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From the Press Release:

“It was with such a longstanding love and appreciation for zombies that inspired Heather Erickson, in November of 2007, upon a unique idea; a special event that would honor zombies and zombie fans alike. A night where Portlanders could gather, adorned in the finest attire, and dance the night away with friends (and fiends), and perhaps even feast on a brain or two!

Portland Zombie Prom features all of the regular trappings of any other prom. Ã‚ There is music, dancing, formal attire, refreshments, prom photos, and even the crowning of a Prom King and Queen. Ã‚ But the music is loud and raucous, the formal attire bloodstained and torn, and the refreshments usually alcoholic in nature. Ã‚ In other words; it's a prom fit for the unliving!”

This Year's Line-Up
This year's Master of Ceremonies will be Uncle Eerie, host of “Uncle Eerie's Shiver Show”, a new locally-produced horror show premiering this weekend.

Deadly musical entertainment will be provided by Nekronotz and Barnyard Ballers, as well as DJ Apocalypse, DJ Skittish, and DJ Non. Be sure to keep your ears tuned into the music; last year was full of wit with covers of “zombie favorites”, such as Hall and Oats 1982 classic “Maneater”.

Prom photos will be available courtesy of Adam of New World Industries.

And…You? Last's year the winner for best costume was a zombie jellyfish…Can you come up with this year's winning costume?

Oh, and let's not forget…braiiiiiins! Plenty of 'em!

Saturday, May 15th, 2010.
Doors open at 8pm.
Bossanova Ballroom, 722 East Burnside Street Portland, OR 97214

Tickets: $15 available online through TicketsWest or in-person at any local TicketsWest outlet.
Note: This event is 21+ only.

Looking for Someone To Help You Become Zombified?
Zombie Prom recommends the PDX Zombie Prom Makeup Team, who will be available the day of the prom for all your unearthly make-up needs.

You can also contact Shashonna Knecht, of Uncle Eerie's Shiver Show, for unique zombifications, such as last year's costume contest finalist, zombie SpongeBob.

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For more information about Zombie Prom, visit www.pdxzombieprom.net/

** Zombies of all-types welcome, as well as zombie hunters (what would the prom be without a little drama?).

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Kimberly Gehl is an independent filmmaker, a cinephile with an eclectic taste and a die-hard portvangelist. Keep up with her on twitter by following @kimberlygehl.