By Amy Kuhre, SFR Intern
Although the thought of squeezing into some long-forgotten unitard from Halloweens past seems thrilling purely for the sake of nostalgia, Santa Fe is offering so many freakish events on October 31 that we might as well be adults and barhop instead of pander for diabetes on strangers' doorsteps. Tons of live music, costume contests galore and plenty of libations promise to make this a Halloween you'll struggle to remember. And if you crave something different for All Saints Day, Santa Fe is offering up art receptions with ghoulish undertones and chamber music to boot.
Let the festivities begin!
SFR's Halloween Party7 pm
$1
Milagro 139
139 W. San Francisco St.
995-0139
What would Halloween be without SFR and its awesome party? It would be LAME is what it would be. Our party's only $1, and proceeds benefit the Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families, so you can't really go wrong. For that measley buck, you get all the dancing you can stand with DJ Feathericci, a costume contest judged by the celebrities of the SFR editorial staff, and much more. Just so you can plan ahead, categories for the costume contest are scariest, sexiest, most original, wild card, and—the most important one of all—BEST MICHAEL JACKSON. Our copyeditor Rani will be dressed as MJ, and she makes a really good black man, so get ready for a run for your money.
Below the jump, get a load of the rest of the awesome events that will be happening this All Hallows' Eve.
6:30-10:30 pm
Friday, Oct. 31
$5
Moving People Dance Studio
1583 Pacheco St.
438-9180
holds a devilishly exciting fundraiser with games, contests and food! Money raised from the event will benefit the organization for continuing proDance the night away for a great cause!
La Cienega Valley Association First Annual Fall Festival
9am-4pm
Saturday, Oct. 31
Free
Santa Fe Downs
27475 Frontage Road
424-2235
La Cienega Valley Association celebrates its first annual
. This is an all day event and a perfect primer for the kiddies before tricks and treats. Games and prizes, musical entertainment and tons of activities including, pumpkin carving and a costume parade sets the mood for a Happy Halloween.
The Music and Art of Sean Healen
5-7pm
Saturday, Oct. 31
Free
Ima Glass Studio
926 Baca Street
466-2711
If you are familiar with the music of
then prepare for a special treat as he unveils some of his paintings, in a Halloween themed reception at Ima Glass Studio. And be sure to stick around when Sean takes the stage for a special concert.
Scarygroup exhibition
5-7 pm
Saturday, Oct. 31
Free
Jennie Cooley Gallery
826 Canyon Road
490-1155
The art of weird is underway at the Jennie Cooley Gallery with a group show titled "Scary."
5-8:30 pm
Saturday, Oct. 31
Free
Embudo Station
1101 Dr., Hwy. 68
852-4707
is celebrating Halloween with a costume contest and a play list of creepy classics.
Canticum Novum7 pm
Saturday, Oct. 31
$20-$35
St. Francis Auditorium
107 W. Palace Ave.
476-5072
, a chamber orchestra and choir presents a unique musical experience this Halloween. The orchestra and choir performs some of god's favorite classics on a night he's usually forgotten.
7:30-11:30
Saturday, Oct. 31
$10
The Mine Shaft Tavern
2846 Hwy. 14
473-0743
Madrid's got one rockin' party planned with a costume contest, music from DJ Miss Morning Star and prizes for the best get-ups. What better place to spend Halloween than a virtual ghost town?
Man Hurls Hedgehog
Venus Bogardus
Babelshack
8 pm-midnight
Saturday, Oct. 31
Free
Aztec Cafe
317 Aztec St.
820-0025
Aztec Cafe brings you a super spooky event with a night of awesome local music! Man Hurls Hedgehog, Venus Bogardus and Babelshack want to spend Halloween with you!
8pm-1am
Saturday, Oct. 31
$25-$40
Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino
20 Buffalo Thunder Trail
455-5555
Leave it to
to host the most extravagant Halloween Party of the evening. They're not just having a costume party. They're going all out with a "Masquerade Ball." Tickets are limited but the festivities are promising. Cash prizes for best costume and live entertainment from DJ King George and Moving Dance People. It'll be electric!
Camel Rock Casino's 7th Annual Halloween Blowout
8pm-Midnight
Saturday, Oct. 31
Free
Camel Rock Casino
17486 Hwy. 84/285
984-8414
hosts a shid-dig full of costumes, prizes, and a guest appearance from
The Munsters
, Butch Patrick. So dress up to get down!
8 pm
Saturday, Oct. 31
$8
Santa Fe Brewing Company
35 Fire Place
424-3333
It's a night of world music at the
. with
featuring Elephant Revival. A perfect way to spend the scariest night of the year if clubs and candy aren't your thing.
Halloween Double Team
9 pm
Saturday, Oct. 31
$5-$14
Corazon
401 S. Guadalupe
983-4559
The Cowgirl
319 S. Guadalupe St.
983-4559
and
are tag-teaming it this Halloween so get ready for a swarm of infectious entertainment from the likes of Xoe Fitzgerald, These United States, DJ Stephens and many more. Plus Corazon is hosting its own verison of a "kostume kontest" so be sure to make the rounds for this party.
Santa Fe Reporter