For those on the East Coast, Hurricane Sandy was by far the scariest thing to happen last week. But Halloween went on, and parties across the country celebrated the holiday in spooky style. Here's a look at highlights from parties across the country, which had s'more-making skeletons, flash-dancing zombies, and more.
Redmoon Theater's Boneshaker
Billed as a "skeletal spectacle," Redmoon Theater's October 27 Halloween party in Chicago featured dozens of the bony Halloween icons. At a s'mores station, two performers dressed in lingerie and face makeup prepared the snacks in a bathroom vignette. They warmed the chocolates over candles in the bathtub and used blowtorches to melt the marshmallows.
Photo: Al Zayed Photography
The Rock 'n' Roll Los Angeles Halloween Half-Marathon
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals offered a healthy alternative to snacking on candy by hosting a Halloween Half-Marathon on October 28. The Los Angeles event drew some 12,000 runners, including Will Ferrell. Fun sideline attractions included a Shelter Pet Costume Contest and dog-shaped cookies from Walkers Shortbread.
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Just Jared's Halloween Party
Oranum.com and Neuro Drinks hosted Just Jared's October 27 Halloween party at Siren Studios in Los Angeles. Because oranum.com facilitates online video chats with experts who specialize in mystical topics such as clairvoyance, chakra healing, and dream interpretations, the event offered tarot card readings. The readings took place in branded areas replete with Moroccan-style lamps and psychics wearing golden veils.
Photo: Chuck Grant
Keep a Child Alive's "Dream Halloween" Los Angeles
Keep a Child Alive's family-friendly event included artsy activities for kids. The event took place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on October 27.
Photo: Michael Bezjian
The 'Fun Size' Premiere in Los Angeles
Chad Hudson Events produced the October 24 premiere event and after-party for the new film Fun Size. Held at Marathon Park inside the Paramount Studios lot, the event was inspired by a typical, all-American Halloween festival. Illuminated jack-o'-lanterns, creepy trees and scarecrows from CHE and Jackson Shrub and Props, and lighting effects and spiderweb gobos from CHE and Ultimate Lighting created the festive atmosphere.
Photo: Sean Twomey/2me Studios
Patrón XO Cafe's Hunt for Haunted America Event
On October 25, Patrón XO Cafe hosted an event in Chicago with so-called "celebrity ghost hunter" Zac Bagans. Bagans, who appears on the Travel Channel's Ghost Adventurers, brought paranormal-activity-detecting tools to The Hangge-Uppe, which is allegedly haunted. "There were definitely a few eerie moments including a voice that was heard by some guests on the ghost hunt," reported PR rep Arielle Himy. The evening's menu included "Dark Spirits" made with Patrón XO Cafe Dark Cocoa.
Photo: Ross Dettman
The Emerald Lounge's Dance Party Massacre Zombie Fashion Show
On October 24, Boston's Emerald Lounge at the Revere Hotel hosted a Zombie-themed fashion show with looks from Dance Party Massacre's fall line. Scenes from Night of the Living Dead played inside the lounge, and spooky swag included skull-shaped shot glasses from Crystal Head vodka.
Photo: Joshua Luke
Dana Hotel and Spa's Halloween Party
Chicago's Dana Hotel and Spa hosted its zombie-themed Halloween bash on October 26. At 7:30 p.m., around 50 costumed dancers sporting everything including fake blood and checkered socks—one even held a sign that said "Eat You Maybe?"—took over the intersection of State and Erie Streets for a spooky pop-up performance. Jason Laws (who was also the assistant choreographer for the famous Oprah and Black Eyed Peas flash dance in 2009) choreographed the dance to a mash-up of "Thriller" and "Ganhgam Style."
Photo: Sultan Ghahtani
