Sep 08 2008
Short North launching Halloween Masquerade Party… on High Street
Now that Art al Fresco has made a successful debut, the Short North is turning its focus to the next big thing… HighBall Halloween: A Masquerade Party on High Street. On Wednesday, Sept. 10 we’ll unveil the full details during the event launch at Skully’s Music Diner, but right now the development committee is debating some of the key aspects. Charly Bauer (Jeni’s Ice Creams) wants to see “fabulous” costumes at every turn and an outrageous diva-emcee like Nina West. Dawn Friedman agrees that the “wow factor” should be off the chart if it’s going to be worthy of Short North status, but thinks there has to be a twist to the event. Ryan Morgan thinks inviting Columbus’ couture fashion designers to create original costumes for a Project Runway-style fashion showdown would get juices flowing. Walker Evans wants to see high-profile prizes for the best, most creative, and most outrageous costumes. The next meeting, tomorrow afternoon, will iron out the details.
There are also many logistics questions to answer by Wednesday. What part of High Street will we close for the masquerade? Should we have bands or DJs? Dancing or parades? Beer or wine!? Who gets to be the Joker!?
More to come…
September 8th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Bands *and* DJs. Cool DJs. Not the kind that play Kool & the Gang and other ice breakers. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Also, lots of prizes. And maybe “judges” walking up to people who might not win a big prize and randomly handing out little prizes just because. Like, “just because you look really (emotionally) uncomfortable with your costume,” or something like that.
September 10th, 2008 at 8:35 am
So, is this event kid-free or kid-friendly?
September 12th, 2008 at 11:50 am
The event isn’t geared for kids, but you’re welcome to bring them! I suppose it depends on your on comfort level. I promise there will be plenty of risque costumes and a certain amount of cross-dressing. but I’m bringing my 1 year old for an hour in the early part of the event!
September 18th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
I couldn’t have been more excited when I heard about this event. I am
always the one to go a little overboard with my costume, but I will feel
right at home here! Great job, Short North Business Association!
September 25th, 2008 at 8:23 am
the website is live
highballhalloween.com