ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK: Second Skin Vintage hosts second annual Vampire’s Ball in its witch’s lair this Saturday

Some folks focus on the gory side of Halloween costumes—the more fake blood and pustules the better.  Others shoot for the stars with garbs inspired by their favorite sci-fi characters, or a sexy “fill-in-the-blank,” or punny DIY numbers. I mean, who hasn’t seen a cereal killer?  Couple of empty boxes of Special K and Froot Loops. Check. “Bloody” spoons. Check. Halloween costume. Done. Then there … Continue reading ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK: Second Skin Vintage hosts second annual Vampire’s Ball in its witch’s lair this Saturday

GRIPPING GOOD TIMES: A rundown of where ghosts and goblins can get their tricks and treats this Halloween

Encore’s event calendar is oozing with Halloween-themed events and activities. From haunted houses and trails, to dinner theatre and dancing with the dead, there are plenty of scary (and less scary) scores for adults, kids and the entire family leading up to All Hallows’ Eve. To find more Halloween activities or list events, visit encorepub.com’s calendar. Phobia Haunted Trail Fri.-Sun., now through Oct. 31 Daytime hours: … Continue reading GRIPPING GOOD TIMES: A rundown of where ghosts and goblins can get their tricks and treats this Halloween

HAUNTED ILM: New haunted attraction debuts in Independence Mall parking lot

It’s finally fall. Temperatures have dropped below 60 in the evenings, pumpkin patches have sprouted up all over town, and the countdown to Halloween is officially on. For folks like Angelo Lambiase, October brings more than hot apple cider and harvest festivals; it also marks his favorite time of year when people transform into ghosts, ghouls and witches. “I believe that’s what gave me love … Continue reading HAUNTED ILM: New haunted attraction debuts in Independence Mall parking lot