Walker
The KLD / Downtown / Gay Street
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Less than three months away!
Highball Halloween
October 30, 2010
4pm - 12am
Located in the Short North between 2nd & 4th Ave.
This year's theme is Alice in Wonderland!
Preview photos featuring Charly Bauer, Carmen Owens, Diesha Condon:
Lots of photos from last year here: http://www.highballhalloween.com
CDS sherman
East Franklinton
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i wondered why i saw Alice earlier... thank god i wasn't the only one!
mrsgeedeck
Castle of Lions
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Don't get me wrong, Alice in Wonderland is always fun, but this feels like its trying to mine a theme past its high point.
somertimeoh
Harrison West
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I figured AIW would be huge at Halloween this year because of the movie. Makes sense to me.
Walker
The KLD / Downtown / Gay Street
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Fun around Columbus wrote >>
Saturday, October 30, 2010 Columbus' Short North Arts District will celebrate Halloween in style as it brings back HighBall Halloween: Masquerade on High, for the third year. The event, billed as part Carnivale and part Mardi Gras, with a pinch of Halloween, starts at 4 p.m. with the Mini-Masques: Children's Costume Contest, live music, a dance D.J., an unforgettable fashion show, pet costume contest, and a parade of costumes.
Children's Costume Contest registration takes place a 2 p.m. for anyone ages 2-12. Judging will be in six categories: Best Super Hero, Best Circus Star, Best Kids Book Character, Funniest, Most Original and Best of Show. Kids will also enjoy the Short North Trick-or-Treat on High Street from 1-3:30 p.m.
Later that day, Columbus fashion designers will bring out their top designs to be shown on the 80-foot stage as renowned drag queen Nina West introduces each design. Judges will crown on 'HighBall Couture Costume Designer of the Year," who will receive a $1,000 prize package.
Thousands of dollars in cash and prizes will be awarded to costume contest winners in each of five categories: Best Drag King and Queen, Best Celebrity Look-a-Like, Best Tag Team (for teams of two or more people), Simply Splendid and Cirque Fantasy. Contestants can register the night of the even at the HighBall check-in station.
Dogtober Howoloween encourages pet owners to dress their pets up in creative outfits. Pets can be entered to win prices for Most Whimsical, Most Colorful, Most Outrageous, Best Duo (owner and pet) and Most Fabulous Costume. Details and registration information are available online at http://www.highballhalloween.com.
Diesha
Short North Arts District
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VIP Tickets are now on SALE!!!
Want to experience HighBall like never before? Be our VIP Guest.
The VIP Tent includes:
* Front Row Seats to the Couture Fashion Show. You will have your own area front of stage to view the designs and costume contestants during the competitions.
* Access to the VIP Tent. This is where your pre-show fun begins! The VIP Tent is located outside in a private parking lot near the back of the stage. It is heated and offers comfortable seating in a plush atmosphere.
* Complimentary Appetizers. You will be served a wide variety of foods from restaurants of the Short North Arts District.
* Private Bar. You will have access to your own bar that features beer, Ketel One and Cranberry, Captain and hot cider, and water and soda.
* A parking pass. Avoid the hassle of finding a parking spot by cruising right into the VIP parking area, conveniently located directly across the street from the VIP Tent.
* Meet the Designers. You will see the designs first! You will see the sketches of the couture costumes and watch them come to life as the designers and their models mingle in the VIP Tent prior to hitting the runway.
* 2010 VIP Tent tickets are now available beginning at $50 per ticket. Act fast! The ticket price will be $60 after October 15th.
Visit http://www.highballhalloween.com
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Diesha
Short North Arts District
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With only a few weeks to go, our Highball Halloween committee is in full blown planning mode. And with high fashion, fun for kids and dog costumes the excitement of Highball 2010 Curiouser and Curiouser has already begun.
When asked what the funnest part of planning is Carmen Owens of Surly Girl Saloon replied, “Doing the promotion has been so much fun! Getting out on the street in costume and getting people excited about the event."
After walking to district as the Mad Hatter during the October Gallery Hop committee chairman, Charly Bauer of Jeni’s Ice Cream is “most excited about the VIP and the staging area. This year we will have a high-end experience with a heated tent, private bar, and front stage viewing. Get your tickets now, they are only $50 before October 15th.
In order to make the VIP tent a reality Kasey Skobel-Conyers, of Bliss Wedding and Event Design, says “When it comes to planning organization is key and so is trusting your team. I think the most fun has been dreaming up the design and the day of the event when it all comes together is one of my favorite momentsâ€Â.
SNBA Membership Director Jessica Stopp has taken charge of this year’s Dogtober, Dog Costume Contest. "I’m really looking forward to seeing the fabulous dog costumes pet owners bring to the show.â€Â
The Kid Zone, organized by Sarah Delay of Little Dreamers Big Believers Daycare, will be full of Halloween excitement. The Shazzbotz, a kids rock band, will be performing. And there is a bounce house, clown, costumed mini-masques. Jeni’s Ice Cream will serve the kids during the kids fashion show.
The focal point of the event is the Costume Couture Fashion Showdown. It features 11 professional designers who compete for the title of Costume of the Year. “In the costume fitting meetings and hair & make-up consultations the committee is learning how incredibly talented they each are and will bring to the runway unique individuality in their designs.†says Diesha Condon, Senior Director Short North Business Association.
The CW produced a commercial that is being shown before all the movies at the Arena Grand Movie Theater during the entire month of October. Watch the video now…
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Charly
Upper Arlington
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The 2010 HighBall Halloween will feature a 50ft Video Display. So if you've got what it takes to make the runway, you'll make up here too.
It should look something like this:
The image is from Kevin Kerr's winning piece in the 2008 Costume Couture Fashion Showdown.
Nitsud Regnifloh
Valerio Heights
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will the lay-out of the event differ from last year? gawd, i hope so. the stage bottle-necked the crowd somethin' horrible leaving people either stranded on one side of the stage or the other with no way to fight through the crowd to find your friends.
Diesha, did you go to BGSU? Not a common name and if my long lost memory serves me right, there was a "Diesha" there...hmmm
vestanpance
Harrison West/at work OSU
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the wife and I are going as characters from "The Worst Witch"
Walker
The KLD / Downtown / Gay Street
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Nitsud Regnifloh wrote >>
will the lay-out of the event differ from last year? gawd, i hope so. the stage bottle-necked the crowd somethin' horrible leaving people either stranded on one side of the stage or the other with no way to fight through the crowd to find your friends.
Yeah, it's been reconfigured and moved a bit too. Click the map below to view a larger version:
Diesha
Short North Arts District
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Nitsud Regnifloh wrote >>
will the lay-out of the event differ from last year? gawd, i hope so. the stage bottle-necked the crowd somethin' horrible leaving people either stranded on one side of the stage or the other with no way to fight through the crowd to find your friends.
Diesha, did you go to BGSU? Not a common name and if my long lost memory serves me right, there was a "Diesha" there...hmmm
The runway this year is 60 ft. long running north and south & there will be a 50 ft projection of the runway on the side of the Fireproof Records wall so everyone will be able to see the show from everywhere in the closure!!!
And Yes, I did go to BG! GOOOOOO FALCONS :)
Nitsud Regnifloh
Valerio Heights
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ay ziggy zoomba zoomba zey. haha
Diesha
Short North Arts District
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The HighBall planning committee and sponsors had a blast this morning on the WTTE Fox 28 Good Day Columbus with Johnny DiLoretto! Watch the video...
[url=http://www.myfox28columbus.com/newsroom/gdc/videos/vid_800.shtml ]www.myfox28columbus.com[/url]
Diesha
Short North Arts District
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CALL FOR HIGHBALL HALLOWEEN VOLUNTEERS!
Join us a be a part of it all - Saturday, October 30
We are looking to fill shifts:
6pm - 10pm
9pm - 1am
1. Barricade monitors: Stand by entry and exit points. Collect $5 Admission. Insure that people do not enter or leave with open containers of alcohol.
2. Drink ticket sales: Take money, check ID and provide a bracelet. If a person is underage they can purchase tickets for soft drinks but are not to be issued a bracelet.
If interested please visit http://www.highballhalloween.com/?page_id=18 or call the SNBA at 614-299-8050.
See you next Saturday :)
Walker
The KLD / Downtown / Gay Street
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HighBall Halloween Masquerade – Ride COTA and Admission is Free
Going to HighBall Halloween Masquerade on High Oct. 30? If so, COTA has a hair-raising deal for you! Ride COTA to HighBall and your admission is free. You can also park at the Nationwide Parking Garage on Front Street for $3 and take COTA to the event. Day Passes purchased for $4 on the day of event are good for free entry at the door. These passes can be purchased on the bus or at the Nationwide Parking Garage on Front Street. Ride COTA lines 2, 5, 7, 8 or 21 to the event, but don’t get left at the ball, most lines end at midnight but the 21 Night Owl runs until 3 a.m.
MORE HERE: http://www.cota.com/COTA-Deals.aspx
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