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Haunted Attractions rally for inclusion in the Paycheck Protection Program
Haunted Attractions come together to rally support for virus relief. Midnight Studios – Transworld Haunted Attractions are more then fun, games and demons In the creative community, Haunted Houses – and seasonal events – create jobs and contribute to local economies. With many facing closures and struggling this season, a coalition was formed to help…
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Metallica’s First Show of 2020 is at a Drive In Theater near you
Metallica’s First Show of 2020 is coming to a Drive In near you Metallica and Three Days Grace join a handful of musicians with further testing of the live stream atmosphere among Covid. Metallica will be taking to the big screen this summer. The band is the first in the Metal and Rock genres to…
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Metallica’s first show of 2020 is at the Drive In
Metallica and Three Days Grace join a handful of musicians who have streamed live this year. Metallica will be taking to the big screen this summer. The band is partnering with Encore Drive in Nights and is the first in the Metal and Rock genres. Filmed close to their home base of San Fran, the…
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Cruisin the Local Car Scene
In the world of Covid, local car shows have provided a nice escape for those wanting a few hours of cruisin, good food and music. Pre-Covid, our weekly routine involved checking out a cruiser. Aside from the neat vehicles and cool cats, it was a way for us to check out and meet…
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It’s a Drag Race Chicago! RuPaul’s tour stops at Soldier Field
Ready for a high energy party this weekend?! Drive N Drag comes to Soldier Field this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It’s time to get out of the house and werk it! The event, one of many Soldier Field has hosted over the summer of Covid is one of the most colorful yet promising a fun…
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A New Free Streaming Horror Channel is Coming
Cinedigm and Bloody Disgusting team up to bring fans new horror streaming pleasures. Bloody Disgusting and Cinedigm announced a partnership that will benefit Horror Fans wanting some more choices in their lives. The new streaming service will be free and feature contemporary Cult favs, Original Programming and Classics. The new channel will arrive in…
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Drive thru Scares
Drive thru Attractions are being tested in Japan, Texas and Orlando. Imagine. Driving down a dark lonely road when suddenly you catch a glimpse of movement off to the side. Stopping the car slightly, you peer towards the left to see if your mind is playing tricks on you. Most certainly the conclusion you…
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Go Virtual with Lollapalooza this weekend
Lollapalooza retro fun – 2016 Poster art This weekend in Chicago generally marks the pinnacle of Summer. Festival season is in high swing and happy music lovers pack into trains and their cars to head into the city for an ear feast at Lollapalooza. The festival – staged against amazing backdrops of the city…
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HHN 2020 was Canceled
Another unfortunate victim to the pandemic was this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. HHN 2020 was their 30th anniversary. The virus has already put a hold on Universal’s new project – Epic Universe. This would have been Universal’s 4th theme park added to central Florida. Universal will be open to daytime guests and…
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International Halloween Film Festival will be livestreamed
You won’t need to travel to North Carolina this season to check out the 2020 OBX Halloween Film Festival. The 5th annual will be the Festival’s first virtual edition, featuring live streams and other goodies October 1-3. Online submissions are still being considered for the festival. Submission fees are applicable. This season the festival…
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Kuma’s Corner makes an apology for toxic work culture
Holy Mother of Maiden! Kuma’s turned 15 this year During the time of shadows coming to the surface, Kuma’s is underfire for what employees say are harassment, homophobia and racist behaviors from President and Manager of Operations, Ron Cain. The alleged behavior was called out in June on Instagram with employees detailing…
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Senate targets Independent Music Venues with new Bill
A $10 Billion Small Business Administration grant was introduced as an effort Independent Music Venues. Part of Save Our Stages Act, the Bill hopes to provide relief to Small Music Venues facing difficult times during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Coronavirus has presented numerous challenges to Live Music Venues. Yesterday, Senators John Cornyn and Amy Klobuchar hoped…
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