There are so many amazing events to partake in this weekend that I am sure you won’t have a problem finding something amazing to do in a costume.
Halloween weekend is also the perfect time, while recuperating during the day time, to watch great scary movies. I love scary movies, and I have listed a few that you may not have seen before below.
Henry Rollins of Black Flag acts in "Feast."
Jess “The Mess” Martin’s Scary Movie Picks
“Feast” - This is disturbing, funny and just plain wrong all at the same time. Also, punk band Black Flag’s lead-singer, Henry Rollins, plays a motivational speaker, which is the perfect reason to check it out.
“Abominable” - The beast in this looks like the Grateful Dead’s singer, Jerry Garcia, which makes for some hilarious moments.
“Descent” - The cave creatures are super creepy, plus the idea of being stuck in a cave scares the crap out of me.
“High Tension” - This film actually freaked me out a bit, but sadly the end was a little disappointing, still worth checking out though.
“House of a 1000 corpses” - I had to include a Rob Zombie movie, even thought the acting is never perfect, the production design is so great!
Classic scary movies are always a good call too, but I’m giving you options that are a little more random. Let me know what scary movies you love.
As for going out to shows this weekend, here are a few costumes I really hope to see out:
Jess “The Mess” Martin’s Favorite Costumes
Britney Spears - This one should be one half of your body in the old trashy run down version of Britney and the other half looking recovered and great.
Zombie - It is ALWAYS a good idea to go as a zombie, but make sure and make your own costume to look more real. Plus you can always do things like Miley Cyrus as a zombie too!
Local celebrity - Dress up as a local news person, well-known coach or area musician. Local costumes are hilarious!
Flo from Progressive commercials.
Bret Michaels on “Rock Of Love” - You must have a gaggle of girls dressed as groupies to pull it off and of course purse your lips constantly while wearing a bandana.
Progressive girl - I wanted to be Flo from the Progressive Insurance commercials for a couple years and haven’t had a chance. I think it would be perfect, because so many people would recognize her.
LIVE EVENTS
A Haunting At The Villa with the Rivertown Paranormal Society
WHEN: Friday
WHERE: Villa Kathrine, 532 Gardner Expressway
HOW MUCH: $30.00 per person to be paid in advance with reservations. For reservations call 224-3688 or (217) 894-7011.
INFO: www.rivertownparanormalsociety.net
Spirit Knob Wine Down with Tim Hart
WHEN: 4-10 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and older
INFO: Mulligan stew available and with a lighted pumpkin, there will be a chance to receive a $25 gift certificate. Also, patrons will receive a free drink by coming in costume.
Cheeks McGee (acoustic) and Jus Marley (regae)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: The State Room, Quincy
Funions Halloween Show
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Quincy Elks Lodge, 311 N. Second
HOW MUCH: Members and guest only. No admission charge.
INFO: Costume contest.
Halloween Rock Fest with Predawn Hour, Mindeffect, Pimpkatz and Penfifteen (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/predawnhour
Watching Judas Halloween Alternative Bash! Lock-in and Concert (Christian/rock)
WHEN: 10 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Calvary Baptist Church, 4650 West Ely Road, Hannibal, Mo.
HOW MUCH: $5 for the show, $10 for the lock-in.
The Beat Daddys (blues)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
WHERE: The Club Tavern, Quincy
Octoberfest featuring Matt and Steve Bordenkircher
WHEN: 1-5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and older
Human Aftertaste, Texas Funerals, The Brave Adult Club and Mob Action (rock/punk/surf/western)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $5, 18 and older
INFO: www.myspace.com/thetexasfunerals
Storytellers United presents Terror Theater
WHEN: 7-midnight Friday and Saturday
WHERE: Adams Theater, Sixth and Hampshire, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $7, ages 14 and under require a guardian.
INFO: Call (323) 683-5318 or e-mail flickerticket@gmail.com
Tropical Punks, Dead Zebbra, Dead Tooth, Soy City Stranglers, Infliction of Need (punk/rock)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
Small Time Crook, NoCeBo and Krazy Caucasionz (metal)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Kix Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $5, $3 with a costume.
INFO: www.myspace.com/smalltimecrookband
Raised On Radio (blues/rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Cedar Crest Country Club
HOW MUCH: $8 per person and $15 a couple.
INFO: Costume contest.
Days Taken (rock)
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The West End, Clayton, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5
Thru the Ashes (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Dugout Lounge, Monroe City, Mo.
Costume Party featuring Jared Harness and the Martini Time Cowboys (country/classic rock)
WHEN: Saturday
WHERE: Ikes, Dallas City, Ill.
Slick Woody (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Grove Inn, 6510 Broadway
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: Costume contest.
Octoberfest featuring Drew Stevens
WHEN: 1-5 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
HOW MUCH: $5, 21 and older
