New Series ‘BRUJITAS’ Highlights Women of Color Coming Into Their Power

BRUJITAS series panel
BRUJITAS series panel

BRUJITAS (Spanish for “little witches”) is an upcoming sci-fi dramedy series centering on a group of women of color who are discovering their inner powers. Created and written by Natalie Garcia, the series stars a Latina cast and weaves the magic of culture and spirituality into the narrative. Recently, La Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Los Angeles hosted a panel called Mujeres Taking the Lead: A New Era in Film and TV. It brought together the cast and crew for a fascinating discussion about the project.

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La Carmina on Her Alternative Fashion Blog & Gothic Adventures

Photo credit: La Carmina
Photo credit: La Carmina

La Carmina has established herself as an authority when it comes to alternative subcultures and eccentric adventures. She launched her travel and fashion blog La Carmina in 2007, making her one of the pioneers of blogging, particularly in the goth space. Over the course of nearly 20 years, she’s worked on amazing projects and earned many accolades.

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Spooky New Orleans Travel Guide

Spooky New Orleans
Spooky New Orleans

Welcome to my spooky travel guide to New Orleans! I visited the Crescent City during Halloween season and came out with multiple blog posts, each one dedicated to a different experience. I wanted to create a page that houses all the content I published for that trip so it’s easier to find. I do plan to return to NOLA in the future and will add links to related content here. Get ready to discover the dark side of New Orleans.

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Odd & Macabre Events 2026

The Obscure upper chamber
The Obscure upper chamber

While one year has gone, another has begun. That means it’s time to look ahead to see what spooky surprises 2026 has in store. Every year on Vamp Jenn’s Corner, I like to compile a list of events that are taking place worldwide throughout the course of the next 12 months. My Odd & Macabre Events Calendar highlights all sorts of gatherings that fall under the strange and unusual umbrella. My hope is that it makes it easier to discover spooky events happening near you.

I include horror cons, immersive experiences, macabre holidays, dark art exhibits, Halloween haunts, and so much more. Some events are returning, so you may have seen them on my past calendars. I try to feature as many things as possible that take place across the globe, so a variety of locations are covered. I also do my best to keep this post updated and add more functions as I learn about them. Here’s a taste of what morbid and bizarre happenings you can expect in 2026. Please do bookmark and share this page. Enjoy!

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A Bewitching Dining Experience: The Cauldron Bar

Imbibing in the Grey Witch potion
Imbibing in the Grey Witch potion

Located in Buena Park, California, is a cozy little sanctuary called The Cauldron Spirits & Brews. The witch-themed restaurant and bar welcomes guests to cross its threshold for  an enchanting evening of good food and divine drinks. If you’ve yet to visit, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at this delightful spot. Continue reading “A Bewitching Dining Experience: The Cauldron Bar”

Must-See Contemporary Films & TV Series for the Victorian Goth

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Photo courtesy of moviestillsdb.com

Pining to watch something that oozes sensual morbidity, gothic horror, tightly laced corsets, melancholy characters, and the backdrop of a gray and gritty England? The films and TV series featured here have at least one or a combination of these components. Although by no means an exhaustive compilation of cinema with a 19th-century dark edge, these are a few of the best contemporary works the Victorian Goth will fancy.

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