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- Aldridge Gardens Scarecrows (2008)
- Halloween at Tannehill
- Birmingham Zoo scarecrows
- Boo at the Zoo (2007)
- Aldridge Gardens scarecrows (2007)
- Spirit Hunters
- Go pumpkin contest
- Rocky Horror at Alabama Theatre
- Rocky Horror at Flying Monkey
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- Aldridge Gardens scarecrows (2006)
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'Ghost Adventures' visits Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham
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Matt Cuthbert
Friday November 14, 2008, 10:50 AM
Sloss Furnaces sits just east of the Birmingham, Alabama skyline.Sloss is probably the most famous of Alabama's haunted attractions, and of course every Halloween it's converted into a haunted house as Sloss Fright Furnace.
There have been more than 100 reports of suspected paranormal activity at Sloss Furnaces recorded in Birmingham Police records. From minor incidents such as steam whistles apparently blowing by themselves, to major sightings and the rare physical assault. It is interesting to note that the majority of these reports happen in the months of September and October at night, during the old "graveyard shift."Some merely dismiss the occurrences as Halloween hoaxes; others believe it is the restless of spirit of the sadistic foreman, Slag.
I'm so glad that I work within walking distance of such a creepy place.
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Halloween costume contest winners
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Matt Cuthbert, al.com
Wednesday November 05, 2008, 12:37 PM
Thanks to all those who entered al.com's Halloween costume contest. Here are the winners in each category, based on your votes.
Cutest
Pumpkin in a Pumpkin, from hill2725.1st runner up: Jakob of Huntsville as Little Al
2nd runner up: 'Cutest Duck Ever' from jsjordan
Scariest
Tanner of Birmingham dressed as a killer bride for the Trick-or-Vote party at the McWane Science Center.1st runner up: Birmingham Nights - "The Joker" from kslogsdon
2nd runner up: Cameron as a zombie
Best Celebrity Look-Alike
The Whisenhunt family all got into the act as heroes and villians of Gotham City.1st runner up: Ben Callahan of Tuscaloosa as Forrest Gump
2nd runner up: Jackson as Captain Jack Sparrow
Don't miss all the other great Halloween photos, either. And even though the contest is over, you can still upload your pictures.
News video: Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
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Bernard Troncale -- Birmingham News
Friday October 31, 2008, 11:28 AM
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at Bare Hands Gallery last year.Celebration, not mourning, is the goal of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Bare Hands Gallery has adoped this Hispanic tradition, organizing an annual fiesta with art installations, music, food, dancing and more. The picture here, and video below, are from last year's celebration. This year, join the event from 1 to 10 p.m. (with a 5:20 p.m. parade). Admission is free but a $10 donation is requested. See other halloween activities from today's 12 to Do in City Scene. Go to the al.com Halloween page.
12 to Boo -- 10.31.08
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Birmingham News
Friday October 31, 2008, 6:13 AM
Great things to do this Halloween
Grim, grinning ghosts come out to socialize
by Matt Cuthbert
Thursday October 30, 2008, 2:53 PM
In the spirit of Halloween, here's the entire Haunted Mansion scene from Disney on Ice: Disneyland Adventure, which is running through Nov. 2 at the BJCC.
| Disney on Ice - The Haunted Mansion |
Chris Welch of The Huntsville Times has a review of the show.
'Ghost Hunters' offer a spooky Halloween
by Dave Sharp -- Birmingham News
Thursday October 30, 2008, 10:40 AM
Much of my childhood was spent reading ghost stories, watching horror films, and being wary of what might lurk in the shadows of a dark room. It's an interest that has carried over into adulthood. So naturally, I was intrigued when a series called "Ghost Hunters" premiered on the Sci-Fi Channel in 2004.
Ghost hunters and leaders of The Atlantic Paranormal Society Jason Hawes, left, and Grant Wilson will conduct a live investigation on Halloween when the return to Fort Delaware for Sci-Fi's "Ghost Hunters."Eerie entertainment: Treat the family to a night of fun this Halloween
by Press-Register staff
Thursday October 30, 2008, 10:25 AM
Jack-o-lanters provide a warm glow on Halloween.It's eerie -- one might almost say supernatural -- the way Halloween seems to take on a little more punch when it falls on a weekend.
That certainly seems to hold true for this Friday night, when the spectrum of activities will range all the way from street-level trick-or-treating to a couple of large-scale concerts.
FREE BOO-rito on Halloween at Chipotle Mexican Grill!
by Wendy McCormick
Thursday October 30, 2008, 9:52 AM
I called the manager at my local Chipotle. He said that it is a company-wide event... so all Chipotle restaurant locations should be participating.
I also asked him how lenient they would be on the whole costume thing. He said they would be pretty open-minded. They mostly just want you to come in and try their burritos.
I bet if you made a tin-foil hat and wrapped some additional foil around your waist... you'd probably pass the costume test. Any other ideas?
p.s. Thank you, Sasha, for the tip about this!
Mobile Police give safety tips for Halloween
by Ron Colquitt
Thursday October 30, 2008, 9:21 AM
This trick or treater is gitty for goodies at this year's Boo at the Zoo.Drivers and parents of young trick-or-treaters take precautions to ensure the night stays safe, said Clay Ingram, AAA Alabama spokesman.
Citing federal agency statistics, Ingram said that the number of traffic fatalities on Halloween rises an average of 30 percent, to 151 deaths, when Oct. 31 falls on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
Continue reading "Mobile Police give safety tips for Halloween" »Take care to make Halloween safe and fun
by Victoria Cumbow
Thursday October 30, 2008, 8:52 AM
Trick-or-treaters should beware flames, make selves visible, Red Cross says
Children relax while enjoying popcorn at a church "Trunk or Treat" event.That caution came from the Madison-Marshall Chapter of the American Red Cross, along with several other ways to keep kids safe this Halloween.
"Halloween can be a fun time, but it can be a disastrous time if we don't take the proper precautions," said Shirley Crutcher, director for emergency services.
Huntsville area full of ghouls on Halloween
by Huntsville Times staff
Thursday October 30, 2008, 8:41 AM
The Huntsville area is filled with Halloween events.Downtown Huntsville should be hopping with some interesting guys and ghouls Friday night.
Mason's Pub on Clinton Avenue and Sammy T's Musical Hall and Humphrey's Bar & Grill on Washington Street are hosting the second annual Downtown Halloween Crawl with a free food buffet from 6-8 p.m. at Mason's and Humphrey's and music.
Zombies against hunger
by Kate Mercer
Monday October 27, 2008, 10:23 AM
Erica Brown, right, shows off her make-up at Dr. Java. She spent all morning decking out her friends Jame Hanson, Taylor Parker and Brittiny Roberts, shown from left, as zombies. A similar Zombie Walk event also took place in Huntsville.
| World Zombie Day |
Haunted houses, spooky mazes infest the Tennessee Valley
by Jon Busdeker
Monday October 27, 2008, 9:59 AM
Horror hounds can choose from a variety of sites in the Huntsville area
Barrett Hudson and Zack Savage at Latham United Methodist Church, where members have sold pumpkins each of the last 14 years to raise money to support retreats and mission trips.Across the Tennessee Valley, ghouls, ghosts and goblins are haunting abandoned farmhouses and spooky corn mazes. Below is a list of haunted attractions for you horror hounds.
If scary sights aren't your thing, check out the list of pumpkin patches. Before Halloween night, make a day at your local pumpkin patch by finding the perfect gourd, walking through an unspooky corn maze, or petting barnyard animals.
Nice day for a zombie walk
by Jon Busdeker
Monday October 27, 2008, 8:06 AM
Ghouls invade downtown Huntsville for the Zombie Walk.Think about it. Where else is there a large concentration of rocket scientists? Those guys must have huge, delicious brains.
On Sunday, as sort of a preview to the inevitable zombie takeover of the world, more than 100 people dressed up as the undead and took to the streets of downtown Huntsville for the second annual Zombie Walk.
Pop culture icons replace spooky outfits for Halloween
by Megan Lawrence
Sunday October 26, 2008, 11:53 AM
Sophie Traywick, a fifth-grader at Greystone Elementary School, is dressing as Hannah Montana because she loves her show and music.Now, you're most likely to see Hannah Montana and Indiana Jones, rather than the Wicked Witch of the West and Casper the Friendly Ghost. (We'll let you decide who's scarier).
The past few years have seen a definite shift toward pop culture-driven costumes on Halloween, retailers say, and this year is no exception. Birmingham streets on Friday night will be filled with little Hannahs and Indianas, as well as Disney princesses and characters from recent movies such as "Batman," "Spiderman" and "Star Wars."
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