As we get closer to the 20th Anniversary of SpookyInc.com (aka GothicChicago.com), we are sharing memories and photos highlighting the last 20 years. Celebrate with us by posting yours with #SPOOKYINC
Beautiful weather, wonderful venue and captivating music from the band Dead Can Dance. And so many friends were there, too – how can it not be something to remember 🙂 Visit deadcandance.com) If they tour near you, go! Do not miss a show!
As we get closer to the 20th Anniversary of SpookyInc.com (aka GothicChicago.com), we are sharing memories and photos highlighting the last 20 years. Celebrate with us by posting yours with #SPOOKYINC
We are HUGE Elvira fans! Make no mistake – and when we heard she was coming to town to show off her latest and greatest movie – Elvira’s Haunted Hills – we just had to be there 🙂 Glamorous, witty and so talented – Elvira is timeless! And now she has a new (2016) coffin-table book celebrating 35 years of a cultural icon – you HAVE to check it out!
As we get closer to the 20th Anniversary of SpookyInc.com (aka GothicChicago.com), we are sharing memories and photos highlighting the last 20 years. Celebrate with us by posting yours with #SPOOKYINC20
September 16 – October 23
by Robert Askins
directed by Gary Griffin
The God-fearing children of Cypress, Texas spend their after-school hours practicing Christian Puppet Ministry at the local church. When one devout young boy discovers that his hand puppet has a life of its own, all hell breaks loose. Literally. In this sidesplitting and lightning-paced comedy, a satanic sock puppet named Tyrone shows the children, minister, and school bully who’s really in charge. Declared “flat-out hilarious” by The New York Times and described as “Sesame Street meets The Exorcist” by The New Yorker; Hand to God by Robert Askins and directed by Gary Griffin (Never the Sinner, Appropriate) makes its Chicago premiere after thrilling audiences on Broadway last season.
Blood Sky is the story of Konomi Ketsueki, a Japanese vampire living in the very near future who struggles to survive in a world following a global war where nuclear weapons were used. Human prey has become scarce across the planet, except in parts of the United States. As vampires from around the globe emigrate to America, they are forced to hunt and kill each other as they compete for the dwindling supply of human blood. With her fangs, Konomi will sustain herself by feeding on the lives of mortals, but armed with her katana and brass-knuckled-stake she will kill the immortals she encounters who are not part of her bloodline.
Robert trying something new with this story. He is going to release it online, chapter by chapter, as he writes it. He’s hoping some of you will be interested in reading it and watching his creative process as the story builds. He has created a Patreon account in the hopes of gaining sponsors for the writing and publication of this story. If you would be interested in supporting Blood Sky, please visit his Patreon page to see more about it and the rewards offered to supporters.
Since 1998, Rose Mortem has created fantastical handmade clothing for the “dark romantic” – inspired by unique and enchanting music, stories and art. The Rose Mortem line of dresses, gowns, skirts, veils, gloves, tops and coats has been designed to provide you with the satisfaction of “wearing the inside on the out” – of living your own fairy tale. Whether it is a gothic wedding dress in black or a fairy tale top in dripping ruffled lace, every item is hand-crafted to your measurements and specifications to create a wearable work of art, just for you. Visit with our 240,000+ fans on Facebook or view our 100% positive feedback with over 200 reviews on Etsy to see why my clients love the uniquely beautiful magic that comes with owning an original Rose Mortem design.
James “Midge” Ure, OBE (born 10 October 1953) is a Scottish singer, musician, songwriter and producer. His stage name, Midge, is a phonetic reversal of Jim, the diminutive form of his given name.
Ure enjoyed particular success in the 1970s and 1980s in bands including Slik, Thin Lizzy, Rich Kids and Visage, and most notably as frontman of Ultravox. In 1984 Ure co-wrote and produced the charity single “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”, which has sold 3.7 million copies in the UK. The song is the second highest selling single in UK chart history. Ure co-organised Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8 with Bob Geldof. Ure acts as trustee for the charity, and serves as ambassador for Save the Children.
In 1985 Ure’s solo debut album The Gift, which reached number two in the UK Albums Chart, included the UK number one single “If I Was”. Ure has had four other UK top-30 solo hit singles: “No Regrets”, “That Certain Smile”, “Call of the Wild” and “Cold, Cold Heart”.
Scary Lady Sarah passionately enjoys & promotes good, new, dark alternative music. She DJs, book bands & produces club events & has been doing so for nearly 30 years. She absolutely loves what she does and treats her occupation like the great fortune that it is. She loves new music and endeavours to play as much of it as she can, all the while keeping in mind and paying respect to the song requests of her events’ patrons.
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