Denton, TX :: Halloween Parties 2006

Posted by Callie Mon, 23 Oct 2006 20:48:00 GMT

Denton, TX is known for it’s live music scene, laid back atmosphere, and budget partying!! Since a large portion of the population are college students ( UNT and TWU), parties aren’t going out of fashion anytime soon in Denton!! Here are a few local joints hosting Halloween Parties 2006 style!! If anyone knows of any other Halloween Happenings just post a comment, and let everyone know!!

Texas Jive :: Sat., Oct 28 :: Halloween Bash till 3am! Live Music performances by Sublemon, The Blame, Sol Diem, Dellantante? Texas Jive 1206 W. Hickory Street Denton, TX 76201 940.566.JIVE (5483)

Hailey’s :: Sat., Oct 28:: Hailey’s Halloween Costume Party! Doors open at 9:00pm, NO COVER, all ages!! Music schedule :: 10pm – Red Monroe, 11pm – Pilotdrift, 12am – DJ G There will be a $500 grand prize for the “Best Costume” of the night. Cheap Drinks! Bands/DJ’s and more!! Hailey’s 122 Mulberry Denton, TX 940.323.1160

The Drink on Fry :: Tue., Oct 31 :: Halloween Punkin Smash Bash!! Doors open at 8:00pm The Drink 125 Avenue A Denton, TX 76201 940.591.0789

Atticus :: Tue., Oct 31 :: Halloween Party 9:00pm – 2:00am Music by DJ Jesse Koo, 50 cent wells all night!! Costume is a must!! ATTICUS 208 W. Oak Denton, TX 76201 940.566.9042

Hooligans :: Sat., Oct 28:: Halloween Party 9:00pm until close!! Hooligans 104 N. Locust St., Denton, TX 76201 940.442.6950

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Dallas, TX Halloween Parties/Events 2006

Posted by Callie Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:40:00 GMT

CLUB ONEDRAGONS HALLOWEEN BALL features a $500 prize for the best all-around costume, drink specials, DJs and live performances. It’s more than a party, benefits go to a local Childrens’s Hospital. Adults only. tickets $15 presale/ $25 at the door Oct. 29 from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Club One 3025 Main Street Dallas, TX 214-741-1111

DALLAS SYMPHONYA HAUNTED ORCHESTRA A Halloween tradition! Musical comedian Dan Kamin appears as nerdy Mr. Kirby, who doesn’t believe in magic, until the music begins and strange things happen. Everyone will be delighted by Dan’s antics as he is “haunted” by the music. Be sure to wear your best costume and show up early for some “spirited” pre-concert activities. Oct. 29 at 2:30 p.m. Meyerson Symphony Center 2301 Flora Street Dallas, TX 75201 tickets are $14- $35. 214-692-0203. www.dallassymphony.com.

DICK’S LAST RESORT A costume contest with a $500 cash prize, music by Filet of Soul, and food and drink specials. Oct. 29, starting at 5 p.m. at the new location at Houston and North Lamar. Free. 214-747-0001.

GRANADA- GOTH BALL Arts Fighting Cancer and the Dallas Observer present a party with Halloween decor, DJs, dancing and a costume contest with grand prize of $1,500. Proceeds benefit the Cancer Relief Fund. Oct. 28 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of event. VIP ticket that includes beverages is also available for $50. www.gothball.com.

METRO GRILLHEAVEN & HELLOWEEN VI Exposed presents a party with multiple DJs spinning a variety of music; costumes are encouraged. For ages 21 and older. Oct. 29, doors open at 9 p.m. at Metro Grill, 4425 N. Central Expressway. Advance VIP tickets (includes open bar and access to VIP areas): $25 for women, $40 for men.www.dfwexposed.com.

SCAREGROUNDS Located deep in the heart of Dallas near the Design District, just northwest of downtown, the 23,000 sq. ft. facility was established in 1996 and boasts three distinctly themed haunted attractions: The Terrortorium™, The Necrotorium™, and The Hallucinatorium™. One admission price gains entry into all three high quality attractions, which are seamlessly linked together. Festivities inclued food, entertainment, and music. REGULAR ADMISSION: One $16 ticket includes all 3 Haunted Houses. Music performances Fri, 10/27 - Mugzu and Invitation to Failure Sat 10/28 – Destination Venus Sun 10/29 – Joshaa Showcase Tues 10/31 – The Uncontrolable Urges Hours of Operation FRI, SAT & HALLOWEEN 7:30PM – until at least 1AM; WEEKNIGHTS 7:30PM – Until at least 11PM Dallas ScareGrounds 2001 Irving BLVD Dallas, TX

SEVEN MELTDOWN HALLOWEEN WEEKEND BLOCK PARTY features live performances by Rabbit in the Moon and Greenskeeper plus many more DJs and performances, drink specials. 17 and up(w/ ID). Oct. 28 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. at Seven, 2505 Pacific Ave. Price $25. 214-887-8787.

SPIKE’S GLOBAL GRILL The Halloween Boo Ball includes tarot card readings, treats, $4 blood orange margaritas, classic horror flicks, a DJ and a costume contest. For ages 21 and older. Oct. 28 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Spike, 5321 East Mockingbird Lane. Free. 214-828-2229.

TIPPERARY INN Party features a contest for Irish-themed costumes with categories for the best, most original and worst outfits. The Trinity River Whalers will perform and McCarthy’s Pub & Patio (under the same roof as the Tipperary Inn) will have a ‘70s-themed party with a costume contest and DJ. Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. Tipperary Inn, 5815 Live Oak. No cover. 214-821-6500.

You can’t go to the party without your costume…If you still need to find that perfect one, click here DFW Costume Shops for costume shops located throughout the DFW area.

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Halloween Costume Shops in DFW

Posted by Callie Wed, 11 Oct 2006 21:43:52 GMT

Halloween is almost here and if you’re like me you have no idea what your going to be this year. This is a list of Halloween costume shops located throughout the metroplex. So no matter where you live there is no excuse for not dressing up this year!! Get out there and get your ghoul on!

  • Dallas Costume Shoppe :: 3905 Main St, Dallas, TX
  • Incognito Costume World :: 13621 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX
  • Costumes By Dusty :: 324 Exchange Dr, Arlington, TX
  • Spirit Dallas :: 11411 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX
  • Spirit Fort Worth :: 8380 E I-30 Fwy, Fort Worth, TX
  • Spirit Arlington 981 W I 20 Hwy, Arlington, TX
  • Spirit Mesquite 2021 N Town East Blvd, Mesquite, TX
  • Spirit Lewisville 2325 S Stemmons Fwy #501, Lewisville, TX

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Halloween Concerts :: 10/31/06

Posted by Callie Tue, 03 Oct 2006 23:56:00 GMT

Many live music fans anticipate a couple special dates throughout the year where bands go all out and take the experience to to the next level—Halloween and New Year’s Eve….and since Halloween is almost here, it time to make plans if you haven’t already!!! Vegoose a Halloween festival extravaganza that definitely takes the concert experience to the next level….a Halloween weekend filled with amazing shows and where better to take Halloween than Las Vegas.

If you can’t make Vegas, here are some other bands handing out trick or treats…..

Halloween Shows 10/31/06

...and You Will Know us By The Trail of Dead – House of Blues, Chicago, IL

Alice Cooper – Foxwoods Resort and Casino, Mashantucket, CT

Ben Harper – Jahrhunderthalle, Frankfurt, GER

Benevento/Russo Duo – The Music Box, Charleston, SC

Bob Dylan (w/ Foo Fighters) – Kohl Center, Madison, WI

Broken Social Scene – The Moon, Tallahassee, FL

Cursive – Marquee Theatre, Tempe, AZ

The Decemberists – Calvin Theater, Northampton, MA

Devo – Greek Theater, Los Angeles, CA

The Disco Biscuits – Orpheum Theatre, Boston, MA

Galactic – Tipitina’s, New Orleans, LA

Gov’t Mule – Uptown Theatre, Kansas City, MO

the Mars Volta (w/ RHCP) – Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, OH

Medeski Martin & Wood – Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC, NY

Michael Franti & Spearhead – Vogue Nightclub, Indianapolis, IN

The Mutaytor – Universal Studios, Universal City, CA

Mute Math – 20th Century Theatre, Cincinnati, OH

North Mississippi AllStars – University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Particle, Del the Funky Homosapien – Granada Theatre, Lawrence, KS

Perpetual Groove – Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, GA

Phix – Visulite Theatre, Charlotte, NC

Ratdog (w/ Bob Weir) – North Fork Theater at Westbury, Westbury, NY

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, OH

Secret Machines – Center Stage, Atlanta, GA

Slightly Stoopid – The Pageant, St. Louis, MO

STS9 – The Warfield, San Francisco, CA

Tapes ‘N Tapes – Black Cat, Washington, D.C.

Tea Leaf Green – Fox Theatre, Boulder, CO

Trey Anastasio – Stubb’s BBQ, Austin, TX

Tricky – The Independent, San Francisco, CA

Zappa plays Zappa – MSG, NYC, NY

Zilla – The Bottleneck, Lawrence, KS

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