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New England Legends Zombie Prom 2023 - Photo by Tim Rice.
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New England Legends Presents Zombie Prom 2024: A Night of Dancing with the Dead for a Worthy Cause

Milford, Massachusetts – January 29, 2024 – New England Legends, the creators of the popular New England Legends podcast, are thrilled to announce the return of their much-anticipated Zombie Prom fundraiser on Saturday, February 17th, 2024 at 7pm. The ghoulishly delightful event will take place at the DoubleTree Hotel in Milford, Massachusetts, promising attendees an unforgettable night of dancing, games, raffle prizes, and a pizza party—all in the spirit of raising funds for a charitable cause. Hosted by Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger, the minds behind the New England Legends podcast, the Zombie Prom has become a cherished alternative celebration for those looking to escape the clichés of Valentine’s Day. Uniting undead enthusiasts and those with a taste for the macabre, this event offers a unique, entertaining and light-hearted experience for attendees to revel in the delight of the unconventional. Event Details: Date: Saturday, February 17th, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Milford, Massachusetts A Night of Fun and Philanthropy: The Zombie Prom is not just about dancing with the dead; it’s also about giving back to the community. This year’s fundraising recipient is the Community Harvest Project, a non-profit farm based in Grafton, MA. The organization engages volunteers to grow fruits and vegetables for hunger relief, working towards the vision of creating connected communities that ensure access to healthy food for all. Dress Your Worst or Be a “Victim”: Attendees are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the night by dressing in their most dreadful attire or by coming as “victims” without costumes. The more creative and gruesome, the better!  Best costumes will be crowned King and Queen of the Undead! Entertainment Highlights: – Dance the night away to the beats of DJ Neto. – Engage in games and activities throughout the evening. – Stand a chance to win exciting raffle prizes. – Indulge in a delicious pizza party to satisfy your undead appetite. Ticket Information: Ticket information for Zombie Prom 2024 can be found in the event section of www.facebook.com/newenglandlegends.  They are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Purchase your tickets ahead of time by Venmoing Community Harvest Project at https://account.venmo.com/u/chpinc. BE SURE TO PUT “Zombie Prom 2024” in the comments. Join the New England Legends Facebook Group for more information and updates. For media inquiries, please contact: Ray Auger raywmrc@gmail.com 617-851-7542 About New England Legends: New England Legends is on a mission to chronicle every legend in New England one story at a time. We’re doing this through our award-winning weekly podcast which has garnered over 4 million downloads in 91 different countries, our award-winning, Emmy-nominated television series on PBS and Amazon Prime, and through our super-secret Facebook group. Come in and join the movement!  About Community Harvest Project: Community Harvest Project is a non-profit farm that harnesses the power of community volunteers to grow fresh fruits and vegetables for hunger relief, fostering connected communities with access to healthy food.

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Worcester Magazine: In the depths of a Milford man cave lurks ‘New England Legends’ podcast

A feature by Margaret Smith from Worcester Magazine on Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger’s New England Legends podcast. “If you’ve ever stopped by the Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley, perhaps for one of the concerts held there, or even their super-popular Thanksgiving dinner, you may have noticed between the hubbub and grub, a curious visage on the wall…” Read more here.

Den of Geek
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Den of Geen Names Jeff’s Belanger’s New England Legends Podcast One of the Best Paranormal Podcasts For All Your Spooky Needs

Looking for a spooky time during the winter break? These are the paranormal podcasts for you. Whether you are heading out on a road trip, flying to your destinations, or just taking some time off, the holiday lull is a great opportunity to nerd out with podcasts… Click here to read the full article.

Filming the Supernatural Podcast
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Filming the Supernatural with Guest Jeff Belanger

Jeff joins host Ben Goldman on his podcast Filming the Supernatural to discuss how we capture haunts on film. We talk New England Legends as well as the recipe for a captivating ghost story. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filming-new-england-legends-with-jeff-belanger/id1625021946?i=1000562422843 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7tBWjUTWeezJOWCSaTCs4V

New England Legends Podcast wins 2022 Communicator Award for Audio and Podcast Distinction.
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New England Legends Podcast Wins 2022 Communicator Award

New England Legends Podcast Wins 2022 Communicator Award “Leaping Lumberjacks of Central Maine” episode wins for “Individual Episodes – Documentary for Podcasts” MILFORD, Mass. – May 11, 2022 – The New England Legends podcast series today announced they’ve won their first Communicator Award. Selected from more than 4,000 entries from all over the world, Episode 214: “The Leaping Lumberjacks of Central Maine” won for the “Individual Episodes – Documentary for Podcasts” category. Judged by members of the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, the award recognizes big ideas and excellence in communication. “We’re thrilled to win our first Communicator Award for our weekly podcast,” said New England Legends co-host, founder, and writer Jeff Belanger. “This project has been a labor of love from the beginning. To earn this prestigious recognition validates all the hard work that goes into this production each week.” Since 2017, the New England Legends podcast has been on a mission to chronicle ever, legend in New England one story at a time. “The Leaping Lumberjacks of Central Maine” episode debuted September 23, 2021, and has been a fan favorite. “New England Legends is an independent production with no podcast network behind us,” said New England Legends co-host and producer Ray Auger. “We’ve built our audience through great storytelling, solid production, and grass-roots efforts by our friends and fans to share these stories. We’re proud to earn our first Communicator Award on behalf of all of our hard work.” In November of 2021, the New England Legends podcast won a Sound Bite Award from The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, and the New England Legends television series has been nominated for two Emmy awards, and won an Aurora Award, and a Communicator Award. The podcast series has garnered more than 4 million downloads since its launch, and has been ranked in the top 1/2 percent of all podcasts as far as popularity according to Listen Notes. About The Communicator Awards: The Communicator Awards is the leading international awards program honoring creative excellence for marketing and communications professionals. Founded by passionate communications professionals over two decades ago, The Communicator Awards is an annual competition honoring the best digital, video, podcasts, marketing, mobile, and print work the industry has to offer. The Communicator Awards is widely recognized as one of the largest and most coveted awards of its kind in the world. The Communicator Awards are judged and curated by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA). The AIVA is an assembly of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media. Current AIVA membership represents a “Who’s Who” of acclaimed media, advertising, and marketing firms including: GE Digital, Spotify, Condè Nast, Disney, Republica, Majestyk, Fast Company, Upstatement, and many others. See aiva.org for more information. About New England Legends: In 2013, New England Legends began as an independent television series created and produced by Jeff Belanger and Tony Dunne. In 2017, Belanger and Ray Auger launched the weekly New England Legends podcast series that has garnered more than 4 million downloads since its launch, and has been ranked in the top 1/2 percent of all podcasts according to Listen Notes. Visit the Web site at: ournewenglandlegends.com.

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