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Downtown bars host many a scary party this Halloween
4:00 am Oct 29 - by Kate Kinsella – buzz Writer
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The Blind Pig Co., located in downtown Champaign, decorated and ready for the Halloween season. Photo by Brad Thorp
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Remember trick-or-treating, costume parties, bobbing for apples, candy comas — those were the good ol’ days. But Halloween is not just for kids anymore! Three local venues are hosting “phant”astic parties to scarify your Halloween night. Get that candy-induced sugar high in your system, throw on a spooky, sexy, or creative costume and get ready for a “fright”fully fun night!
Start off your night at the Battle of the Blind Pig Bartenders at the Blind Pig Co. and Brewery, located in downtown Champaign. For the first time, Blind Pig Co. bartenders will face off against Brewery bartenders, and the customers will act as the judges. Vote for your favorite costumed bartender group starting at 9 p.m. Customers are strongly encouraged, of course, to come dressed in their own wacky costumes. Manager Becca Vann claimed that “pretty much everyone comes dressed up ... it gets pretty crazy, but it’s great!”
Starting at 3 p.m. and continuing until 2 a.m., they also offer specials on all pumpkin beers. Vann guaranteed that the seasonal favorites would return, like Southern Tier Pumpking, Dogfish Head Punkin Ale and Schlafly Pumpkin Ale.
Looking for a more energetic way to celebrate El Día de los Muertos? Head over to Radio Maria to “Dance with the Dead.” Radio Maria has “scare”ified their regular Salsa Night by adding a costume contest and drink specials. Costumes will be judged by the DJ and the Bacardi girls. Starting at midnight, $200 in cash prizes will be given away, and first place will win $150.
For another fast-paced dance party with a different beat, make your way over to Cowboy Monkey. Wear your costumes and “boo”gie to techno music presented by such DJs as Chicago’s Phaded and Richie August, DJ Belly, Mobius and Substr8 Dubstep Massacre. You will have to attend the party to find out if 217Mafia really “brings you the bass that melts your face.” Top costumes will have the chance to win a variety of prizes, and drink specials will be offered from 10 p.m. to 2 p.m.
So whether you are a creepy vampire, a sexy princess, or an imaginative robot, show off your great outfit at a Halloween party that suits your style. Wherever you end up, make sure to make Halloween night as “spook”tacular as it was when you were a kid.
Battle of the Blind Pig Bartenders
9 p.m. — 2 a.m.
Blind Pig Co.
120 N Walnut St, Champaign
298.1532
Dance with the Dead
10 p.m. — 2 a.m.
Radio Maria
119 N Walnut St, Champaign
Ticket price: $5
398.7729
Dubstep Halloween
10 p.m. — 2 a.m.
Cowboy Monkey
6 Taylor St., Champaign
Ticket Price: $5
398.2688
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Last post: Nov. 1, 2009 at 4:04 pm
really? Techno?? (unregistered user) said on Nov. 1, 2009 at 4:04 pm:
way to go guys, no one played any "techno" last night at Cowboy Monkey, shows how much you guys pay attention.....