Rocky Horrow Show Returns to Oh Canada Eh?

For the 10th year Rocky Horror Show is returning to a live stage at Oh Canada Eh?. This is becoming a Halloween tradition.  The event is also a fundraiser for AIDS Niagara. From the Bullet News Niagara: Every now and then, Craig Maguire doesn’t mind dressing up in women’s clothes — especially for a good…

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More Nightmares Fear Factory publicity

Last week Lisa posted about how Nightmares Fear Factory was getting some publicity again from their candid shots of people being scared at the attraction. As a follow-up to this, the pictures are spreading far and wide. The attraction is in Niagara Falls, the article Lisa linked to was in Houston Texas. I’ve seen the…

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This week in Michigan history: Bay City teacher first person to survive Niagara barrel drop

From the Detroit Free Press: Annie Edson Taylor became the first person to survive a barrel ride over Niagara Falls on Oct. 24, 1901. The 63-year-old Bay City teacher used a self-designed barrel that was 4 1/2 feet high and approximately 3 feet in diameter, with a leather harness and cushions for protection, according to…

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