Being co-owner of the Surly Girl Saloon along with fellow Surly Girls, Liz Lessner and Marcy Mays, Carmen Owens (she’s on the far right there, sneering behind a skull) knows it takes teamwork to make great things happen. That’s why she’s co-chairing the HighBall with an emphasis on the all-important food and drink aspect. That makes sense, too, since Surly Girl Saloon is known for their fantastic comfort food with a twist (and their Western-style but more decor).

What’s your favorite kind of Halloween candy?

Anything involving chocolate

Least favorite Halloween candy?

Anything that tastes like anise

What was your best ever Halloween costume?

Medusa, but this year’s is going to be pretty darn good

Which celebrity costume do you hope you DON’T see this year?

Palin…..ugh.

What part of the HighBall are you most excited about and why?

Seeing how everything comes together in our first year

If you have a pet, do you dress it up for Halloween?

No, but my one-eyed cat already looks like a pirate and my fattest cat looks like an ottoman