Fright Night

Hello all,

The countdown begins today - 10 days left until the scariest day of the year. In honor of my personal favorite holiday, and most beloved type of event to plan, I've scoured the depths of Los Angeles to bring to you the scariest, creepiest and most perfect venues to host your Fright Night Galas...from the TRULY haunted to the "supposedly" haunted to the "are you sure this place isn't haunted?", here are some of the Hottest Halloween Venues in LA:

1. ) The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA, www.queenmary.com

One of LA's most notoriously haunted spots, there is even a "Ghosts and Legends" guided tour. Among the frightful highlights, rumor has it some have heard mysterious splashing noises and seen footprints around the long-drained swimming pool as well as the sound of children crying from the ship's former third-class nursery. This venue has over 80,000 square feet of event space in 10+ private rooms, for parties of 10 to 2,000. To book an event, call the catering sales dept. at 562.499.1749

2.) Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood, CA, www.hollywoodforever.com

According to legend, the apparition of a young girl in a long black veil has been said to walk the cemetery and place flowers on teh final resting place of Rudolph Valentino every week. And she's just the most famous of the ghosts that haunt this space at night. What better location to host an event than in a real cemetery? Spoooooky. To book an event, call 323.469.1181

3.) Silent Movie Theatre, 611 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA , www.silentmovietheatre.com

This Halloween, why not host a haunted screening? Pick your favorite scary movie, invite all your friends (and their friends), and settle in at the Silent Movie Theatre, where ghoulish legends include ghosts in the projection rooms a constant haunting by two of its former owners. Talk about scary movies. For rental information, call 323.655.2510

4.) Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA, www.hollywoodroosevelt.com

This historically haunted, but classic hotel of Hollywood's Golden Age has had several guests who have checked in but still refuse to check out. Among those with eternal reservations are Marilyn Monroe and Montgomery Clift. The hotel has a variety of event spaces for private parties, including the poolside Tropicana Bar, the famous ballroom where the 1st annual Academy Awards were held, and more. Or, reserve a guest room and host a small, private after-party (but don't forget to invite the famous ghosts - you wouldn't want to risk upsetting them or you may not get any sleep). For event information, call Ernie Carillo at 323.460.7000.

5.) The Edison, 108 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, www.edisondowntown.com

This reincarnation of an old power plant in Downtown LA is the perfect mixture of glamour and history, remiscent of the historical circa-1920's cabaret era. Retaining many of its architectual and mechanical origins, this space is simultaneously sexy and mysterious - the perfect location to host an eery holiday event. For more information on private events, contact Jennifer at 213.613.0707

6.) The Green Door Cafe, 1439 Ivar Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028, www.sunseteg.com

If spooky spirits don't hang out at this hip new jazz cafe in Hollywood, then they are missing out. With lush velvet couches, an outdoor stone fireplace, and a 16th-century Parisan-style feel, this venue is dripping with old-world decadence. When the crystal chandeliers are kept dim, dark shadows in every corner appeal to each guests own imagination. Call Drew for event information, at 323.463.1473

7.) The Magic Castle, 7001 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028, http://www.magiccastle.com/

A members-only renovated Old-English style Castle where famous magicians lurk in every room, using their talents and teachings to mystify and mesmorize their every passersby. Need a say more? Book your own event by calling 323.851.3314

Stephanie Hansen is managing partner at Starfish Creative Events, Southern California’s premier full-service event management agency. Through our thoughtfully designed events, unique marketing ideas and effective publicity & product promotion we dynamically build corporate and entertainment brands.