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SugarMynt Gallery in South Pasadena keeps it spooky year-round, but they’ve planned something extra special for October. Their current exhibit pays tribute to the iconic Halloween franchise and the dark fantasy animated miniseries Over the Garden Wall. To top it off, they’re hosting a Halloween walking tour!
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In 2016, what would become the world’s biggest Halloween and horror convention was launched in Long Beach, California. For 10 years, Midsummer Scream has been delighting the spooky community with awesome panels, mini haunts, vendors, and novel macabre experiences. It took place again this August at the Long Beach Convention Center breaking attendance records, yet again. The event creators also made a special announcement that changes the trajectory of the horror convention. I’m about to break down what transpired over the course of this darkly magical weekend.
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HorrorCon LA is a relatively new horror convention that started in 2022. It happens in Los Angeles annually, typically around the fall. But this year, the event moved up its dates and took place during summerween. While it’s been going on for a few years, this was my first time checking it out. Here’s a closer look at the frightful festivities!
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August 30th is Frankenstein Day, a date that honors the classic novel by Mary Shelley, as well as her birthday. To commemorate this annual event, I thought it would be fun to share some ways we can all pay tribute. There may not be a time machine to transport us to 1818 (the year the book was released) to chat with the author, but why not use the imagination to bring to life our own monstrous creations! Here’s how you can celebrate Frankenstein Day.
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