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Been to Blaze, eh? Well, how about Legend? |
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Written by BlazeBlogger
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Friday, 19 October 2007 |
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 Already been to Blaze but STILL need a Halloween fix? Legend Weekend may be just what the witch doctor (heh heh) has ordered. Legend takes place at Philipsburg Manor in the iconic burg of Sleepy Hollow, just south of Croton (via Briarcliff) and right on Route 9.
Legend Weekend is a classic Halloween event that's long been sponsored by Historic Hudson Valley, the same folks who bring you Blaze. Perhaps the coolest part of Legend is the ride of the Headless Horseman. Yes, it's a real horseman. Yes, he's really headless (well, not REALLY headless, but, come on, you know what I mean). Yes, he rides a real stallion. And there's plenty more. Philipsburg Manor is transformed from an historic 18th-century farm and gristmill to a ghostly, haunted arena, lit by candle lanterns and bonfires. Besides the Headless one, there's a colorful, creepy cast of characters straight out of Hudson Valley folklore roaming the grounds. Come in costume and blur the line a bit. New this year, Emmy award-winning lighting designer Deke Hazirjian of New York City Lites is using his skills to boost the atmosphere (His credits include "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and MTV's New Year's Eve specials.) Legend kicks off tonight, continues tomorrow, and takes place next Friday-Sunday. Click here for the full story.
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Quick update on the YouTube contest |
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Written by BlazeBlogger
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Thursday, 18 October 2007 |
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The contest is closed and the entries are in (and they are blazing). When will the winner be announced? Next Thursday. Not tonight, sorry folks. I know, I know, you're disappointed. But, patience is a virtue. More carver profiles and Blaze photos and whatnot coming tomorrow...
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Meet the Carvers #5: Janice Shields |
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Written by BlazeBlogger
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Monday, 15 October 2007 |
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 Joining us now on the "carving board" (heh heh) is Janice Shields. BB: What's your day job?
JS: Working right here at Van Cortlandt Manor. BB: What kind of carvings are you working on for Blaze 2007?
JS: This and that.
BB: You give nothing away!
JS: I know. BB: Are you working on any other Blaze-related items?
JS: I clean up everyone's mess. That's the bad part. But, I also make soup for the Blaze troops. That's the good part. BB: What are your preferred carving tools and methods?
JS: Nothing in particular.
BB: Like I said earlier... BB: Got any carving tips for a novice?
JS: Be patient. BB: What's your favorite pumpkin-based food?
JS: After all of this, I couldn't handle anything made with pumpkin. BB: What's your favorite Halloween movie?
JS: Arachnophobia, even if it's not specifically a Halloween movie. BB: Toasted pumpkin seeds: Salt or no salt?
JS: Lots of salt and other spices. BB: What makes pumpkins so special?
JS: They turn into Jack O'Lanterns. BB: If I were a carved pumpkin, I'd be...
JS: Rotting. BB: Thank you, Janice!
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Meet the Carvers #4: Tom Hunt |
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Written by BlazeBlogger
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Friday, 12 October 2007 |
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 Next up in our carver hot seat is Tom Hunt, a profile I know many of you are dying to read. Yes, this is the guy behind (below?) the chandeliers!
BB: What's your day job?
TH: I'm an interpreter and blacksmith at Van Cortlandt Manor. BB: What kind of carvings are you working on for Blaze 2007?
TH: Aliens and geeks. BB: Are you working on any other Blaze-related items?
TH: I am the man behind (or below) the chandeliers in the visitor's tent out front.
BB: Yay! We love those!
TH: Thanks! BB: What are your preferred carving tools and methods?
TH: Handsaw and a butcher knife.
BB: Subtlety. Overrated?
TH: Definitely. BB: Got any carving tips for a novice?
TH: Cut first and figure it out later. BB: What's your favorite pumpkin-based food?
TH: Pumpkin fritters. BB: What's your favorite Halloween movie?
TH: Halloweentown.
BB: Obscure! Very nice. BB: Toasted pumpkin seeds: Salt or no salt?
TH: Lots of fresh ground salt. BB: What makes pumpkins so special?
TH: They are so innocent and trusting. BB: If I were a carved pumpkin, I'd be...
TH: A gremlin...slowly rotting in the heat. BB: Thank you, Tom!
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Reminder, YouTube it, and you might win it |
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Written by BlazeBlogger
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Thursday, 11 October 2007 |
 A quick reminder to those visiting tonight, tomorrow, Saturday or Sunday...Bring along a video camera (or a still camera, I suppose) and shoot some footage. Edit it into a three minute or less video and post it on YouTube for a chance to win a plasma television, DVD player, and a bunch of DVDs, courtesy of K104.7. You need to have uploaded your video by Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. For full details, click here.
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