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Review of Godzilla King of the Monsters on Horror News Radio 327

This week on Horror News Radio:

Sharks attack again in 47 METERS DOWN: UNCAGED,

Harold the Scarecrow rises in SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK,

And the Grue-Crew review… GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS

This is HORROR NEWS RADIO, the official GRUESOME MAGAZINE podcast. Back with Doc Rotten once again are the scariest, goriest, bloodiest co-hosts on the 'Net.

Dave Dreher, the lead news writer at Gruesome Magazine.

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Christopher G. Moore shares his visit to CON CAROLINAS - May 31 - June 2, Charlotte NC

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HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK

[TRAILER] More terror 47 METERS DOWN: UNCAGED

https://www.slashfilm.com/47-meters-down-uncaged-trailer/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhOJXUmvLQ8

[TRAILER] More fear with SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK

https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3564945/second-scary-stories-tell-dark-trailer-unleashes-series-terrifying-nightmares/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vlya92LZqZw

[TRAILER] A24 dresses up the fright with IN FABRIC

https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3563701/trailer-fabric-a24s-hot-new-horror-movie-haunted-dress/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biHUTtV4K40

[NETFLIX] A return to Jim Henson's THE DARK CRYSTAL

https://www.slashfilm.com/the-dark-crystal-age-of-resistance-trailer-jim-hensons-puppet-fantasy-world-makes-a-stunning-return/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSV42j8lccg

[RUMORS] HANNIBAL Season 4, to be or not to be

https://bloody-disgusting.com/tv/3564054/bryan-fuller-assures-no-one-given-hannibal-returning-television/

[COMING SOON] Blumhouse to tell our future with MAGIC 8-BALL

https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3565084/shake-ball-die-blumhouse-turning-iconic-magic-8-ball-toy-feature-film/

[NETFLIX ] Can Adam Sandler save Halloween in HUBIE HALLOWEEN?

https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3564535/adam-sandler-heads-salem-massachusetts-save-halloween-netflixs-hubie-halloween/

FEATURE TOPIC: Godzilla King of the Monsters

The crypto-zoological agency Monarch faces off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah.

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Bradley Whitford … Dr. Rick Stanton

Sally Hawkins … Dr. Vivienne Graham

Charles Dance … Jonah Alan

Thomas Middleditch … Sam Coleman

Aisha Hinds … Colonel Diane Foster

O'Shea Jackson Jr. … Chief Warrant Officer Barnes

David Strathairn … Admiral William Stenz

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Top 10 of the Week

HALLOWEEN 2018

From Wicked Manors to Lincoln Road to SAVE Halloween Party to Fantasy Fest in Key West (through Oct 28) to everything in between, Halloween and the days preceding it are always fabulous in South Florida. Get your costumes together and party!

Friday through Wednesday, October 26- 31; All Over South Florida!

COMEDIAN – Jerry Seinfeld

America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. His latest projects include the Emmy nominated web series, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, and his Netflix special Jerry Before Seinfeld. Seinfeld continues to perform both nationally and internationally.

Fri, October 26; 7 and 9:30pm; Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd.

West Palm Beach); Tix: Start at $76; Kravis.org

CONCERT – Iggy Azalea

The Australian singer and songwriter combines hip-hop, rap, electronica and pop. She broke through in 2014 with her “The New Classic” debut album, featuring the singles “Fancy” and “Black Widow.” She is touring in support of this year’s “Survive the Summer” EP.

Sat, October 27, 8pm; Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood); Tix: $40-$90; Seminolehardrockhollywood.com.

GOTH – Marilyn Manson

Grammy-nominated iconic rocker Marilyn Manson is a singer, songwriter, musician, composer, actor, painter, author, and former music journalist. His stage name was formed by combining and juxtaposing the names of two American pop cultural icons of the 1960s: actress Marilyn Monroe and criminal Charles Manson. He comes to south Florida with special guest H09909.

Tues, October 30; 8pm; Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood) Tix: $35, $55, $90; Seminolehardrockhollywood.com.

SNL – An Evening With Colin Jost

Jost is now in his fifth season at “Saturday Night Live” as co-anchor of “Weekend Update” and co-head writer. Jost has won four Writers Guild Awards, a Peabody Award and has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards.

Fri, October 26; 7:30 pm; Bailey Hall (3501 Davie Road, Davie); Tix: $30-$76; Baileyhall.org.

BOY BAND – Hanson

The brothers are celebrating their 25th anniversary as a band and the 20th anniversary of their debut release “Middle of Nowhere,” lead by the iconic single “Mmmbop.” The String Theory tour finds the three siblings accompanied by a full orchestra.

Thurs, October 25; 8pm; The Fillmore (1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach); Tix: $44.50 to $69.50; Fillmoremb.com.

ROCK N ROLL – Alice In Chains

This legendary rock band from Washington, was formed in 1987 by guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney, who recruited bassist Mike Starr and lead vocalist Layne Staley. Starr was replaced by Mike Inez in 1993. After Staley’s death in 2002, William DuVall joined in 2006 as co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist. The band took its name from Staley’s previous group, the glam metal band Alice N’ Chains.

Sun, October 28; 7pm; Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood); Tix: $50, $70, $90; Seminolehardrockhollywood.com.

COMEDIAN – Cathy Ladman

As one of the country’s top comedians, Ladman’s show is a self-probing vehicle which draws laughter from exposing personal neuroses. She has not only appeared on “The Tonight Show” nine times but was also the only female comic to appear on the last two of Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show Anniversary” shows. She also had her own HBO “One Night Stand” comedy special and was awarded the American Comedy Award for Best Female Stand Up Comic.

Fri, October 26; 8pm; Boca Black Box (8221 Glades Road #10, Boca Raton); Tix: $30-$40; BocaBlackBox.com.

DANCE – Sankofa Danzafro

The Colombian dance troupe performs “The City of Others,” showcasing Afro-Colombian and Afro-contemporary dance and hip-hop with live drumming and singing.

Sat and Sun, October 27 & 28; 7:30 pm; Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach); Tix: $32; Kravis.com.

MUSICIAN – Lindsey Buckingham

The legendary guitarist, singer and songwriter is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and three-time Grammy-winner. Buckingham is best known as the producer, guitarist, vocalist and chief songwriter for Fleetwood Mac, but is also a successful solo artist. His hits include “Go Your Own Way,” “Never Going Back Again” and “Big Love.” Opening is J.S. Ondara.

Sat, October 27; 8pm; Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami,); Tix: $39- $300; ArshtCenter.org.

source https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2018/10/23/top-10-of-the-week-9/ from Hot Spots Magazine https://hotspotsmagazin.blogspot.com/2018/10/top-10-of-week_24.html

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Top 10 of the Week

HALLOWEEN 2018

Friday through Wednesday, October 26- 31; All Over South Florida!

COMEDIAN – Jerry Seinfeld

Fri, October 26; 7 and 9:30pm; Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd.

West Palm Beach); Tix: Start at $76; Kravis.org

CONCERT – Iggy Azalea

Sat, October 27, 8pm; Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood); Tix: $40-$90; Seminolehardrockhollywood.com.

GOTH – Marilyn Manson

Tues, October 30; 8pm; Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood) Tix: $35, $55, $90; Seminolehardrockhollywood.com.

SNL – An Evening With Colin Jost

Fri, October 26; 7:30 pm; Bailey Hall (3501 Davie Road, Davie); Tix: $30-$76; Baileyhall.org.

BOY BAND – Hanson

Thurs, October 25; 8pm; The Fillmore (1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach); Tix: $44.50 to $69.50; Fillmoremb.com.

ROCK N ROLL – Alice In Chains

Sun, October 28; 7pm; Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood); Tix: $50, $70, $90; Seminolehardrockhollywood.com.

COMEDIAN – Cathy Ladman

Fri, October 26; 8pm; Boca Black Box (8221 Glades Road #10, Boca Raton); Tix: $30-$40; BocaBlackBox.com.

DANCE – Sankofa Danzafro

The Colombian dance troupe performs “The City of Others,” showcasing Afro-Colombian and Afro-contemporary dance and hip-hop with live drumming and singing.

Sat and Sun, October 27 & 28; 7:30 pm; Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach); Tix: $32; Kravis.com.

MUSICIAN – Lindsey Buckingham

Sat, October 27; 8pm; Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami,); Tix: $39- $300; ArshtCenter.org.

from Hotspots! Magazine https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2018/10/23/top-10-of-the-week-9/

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The UK’s Spookiest Halloween Events! Which One Gets Your Vote?

Brush off your broomsticks, pick a pumpkin to carve and don your most frightening fancy dress… it’s time for some Halloween high jinx! Many of us love a bit of fiendish fun on Halloween, so get into the spirit of things with a stay near one of these spook-tacular events. So, if you’re looking for something to scare your socks off this Halloween, you’re in the right place. Don’t forget to vote for your favourite event by 30th October!

10 Scary Things To Do This Halloween

While these spine-tingling festivals and Halloween events might give you nightmares, the amazing rentals close by certainly won’t! Choose from cosy cottages to snuggle up in, or family townhouses that’ll be a treat for all ages. With so many rentals to choose from, picking your favourite is as easy as pumpkin pie!

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Farmaggedon 2018 | Lancashire | October (various dates)

Farmaggedon is “the ultimate indoor, and outdoor, interactive extreme scare experience!”. There are three ‘scare houses’ including Beast of Terror (the UK’s largest), The House of Rock and Freak Street. There’s also outdoor Zombie Paintball and a terrifying outdoor secret scare maze. At Farmaggedon, zombies and other crazy creatures continually roam the farm looking for fresh victims to terrorise and devour, so keep your wits about you! After an evening of frightening fun, head back to your private holiday rental for a good night’s sleep – just don’t have nightmares!

Book a stay in Ormskirk this October

Tulley’s Shocktober Fest | West Sussex | 5 October – 4 November

The world-famous Tulleys Shocktober Fest is located at Tulleys Farm in Crawley. Returning for 2018 with nine horrifying live attractions, daredevil fairground rides, street theatre, two live music stages and three food courts, this spooky event is sure to be electrifying! It’s a great night out for all the family, with a perfect blend of horror, comedy and a friendly festival atmosphere. The event ends with a bang on 3 November, where guests can enjoy a fantastic firework finale.

See all spooky stays in Crawley

Dreamland’s Screamland | Kent | 13 – 31 October

Test your nerve this Halloween as Kent’s iconic amusement park, Dreamland, once again mutates into Screamland; a hair-raising (and terrifying!) after-dark thrill experience. Back for its fourth year, this chilling event immerses visitors in a frightening world of interactive scare mazes set to horrify and haunt even the darkest soul. A Screamland ticket includes access to all seven scare mazes from 6pm and unlimited use of the rides in the amusement park. ‘No Scare’ tickets are also available for those too terrified to enter the mazes, but want to soak up the Halloween atmosphere with unlimited ride access.

Book a rental nearby in Margate

The London Dungeon, Screamfest | London | October

For over 40 years, The London Dungeon has terrified travellers from across the globe. But London’s scariest attraction just got scarier with its special October event, Screamfest! With twenty haunting tales and two thrilling rides, guests will come face-to-face with London’s most terrifying and notorious characters, Sweeney Todd, The Plague Doctor and The Torturer, before plummeting to their doom on the exhilarating Drop Dead ride. Elsewhere, the spine-tingling Séance returns and, exclusively for Screamfest, a new Jack the Ripper show sees guests plunged into complete darkness on the streets of Whitechapel.

Look for a spooky stay in London

Xtreme Scream Park | Leicestershire | 28 September – 31 October

The multi award-winning Xtreme Scream Park returns this Halloween, promising to deliver more spine-tingling fun! Hot from winning ‘Best Halloween Attraction’ at the ScareCon awards for last year’s maze The Village, the Xtreme team have been busy preparing their terrifying line-up. Those who dare to enter can experience a fantastic event including six purpose-built attractions, festival entertainment with live local bands, and spook-tacular street theatre. So, what are you waiting for? The Xtreme team are dying to meet you!

Pick a place to stay in nearby Melton Mowbray

Scaresville, The Haunted Village | Suffolk | October & November (various dates)

Locals whisper of an old village that appears in darkest Suffolk every year. Ghosts, ghouls and other creatures stalk the night are said to be able to cross through from the ‘other side’. They talk of it as a haunted village! Some say these are just stories, others won’t say anything at all… are you brave enough to investigate? Scaresville is now in its twelfth year with visitors coming from all over the UK for a good old fashioned fright. Do you dare to join them?

See all stays in Sudbury

Paisley Halloween Festival | Scotland | Sat 27 October

Something wicked this way comes! This frighteningly good festival will see Paisley town transformed into a spectacular, illuminated, ghoulish wonderland! Expect flying witches, giant pumpkins, breathtaking aerial displays, a mardi gras-style parade and much, much more. Inspired by Paisley’s dark and deathly 17th-century witch history and set against a backdrop of the town’s historic steeples and spires, Paisley Halloween Festival is one of the major events as part of Scotland’s Year of Young People 2018 celebrations. Retreat to a cosy rental nearby at the end of your spooky festival experience.

Choose an October escape in Paisley

Glasgow Horror Fest | Glasgow | 27 – 28 October

Now in its fourth year, Glasgow Horror Fest aims to get horror festivals back to their roots and combine all the best parts of Halloween into a two day spook-tacular. The 2018 event takes place in Glasgow’s Classic Grand and features a brand new 80s horror-inspired escape room, ‘The House With Neon Windows’, in partnership with Scare Scotland. Plus, there’ll be a ‘Comic Con’ style convention hub focused on horror and Halloween. A range of new, classic and short horror films are in store, along with burlesque, a horror musical, live monsters, Q&As and much, much more!

Go to Glasgow this Halloween weekend

Scream Factory | North Yorkshire | October (various dates)

Scream Factory is the North East’s largest purpose-built Halloween haunt and is made up of nine terrifying scare zones. Set in the grounds of an old ‘haunted’ nursery behind Kirkleatham Museum, Scream Factory features all the sounds and sights you would only expect to find on a Hollywood movie set. Those fortunate to survive the horrors of the extreme tour tell stories of escaping from nursery rhyme-singing butchers, the flickering lights of an old cinema blinding their way, and the fear of entering an abandoned mine. Scream Factory promises its guests the funniest fright of their lives!

Find a rental near the event in Redcar

Terror Mountain | Wales | October (various dates)

In the shadows of the Cambrian Mountains, just outside Aberystwyth, Terror Mountain returns for its 4th incarnation… and it’s more terrifying than ever! Prepare for a night of frightening fun with live-action horror experiences, scary entertainment and more. Set in an original Victorian mine, visitors can look forward to four terrifying horror attractions, including some of the most terrifying specimens from favourite horror genres You’ll find everything from zombies to demons! After a thrilling evening, escape to the safety of your private holiday rental.

Book a break in Aberystwyth

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Kissimmee & Orlando in October - Trick or Treat?

We're well into Fall fun and festivities here in Kissimmee and Orlando in October. There are some amazing reasons to visit in the Fall.

Enjoy Hot Sunny Days and Balmy Warm Nights While many of you will soon be thinking about dusting off those thick winter jackets, here in Florida we only have one wardrobe. Flip flops optional. Sunscreen essential.

Fall is one of our favorite times of the year. The extreme highs and humidity of the summer months are fading and the temps average a very pleasant low 80 degrees. 12 hours of sunshine. Bliss!

Enjoy Halloween like Nowhere Else Orlando in October is a spooky time of year full of tricks, treats, ghouls and ghosts. We've included the major Halloween events below, but do check our Orlando Halloween Guide for full details everything happening in the Halloween Vacation Capital.

So here's What's on around Kissimmee & Orlando in October

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Take your taste buds on a trip around the world throughout October. There will be 35 individual market places offering bite size snacks, desserts and beverages during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

This hugely popular culinary extravaganza includes a host of events: Cheese Seminars; Beverage Seminars; Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It; Culinary Demonstrations; Celebrity Chefs; The Chocolate Experience; tasting events; food and beverage pairings and a host of add-on packages.

Join thousands of foodie fans to savor unique food and wines from around the world.

The icing on the cake? The Eat to the Beat concert series showcasing over 20 chart topping bands.

When: August 30th 2018 through November 12th 2018 Where: 200 Epcot Center Dr, Orlando, FL 32821 Web: Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is one of the most popular events for Orlando in October. MNSSHP brings lots of fun for all ages, special parades, awesome fireworks and plenty of trick or treats on select dates throughout October.

When: October 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31 2018 Where: Disney's Magic Kingdom Web: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

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Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando

Orlando in October is home to one of the Nations premier Halloween events. Unlike Mickey's party at Magic Kingdom or Spooktacular at Seaworld, Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights are definitely not for the faint hearted. The streets in the evenings transform into a monsters paradise ready to create heart pounding horrors featuring Haunted Houses, Scare Zones and live shows.

When: October: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31 - November: 1, 2, 3 2018 Where: Universal Studios Orlando, 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819 Web: Halloween Horror Nights

SeaWorld Spooktacular

Orlando in October brings us this super kid-friendly Halloween event. SeaWorld Spooktacular is perfect for the entire family to have some trick and treating fun.

The little ones will love this underwater "fantasea" with bright and colorful whimsical creatures, trick or treating, Penelope's Garden Party, Halloween Dance Party and Sesame Streets Countdown to Halloween.

When: Weekends through October 28th 2018 Where: SeaWorld Orlando Web: SeaWorld Spooktacular

Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens

Continuing with the more adult theme, Howl-O-Scream is Tampa Bay's premier Halloween event. Select nights through October 30, 2017 with tormenting surprises around every corner and unexpected scares.

The streets will be swarming with hundreds of roaming creatures, making escape nearly impossible. A chilling live show and the chance to challenge Florida's top thrill rides in the dark will keep the screams coming all night.

When: October, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27 and 28 2018. Where: Busch Gardens, 10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612 Web: Halloween at Busch Gardens

Brick or Treat LegoLand Florida

A perfect Trick or Treat for the younger kids with Brick or Treat at LegoLand.

Lots of activities including LEGO ghost building, Scavenger Hunt, Costume Contest, Meet & Greet with LEGO characters, a 13 foot Vampyer Hearse and a fireworks finale. All included with the entry ticket.

When: October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, 31 2018 Where: LEGOLand Florida, Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL Web: Legoland Florida

The Haunt at Old Town

Explore the areas only permenant haunted house, Mortem Manor along with haunted attractions and scare zones. The Haunt at Old Town is held on select nights below.

When: October 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31 November 1, 2, 3 2018 Where: Old Town Kissimmee - 5770 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee Web: The Haunt at Old Town

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Viva Osceola

Osceola County's premier Latin festival is held on October 6th. This annual event features entertainment, food, fun and games for the whole family, Viva Osceola!

When: October 6th 2018 11am to 6pm Where: Kissimmee Lake Front Park, 201 Lakeview Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34741 Web: Kissimmee/Osceola Chamber of Commerce

Vett Fest

In honor of the Corvette, Old Town will once again host VetteFest on Saturday, October 6, 2018. This special car event now in its 13th year welcomes Corvettes, classic and new, to spend the day showing off their muscle power and shine.

We welcome everyone to this unique and fun event!

When: October 6th 2018 registration: 10am | Corvette Cruise 3pm Where: Old Town Kissimmee, 5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy Kissimmee, FL 34746 Web: Old Town Kissimmee

Blocktober Fest

Orlando in October brings a treat for visitors aged 21 and up. Blocktober Fest will transform Wall St. Plaza into the ultimate German party with German drinks, specialty German food and live Oompah music.Beer: From 7-10pm you can get unlimited Sam Adams Oktoberfest and your own German stein for just $20. Then enjoy $3 Sam Adams Oktoberfest beer all night. Food: German food specials in the restaurants served until 11pm Music: The Jimmy and Eckhart German Oktoberfest Show will be appearing live on stage from 11.30pm.

When: October 6th 2018 Where: Wall Street Plaza, Orlando Web: Blocktober Fest - Wall Street Plaza

Silver Spurs Bulls 'n Barrels Rodeo

The second annual halloween rodeo combines two of the most popular rodeo events, bull riding and barrel racing. Kids can dress up in their costumes and trick or treat in the arena's concourse.

Entrance for adults is $15 and children under 10 are free. Groupon has an offer for tickets at $9.

When: October 6th 2018 at 7.30pm Where: Silver Spurs Rodeo, Kissimmee FL 34744 Web: Silver Spurs Rodeo or Groupon Offer

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What's On at Island Grove

Did you know we have a winery right in the heart of Kissimmee? Island Grove Wine Company is a winery and microbrewery serving award-winning fruit wines. The bistro offers freshly made snacks and small bites and the coffee shop offers responsibly sourced coffee. And if you're staying at our 5 bedroom home, Island Grove is within walking distance! It's just a few minutes drive from our other homes.

October 10th - Wine & Cheese Paring - 5-7pm. Limited seating, call ahead for reservations. $20 per head.

October 17th - Big Bold Red - as the Holiday season approaches, Sommelier Deanna Huber explores the world of big, bold red wines- 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm $15 Per Person. Reservations Required.

October 27th - Halloween Party - games, giveaways, food and drinks. A spooky special will be announced too.

Where: Islands Grove at Formosa Gardens, 3011 Formosa Gardens Blvd Kissimmee, FL 34747 Reservations: 407-507-9888 ext.5 Web: Island Grove Wine Company

Come Out With Pride Festival

Orlando in October is home to Come Out With Pride - a multi-day experience beginning with evening events on October 8th, and the main event being a day-long festival on Saturday October 13th 2018.

October 8th: 5K Drag Race

October 9th: Reel Pride Film Screening

October 10th: House of Pride - The Edge Reunion

October 11th: Weekend Launch Party

October 12th: Block Party

October 13th 12-3pm: OIC Big Gay Brunch

October 13th 4pm: Come Out With Pride Festival

October 13th 9.30pm-3am: Pride After Party

October 14th: Recovery Brunch

Come Out with Pride Festival attracts over 150,000 visitors with a massive parade lining the streets of downtown Orlando. There's a marketplace filled with vendors from and supporting the LGBTQ+ community as well as the most impressive entertainment and fireworks display.

Spectators line the streets around Lake Eola to watch the many organizations, businesses and individuals supporting the LGBTQ community. With such a diverse array of marchers and floats, this is The Most Colorful Parade in Orlando!

When: October 8th-13th 2018 Where: Lake Eola, Downtown Orlando Web: Come Out With Pride

BBQ and Blues Festival

Five of the nation's best BBQ teams compete for the top prize in this event at Lakeridge Winery, Clermont. As well as delicious BBQ, guests can listen to a free concert of Blues music on the outdoor stage. Or go inside to the Wine and Cheese Bar for solo acts. Arts and crafts vendors have plenty to offer and beers, soft drinks and ice cream are also available alongside the wines of the Lakeridge Winery. Admission is $10.00. Children under 12 free. A portion of the proceeds go to support the South Lake Chamber of Commerce

When: October 12th and 13th, 10.00am - 8.00pm and October 14th, 11.00am - 5.00pm Where: 19239 US-27, Clermont, FL 34715 Web: BBQ & Blues Festival

Winter Park Autumn Art Festival

Orlando in October brings us this fan favorite art extravaganza. The organizers expect more than 40,000 visitors for this annual event where local artists display their exceptional wares.

Food is supplied by local restaurants and live entertainment keeps adults happy. Workshops for children will keep them occupied and, hopefully, educated.

When: October 13th and 14th 2018 Where: Central Park, Winter Park, FL 32789 Web: Winter Park Autumn Art Festival

IMMERSE

Artists break past the stage and invite you into their performances at IMMERSE. Over 1000 diverse artists immerse you in interactive shows, art installations and inspiring live performances.

4 IMMERSE Ticket options are available:

The IMMERSE Experience Basic Ticket

The Full Experience Plus Ticket

The VIP Experience Ticket

The Dinner Party Project Experience

When: October 19th-20th 2018 Where: Downtown Orlando Address: Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 Web: Immerse

Zoo Boo Bash

This might just be the wildest Halloween Orlando event you'll visit! This not-too-scary event is perfect for the young and old alike. Kids are invited to bring goody bags and wear costumes for trick or treat stations. There's even a face painter for those feeling a little under-dressed.

No additional ticket needed, this event is included with the entry fee.

When: October 20th 2018, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Where: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 U.S. 17, Sanford, FL 32771 Web: Zoo Boo Bash

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Fall Art & Craft Fair, Cocoa

The beautiful, historic town of Cocoa, on Florida's Space Coast, plays host to 200 vendors with their arts and crafts. A kid's zone will keep the youngsters happy and live music will entertain the adults. food and beverages are available and it is free to enter.

When: October 20th and 21st from 10.00am - 5.00pm. Where: Historic Cocoa Village, FL 32922 Web: Fall Art & Craft Fair

BOO! on Broadway

Take your little ghosts and goblins to Main Street in Downtown Kissimmee for the annual BOO! on Broadway. Great fun for all the family.

When: October 26th 2018 - 6-9pm Where: Kissimmee Main Street Web: BOO! on Broadway

Twilight Ghost Tour of Downtown Kissimmee

The Osceola County Historical Society are presenting this twilight Ghost Tour of Downtown Kissimmee. 45 haunting minutes for only $10 adults, $5 children (12 and under).

Scheduled Tour Times:

Tour 1 (5:45PM - 6:30PM)

Tour 2 (6:00PM - 6:45PM)

Tour 3 (6:15PM - 7:00PM)

Tour 4 (6:30PM - 7:15PM)

Tour 5 (6:45PM - 7:30PM)

When: October 26th 2018

When: October 26th 2018 Where: Downtown Kissimmee Web: Ghost Tours

Spooky Empire

The Nations largest horror convention comes to Orlando in October, with celebrity guests including Richard Dreyfuss, John Cusack and Joan Cusack.

Visitors will enjoy celebrity autographs, a tattoo festival, film festival, zombie walk, kid zone, costume contest, seminars, live entertainment.

When: October 26th-28th 2018 Where: Caribe Royale Orlando, 8101 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL 32821 Web: Spooky Empire

Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic

Top chefs, a delicious selection of food and beverages, wine tasting, pairing experiences, seminar instructors........the list is endless. Two days of self indulgence at the 9th annual event. What's not to like?

When: October, 26th and 27th, 2018 Where: Swan and Dolphin Hotels, Walt Disney World Web: Swan & Dolphin Food & Wine Classic

Clermont Harvest Festival

Head over to Historic Downtown Clermont for a good old fashioned family harvest festival full of fun and festive spirit.

There will be pumpkin painting, kids zone, games, costume parade, petting farm and hay rides, traditional games such as bean bag toss.

Adults will enjoy over 100 craft vendors showcasing homemade and handmade goods, one of a kind collectables and gifts. Food trucks will be available for snacks and the Downtown restaurants will all be open. And decorated!

When: October 27th 2018 from 10am Where: Montrose Street, between 7th and 8th, Clermont Web: Clermont Downtown Partnership

Central Florida Veg-Fest

You don't need to be a vegetarian to enjoy one of the biggest and longest running veg festivals in the world. It's a smoke-free, alcohol-free family fun day showcasing a diverse range of vegetarian and vegan cuisines. Check out new products, learn healthy living alternatives and food prep demos. There's a kids zone, artists corner, live music, animal corner and drum circle.

When: October 27th 2018 10am to 6pm Where: Orlando Festival Park, 2911 E. Robinson Street, Orlando, FL 32803 Web: Central Florida Veg-Fest

Halloween Hustle 5K

This Halloween themed fun run is an event for all ages organised by the Junior League . The Halloween Hustle 5K race to end childhood hunger includes a 5k walk/run, kid's fun run, trick or treating, food-trucks and live musice. A great family day for all ages from 5.30pm to 8.30pm

When: Thursday October 27th 2018 Where: Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake, 3401 S Hiawassee Rd, Orlando, FL 32835 Web: Halloween Hustle 5k

Mount Dora Craft Fair

The 34th Mount Dora Craft Fair expects to receive over 100,000 visitors to view or buy the offerings of more than 400 gifted artists and crafters. Food and entertainment is also supplied over the two days in this delightful little town.

When: October 27th and 28th 2018 Where: Mount Dora, FL 32757 Web: Mount Dora Craft Fair

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ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE Raleigh Introduces Inaugural ‘VHSTIVAL’

Tapeheads delight! The most electrifying rewind-inclined nostalgia event ever is coming to Raleigh, N.C., this October.

Acclaimed cinema eatery Alamo Drafthouse, the American Genre Film Archive and video-worship entity Lunchmeat VHS are proud to announce the very first VHStival, presented at Alamo Drafthouse Raleigh and Video Vortex Raleigh on Saturday and Sunday, October 20 and 21. Two fun-filled and nostalgia-soaked days and nights, VHStival celebrates the glory of the enduring and iconic video format with screenings, special appearances, and analog-driven events.

“I am absolutely VHStoked to help bring this rewind-inclined bash to life, man! It’s all set to be an unbridled explosion of appreciation and celebration in the name of the most radical, ridiculous, and influential home video format of all time,” says Josh Schafer, VHStival creator and Lunchmeat VHS editor-in-chief. “We want to really immerse the crowd in the incredible spectrum of culture that VHS has to offer. We’re planning on running a mind-melting array of clips in the lobby to help the fest-goers further explore and discover the wide, weird world of VHS. We’re also planning on offering photo ops with some VHS-driven art, and we’re even in talks with some local breweries to create an exclusive, VHS-inspired beer especially for the event. We have a bunch of VHSurprises in store for this fest, dude. It’s going to be a total blast!”

A limited quantity of two-day VHS VIP passes for VHStival 2018 are available now at VHStival.com. VIP passes include access to all VHStival screenings and events, as well as a VHStival goodie bag filled with an array of exclusive goodies like a limited-edition T-shirt, enamel pin, VHS trading cards, stickers, VHS-inspired soap (you read that correctly!), and more. Tickets for individual shows throughout the festival will be available soon at VHStival.com and drafthouse.com.

“Not only is this weekend going to be amazingly fun, it is also important,” says Alamo Drafthouse founder Tim League. “1000s of films were only ever released on VHS and very few people are archiving, protecting and sharing this strange, important and very vulnerable chapter in our film history. In addition to the screenings and parties, VHStival will be infused with workshops, education and initiatives that allow others to get involved with the American Genre Film Archive’s preservation efforts.”

VHStival programming includes celebrations of the format as well as ultra-rare screenings of shot-on-video classics.

● A fifth anniversary screening of the “Videovore” culture documentary ADJUST YOUR TRACKING: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE VHS COLLECTOR. ● An all-new edition of FOUND FOOTAGE FESTIVAL, with unusual and outrageous clips scavenged from VHS collected and curated by Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett. ● Experimental film STAND BY FOR TAPE BACK-UP, created out of fragments of old films, television shows, and commercials by director Ross Sutherland, who'll be present for a live Q&A. ● 1988's video store/sci-fi cult smash-up REMOTE CONTROL, including a live Q&A with director Jeff Lieberman. ● Quintessential 1987 shot-on-video meta shocker VIDEO VIOLENCE. ● 1993's found-footage road trip ripper AMERICA'S DEADLIEST HOME VIDEO (starring Danny Bonaduce!). ● A recording of the 1987 live broadcast of the legendary WNUF Halloween Special and live Q&A with director Chris LaMartina. ● A previously unseen director’s cut of 1989’s surreal sci-fi journey SPLIT. ● VISIONS OF VHS, a game show where viewers will experience clips of the weirdest, wildest, and most beloved VHS content, then answer trivia questions about the clips for radical prizes.

Each day of VHStival will kick-off with a VHS swap and other interactive events inside Video Vortex, the new video store and bar located in the lobby of Alamo Drafthouse Raleigh. Video Vortex’s enormous catalog includes over 75,000 Blu-rays, DVDs, and super-rare VHS titles, and rentals are entirely free.

VHStival’s interactive events include a VHS troubleshooting and repair station, offering tips and tricks on saving those precious videocassettes, along with FREE professional-grade mold removal to keep all your VHS memories fresh as a daisy! Heavy-duty Videovores can also upgrade their skills by learning how to customize their favorite tapes with the art of spool swapping.

Vendor tables for the VHS swap are free of charge, but are extremely limited. Requests for a table can be made at VHStival.com.

VHStival Line-up!

VIDEO VIOLENCE

1987 / Directed by Gary P. Cohen

Meet a cult of small-town psychos obsessed with homemade bloodshed who propagate perverted snuff films via their local video shop. When the town’s new video store owner happens across one of the killer cult’s videos, he’s out to press the stop button for good! Bursting with blood, laughs, and bodacious kills, Video Violence is the quintessential shot-on-video shocker that rocked the rental shelves and violated VCRs across the analog landscape!

Includes a special video intro from director GARY P. COHEN!

AMERICA’S DEADLIEST HOME VIDEO 1993 / Directed by Jack Perez

Lost for 25 years, the original found-footage shocker was written and directed by Jack Perez (Some Guy Who Kills People), produced by Mick Wynhoff, and starring Danny Bonaduce (TV’s The Partridge Family).

Prepare yourself for a rip-roaring ride through the incredibly raw and realistic shot-on-video found-footage shocker that started them all! America’s Deadliest Home Video unreels the story of Doug (Danny Bonaduce), an overzealous home video enthusiast who decides to ditch his unfaithful wife for the open road with his beloved camcorder in tow. Doug’s troubles triple when he inadvertently records three criminals known as the Clint Dryer Gang deep-sixing their latest escape vehicle. The egotistical leader Dryer (Mick Wynhoff) then abducts Doug, forcing him to record their atrocious blood-spilling exploits and eventually coercing Doug into joining their heinous crime spree, inciting deadly results.

Includes a special video intro from director JACK PEREZ!

WNUF HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 1987 - 2013 / Directed by Chris LaMartina

For decades, obscure film collectors and lovers of esoteric cinema have sought it... finally, the search is over.

Originally broadcast live on October 31, 1987, the WNUF HALLOWEEN SPECIAL is a stunning exposé of terrifying supernatural activity that unfolded at the infamous Webber House, the site of ghastly murders.

Local television personality Frank Stewart leads a group of paranormal investigators including Catholic exorcist Father Joseph Matheson and the prolific husband-and-wife team Louis and Claire Berger. Together, the experts explore the darkest corners of the supposedly haunted Webber House, trying to prove the existence of the demonic entities within.

Did they find the horrific truth or simply put superstitious rumors to rest?

Includes a live Q&A with director CHRIS LaMARTINA!

REMOTE CONTROL 1988 / Directed by Jeff Lieberman

Hypnotized by the new display for a mysterious movie called Remote Control, the patrons of a video store rip and swing at each other to rent the new release. What seems like a corny 1950s sci-fi movie turns out to be a brainwashing mechanism, sending the viewers on a murdering rampage! Cosmo (Kevin Dillon) the video store clerk observes the absolute madness and gets the sense that something sinister is lurking on the tapes... and then makes it his business to stop these killer tapes from circulating!

A loving send-up of old sci-fi and people’s attachment to a new shiny fad, Lieberman’s REMOTE CONTROL is the ultimate video store/sci-fi cult smash!

Includes a live Q&A with director JEFF LIEBERMAN!

SPLIT 1989 / Directed by Chris Shaw

A criminally under seen surreal sci-fi journey that you must see to believe! From another dimension, a powerful society of semirobotic humanoids study and manipulate every activity of life on Earth. Their sophisticated interference techniques control our every move, and convince us that our actions are of our own “free will.” Amidst the lethargic population, one man will not conform. He alone has the power the break the barrier between the worlds. Starker, a man of a thousand faces, is the embodiment of chaos… and the Authoritarians want him stopped! Starker sees the truth, and the truth will destroy their world!

They watch. They control. They destroy. It’s time to SPLIT!

A special screening of the previously unseen director’s cut!

ADJUST YOUR TRACKING: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE VHS COLLECTOR 2013 / Directed by Dan Kinem & Levi Peretic They all thought VHS was dead… They were dead wrong! This feature-length documentary investigates and explores the incredible cult of video fiends who are keeping this magnetic medium alive in the wake of the digital takeover. These “Tapeheads” and “Videovores” gather tapes by the thousands, relentlessly scouring countless flea markets, thrift stores, and the deepest corners of the Internet to uncover wild, weird, and super-rare videotapes. Some of these fanatics are known to pay four figures for a single tape! But why? What’s the fuel behind this passion? Why is this distinct group of collectors still so rabid to press rewind?

The makers of this documentary delve deep into the collective VHS community. This is their terrifying discovery!

Fifth Anniversary Screening! Live Q&A with producer Josh Schafer and star Zack Carlson!

STAND BY FOR TAPE BACK-UP 2015 / Collected and curated by Ross Sutherland

An experimental film by poet Ross Sutherland that collects fragments of old films, TV shows, and commercials harvested from random VHS tapes. Sutherland rebuilds this motley mixture of clips into an audiovisual meditation on memory, life, death, and reruns, all guided by a fascinating live reading by Sutherland.

Includes a live Q&A with ROSS SUTHERLAND after the performance!

FOUND FOOTAGE FEST 2018 / Collected and curated by Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett

The Found Footage Festival comes to town with an all-new collection of unusual and outrageous clips scavenged from VHS! Nick and Joe guide you through the array of rewind-driven ridiculousness with their distinct brand of comedy and commentary!

Includes a live Q&A with Nick and Joe after the performance!

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The following new tours were announced. Check the Tour Dates category every day for more.

KACEY MUSGRAVES

After announcing her tour earlier this week, Kacey already expanded it, adding a second show at NYC’s Beacon Theatre with Natalie Prass. Updated info and all dates here.

BLOOD ORANGE

Dev Hynes will release his new Blood Orange album, Negro Swan, next month via Domino and he’s set to do his most extensive touring since his days as Lightspeed Champion. Dates include this weekend’s Pitchfork Festival, a NYC show at Central Park SummerStage, Las Vegas’ LIfe is Beautiful fest, Austin CIty Limits Festival, Iceland Airwaves, and more.

WAND

L.A. band Wand, who released the expansive Perfume EP earlier this spring, were in NYC just a few weeks ago, where they put on great shows at Elsewhere and Union Pool’s free Summer Thunder series. Their West Coast tour kicks off July 31 in San Francisco, heads north into Canada and then wraps up with an appearance at Pickathon. They’ll also play Desert Daze 2018 in October and have UK/EU dates after that. All dates are here.

JOHN CARPENTER

Master of horror and sci-fi (and killer synth theme music), John Carpenter continues to tour, playing his famous scores to Halloween, Christine, Assault on Precinct 13 and more. Following a tour of Europe and the UK, he’ll play a Halloween show at Los Angeles’ Palladium. All dates and ticket links are here. Speaking of Halloween, John is returning to the Halloween film franchise, working on the soundtrack and serving as executive producer on the new film, which sees Jamie Lee Curtis’ return as well. (It’ll be his first since Halloween III: Season of the Witch.) David Gordon Green (George Washington, Pineapple Express) directs and co-wrote the screenplay with frequent collaborator Danny McBride. Watch the trailer, featuring his iconic theme:

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SHOW ME THE BODY

Punk-rap group Show Me The Body have good recordings, but their wild live show is really the best way to experience them so it’s good news that they’ve got more shows coming up. Having recently wrapped up a run with Code Orange, they’re set to play Brooklyn’s Market Hotel on 8/3 with TrippJones, Dreamcrusher, and Dogbreath; Queens’ Fool’s Gold Day Off on 8/11, NJ’s Mad Liberation Festival on 8/17-19, Philly’s Made In America on 9/1-2, and more.

THE SHACKS / DJANGO DJANGO

Winsome NYC pop duo The Shacks, whose charming debut LP came out earlier this year, have added more dates to their late summer tour, including shows in Milwaukee, Denver, and Ann Arbor, MI. Things kick off August 3 at Jersey City’s WFMU Monty Hall and also include some shows with Cults. They’ll also open on Django Django’s fall North American tour. Head to The Shacks’ website for all dates and tickets.

JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD

Nashville’s JEFF The Brotherhood made their forthcoming album as a four-piece and are exploring new sonic territory far outside the riffy party jams they’re known for. They’ll also be on tour this fall.

GRAPETOOTH

Grapetooth is the duo of Twin Peaks co-frontman Clay Frankel and musician/producer Chris Bailoni (aka Home-Sick), and they just signed to Polyvinyl, who will release their debut album this fall. They also have two shows coming up: a hometown show at Chicago’s Lincoln Hall this Saturday (7/21) and a Brooklyn show at Baby’s All Right on September 28. Listen to their two singles:

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Living Day of the Dead

If all had gone to plan, instead of spending our last month or so in Mexico, our original itinerary would have had us finishing up in Brazil then popping over to Cuba before heading home. But thanks to a handy Cameron-Lloyd wedding-based delay, the trip got flipped upside down, leaving us in Mexico right on time for its incredible Day of the Dead festival.

Although I'd heard of Dia de Muertos, I had no real idea what it was about. In fact, most of my knowledge was taken from the opening credits of the James Bond film Spectre, which came out in 2015, and had Daniel Craig looking a bit skeletal at a fun-looking Mexico City street party and not much else.

It turns out that Day of the Dead has its origins in a pre-Hispanic celebration of life that goes back a couple of thousand years, but was bumped up from its traditional celebration date in the Spring by the colonising Spanish to coincide with halloween. It's a tad confusing to call it Dia de Muertos, too, as although November 2 is the official 'day' it's more a late-October to early-November joy-fest.

Until 007 got in on the act, in Mexico halloween trick or treating was eclipsing the popularity of the more traditional Day of the Dead celebration. Even the whole Bond thing, set in Mexico City, was done for the film - no such parade took place before Spectre came out.

And while its now a big deal in the capital, we were lucky enough to be in the city of Oaxaca - where the event has always been hugely important - and got properly stuck into a few days of activities.

The look

Don't we look horrific? For the princely sum of £8 we were made suitably ghoulish. Day of the Dead is synonymous with the skeleton make up sported by Jess. She's been done up to look like La Catrina, a character in an early 20th century etching, who was then given a full body in this mural by famous Mexican painter, and Mr Frida Kahlo himself, Diego Riviera.

She's originally supposed to be a Mexican dressed up as a European, which was seen as a tad daft at the time, but has now evolved into one of the icons of the Dia de Muertos celebrations, often wearing a wedding dress and with Frida Kahlo-esque flowers in her hair, too.

The cemeteries

On the night of October 31, the kids still do their trick or treat thing, but most adults head to the graveyards where their relatives are buried. But unlike in the UK, where graveyards are spooky, dark, forboding places, during this celebration at least, they're candlelit places of life and party atmosphere, complete with loads of booze, bands and stacks of people.

Compared to what I’m used to, Mexicans seem super open about death too - we sat with lovely Pedro and his mum at his grandparent's grave, and he told us all about them and shared his bottle of mezcal with us. It's pretty weird to buy booze to drink in a graveyard, but that’s what you do, and sharing it with strangers is all part of the tradition.

We called it a night around 3am, but Pedro's annual vigil would take him through to dawn. To share this was one of the most incredible experiences of the whole trip, and something that will stay with us for a very long time.

The altars

It's customary to build altars in homes and businesses devoted to those who've now departed. From what I can gather, the belief is that the souls of those who are dead will journey back to earth, arriving on November 2 - All Souls Day.

However, it's supposed to be a heck of a trip, so as well as pictures of the deceased, the altars will include stacks of their favourite foods and booze. These are then eaten by living relatives after the day, however this is in the knowledge that the food's soul has been consumed by the dead, so it won't actually have any nutritional value. The altars are everywhere, from petrol stations to restaurants, and are often decorated with Mexican marigolds to help light the way for the returning souls on their visit.

The parades

Having slightly been taken in by the Bond film, I was expecting the parades to be a bigger part of the celebration, but they're more incidental, and often spring up on a fairly ad hoc basis - you just have to be in the right place at the right time, although how you ever know remains a mystery. In fact, that's a fairly strong theme for most of the events - you just have to get used to asking a lot of people where the best party is that particular evening.

November 1 is traditionally the Day of Dead younger people, so parades in town reflect this, with kids getting involved until they pass out from tiredness - a stream of tiny devils, draculas and pumpkins on their way home, fast asleep on their parents, was kind of sweet.

A day later is adult's day, with more spectacular costumes, bands playing and people running about with small wooden frames on their shoulders that held lit catherine wheels whizzing around their heads. Amazing.

Like Carnaval in Rio, which is on the list for future travels, Day of Dead feels like one of those experiences that has to be done first hand to really believe. The idea that something this much fun could be all based around death arguably makes it even more special. In fact, as part of a trip full of such amazing experiences, Dia de Muertos might be the biggest highlight yet.

Tom

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