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Halloween

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2012

    Top 5 Seasonal Commercial Easter Snacks

    When I blogged about my five favorite commercial Halloween snacks, reader Maggie noted: "The reason why Halloween is my favorite holiday but Easter is my favorite 'candy holiday' is because not many unique candies or candy varieties come out around Halloween." True dat, young Maggie. But what ab ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2012

    What I Want In My Easter Basket

    In one of his stand-up routines, Jerry Seinfeld has a terrific bit on Halloween, in which he says the "only clear thought" he had in the first 10 years of his life was: "Get candy." Hmm. "Get candy" still dominates my psyche 30 years later...and counting. Which is probably one of the reasons why H ... More >>

  • Music

    November 10, 2011

    Numbers Game

    Of hell spawns, dinner theater and a venue actually old enough to have traditions.

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2011

    Gothic Council Rules on Halloween Costumes

    ​There's a pretty sharp divide between goths over Halloween. While all of us can agree on the sanctity of the holiday, and many can trace our current interests back to an obsession with the 31st of October and all the hoopla that surrounds it, the actual mode of celebration is hotly debated. ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 27, 2011

    Saengerfest Mini Monster Bash

    ​There's a pretty sharp divide between goths over Halloween. While all of us can agree on the sanctity of the holiday, and many can trace our current interests back to an obsession with the 31st of October and all the hoopla that surrounds it, the actual mode of celebration is hotly debated. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 24, 2011

    Awful `70s Halloween Costumes: One Incredible Old Ad Reveals The Horror

    Horrors, indeed​The blog Retrospace, an assiduous curator of all things kitsch, has a Tumblr page that recently gave us a Woolworth's Halloween-costume ad from the early `70s or so. Costumes were $1.99 or $2.99, the candy was cheaper than today, but still a price was paid. This ad -- this one ... More >>

  • Culture

    October 20, 2011

    A Scary Good Time

    The Houston Press Guide to Halloween

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2011

    5 Simple, Spine-Chilling Snacks For Your Halloween Shindig

    photo via buycostumes.com​Much like crafting chilling cocktails, creating a monster menu is simple and fun if you use a little imagination. We're sharing a few of our favorite Halloween treats perfect for both grown-up's and kid's parties that are actually easy to make -- most recipes have onl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2011

    Treats Aren't Just For Kids: Top Five Halloween Candy for Adults

    http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/​Kids don't have a monopoly over Halloween anymore -- it seems like every year adults are putting the kids to bed earlier so they can enjoy a little fun of their own. Besides the over-the-top costumes and all-night debauchery, adults enjoy candy as much as ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 13, 2011

    Houston Zoo Boo

    http://www.abetterbagofgroceries.com/​Kids don't have a monopoly over Halloween anymore -- it seems like every year adults are putting the kids to bed earlier so they can enjoy a little fun of their own. Besides the over-the-top costumes and all-night debauchery, adults enjoy candy as much as ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2011

    Ick or Treat: The 5 Worst Halloween Candies

    Kids (and some adults) look forward to Halloween all year. And why not? You get to dress up like a lunatic and extort food from people at their very own front door, without any fear of repercussion. Every other night of the year, you get arrested for that shit. So don't spoil Halloween for the few ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2011

    9 Musical Costumes Couples Should Avoid This Halloween

    Norman See/last.fmNice threads, but... yeah. Don't go there.​The other day, a friend of ours asked us for our opinion on some ideas for "couple costumes," as in Halloween, including Han Solo and Princess Leia. Ugh. Do you happy couples really start this early in September? Rocks Off thinks ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2010

    10 Pumpkin Dishes to Try in Houston: #3: Pumpkin Cupcake at Crave Cupcakes

    ​I adore pumpkin. It's orange (my favorite color), healthful (fiber! Vitamin A!), and associated with two lovely, food-centric holidays (Halloween and Thanksgiving). Starting around October, I always find myself on the hunt for pumpkin-flavored foods, and this autumn is no exception. So, betwe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2010

    Lions Club Trick-Or-Treats for Glasses Instead of Candy

    Taylor Turner​The end of October may mean a change of seasons, jack-o-lantern carving, trick-or-treaters and plenty of pumpkin pie, but for thousands of volunteers, it's also an opportunity to help provide the gift of sight to those in need. Every year the Lion's Club designates Halloween nig ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2010

    Top 5 Uses for Leftover Halloween Candy

    blog.beliefnet.comIt's November 1 and you're knee deep in Halloween candy. Now what? ​You bought a ton of candy but forgot to turn on the porch light. Sugar transforms your sweet, little angel into the Anti-Christ. You're on a diet. Although it's difficult to imagine, we realize that not every ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 28, 2010

    ComedySportz Hysterical Horrors

    blog.beliefnet.comIt's November 1 and you're knee deep in Halloween candy. Now what? ​You bought a ton of candy but forgot to turn on the porch light. Sugar transforms your sweet, little angel into the Anti-Christ. You're on a diet. Although it's difficult to imagine, we realize that not every ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2010

    Monster's Ball: A Halloween (Non-Metal) Album Gallery

    ​It's Halloween time again, and to help you get into the spirit as you prepare to skive off work early and drive around frantically looking for some kind of last-minute costume that doesn't suck, we've compiled some albums with monsters on them, ranging from the silly to the creative to the sc ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 28, 2010

    Eat a Bug! Family Arts Day

    ​It's Halloween time again, and to help you get into the spirit as you prepare to skive off work early and drive around frantically looking for some kind of last-minute costume that doesn't suck, we've compiled some albums with monsters on them, ranging from the silly to the creative to the sc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2010

    Five Very Lame Pet Costumes For Halloween

    You're set for Halloween: You've got your Justin Bieber wig or your Situation six-pack.But what about your pet? No self-respecting Halloween nerd can get through the holiday without dressing up his or her little best friend.You can do this the right way, but more likely you're going to do it the wro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2010

    Five Celebrity Costumes To Avoid At All Costs

    This one is, uhhh... not on the list.​Halloween: The one night grown men and women have a legitimate excuse to look like clowns. Call us crazy, but we stopped dressing up for Halloween at 13. We still love you and your ridiculous costume. We really do. That's why we've taken the time to offer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2010

    Araya Artisan Chocolates: Halloween Chocolates for Grown-Ups

    ​For kids, Halloween is mostly about dressing up, trick or treating, and getting CANDY. As we get older, many of us continue with the dressing up, but the trick or treating switches to parties, and the candy switches to booze. Now don't get me wrong, this is a pretty decent trade, but what if ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2010

    Top 5 Worst Halloween Candies

    If you give out crappy candy on Halloween, this is the last thing you see.​Come Halloween-time when you're a kid, you're not going to be taking your candy-retrieval excursion lightly. It's the one night a year when you get to have literally all of the candy you can eat. It inspired the same jo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2009

    The Dallas Cowboys (And Friendswood), Keeping It Classy

    Photo via Deadspin​ Whitney Isleib is a Friendswood gal who's a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, which means she's willing to sell her dignity for fame. So she was probably hoping to become an Internet sensation one day.Not this way, though.The web is alive -- IT'S ALIVE!! -- with photos Isleib posted ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2009

    The Final Fantasy: An Inside Look at Anime and Cosplay Conventions

    Photos by Jeff BalkeWe don't know who this character is supposed to be, but she was killing some Japanese opera.​The costumes are expected. The fanciful, the extraordinary, the bizarre, the obscurely referenced, the painstakingly planned and the larger than life weren't surprising -- after all ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2009

    Whirlwind Weekend: See What You Missed

    Halloween weekend was cause for much merriment and mischief making. Whether at Rich's or the Roxy, the House of Blues or the streets of Montrose, a cosplay convention or an erotic ball, fun was found all over the city this weekend. Check out our favorite photos below. Photo by Son Lam​The hu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2009

    The Top 6 Costumes at the Montrose Crawl

    The third annual Montrose Crawl took over Westheimer on Saturday night as crowds of Halloween revelers lurched from bar to restaurant to bar. With the attendees encouraged to come in costume, it was as if Arne's and Party City had simultaneously exploded onto the streets of Montrose. Needless to say ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2009

    Upcoming Events

    ​Tonight at Coffee Groundz, a grand coffee competition will be taking place unlike anything the city has ever seen. Baristas from Houston, from Texas and from several neighboring states will compete in the H-Town Latte Art Throwdown to create the most original and elaborate latte ar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2009

    Five Last-Minute Halloween Costumes for Geeks and Nerds

    Friday, October 30th. The day before Halloween. Not that we think this fact has escaped you, dear, dear reader. But we know exactly what predicament you're in. It's clear by the panic on your face. You don't have a Halloween costume, do you? Shame shame. But we figured. Although it's usually par f ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 29, 2009

    Scream on the Green

    Family-friendly Halloween fun waits for you at Houston's downtown park

  • Calendar

    October 29, 2009

    Tricks, Treats & T. Rex

    Mad scientists, dinosaurs and candy - what's not to like?

  • Music

    October 29, 2009

    Hidden Things

    Mercer is an upscale neighborhood nightclub, if you can find it.

  • News

    October 29, 2009

    Get All Dressed Up

    There's plenty of places to go this Halloween.

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2009

    Halloween Countdown: Fool-Proof Last-Second Inspirations

    This is the final post in our series of articles offering Halloween costume advice. Check out the other four entries here, here, here and here. You've been too busy to run by Frankel's, Party Boy or even Wal-Mart to start formulating your Halloween costume this year. No ideas have jumped out at yo ... More >>

  • News

    October 22, 2009

    Get All Dressed Up

    There's plenty of places to go this Halloween. Check out our updated listings.

  • Calendar

    October 22, 2009

    ArBOOretum 2009

    Do something different, trick-or-treating through the woods

  • Calendar

    October 22, 2009

    McDonald's Halloween Mansion

    The Children's Museum of Houston starts trick-or-treating early

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2009

    Top 7 Couples' Costumes for Halloween

    Halloween is coming, and that means many, many costuming mistakes will be made by normally sane adults. To help stop this scourge, each Thursday we will be offering tips and analysis of what to avoid, or possibly what to do. Check out past entries here, here and here. There's one thing -- or should ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2009

    If Halloween Is Coming, So Are Offensive Costumes

    ​The "Illegal Alien" costume causing uproar amongst immigrant rights activists, anti-immigrant supporters and free speech advocates is the first major faux pas of this Halloween season. While anti-immigrant supporters are scrambling to find the costume, immigrant rights activists are calling for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2009

    Morning Metal: Get Ready for a Rocks Off Halloween With a Little Candlemass

    It's hard to believe that the next Rocks Off Beatles Rock Band event is only a week away. Next Tuesday, we once again seize Coffee Groundz (2503 Bagby) for another night of dranking and fake guitar-strumming. The cool thing about this party is that it's a Halloween costume party, and you know what ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 15, 2009

    Rocky Horror Show

    Don’t forget to bring your party bag

  • News

    October 15, 2009

    Get All Dressed Up

    There's plenty of places to go this Halloween.

  • News

    October 8, 2009

    Get All Dressed Up

    There's plenty of places to go this Halloween.

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2009

    Snackshot: The Great Pumpkin(s)

    Today's seasonal Snackshot comes to us courtesy of mockbird and a pumpkin patch: From the photographer's description: "Pumpkins." (She's apparently a woman of few words.)

  • News

    October 1, 2009

    Get All Dressed Up

    There's plenty of places to go this Halloween.

  • Blogs

    October 1, 2009

    Halloween Countdown Part 1: The Seven Most Cliched Costumes

    Halloween is coming, and that means many, many costuming mistakes will be made by normally sane adults. To help stop this scourge, each Thursday we will be offering tips and analysis of what to avoid, or possibly what to do. It seems that every year Halloween becomes less and less about scaring othe ... More >>

  • Halloween Guide

    October 30, 2008

    Trails to Terror

    2008 Halloween Guide

  • Halloween Guide

    October 23, 2008

    Trails to Terror

    2008 Halloween Guide

  • Dining

    November 8, 2007

    Fedora Lounge

    Woo Woo

  • Calendar

    October 25, 2007

    Montrose Crawl

    Trick-or-treat, smell my feet, give something good to drink

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