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Convention | Guests | Hotels | Food | Show Tickets | Directions

Convention

Your convention ticket will include:
All prices are in U.S. dollars.

Guests

Subject to change

Chuck Panozzo
Signing, and reading a selection from his book

Chuck Panozzo is the bass player for and a founding member of Styx. Since 2001, Panozzo has been involved in campaigning for AIDS awareness and gay rights. At the height of their fame, Styx was living the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll fantasy -- an odyssey of groupies, drugs, and music that most musicians only dream of. As a band, Styx seemed invincible. But Chuck was about to hit rock bottom. His seemingly debauched life as the ultimate rocker was a lie -- and the truth was about to catch up with him.

The Grand Illusion is a no-holds-barred, backstage pass to the journey of one of the world’s most revered bands, and the true story of Chuck Panozzo’s 50-year struggle to reconcile his public life as a rock star with his private life as a gay man. Beginning with the birth of Styx in Chicago and their meteoric rise, The Grand Illusion is a revealing look at the triumphs and tragedies that surrounded Panozzo’s life. He chronicles life on the road, the break-up of the band, his struggle to help his twin brother and bandmate John Panozzo battle addiction, as well as his split with Dennis De Young, and finally coming to terms with his HIV positive status. Illuminating and unflinching, The Grand Illusion will captivate the band’s legions of devoted fans, as well as music lovers everywhere.

Charlie Brusco
Alliance Artists, Ltd.

Charlie Brusco's early love of rock and roll music has led to one of the industry's most successful careers in artist management.

In the early 70's, Brusco discovered and managed The Outlaws, who were the first act signed to Clive Davis' Arista Records in 1973. His work with this multi-platinum southern rock giant paved the way for his relationship with classic rock radio legend Lynyrd Skynyrd, and his successful revival of Skynyrd's career brought other classic rock acts to his door, such as Bad Company, Peter Frampton, and Styx.

Brusco is the Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Artists Ltd., bringing artist management clients Styx, Survivor, The Outlaws long awaited reunion among others to their fans.

He lives in Atlanta, GA, is a member of NARAS, and sits on the board of directors of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio.

What Not To Do To Your Roboto

You've probably seen this band's remake of the Kilroy Was Here movie on YouTube, but did you know that they did a tribute to the new Shaw-Blades album that Tommy himself says he loves?

You can check out WNTDTYR at their MySpace page and their website.



Hotels

Styxfest will not be directly handling hotels this time. You will responsible for making your own reservations. We will have a block of rooms at a discount price at the Days Inn across the street. When we get that set up we will let you know.

Attendees will get a discount at the Day's Inn (across the street from Casino Rama) if they choose to stay there. (Note: Attendees will be responsible for their own hotel reservations and payments. Other than providing a discount number for you to use when you make your reservation, Styxfest will not be handling accommodations.)

If you are planning to bring children, please note that Casino Rama does not allow children younger than 19 years into the concerts or the casino itself (they are allowed to walk through the casino to get to the Styxfest ballroom). Children 5 and younger are free at Styxfest.

Day Inn Rama 1-877-326-8288
Casino Rama 1-800-832-PLAY

Food

Early dinner on Thursday

Casual buffet of carved ham and turkey with rolls and condiments, veggies and dip, chips, sodas/water, and crudités will be available

Brunch on Friday the 25th

Selection of assorted fresh-baked pastries and buttery croissants
Fruit-filled danishes, white and whole wheat breads
Pantry-style preserves and whipped butter
Hand-selected mixed young greens and leaves
Selection of dressings and vinaigrettes
Bow tie pasta and charred vegetable salad, pink peppercorn and basil dressing
Celery root and fennel slaw, apple cider vinaigrette
Beet root and red onion salad, orange and sour cream dressing
Country-style potato salad, celery hearts and scallion dressing
House-cured and smoked Atlantic salmon
Peel-and-eat shrimp, cocktail sauce and spinach aioli

Hot Selections
Farmer-style sausages, maple-smoked bacon
Traditional eggs Benedict and Hollandaise sauce
Seasonal vegetables, rice pilaf
Buttermilk pancakes with 100% pure Ontario maple syrup
Creamy scalloped cheddar potatoes
Carved roasted tom turkey, pan gravy
Pan-seared salmon filet, lemon and chive butter sauce
Herb-basted roasted chicken and wild mushroom cream sauce


Dessert Selection
A wide array of chocolate creations, pies, mousses, cakes, French pastries
Parfaits, sliced seasonal fresh fruit platter and selected hot desserts
Freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, specialty and herbal teas

Bannock Break on Friday Afternoon

Warm bannock and cranberry bread
Blueberry preserve and orange butter
Oven-fresh double chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies
Sliced seasonal fresh fruit platter
Freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee
Specialty and herbal teas, hot chocolate

Lunch on Saturday the 26th

Homemade chef's soup of the day, basket of fresh rolls
Tossed green salad and Caesar salad, traditional toppings and condiments
Basket of crispy fresh vegetables and cucumber aioli
Assorted pickles and olives
Broccoli and white cheddar cheese salad, toasted almond and orange dressing
Bow tie pasta and grilled squash salad
Hot sandwiches
Basket of kaiser buns, crusty rolls, tortilla shells and rye breads
Sliced Swiss and cheddar cheese, sliced tomatoes, leaf lettuce and sliced onions
Hot roasted beef, beef juice and creamy horseradish
Carved turkey breast and pan gravy, shaved corned beef and sauerkraut
Chow mein noodles and Asian vegetables
Platters of fresh pastries and squares, fresh baked cookies
Freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, specialty and herbal teas

The Chocolate Break on Saturday Afternoon

Chocolate-dipped strawberries
Mini chocolate éclairs
Small chocolate mousse martinis
White chocolate cookies dipped in dark chocolate
Fudge brownies
Sliced seasonal fresh fruit platter
Chilled chocolate fondue
Freshly made hot chocolate and apple cider
Freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee
Specialty and herbal teas

Show Tickets

Styxfest will not be handling tickets for the Casino Rama shows. Please check availability through Ticketmaster.

Directions

Toronto Area and Golden Horseshoe
Hwy 400 north to Hwy 11 to Hwy 12 South to Rama Road

Sudbury
Hwy 69 South to Hwy 12 South to Rama Road

North Bay, Huntsville
Hwy 11 South to Hwy 12 South to Rama Road

From Peterborough
Hwy 7 West to Hwy 12 North to Rama Road
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 NOMHRF

Cushing’s Support
and
Research Foundation

Elizabeth Glaser
Pediatric AIDS
Foundation

Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer
Research