Dining with the Dead is at it again!! If you missed the last chance to decide for yourself if the Hawthorne is haunted, you have another shot. This time, guest Steve Gonsalves from Ghost Hunters will be there to help out! Pic is per the Hawthorne Hotel and details are per the Facebook event:
“Join best-selling authors and paranormal investigators Thomas D’Agostino, and his wife, Arlene with special guest Steve Gonsalves at the Hawthorne Hotel for an afternoon investigation of the Hawthorne.
Founded in 1925, The Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, Massachusetts, is rated as the fourth most haunted hotel in the United States.
The event includes an incredible buffet luncheon, a presentation on the ghosts and history of the hotel, giveaways, hands-on investigation, and fun! (Limited to 65 guests)
Steve Gonsalves is best known as the lead investigator of the Syfy channel’s hit shows Ghost Hunters, Ghost Hunters Academy and Ghost Hunters Live!. In the past thirteen years, Steve has been on over 250 episodes of television and featured regularly as a guest on shows like Larry King, The View, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, The Katie Couric Show and interviewed in such magazines as Entertainment Weekly, Star Magazine, Rue Morgue, Prick Magazine and Inked Magazine.
Steve, a former police officer, has been a public speaker and educator about paranormal phenomena for more than 18 years.
Steve is currently engrossed in many television projects and has recently executive produced and directed a feature-length documentary due for release in 2019. You can also see Steve in many other paranormal-themed TV shows, movies, and documentaries, such as Ghost Team and Destination Truth.
Tom and Arlene are the authors of 12 books on ghosts legends and folklore of New England. Tom and Arlene’s books include: Haunted Rhode Island; Haunted New Hampshire; Haunted Massachusetts; Pirate Ghosts And Phantom Ships; Abandoned Villages And Ghost Towns Of New England; A Travel Guide To Haunted New England; A History of Vampires In New England; Haunted Vermont, Ghost Stories And Legends Of Connecticut, Legends, Folklore and Secrets Of New England; Rhode Island’s Haunted Ramtail Factory; and Ghosts Of The Blackstone Valley.
Investigation event starts with a presentation on history and haunts of the hotel by Thomas D’Agostino at 12:15 pm followed by a full buffet-style luncheon:
- Antipasto with Provolone, Salami, Mozzarella, Anchovies, Vegetables, and olives
- Classic Cesar salad, with Herbed Croutons
- Penne Pasta with Rapini, Red Peppers and Portabella Mushrooms with Olive Oil Garlic Sauce
- Vegetarian Lasagna
- Chicken Piccata with Lemon and Capers Zucchini with Basil
- Rosemary Tuscan, Foccacia, and Fresh Garlic Bread
- Cannolli and Italian Cookies
- Coffee, Tea and Decaffeinated Coffee
- Full cash bar
Free on-site parking at the rear of the Hawthorne Hotel
Giveaways
Children Are Welcome.
Immediately following the luncheon and presentation, we have been granted permission by the hotel to conduct a hands-on paranormal investigation of the most haunted locations within the hotel.
These events sell out fast so get your tickets early!
ANY QUESTIONS? CONTACT:
diningwiththedeadsalem@gmail.com”
This event takes place on Sept. 30, 2018 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Square W. Salem, MA 01970. Tickets are available here. Enjoy!! <3