As promised, the Trash Film Orgy was a trashy good time. The Crest Theater was full Saturday of costumed fans of “The Howling” and “From Dusk Til Dawn.” Before the double feature began, visitors occupied the lobby for ghoulish activities such as make-your-own-monster and monster a go go. The stage in front of the movie screen was set as living room for a special performance of “Little Dead Riding Hood,” the murderous adventure of a young girl trying to find happiness in the adult film industry while she delivers tequila and hot dogs to her dying grandmother. “We are presenting a musical on stage which we have no business doing,” said the evening's hidden host. The crowd cracked jokes

In a flurry of face paint, furry costumes and fixies, around 50 people raced through downtown Davis on bikes Saturday afternoon, a mad dash to the Death Star — a.k.a. the Social Sciences Building at UC Davis — to find a map that would lead them through the rest of the ride: the Day of the Dead-ly Davis Derby. The Halloween ride was the fifth installment of the Davis Deadly Derby, a DIY bike race that changes form with each occurrence. Usually it involves a scavenger hunt, once it involved music performances at each checkpoint, and always it ends in celebration and beer. The makeshift race was organized by members of the Davis Bike Collective, with donations benefitting their new location

Photos of the dog fashion show by Eric Whalen Photos of Midtown Trick or Treat by Suzanne Hurt  Photos of Halloween night by Tina Armour

The California Office of Traffic Safety [OTS] releases a yearly ranking of 13 cities of similar size (population over 250,000) for collisions by daily vehicle miles traveled and average population. The 13 cities are Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Long Beach, Fresno, Oakland, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Bakersfield, Riverside and Stockton. The numbers for 2008 are not yet available, but for 2007, Sacramento ranked No. 1 in many categories. For collisions with alcohol involved, Sacramento ranked first with 478 victims killed and injured. For collisions where the driver had been drinking (HBD) both under age 21 and ages 21 to 34, Sacramento came in first with a combi

The irony of Flavor Flav hosting a Halloween party is that people actually dress in his everyday outfit for a celebration of this most dark of holidays. The Public Enemy hype man and unlikely reality TV phenomenon arrived at the red carpet for the One Scary Nite Halloween party at the California Auto Museum with business partner Deon Taylor and retired Kings star Bobby Jackson. The trio hammed it up for the row of photographers, Flav flashing his gilded grill and trademark clock necklace while costumed party-goers yelled “Yeah boy!” as they filed into the horror-themed interior of the museum. "I loved to go trick-or-treating when I was younger, but now I have kids so I take them," Jackso

Why worry about Halloween plans when you can just read The Sacramento Press' guide to Halloween events? Remember these Halloween safety tips, click each title for more information and enjoy: Boo at the Zoo Who: 10 and under, parents. What: Trick-or-treating, magic shows, kid's haunted house, crafts, food, spooky train, creepy carousel. $9 general admission, $5 zoo members, free for children 2 and under. When: Oct. 30 and 31, 4:30 - 8 p.m. Where: Sacramento Zoo, 3930 West Land Park Drive. Pink Toupee Collective Halloween Eve Festival of Music and Merriment Who: All ages. What: Concert featuring Draw Pinky, Hell Toupee, Kelp, Marty Cohen and The Sidekicks. When: Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. doors,

The Neighborhood Services Department invites you and your children to join us this Friday from 10am to 3pm for a fun and safe Halloween trick or treat celebration at New City Hall (915 I Street). Ghosts, goblins, and characters of Halloween will roam the passages of City Hall giving away sweets and treats. We look forward to seeing you.

The tales told during the Old City Cemetery's annual Lantern Tours sound like they were pulled from today's headlines: dead prostitutes, drunks, suicides, gunfights, couples killed for their money, an estranged husband ordering a contract hit on his wife. Many folks murdered because of greed, love, and jealousy. This past Friday and Saturday nights, costumed volunteers dressed authenticly as they told the tales of the cemetery's notable residents who roamed our area over one hundred years ago. Their ghosts roamed among us as we headed deep into the cemetery under the moonlight.                               Reserve your tickets now for 2

Saturday, Oct. 24 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Boy Scouts of America will hold the California Capitol March to help celebrate 100 years of scouting. The walk will begin at the west steps of the Capitol and end at Raley Field, where there will be midway games, a BMX and skateboard show, pinewood derby races and other entertainment. The event costs $20. About 10,000 people are expected. Sunday, Oct. 25 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. UC Davis Children's Hospital will be holding a free Halloween-themed Capitol Family Fun Day on the west steps of the Capitol. Preschool through preteen children are encouraged to wear costumes while learning about health, fitness and safety. Free pumpkins and pumpkin carving kits will

Autumn Sky's "Creature Feature" The only Halloween theme to land on a day sure not to interfere with your elaborate Trick-Or-Treats festivities falls on Friday, October the 30th. Join one of Sacramento's top chaunteuses, Autumn Sky, for a night of ghoulish tricks, treats, and musical fun at Luna's Cafe on O and 16th at 8:00pm. Cover at the door is only $6, and it's an all ages event sure to entertain with special guests Adrian Bourgeois, Carly Duhain, and Jared Emme. See you there (muahaha.) Costumes are highly encouraged, as all the talent will be in full Halloween-themed attire!   AUTUMN SKY'S "CREATURE FEATURE" 8:00pm on October 30th. $6, all ages, located at Luna's Cafe and Juice

The second day of Witchapalooza brought rows of vendors to a small covered section of Cal Expo on Sunday. With Halloween quickly approaching and fall already in full swing, most of the booths focused on costumes and items for the spooky event. It seemed that each vendor was dressed for the occasion, whether as a wizard, witch or other horrorific character. Local all-girl pop rock act Adhara opened the festivities, playing covers and original songs. High schoolers and other fans swayed to the squeaky-clean sound and soulful inflections of lead singer Athena Marie. Danceable and melodic, the band’s tunes began the day on a bright note, in contrast to more edgy tone of the main area. A run

Old Sacramento in the fall would be a little more lifeless without its scarecrows. Every year for at least a decade, the scarecrows have turned up on balconies, wooden sidewalks and a spooky-looking park to enchant visitors. But the scarecrows fell apart as they grew older. Business owners have become reluctant to adopt them for storefronts in recent years. So six Sacramento artists -- most who live in the grid -- were recruited to breathe new life (death?) into more than two dozen scarecrows in time for Halloween. Melissa Martinez, the Old Sacramento Business Association's new leader, is playing up Halloween in the business district this year to draw more visitors and shoppers. "This

It's halloween. And this new storyline is about news taking place 6 blocks from my house. And about 6 blocks from my house is something rather pertinent on this particular holiday. A stroll through Evangiline's in Old Sacramento today leaves no doubt that the holiday is as popular as ever and in full swing. But there's the commercial Halloween that most of us have come to view as the holiday and then there are those that look beyond the candy and the costumes for something more sinister. And while personally I am not a fan of the occult, strolling passed the house at 22nd and H Street, might give anyone a chill. In the middle of the day, at dusk or the middle of the night, the house dem

Ghosthunters Get Busy During Halloween By Paul Dale Roberts, HPI General Manager/Ghost Hunter/Ghostwriter It’s getting close to Halloween. People want to get scared. The date is October 21, 2008, Tuesday. The Stockton Record wants me to do an initial investigation at a legendary haunted home in Stockton. The home is located at N. Pershing Street. Waiting for me in this home are the lovely Christine Taylor, her brother and videographer. The owner Rick Freeman, his enchanting daughter Bobbie Lawson and her grandmother are also waiting. The owner gives me a briefing about this home that reminds me of a cross between a countryside cottage and a European castle. Legend has it, that it was bui