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Mike Harvey is Unable to Travel Thanks to Hurricane Sandy But the Halloween Party is Still On!

Mike Harvey — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:57:43 +0000

Good news and bad news, the good news is that the Monster Mash Bash is still on. The bad news is that I can’t be there. I’ve been traveling from my home in Florida to Evansville for dance parties for the past 22 years and have never had to cancel an appearance… until now. Just [...]

Monster Mash Bash Weekend – 10 Things You'll Need For A Good Time

Eric Cornish — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:04:50 +0000

99.5 WKDQ is gearing up for a huge weekend of Halloween activities. With three big events going on, you’ll need to be prepared, so I’ve compiled a list of items that will get you totally ready for the events of the Monster Mash Bash Weekend! First Event, Mike Harvey’s Dance Party at the Evansville Coliseum, [...]

Halloween 2012 – 4 Awesome Places in Evansville You Can Take the Kids Trick or Treating

Annie Jenkins — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:51 +0000

Round up your little goblins and ghouls and make plans to trick or treat at some of these family events in and around Evansville this Halloween! 1) Main Street Trick or Treat: All ghosts and goblins are invited to the 13th Annual Main Street Trick or Treat presented by Townsquare Media and American [...]

Presidents and Other Cool Carved Pumpkins

Annie Jenkins — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:26:27 +0000

In the last few years carving a pumpkin has come a long way baby. No longer are we satisfied with simply cutting two eyes, a nose and a mouth into our orange gourds – we want something with style, pizazz and a little yowza! (or even a zombie!) There are literally hundreds of websites (I [...]

Do You Know the 5 Ways to Stop a Zombie? Brought to you by Eville Studios

Chris Pearson — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 06:20:10 +0000

Halloween is right around the corner, so what does that mean? ZOMBIES! The walking dead are coming for you whether you like it or not. The real question is are you going to know what to do when they come for you? If your answer is no then don't you worry because we have got you covered! Here are the 5 ways to stop a zombie:

Evansville Family Friendly Halloween Events

Annie Jenkins — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 16:20:07 +0000

Even the littlest ghosts and goblins want to be a part of the action this Halloween – so we put together a list of fun, family, activities that everyone can enjoy! 1) Holiday World – Happy Halloween Weekends New this Fall – Holiday World is open weekends in October! America’s #1 Theme Park for Family [...]

Hunt Werewolves This Halloween

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:08:42 +0000

Do you ever have the urge to hunt a werewolf? If so, you are in luck. The event agency Chillisauce is now offering an overnight werewolf hunting experience. Per their website: This potentially life-changing night requires a minimum group size of 8 people, arriving for 8pm and then continuing until dawn. Hunters will be prepared with [...]

Grumpy Old Man Finds Halloween Costume of Himself

Donald Deane — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:31:21 +0000

Choosing the right Halloween costume requires careful thought and planning. Do you, for example, go with the season's hot new trend or a tried-and-true standard? Well, imagine his surprise when the uncle of Redditor LiarInGlass discovered he doesn't need a costume because he's already wearing one.

How We Feel About the Last Day of Summer

Emerald Catron — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:05:43 +0000

Cherish it while you can — the autumnal equinox is tomorrow, September 22nd. The first day of Autumn. It’s okay to give up on your dream of getting a tan — those days are gone. How do we feel? Here’s how we feel – On the bright side, Halloween is just around the corner: Source: [...]

See the Faces People Really Make In Haunted Houses

Emerald Catron — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:15:00 +0000

Halloween is coming, and we thought we'd get into the spirit of things by revisiting one of our favorite sets of spooky photos ever. These candid pics were taken of people passing through the Nightmares Fear Factory in Niagara Falls and they show the funny/scared/shocked faces we all really make when in a haunted house. Unlike the haunted houses we've been to, this one must actually be scary -- faces like this don't lie.