BLOB BALL

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Don't worry, there's still more Ohiopyle escapades to relate here on this blog, but there is a timely matter to tell you all about. If you happen to find yourself in Pennsyltucky this weekend, head over to Phoenixville where the 5th annual Blob Ball is being held this Friday and Saturday. You may recall the Blob was a 1958 "B" horror film that starred a flesh absorbing monster from outer space. It was also Steve McQueen's first movie role. The film was shot in the area including The Colonial Theater where the infamous scene of the Blob oozing through the projectionist windows panics the audience to run screaming from the theater. This scene is reenacted everytime the Blob Ball is held. Sadly, the tickets for this portion of the festivities is sold out, but you're still able to run around the revitalized downtown of Phoenixville shrieking like a knucklehead.

Other activities during the two day event include a Fire Extinguisher parade (fire extinguishers worked very well in combating the Blob), musical acts, stageshows and a Sci-Fi costume contest. The Colonial is still a working theater and music venue and they are showing a double bill of "The Blob" and the original "The Day The Earth Stood Still." Phoenixville has become a destination. There are several restaurants and bars that are worth visiting after you're blobbed out. Iron Hill Brewery, Steel City Cafe, Fenix, The Black Lab Bistro and The Columbia Bar, among many others are within walking distance of the theater. Go! or be devoured.

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