I’ve been remiss in not posting Halloween to-dos sooner, but Halloween, like other big holidays, just wears me out sometimes. I LOVE LOVE LOVE costumes, but I like themes. I like to get creative on a theme, not just have the whole wide world as possibilities–it’s just too much. Anyway, here are some Halloween haunts for you fools:
House of Torment: Rise of the Abominations / Illusion Manor: Where reality ends and Nightmares Begin
Permanent Facility in the Northeast corner of Highland Mall
TIX: $14.99, $19.99 for Combo Pass w/Illusion Manor PLUS tickets are sold in 30-minute “Showtimes” so no long lines!
Rise of the Abominations is a multi-layered, psychological thrill most comparable to a trip through a modern horror movie or ultra-vivid video game—complete with detailed two-story sets, towering animatronic monsters, iconic characters, and chilling scenarios. Step into the post-apocalyptic world of nightmarish overlord Mr. Creep as an epic struggle for survival unfolds in a vivid wasteland where civilization has collapsed and fallen prey to biological warfare, social anarchy, and widespread bedlam. With no law or prevalent power to preside, the country has degenerated into ongoing conflict between the fear-mongering Sgt. Graves and a stealth Tactical Ops Unit as well as legions of mutant inhabitants, known as The Infected, The Contagium, and the growing contingent of The Abomination uprising.
Guests who cannot make it through are photographed for the “Wall of Shame.”
“Blood Ritual” Brings the Fiends Back to Richard Garriott’s Estate
Richard Garriott’s legendary estate, Britannia Manor, was known from 1988 to 1994 as the most elaborate haunted house in the country and until this year the venue has remained dormant. Breast Cancer Resource Centers (BCRC) of Texas and SCARE for a CURE will bring this iconic place back to life with a haunted house to benefit breast cancer.
Featured in Garriott’s own scaled replica of an Elizabethan outdoor theater nestled along the banks of Lake Austin, the Curtain Theatre will host a reunion of some of Shakespeare’s most famous characters as Austin Shakespeare presents Spooky Shakespeare. Scenes from the master storyteller’s scariest and most enchanting moments include the Ghost of Hamlet’s father, the Witches of Macbeth, Puck and Oberon from A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Prospero and Ariel from The Tempest.
Haunted House: Wednesday, October 28 – Saturday, October 31, 7:30pm
www.bcrc.org and www.scareforacure.org
TIX: General Admission $20; Red Level experience $25, http://www.scareforacure.org/tickets/index.php
All net proceeds benefit the BCRC
Spooky Shakespeare: Thursday, October 29 – Saturday, October 31, 8 pm
http://austinshakespeare.org/drupal/?q=node/285
TIX: $15 seated; $10 groundlings (standing).
Both: Richard Garriott’s estate on the shores of Lake Austin, 7400 Coldwater Canyon Dr.
Friday Pumpkin Carving
3-5pm Friday, kids carve free, and the mysteriously creepy invite says Pumpkins, Punch, and Pinatas. What? Worth checking out.
THRILLS, CHILLS, HAUNTS AND JOLTS
Saturday October 31st from 1-6pm
In partnership with Monofonus Press & Boozefox, Jo’s Coffee will host a monstrous Halloween event filled with music, games, concessions, a costume competition, and more. Coloring contest (entry $5 at south congress JO’s), cake walk, raffle, and prizes; entry is free, but you have to pay to play. The Coloring Contest will be done on pillowcase canvasses which kids can use as their own unique Halloween treat bag!
Local musicians: Wax Museum Pandemonium, The Inheritance, The Blue Hit, and Wino Vino.
Proceeds will go directly to Urban Roots- a local nonprofit that combines sustainable agriculture with youth development.
Freak Show
Couch Professor Ent. proudly presents FREAK SHOW with:
*Costume Contest with prizes from local Austin vendors
*King/Queen contest who will lead the freaks into the midnight madness
*Free TITO’S TRASH CAN PUNCH and jello shots!
*Photo booth by Annie Ray
*On site Screen Printing by Under Pressure
Bands inside:
Butcher Bear @ Charlie www.myspace.com/butchrbear
Scorpio Rising www.myspace.com/scorpiorising
Art Versus Industry www.myspace.com/artversusindustry
MAU & Cold Electric www.myspace.com/coldelectricmusic
POSR www.myspace.com/weareposr
Young American www.myspace.com/weareyoungamerican
DJs outside:
DJ Czech One www.myspace.com/djczechone
DJ Scorpio www.myspace.com/djscorpiorocks
Vice Device www.myspace.com/vice_device
DJ Dey One www.myspace.com/munkeebrains
DJ Billy Q www.myspace.com/455765759
Sponsors:
Tito’s Vodka www.titos-vodka.com
Under Pressure www.handsonscreenshop.com
Annie Ray www.annieray.net
Birds Barbershop www.birdsbarbershop.com
Discount Electronics www.discountelectronics.com
Two Groove www.twogroove.com
Party kicks off 9pm sharp.
$5 Entry w/RSVP here: www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=171355612717&ref=ts
Click “I Like It!” for a chance to win one of three pairs of FREE TICKETS!
http://do512.com/event/2009/10/30/all-hallows-eve-homecoming-dance-massacre-free-poison-punch-jaunty-jello-shots-and-more
Zombie Attack Preparedness (ZAP) Workout
Last but certainly not least, go here for a fierce workout should Zombies attack this Halloween: http://theclothesmakethegirl.blogspot.com/2009/10/zombie-attack-preparedness-zap-workout.html
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