Hallow - eeek!

Looking to get a little scared this week? Blood Manor is the place to be. Live interaction, themed rooms, and of course – blood! Challenge yourself to go through chambers such as “Vestibule of the Undead” or “Banquet of Torture”...if you dare. Located at 163 Varick Street in Soho, all you have to do is hop on an E train and get off at Spring Street. Tickets range between $30 and $35, but lines are rumored to be long - so make sure you stop by their website to order online!

On a less scary note, the ginger is back in town! You guessed it – the British goon who sometimes writes songs for One Direction and brings girls to tears is playing Madison Square Garden October 29^th and November 1^st! Still don’t know who I’m referring to? Ed Sheeran of course! He’s back all right, and tickets are still on sale! The concert begins at 8, so get online before it’s too late!

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Everyone loves a good Halloween movie, right? Well this Wednesday night, at 7:30 PM the AMC Theater on W 42^nd Street is showing the Michael Myers classic “Halloween”! I know what you’re all thinking – why go out and pay to watch it when you could just watch it in your room, it in the comfort of your own underwear? I’ll tell you why, because that’s no fun at all! Why not make a night of it and get in the spirit with your friends or significant other? Don’t be a party pooper, just hop on the E train right to 42^nd Street! 

Until next time, enjoy!

Interview

This week I sat down with a fellow classmate, Robin Shandroff.

Q: So I visited your blog, and saw the “Kickin’ It Wit E” post. How did it feel to watch your brother do his passion as you were doing yours?

A: It was really fulfilling. I was honored to help him promote his radio show while doing what I love to do at the same time.

Q: What exactly are you helping him advertise?

A: My brother, Eric, is on Brookedale Community College radio every Thursday at “90.5 HD3” on a show called Kickin’ It Wit E. For me to photograph him in action improves his flyers for better and helps him advertise as I get to improve my own photography.

Q: What do you think would help you improve in this field?

A: I definitely need to be more comfortable in my environment, because it is very difficult for me to get around compared to at home to take pictures of things.

Q: Who is your role model for this?

A: Tyra Banks because of America’s Next Top Model, and I was always intrigued by the photo shoots that she took. Also, my family friend Jordan has been taking photography for 4 years and I’ve always admired her and her work.

Spooktober in NYC

Who’s excited for Halloween?!  As the spooky holiday grows near, festivities are at an all-time high - so join in on the fun! On Saturday, October 26^th, head to the Haunted Highline Halloween! Not familiar with it? The Highline is a 1-mile-long elevated section of the former New York Central Railroad that has been renovated into a beautiful park on the lower west side of Manhattan. Sound intriguing? Then head over for an afternoon of art, music, and haunted tunnels! Admission is free, and to get there just get on the E train to 23^rd Street. Festivities begin at 11 AM and go until 3 PM, don’t forget your costume!

Real-life-Clue, anyone? On October 25^th and 26^th, at Mount Vernon Hotel Museum and Garden, experience a chilling murder mystery while searching for clues and working together to reveal suspects. Admission for students is $7, and the games begin at 6:30 PM. To get there, just take the E or F train to Forest Hills, and transfer to the R to get to 59^th Street. The address is 421 E 61^st Street. Time to get your sleuthing on!

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Love everything about fall festivities, but not so much Halloween? Perfect! Head over to the Lexington Avenue Fall Festival between 42^nd and 57^th Streets on October 26th! Food, music, shopping – what more could you ask for? Just hop on an F train to 42^nd street. Festivities start at 10 AM!     

October 13th through October 19th

Halloween is coming! Don’t miss out on this exciting, year-round event. Times Scare, located between 42^nd and 43^rd Street, is an all-year haunted house! It includes live-action roll play and a variety of houses to go into! They recommend ages 12 and up (which shouldn’t be a problem for us college kids) and admission is around $27. To get there, just hop on an A, C, or E train right to Times Square 42^nd Street. Any other questions? Visit their website!

Excited to sleep in on Monday, but haven’t really questioned why classes aren’t in session? That’s right, there’s a reason why you don’t have to wake up for that 7:30 statistics class, Columbus Day! And what better way to celebrate that day off than by heading to 5^th Ave. for the Columbus Day Parade! Show off your inner Italian by enjoying bands, floats, and of course…food! You don’t have to pay to go, and to get there just hop on the F train to Forest Hills and transfer to the R to get off at 5th Ave./59th Street. Festivities kick off at 11:30 (in the morning, not at night). For more information, visit their website!

Looking to break out your inner child? Then you might want to head over to Williamsburg for the Crest Arts Pumpkin Carving Contest on Saturday, October 19^th! If you’re on the fence about creatively and competitively carving pumpkins, then feel free to go and watch, and even vote for your favorite pumpkin! Admission and voting are both free of course. To get there, get on the E train to Court Square and transfer to the G train to Metropolitan Ave., and the address is 558 Metropolitan Ave. If you have any questions, visit their website! Picture provided by cresthardwareartshow.com

October 6th through October 13th

Welcome back! I'm glad you came back to see what this week has in store. Every weekend until October 27^th, head over to Long Island City for their flea market! Enjoy food, vintage finds, and a beautiful view of the Manhattan skyline. They’re open from 10 AM to 6 PM, rain or shine. To get there by subway, take the E train to Court Square/23^rd Street and hop on the G (Brooklyn-Queens Crosstown), and you’ll want to get off at 21^st Street. For more information, visit their flea market!

Is anyone familiar with the New Zealand band The Naked and Famous? They would most likely fall under the ‘hipster’ category, and are an entertaining mix of alternative rock and electropop. Give them a try at their YouTube page or visit their website. Anywho, they’re playing a concert at Terminal 5 on both Thursday the 10^th and Friday the 11^th, but tickets might be easier to find for Friday’s show. The venue address is 610 W 56th St., between 11th and 12th Avenues. Tickets are going fast, so don’t wait until the last minute!

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Halloween is right around the corner, so why not live up to the holiday spirit and visit a haunted house! In fact, why not try Blackout Haunted House, located in the Vortex Theater at 164 Eleventh Ave. in Manhattan. This haunted house is unlike any other, for they interact with you and make you a part of their show. You must be 18 or older, and for more information visit their spooky website. To get there by subway, you’re going to want to take the F train to 34^th St-Herald Sq. and hop on the N, and arrive at 28^th Street. Tickets can range between $40 and $60, so plan accordingly. Doors open at 7 PM!

~Until next week…enjoy!