An Undead Youngstown
City, local spots prep for first ever Zombie Crawl
The Jambar
Issue date: 10/27/09 Section: Arts & Entertainment
Imagine zombies running through the streets of Youngstown. Hordes of the undead trekking downtown ripping through Barley's, leveling Downtown 36, crashing through Rosetta Stone and leaving The Lemon Grove upside-down.
While a "Dawn of the Dead" scenario in the city isn't very likely, Youngstown is working on an alternate, more environmentally friendly idea.
Friday, the undead will take over the downtown Youngstown scene for Zombie Crawl, a first ever event that will partner local restaurants and bars with the city.
Sponsored by the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, The Oakland Center for the Arts and city planning, Zombie Crawl will transform average Joes into iconic undead creatures.
Local makeup artists will be at Oak Hill cemetery on the city's Southside to help with the zombification process.
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society will also be giving guided tours through the vast graveyard as well as hosting a Halloween party full of ghost stories, contests and dancing.
Zombie crawl has partnered with local bars for drink specials in accordance with the event.
Jacob Harver, owner of The Lemon Grove said the event highlights a "wonderful partnership in the city" and was excited at the cooperation.
"We're seeing a new model of how communities operate," Harver said. "It's a new era for downtown."
The Lemon grove will be offering "zombie drink specials" and Halloween- themed drinks like pumpkin martinis.
The cafe will also be hosting live music and "the after hours sessions," a separate Halloween event.
Rosetta Stone will be hosting music and drink specials as well, in addition to holding a costume contest.
Manager Chuck Sop said Rosetta Stone would be having a two-day Halloween event in addition to Friday's celebration for the weekend.
Local Ohio band Redline will be performing Friday from 9-1a.m.
"Whenever there is a holiday, the city usually comes together for an event," Sop said.
Being a first ever event, the city is hoping to make Zombie Crawl an annual tradition for Youngstown, so expect an undead showcase to return around this time next year.
While a "Dawn of the Dead" scenario in the city isn't very likely, Youngstown is working on an alternate, more environmentally friendly idea.
Friday, the undead will take over the downtown Youngstown scene for Zombie Crawl, a first ever event that will partner local restaurants and bars with the city.
Sponsored by the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, The Oakland Center for the Arts and city planning, Zombie Crawl will transform average Joes into iconic undead creatures.
Local makeup artists will be at Oak Hill cemetery on the city's Southside to help with the zombification process.
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society will also be giving guided tours through the vast graveyard as well as hosting a Halloween party full of ghost stories, contests and dancing.
Zombie crawl has partnered with local bars for drink specials in accordance with the event.
Jacob Harver, owner of The Lemon Grove said the event highlights a "wonderful partnership in the city" and was excited at the cooperation.
"We're seeing a new model of how communities operate," Harver said. "It's a new era for downtown."
The Lemon grove will be offering "zombie drink specials" and Halloween- themed drinks like pumpkin martinis.
The cafe will also be hosting live music and "the after hours sessions," a separate Halloween event.
Rosetta Stone will be hosting music and drink specials as well, in addition to holding a costume contest.
Manager Chuck Sop said Rosetta Stone would be having a two-day Halloween event in addition to Friday's celebration for the weekend.
Local Ohio band Redline will be performing Friday from 9-1a.m.
"Whenever there is a holiday, the city usually comes together for an event," Sop said.
Being a first ever event, the city is hoping to make Zombie Crawl an annual tradition for Youngstown, so expect an undead showcase to return around this time next year.
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