Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The Pirate Carrying a Mermaid Optical Illusion has been named Patch's Halloween Costume in America. Its creator—and wearer—will receive a $5,000 prize for having the most creative and innovative costume.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Ashley Playford dressed up as a pirate carrying a mermaid this Halloween. Well, actually, she dressed up as the mermaid. Her creativity has earned her the title of Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America and a $5,000 grand prize. It was Playford's use of an optical illusion that won us over. Take a look at the photo she entered on Peekskill-Cortlandt Patch! Almost 4,000 Patch users entered the contest from Oct. 15 to Nov. 5, with costumes ranging from the Eiffel Tower and Honey Boo Boo to a flower pot and a clever interpretation of "binders full of women." National judges chose 1 finalist from each Patch state based on who had the most creative and innovative costume (we combined North Carolina & South Carolina for this contest, as …
Friday, October 12, 2012
In anticipation of Halloween, Patch rounds up a list of the scariest places to visit in or near Anne Arundel County.
If it takes more than a simple "boo" to make you jump, Patch has a list of attractions in or near Anne Arundel County that will satisfy your need to be scared silly. Wicked Woods Haunted Attraction Where: 120 Dorsey Rd., Glen Burnie (Behind Monsignor Slade Catholic School) When: 7:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27 Details: The two haunted trails are recommended for ages 8 and older. There is a Wee Kids Maze—a Halloween-themed path full of twists and turns—for younger kids. Plus, there is a concession stand. Cost: $10 Haunt at Sunrise Farm Where: 100 Dairy Ln., Gambrills When: 7:30 p.m. (dusk) to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27 Details: An old-fashioned hayride on a farm will lead you to haunted barns where …
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Save $5 if you go on Oct. 12 for Patch Night at the Prince George's Stadium in Bowie.
Do you like to be scared ... out of your mind? Prince George's Stadium in Bowie was transformed into a "Doomsday Asylum" for the month of October—and there's currently a special offer for Patch readers on Friday night if you buy a ticket before midnight Thursday. A warning to the weary: More than 20 live actors are waiting to jump out at you around any corner. And sensors detect when you walk into a room so there could be something else scary popping up when you least expect it. Watch out for the people in gas masks along with the others lurking around the "haunted hospital!" Tulip Gulch Production's Doomsday Asylum Haunted House will be happening weekends through October and Halloween week, but you must order by midnight Thursday to save …
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Mark Torsani and his business partner Gary Fischer have been putting on a haunted house in Bowie for more than 25 years.
In what they call "a hobby gone haywire" Bowie residents Mark Torsani and Gary Fischer have been scaring the socks off their neighbors and haunted house enthusiasts for more than 25 years. It all started out on Torsani's front porch, and has now evolved to 11 nights of terror hosted in Prince George's Stadium. Tulip Gulch Production's Doomsday Asylum Haunted House is a huge production, involving dozens and dozens of volunteers, eight trailers full of props and many weeks of set up and preparation. Each year, a portion of proceeds go to support local charities. Watch Torsani talk about how it all began, and how he and Fischer have kept the event local for all these years. The event will run weekends in October and Oct. 29-31. Tickets can …
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
The Tulip Gulch Haunted House will be hosted in the Bowie Baysox Prince George's Stadium for the 11th year.
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Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Looking for a good scare? Tulip Gulch Production's Doomsday Asylum Haunted House opens at Prince George's Stadium this Friday, Oct. 5 and will run weekends in October and Oct. 29-31. The longest running, locally produced, all volunteer haunted attraction is in its 26th year, and this is the 11th year the event has been hosted at Prince George's Stadium, according to Tulip Gulch Production co-owners Mark Torsani and Gary Fischer. Each year, a portion of proceeds go to support local charities. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $15 on the Baysox website or for $17 at the door. Friday, Oct. 12 is Patch Night, and all Patch readers will be eligible for a $5 discount. Order using this link, and the discount code PATCH (all caps) for …
Judibatt
5:32 pm on Tuesday, November 13, 2012
That is awesome and beautiful. She and her father are an amazing team. more ›