Countdown to Blackout: Anxiety & A Gag Order

 This weekend I will visit Blackout Haunted House for the 4th time. I can't reveal anything about the event. There are strict instructions to remain silent. All I can say is that I feel really nervous. The anxiety is overwhelming and fear creeps through me. I am not someone who is easily scared, but there's no knowing what will happen after the lights go out . . .

Walk-through the first three haunts with me below. It may be a long time before I can share what I am about to experience this weekend. Let's hope I survive . . . 

• Blackout Haunted House - October 2010
• Blackout Haunted House - Spring 2011
• Blackout Haunted House - October 2011

Blackout Haunted House
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GIVEAWAY: Edgar Allan Poe Plate from More Than Porcelain

    

More Than Porcelain creates unique tableware by upcycling fabulous vintage finds. We're thrilled that they will be awarding an Edgar Allan Poe Plate to one very lucky reader of The Raven & Black Cat.

The winner will receive a gorgeous Edgar Allan Poe Plate from More Than Porcelain.

The deadline to enter is 12:00 AM on May 31, 2012.

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More Than Porcelain is located in Athens, Greece. Each upcycled vintage piece is made using an orginal iron decal. After the decal is applied the piee is refired in a professional ceramic kiln. Visit the More Than Porcelain Etsy Shop to see their entire collection. Below are some of our favorites! We love the Edgar Allan Poe Teacup and Alice in Wonderland Teacup. 

 

My Blackout Off-Season Event Ticket Is Purchased.

 Last night I bought my ticket for the Blackout Haunted House invite-only off-season event. It almost doesn't seem real after all the drama and months of waiting that were involved last year, but I am both excited and mildly terrified. 

 If you didn't receive an email this time around don't despair! A second weekend of madness is scheduled for the first weekend in June.

Below is an excerpt from the ticketing email:

"Your place has been reserved. Although more regular off-season events will begin to take place starting the first weekend of June, this is the only time this year that we will be offering this specific event.  We suppose you should consider yourselves lucky, but who are we to force anything on you."

Oh, Blackout Haunted House....I'll be in your embrace once more in just 8 short days. <3

The Raven & Black Cat Walk-Through of Last Year's Off-Season Event

from Blackout Haunted House (formerly NYC Halloween Haunted House.)

Ensure the Safety of 'Manhattan's Most Haunted House!"

The Merchant's House Museum ('Manhattan's most haunted house,' according to the New York Times) needs our help! 

 Please sign the petition and spread the word! 

 

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• Merchant's House Candlelight Ghost Tour Review
• More Information About Developer's Plans

The Dark Art of Laurie Lipton

Today we are swooning over the gorgeous work of artist Laurie Lipton. Her charcoal and pencil drawings are both elegant and chilling. We love anything dark, creepy, and Victorian, but Laurie Lipton conjures up truly exquisite macabre imagery. Some of her work is currently being displayed at the Ace Gallery in Los Angeles, CA. A solo show is scheduled for the end of June.  

 Visit Laurie Lipton's Official Website to see all of her to die for artwork.

'Haunted Doll's House' by Laurie Lipton 'Sisters' by Laurie Lipton