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Feast your eyes: A Halloween round-up
Posted: Oct 24, 2007 in Things to do
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Some say Halloween is strictly child's play.
Nonsense.
More than ever, adults are seizing the day as an opportunity for grown-up get-togethers.
But you can still party like a carefree kid at one of the several Halloween-themed concerts that made our Top 10 Live list this week. From Here Come the Mummies at the Vogue to the Halloween Rip-Off bash at the Melody Inn, there's no shortage of ghoulish live gigs to choose from. Go to one and let your freak flag fly.
Click here for a list of hauntingly fun activities in the metro area.
If you'd rather party at your house than at a crowded music venue, then check this out: Event planner Anne-Marie Dezelan tells us why you need more than fake cobwebs and a few jack-o-lanterns to throw a truly rockin' creepfest.
If you're hungry for more Halloween party tips, don't miss Jenny's suggestions. From little stuffed monsters that are so ugly they're cute to a party playlist that includes everything from The Clash to the The Cramps, she'll tip you off on how to leave partygoers shrieking.
Speaking of shrieks, adventure writer Jim Walker visited two local haunts featured in filmmaker Dan T. Hall's "Ghost Stories: Walking With the Dead": the Rivoli Theatre and the Tuckaway -- a pair of buildings that are reportedly paranormal. Did Jim sense anything strange while creeping around the spooky sites? Find out.
Who can forget goblin' down these classic candies? From Mallow Cups to Cracker Jacks, these sugary treats will leave the unforgettable taste of nostalgia in your mouth.
There's nothing sweet about these scary jobs. While most people reserve scary endeavors for one night out of the year, these professionals have gigs that require them to do all manner of freaky things the whole year round.
Finally, if you'd prefer to just sit back and look at pretty Halloween pictures, just click the photo at right top of the page.
