‘Arrow’ Star Stephen Amell Returns To
Wizard World In Chicago

Stephen Amell, known to millions as the crime-fighting vigilante in the hit TV series “Arrow,” returns to Wizard World at its flagship show, Chicago, this summer.

The Toronto-born Amell has also appeared as a series regular in numerous shows, prominently “Hung,” “Private Practice” and “Heartland.” He also had recurring roles in “New Girl” opposite Zooey Deschanel and on “Private Practice” as the love interest to Amy Brenneman.

If you missed his panel in Philadelphia, you can view it on CONtv here!

Welcome him back to Wizard World when he appears at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., on Saturday and Sunday, August 22-23.

To get tickets, photo ops and autographs to meet Stephen Amell in person, visit www.wizardworld.com.

The “Long Island” Comic Con: A Pop Culture Convention Experience Right in Your Backyard

Garden City, NY — After the success of its past two events in June 2013 and 2014, ETERNAL CON (The Long Island Comic Con) returns with a huge 2-day extravaganza June 13 & 14 2015, taking place at the Cradle of Aviation’s Reckson Center, Garden City, NY.
Show Hours:
Saturday June 13th: 10:00am – 7:00 pm
Sunday June 14th: 10:00am – 5:00pm

This year’s celebrity guests include Gigi Edgley (Farscape, Quantum Apocalypse, Beastmaster), Vernon Wells (Innerspace, Mad Max II- The Road Warrior), Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight, Doctor Who, Heroes), WWE wrestlers Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, Andrew Anderson and Mick Foley, famed voice actor Larry Kenney (Thundercats, Imus In the Morning, Family Guy), and a “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” Original Reunion with Austin St. John, David Yost, Walter Jones, and Karan Ashley. More guests to be announced in the coming weeks.

Among the top names in the comic book industry attending are Ming Chen and Rob Bruce of AMC’s hit “Comic Book Men”, John Romita Jr. (The Amazing Spider-Man, Iron Man, Kick-Ass), Larry Hama (G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Wolverine, Elektra), Bob Camp (G.I. Joe, Conan the Barbarian), Billy Tucci (Shi, The Ring of Fire), Amy Reeder (Batwoman, Madame Xanadu, Fool’s Gold), Ken Kelly (Conan the Barbarian, Tarzan, KISS), and over 70 comic book professionals expected to be in attendance!

Special events for children include “Youngling Training” where young Jedi are invited to join the NY- Jedi instructors in a supervised training session to learn basic Lightsaber choreography & technique. Every child who participates will receive a free lightsaber!

“Fan Films” will be the theme of the 2015 Eternal Con Film Festival as Book, Comic Book, Movie, and TV fans flock to the 350-seat IMAX Theatre for films like “Batgirl Rises”, “E.M.M.A.”, and the Long Island debut of Director Anthony de Lioncourt’s 80’s Style Sci-fi Feature “The Protokon” Starring Jaiden Kaine.

Returning for its second year is the COSPLAY PARADE. This FREE event is open to the public. The parade will begin at 9:00 am on Saturday June 13th of Aviation museums parking lot and proceed along Charles Lindbergh Blvd and lead into the Cradle. More information on the parade is available on the ETERNAL CON website.

One of the biggest events of 2013/2014 was the Cosplay Contest, also in the IMax theatre, with a pre-judging session and a walk-through display. This live event will be simulcast on the IMax screen so everyone in the theatre gets a good look at all the costumes. The contest is open to all cosplayers and fans. For rules and Guidelines, click HERE

Throughout the weekend attendees will have the opportunity for Portfolio Reviews, Gaming tournaments, informative panels, the return of the movie prop gallery showing original costumes and props from classic motion pictures, a Car Show, an expanded Art Show, Cosplay groups, special performances, and a vendor room with over 150 tables of toys, jewelry, clothing, and collectibles.

For convention updates and announcements:
Official Website: www.eternalcon.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/eternalcon
Twitter: www.twitter.com/eternalconexpo

Article and photos by Suzanne Philips

Michael Rooker of “The Walking Dead”. Photo copyright Suzanne Philips

Sean Patrick Flanery of “The Boondock Saints”. Photo copyright Suzanne Philips

Stars Sean Patrick Flanery (The Boondock Saints), Michael Rooker (The Walking Dead) , Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk)  and Jason David Frank (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) helped to kick off the 2015 Wizard World Las Vegas Comic Con today at the High Roller observation wheel.  Members of the press and contest winners from Las Vegas Weekly magazine mingled with the celebs before embarking on the 40 minute ride around the wheel, which has arguably the best views in Las Vegas.

Michael Rooker and Lou Ferrigno. Photo copyright Suzanne Philips

Celebs posed for photos and answered questions about the upcoming convention, which runs Friday – Sunday at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Lou Ferrigno of “The Incredible Hulk”. Photo copyright Suzanne Philips

Lou Ferrigno said that he liked coming to conventions because when he was growing up, there were no conventions – they didn’t exist.  Fans didn’t have a chance to meet their favorite stars and get a photo or an autograph with them.  Now, conventions give the fans the chance to be able to meet their idols.

Sean Patrick Flanery  summed up how many of the stars feel about conventions in the video below:

Jason David Frank of “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”. Photo copyright Suzanne Philips

Jason David Frank spoke a bit about ConTv, which will allow fans to view panels and other cons that they might be unable to attend. This will give fans the feeling of being in the panels and on the floor at the cons that they can’t be at.

The High Roller event was a great start to a weekend of great panels, autograph session and photos at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Jason David Frank

Sean Patrick Flanery

Admission tickets, photo ops and autograph tickets are still available for the convention at http://www.wizardworld.com/home-lasvegas.html

tokidoki, the pop culture brand meaning “sometimes” in Japanese, is thrilled to reveal  product from its fall ’14 London Sole collection as well as tease the 2015 collaboration with Peanuts with an exclusive tote bag.  All the exciting news will be unveiled at the brand’s new 20×20 booth at San Diego Comic-Con July 24 – 27, 2014. The first 100 fans at the booth will receive a free tokidoki x MLB tote, no purchase necessary.

tokidoki will unveil limited-edition product exclusives including tees and hats as well as a 5” Golden Donutella vinyl for $30.00.  A tote bag, made exclusively for Comic-Con, will feature a tokidoki x Peanuts design with an MSRP of $15.00. All apparel and hats will be priced between $20.00 and $30.00.

The new booth provides both an expanded and improved working area within the space to sell product to consumers and private cubicles to work with retailers.  The new space allows ample room for Legno to sign and interact with the brand’s beloved fans.   “We are so excited to unveil our all-new booth in San Diego,’ stated Legno.  “It’s a beautiful way to showcase our collection of characters.”

Legno’s autograph sessions will take place at booth #5145 from 3:00PM – 4:00PM Thursday,7/24, Friday, July 25, and Saturday, 7/26.  Sixty signing passes will be handed out at the booth at the start of each day.

The 2014 Phoenix Comic Con invites you to “embrace your inner geek” during annual convention.

The 2014 Phoenix Comic Con is coming to the Phoenix Convention Center June 5-8th and the annual event brings a slew of guests from the worlds of Television, Film and Books.  Guest of the 4-day event can attend panels on all topics from “Doctor Who” to a Zombie Obstacle Course.

John Barrowman

Celebrities attending this years con include John Barrowman (Torchwood), Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead), Nathan Fillion (Castle), Eliza Dushku (Buffy), John Rhys-Davies (Lord of the Rings), Stephen Amell (Arrow), Adam West (Batman), Danny Glover (Leathal Weapon) and many more.

Stephen Amell of “Arrow”

Nathan Fillion of “Castle”

Attendees can purchase a professional photo op with their fave celebrities to have an 8×10 rememberance of meeting their idols.  Photo ops go on sale tomorrow, Thursday, May 22nd through the con’s website at www.phoenixcomiccon.com.

If you still need to get your tickets for the event, go to www.phoenixcomiccon.com and get yours today!

Check back with CFM for event reports during the con!

Norman Reedus, who plays fan favorite Daryl Dixon on the hit AMC show “The Walking Dead” will appear at the Wizard World Portland Comic Con on January 24-26th at the Oregon Convention Center.

Reedus will be joining fellow “The Walking Dead” cast members Laurie Holden, Michael Rooker and Jon Bernthal at the 3-day event.

Another big draw will be “Sons of Anarchy” stars Ron Perlman who played Clay on the popular XF show and Kim Coates who plays Tig. Wizard World is offering special VIP tickets which include early access, photo ops and autograph sessions for fans of the show.

“Spider Man” and “Avengers” creator Stan Lee will be a fave for attendees as he does meet and greets and photo opportunities on Friday and Saturday of the convention.

Paranormal fans will also be excited by the great line-up of Para-Celebs attending the event including “Ghost Adventures” star Aaron Goodwin, former “Ghost Hunters” star and TAPS co-founder Grant Wilson.

Other celebs on hand include “Evil Dead” and “Burn Notice” star Bruce Campbell, “Nightmare on Elm Street” star Robert Englund, “Star Trek”‘s William Shatner and Elvira.

Guests can purchase autograph tickets and photo ops with their favorite stars and there will be tons of vendors on-hand to pick up those special items from your favorite fandoms.

For all the information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-portland.html.  CFM will be at the Wizard World Portland Comic Con and will bring you all of the info as it happens!

Marvel Will Offer Exclusive Books At All 16 Wizard World Shows In 2014 Beginning With ‘Miracleman #1’ At Portland Comic Con, January 24-26, ‘Miracleman #2’ At New Orleans Comic Con, February 7-9; VIP Attendees Receive Free Color Version; B&W Limited Edition Available For Purchase

Marvel Comics and Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) today announced a program by which VIP attendees at each of the 16 scheduled 2014 Wizard World Comic Con pop culture conventions will receive exclusive variant covers of the best Marvel titles, beginning withMiracleman #1 at Portland Comic Con (January 24-26) and Miracleman #2 at New Orleans Comic Con (Feb. 7-9). The first two limited-edition books, with covers illustrated by comics legend and Eisner Award Hall of Famer Neal Adams, feature interlocking covers, and will be available in both color and black & white sketch editions.

The colored version of Miracleman #1 will be limited to 3,000 copies and provided free at registration to all Wizard World VIP attendees, including any celebrity VIP packages. The Black & White sketch version is limited to just 2,500 copies and will be available for sale at the Wizard World Store on the convention floor. Quantities per purchase may be limited.

Adams is scheduled to be on site at each event to sign copies (autograph fees may apply). Leading professional comic grader CGC will also be on hand to accept books for grading and Signature Series.

“We are incredibly excited to work with Marvel on these limited variant covers,” said Wizard World CEO John Macaluso.  “Our fans will now have the opportunity to collect the hottest monthly Marvel titles drawn by attending artists at Wizard World shows. This is a huge benefit for all attendees.”

“As Wizard World adds shows across America, Marvel is pleased to be a part of their continued expansion,” said Marvel Entertainment SVP of Sales and Publishing David Gabriel. “We’re giving each cover the all-star treatment. With the biggest creators and the best characters on-board, we want each attendee’s Wizard World experience to be as special as possible.”

Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more.  A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A’s, comics-themed sessions, costume contest, movie screenings, evening parties and more.  Sunday is also Kids Day, with an array of activities and programming specially designed for the younger Wizard World fans.

Wizard World Comic Con is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event.  Fans dressed as every imaginable character – and some never before dreamed –  will roam the convention floor, often stopping by the Show Stage, the ideal place to see and be seen.

For more on the 2014 Wizard World Portland Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-portland.html and to learn more about Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, go tohttp://www.wizardworld.com/home-neworleans.html.

The String Cheese Incident band to appear at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park.

-Gather your tribe and deck yourself in Voodoo flavor because Suwannee Hulaween has unveiled its spooktacular schedule for the inaugural festival taking place Oct. 31 – Nov. 2 at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Fla. Featuring no overlapping sets, fans won’t have to miss a single moment of music. The schedule also gives them plenty of time to explore the grounds.

Set at one of the most beautiful outdoor music venues in America, the Spanish moss-soaked trees and fog-covered Spirit Lake provide the perfect backdrop for Halloween madness to ensue.

Suwannee Hulaween encourages participants to conjure creative costume concoctions for their Voodoo party – from Voodoo Dolls and Tribal Krewe to Creole Creatures and Enchanted Alchemists – the possibilities are endless.

Also announced are talented artists-at-large Natalie Cressman (Trey Anastasio Band

) and Nick Cassarino (The Nth Power), who will be sprinkling their musical touch on sets throughout the weekend along with performers Savi Fernandez Band and Eliot Mess.

To check out the artists’ and events schedule go to Suwannee Hulaween.com.

Suwannee Hulaween Lineup includes The String Cheese Incident (3 nights), STS9 (late night), Big Gigantic (late night), Emancipator, Conspirator, Steve Kimock & Friends, Suwannee Bluegrass Surprise, Future Rock, Eliot Lipp (live band & DJ set), Brock Butler, Jennifer Hartswick, Van Ghost, Moon Taxi, The Main Squeeze, Manic Focus, Prophet Massive, Up Until Now (with special guests), Thibault, Applebutter Express, The Heard, Catfish Alliance, Vlad the Inhaler, Sir Charles, Savi Fernandez Band, Eliot Mess, Satoru, DJ Jody Litvack and Come Back Alice.

Artists at large include Natalie Cressman (Trey Anastasio Band) and Nick Cassarino (The Nth Power).

Suwannee Hulaween Links for tickets and info:

www.suwanneehulaween.com; www.facebook.com/suwanneehulaween;

Twitter + Instagram: @HulaweenFL (#HulaweenFL);

www.youtube.com/HulaweenFL;

Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park Links:

www.MusicLivesHere.com;www.facebook.com/musicliveshere;

Twitter: @SOSMP (#Suwannee);

American Red Cross and Loose Arrow band Clover Fire benefit at Win River Casino Event Center.

The devastating northern California fire destroyed 68 residences and 128 outbuildings and damaged 5 residences and 10 outbuildings. Over 8,000 acres were burned in one of California’s worst fires.

The Red Cross and Win River is sponsoring a family friendly fundraiser that will include kid activities, raffle prizes and concert by the Loose Arrow band.

Join the fun starting at 7pm Friday, September 27th at the Win River Casino Event Center.

Adults: $10

Children 5-17: $5

Families: $25

$1,000 grand prize Sept. 7 in the Battle of the Bands contest and a booking date at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park!

Sign up now for this great event on the banks of the Suwannee River!

Could your band use a little extra cash for travel? Want to be able to say you won over a bunch of great bands in the Battle of the Bands at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Fla? The Sept. 7 Battle of the Bands at the SOSMP will produce a winning band that will walk away with bragging rights, a $1,000 grand prize and a booking date at the SOSMP‘s Music Hall! It doesn’t get much better than this!

How do you win it? First you sign up right away by calling Brittney at the SOSMP at 386-364-1683 or Teena at 386-365-3315! You may also email them at brittney@musicliveshere.com or teena@musicliveshere.com. All entries must include a demo CD or MP3, entry forms completely filled out and signed by all band members and be received by 5 p.m. Sept. 2, 2013. All bands entering must be at the SOSMP by 6 p.m. Sept. 7 and be available from 7 p.m. – 1 a.m. to play. Rules and regulations will be provided to each band.

If you plan to bring a crowd of friends, fans and relatives to the show to cheer you on, make plans now to rent overnight accommodations and enjoy the SOSMP for the weekend.

For reservations for RVs, campers, to rent beautiful cabins or primitive camping spaces or for more info on the SOSMP, please go to www.musicliveshere.com, email spirit@musicliveshere.com or call the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) at 386-364-1683.

The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is located at 3076 95^th Drive, Live Oak, Fla, 32060, 4.5 miles south of Interstate 75 and 4.5 miles north of Interstate 10 off US 129. Keep an eye out for the SOSMP sign and white painted board fence!

Scarefest 2013 continues to add special guests and events to their lineup for the September 13-15th show at the Lexington Convention Center in Lexington, K Y.

Rutina Wesley from “True Blood” Copyright Portrait Face Studios

Adding to the lineup of “True Blood” stars at the 2013 event are Rutina Wesley who plays Tara on the hit show and Jim Parrack who played Hoyt.  They will be joining Sam Trammell who plays Sam Merlotte and Janina Gavankar who played Luna.

Jim Parrack from “True Blood”

Also added to the event for this year will be Sam Witwer who plays Aidan on the Syfy show “Being Human”.

Sam Witwer from Syfy’s “Being Human”

They will join celebs such as “The Walking Dead”‘s Chandler Riggs, Josh Gates from “Destination Truth” and Paranormal stars such as Aaron Goodwin from “Ghost Adventures”, Steve Gonsalves, Dave Tango and Grant Wilson from “Ghost Hunters” and John Zaffis from “Haunted Collector”.

For more information on the 2013 Scarefest or to purchase tickets, visit http://scarefestcon.com.

Tap into Tehama is coordinated by a small group of ambitious visionaries looking to create an event that shares the community spirit of our growing area with locals and visitors alike.

Our event will feature…

• A musical performance from Ellis and the Alchemists

• A wine garden featuring a variety of regional vineyards

• Shuttle services for attendees exiting the event

• A host of 25+ breweries, sampling their finest beers…

The rapid development of micro-brew over the course of the past two decades has strong roots in the Northern California region. The likes of Sierra Nevada, Eel River, and Lost Coast have drawn national attention to our area… Though as the number of breweries grow, there is often more varieties available than most beer enthusiasts can readily sample and enjoy.

PURCHASE TICKETS

Breweries

Sierra Nevada
Inspired by the nearby Sierra Nevada Mountains, our beers are designed to be as bold, wild and unwavering as those storied granite peaks. With respect to tradition and an unbridled passion for innovation, Sierra Nevada beers are inspired by the philosophy that anything is possible. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of craft beer and we look forward to the day that flavorful beers are the standard throughout the world.

Ninkasi
Ninkasi Brewing Company is dedicated to brewing the highest quality craft beers in support of culture, community, and the uniqueness of each individual and their passions—while evoking as much enjoyment as possible along the way! we believe in and are committed to sharing experiences that create value for our customers, our partners, and our communities in service to our core purpose: to Perpetuate Better Living. Beer is a staple of civilization. Believe in the Goddess.

Mad River
Brew Master Bob Smith’s dream to open a small brewery specializing in craft beers started in the late seventies. In 1977 Bob became a member of the original group that founded the “Humbrewers Guild”. Excursions to buy brewing supplies led Bob to Ken Grossman’s Homebrew Shop in Chico, California. After Ken shared his plans to build a brewery in Chico to be called Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Bob became determined to found a similar brewery in Humboldt County. Bob’s contact with Ken becomes pivatol in the founding of Mad River. In the spring of 1989 Sierra Nevada, having outgrown its starting brewery and with a new larger plant under construction, offered to sell their original equipment to Smith. At this point the micro brewery business in general had proven its viability and the overall financial climate had changed so financing looked possible. Smith developed a prospectus and by fall found the investors necessary to establish the corporation known as Mad River Brewing Company.

Lagunitas
The Lagunitas Brewing Co. was not so much an act of ordinary ‘foundling’ as it was willed into being by the unspoken desire of supportive beer-lovers in Northern California after which they continued to nurture their creation and urged us forward to fulfill the unifying needs of that same beer-loving diaspora from coast to coast and beyond. It is good to have friends!

21st Amendment
In 2000, Nico Freccia and Shaun O’Sullivan founded the 21st Amendment Brewery in San Francisco’s historic South Park neighborhood. The popular brewpub is now at the heart of the new city center, just south of the financial district and only two blocks from the San Francisco Giants baseball park. In addition to eight rotating taps of multiple award-winning hand-crafted house beers, the pub has been voted “Best Brewpub”, “Best Burger” and “Best Happy Hour” by the San Francisco press.

Speakeasy
Speakeasy has been making great craft beer in San Francisco since first opening in 1997. Our flagships are Big Daddy IPA, Prohibition Ale, and the seasonal releases Scarlett Red Rye and Tallulah Extra Pale Ale. With a love for the sinister and the underground, Speakeasy operates out of a corner of this city once known as Butchertown.

Eel River
As avid home-brewers, co-owners Ted Vivatson and Margaret Frigon had a vision of excellent hand-crafted beer and great food in historic surroundings. The vision came to fruition in 1995 and the beer began to flow at the former site of the Clay Brown Redwood lumber mill in Fortuna, California.

ACE
We have been making ACE ciders for 15 years in the beautiful Sebastopol area of Sonoma County in California; right along side of famous world renowned wine makers.  Thanks to Ace Hard Cider – America’s Best – the cider business in America is growing rapidly, There really is a refreshing alternative to simply beer and it’s Ace’s!

Lost Coast
The Lost Coast Brewery and Café began with a common dream.  In 1986 Barbara Groom, a pharmacist, and Wendy Pound, a family counselor, wondered what it would require to start their own brewpub.  After years of experimental home brewing, planning and studying, which included visiting scores of pubs in England & Wales, Barbara and Wendy were ready to transform their dream into a reality.

Fall River
Fall River Brewing Company was founded during the winter of 2011 when John and Amanda Hutchings wrote out separate “bucket” lists. One of the items on both lists was the desire to own their own business. John, the founder and co-owner of the company, had been a home brewer and had developed a passion for the craft. He had found something that he genuinely enjoyed doing and would spend many nights brewing beer until the early hours of the morning. This passion continued to grow as John learned more about the craft. From this, John and Amanda decided to create Fall River Brewing Company and share the passion for craft beer to those within the Intermountain area.And More…

Billy Currington

A guaranteed great night of music and entertainment for all when the Cascade presents platinum-selling country music star Billy Currington, who is set to bring his high-energy show to the Cascade Theatre on Tuesday, July 23^rd at 7:30pm.

Billy Currington burst onto the country music scene in 2003 and has since sold over 11 million albums and garnered an impressive number of Top 10 hits, including “Pretty Good At Drinkin’ Beer,” “That’s How Country Boys Roll,” “People Are Crazy,” “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right” and “Good Directions.” Touring with the likes of Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley and Sugarland, Billy has earned a reputation as a hard-working entertainer who puts everything he’s got into his shows every night. “With his rich tenor and relaxed delivery, Billy Currington knows how to put a tear in your beer,” Billboard says. ”Currington sings that he’s ‘not known for doing a lot,’ but he’s certainly found a way to do something that’s undeniably his own.”

“His talent and charm have made crowds fall in love with him.”
-Carrie Underwood

Tickets are $64 – $84 and are available at the Cascade Theatre Box Office at 1733 Market Street in Redding, by phone at (530) 243-8877 or directly through the Cascade Theatre website at www.cascadetheatre.org. The 2013-14 Cascade Theatre Performance Series is generously sponsored by US Bank and Jefferson Public Radio.

radiosepia band Matt Monaghan (Manchester, UK)– Guitar and Voice
Manu López (Canary Islands) – Bass and Voice
Marta Torres (Barcelona) – Violin
Enric Ponsa (Barcelona) – Percussion/Drums.
‘The Evil Seed’ (Buffalo, USA) – Mandolin/Xylo

Walk&Talk Azores Festival the most exotic and genuine public art destination.

Walk&Talk, the International Public Art Festival which is shaking the artistic community and turning the Azores into an excellence destination for creative tourists from around the world, returns through July 27th. Alexandre Farto (Vhils), Mark Jenkins, Okuda and REMED, are four among the 80 creators, from 11 nationalities, who have already participated in the festival and signed some of the 62 interventions that currently give São Miguel island the status of living and democratic museum, mapping the Azores in the new creative regions script.
Liqen Jakala (ES), W&T 2012
Each year Walk&Talk Azores Festival gathers new talents and prominent contemporary art scene names that found in the exoticism and authenticity of this Atlantic archipelago an exceptional context to develop their work, sharing genuine cultural and co‐creation experiences with the local community. Thanks to the growing Walk&Talk creative dynamics, besides the famous “Furnas” and “Sete Cidades” lagoon, today São Miguel island has also a public art museum, where visitors and Azorean can freely enjoy a circuit composed of over 62 contemporary artistic interventions.

Mural painting, installation, sculpture, dance, music, video ‐ from visual arts to performing arts and architecture, Walk&Talk Festival is based on an artistic residency model that encourages creation in permanent dialogue with public space. For this year’s edition the festival promoters promise to reinforce the bold, genuine and collaborative features that define the event, where they want to gather more than 50 artists. Walk&Talk Festival was founded in 2011 by two young Azorean, Diana Sousa (27 years old) and Jesse James (25 years old), is part of the growing Azorean cultural momentum and has turn into one of its most active agents by positioning the region as a must‐visit destination for artists and people who follow the international art scene.

Besides being an emerging event on the international art calendar, Walk&Talk Azores is a peer gathering, relaxed and collaborative art event that allows participant creators to discover the Azores in an unprecedented way ‐ as transdisciplinary and artistic contamination context, which transforms the visit into a real creative tourism experience. People who didn’t have the Azores as a priority destination get the opportunity to discover a unique environment and become spontaneous ambassadors of their creative experiences.

A case study to follow: Walk&Talk Azores Festival has particular relevance because it illustrates the transformation of the tourism image of a territory, from its “disneyfied” projection, based on the reproduction of conventional tourist codes and icons, throughout creative innovation by promoting genuine experiences, as rich and diverse as its visitor’s interests.

Crowdfunding campaign: Until July 4th Walk&Talk Azores is promoting a funds raising campaign to help support this year’s festival edition. Fans and followers may contribute with donations starting at 10 euro’s to help build and improve its production and artistic program, that will gather over 50 Portuguese and foreign artists in São Miguel island. Big fans, with donations over 500 euro’s, can see
their names drawn by an artist in a huge mural or be guests of honor, entitled to a special creative tourism package that includes travel and accommodation, during the festival. For more information and contributions, please visit: www.indiegogo.com/projects/walk‐talk‐public‐art‐festival.

About Walk&Talk Azores Festival:
• Was created in 2011 and boosts a set of activities intended to introduce new aesthetic perspectives in the local cultural scene, affirming the street as an inhabited space, attended, participated ‐ the ideal place for art sharing;
• Streamlines live interventions in public space and a dynamic artistic program characterized by its bold, collaborative and genuine character;
• Is responsible for the creation of a living and democracy museum on São Miguel island, which today owns more than 62 public art interventions by 80 Portuguese and foreign creators;
• Gathers the patronage the Azores Government, through the Regional Youth and Tourism Directorates, the support of Ponta Delgada and Ribeira Grande Municipalities, other public and private partners, including local companies and citizens who donate, among other goods, spaces for the artistic interventions;
• For more information, please visit: www.walktalkazores.org or www.facebook.com/walktalkmovement

About the Anda&Fala ‐ Cultural Interpretation:
• A nonprofit cultural association dedicated to the promotion of public space and social intervention through art, it enhances local culture and heritage and contributes to the artistic education of the Azorean population;
• It was created in 2011 by Diana Sousa and Jesse James with the vision to stimulate and promote the Azores through cultural investment, catalyzing contemporary artistic expressions that are unusual in peripheral contexts and insular regions;
• Assumes an active role in the development of creative industries and regional culture, highlighting it as a strategic sector for the Azores social and economic growth;
• Works in partnership with other cultural associations and entities within the Walk&Talk Festival network, positioning itself as a co‐creator agent in the Azorean creative ecosystem.

For more information, please contact: Sílvia Escórcio
M +351 91 665 54 56
T +351 21 807 45 54
E. communication@walktalkazores.org

Paranormal Researcher John Zaffis joins The Scarefest 2013 as a featured guest.

“Haunted Collector” Star John Zaffis – Photo by: David Welker/Syfy

John Zaffis is a legend in the Paranormal world.  With nearly forty years of Paranormal experience, Zaffis is considered one of the world’s foremost experts in the field.

Zaffis’ early training came at the hands of his uncle and aunt, Ed and Lorraine Warren, both respected demonologists,  well-known for their work on the Amityville Horror case.

Zaffis is a respected lecturer and conference guest and runs the Museum of the Paranormal, located in Stratford, Connecticut.  A veteran of numerous television programs, Zaffis is currently starring in Syfy’s “Haunted Collector” with his daughter Aimee, son Chris and team members Brian J. Cano, Jason Gates and Jesslyn Brown. The show follows the team as they travel around the country to help people experiencing Paranormal activity.

John Zaffis Photo by Suzanne Philips/CFM

John Zaffis is a great addition to the 2013 Scarefest’s Paranormal lineup which includes “Ghost Adventures” Star Aaron Goodwin, Josh Gates of “Destination Truth”  and “Ghost Hunters” stars Steve Gonsalves and Dave Tango.

The 2013 Scarefest will be held September 13-15th at the Lexington Convention Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://thescarefest.com/.

Texas Frightmare weekend runs May 3-5th at the Hyatt Regency Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport and features celebrities from shows such as “The Walking Dead”, “Halloween”, “The Boondock Saints”, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and more.

The Hyatt Regency at the Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport is gearing up for the 2013 Texas Frightmare Weekend.  Conceived by Loyd and Sue Cryer in 2005 as a three-day horror convention, the event takes place annually in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. True to its motto, “The Southwest’s Premier Horror Convention”, their goal is to provide fans with an unrivaled experience by celebrating all aspects of genre films. Texas Frightmare Weekend hosts celebrity appearances, autograph signings, screenings, exclusive parties and horror memorabilia vendors from all over the country. The event is also extremely proud to have featured the rising talents of many Texas “Frightmakers” in screenings, panel discussions and Q & A’s.

After humble beginnings at the tiny Grapevine Convention Center in Grapevine, TX, TFW (as it has begun to be called by attendees) is arguably the largest horror convention in the nation. The event boasts over 10,000 attendees annually and has hosted genre legends such as George A. Romero, Clive Barker, Malcom McDowell, Robert Englund, John Carpenter, Tobe Hooper, Cary Elwes and hundreds more.

In 2012 the event moved to the Hyatt Regency inside the DFW to make room for its growing fan base. The new venue provides 93,000 square feet of event space (compared to the Grapevine Convention Center at 23,500 square feet) and 800 rooms.

Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus), Carol (Melissa Suzanne McBride), Michonne (Danai Gurira), Maggie Greene (Lauren Cohan), Glenn (Steven Yeun) and Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) – The Walking Dead – Season 3, Episode 16 – Photo Credit: Gene Page/AMC

This year will see celebrities including “The Walking Dead” stars John Bernthal, Lauren Cohan, Chandler Riggs, Lew Temple, Nick Gomez, Vincent Ward and Norman Reedus.  Reedus will also team up with Sean Patrick Flanery, his Co-star from “The Boondock Saints”.  Some of the other featured celebs for the weekend will include Gary and Jake Busey, Nick Castle (Halloween), Denise Crosby (Pet Cemetary), Michael Faust (Face Off), James Hampton (Teen Wolf), Heather Langenkamp (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Virginia Madsen (Dune), Patricia Quinn (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), Chris Sarandon (Fright Night) and more.

There will also be screenings and panels throughout the weekend and opportunities for fans to get a photo or autograph with their favorite stars.

For ticket and hotel information visit www.texasfrightmareweekend.com.

Matt Bomer photo by Suzanne Phiips/CFM

Matt Bomer, star of USA Network’s hit series White Collar, has joined the panel for the World Premiere of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s Superman: Unbound this Friday, March 29 at 6:00 p.m. as part of the WonderCon marquee evening event in the Anaheim Convention Center.

As the voice of Superman, Bomer will headline the post-screening panel discussion alongside Castle star Molly Quinn (the voice of Supergirl), producer/director James Tucker (Justice League), screenwriter Bob Goodman (Warehouse 13, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns) and eight-time Emmy Award-winning dialogue director Andrea Romano (Batman: The Dark Knight Returns). Moderator Gary Miereanu will guide the proceedings, offering glimpses into future DC Universe Animated Original Movies, and exclusive prizes for some lucky fans in attendance.

In Superman: Unbound, a destructive force is devastating planets across the galaxy – with Earth next in its sights – and even Superman may not be capable of halting the destruction alone. Based on the Geoff Johns/Gary Frank 2008 DC Comics release “Superman: Brainiac,” the film’s stellar voicecast also includes John Noble (Fringe, The Lord of the Rings films) as Brainiac, and Stana Katic (Castle) as Lois Lane. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Superman: Unbound will be released on Blu-ray, DVD, OnDemand and For Download on May 7, 2013.

Prior to the premiere, the Superman: Unbound panelists Quinn, Tucker, Goodman and Romano will sign WonderCon-exclusive mini-posters from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at the DC Entertainment booth.

For Tickets for Wondercon visit http://www.comic-con.org/wca/attending-show.

FORENSIC PSYCHIATRISTS AND LAWYERS PUT SURVIVORS OF ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE ON TRIAL

WonderCon 2013 Panel Applies Real-Life Law and Forensic Psychiatry to Post Zombie Apocalyptic World

Canary in the Coalmine

Mike Marshall, Darol Anger, Travelin’ McCourys, Peter Rowan, Jim Lauderdale, Old Crow Medicine Show, Jerry Douglas, Mosier Brothers, Mickey Abraham and Acoustic Ensemble, Canary In The Coalmine and more during 17th Annual Suwannee Springfest March 21-24 at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park!

The Travelin’ McCourys

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SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK, LIVE OAK, FLA –
American Roots music is alive and well and this weekend, March 21-24, at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Fla, the 17th Annual Suwannee Springfest will again fill the air with the sweet sounds of fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars and other music instruments played by some of America‘s greatest musicians. Some of the most famous Americana singers/songwriters/musicians in America will be on hand to bring Americana Roots Music to life.

Leftover Salmon Band

Artists this year include Old Crow Medicine Show, Jerry Douglas, Peter Rowan, Leftover Salmon, Keller and the Keels, Donna The Buffalo, Mike Marshall, Darol Anger, Travelin’ McCourys, Scythian, Cornmeal, Elephant Revival, Jim Lauderdale, Red Baraat, Mamajowali (featuring Joe Craven, Mamadou Sidibe and Walter Strauss), Tornado Rider, Larry Keel and Natural Bridge, Dread Clampitt, The Mosier Brothers, Tony Furtado Band, The Hackensaw Boys, Bill Evans’ Soulgrass, Shane Pruitt Band, Spirit Family Reunion, Nathan Moore, Dangermuffin, The Whetherman, Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, Sol Driven Train, Applebutter Express, Nikki Talley, Jon Stickley Trio, Steve Pruett Back From the Brink, Sarah Mac Band, The Screaming J’s, The New 76ers, Von Grey, Grant Farm, Jonathan Scales’ Fourchestra, Big Cosmo, Habanero Honeys, Quartermoon, Sloppy Joe, Canary In The Coalmine, Red Clay Revival, Free Range Roosters, Mickey Abraham and Acoustic Ensemble, Bobby Miller, Billy Gilmore and also Wanderfoot.

Dread Clampitt performing with entire band.

Suwannee Springfest marks its 17th year in 2013. The festival has been continuously produced at The SOSMP north of Live Oak every year. Well-known and highly-regarded among discerning fans and media, the event consistently features some of the world’s finest performers in New and Traditional Folk, Roots Rock, Bluegrass and Newgrass, Singer/Songwriter, Acoustic Blues, Cajun/Zydeco and other forms of American Roots music. Those musical sub-genres are now collectively referred to as Americana music, a style growing rapidly in acceptance and popularity which generally incorporates respect for and recognition of traditional music forms presented through a completely contemporary framework and approach. In other words, it’s a fantastic festival filled with some of the greatest music in America!

Old Crow Medicine Show photo.

Music begins Thursday, March 21, in the Amphitheater at 3 p.m. with Nathan Moore. Shows will continue in the amphitheater and on the Porch Stage into the early morning hours. Friday, March 22, will see Habanero Honeys, Quartermoon, Applebutter Express, Grandpa’s Cough Medicine entertain while The Travelin’ McCourys will close the night on the amphitheater stage beginning at 12:45 a.m. Saturday! Music begins again at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, on the Porch Stage with Mickey Abraham and Acoustic Ensemble followed on various stages by Grammy award winner Jim Lauderdale, Sloppy Joe, Donna The Buffalo, Mosier Brothers with Peter Rowan from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. on the Amphitheater stage, Mike Marshal and Darol Anger and others making the music ring throughout the 800-acre music park and campground. Sunday, March 24, the festival will wind down with Mamajowali beginning the day on the Porch Stage at noon and The Mosier Brothers closing that stage from 5:30 – 6:30. The Amphitheater stage will open at 11 a.m. with Mickey Abraham and Acoustic Ensemble, followed by Jim Lauderdale at 12:30, Peter Rowan and Friends at 2:15, Jerry Douglas at 4:15 and Donna The Buffalo closing the festival with their show from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Don’t miss a minute of this great Americana Roots music festival.

Peter Rowan by Tim Benko.

TICKETS:

Event tickets include all 4 days of music and fun plus 4 nights of primitive camping. Camping upgrades (RV sites and cabin rentals) are available through The SOSMP. Guests may call The SOSMP office at 386-364-1683 or email
spirit@musicliveshere.com to reserve campsites and to inquire about trail fees and available golf carts. To learn more about the artists, go to www.musicliveshere.com and click on Suwannee Springfest under events.

Weekend Passes: $165 advance per person; gate price $180;
Kids under 12 free. All weekend passes include music and camping Thursday – Sunday nights. All taxes and fees included, no refunds.

Saturday and Sunday:
$115 per person. Saturday and Sunday passes include two days of music and camping and are available at the gate only.

Single Day Tickets person
: Thursday – $50; Friday – $ 65; Saturday – $75; Sunday – $50. Day tickets do not include camping and are available at the gate only

Student & Military Tickets:
Advance $135. Students and military members must show current, non-expired ID at the gate, along with their advanced-price ticket. Advanced-price ticket holders who do not show ID will be charged the gate price of $180. There will be no gate sales of Student or Military tickets. No refunds.

Kids Tickets:
Kids 12 and under are free!

The SOSMP’s SOS Café and Restaurant on the porch and inside the Music Hall will be open and have available delicious food at regular prices and a full service bar throughout the event. There will also be dozens of food and drink vendors, arts and crafts and clothing vendors. Artists will be performing inside the Music Hall throughout the festival.

If you would like to make reservations for RV parking, cabins, primitive camping or camper parking for the SOSMP or to purchase tickets for upcoming events, call 386-364-1683, email
spirit@musicliveshere.com or go to www.musicliveshere.com.

Other upcoming festivals and events include Purple Hatter’s Ball, Wanee with the Allman Brothers, Suwannee River Jam Auditions, The Ultimate Redneck Wedding Game Show, Ms. Suwannee River Jam Daisy Duke Style contest, Suwannee River Jam and much, much more.

The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is centrally located at 3076 95th Drive, 4.5 miles north of Live Oak, Fl off US 129 at the famous Suwannee River. The SOSMP is located 4.5 miles south of Interstate 75 and 4.5 miles north of Interstate 10 off US 129. Keep an eye out for the SOSMP sign and white painted board fence!

The Allman Brothers Band

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The Allman Brothers are bringing the Wanee Festival back to the beautiful Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) once again April 18-20 and with them will be Widespread Panic (playing twice), Gov’t Mule, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Leon Russell, Towner of Power, Les Claypool’s Duo De Twang, Electric Hot Tuna, Maceo Parker, Steel Pulse, North Mississippi Allstars, Blackberry Smoke, Galactic and Friends, The Greyboy Allstars, Voice of the Wetland All-Stars featuring Tab Benoit, Cyril Neville, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Jumpin Johnny Sansone, Waylon Thibodeaux, Johnny Vidacovich; Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio, The Lee Boys, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, The Revivalists, Monophonics, Boombox, Oli Brown Band, Flannel Church, The Yeti Trio and Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch.

The Allman Brothers  will play twice during this nationally popular festival held at the SOSMP on the banks of the famous Suwannee River in Live Oak, Fla!

Widespread Panic band

General admission tickets are $205 through April 8 for all ages plus applicable fees. Annual Wanee Wednesday Happy Hour is included in your general admission festival ticket along with three nights primitive camping April 18-20, music from 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18 and two full days of music Friday and Saturday, April 19-20. Camping Wednesday night is an additional fee

VIP tickets for all ages are $475 plus applicable fees and include access to VIP ONLY Pre-Party, catered lunch and dinner Friday and Saturday night, discounted alcoholic beverages, free soda and snacks, special concert viewing area, private restrooms, commemorative Wanee 2013 poster and commemorative Wanee 2013 T-Shirt. Tickets may be purchased through tix@musictoday.com, charge by phone at 1-800-594-TIXX (8499) or go to https://www.elevate.com/boxoffice/?cref=562ddfb4-442c-4cac-9d65-fc105aeb2fbd for Wanee tickets.

Produced by Live Nation, Wanee is one of the most popular festivals in the USA.

Michael Franti

For more information about The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, to make reservations for RV parking, campers, primitive camping or cabin rental for Wanee and the many other upcoming events, please call 386-364-1683, email spirit@musicliveshere.com or go to www.musicliveshere.com. Upcoming SOSMP events include SpringFest, Suwannee River Jam Auditions Final, Ultimate Redneck Wedding Game Show, 2013 Suwannee River Jam and much, much more.

The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is centrally located at 3076 95^th Drive 4.5 miles north of Live Oak, Fl off US 129 at the famous Suwannee River. The park is 4.5 miles south of Interstate 75 and 4.5 miles north of Interstate 10 off US 129. Keep an eye out for the SOSMP sign and white painted board fence!

Tedeschi Trucks Band

Teddy MacElvis is one of the tribute artists from across the US will compete with the winner vying for the world championship in Memphis later this year

SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK, LIVE OAK, FLA –

Elvis fans, it is your time to enjoy a weekend of Elvis tributes from some of the best tribute artists in the nation! The annual Ted “Teddy MacElvis” McMullen I’ll Remember You Elvis Tribute Artist contest Jan. 25-27 will bring dozens of Elvis Tribute Artists to the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Fla to compete!

Among those expected are Michael Hoover and his wife, Bobby, who own The Images of the King Competition and hold the World Championship Competition in Memphis every year in August. The “I Remember You Elvis Tribute Artist Contest” operates under the auspices of the Images of the King and is a preliminary contest of the Images of the King World Championship.

Michael Hoover will perform during this spectacular weekend and assist Ted McMullen with the program.

The big weekend actually gets underway Thursday night with Ted McMullen’s regular karaoke night in the Music Hall where the audience may perform. You never know who might be present to perform or who is looking for talent! Admission is free.

Friday night, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. begins the karaoke party with contestants entertaining their fans throughout the evening in the Music Hall. Admission Friday night is $10 per person at the door. All food and drinks extra.

Saturday, Jan. 26 is the big day with competition beginning at 1 p.m. in the Music Hall. The winner of this contest will receive a cash prize and be automatically entered into the “Images of the King” contest to compete for World Champion. There will be a break in the afternoon with final competition beginning at 6 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 27, at 8 a.m., Ted McMullen and contestants will entertain with gospel music in the Music Hall. Free admission. All food and drinks extra.

TICKETS

GENERAL ADMISSION

– General admission Saturday for adults or children is $25 per person, regardless of when you arrive. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling the SOSMP at 386-364-1683.

RESERVED SEATING

– Reserved seating for adults or children on Saturday will be $40 per person regardless of when you arrive. Reserved seating tickets must be purchased prior to 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. All food and drinks extra for general admission and reserved. Groups should purchase tickets at the same time to guarantee seating together. To purchase reserved seating, call the SOSMP at 386-364-1683 in advance.

TO COMPETE –

If you are an Elvis Tribute Artist and would like to compete, you may call Marcie at 904-966-2972. Entry fee for an adult is $50, youth are free. If you wish to enter, you must do so by Jan. 15 in order to get your biography and photo into the program.

Michael Hoover will be competing at the “I’ll Remember You Elvis Tribute Artist Competition” Jan. 25-27 at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park.

TO MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR THE WEEKEND –

For more information about the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, to make reservations for RV parking, campers, primitive camping or cabin rental for this and other events, please call 386-364-1683, email spirit@musicliveshere.com or go to www.musicliveshere.com. Bicycling, golf cart rental, hiking, jogging, canoeing, bird watching, fishing, disc golf are among the many activities available during your stay at the beautiful Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park.

You may also contact the SOSMP to inquire about any of the many other exciting events coming up such as the AURA Music & Arts Festival, SpringFest, Wanee with the Allman Brothers, Suwannee River Jam Auditions, 2013 Suwannee River Jam and more.

The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is located at 3076 95^th Drive 4.5 miles north of Live Oak, Fl off US 129 at the famous Suwannee River. The park is 4.5 miles south of Interstate 75 and 4.5 miles north of Interstate 10 off US 129. Keep an eye out for the SOSMP sign and white painted board fence!

Vote and name your own mouthy rapper. How about ChinBoy?

Listerine has linked generations together for more than 100 years, it is one of the most recognized brands in the world.  Killing 97% of the germs in you whole mouth it stands out as the most tested mouthwash available. Unlike brushing or flossing, which works on only 25% of the mouth, Listerine works on the whole mouth.

Listerine has launched their official Twitter account and a new digital campaign ‘Mouth Off’ which aims to raise awareness of all the things people put their mouths through everyday. Fans can follow the official Listerine account @MouthOff_UK. Fans will also have the opportunity to suggest their own rapper personalities, by using #BadForMyMouthRapper.

Sissel Gynnild, Assistant Brand Manager for Listerine® says: “We are particularly interested in talking to younger adults with the YouTube campaign to help them reconsider all the things they put their mouth through. By including some amazing British rappers in our videos, we hope people will find the content engaging and fun”.

Mouth Off the rap battle where the dirtiest mouths get rinsed by Listerine Total Care. Join our host MC Total Care and pick and judge your own rap battles. Pick from 6 of the grimiest mouths spittin the finest flows and then see how they stack-up against MC.TC.

Pick from:

Sir Rap’Shallot
Pen’alty
Anna Key
Pic’n’Mix
Lil’ Finger
Miss Tea

The Listerine® Mouth Off is hosted by MC Total Care in a battle between the mouth’s worst enemies to resolve who seriously is the ‘baddest’ for the mouth. MC Total Care will announce the winner who will then be followed by the ultimate beat-down rap. Wannabe rappers will soon be eliminated cause none of them is bad enough to beat Listerine® Total Care.

Bonnie Raitt will be appearing at Magnolia Fest, SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK, LIVE OAK, FLA

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Listen up fellow music and festival lovers, the 16th Annual MagnoliaFest is arriving Oct. 18-21 at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park on the famous Suwannee River in Live Oak, Fla with a HUGE lineup of fantastic artists. Artists include renowned American blues singer, songwriter, musician, slide guitar player and winner of nine Grammys Bonnie Raitt, multi-award-winning bluegrass group the Del McCoury Band, singer-songwriter, musician and winner of 12 Grammys Emmylou Harris, multi-Grammy winner Jim Lauderdale, Paul Barrere & Fred Tackett (Of Little Feat), JJ Grey & Mofro, Mickey Hart Band, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Donna the Buffalo, Jimmy Herring Band, Anders Osborne, The Lee Boys, New Orleans Suspects, Col Bruce Hampton, The Mosier Brothers, Tornado Rider, Honey Island Swamp Band, Sloppy Joe, Truth & Salvage, Kristy Lee, Flannel Church, Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, Quartermoon, Cathy Lee, Big Cosmo & Friends, Steve Pruett’s Back from the Brink, Jon Stickley Trio w/ Lyndsay Pruett, Canary in the Coalmine, Bonnie Blue, Klob, Saltwater Grass, JacksonVegas, Sentropolis, Simplified, Cope, Juke, Jason Lamar, Oscar Mike, Acoustic Ensemble, Farther Along: The Music & Life of Gram Parsons and more! This festival is lining up to the best MagnoliaFest yet!

The Del McCoury Band is a bluegrass band started by McCroury back in 1967.

The weather and setting are perfect and the music will flow through the pines and live oaks for four full days of fun, relaxation and festival atmosphere with many great vendors including food, clothing and more.

Emmylou Harris has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide, garnered a remarkable 12 Grammy Awards. Join her at Magnolia Fest!

Events kick off Thursday, Oct. 18 and continue through Sunday, Oct. 21, on a variety of stages around the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. Additionally, there will be the free Music Farmers Workshop stage with workshops ongoing from 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Workshops (bring your instruments) will include guitar with Tom Nelly, finger style blues guitar with Arvid Smith, ukuleles and parlour banjo with Jeff Sachs and Sloppy Joe, mandolin with Mickey Abraham, songwriting with Will Kimbrough, fiddle with Lyndsay Pruett, sing along jam session with Big Cosmo and Beth Judy, Banjo with Jeff Mosier, acoustic ensemble with Mickey Abraham, slide guitar with Arvid Smith and song and poetry circle with Cathy Lee and friends. Don’t miss these once in a lifetime opportunities.

JJ Grey & MOFRO is a soul/funk/R&B/blues/southern rock band from Jacksonville, Florida.

General Admission

4 day advance
$165 through Oct. 16, 4 day gate $180, Student/military $125 through Oct. 16, $165 gate; Patron Sponsorship $650. Advance and gate 4-day tickets include primitive camping.

Single day tickets
do not include primitive camping. Available for Thursday $50, Friday $70, Saturday $70, Sunday $50, gate only. Children 12 and under admitted free. For all questions regarding online ticket purchases, please contact the Elevate Support Team at support@elevate.com or 877-569-7767.

Festival-style seating will be in effect; first come, first served. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets. No dogs allowed in the park during festivals.

Bicycling, golf cart rental, hiking, jogging, canoeing, swimming in our pool for overnight guests, bird watching, fishing, mini golf and disc golf are among the many activities available during your stay at the beautiful Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park.

The SOSMP’s SOS Café and Restaurant in the Music Hall and the front porch is always open during events and will delight you and your guests with great food and a full service bar.

For more information about the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, reservations for RV parking, campers, primitive camping and cabin rental for this and other events please call 386-364-1683, email
spirit@musicliveshere.com or go to www.musicliveshere.com. You may also contact the SOSMP to inquire about any of the many other exciting events coming up.

The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is located at 3076 95th Drive 4.5 miles north of Live Oak, Fl off US 129 at the famous Suwannee River. The park is 4.5 miles south of Interstate 75 and 4.5 miles north of Interstate 10 off US 129. Keep an eye out for the SOSMP sign and white-painted board fence!

5^th Annual Bear Creek Music and Art Festival will bring some 97 bands and artists to The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Fla Nov. 10-13

SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK, LIVE OAK, FLA – The Bear Creek Music and Art Festival is one of the largest, most talked about and unique music festivals in America. Held on the banks of the famed Suwannee River in North Florida, this prestigious festival is set for Nov. 10-13 at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Fla with almost every type of music imaginable. Offering more than 97 bands on multiple stages, the 5^thAnnual Bear Creek Music and Art Festival will satisfy the thousands upon thousands of music fans with every type music from rock, funk, jam, jazz and hip-hop to world fusion.

Music will begin Wednesday night, Nov. 9, with 7 bands playing in the Music Hall. Thursday, Nov. 10, the event will increase to 4 stages and 16 bands. Many of the bands playing twice at Bear Creek will be scheduled Thursday night. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 & 12, performances will be from 6 stages and a Silent Disco/DJ tent. Sunday, Nov. 13, the event winds down with a 4-stage format.

GATE 2-DAY TICKETS

2-day (Saturday & Sunday) weekend passes (2 days of music, primitive camping, taxes and fees included) are $130 and will only be available at the gate. See the Bear Creek website for more. info

DAY TICKETS

Day tickets are only available at the gate and do not include camping. Taxes and fees are included in the price. There are no day tickets available for Thursday night.

Friday – $80

Saturday – $80

Sunday – $50

MILITARY TICKETS

This November, Bear Creek will honor all active and retired military in observance of Veteran’s Day by offering free admission Thursday night only during the festival. All veterans and active military who purchase a 3-day festival pass will be upgraded to a 4-day weekend pass (this includes Thursday – Sunday night) at no additional cost. In order to receive this upgrade, you must show a valid military ID at the gate. Thank you to our military for their selfless service to our country.

VIP TICKETS

Upgrade your Bear Creek experience with a VIP package, including a wide range of amenities from premier viewing and drink tickets to all-inclusive packages with premium lodging, concierge services and more. For more info & to reserve, visit VIP Passes at www.bearcreekmusicfestival.com. You may upgrade your Bear Creek tickets to VIP levels by calling the Music Park office at 386 364-1683.

RV HOOK-UPS

For RV hook-ups and camping upgrades, call The Sprit of the Suwannee Music Park office for help, 386 364-1683.

You may learn more about the festival and events not listed here such as costume nights by going to the SOSMP website at www.musicliveshere.com and clicking on Bear Creek Music and Arts Festival under events or by going directly to www.bearcreekmusicfestival.com.

The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is located at 3076 95^th Drive 4.5 miles north of Live Oak, Fl off US 129 at the famous Suwannee River. The park is 4.5 miles south of Interstate 75 and 4.5 miles north of Interstate 10 off US 129. Keep an eye out for our sign and our white painted board fence!

For more information about Bear Creek or the many other upcoming events at the SOSMP, call 386-364-1683, e-mail the SOSMP at spirit@musicliveshere.com, go to www.musicliveshere.com or go directly to the Bear Creek website at www.bearcreekmusicfestival.com.

Moe will be performing at the 15th Annual Magnolia Fest Oct. 20-23 brings dozens of Americana artists to The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park.

SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK, LIVE OAK, FLA – Many of your favorite artists will return for the 15^th Annual Magnolia Fest Oct. 20 – 23 at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Fla along with some who will be performing at Magnolia Fest for the first time. Lucinda Williams and Bela Fleck and the Flecktones are the headliners. Also performing will be Jim Lauderdale, moe., The Mosier Brothers, Donna the Buffalo, The Travelin’ McCourys, Keller Williams, Infamous Krewe (Toubab with others), 7 Walkers, Railroad Earth, Anders Osborne, The Lee Boys, Papa Grows Funk, Col. Bruce Hampton and The Quark Alliance, Honey Island Swamp Band, Tornado Rider, Galen Kipar Project, Cornmeal, Dread Clampitt, Thomas and The Believers, Truth & Salvage Co., Grayson Capps, New Orleans Suspects and Quartermoon and the Sloppy Joe Band. Locals on the roster are Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, Whethermen, Sentropolis, kLob, and Amy Hendrickson and The Prime Directive.

7 Walkers

Four Bands will perform Thursday night beginning at 6 p.m., including Klob, Thomas Wynn and the Believers, Col. Bruce Hampton and the Pharoah Gummitt and the 7 Walkers. Music begins at noon Friday and Saturday and continues until! The Travelin’ McCourys will host an all-star jam Friday night right before moe. takes the stage for the first of their two performances of the weekend. Also Friday night, Lucinda Williams will perform. Saturday, Anders Osborne will make his first appearance at Magnolia Fest along with several other great artists from New Orleans who will be playing throughout the weekend. Bela Fleck and the Flecktones will take the amphitheater stage Saturday night from 8 – 9:30 p.m. followed by a JAM until 11:50 p.m. then more music with moe. in the meadow.

Prime Directive

Sunday is Vassar Clements Day. Music begins in the amphitheater at 11 a .m. with the Acoustic Ensemble, followed by The Lee Boys, Mosier Brothers, Emmy winner Jim Lauderdale, Cornmeal and bringing the festival to a close will be Donna the Buffalo.

Tickets are:

4 Day Festival with camping – $180 at the gate; $165 through Oct. 18

Saturday and Sunday (includes primitive camping and service fees and sales tax, children 12 and under free), available at the gate only – $125.

Single Day tickets (no camping, all service fees and sales tax included

Student/Military –

includes primitive camping and all service fees and sales tax, student or military ID required – $110 thru Oct. 18; Gate $150.

The Lee Boys

All ticket sales final, rain or shine, no refunds. Festival-style seating, first come, first serve. Please bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. A drum site will be available with drumming allowed at that site only.

A New Orleans style parade will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday morning. You are invited to decorate your golf carts and join everyone in the parade. Activities all day as well as scheduled events at the Kids’ Tent, Yoga in the meadow and a new dining area at the Food Vending Village. Join us for a great weekend of music, love, family and friendship!

Whetherman

The SOS Café and Restaurant will be open during this event and will have available the regular menu of delicious food and beverages. The restaurant will be open only to Magnolia Fest guests during this weekend with no regular Friday and Saturday night events scheduled in the Music Hall.

For more information about the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, call us at 386-364-1683, email spirit@musicliveshere.com or go to www.musicliveshere.com. You may also contact the SOSMP to inquire about any of the many exciting events coming up this year at the SOSMP such as the Bear Creek Music and Art Festival, Thanksgiving dinner, Old Tyme Farm Days, Raid on the Suwannee Civil War Re-enactment and much, much more!

The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is located at 3076 95^th Drive 4.5 miles north of Live Oak, Fl off US 129 at the famous Suwannee River. The park is 4.5 miles south of Interstate 75 and 4.5 miles north of Interstate 10 off US 129. Keep an eye out for the SOSMP sign and white painted board fence!