Bear Brew scares off the weekend

Fright Night on Friday marked by prizes and spooky sounds

By Hillary Dugas

Posted on Oct. 31, 2005, at 12:00 a.m.

Bear Brew Pub put on its first annual Halloween Massive Costume Ball on Friday Oct. 28. The ball was named “Fright Night,” consisting of horrifying visuals and lasers with go-go dancers.

SpecialBlendz Entertainment teamed up with Absolut Vodka to produce the feel of a big-city night club. About 500 people showed up for the event and kept the main floor packed till 2 a.m. DJ Skunks, DJ 2 Toes, DJ Legal Limit, and DJ Benny Blendz spun tracks throughout the night. There were live performances from hip-hop group South Side and local MC EMC.

On the third floor was the VIP lounge, which had a $20 admission fee for guys and $15 for girls. The VIP room had one 1 cent drinks all night long.

About 20 girls signed up for the costume contest, which judged girls on the sexiest and most creative outfits. The two girls that won received a two-night stay at Sugarloaf hotel along with four ski-lift tickets.

Matthew Haskell, owner of Bear Brew and Soma 36, said that there will be more contests at the club which will give away trips as prizes.

“Last year we sent people to Europe, Las Vegas, Florida and New Orleans,” Haskell said.

Haskell also boasted the affordable drink selection at Bear Brew and Soma 36. “College kids do not always have lots of cash, but that does not mean you cannot have a good time,” he said.

According to Ben MacDonald, director of Special Blendz Entertainment, they will host another event, most likely towards the end of the semester. You can find out about future events by checking out their Web site (www.specialblendz.net), or the Facebook group Club VIP.

If you missed out on Fright Night, you can check out video footage and pictures of the event on the Special Blendz Web site.

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