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haveamagicalday · 4 years

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Mystery/Thrillers Recommendations

YA Mystery/Thrillers

1-800-Where-R-U by Meg Cabot

All These Bodies by Kendare Blake

All Your Twisted Secrets by Diana Urban

A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee

The Best Lies by Sarah Lyu

Broken Things by Laruen Oliver

The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas

Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare

The Creeping by Alexandra Sirowy

The Companion by Katie Alender

The Cousins by Karen M. McManus

The Counselors by Jessica Goodman

The Darkest Corners by Kara Thomas

First We Were IV by Alexandra Sirowy

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

Hidden Pieces by Paula Stokes

Horrid by Katrina Leno

I Will Find You Again by Sarah Lyu

The Legacies by Jessica Goodman

Little Monsters by Kara Thomas

Lying in the Deep by Diana Urban

The May Queen Murders by Sarah Jude

The Narrow by Kate Alice Marshall

Nothing more to Tell by Karen M. McManus

One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus

Royal Blood by Aimee Carter

She’s Too Pretty to Burn by Wendy Heard

The Telling by Alexandra Sirowy

That Weekend by Kara Thomas

These Deadly Games by Diana Urban

They’ll Never Catch Us by Jessica Goodman

They Wish They Were Us by Jessica Goodman

Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus

The Window by Amelia Brunskill

You’ll be the Death of Me by Karen M. McManus

Supernatural YA Mystery/Thrillers

And the Trees Crept In by Dawn Kurtagich

Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

The Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall by Katie Alender

The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich

The Disappearances by Emily Bain Murphy

The Diviners by Libba Bray

Far Far Away by Tom McNeal

A Forgery of Roses by Jessica S. Olson

House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland

Missing, Presumed Dead by Emma Berquist

We’ll Never Tell by Wendy Heard

Small Favors by Erin A. Craig

Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson

Adult Mystery/Thrillers

All the Dangerous Things by Stacey Willingham

All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda

Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris

The Burning Girls by C.J. Tudor

Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney

Every Last Fear by Alex Finley

A Flicker in the Dark by Stacey Willingham

Final Girls by Riley Sager

The Final Girls Support Group by Grady Hendrix

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager

I Know Who You Are by Alice Feeney

I’m Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid

Home Before Dark by Riley Sager

The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley

The Last House on Needless Street by Catorina Ward

The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager

Lock Every Door by Riley Sager

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

The Lost Girls by Heather Young

The Lost Village by Camilla Sten

The Maidens by Alex Michaelides

Mirrorland by Carole Johnston

Misery by Stephen King

Mother May I by Joshilyn Jackson

The Night Shift by Alex Finlay

The Only One Left by Riley Sager

Out of the Ashes by Kara Thomas

Pretty Things by Janelle Brown

Sadie by Courtney Summers

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

Shiver by Allie Reynolds

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney

Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young

Survive the Night by Riley Sager

The Swell by Allie Reynolds

The Villa by Rachel Hawkins

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins

Who is Maud Dixon by Alexandra Andrews

The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn

Supernatural Adult Mystery/Thrillers

The 7 and a Half Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

Delicate Condition by Danielle Valentine

The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon

The Ghost Tree by Christina Henry

Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak

House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson

The Invited by Jennifer McMahon

Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix

The Return by Rachel Harrison

The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell

Tidepool by Nicole Wilson

The Twisted Ones by T. Kingfisher

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luxorgossip · 5 years

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Any desires for costumes particular students will wear for halloween? Cade would be pretty hot as a werewolf

Ooh !! What a fun question, Greyface. Cade as a werewolf is definitely fitting, I agree. Something tells me he’s got a good howl in him somewhere. If you don’t mind, I’m going to put this in list format to make it easier on myself.

Jackson KingHa, easy. Invisible Man or Where’s Waldo. I would literally pay him to give me this. How much will it take, Jackie ??

Kenzie Horton Wonder Woman, perhaps ?? She’s strong and moraled enough to be her. Someone to look up to.

Balo Driskell Anything cute and fuzzy related, like a mouse or kitty. It’s Balo, you know she’s going to do something animal related, and probably with whiskers.

Maxi StephensA cactus, because he’s so dry.

Logan KellerI’d love to see him embrace The Toad.

Harley SilvaLittle Red Riding Hood. The red would compliment her nicely and she seems so innocent but good.

Teddy MartinezGenie in the Lamp, possibly. I see him being one of those guys that would want his costume to do the talking.

Isaac King A court Jester, just to knock his ass down a peg or two. Plus, he’d look cute in their hats.

Maia CroftDottie Hinson from A League of Their Own. She’s got the legs for that cute little baseball skirt and it’s sporty, just like her.

Isak Valtersen Forky, from Toy Story 4. They’re both ridiculously adorable somehow but I can’t put my finger on why.

Colin Rook Charlie Brown. I mean, really. He’s as nervous/anxious and mildly depressive as him.

Thomas Scheffer A scarecrow or Jack Skellington, toss up to which. Both would suit that deathly pale, thin body look.

Ronan Burke An airplane pilot. He seems like he’d really enjoy the irony of a good joke.

Madeline Ward Winnifred Sanderson, the best and most craftiest witch there is. She wouldn’t even have to dye her hair !!

Harry Hart Ghostface from the Scream series because he pops in when you least expect.

Autumn McNealShe’d make an adorable Belle from Beauty and the Beast. Not a sexy version, either. It should definitely be the original blue outfit or possibly the yellow ballgown if she wants to carry that skirt around.

Janie HallI feel like she’s go as something cute but innocent, like a Bumblebee.

Alek Addington I’m thinking Poison Ivy. It’d suit for how she’s so bubbly and engaging, but isn’t the best influence on you, either. Perfect combo, no ??

Lucy Beaumont-Peters Oh come on, if she doesn’t go as Cher from Clueless, the world has experienced a great injustice.

Clarissa Carmichael How about Elvira, Mistress of the Dark ?? Push her as far out of her comfort zone as possible, on that one. Or a pumpkin, because she’s as interesting as one.

Elise St. James The Nun. I get the feeling she’s a real fan of black, so it’d compliment her soul. Or lack of one…

Lia Davenport Sally, the rag doll from Nightmare Before Christmas. Does she not give you those same melancholy vibes ?? And just seems so lost.

Hazel DavenportA female sexy Beetlejuice. She could definitely pull off those stripes and some green streaks would compliment that hair.

Mary MclearyA female Chucky version, maybe. That would be funny to see.

Avery WoodsMaleficent !! She has the perfect features and hair for it.

Ian Kim He definitely needs to be David S. Pumpkins. I will accept nothing less. The people have spoken, Ian.

Asher Prescott A pirate, since he’s such a heart plunderer. Plus, he would look hot and dangerous with an eye patch and fake gun.

Veronica Henderson I know you’re expecting me to say a literal wet blanket but, no. I’m thinking Frank N. Furter ?? Might make her open up more, gain some confidence in herself and what she’s working with because trust me, she’s got goods.

Ches Elswood It, the Clown version but sexy. She’s about the only person I think could actually pull this off and do so very well. I’m dying to see a good clown costume and she’d deliver all the frills.

DP Prescott Harley Quinn from Suicide Squad. Girl must have some sort of screw loose and her attachment to that Maxi kid is about as bad as Harley’s attachment is to The Joker. And, of course, hot.

Blake Sinclair That dude from Baywatch. He would probably love the chance to walk around half-naked and flexing those muscles. Surf’s up, dude !!

Adrian Knox How about a walking penis ?? I bet he’d enjoy being such a smartass and use it as a conversation topic.

Raina Ainsworth She gives me a very Tinkerbell vibe because she’s delicate and yet somehow tough ?? I could see her pulling off that sexy green dress, too.

Charlie Kingery Wouldn’t she make the cutest Ladybug ?? That would be so adorable. No real reason other than she’s cute, the costume is cute.

Nolan Sugg Hmm. I don’t know much about this youngster yet but I’m going to say Donald Duck. He’s loud and abrasive, but I never said that was a bad thing.

Lorenzo Russio Kenicke from Grease. Best Greaser there is and all the charm and charisma of one, too. And let’s be frank, him in a leather jacket is bound to be eye candy gold.

Pietro Carrington Michael Myers. I mean, what else did you expect ??

Savoy MortcombeWe could always use a good Dracula around these parts. He’s tall, dark, and handsome. He’ll pull it off well. Or Frankenstein works too.

Sasha BowmanPrincess Jasmine from Aladdin. She’s got that ‘I’m a strong woman’ attitude and will stand up for her principles. I vote she goes for the cartoon costume version, as that pale blue fabric would look gorgeous against her skin.

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thebestify · 5 years

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'Nosferatu,' La Doña turns 1, CBD sampling: 45 free things to do this weekend - City Pages

"Volta Photo" at the Weinstein Hammons Gallery Sanle Sory FRIDAY: Volta Photo In 1960, Sanlé Sory opened a photography studio in Bobo-Dioulasso, the trendy/artistic city in Burkina Faso. That same year, the nation had received full independence from France. As the country entered a new post-colonial era, Sory photographed the vibrant youth culture that emerged. Spanning 20-some years, his collection of portraits features lovers kissing, smiling friends with a boombox, and style so fly it could belong in a high-fashion magazine from any era. The artist, who still lives and works in the area, began touring exhibitions of his work in the late ’90s. This show at the Weinstein Hammons Gallery is a rare chance to see these still-youthful images in person. There will be an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 18. Free. Weinstein Hammons Gallery, 908 W. 46th St., Minneapolis; 612-822-1722. –Jessica ArmbrusterAndy Ulseth With Brian Just Band and Picked to Click seventh place winner Prim Woes. 10 p.m. Oct. 18. Free. 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis; 612-331-1746.Lungs (Album Release Show) With Hive, Witchden, and Nothingness. 9 p.m. Oct. 18. Free. Hexagon Bar, 2600 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-722-3454.The Jason Dixon Line 8:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Free. Schooner Tavern, 2901 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-729-4365.Versions With happy hour during musical performances. 9-11 p.m. Oct. 18. Free. Apoy, 4301 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis; 612-824-4719.

"Creativity in Everyday Life" at Goldstein Museum of Design Creativity in Everyday Life Design is everywhere in our daily lives, including the cars we drive, the homes we live in, the utensils we use, and the clothes we wear. In this show, the Goldstein moves from big-picture design (design thinking as a mode of problem solving) to the granular (i.e. specific everyday objects). The exhibition is also participatory, with visitors invited to weigh in with their opinions the most innovation and creative aspects of the show. Opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. 18, featuring a silent auction to benefit GMD. Daily from Oct. 18-Jan. 5. Free. Goldstein Museum of Design, 1985 Buford Ave., 346 McNeal Hall, St. Paul; 612-624-7801. --Camille LeFevreWildflyer Coffee Launch Party Fundraiser for a new coffee shop, featuring live music from the Immaculate Beings, Lavender Daughter, Mpls Drew, and Audiyo Element. 6 p.m. Oct. 18. Free. 56 Brewing, 3055 NE Columbia Ave., Minneapolis; 612-404-0056.#MeToo in Minnesota History Exhibitions examining issues of sexual assault and violence through the stories of several Minnesota women, past and present. Oct. 15-April 5. Free. Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul; 651-259-3000.As, Not For: Dethroning Our Absolutes Group show curated by Jerome Harris. Oct. 18-Nov. 10. Free. MCAD Gallery, 2501 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis; 612-874-3700.

'Nosferatu' Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror Released in 1922, Nosferatu is just a few years shy of its 100th anniversary, and somehow still manages to be creepy. Part of that effect may come from its on-location sets and beautifully framed shots, and Max Schreck’s performance as the titular monster certainly factors into its legacy. Yet another spooky aspect is the film’s soundtrack, which has been adapted and reimagined over the years. This Halloween, guests can head to the Music Box Theatre for a screening set to a live soundtrack from the Curse of the Vampire Orchestra, by Minneapolis composer Philip Shorey. The score features a local symphony and choral musicians mixed with modern electronica and industrial percussion. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18-19; 3:30 p.m. Oct. 19. Free; RSVP required. Music Box Theatre, 1407 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-871-1414. --Jessica ArmbrusterLeslie Jamison Author presents her new book, 'Make It Scream, Make it Burn: Essays.' 7 p.m. Oct. 18. Free. Next Chapter Booksellers, 38 S. Snelling Ave., St. Paul; 651-225-8989.R. Zamora Linmark Author presents his new book, 'The Importance of Being Wilde At Heart.' At the Asian Pacific Resource Center in Room 311. 12-1:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Free. Appleby Hall - University of Minnesota, 128 Pleasant St. SE, Minneapolis; 612-625-5000.Fall Flower Show Sunken garden in full bloom with hundreds of chrysanthemums of many different cultivars. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily from Oct. 5-Dec. 1. Free. Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park, 1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul; 651-487-8200.

Jimmy Reagan Jimmy Reagan Exhibit Expressionist paintings. Opening reception 7-10 p.m. Fri., Oct. 18, with a meet and greet with the artist, music, and drinks. Free; RSVP required for opening reception. Le Meridien Chambers Minneapolis, 901 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis; 612-767-6900.Tappy Hour Group tap dance lessons. 4-6 p.m. every Fri. Free. Can Can Wonderland, 755 Prior Ave. N., Ste. 4, St. Paul; 651-925-2261.Can Can Wonderland Karaoke Hosted by Silly Miss Tilly. All ages. 5:30-8:30 p.m. every Fri. Free. Can Can Wonderland, 755 Prior Ave. N., Ste. 4, St. Paul; 651-925-2261.Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs 8:30-11:30 p.m. every Fri. Free. Birch's Lowertown, 289 Fifth St. E., St. Paul; 651-432-4677.

La Dona Cerveceria Image courtesy event organizers SATURDAY: First Anniversary Party La Doña Cervecería is turning one this weekend. To celebrate, they’re busting out Ocelotl, a Mezcal barley wine that has been aging in barrels since January (and offers a whopping 10% ABV). Order it on tap and, if you like, take it home in bottle form. The party starts at noon, with the Indigo DJ Crew spinning tunes at 4 p.m., followed by salsa band K-Libre24 from 9 p.m. till close. Festivities will also include games, special merchandise, and food trucks Flagsmash and Que Tal. 12 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 19. Free. La Doña Cervecería, 241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis. –Loren GreenPiss On Your Dad With Sam Hell, Huff, and Psychic DNA. 9 p.m. Oct. 19. Free. Hexagon Bar, 2600 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-722-3454.First Annual Legacy CBD Cup Competition for the state's best hemp and cannabidiol products, with presentations, samples, and products for sale. 5-10 p.m. Oct. 19. Free. Warehouse Winery, 6415 Cambridge St., St. Louis Park; 763-232-3707.Ian Valor & The Vendettas (Album Release Show) With Little Man and Elour. 10 p.m. Oct. 19. Free. 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis; 612-331-1746.MPLS LTD XX Afternoon at Eclipse Celebrating 20 years of the local record label, with performances by Birds of Virginia (reunion show), Pussytoes, the Starfolk, and John Roeser Avenue. All ages. 12-4 p.m. Oct. 19. Free. Eclipse Records, 381 Wabasha Street N., Saint Paul; 651-224-2500.Biggest in the World Party Celebration of Brit's being the pub selling the most Olde Speckled Hen in the world. Festivities include $4 Olde Speckled Hen 20 oz pints, the Beatles’ Abbey Road album performed in its entirety by the Summerbabies at 8 p.m., and glassware and other giveaways. Saturday, 6-11 p.m. Brit's Pub, 1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis; 612-332-3908.

The Twisted Pumpkin and Valhalla Skulls October Gallery Night: The Twisted Pumpkin and Valhalla Skulls An evening celebrating the work of artists Mandy Koepp and Joelle Skjei, with treats by Atuvava and tarot readings by Sage Tarot. 5-8 p.m. Oct. 19. Free. Darling Amalgamated Retail Emporium, 4549 Bloomington Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-454-5456.Tangletown Gardens Annual Pumpkin Fest Featuring a wide selection of pumpkins, with a photo booth, pumpkin painting, farmers market, and family activities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 19. Free. Tangletown Gardens, 5353 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-822-4769.Powderhorn Culinary Arts Show Juried outdoor food and beverage competition for professional and junior culinary artists from across the country, with a beer garden, pumpkin patch pop-up, garden shop, and kitchen gadget pop-up. 12-5 p.m. Oct. 19. Free. Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-823-1141.

"Randomland" Vance Diamond, 'Tidal Wave,' 2019 Randomland Group show collaboratively curated by artists with disabilities and without, presented by Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts. Public reception 3-6 p.m. Sat., Oct. 19, featuring artist remarks and a Q&A. Free. The White Page, 3400 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis; 413-478-0455.Kater's 4th Annual Katerween Pop-up gallery show featuring new work for sale from the graffiti artist. 5-9 p.m. Oct. 19. Free. Maharaja's, 205 W. 7th St., St. Paul; 651-292-1623.Leaf Fest Featuring a giant leaf pile, fall treats, pumpkin hunt, art workshop, scavenger hunt, and a community art project. 12-4 p.m. Oct. 19. Free. Caponi Art Park, 1220 Diffley Road, Eagan; 651-454-9412. 'McDuff Moves In' Story Time with Gryphon Press and Underdog Rescue Family story time, with adoptable dogs from Underdog Rescue on hand. 3 p.m. Oct. 19. Free. Magers & Quinn Booksellers, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-822-4611.Brunch Show at Mortimer's Featuring Trash Catties, Ringout, and Leslie. All ages. 12-3 p.m. Oct. 19. Free. Mortimer's, 2001 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-871-5591.Halloween Viewing Party for 'The Loud House' Featuring screenings of Halloween-themed episodes of 'The Loud House,' hosted by the voices of Lucy and Rita Loud, hosted by Jessica DiCicco and Jill Talley, with character meet and greets, and storyboard animator appearances. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 19. Free. Mall of America Best Buy Rotunda, 365 N. Garden, Bloomington; 952-883-8800.

"And When the Sun Rises" And When the Sun Rises: Mara Duvra / Today, we become: Prerna 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Soo Visual Arts Center, 2909 Bryant Ave. S., Minneapolis. New Editions 2019 A pop-up shop of chapbooks, zines, broadsides, artist books, and more. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis. Have You Seen This Man?: The Castro Poems of Karl Tierney Celebration of the release of posthumously published selection of poems by Karl Tierney, edited by Jim Cory. 7 p.m. Oct. 19. Free. Next Chapter Booksellers, 38 S. Snelling Ave., St. Paul; 651-225-8989.Midtown Farmers Market Featuring farm products, prepared and cottage foods, and ready-to-eat local cuisine, local artwork, and live entertainment. More info at midtownfarmersmarket.org. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sat. from May 18-Oct. 26; 3-7 p.m. every Tue. from May 18-Oct. 29. Free. Midtown Farmers Market, 3032 Minnehaha Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-724-7457.Mill City Farmers Market Long running market in the shadow of Mill Ruins Park, featuring local, sustainable, and organic groceries and produce, with weekly cooking clinics and live entertainment. More info at www.millcityfarmersmarket.org. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sat. from May 4-Oct. 26. Free. Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd St., Minneapolis; 612-341-7555.

Howl-O-Ween at Bent Brewstillery Getty Images SUNDAY: Howl-O-Ween Cap off your weekend by hanging out with dogs in costumes. This Sunday, Bent Brewstillery will be getting into the holiday spirit with a daylong Halloween party open to humans and pups. People are welcome to dress in costume, and doggos are especially encouraged to. Locally made pet items from crafters and artisans will be for sale, and games and prizes will be hosted by Sidewalk Dog. Have a glamour shot taken with your four-legged buddy, bob for treats, and carve a pumpkin. Be sure to wash it all down with a pint. All ages. 12-6 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. Bent Brewstillery, 1744 Terrace Drive, Roseville; 844-879-2368. –Jessica Armbruster Fall Makers Market Featuring over 20 local makers and curators both inside and out of the building. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 3147 NE California St., Minneapolis. Atlas Obscura Trivia with Dylan Thuras and Magers & Quinn Featuring questions about travel and places all over the world, with prizes and copies of 'Atlas Obscura: 2nd Edition' available for purchase. 6 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. LynLake Brewery, 2934 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-224-9682.Panel Discussion: Is Local News Dying? Featuring Jamie Stockwell, Richard Fausset, Rebecca Colden, and Suki Dardarian. 1 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis; 612-375-7600.

MN Toy Posse Image courtesy event organizers MN Toy Posse Halloween Bash 3 What happens when you combine 70 toy sellers from all over the Midwest, hundreds of toy fans of all ages, and thousands of rare and unique toys and collectables? You get one giant posse. This weekend, the Minnesota Toy Posse will host its third-annual Halloween Bash toy swap. Posse founder Mark Seekamp started the group a little over three years ago on Facebook as a way to help connect people looking to buy, sell, or trade their favorite toys. He hadn’t planned on just how many people would want to join his gang. “We have more than 2,200 members, and it’s a really active group,” he says. And it’s not just about toys, either. “We’ve become friends and talk about our lives. People will post pictures when they have a baby, or we’ll just use it to meet up and go see a movie. It’s about creating relationships beyond just looking for toys.” For Seekamp, the best part of the day is how toys can bring people together. “The coolest part is being able to see someone who is going to be really excited about a toy that you have that you’re ready to part with.” 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. Knights Of Columbus Bloomington, 1114 W. 79th St., Bloomington; 952-888-1492. –Patrick StraitOpen Jam 8 p.m. every Sun. Free. Schooner Tavern, 2901 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-729-4365.Saint Paul Civic Symphony: Night and Day 1 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. Landmark Center, 75 W. 5th St., St. Paul; 651-292-3293. Read the full article

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My Ideal Bionicle Game

This might be a long post... Strap in!

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Since November 14 of 2006, I have always loved Bionicle games. I went back and played Bionicle Heroes again and thought to myself: "What if I were to redesign the game for modern day, as if Bionicle never ended?"

Well, that's the reason I'm making this post. I want to come up with a concept for a Bionicle game that should've happened if Bionicle never ended and still ran on.

So let's state the obvious, I don't own the Lego Corp or have a license to create such game. I do not own Eidos or the other companies responsible for the release of many of the Bionicle and Lego videogames.

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The Story and Plot

So, when I thought about the previous games in Bionicle history, and the more recent Phone app: Mask of Creation, I never seemed to think about what the story might be. But I settled on a list and chose from the top listed, biases aside.

I chose:

. The Voya Nui saga

. The Mahri Nui saga

. The Phantoka/Mistika saga

I chose these because it is the most consistent piece of stoeytelling Bionicle ever did. The Ignition trilogy would make an absolutely great and lengthy game, plus the characters would flourish and lots of old story plots would be tied together, like the Dark Hunters and the Piraka or The story of Karzahni.

I also planned on making this game follow the canon story instead of the goofy storyline in Bionicle Heroes. This would be canon in the sense that it would start at the arc where the Toa, Turaga and Matoran have all migrated BACK to Metru Nui, and there on into the Voya Nui story and so on, following exactly how it was supposed to go. This would also have to be said that some items in the game would obviously be either non canon or simply created to add story and character. It's the case with a lot of games.

The Type of Gameplay

I want the gameplay to not just be action, but semi-open world, where Rahi thrive and the island of Voya Nui is completely explorable, almost like Skyrim but on a MUCH smaller scale. In terms of how the actual combat would play out, it would be a mix of third person shooter and Hack and Slash, using the weapons given to the various Toa as either a gun/launcher (whatever you wanna call it) and a sword or other tool, with some differences now and then because exceptions such as Toa Mask powers, Mental attacks, eye beams from Thok/the other piraka etc.

I feel like this style of gameplay fits the game better as we never really played around the Island or explored to a big extent in Bionicle Heroes or the Original Bionicle the Game. I feel giving the world a more fleshed out and large scale would be better for exploration, which obviously would be heavily relied on.

If you can't the already, I'm kinda using different examples of games to form my thesis here, for example: the open world concept was taken from Far Cry, the gun kata from Devil May Cry, and obviously enough the story from Bionicle.

I also would make no random boss battles by high level enemies, nothing early on like Brutaka or Vezon. If a mini boss comes around, such as maybe Umbra or Irnakk or some kinda big rahi, then it would make more sense to fight it.

There would be a level system for each character, where as you proceed in the levels, you unlock better upgrades and adjustments such as Sharpness for blades or more control for your Kanohi. Your character would also have a bar for health, stamina and Energy, which is crucial in some characters.

Your character would also write in a journal, visible through an in-game tab or notification. These would just be simple ramblings or story pieces or cool references. They would also write down the creatures they have fought or defeated, their stats and the like. This is also where you can change the currently selected Armour, weapons and Attack setup.

Your setup looks like this

Basic attack: Sword swings, jabs, punches, etc.

Power attack: Sword blasts, laser fire, eye beams etc

Advanced attack: Mask Powers and or weapon powers not present.

Elemental Attack: an Attack relating to your element. For water, it's a torrent of water that runs with your energy bar, the longer you use it the more Energy it takes up.

However, each Toa can only have their current Kanohi in that part of the story, for example: you can't give Kongu Mahri Nuparus Inika mask (despite the fact he deserves it). But, each can be upgraded with different abilities, such as sonar pulses or extra attack power.

The Voice Actors

I'm not asking for a lot of high value actors, but have selected a few notable ones.

The Toa Nuva

. Tahu - his Mask of Light actor

. Gali - Emily Rose (Uncharted 4)

. Pohatu - Chris Hemsworth (Thor)

. Onua - Idris Elba

. Lewa - Kevin Miller (Sly Cooper)

. Kopaka - Nolan North (Uncharted 4)

The Inika/Mahri Toa

. Jaller - Andrew Francis, his original voice actor

. Hahli - Kate Higgins (Sakura in Naruto)

. Hewkii - Matt Mercer (MCree from Overwatch)

. Kongu - Ryan Reynolds

. Nuparu - Warren Kole (also Uncharted 4)

. Matoro - Alessandro Juliani (Vakama in the original LOMN movie)

The Piraka

Zaktan - Darin Da Paul (Reinhardt in Overwatch)

Reidak - Christopher L. Parson (Junkrat in Overwatch)

Thok - Courtney Leacock (From the Island of Doom fan movie and yes, is perfect for the role)

Hakann - Noah Productions (The creator of that Movie, and who I think fits the character)

Avak - Jackson Trent (Again from that movie bc he fit the character so well)

Vezok - Fred Tatasciore (Soldier 76, Nikolai from Call of Duty)

Not including Vezon bc he is a boss character.

The Barraki

Kalmah - Jeremy Davies (Baldur from God of War 2018)

Takadox - Michael Dobson (Pythor from Ninjago)

Karapar - Josh Petersdorf (Roadhog from Overwatch)

Mantax - Kevin Silverstein (Torbjorn from Overwatch)

Ehlek - Paul Dobson (Nhidiki from LOMN)

Pridak - Noah Productions (again)

The Makuta

. Chirox - Paul Dobson

. Vamprah - Steve Blum (Star scream)

. Antroz - Warren Blackie (From the same movie as Noah Productions)

Not including Teridax bc he's a boss character

The Titans/Boss Battle Characters

Axonn - Christopher Judge (Kratos in God of War 2018)

Brutaka - Mark Oliver (Garmadon from Ninjago)

Umbra - Warren Kole

Irnakk - Scott McNeal (The Overlord from Ninjago)

Karzahni - Jeremy Davies

Vezon - Steve Blum

Teridax - Christopher Judge

The Matoran

Garan - The voice of Matoran Onewa (From LOMN)

Balta - Nolan North

Piruk - Yoshihisa Kawahara (Genji from Overwatch)

Kazi - Jackson Trent

Velika - Yoshihisa Kawahara

Dalu - Cherami Leigh Kuehn (Lucy from Fairy Tail)

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and that's it! Obviously not the best idea ever, but I wanted to jot it down bc it's a pretty cool idea to have an actual canon Bionicle game, and I like to think of the future.

Thanks for reading!

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papermoonloveslucy · 6 years

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MILTON BERLE IS THE LIFE OF THE PARTY

S6;E19 ~ February 11, 1974

Directed by Jack Donohue ~ Written by Bob Carroll Jr. and Madelyn Davis

Synopsis

Lucy's parties are a bore, so she calls a telethon to make a very low bid on Milton Berle to attend her next soiree – and wins!

Regular Cast

Lucille Ball (Lucy Carter), Gale Gordon (Harrison Otis Carter)

Lucie Arnaz (Kim Carter) does not appear in this episode, although the final credits do state “Lucie Arnaz Wardrobe by Alroe”

Guest Cast

Milton Berle (Himself) previously played Cheerful Charlie in “Lucy and the Used Car Dealer” (S2;E9), the first time that Milton Berle has not played Milton Berle on a Lucille Ball sitcom. He was born Milton Berlinger in New York City on July 12, 1908. He started performing at the age of five. Berle perfected his comedy in vaudeville, early silent films, and then on radio, before taking his act to the small screen, where he would be proclaimed “Mr. Television” and later “Uncle Miltie.” He hosted “Texaco Star Theater” on NBC from 1948 to 1956. The variety show was re-titled “The Milton Berle Show” in 1954 when Texaco dropped their sponsorship. The program was briefly revived in 1958, but lasted only one season. In 1959 he played himself in “Milton Berle Hides out at the Ricardos.” Berle continued to perform live, in films, and on television specials for the remainder of his career. Berle previously appeared on “The Lucy Show” in “Lucy Saves Milton Berle” (S4;E13) and did a cameo in “Lucy Meets John Wayne” (S5;E10). Berle died of cancer in 2002.

Elliott Reid (Elliott, Telethon Emcee) played Edward Warren, a parody of Edward R. Murrow, in “The Ricardos Are Interviewed” (ILL S5;E7) and appeared in two episodes of “The Lucy Show.” This is his third appearance on “Here’s Lucy.”

Reid is only credited as “Emcee” but Milton Berle calls him Elliott.

James Joyce (Man at TV Station) passed away just three months after this episode was first aired. He posthumously appeared in the film A Woman Under the Influence (1974). He was 53 years old.

Mary Jane Croft (Mary Jane, left) played Betty Ramsey during season six of “I Love Lucy.” She also played Cynthia Harcourt in “Lucy is Envious” (ILL S3;E23) and Evelyn Bigsby in “Return Home from Europe” (ILL S5;E26). She played Audrey Simmons on “The Lucy Show” but when Lucy Carmichael moved to California, she played Mary Jane Lewis, the actor’s married name and the same one she uses on all 31 of her episodes of “Here’s Lucy. Her final acting credit was playing Midge Bowser on “Lucy Calls the President” (1977). She died in 1999 at the age of 83.

Vanda Barra (Vanda, right) makes one of over two dozen appearances on “Here’s Lucy” as well as appearing in Ball’s two 1975 TV movies “Lucy Gets Lucky” and “Three for Two”. She was seen in half a dozen episodes of “The Lucy Show.” Barra was Lucille Ball’s cousin-in-law by marriage to Sid Gould.

Sid Gould (Sam, above right center) made more than 45 appearances on “The Lucy Show” and nearly as many on “Here’s Lucy.” Gould (born Sydney Greenfader) was Lucille Ball’s cousin by marriage to Gary Morton.

Robert Hitchcock (Marvin, uncredited, above left center) was seen in in one episode of “The Lucy Show.” This is his sixth and final appearance on “Here’s Lucy.”

Marvin has no lines and no 'date' for the party. Hitchcock appears uncredited.

John Clavin (Bill McCormick) makes his very first screen appearance with this episode of “Here's Lucy.”

Shirley Anthony (Mrs. Thalken) makes the tenth of her 13 appearances of “Here’s Lucy.”

Bob Whitney (Mr. Thalken, uncredited) appeared with Lucille Ball in The Facts of Life (1960). He played one of the jurors (unnamed but credited) in “Lucy and Joan Do Jury Duty” (S6;E9).

Whitney has no lines.

Joyce McNeal (Mrs. Helen Maurer) was a stunt performer and actor making her very first screen appearance with this episode. She later worked extensively on the “Star Trek” franchise, which began at Desilu.

John Calvin (Bob Maurer, uncredited) grew up in New York City and started his film career in 1971 at age 24.

Helen and Bob Mauer are the names of Lucille Ball's in-laws. Helen is Gary Morton's siter. John Calvin has no lines.

Jack Berle (Telethon Stage Manager, uncredited) was the older brother of Milton Berle. This is one of his eleven uncredited appearances on the series. He previously did two episodes of “The Lucy Show.”

Bob Harks (Telethon Cameraman, uncredited) was seen in the background of Mame (1974). In 1970 he popped up on his first television show and was seen in more than a dozen episodes of “Here's Lucy.” He died at age 83 in 2010.

Those working the phone bank at the telethon appear uncredited.

There was no new episode of “Here's Lucy” on Monday, February 4, 1974.

Director Jack Donohue replaces Coby Ruskin, who Lucille Ball fired during “Lucy, the Sheriff” (S6;E19). Donohue was the first director of the series, having staged 29 episodes from 1968 to 1971.

At the start of the episode, Lucy, Mary Jane and Harry are playing cards. Harry asks Lucy, “Don't you ever get tired of playing games?” Lucy bluntly replies “No!” In real life, Lucille Ball adored games. She was well-known for her addiction to backgammon, Scrabble, and charades, the latter two being incorporated into several scripts. She even endorsed a couple of mass marketed games with her photo appearing on the box.

Harry and Mary Jane suggest an alternative to party games: singing barbershop quartet – launching into a chorus of “You Tell Me Your Dream, I'll Tell You Mine.” The song was written in 1899 by Seymour Rice and Albert Brown.

Everyone seems to have an excuse NOT to attend Lucy's party. Harry has to go to Santa Barbara to see an ill client, Mary Jane has to go to Laguna to see her sick aunt, Vanda and Sam are going to Arrowhead, the Maurers are going to Palm Springs, and the Thalkens are going to San Diego.

Instead of playing another game, they watch a TV telethon auction raising money for a Day Care Center Fund. When they tune in, the Emcee is just thanking Mrs. Dorothy Culbertson, who phoned in the highest bid to hear The Franklin Brothers' latest song. The bidding is still open on one of Lawrence Welk's autographed batons. It ends up fetching $780 from the Sun City Shuffleboard Club. Combining Sun City (a 55+ gated community) and shuffleboard, a game associated with senior citizens, the writers are making a joke about Welk's old fashioned music and style. What's even funnier is the idea of signing a baton – essentially a thin dowel of wood!

The KBEX TV camera is seen for the third time on the series. KBEX are the fictional call letters used for broadcast stations depicted in movies and on TV. The telethon's phone number is 555-7236, which utilizes the 555 prefix generally assigned to on-screen phone numbers.

Milton Berle offers his services as a guest at a party thrown by the highest bidder. The first bid is phoned in by (an unseen) Don Rickles, an insult comedian who Berle calls “the Merchant of Venom,” a pun on Shakespeare title The Merchant of Venice.

Just in case she wins, Lucy gives Berle directions to her home. Westlake is a planned community of similar homes that straddles the Los Angeles and Ventura county line.

Harry isn't going to change his RSVP because Milton Berle will be the guest of honor. He says he wouldn't be influenced by Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, Clint Eastwood, or Princess Anne and her new husband. Anne, the Princess Royal, and Queen Elizabeth's daughter, married Mark Phillips on November 14, 1973, which indicates that this episode was filmed sometime after that date. The couple divorced on April 23, 1992.

When Harry rushes through the living room headed to the barbecue with two chickens on a spit, Lucy calls him the Galloping Gourmet. That is the name of the persona of Graham Kerr, an English chef who is best known for his 1969–71 television cooking show “The Galloping Gourmet.”

Milton Berle tries in vain to tell a joke about a foursome at Hillcrest County Club but is constantly interrupted by latecomers to Lucy's party. Hillcrest Country Club is a private social club located in the Cheviot Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. For years, many of the city's top comedians, including Jack Benny, George Burns, George Jessel, Groucho Marx, Danny Kaye, and later Milton Berle and Don Rickles, got together for a regular Friday lunch at Hillcrest, where they would socialize, try new material out on their friends, and talk "shop."

Harry and Milton Berle mention his old TV sobriquet “Uncle Miltie” as well as his well-known gag of appearing in drag, something he did on “The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour” in 1959.

This episode includes a lot of name dropping of Hollywood celebrities. Click on the names to read about their appearance and/or mention on a “Lucy” show (if any)!

Kirk Douglas

Bert Parks

Pinky Lee

Soupy Sales

Durwood Kirby

Lawrence Welk

Elizabeth Taylor

Frank Sinatra

Clint Eastwood

Princess Anne and her Husband (Mark Phillips)

Don Rickles

Dean Martin

Jack Benny

Buddy Hackett

The Galloping Gourmet (aka Graham Kerr)

In “Lucy and the Good Skate” (TLS S3;E1) a country club doorman announces “Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maurer.” at a dinner dance where Lucy Carmichael is hiding roller skates under her evening gown.

The Emcee tells Milton Berle that someone bid five – which Berle thinks is $500. This is what happened to Lucy Ricardo when she pledged money to the charity of philanthropist Cynthia Harcourt (coincidentally played by Mary Jane Croft) in “Lucy is Envious” (ILL S3;E23).

The Maurer's cancel their trip to Palm Springs because of a forecast of rain, just as it does when Lucy Ricardo and Ethel Mertz travel there during “In Palm Springs” (ILL S4;E26). Rainstorms are a rarity for the California desert resort.

Wardrobe Malfunction! Lucy fiddles with the collar of her jacket during the first scene. Unbeknownst to her, it gets stuck with one side up and the other down.

“Milton Berle is the Life of the Party” rates 3 Paper Hearts out of 5

Lots of inside references, Hollywood name-dropping, and “Lucy” alumni make this fun, though not stellar, viewing.

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CoolinAustin’s SX Shortlist: Free Party Highlights for Friday, March 16

Here’s our roundup of today’s best free parties! Also make sure to check out our full list of the best RSVPs on the SXSW tab at the top of this page. Hit us up on Twitter for even more updates from the field, and check back for party highlights each day of the fest. Have fun out there!

Shout-out to the cool folks at Festival Saviors, Keegan’s List, ATX Concert, @SXSWMF, and Fest Xperts — check them out for some more hot party tips. Also, Showlist Austin is an amazing resource for set times at unofficial showcases throughout the fest.

Quantum Collective Southwest Invasion 11am–7pm • Whole Foods Rooftop, 525 N. Lamar Blvd. • RSVP required This three-day rooftop mini-fest is a great place to hang out and bask in the glorious March weather, slightly away from the madness of Dirty Sixth. There are some freebies from a bunch of cool sponsors.Friday’s lineup includes: In the Valley Below, Lola Marsh, Jukebox the Ghost, Jared & the Mill, Magic Bronson, and many others.

11A Records, Northern Spy Records and Wharf Cat Records Present: Romancing the Wax 11am–6pm • Hotel Vegas, 1500 East 6th St. • RSVP requested Music by Golden Dawn Arkestra, Odetta Hartman, A Place to Bury Strangers, and others.

PledgeHouse 11:30am–6pm • The Blackheart, 86 Rainey St. • RSVP requested Friday’s acts include Frank Turner, Ezra Furman, Lukas Nelson, and others.

Party in my Pants Free Day Showcase Presented by LiveVibe Noon–7pm / 9pm–1am • Little Woodrow's on 6th, 520 W 6th St. • RSVP requested Six bands each day, plus nightly afterparties with DJ Richard Gear. Friday’s lineup includes: Broncho (6pm), Hinds (5pm), Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires (4pm), Zuli (3pm), Hembree (2pm), and Mobley (1pm).

8th Annual Lucy's South By South Austin Fried Chicken Revival Noon–7pm • Lucy's Fried Chicken, 2218 College Ave. • No RSVP! Four-day music bash located just a bit south of downtown.

Cinderblock’s Block Party presented by Pacifico Noon–late • The Cabana, 5416 North FM 973 • RSVP required (paid ticket options available; see below) Free drinks at a mansion pool party, with performances by Rayland Baxter, David Ramirez, Medicine Man Revival, Mathew McNeal, Mitchell Ferguson, and Suzanna Choffel. It’s pretty deep east of Austin, so it may be wise to shell out the $10 for guaranteed admission (or $45 for VIP, which includes food and other perks).

Fun On the Run Tour Noon–? • The ABGB, 1305 W. Oltorf St. • RSVP requested Day show at a cool venue south of downtown.

New Nashville Rockin Riverboat Showcase Noon–4pm / 6–10pm • Capital Cruises at Hyatt Regency Dock, 208 Barton Springs Rd. • RSVP required Free drinks, food, and live music on a riverboat! There are two cruises: one that boards at noon, and one that boards at 6pm. Only the first 150 people will get to go, so get there early!

Cocoa Butter Radio LIVE at SXSW Noon–5pm • The Townsend, 718 Congress Ave. #100 • RSVP requested Live interviews followed by artist performances and showcasing DJs in between sets.

Comedy Central's Backyard Bash Noon–5pm • Pelóns Tex-Mex, 802 Red River St. • Free; no RSVP needed Free beer, breakfast tacos, and interactive stations with Comedy Central–themed activities.

Heathers x Pitchfork SXSW Party Noon–6pm • Barracuda, 611 East 7th St. • No RSVP! Artists include Kelela, Andrew WK, Porches, Ought, Superorganism, and others.

Culture Vulture Entertainment & Psychic Claw Present Day Time Debauchery Day Party Noon–6pm • Elysium, 705 Red River St. • RSVP requested Free bevs at this day show featuring performances by Hollow Trees, Soviet, Time, Curse Mackey, Al Lover, Secret Sands, and DJ Czech One.

Mohawk’s All Are Welcome SXSW 2018 Day Party Noon–6pm • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. • Free; no RSVP needed Performances by WAVVES, Sunflower Bean, White Reaper, Okey Dokey, Post Animal, Cut Worms, Girl Ray, HIGH WAISTED, PART TIME, and Suburban Living.

FLOODfest Noon–6pm • Cedar Street Courtyard, 208 W. 4th St. • RSVP required Friday’s lineup features Goat Girl, Hop Along, Moaning, Speedy Ortiz, Kurt Vile, and Porches.

23rd Annual Bloodshot Records Yard Dog Party Noon–7pm • Yard Dog Art, 1510 S Congress Ave. • Free; no RSVP needed Free Lagunitas beer, Dark Matter coffee, and performances by Waco Brothers, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Ruby Boots, Jon Langford's Four Lost Souls, and Vandoliers.

Music For Listeners/Nextbop Day Party Noon–8pm • Lazarus Brewing Co., 1902 East 6th St. • Free; no RSVP needed Music by The Blind Owls (7pm), Girl Ray (6pm), A Place to Bury Strangers (5pm), Acid Dad (4pm), Pearl Charles (1pm), Melenas (noon), and others.

8th Annual Future of Music Showcase Noon–2am • Shiner's Saloon, 422 Congress Ave. Suite D • No RSVP needed The best collection of local bands at SXSW every year, period. Go find your new favorites! Continues Saturday.

New Granada Party 1–10pm • Ginger Man, 301 Lavaca St. • Free; no RSVP needed Sponsored by Saint Arnold Brewing Company, this day-into-evening show features music by a slate of good bands.

St. Elmo's Fire! Free Unofficial Showcase & Party 1–11pm • St. Elmo Brewing Company, 440 E. Saint Elmo Rd. • RSVP requested Beer + Music + Art + Food = Good Times

The Chi at The Showtime House 1–6pm • Clive Bar, 609 Davis St. • RSVP required Day show lineup includes Melo Makes Music (2pm), Air Credits (3pm), Knox Fortune (4pm), and Joey Purp (5pm). The night party runs from 8pm–midnight and is very likely badge-only.

Brooklyn Bowl Family Reunion 1–6pm • Scoot Inn, 1308 East 4th St. • RSVP required “Relix celebrates Jerry Garcia with Red Roses Green Gold ft. The Texas Gentlemen and special guests.”

British Music Embassy 2–6pm • Latitude 30, 512 San Jacinto Blvd. • RSVP required Brit rock, fun vibes, and occasional free drinks make this four-day event one of our favorites each year.

UO Live In Austin 2–7pm • Urban Outfitters, 2420 Guadalupe St. • RSVP requested (usually not enforced) Free all-ages shows. Friday lineup: Our Girl (2pm), Pale Waves (3pm), Palm (4pm), Soccer Mommy (5pm), and Sunflower Bean (6pm)

SXSWaterloo: Day 2 2–6pm • Waterloo Cycles, 2815 Fruth St. • Free; no RSVP needed Not to be confused with the Waterloo Records shows, this North Campus bike shop day party will have free craft beer from Hops & Grain, plus music by The Foreign Resort (2:15pm), Rat Fancy (3:45pm), Dressy Bessy (4:30pm), and The Wedding Present (5:15pm).

4theculture Pop-Up Party 6–10pm • 1408 East 13th St. • RSVP required Free drinks, music, vendors.

The Austin Chronicle Presents: Hair of the 3-Legged Dog: Volume 5 1–5pm • Hotel Vegas, 1500 East 6th St. • RSVP required Bloody Revolution Bloody Marys, free Taco Deli tacos, and music by Yonatan Gat, Blackillac, Drakulas, and The Deer.

Four Daze of Clash 1pm–2am • Hard Luck Lounge, 3526 East 7th St. • RSVP requested Bunch of bands at a very cool deep-eastside dive bar. Also at this event, “two bartenders will go head to head to compete for your favorite specialty drink of the night.”

#sxsw #2018 #free #parties #free drinks #free food #sxdrinks #sxnoms

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elevatephoto · 7 years

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The McNeals | Daniels Park Family Photos

The McNeals have been a part of the Elevate family for over 5 years now. They were living out in California, so sadly, we didn’t get to see them as much as we would like. Much to my joy, they are back in Colorado! They have a lot of changes in their life with moving and adding a fifth member to their family. Meet Maggie! Her big brother and sister just adore her. They are so sweet all together. They would just smile and laugh and wanted to hang out all together.

Lucy, was happy to pose for me and knew exactly how to do it. Rory was excited to tell me all about his trucks and make silly faces. Maggie, well she liked to watch the other two and see what they were doing. We got the biggest smile out of her when her brother and sister came around to hang out with her. We also got some good smiles and snuggles in with the whole family on that rocks at Daniels Park. They were silly and sweet and adventurous. It was such a fun day to spend with a family I love!

–Katie

Three of a kind.

These three have such different personalities.

You can really see the oldest to youngest kids in this family of five family photo.

Lucy was having so much fun exploring the rocks over looking the valley. Her siblings were just as curious but she was the adventurous one.

Family playtime.

Still as in love 5 years after their wedding and 3 kids later.

The McNeals | Daniels Park Family Photos was originally published on Elevate Blog

#Baby girl #castle pines family photos #Castle Rock #Castle Rock Family Photographer #daniels park #Denver Family Photographer #fall #Fall Colors #Fall foliage #family of five #Mountain views #siblings #south denver #toddlers

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cassiejade · 7 years

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Yes, this is my unhaul. For the last few weeks, I’ve been doing a lot of spring cleaning. I’ve donated three big bags of clothes, shoes, purses, and I’ve just been trying to really downsize the amount of clutter that’s going on in my room right now.

But I didn’t think that getting rid of any of my books was going to be happening but over the weekend I found myself thinking about some the books I had and I just wasn’t sure why I was hoarding them. It’s not like I was ever going to reread them and why am I holding onto books that I didn’t even like?

I knew that if I didn’t start gathering these books together now that I was never going to, in fact, I’m already starting to doubt myself over some of the books listed below…

Books that I either did not enjoy and/or I will not read them again.

My Life with the Walter Boys by Ali Novak

Paper Towns by John Green

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E Smith

Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson

The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson

The Beginning of Everything by Robin Schneider

Dreamology by Lucy Keating

The Glass Arrow by Kristen Simmons

The Sin Eaters Daughter By Melinda Salisbury

Doon Destined for Doon By Carey Corp and Lorie Langdon

Seeker by Arwen Elys Dayton

Magonia Maria Dahvana Headly

Juliet By Anne Fortier

Steel by Carrie Vaughn

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Of Poseidon Of Triton by Anna Banks

This next list has some unread books from my TBR that I’ve lost interest in and no longer want to read.

Captive Queen by Alison Weir

The Scarlet Contessa by Jeanne Kalogridis

The Unfaithful Queen by Carolly Erickson

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith

This is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E Smith

Intertwined by Gena Showalter

The Life of Elizabeth 1 by Alison Weir

Snakeroot by Andrea Cremer

Vengeance Born by Kylie Griffin

Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger

The Memoirs of Mary Queen of Scots by Carolly Erickson

The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory

The Iron Trail by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare

Far Far Away by Tom McNeal

The Geography of You and Me by Jennifer E Smith

A Dance of Cloaks A Dance of Blades A Dance of Mirrors by David Dalglish

Changeling Strombringers Fools Gold by Philippa Gregory

Of Neptune by Anna Banks

Code to Zero by Ken Follet

14th Deadly Sin by James Patterson

Cleopatra by Stacey Schiff

Queen of Kings by Maria Dahvana Headly

The Favored Queen by Carolly Erickson

The Tower by Nigel Jones

Rift Rise by Andrea Cremer

I’m sorry if this post was boring since its just a list of books that I’m getting rid of, I’m still trying to get back into blogging and this unhaul happened pretty randomly and I just ran with it. That’s why the photos are so crappy and there’s not a lot to talk about. Not an excuse just an explanation.

I think this is definitely a great start, now all that’s left to decide is where do I want to take these guys?

Should I donate them to the library? Goodwill? Should I sell them at Half Price Books? Also, have you ever done a unhaul? Am I crazy for doing one?

I never thought I would do: Unhaul Yes, this is my unhaul. For the last few weeks, I've been doing a lot of spring cleaning.

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My 2018 Reads

Let me start by saying that I have read almost 100 books this year (some short stories but I like to count those too) I’m going to make a separate list for my top ten but here are the other ones!

4 Stars

Two Dark Reigns by Kendare Blake

This is the third book in the Three Dark Crowns series. It’s a dark tale about three sisters who have to compete against each other for the crown. There are a lot of characters to follow which means they aren’t always that well developed but the story is so so enthralling.

The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas

Loosely based on real events, the novel follows Monica whose older sister was one of five cheerleaders to die under mystery circumstances. Five years after the deaths, Monica discovers something that could help her solve what really happened. This was a gripping read with some great twists

Beneath the Haunting Sea by Joanna Ruth Meyer

This book flew under the radar this year which is a shame because it was a great read. Talia gets banished to a dreary island where she stumbles upon ancient legends that may be more real than she realizes. I will admit, the first third of this book was a little wack. It was like a different book but it got much better once she got to the island.

The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw

A melancholy tale of a trio of ghosts that lure young boys to their deaths each summer. Our main character is a life long resident of the town who is just trying to make it through the summer. I’ll admit, it got a little messy in the end but for a debut novel, I thought it was very engaging.

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

I’m late on this one, I know. Rachel commutes to work everyday. Then one day she sees something she wasn’t supposed too that leads her down a dark spiral to find out what really happened. Definitely a turn pager that has more than one mystery to solve.

The Woman in the Window by AJ Finn

This year’s breakout mystery/suspense novel. Anna is confined to her house, spending her days in a group chat or playing online chest. When a seemingly perfect family moves in across from her, she becomes entangled in a mystery when she sees something she shouldn’t one night. An unreliable narrator will keep you guessing what’s real and what’s not.

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han

If you love the movie, you will love the book. An adorable, sweet read!

3.5 Stars

Scream All Night by Derek Milman

Dario grew up on the set of various B-horror movies. That’s because his family owns the studio that makes them. Dario has tried to distance himself from his family but is forced to return when his brother invites him to a very special event involving their father. Darkly funny and unique, this was a twisted take on a young man coming to terms with his past.

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black

Vampires are on the rise and to accommodate them all, the US government creates quarantined cities known as Coldtowns. Vampires must live in Coldtowns but for humans, it’s optional. But once you are in, it’s nearly impossible to get out. Holly Black creates an imaginative take on vampires. The book starts off a little slow but really picks up when our main character arrives at Coldtown. My only complaint is that this wasn’t a series. There was so much packed into this book that could have easily been expanded upon over the course of a few books.

Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney

Amber is in a coma. She can’t move or remember anything but she’s pretty sure her husband has something to do with her current state. The book alternates between past and present as Amber struggles to remember what happened to her. I found some of the twists convoluted and kooky but they were definitely original. Trigger Warning: there is a very graphic rape scene

3 Stars

Final Girls by Riley Sager

Quincy is one of 3 media named Final Girls; the last ones standing during a horror movie like massacre that killed their friends. Now Quincy is all grown up but still trying to forget what happened the night her friends were murdered when one of the other Final Girls shows up at her doorstep, forcing her to revisit her past.

Girls Made of Snow and Glass by Melissa Bashardoust

A Snow White retelling with a unique twist! Mina, the future queen, has a heart made of glass, crafted by her magician father. Lynet, our Snow White, is the spitting image of her dead mother. Then one day Lynet discovers that the king had hired Mina’s father to craft Lynet out of snow in her mother’s image after she died. Alternating between Mina’s past and Lynet’s present, this is a sweet and simple fairytale retelling!

Hex Hall series by Rachel Hawkins

Sophie is a teenaged witch with wayward powers. She gets sent to Hex Hall, a magical reform school, to learn how to better control her powers. This book was a fun read. I think I would have liked it more if I were still a teenager. The stakes never really seemed all that high but it was fairly entertaining.

Sea Witch by Sarah Henning.

The Little Mermaid from the point of view of the sea witch. Well, sort of. Evie is a witch, best friends with a prince, whose other best friend, Anna drowned when they were children. Now, a girl who bears a striking resemblance to Anna, appears on the beach one day and she is determined to make the prince fall in love with her. Honestly, I was far more interested in Annemette than Evie. I think this would have been a really interesting story from her point of view instead.

To Kill and Kingdom by Alexandra Christo

Another Little Mermaid retelling but this time, the mermaid is a siren whose mission is to steal the prince’s heart. Literally. The first chapter of this book made it seem like this would be much darker than it ended up being. The romance was a little weak but still, this was an interesting take on the tale and an enjoyable read.

The Enchanted Sonata by Heather Dixon Wallwork

A Nutcracker retelling. In this version, Clara is a musician who receives a mysterious nutcracker on Christmas. She ends up whisked away to a magical world where all the children have been turned into toys and it seems that her, and her music, is the only thing that can turn them back. The Nutcracker is very dear to me, so I was overly critical of this book. It didn’t bear too much resemblance to the ballet or original fairy tale and it read more middle grade than YA. Still it was a cute read.

And the Ocean Was Our Sky by Patrick Ness

I absolutely loved A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness so I was excited for this. It was very different than what I was expecting. Simply put, this is Moby Dick told from the perspectives of whales. It was bizarre and I don’t really think I understood it fully but I’ve also never read Moby Dick before. The pictures were beautiful though and it is a very quick read.

Imposters by Scott Westerfeld

A new series that takes place in the Uglies universe. Frey and Rafi are twins but people only know Rafi. Frey has been raised to fight and be Rafi’s body double. I really enjoyed this book because of it’s connection to Uglies. Had I not read Uglies as a teen, I’m not sure this book would have held up on its own.

Lucy in the Sky

From the same author that did Go Ask Alice, this book is presented as a diary of a young girl that spirals out of control due to drug use. Objectively, this book isn't that great. The writing is poor, the story is unrealistic and it almost seems to glorify drugs rather than turn you off to them. BUT, it's enticing just like the other books in this series. It pulls you in and you want to keep reading. I read it in one sitting.

From Twinkle, with Love by Sandhya Menon

Twinkle is an aspiring film director. With the help of a geeky classmate, Twinkle embarks on making her first film for a local film festival. Along the way, Twinkle learns about friendship, family and love. A delightful fluffy read for fans of romantic comedies.

What Should be Wild by Julia Fine

This is a hard book to describe. Our main character is a girl who has been kept hidden from society due to a rare gift (or curse perhaps). Anything she touches dies, and anything that’s already dead comes back to life due to her touch as well. The story was bizarre and not entirely satisfying but it certainly was intriguing. I think it boils down to a matter of taste and I’m sure others could find much more merit in it than I did!

Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch

After the death of her mother, Lina is spending the summer in Italy with a father she never knew. While there, she is given her mother’s old journal which sends her down a journey to her mother’s past. With her mother’s guidance Lina discovers the magic that Italy has to offer. A cute and heartfelt read with some classic teen romance.

Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson

Mila’s best friend is dead and she wants to know who is responsible. So why not ask her? With an old grimoire, Mila finds a sleep to bring her best friend back and accidentally brings back two other murdered girls as well. With the spell’s limited time Mila and her undead girl gang try to solve the mysterious behind their deaths. Quirky, fun but also enthralling, this is a very original book.

Spellbook of the Lost and Found by Moira Fowley-Doyle

Best friends Olive and Rose begin to lose things. First it’s only small things but soon bigger things are going lost. Everything changes for the two when they meet 3 strangers in the woods and a mysterious spell book. At times, this was a very confusing read. I’m still not sure I fully understood it but the story was engaging and fairy tale like. A lovely read.

Far Far Away by Tom McNeal

A modern fairy tale like read. What starts off as a whimsical turns drastically dark as the story progresses. Our main character, Jeremy is somewhat of an outcast but attracts the attention of an outgoing and outspoken local girl. The most interesting aspect of this book is that Jeremy is able to speak to ghosts and the ghost of Jacob Grimm (who wrote all those fairy tales) has been his friend for years. Entirely random but a fantastic addition.

The Darkest Corners by Kara Thomas

Another YA thriller from Thomas. This was her first novel and I think it shows. It’s weaker than the other books she has written but still good. However, the last 3rd felt like a completely different book which was a bit jarring. If you like murder mystery/unsolved crimes, you’ll like this but definitely check out her other books too!

How to Hang a Witch by Adriana Mather

Our main character is a descendant of Cotton Mather, the man who sentenced women to their deaths during the Salem Witch Trails. Samantha moves to Salem with her stepmother and finds that she is not welcomed by her fellow classmates, descendants of the witches. And it turns out there might actually be some magic in Salem after all. This was silly fun. I was expecting something more like Chilling Adventures of Sabrina but that’s not the tone of this book at all. The love triangle was a little annoying and there was a reveal that was bizarre but overall it was an entertaining book.

Renegades by Marissa Meyer

I absolutely loved the Cinder series and Heartless but I wasn’t feeling this one so much. There’s nothing really wrong with it, the characters are well developed and the writing is good, however I just couldn’t gather any enthusiasm for it. I will say that the writing was rather slow and I felt that the book could have been a lot shorter than it was but if you like superheroes and villains, you should like this.

2.5 Stars

Ever by Gail Carson Levine

This is a retelling of the Biblical tale about Jephthah but had more of a Greek mythology feel with a cast of many gods and goddesses. It was a weird mixture of mythology and focused on a very weak romance. I think this book was aimed more for middle grade and might be more enjoyable for them.

Midnight Sun by Trish Cook

Yes, I read the novelization of the Bella Thorne movie that came out earlier this year. Yes, it was poorly written, the plot was laughable, and the romance cheesy. But, it was a quick read that kept my interest.

2 Stars

My Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand, Jodi Meadows and Brodi Ashman

I received this in my owlcrate and I’m still wondering why. The book is a retelling of Jane Eyre combined with ghostbusters because in this version, Jane can talk to ghosts. There’s also a secret ghost hunting society that wants recruit her but she’d rather be a nanny for Mr. Rochester. I really didn’t like this. The attempt at humor throughout was almost painful, the characters were dumb and I don’t understand why this book exists in the first place. I think it would have been better if it was just about Victorian era ghost hunters and not incorporate Jane Eyre in any way. This is part of a series in which the authors rewrite (very quirkily!) famous stories starring a character named Jane. From the reviews I read, their first book, My Lady Jane, was much better but I don’t even want to attempt to read it after this one.

September Girls by Bennett Madison

This is one of those books that I kept reading because of how bad it was. Sam is spending the summer in a small beach town that is overfilled with The Girls. That’s what Sam calls them because they are all blonde and beautiful. Turns out they are some sort of mermaid? It’s never really explained and they are all cursed and need to have sex with a virgin man in order to be free. Enter our sexist virgin, Sam. The women are written terribly, referred to as sluts and shanks and their asses and breasts are always mentioned. I have no idea how this book got published. But damn, was it fun to laugh at. Number of breast/chest/boob mentions: 27

Poetry (Both 5 Stars)

The Princess Saves Herself in This One by Amanda Lovelace

This book felt very personal to me (like I was reading the author’s inner thoughts) and I couldn’t always relate to some of the poems. I felt that the sequel dealt more with women’s issues on a whole and has something all women could relate too. Her poems are breathtaking though and so powerful.

The Witch Doesn’t Burn in This One by Amanda Lovelace

I picked this up out of curiosity and ended up reading it in one sitting. It is absolutely stunning. I think every woman should read this. Hell, I think every man should read this too. I can’t wait for the third one!

Short stories

The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic by Leigh Bardugo (5 Stars)

Holy smokes, this was breathtaking! A collection of six short stories based on fairy tales/mythology. The stories are so utterly original though. Clever, satisfying with feminist themes. This is a must read for fairy tale lovers!

Amazon’s Dark Corners Collection by Various Authors

I happened to see this advertised on Goodreads and got it for free on Amazon Kindle Cloud Reader. This collection is 7 short stories of the horror variety. It’s hard to rate these since they are all written by different authors. I didn’t find any of these stories all that scary though. More so just sad. Interesting, but not all that gripping. My favorite stories were Miao Dao by Joyce Carol Oates and Sleep Tight Motel by Lisa Unger but I wouldn’t really recommend the others. Trigger Warning: The Remedy deals with depression and suicide and has a rather offensive/problematic ending.

Snow, Glass, Apples by Neil Gaiman (4 Stars)

This is a very dark retelling of Snow White from the queen’s point of view. Snow White is not the darling princess she is often portrayed as. This short story is very adult but not overly graphic. You can read it for free at the link I provided.

Matchless by Gregory Maguire (3 Stars)

A quick reimagining of The Little Match Girl. The main character isn’t the match girl but a young boy whose life intertwines with the match girl’s. This short story didn’t add anything new to the story since it’s focuses on an original character. The match girl is just briefly there. My feelings for this were mutual.

Re-reads

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares (5/4 Stars)

One of my favorite summer rereads!

Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot (5 stars)

Just as delightful and funny as the first time I read the series as a young teen

Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen (5 Stars

I’ve gotten into the habit of rereading this book every summer. It’s a book that can be read in one sitting and is so heartfelt.

Just Listen by Sarah Dessen (5 Stars)

This is my all time favorite Sarah Dessen novel. I highly recommend all of her novels.

The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black (4 Stars)

This takes place in the same world as the Cruel Prince. Some of the characters even appear in the latter novel. This is a standalone that reads like a modern fairy tale.

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