Over the Weekend - Halloween and Anime SuperCon

Halloween weekend was jam-packed, to say the least. There really wasn't much reason to stay home, with enough action happening all over the city to fill the entire month of October. So what did you miss this weekend? Halloween Night Justin Namon After the trick-or-treaters have gone to bed, it's...

By Jose D. Duran

November 3, 2008

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Halloween weekend was jam-packed, to say the least. There really wasn't much reason to stay home, with enough action happening all over the city to fill the entire month of October. So what did you miss this weekend?

Halloween Night

Justin Namon

After the trick-or-treaters have gone to bed, it's usually time for the adults to play Halloween, which means somebody's mother is dressed like a skanky nurse. We scoped out the scene on Lincoln Road, but be sure to check out our slideshows from 305 Music Lounge, Heathrow Lounge, The Vagabond and Karu & Y as well.

Anime SuperCon and Hilton Miami Downtown

Logan Fazio

Fanboys and -girls didn't limit their costume apparel to one day. Anime SuperCon at the Hilton in downtown Miami provided three days of cosplay, tournaments, and screenings. We checked out the place and got an explanation of why to keep away from furries and what exactly is hentai. Click here to view the full slideshow.

-- Jose D. Duran

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Jose D. Duran is associate editor of Miami New Times where he primarily oversees the arts and culture and music beats. Jose joined the New Times staff in June 2008 but has been covering Miami culture since 2005. His work has also appeared in publications likeVice, Billboard, and Spin. He’s earned numerous accolades including placing first for Weekly Newspaper Contest: Business Reporting from the Florida Press Association in 2020; placing third for the Writing: Light Feature from the Florida Press Club in 2019; and placing third in Weekly Newspaper Contest: Best Obituary from the Florida Press Association in 2015. Jose holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Florida.

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