters with powers of their own. CHRIS PENNOCK is in the sequel as a devious nemesis to Mabuse and the sisters. All four of them are deadly dangerous to everyone in the tormented city of Etiopomar.
 
Here are  the links to each film
 
DOCTOR MABUSE (2013)
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/doctormabuse2013
 
DOCTOR MABUSE: ETIOPOMAR (2014)
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/etiopomar
 
The first movie is available on DVD with bonus materials directly from the DS Festival website:  www.darkshadowsfestival.com
 
The sequel had its world premiere on Wed., April 30, at Los Angeles’ historic Vista Theatre, joined by 3 of the DS stars, Ansel, and many of the cast. Presented by the DS Festival and ShadowGram, the evening event also featured the first screening of the remastered acclaimed 1974 “Dracula” movie by DS creator Dan Curtis. Also shown was Dan’s 2004 pilot for a new DS TV series for Warner Brothers, which the network ultimately declined. A “humorous horror” short by Ansel and starring Chris also was seen. The audience of 100+ enjoyed free guest autographs and photo opportunities, merchandise sales, and a charity auction.

Marcy Robin

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