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For the fifth year in a row, Wilton Manor’s Pride Center hosted a Halloween block party on October 31 in Wilton Manors. The year’s theme was “Heroes and Icons” and featured a costume contest on the main stage. The costumes ran the gamut from the traditional to the wild, and everything in between.
Who’s Tim McGraw? He’s a country singer and an infrequent actor. His first album is from 1997. He’s originally from Louisiana, and he’s been married to Faith Hill since 1996. Who’s Faith Hill? She’s a country singer. Her first album is from 1993. She’s originally from Mississippi (as the song goes). What is BB&T center? It’s an indoor sports an entertainment arena in Sunrise, Florida. It’s holds about 20,000 people. Of note, according to the website, no “moshing” is allowed. How much was the parking? $20. Does the venue serve liquor? Yes. How were the drinks? $19 for a double, and, they’re measured to a tee. Does the venue serve food? Yes, but we didn’t get any. The venue serves typical concert food. How much were the tickets? $112. The seats were excellent. Was the show sold out? Almost, but not quite.
Who is Judy Gold? According to her website,she’s a self-professed “comedian, actor, writer, host and big mouth.” Gold’s theater credits include both Broadway and several off-Broadway one-woman shows. Her film and TV credits predominately consist of scripted sitcoms and talk shows. She was also a writer and producer on The Rosie O’Donnell Show. What is Boca Black Box? Boca Black Box is a small theater in Boca Raton, Florida. How was the venue? A black box theater is an unadorned large, square performance space that typically has black walls and flat floor. The theater, nestled in a shopping mall, holds approximately 275 people. Because of its small size and unobstructed seating arrangement, there really wasn’t a bad seat in the house. The seats aren’t permanent. There was also a small amount of cocktail seating on both sides of the house. How was the parking? There was more than ample parking in the shopping plaza to accommodate a full house. Parking is free. There was no valet. However, minimal walking was required. Does the venue serve liquor? Yes. How were the drinks? The venue offered a fair amount of cocktails, wine and beer. The wait staff serves the beverages cabaret-style both before and during the show. The drinks are nothing fancy, and they’re a bit pricey. For example, a “Jim Beam and Coke” was $9. A domestic beer was $6.50. Does the venue serve food? No. How much were the tickets? $30 and $40.
