about all the exciting events going on starting Today in celebration of the "13 Nights Of Halloween" Presented by the Culture Shock Community Project. So enjoy!
Below is the Complete Schedule for the 13 Nights of Halloween Festival in Salem, Oregon presented by the Culture Shock Community Project. If you have any questions about events, please contact us at 13nights@cultureshockproject.com (If you are interested in helping, donating, or volunteering, we want you!)
TUESDAY, OCT 19th -KICK OFF!
-7pm Zombie March (Flash Mob)
Where: Steps of Capital building/Court Street side
Cost? Free and open to the public.
Zombies of the mid-Willamette Valley will gather at the steps of the Court Street steps of the Capitol Building then march through the streets of Salem, finishing their escapades Clockworks Café. This is also a food drive for Marion Polk Food Share; participants & watchers are encouraged to bring a can or two of food to donate. Help the Zombies feed the People!
Community Partner: HOME Youth & Resource Center (Raising food for Marion & Polk Food Share)
WEDNESDAY, OCT 20th
-7pm Mad Science
Where? -Willamette University -Montag Events Center
Cost? -Free and Open to the public
Come watch the Mad Scientists do the experiments you wish your Chemistry Teacher had done. (explosions, chemical reactions, fire, glowing ice). Also, poi fire dancers!
Community Partners: Willamette Chemistry Club & Willamette Poi Fire Spinners
THURSDAY, OCT 21st
-7pm. Ghastly Ghostly Tales: A Special Evening Grown-Up Storytime Where: Salem Public Library, Loucks Auditorium
Cost? Free & Open to the public
Actors from Pentacle Theatre are teaming up with Salem Public Library for an evening of bone-chilling ghost stories in this dramatic special edition of the Library’s Grown-Up Storytime. Actors Tom Wrosch, Claire Diehl, Erika Zuelke, and Edward Klein will be featured in a 90-minute event featuring four delightful stories whose inspiration comes from beyond the grave. "The Boarded Window" by Ambrose Bierce "Long Distance Call" by Richard Matheson "Ghost Hunter" by Sydney J. Bounds "The Wrong Grave" by Kelly Link
Community Partners: Salem Public Library & Pentacle Theater
FRIDAY, OCT 22nd
-6pm Children Of The Corn
Where: Willamette Valley Fruit Company
Cost? Varies depending on age and activity
Join the organizers of 13 Nights for a night of fun: Corn Maze, Hay Ride, Corn Crib, Mini-Maze Pedal Tractors and more! Get a coupon for $1 off the corn maze at Clockworks Café. This is also a great time to pick up your pumpkin so you can join in on our Creative Pumpkin Carving
Community Partner: Willamette Valley Fruit Company
FRIDAY, OCT 22nd
-(Two Tours: 7pm and 8pm) Salem Ghost & Underground Tour Where: Reed Opera House (Meet at Reed Opera House)
Cost? Free & Open to the Public
Learn about the dark secrets of Salem in the Ghost and Underground Tours at the Reed Opera House as part of the 13 Nights of Halloween. This is a rare opportunity to venture into the rarely seen tunnels deep below Salem's downtown area, and also learn of Salem's haunted past! Two Tours: 7 PM & 8 PM Community Partners: Reed Opera House
SATURDAY, OCT 23rd
-4pm Thrill The World (Downtown Thriller Dance)
Where? -CHEMEKETA ST. (Between Commercial & Liberty)
Cost? Free to view or participate (but we are accepting book donations for SMART)
In 2009, 32 residents of Salem danced in the streets, joining over 22, 000 other people across the world to set the record for largest simultaneous Thriller dance…this year we will do better!!! Come watch us as we aim at helping break this record and set a new one! (If you are interested in dancing, please contact 13nights@cultureshockproject.com ASAP!!)
BOOKS FOR BRAINS: Our zombie crew, with their brain buckets will be roaming while we dance, collecting donations for SMART –Start Making a Reader Today. Community Partners: Cherry City Derby Girls & Go Downtown SATURDAY, Oct 23rd -10am to 6pm Ghosts In The Library (Movie Marathon) Where: Loucks Auditorium, Salem Public Library Cost? All are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-seated basis. 10 a.m. -Ghostbusters (PG, 105 minutes) 12 noon -Field of Dreams (PG, 106 minutes) 2 p.m. -The Sixth Sense (PG-13, 107 minutes) 4 p.m. -Ghost (PG-13, 127 minutes) Community Partners: Salem Public Library
SATURDAY, OCT 23rd (to SUN OCT 24th)
-Starts at 10am The 24-Hour Comic -Halloween Edition
Where: Clockworks Café
Cost? Free and Open to the Public -But must pre-register
Here is the challenge: 24 hours to create a 24 page comic. Sounds easy? Ah contraire! The creativity flows, the sleeplessness goes, and the craziness shows! Work as an individual, or as a group. Visit our website at www.cultureshockproject.com/13nights for registration information and participation form. Community Partner: Corrosive Comics SATURDAY, Oct 23rd -6pm Monster Smash Roller Derby Bout Where: Linn-County Fairgrounds (Albany, OR) Cost? $10 pre-sale / $13 Door Get tickets at Clockworks Café or at http:// www.brownpapertickets.com/event/122128 With Sick Town Derby Dames & Cherry City Derby Girls
Come see the epic rematch between Salem/ Keizer’s CHERRY CITY DERBY GIRLS and Albany/Corvallis’ SICK TOWN DERBY DAMES, in this all-girl roller derby flat-track extravaganza.
Community Partners: Sick Town Derby Dames & Cherry City Derby Girls
SUNDAY, Oct 24th
-2pm Two-Wheel TerroRide
Where? -Bikes congregate at Clockworks Café
Cost? Free and Open to the Public
Come out for a costumed bike ride around Salem...be sure to dress up, and don't forget, your bike is part of your costume! PRIZES!! –plus its fun and a great workout, too!!!
Community Partners: Santiam Bicycle.
SUNDAY, Oct 24th
-4pm The Mad Hatters Tea (And Coffee) Party
Where? Clockworks Café
Cost? Free to participate (Coffee/Tea/Food available for purchase)
Why is a raven like a writing desk? Maybe you'll find out at 13 Nights's Mad Hatter's Tea Party with our oddball experience of fun and games! Coffee tasting with Stumptown Coffee, teas from Smith Tea and an assortment of delicious Halloween Tea Party delights from Marsee Bakery. Also get a chance to sample our new gourmet collocate menu which will be unveiling in November. Dress up as your favorite Alice character if you are so inclined.
Community Partners: Stumptown Coffee, Smith Teas, Extreme Chocolates and Marsee Bakery
MONDAY, Oct 25th
-Starting at 4:30pm through the evening Creative Pumpkin Carving Where? Willamette Art Center (Oregon State Fairgrounds)
Cost? Free & Open to the Public -(please bring your own pumpkins)
Back by popular demand! Come to WAC and join with the creative staff to learn how to care a unique pumpkin in a fun, social environment.
Community Partner: Willamette Art Center
MONDAY, Oct 25th
-7pm Magic Now!!
Where: Clockworkse Café
Cost? Free & Open to the Public
A night of spooky magic & mystery with the Amazing John Edsall, Dr. D. R. Schreiber, Magician William Darcy & Glen Bledsoe –Lord Dazzle. Show features magic tricks AND close-up magic as the magicians walk through the audience. Be amazed!!
TUESDAY, Oct 26th
-7pm Do-It-Yourself Costume Contest
Where? Clockworks Café
Cost? Free & Open to the Public (please check website for contest entry details)
Ultimate DIY Costume Contest...craft a costume that uses no "prepackaged/store bought" costume parts. (Propos ok) Can you do it? Come show off your creativity! (visit www.cultureshockproject.com/13nights for entry details) Prizes in multiple categories! Live Music!
Community Partner: Cherry Redd
WEDNESDAY, Oct 27th
-Starting at 6pm and running through the evening Costumed Open Mic
Where? Clockworks Café
Cost? Free & Open to the Public
A special-edition of our incredibly popular Wednesday Open Mic, hosted by Elvicious Cash. Come dressed up and show off your talents (music, poetry, comedy, magic, dance…all acts welcome and encouraged)
Community Partner: EC Productions
THURSDAY, OCT 28th
-9pm HalloQueen Bingo
Where? The Southside Speakeasy
Cost? No Cover Charge / 21 and over / Bingo Cartds cost (fundraiser)
Drag Queen Bingo hosted by Miss Fabulanzaa! 2 for 1 drinks! Prizes provided by local retail and food vendors, and proceeds benefit a Friends of Felines (cuz cats are drag queens, too!) Patrons are encouraged to come in costume and dance as well!
Community Partners: Southside Speakeasy and Friends of Felines
FRIDAY, OCT 29th
-6pm Zombie Yoga
Where? Indigo Wellness/Yoga Center -Downtown
Cost? $8 Drop-In cost
The Halloween spirit is undead and well at Indigo Yoga studio! Drag your decrepit zombie self to our (un)-Happy Hour yoga class and move your miserable flesh...you aren't dead yet! Zombie costumes and make-up encouraged but not required.
Community Partner: Indigo Wellness Center
FRIDAY, Oct 29th
-7pm All-Hallows Belly Dancing
Where? Clockworks Café
Cost? Free & Open To The Public
Join Clockworks monthly belly dance showcase with an all-hallows twist. Showcase features a fusion blend of styles, flavors, and troupes. Come check it out!
Community Partner: Sherry Calahan
FRIDAY, OCT 29th
-Starts at 8pm and runs late into the evening Heads Will Roll: Executioner’s Bowling
Where? Town & Country Lanes (Keizer)
Cost? Varies based on package; Free shoe rental for all those in full costume
Even an executioner needs to blow off some steam. Throw on your best outfit and come down to Town & Country for a great, old-fashioned bowling event! LIVE MUSIC from Shift and Fixed & Dilated, plus DJ’d tunes.
Community Partner: Town & Country Lanes
SATURDAY, Oct 30th
-Starting at 1pm Trick or Treat on Downtown Streets
Where? Downtown Salem (central meeting point TBA)
Cost? Free & Open to the public
Grab the kids, throw on your costumes, and bring them out to Downtown Salem to trick or treat with participating businesses. Possible festivities and activities will be posted soon. Stay connected!
Community Partners: Go Downtown! with local downtown businesses.
SATURDAY, October 30th
-6pm Ghost Hunter Open House
Where? Clockworks Café
Cost? Free and Open to the Public
Ever wonder what a real-life ghost hunter does? Come meet one of Salem’s Paranormal Investigator teams, SIGHT. Ask questions, check out gear, and review footage at this ghost hunter paranormal open house hosted by
Community Partner: SIGHT (Salem Investigating Ghost Hunting Team).
SATURDAY, October 30th
-9pm and MIDNIGHT Rocky Horror Picture Show -Interactive Where? High Street Cinema
Cost? $10 -Includes goodie bag of props (Fundraiser for George Tabb)
Let’s Do the Time Warp Again!!! Live & Interactive…it’s the Rocky Horror Picture Show! On the screen, stage and in your lap (well, almost)… The Halloween Classic, brought to life by Salem’s interactive film and movie project. Sure to be an evening of surprises you don’t want to miss! (Funds raised from this event will benefit George Tabb)
Goodie bag of props provided (no outside props, please) Limited tickets available at the door. Get your tickets NOW from Cherry Redd, Clockworks Café, High Street Cinema or Salem Cinema. Soon to be available online at Brown Paper Tickets.
Community Partner: Salem Cinema
SUNDAY, October 31st
-Starting at 9pm and going late Monster Mash Dance Party
Where? Ventis Café
Cost: Free entry, 21+
Come dance the night away...at the Monster Mash...Costume up and party down!
Community Partner: Ventis Café
SUNDAY, Oct 31st
-10pm Premiere of The Walking Dead
Where? Browns Towne Lounge
Cost? Free, 21 and over
One of the greatest zombie comic books of ALL TIME, The Walking Dead, has been turned into a TV show. Come out with your fellow zombies and enjoy a special night of fun together as we watch the exciting premiere of this show! Details to follow
Community Partner: Browns Towne Lounge
*ALSO, during the entire season: Don’t forget to go check out the Nightmare Factory at the Oregon School for the Deaf, recently renovated by Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. All proceeds support the school’s incredible efforts!
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