(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
Loading ...CowTV is pleased to bring you highlights from the 2nd Annual 2009 HighBall Halloween - Costume Contest. Touted this year as, “a cross between Carnivale and Mardi Gras with a pinch of Halloween and a healthy splash of the Short North’s artistic spirit.” – the event was certainly all that and more! The crowd was HUGE – it was estimated to be somewhere between 15 and 20K (that thousands Dorothy…) Costumes of all shapes, sizes and colors displayed the unique and creative variety that you can only seem to find at a Short North event. When we arrived, it was clear “the spot” to be was right along the stage area. Located mid-distance on a closed-off High Street – between 3rd Ave. and 5th Ave. – the massive stage provided the focal point of activity. When DJ Moxy started spinning, the crowd got moving – then, Host Nina West took to the stage – a commanding presence alone! Not long after greeting a few familiar faces in the crowd, zombies started slowly creeping up onto the stage – you know, because zombies are good at creeping….then….the sounds of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” erupted over the huge speaker system. What happened next had the whole crowd’s attention captured – held captive – a synchronized dance routine involving Nina West and a troupe of zombies moved and grooved to “Thriller”. The moment the music stopped, the massive crowd of thousands expressed their approval with thunderous cheers and applause. What a way to start a mere costume contest – wow!
Congrats to John Angelo, head of the Short North Business Association, the group responsible for the event and the many, many others who came out in costume and helped pull off yet another PHANTASMAGORIC HALLOWEEN EVENT! Can’t wait to see what happens next year!
Enjoy the footage…it’s a quick ride, but all the costume contest participants are there, so site back and enjoy….leave a comment and tell everyone your favorite part of the evening or who you thought had the BEST COSTUME!
Oh yeah….one last thing….CowTV has signed “Alien Pimp” to an exclusive contract for starring in a new show – as always – stay tuned!
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November 3rd, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Update from the SNBA Director – John Angelo:
“Hi Fellas -
I’m looking forward to seeing the footage. I hope you had fun recording.
I’m going to forward a separate email that has many of the costume winner answers you’re looking for.
Special judges included:
Althea Harper – Fashion Designer, Project Runway Season 6 (currently in the final five)
Margie Voelker Ferrier – Senior Fashion Design Professor University of Cincinnati
Erin Corrigan – Artistic Director, pagetech, limited
Wendy Goldstein – Owner, Costume Specialists
Stephanie Stein – Owner, Wilhelmina S2 Model Agency
Terri Stevens – Fashion Designer, owner of funkinbeautiful
Director’s quote:
HighBall has become the quintessential event to celebrate creativity and artistic talent, and the Short North is hands down place to host it. Masqueraders raised the bar to new heights with their stunning creations. We’re looking forward to the jaw-dropping costumes that will emerge in 2010.”