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Jerry Con – A Grateful Gathering ft. Stella Blues Band (presented by a-side

October 9, 2016 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Jon Chattman’s thisisasides.com Presents
Jerry Con – A Grateful Gathering ft. Stella Blues Band
Sun, October 9, 2016
Doors: 3:00 pm / Show: 3:00 pm

Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre
Port Chester, NY
$20.00 – $25.00

This event is 18 and over
Grateful Dead-themed convention with live music, book signings, panel discussions, speakers, food, games, and possibly the first ever Jerry Garcia look-a-like contest

Get ready to turn on your love light! Oct. 9 marks the first ever “Jerry-Con” at Garcia’s, a day-into-night convention celebrating “Captain Trips” and the Grateful Dead. The event, which is presented by Jon Chattman’s thisisasides.com, will be highlighted by two performances by the Stella Blues Band and a cavalcade of entertainment where fans can feast on Dead-inspired eats and swag, take in a panel discussion or speaking engagement, chat up an author, or even enter a Jerry Garcia Look-a-Like Contest. The winner gets tickets to see a future Phil Lesh show! Show up, and you’ll see, there’s nothing left to do but smile smile smile. Cosplay welcome!

Our participants thus far (more to come)
A Dead Discussion with Michael Benson, author of Why the Grateful Dead Matter
Musician Todd Carey (Look-a-Like Contest Judge)
Jonathan the Storyteller
Fortune Teller Krystal Madison
Actress Genoveva Rossi (Look-a-Like Contest Judge)

Our sponsors thus far (more to come)

Abby’s Dessert Bar
A Party with a Plan
Cafe Mirage
Guitar Pickins Plus
Gypsy on the Move
Jim Daley author of Grateful Memories; Ten Years on the Road Taping the Dead
Kolors of Karma
Sweets by Alissa
Woodstock Artist Collective

Details

Date:
October 9, 2016
Time:
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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