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October 31st we are
sponsoring the 4th annual Assimilation Halloween Ball - Friday, October 31st
2008 @ The Marquee 222 N. Main St. Tulsa, OK 74103! Dance Party! Costume
Contest! Cash Prizes! 18 to Enter - 21 to drink - Full Bar! $5 in costume $7
without
We still have galleries up at the magazine from the previous
Re:Mission Halloween Balls we've attended so don't hesitate to go there and view
them.
oklahoma people come meet us today! Sunday, Sept 28th at 5pm
Come out and meet us today and get your passes to TrickConTreat at the Holiday Inn North
6200 N.
Robinson
OKlahoma City, ok 73118
Weekend memberships are just $30 until Oct.
1st!
Sign up to be a volunteer and be a big part of the greatest Halloween Convention EVER! We could use some great volunteers and you get hella-discounts.
Buy yours online now, or come to our last 2008 meeting at the hotel on Sunday, Sept 28th at 5pm. (Holiday Inn North, 6200 N.
Robinson, OKC 73118)
Weekend members get access to all TrickConTreat 2008 events, program book (while supplies last), souvenir badge, and exclusive access to other TrickConTreat events throughout the year, such as our Nightmare Before Xmas party in December.
One day memberships will be available at registration.
TrickConTreat 2008 is hosted at Holiday Inn North, 6200 N. Robinson Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73118. Rooms are still available at $82/night for doubles and single kings. Suites are $99/night.
You can reserve a room today in person or call 1-800-287-0037 or click here and use group code “TCT” to book yours!
Queen of Hearts Halloween Costumes - Ideas For Halloween 2008
By Harley Hamilton
Do you remember what you wore on last Halloween? How much time did you use to think up the brilliant idea? It must take a very long time and it must be hard. But I can say that is already more interesting than the past. People used to only wear scary Halloween costumes and they hardly came up with creative ideas.
Nowadays you can put on everything you like. You can look traditionally terrible. You can become famous characters such as wearing Queen of Hearts Halloween costumes. You can be anyone you want. I am going to give your more and more ideas.
Before helping you think up an idea, I would like to share one thing with you. Along with the development of technology, you no longer need to enter a store to choose your Halloween costumes. You can now buy it through online costumes stores. Most of them provide lots of choices for you.
For example, if you are searching for Queen of Hearts Halloween costumes, you may have at least 12 kinds of costumes on any online costumes stores. So I strongly suggest you buying online.
As I said before it is not a must for you to dress up like ghosts or vampires anymore (of course you can if you want.). You can be sexy, beautiful or charming. Put on Queen of Hearts Halloween costumes and loudly say off with your head or become Ironman to protect your lovers. It greatly depends on your mind. The more creative you are, the more fun you will have.
It may not be movie or story characters. You can dress up like people in different career. A waiter or a doctor will be good ideas. You may even buy a school uniform and it must help you recall lots of wonderful memories. I personally am going to dress up like a prisoner in this year because I do not think I will become a real prisoner in future.
You may also become celebrities. It is the simplest way because it does not require many accessories. You can just buy a mask or a wig. Can you imagine you become Brad Pitt and everyone ask you for signature? It must be amazing.
Do not worry that you will be foolish. Everyone is going to be foolish on Halloween. They just want to enjoy a wonderful Halloween. That is time for you to make your dream come true. Can you think of any other festivals that you can wear pirate costumes? You probably cannot. So grab this chance. Use you imagination and try to become unique on Halloween. You will have an unforgettable experience.
I do not know which kind of costumes you are going to wear. But if you want to buy Queen of Hearts Halloween costumes, I have an idea for you. You may find lots of choices on Queen of Hearts Halloween Costumes 2008
Tips for attending and surviving TrickConTreat (or any other convention for that matter).
By Duvall “Duvy” Gilchrist-Montgomery
Editor, Artist, Creator of Darkfaery Subculture Magazine
Attending conventions can be a fun and exciting experience, one that will change the way you feel about the things you enjoy. TrickConTreat is especially rare in the fact that it is dedicated to Halloween and the committee has taken care to ensure that it is a spooky, haunting affair.
Conventions, in general, have some of the most devoted attendees and people come from all over the world to attend. From the costumes to favorite celebrities, convention goers are in a different world that they can create and relate to.
You are encouraged to help with the theme of the convention by creating yourself into a character and joining in the fun as a Halloween fan.
Fans may seem like outcasts to a lot of people, but a convention is one place they can be among their own. It doesn’t matter what type of convention you are attending, you are sure to make new friends with the same interests as yourself. A lot of the time it’s a chance to get involved in things you could never imagine or would not be able to achieve on your own.
Do not be afraid to be yourself. This is the most important thing you can do, the person you are on the inside should be free to explore and here you can find new friends and people who share your interests. You should try to be open and friendly. Everyone is potential friend or new fan. Try to stay in the hotel zone close to the convention center. Being close to other convention-goers will help in making new friends.
Please try to leave hate and anger at home; this is counter-productive to the purpose behind a convention and will result in your removal from the hotel. The safety of members and children is the top priority for TrickConTreat security, and if you need help do not hesitate to approach one of our fine security people, they are there to help you and keep everyone safe.
TrickConTreat takes place the first weekend of October so you will want to set aside the weekend and plan a couple of extra days off of work. Conventions usually last three to four days, one can be found almost every weekend in some part of the country, and you will need a day to recover after all those things to do and see. Another great thing about TrickConTreat taking place on October 3rd-5th is that you will get to keep your Halloween spirit through the month and enjoy the purchases you make and things you learn to use on the actual night of Halloween.
There are, however, some considerations you might want to make in advance of the convention to make things easier on yourself and everyone else.
Pre-register if you can. You avoid the long lines, and get cheaper prices. Pre-registered members are guaranteed a program book. Weekend members paying at the convention will receive a program book while supplies last. Registration can be a trying experience and if you pre-register you’ll get through it a lot faster. Pre-registration for TrickConTreat ends October 1st, Weekend memberships are $30 until October 1st, 2008. Online registration will not be available after October 1st. Weekend memberships will be $35 at the door. One-day memberships will be available at Registration for $15 each day.
Bring a costume, sometimes two or three. Many conventions have contests for the best costume, but at TrickConTreat you can only win one contest in one costume, change often for more chances to win.
If you are planning many costume changes, get yourself a hotel room, not only will it make your life at the con easier, but you help out the people behind the scene at the convention by letting the hotel know there is interest. This also helps the behind the scenes convention committee plan and afford the convention for the next year. If you do plan on staying in a hotel, team up with people to rent a room. Decide ahead of time whose credit card it’s going on and how much everyone has to pay and who gets the beds. Set up rules of behavior for the room. The room rules are important to your safety and overall fun factor.
TrickConTreat 2008 will be hosted by Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Oklahoma City. The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Oklahoma City North is located just off Highway I-235 (Broadway Extension) and minutes from I-44, I-40 and I-35. The Oklahoma City Holiday Inn hotel is sited just 5 miles North of Downtown Oklahoma City and Bricktown. Use group code "TCT" for a discount. This also helps the behind the scenes convention committee plan and afford the convention for the next year and makes the hotel smile.
Don’t lose your room key and don’t ask anyone to hold it for you that are not in your party.
I hate to say it, but there are bad seeds in every crowd, convention goers’ aren’t screened or given background checks you never know who you are dealing with, especially when one is in a costume or becoming a character. Keep up with your items, family, and children at all times.
Get some cheap cell phones with extra minutes on it for you and your party in case you get separated. Tracfone is super cheap; around $10 each and you can recycle them later for a few bucks if you don’t need them. Put everyone on speed dial, especially children, even if they don’t understand how to use the phone an adult who finds your lost child will be able to call you easily.
Don't argue with security. No matter what.
Don’t lose your convention badge. No matter what. Otherwise take several pictures of yourself wearing it as soon as you get it and maybe *maybe* the sweet gods of registration will let you live.
Dress in loose fitting clothing so that when you get stuck in a crowd you don’t overheat, think shower and deodorant at least once a day over the course of the weekend, another great reason to get a room. Bring alternate footwear, getting stuck in heels or painful shoes for three days can sometimes ruin everything if you plan to walk from one end of the hotel to another several times.
Use your toothbrush often and don’t forget the mouthwash, close contact breeds bacteria and is just plain gross. We don’t want everyone getting sick and missing out on Halloween night.
Find out if any of your favorite celebrities are appearing. Find out the times they will be available to the public, and bring collectibles they can autograph or be prepared to buy something in the dealer’s room. Be prepared to stand in long lines to meet popular celebrities.
Buy your food and drinks ahead of time. Nothing will make your money disappear faster than buying breakfast at the hotel or eating in nearby restaurants. Con suites, where they offer free snacks and drinks, are good, but they can be time-intensive to get to and you don't want to rely on them because of the long lines and availability.
Bring information on your favorite stories, shows or movies to discuss. Most conventions have discussion panels on a wide variety of topics.Panels are a great way to make new friends and learn about new things, but remember while you are in the panel rooms the convention is still happening around you and it’s easy to lose track of time, keep your program book close by and make notes in it.
If you are attending a panel you know will be popular, get there early.
Study the collectible items available for purchase or up for auction. Bring plenty of money so you can purchase the items that appeal to you. Try not to rely on your credit cards, you can go over budget really quick when you are having a good time and see things you just have to have for your collections. Keep cash on hand, keep a firm hold on your wallet, and count your money often to make sure you are not spending more than you have.
Attend the "dead dog party" after the closing ceremonies. This is often the best way to wind down and to ease your way back into the real world. Trust me, you will find yourself a different person after attending a convention.
And finally, most importantly, have a great Halloween experience and we hope to see you at TrickConTreat!
Duvy is the editor of Darkfaery Subculture Magazine, as well as an award winning songwriter, artist and vocalist. She is currently producing her own show, promoting local artists and businesses and modeling plus-sized clothing and halloween costumes. At TrickConTreat you can find her playing Magenta in Rocky Horror Picture Show, filming Duvy’s Darkfaery Network, and hosting the Haunticon Ball along with participating in several panels on gothic fashion and trivia.
Additional Links:
http://www.trickcontreat.com/
http://www.darkfaery-subculture.com/
http: //www.myspace.com/trickcontreat
Safety Tips For Creating Halloween Props and Using Halloween Decorations
By Daryl Plaza
Most people are not aware of the fact that there are dangers of Halloween props. When it comes to trying out your decoration skills and expressing your creativity, Halloween is a great holiday! Many individuals work all year to accumulate props and develop creative ideas on how to design their home, their lawn, and other areas like their sheds for Halloween.
Unfortunately, in most cases, these individuals fail to consider the fact that there can be true dangers associated with the items that they use to decorate with. Here, I will share with you some of the most common dangers of Halloween props when used during this fall holiday.
One of the most common Halloween props is the implementation of “spider webs” in the area that one wants to attract fear. There are web products that are sold in decoration stores as well as department stores that are composed of string, rope, and even wire. Many accidents occur each year when this type of product is placed low enough to catch someone’s foot, or even high enough for the individual to actually run into.
While this type of prop may only leave some minor cuts, scrapes, or bruising, it is all uncomfortable. If falls are experienced, it may result in serious injury. If you are going to put up this type of webbing, set it in an area away from where people will frequent.
The next type of Halloween prop that is relatively common are dark lights, colored lights, and even black lights. At first glance, these appear to be completely safe and innocent types of lighting, but if you use them as the only source of lighting, the area may be so dark that it drastically reduces visibility.
When this occurs, someone may run into something that could harm them, or even fall and experience a number of injuries. If you plan on using this type of lighting, it may be good to use some small powered lights, such as battery operated lanterns that can be included as part of the festive decorations in order to improve visibility.
As you can see, there are a number of dangers that can be associated with Halloween props. While I have only listed a couple of examples here, they are real examples that will get your mind focused on determining the best method of decorating with props this Halloween. Remember to “think outside the box” when it comes to potential dangers while using Halloween props so that you and your guests can enjoy a safe evening this year!
Daryl Plaza is a regular contributor to www.spookynite.com supplying you with all the information and resources you need to know about Halloween costumes, Halloween food recipes, Halloween party ideas.
Hey all! Well, you guys, it’s not too soon to be thinking about what you plan
to do for Halloween in 2008, or rather what you plan to do for the first weekend
in October! We are very pleased to tell you about TrickConTreat.
TrickConTreat is a fan-run convention right here in Oklahoma City dedicated to
Halloween culture and this year they are proud to be hosting Oklahoma’s first
Hearse and Horror-rod Show! Come see the creepiest cars from across the region.
Activities will include fun and games for the kids, hands-on makeup and
costuming workshops, an art show and auction, unique vendors and exhibitors,
ghost-hunting info from local paranormal investigators, a charity auction to
benefit
http://www.thebellafoundation.org/
The Bella Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in
Oklahoma City created to assist low-income, elderly or terminally ill pet owners
with the cost of veterinary care when it cannot be afforded. They need your
support!
If Halloween and horror is your thing it’s not too late to get on the
guest list! In keeping with the Halloween spirit, all entrants should be
Halloween, Horror, Costume, gothic, dark fantasy, or similar subject matter
whether you are an artist, model, writer, filmmaker, or cosplayer it would be
great to see you there! From T-shirts to comics, costumes to artwork,
TrickConTreat is bringing you a collection of exhibitors you won’t find anywhere
else.
I’m sure you are wondering what Darkfaery Subculture Magazine has planned
for TrickConTreat and let me just tell you it will be delicious as usual! Great
costumed fun and scary guests!
Remember, TrickConTreat Weekend memberships are $30. One-day memberships
will be available at Registration for $15 each day.
Pre-registered members are guaranteed a program book. Weekend members
paying at the convention will receive a program book while supplies last.
This will be at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Oklahoma City North
located just off Highway I-235 (Broadway Extension) and minutes from I-44, I-40
and I-35. The Oklahoma City Holiday Inn hotel is sited just 5 miles North of
Downtown Oklahoma City and Bricktown.
You do not have to live in Oklahoma to take part in this awesome event. You just have to love Halloween!
So check out
TrickConTreat
http://trickcontreat.com/
and do keep an eye on Darkfaery Subculture Magazine for more info!
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