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It’s Official. Lollapalooza is canceled.
Look for a weekend of livestream goodies July 30th – Aug. 2nd Photo by DJMag Well, it’s official – Lollapalooza was canceled. A Chicago Summer without festivals is such a surreal feeling. When again exactly do we get to declare 2020 the year of the Apocalypse? With deadlines looming close, it was almost a…
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The Forge & Lemont come together to create North America’s largest adventure park
The Village and Township of Lemont are partnering with The Forge Music Club to create the biggest adventure park in North America. The Forge: Lemont Quarries Adventure Park is scheduled to open this May and will feature 300 acres of free-standing towers for patrons to climb and navigate. Those who love life in the fast…
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Halloween Wagon, Green Goblin, Bill and Ted featured at Flashback Weekend
Photo: Flashback Weekend If you’re like myself and excited about (finally!) seeing Bill and Ted back on the big screen, it’s cool to see Alex Winter will be a guest at this year’s convention. Love this gify of Bill S Preston Esquire https://evildead2.tumblr.com/post/173502044047/bill-holding-his-pick-in-his-mouth Bonus is that our friends at HSPPA will be showcasing some items…
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13th Floor Takes Over Historic Joliet Prison
Creepy Creatures like these will roam what once was the Woman’s section of Historic Joliet Prison. A real prison experience awaits Haunted House Fans this coming Halloween season. Nationally owned 13th Floor has signed a contract with the city of Joliet to expand their attraction and help expand the area with some hefty…
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13th Floor Entertainment announces two new shows for Chicago
Haunted House fans will want to buckle up for two new experiences at 13th Floor this season. Stranger Things fans can ride their bikes to The Other Side in this Netflix series inspired adventure. And for classic horror fans, you can get your fix of golden screen horror in a live action film where re-imagined…
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Rob Zombie is bringing House of 1000 Corpses to Halloween Horror Nights
Love it – or hate it – Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare was a success when it took up a 2 year residency at The Odeum in Villa Park – a small suburb right outside of Chicago. The attraction was well scripted at pushing limitations for visitors with both visuals and senses, which Zombie plans…
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Aragon Ballroom changes its name to reflect sponsorship
Ghost performs at The Aragon 2018 The Aragon Ballroom changes it’s name The Aragon “Brawlroom” is one of Chicago’s staples for live music. Located in the Uptown neighborhood, The Aragon is just one of the beautiful buildings that still stand and host entertainment in the area. Built in 1926, the interior reflects a Spanish village.…
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Creepshow is coming to Halloween Horror Nights
Greg Nicotero is helping to design a maze that celebrates both the original 1982 anthology and release of the new series which will premier on Shudder. Halloween Horror Nights opens on Friday, September 13th. The maze entices guests to immerse themselves into 5 stories that are being redesigned for the series. Fans of the original…
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Skittles Releases Rotten Zombie Flavor for Halloween
Chicago based Wrigley Company is giving you a chance to taste a zombie this Halloween. Do you dare to try? Fun flavors like mummified melon, chilling black cherry and petrifying citrus punch will perhaps never give the full experience of what our Halloween has really been missing – an experience to be on the opposite…
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Netherworld’s opens Tiki Escape Room
Neatherworld’s new Tiki Escape room explores a unique twist to the otherwise usual themes. Neatherworld has been running both Nosferatu and Sashquash themed rooms, so they are no stranger when it comes to creating unique experiences. In Tiki Island: Attack of the Shark God, tourists are lured into a beautiful island paradise just…
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Visit The Upside Down in Atlanta
image: Hypebeast It is a bummer Stranger Things was not filmed here in Chicago. But, if it’s any constellation those who are considering a roadtrip this fall can still experience The Upside Down in Atlanta. Tours are hosted by Atlanta Movie Tours, and run Mid-August to October. Fans will not only have the chance to…
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