{"id":46739,"date":"2015-10-27T00:04:11","date_gmt":"2015-10-27T00:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/owegopennysaver.com\/?p=46739"},"modified":"2015-10-30T14:06:57","modified_gmt":"2015-10-30T14:06:57","slug":"photos-and-video-links-dance-music-and-zombies-invade-owego","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2015\/10\/27\/photos-and-video-links-dance-music-and-zombies-invade-owego\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos and video links: Dance, music, and zombies invade Owego"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Zombies arrive for the third annual Zombie Fest held in Owego, N.Y. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Parkview Hotel and Restaurant and Draper Park. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

On Oct. 24, hundreds gathered at Owego\u2019s Parkview Hotel and Restaurant and Draper Park in Owego, N.Y. for the 3rd annual Zombie Fest \u2013 an event that celebrates Halloween, and provides a free event for guests from all over the region.<\/p>\n

Tioga Downs Casino, Visions Credit Union and the House of Music \u2013 a store that once operated in Towanda and Sayre, Pa. back in the 1970\u2019s, sponsored this year\u2019s event.<\/p>\n

The event also included a haunted house, hosted by Empirical Paranormal, a crowd-<\/p>\n

\"Dance,<\/a>

Dancers from Kathy Hansen’s School of Dance lead the third annual Zombie Walk through downtown Owego, N.Y. on Saturday, Oct. 24. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)<\/p><\/div>\n

pleasing performance of Michael Jackson\u2019s \u201cThriller\u201d by Kathy Hansen’s Dance studio performers, a zombie walk around downtown Owego, and three bands \u2013 GriEli, Wreckless<\/p>\n

Marci, and the Recycled Zombies \u2013 who closed out the evening. Mark Bennett with Shark Audio Productions provided sound.<\/p>\n

The event was also supported by Owego\u2019s fire police; St. Patrick\u2019s in Owego; Music, Movies and Mayhem on Philly Rock Radio; Tender Loving Care by Maureen in Owego, who donated Michael Jackson shirts with proceeds to benefit Maddie\u2019s Meadows rescue in<\/p>\n

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Ten-year old Eli Van Shephard of the band GriEli captivated the audience with his drum wizardry at the third annual Zombie Fest held at the Parkview Hotel and Restaurant and Draper Park in Owego, N.Y. on Saturday, Oct. 24. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)<\/p><\/div>\n

Owego; Susquehanna Printers; and Gerry Tulls, Stoughton Farms, G & J Homes, and Country Wagon who donated pumpkins as prizes for children.<\/p>\n

And although the weather was forecast to be in the 50\u2019s and cloudy, showers came through the area throughout the day; but this didn\u2019t scare the zombies away. In fact, as darkness fell, the Recycled Zombies set up a tent for the fans to gather under to stay dry, and then invited them to join them on stage.<\/p>\n

The event kicked off with an amazing performance by GriEli, featuring 10-year-old drummer Eli Van Shephard and Greg Grieve.<\/p>\n

\"Dance,<\/a>

One of our region’s most popular bands, Wreckless Marci, performs at the third annual Zombie Fest held in Owego, N.Y. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Parkview Hotel and Restaurant and Draper Park. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)<\/p><\/div>\n

Next up was one of the region\u2019s favorites, Wreckless Marci \u2013 who recently performed for the Friday Night Strawberry Festival Block<\/p>\n

Party in\u00a0Owego, N.Y. In spite of occasional light showers, the parking lot filled up for their performance, and had fans on their feet and screaming for more.<\/p>\n

A highlight, following the first set for Wreckless Marci, was a performance by 20 of Kathy Hansen Dance Studio performers, who offered several renditions of Michael Jackson\u2019s \u201cThriller\u201d. The dance thrilled guests with its<\/p>\n

\"Dance,<\/a>

Dancers from the Kathy Hansen School of Dance perform a special choreographed number from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” at the third annual Zombie Fest held in Owego, N.Y. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Parkview Hotel and Restaurant and Draper Park. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)<\/p><\/div>\n

replication of one of the most famous Zombie video performances in history.<\/p>\n

The dancers then led the crowd for a Zombie Walk around Owego, N.Y. that was assisted by Owego\u2019s Fire Police \u2013 who kept traffic<\/p>\n

blocked as zombies\u00a0shuffled their feet and came back to life for the community and passers-by to enjoy.<\/p>\n

After the walk, Wreckless Marci entertained their fans once again, in spite of rains that were arriving.<\/p>\n

By the time Recycled Zombies took to the stage, at 7 p.m., heavier rains were arriving, but the band set up a tent for their horde to<\/p>\n

\"Dance,<\/a>

Recycled Zombies perform at the third annual Zombie Fest held in Owego, N.Y. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Parkview Hotel and Restaurant and Draper Park. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

huddle under to keep them dry during their hour and a half performance with\u00a0\u201call\u201d original members.<\/p>\n

By 8:30 p.m., the rains became steadier, as the zombies departed into the night.<\/p>\n

To view performance videos, visit https:\/\/youtu.be\/0kNLi2MPhx8<\/a> for the dance performance, visit https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=C4u3-0qsq-4<\/a>\u00a0for the GriEli performance, visit https:\/\/youtu.be\/4Fr7KaZKwb8<\/a> for a performance by Wreckless Marci, and visit https:\/\/youtu.be\/ol4ly1np1dg<\/a> for a late night performance by Recycled Zombies.<\/p>\n

You can also \u201cLike\u201d Owego Zombie Fest on Facebook to view more.<\/p>\n

To view \u00a0photos below, click on thumbnail to enlarge, and then click again for full photo.<\/p>\n