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The present incarnation of Halloween borrows traditions from four different festivals throughout history. These include the Roman "Feralia" festival, honoring the dead; the Roman "Pomona" festival, honoring the goddess of fruit and trees; the Celtic festival of "Samuin," which celebrates the end of summer; and the Catholic "Hallowmas" period of All Saints' Day. The name Halloween comes from the Middle English "All Hallows Eve (evening)," which was shortened to Hallowe'en, and then to Halloween in the 20th century. Many different superstitions abound, some of which are tailor made for Halloween haunting. • If a candle goes out on its own on Halloween, it is thought a ghost has come to call. • A burning candle inside of a Jack-o-lantern on Halloween keeps evil spirits at bay. • You invite bad luck into your home if you allow a fire to burn out on Halloween. • A person born on Halloween can see & talk to spirits. • Seeing a spider on Halloween could be the spirit of a dead loved one who is watching you. • If you hear footsteps behind you on Halloween, don't look back because it could be the dead following. • Carry a lump of bread in your pocket when walking in the dark to serve as an offering to ghosts. • Don't look at your shadow in moonlight on Halloween night. Otherwise, you will die within a short period of time. •When a person lived a good life, flowers will grow on his grave. If he was evil, weeds will grow. • Never slam a door; otherwise, you could hurt a ghost and risk haunting. • Holding your breath while driving by a cemetery keeps evil spirits from entering your body. • If a bat flies around a house three times, it is a death omen. • Ringing a bell on Halloween will scare evil spirts away. • Knock on wood to keep bad luck away. • A bat that enters a home may have been let in by a ghost.
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A Day at the Carnival - Missouri State Fair By Kaitlynne Offenburger PhotoJournalist
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Things to do: Find antiques
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great vacation provides the chance to find oneof-a-kind items – beautiful objects that remind you of your trip each time you look at them. Countless treasures await at shops throughout Missouri. At Big Brown Dog Antiques, in Cole Camp, browse the offerings of more than 50 antique dealers and you’ll discover gorgeous furniture, vintage collectibles and many treasures. Big Brown Dog Antiques sells hard-to-find items – such as milk paint and Briwax – that help antique owners keep their treasures in tip-top shape. Wonderful finds can be expected at Annie Laurie’s Antiques, in Cape Girardeau. Explore the 6,000-square-foot showroom, where you’re destined to find something fantastic among the
Aunt Laurie’s Antiques
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In Weston, Sundance Photo vast variety of antiques, collectibles, vintage clothing, jewelry Gallery and Mort’s Classic Cameras provides great service and décor. and a fascinating look at the past. Encounter all manner of See authentic, vaudeville-era delightful treasures on Cherokee images and clasAntique sic camera colRow, a St. lectibles, includLouis ing glass negashopping tives taken in area Kansas City, where circa 1920-1930. you’ll find Felix Street six blocks Postcards, in St. of lovely Joseph, is a shops. can’t-miss stop Discover a for postcard colrare novel lectors and his(or a vintage movie poster) at Hammonds tory buffs. Browse one of the Books. Put together an oh-so-styl- most extensive postcard collecish outfit from the racks at Cherry tions in the country, with selecBomb Vintage. Admire gorgeous tions from a broad range of dealers and collectors. You’ll find fixtures at A Light Above. (When you work up an appetite, stop by cards so beautiful you’ll want to place them in frames, not drop the nearby Mud House for lunch them in the mail. (Open by and one of the best lattes in appointment only.) town.) When you visit the historic Aunt Polly’s Treasures river town of Hannibal, be sure to set aside time for great shopping. One of the town’s newest antique stores, Aunt Polly’s Treasures, features several generations of wonderful items. You’ll find this shop right next door to the Becky Thatcher House.
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ST. LOUIS - Three haunted houses: The Haunting of Lemp Brewery, The Darkness and Creepyworld Haunted Screampark are NOW OPEN EVERY SINGLE NIGHT now through Halloween and again on November 2nd and 3rd. All three haunted houses are totally unique and different so grab a triple combo ticket and visit all three haunted houses any night you want between NOW and November 3rd, 2012. The Darkness is rated the best haunted house in America, Creepyworld is listed as the longest and best Screampark in America and The Haunting of Lemp Brewery is rated the best scariest real haunted house in America. The Darkness is totally renovated each year and pushes the limits of reality. The Darkness is beyond a haunted house. Its like putting yoruself in the middle of a big
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budget horror movie where you are the STAR of the movie. The Darkness features sets, animations, monsters and much more. The Darkness has also been rated one of the scariest haunted houses in America by USA Today, Hauntworld.com, AOL.com, and Fangoria Magazine. It has been featured on Modern Marvels, National Geographic Channel, Travel Channel, Today Show, Fox News, and many more. The Haunting of Lemp Brewery will www.theweekendermagazine.com
also be filmed for a Travel Channel show called Halloween Crazy on October 30th. Come to one of the scariest haunted locatinos in the World and go deep underground inside real caves and caverns! There are nine haunted attractions at the one location of the Worlds biggest ScreamPark at Creepyworld in Fenton. Creepyworld now features the attraction everyone in the St. Louis area is talking about ... ZOMBIE CITY PAINTBALL HAUNTED HAYRIDE... you get your chance to KILL ZOMBIES! Creepyworld also features the all new famous faces pumpkin display, 6 haunted houses, zombie ghoul band, haunted hayride, scream zones and much more! There is NO better value in St. Louis... this attraction takes over one hour to complete! Saturday November 3 will be a BLACK OUT NIGHT. Go through the haunts in COMPLETE DARKNESS. For more information and to buy your tickets online to save time, visit www.scarefest.com
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Places To Go... People to See:
Mickey Hart Band Sat., October 13, 2012 Doors: 8 pm / Show: 9 pm Columbia, MO Tickets are $25 each & available at the door COLUMBIA - Mickey Hart is best known for his nearly three decades as an integral part of an extraordinary expedition into the soul and spirit of music, disguised as the rock and roll band the Grateful Dead. As half of the percussion tandem known as the Rhythm Devils, Mickey and Bill Kreutzmann transcended the conventions of rock drumming. Their extended polyrhythmic excursions were highlights of Grateful Dead shows, introducing the band's audience to an ever-growing arsenal of percussion instruments from around the world. Exposure to these exotic sounds fueled Mickey's desire to learn about the various cultures that produced them. On April 10th, 2012, Hart released Mysterium Tremendum, his first in studio album in five years, and the follow up to his 2007 Grammy winning Global Drum Project With Mysterium Tremendum, Hart is pushing the boundaries of what we know as music, creating a genre of his own. "I have always thought of life, the world at large, as music," says Hart. "This work is a representation of that notion. I have combined sonic images of the formation of our universe with sounds drawn from musical instruments. It's all about the vibrations that make up the infinite universe. In this case, they began as light waves and these light waves are still washing over us. Scientists at Penn State, Lawrence Berkeley Labs, and Meyer Sound have transformed these light waves into sound waves. These musical excursions transport me to wonderful October, 2012
and strange new places filled with rhythms for a new day. The combination of music from the whole earth and the sounds of the planets, the stars, the events that formed our universe is intoxicating and points toward an awareness of what music is, could be, and where it comes from. Mickey has written four books documenting his lifelong fascination with the history and mythology of music.
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PLACES TO GO: COLUMBIA - The fifth year of the film festival created “by women, for everyone” kicks off with a slate of panel discussions, followed by this year’s opening night film, “Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey” at 7:30 p.m. in the grand Missouri Theatre. The film follows Arnel Pineda as he travels from the ranks of the unknown to lead singer for classic rockers Journey, thanks to YouTube and a little bit of luck. More broadly, it is a film about determination and taking heart, two of the festival’s driving principles. Films, shorts programs and panels will continue through Sunday. The Citizen Jane Film Festival showcases independent films by independent women. Why? Because unfortunately it's hard to see them otherwise! See citizenjanefilmfestival.com for ticket details. Special events will include: •Costume Contest- 6:30 – 7 p.m. Columbia Foyer Dress up as a superheroine/hero from popular or comic book culture or as a superheroine/hero of your own making. Your superheroine/hero can be male or female or any version there of. Please be ready to explain your super powers to the judges. Please show up before 7:00 pm to be included in the contest. Judges will rule based on: Artistry (technical execution, originality, overall appearance) Performance (enthusiasm, attitude, sincerity) Audience reaction. There will be First, Second and Third Prize based all averaged from a 10 point scale. There will also be an Audience Favorite prize based solely on which superheroine/hero the audience thinks is the best. •Women in Music Showcase - Friday, 10 p.m. 1:30 a.m. at The Bridge Come down to the Bridge after the opening night film on Friday night to hear local women cover Journey! A great evening filled with music from the Page 10
finest female musicians in Columbia, Missouri. The event will be hosted by CoMo Girls Rock!, an organization dedicated to empowering girls through creative expression, musical exploration and performance. In 2013 they will be offering a summer camp for girls ages 12 to 18. Performances from Shirelle & the Hot Raxx, Rae Fitzgerald, Penny & The Farthingtons, Sunshine Mamas, and Dubb Nubb will be sure to delight your ears! Check out their band bios for more information. To find out more visit www.comogirlsrock.org •A Dance Party For The End of the World Join us for our hallowed Saturday night tradition with DJ Dot Matrix, VJ Ramon Salinas and the Hella Go-Go Dancers. Bring your dancin’ shoes and plan to party down and ring in the end of the world with us. Done dancing the night away? Join us for a midnight breakfast at Cafe Berlin! The Citizen Jane Film Festival grew out of a collaboration with Stephens College, a 179-year old women’s college with a growing film program. Since 2004 Stephens College has invited female filmmakers from all over the country to present their films as part of the Citizen Jane Film Series. The Citizen Jane Film Festival first premiered in October 2008. CJFF tackles the underrepresentation of women in the film industry by creating a community that engages in lively discussions featuring the filmmakers, workshops, and one-of-a-kind parties. We invite filmmakers to come join us for a creativity retreat and a chance to connect with supportive audiences. CJFF honors female filmmakers from diverse backgrounds and in all stages of their careers.We believe that through the support of avid audiences and fellow filmmakers we can ultimately change these dismal statistics and create a better future for all of us.
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People to see: Celebrity Chefs Working together for stronger, healthier babies... A Lake of the Ozarks Premier Event This Year's Theme : "A Night with the Stars" Signature Chefs Auction at Lake of the Ozarks is a dinner auction that pays tribute to the culinary excellence of local chefs, restaurants and caterers while raising money to give babies a healthy start in life. For the 14th year, top chefs from various dining establishments will donate their time and talents to prepare a gourmet sampling reception of their signature dishes. A silent auction will be held during the sampling. The gourmet sampling is followed by a live auction, which includes unique dining, entertainment and vacation packages of varying sizes, styles and themes. Join Us on: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 "A Night with the Stars" Lodge of Four Seasons, Granada Ballroom P.O. Box 215 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy Lake Ozark 5:45 p.m. - Culinary Reception and Silent Auction 7:15 p.m. - Live Auction
nity services, programs and education into the cause and prevention of birth defects, premature births and infant deaths. We are raising money to save babies! It's all about good taste! Delicious and creative dishes, prepared by acclaimed chefs, will delight event the most discriminating palate at the March of Dimes Central Division's Signature Chefs Auction! Sample delectable edibles and bid on fabulous auction items at the Lodge of the Four Seasons at Lake of the Ozarks - Wednesday, November 7, 2012 beginning at 5:45pm. Tickets are available for $85 per person or $700 per table of 10. Call 573.635.5350 for additional information.
This amazing event raised $72,000 and attracted more than 400 enthusiastic guests in 2011. The Signature Chefs Auction provides invaluable funds for the March of Dimes Campaign for Healthier Babies which supports research, advocacy, commu October, 201
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People to See: The Broadway Dolls JEFFERSON CITY - A girl group concert experience celebrating pop, broadway, rock n’ roll and dance will be at the Miller Performing Arts Center Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. The Broadway Dolls is a "Best of Manhattan" awardwinning concert experience featuring a roster of the most dynamic women of the Broadway community. A celebration of Broadway music, rock n' roll, 60's girl groups, and dance, The Broadway Dolls is a truly unique pop/cultural experience. Headed up by Jefferson City native, Hollie Howard, The Broadway Dolls have performed all over the world. Advocates for education and empowerment, the Dolls also offer master classes and performance workshops. This first-rate company of talent hails directly from the Broadway casts of: Mamma Mia, Chicago, Spiderman, Rock of Ages, Memphis, Wicked, Rent, Hairspray, Jersey Boys, Evita, Legally Blonde, Grease, A Chorus Line, Spamalot, Nice Work if You Can Get It, The Wedding Singer, Jekyll & Hyde and many more. New York appearances include: The Marriot Marquis, Cipriani Wallstreet, Cipriani 42nd street, legendary Birdland Jazz Club, the Triad Theatre, The Pierre Hotel 5th Avenue, Midtown Theatre, B.B. Kings, and Off-Broadway in Tour de Fierce, a mainstage production at The New York Musical Theatre Festival. Nationally, the Dolls have toured numerous perform
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ing arts centers to sold out crowds. The Broadway Dolls made their first international appearance at the Atlantis Resort in Dubai, headlining the World Travel Awards, and have since headlined numerous corporate and special events. Recent television appearances include opening for the World Champion Boxing Match in Quebec (HBO), and headlining the National Vocal Championship Finals (ABC). After the Midwest tour, The Broadway Dolls are traveling to China to perform in 15 different cities. Tickets for this concert are $28. For more information on this group, visit online at www.thebroadwaydolls.com
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COLUMBIA’S ULTIMATE HAUNTED HOUSE www.fearfesthauntedhouse.com
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Calendar of Events: MULTICULTURAL FALL FESTIVAL
Oct. 20/JEFFERSON CITY - Downtown from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. The Annual Fall Festival and Downtown Harvest Fest have merged into one event that promises a great day of entertainment, food, arts, crafts and storytellers for the children, community information booths and vendors that embrace the diverse cultures found in mid–Missouri. There will be tasty kettle corn, a cider press and bluegrass music at the Governor’s Mansion from 10 a.. - 2 p.m. Fun family event! Come in your Halloween Costume or casual - doesn’t matter. Just come! For more information, visit
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ANTIQUE FESTIVAL OF THE OZARKS Oct. 27-28/SPRINGFIELD - Featuring ntiques; primitives; collectibles; toys; vintage; deco; and other items. Vendors from several states bringing their best to this new, upscale market. Held at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. GRANT AVE. Admission: $5; younger than 12, free. For more information, call 918-619-2875.
APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL Oct. 27-28/KIMMSWICK - The annual Apple Butter Festival is one of the largest events in eastern Missouri. Hundreds of vendor booths fill the city park and line the streets; a variety of crafts and food items are sold fro 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is live entertainment. The Kimmswick Historical Society makes and sells their famous Apple Butter. Free admission. For more information, call 636-464-6464.
HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL Oct. 27/PECULIAR - Held downtown from 11 a.m.5 p.m. This 7th annual family friendly, fun event includes, among other activities: a variety of vendors; food; raffles; free entertainment; a costume contest; pony rides; petting zoo; train rides; free games; and inflatables. For more information, call 816-779-6100.
VOICES OF THE PAST Oct. 25-26/ST. JOSEPH - Visit some of St. Joseph’s most fascinating Civil War era citizens and hear their tales from 6:30 -7:30 P.M. The tours begin at WyethTootle Mansion, with a bus trip to and from Mount Mora Cemetery. Call for information and to reserve your spot. Two tour times are offered. Space is limited; reservations required. Tickets: $15. For more information, call 816232-8471 or visit online at www.mountmora.org/events.asp Page 14
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