31 Haloween Movies

Now that it's my favorite month of the year, I have compiled a list of some of my favorite Halloween movies to get all of you in the mood.  31 flicks, one for everyday of the month!  No, I don't mean those horrible campy horror/sci-fi movies that Elvira is so well known for, and I also don't mean slashers that are going to make you puke.  I'm talking about movies you can actually sit through with your friends and family. 

1st on the list the official Elvira Mistress of the Dark Movie of course! 

2. Elvira's Haunted Hills

3. Practical Magic

4. Batman Returns

5. Sleepy Hollow

6. Underworld

7. Nightmare Before Christmas

8. The Craft

9. Dracula

10. Hocus Pocus

11. Beetlejuice

12. Clue

13. Sweeney Todd

14. Night Watch and Day Watch - Russian
15. Gremlins
16. Addams Family
17. Fido
18. Hellboy
19. Dracula - Dead and Loving It
20. Blade
21. Death Becomes Her
22. Rocky Horror Picture Show
23. Poltergeist
24. Interview with a Vampire
25. Ghostbusters
26. Edward Scissor Hands
27. Young Frankenstein
28. Alien
29. Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit
30. Pan's Labyrinth
31. Troll 2 - Now let me be honest with you, this is one of the worst movies ever made.  I mean EVER.  As the Queen of Camp, I had to include at least one on my list.

Restaurants

Hello darlings it's me once again, bringing you some of my favorite things around Austin.  Austin is famous for food and I have decided to compile a list of try to bring you the breast ... I mean best Austin has to offer.  It's just too hard to pick out a few restaurants to highlight, so I have decided to keep a running list of some of my favorite restaurants in the city.  Listed on the right side of the page you can find my recommendations. Enjoy!

Austin City Limits Music Festival

Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World and this is one of the largest music festivals of the year with roughly 70,000 people attending annually.  Of course in addition to the 130 acts, there are tons of events going on, loads of food to taste, art exhibitions, and some of the best people watching you have ever seen.  Basically it's 3 days of sweaty, groovy fun!

People are always bending over backwards (or forwards in my case) to get tickets and every year they sell out fast!  Even if you miss the sale period for tickets, don't feel left out 'cause there are lots of other events going on too.  

For information, check out their website  http://www.aclfestival.com/ 

or on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/aclfestival

The Bats of South Congress Bridge

Austin is home to the largest urban colony in North America and there are an estimated 1,500,000 bats!  Each night, these little suckers eat 10,000 to 30,000 lb of insects and all the residents of Austin are thankful for it.  That means fewer bugs buzzing around and getting caught in my hair!  July to September is normally the best times of the year to view the bats feeding because the babies are able to fly out on their own and normally the weather permits viewing.     

 

http://www.videocityguide.com/austin/listings/congress-bridge-bats

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Viewers line up along the bridge, on the river banks and even kayak under the bridge nightly.  If you are under the bridge though watch out for bat bombs!  I know what you're probably thinking.  "Doesn't it smell bad?"  Luckily, it doesn't because the bridge is over water and all the guano just floats down toward Houston.

Whole Foods

Austinites seem to be obsessed with all-natural organic everything and who can blame them?  Just the thought of putting anything fake or artificial into my body makes me sick!  Well, I have to admit I can think of one obvious exception to the rule. 

FAKE AND ARTIFICIAL?

You’re probably wondering “Why is she recommending a grocery store, when there’s so much more to do in Austin?”  The downtown Whole Foods location is the flagship for the entire country, and just like me, it truly is a sight to behold.  The staff is friendly, the store is beautiful and the products are top notch.  One of my favorite parts is the buffet and food stands.  Grab yourself a container and pick out your favorites to either take home or you can enjoy them in the dining areas.  This flagship store offers cooking classes and even catering!   And never you worry your pretty little head about chemicals and artificial products, everything is all natural and many of the products come from the surrounding area.

http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/lamar/

City Wide Garage Sale

One man’s trash is another man’s…well trash I guess.  For all of you who love to go garage sale hunting, you are in luck.  Every month, the convention center is filled with rows upon rows of stalls showcasing and hocking their goodies.  NOT THOSE KINDS OF GOODIES, get your mind out of the gutter.  Anyway, this is a great alternative to driving around Austin and standing in the heat picking through your neighbors’ old possessions.  You never know what you might find along the way. 

http://www.cwgs.com/index.html

AFMA

Austin Fitness Martial Arts

You know I have to admit, looking as great as I do really comes with a lot of baggage.  It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to maintain my pristine image, not to mention men are always falling over themselves to get their hands on me.  I guess it just goes with the territory of being a fabulous celebrity movie hostess.  What can I say?  Well let me tell you, Austin Fitness Martial Arts is a great place to get in shape or stay fit.  Not to mention learn how to kick some ass!  You never know when some vampire or deranged psychopath is going to get a little too fresh and you are going to need to set him straight.  They offer tons of classes so you should be able to find something that works for you.

http://www.austinfitnessmartialarts.com/