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10 questions with Thee Makeup Girl

A ghost-like woman in blue modeled after the character in "Corpse Bride"

Every day in October, Haley shares designs like this take on “Corpse Bride” to her Instagram. | Photo by @theemakeupgirl

We asked Thee Makeup Girl — aka Haley Purser — 10 questions about her work and life in Sacramento. Keep reading to find out what she loves about the River City, and why this year will be the last iteration of her annual “31 Days of Halloween” celebration.

A woman puts makeup on a bride — Haley is known for her bridal services and special effects makeup.

Q: Can you talk about what it’s like to be a makeup artist in Sacramento?
A: Sacramento is like a big little city, a miniature LA or San Francisco. I’ve become friends with a lot of people I’ve worked with and have gained a lot of clients through word of mouth. Getting connected in the community and trying to make as many positive connections as possible — Sacramento is great for that.

Q: Can you tell us about the inspiration for your popular “31 Days of Halloween” project, which you use to share both spooky and pop-culture designs every day in October?
A: To get into the spirit of Halloween — it’s my favorite holiday and it’s a great way to show my range of work. Also, Halloween as a kid was so big, and now as I’ve gotten older, I feel like there’s less people dressing up. I’ve wanted to help get people back into that. However, this year is going to be my last doing all 31 days, so I wanted to go out with a bang by producing a short film.

A female character with petrified skin, black hair, and lips sewn together — She also shares creepy creations, like Billy Butcherson from “Hocus Pocus.”

Q: Describe your perfect day in Sacramento in the length of a Tweet (280 characters).
A: I would go for a walk through Midtown, pick up a coffee from Temple, see a movie by myself at Tower Theatre, and then I would end the night at Saigon Alley for dinner.

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Monday, October 24

King Kong | Mon., Oct. 24 | 7-9 p.m. | The Tower Theatre, 2508 Land Park Dr., Sacramento | $11.50 | Not only is the giant ape the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” this eponymous 1933 film is often considered to be the quintessential monster movie.
Puppy Kindergarten and Social class | Mon., Oct. 24 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Sierra 2 Center, 2791 24th St., Sacramento | Free | Bring your puppies 8-12 weeks old to sniff out some new friends and receive support on common dog-training issues yourself.
Sacramento State Blood Drive | Mon., Oct. 24 - Wed., Oct. 26 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The University Union Ballroom, 6000 J St., Sacramento | Free | Donate blood and receive a T-shirt and coupon for Chando’s Tacos — just make sure to schedule an appointment beforehand.

Wednesday, October 26

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express | Wed., Oct. 26 - Sun., Oct. 30 | 7 p.m. | Sacramento Theatre, 1419 H St., Sacramento | $28.00-$43.00 | Detective Hercule Poirot investigates the death of an American tycoon in this classic whodunnit adapted for the stage.
The Who Hits Back! 2022 Tour | Wed., Oct. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | $33.00-$298.00 | No need to ask — the legendary rock band takes the stage with Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend.

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Weather

75º | Mostly sunny | 0% chance of rain 🌤️

Holiday

It’s Diwali, the “Festival of Lights” in Hindu tradition. Celebrated on the darkest day of the lunar month, candles, lanterns + fireworks are lit to reflect the triumph of light over darkness. It’s a five-day festival, but outside of India usually only the third day is observed.

Development

The Placer One project that will develop ~2,000 acres of land north of Roseville has broken ground on key infrastructure, like roads and electrical services. The area will be home to a joint expansion campus for both Sac State and Sierra College that can serve 12,000 students per year. 🏗️ (FOX40)

Sports

They’re buzzing. The Sacramento State Hornets beat Montana 31-24 in the team’s first nationally televised game. The team has won all seven of its Big Sky games. The Hornets’ next matchup is against the Idaho Vandals in a home game on Sat., Oct 29. 🏈 (KCRA3)
The Republic FC took on New Mexico United in the quarterfinals of the USL Championship playoffs, winning 2-0. This puts the Indomitable Club into the semifinal round of the Western Conference. ⚽
A hometown, home run hero. Sac-born Rhys Hoskins helped secure a World Series ticket for the Philadelphia Phillies yesterday with a two-run homer against the San Diego Padres in Game 5 of the NLCS. On Saturday, Rhys smashed two two-run homers that helped the Phillies to a 10-6 victory. ⚾ (ESPN.com)

DYK

Did you know... that Isleton is the second-oldest city in Sacramento County? The Delta town was founded in 1874 and was incorporated in 1923. Currently, 495 people call it and its 314 acres home. (FOX40)

Ranked

Let’s ghoul. Personal finance website SmartAsset has ranked Elk Grove the No. 14 best city in the nation to celebrate Halloween. The study evaluated 146 cities on factors like family friendliness, weather, and festiveness. 🎃 (Sac Biz Journal)

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Konichiwa, comida 🍙

A crispy, flat tortilla is topped with raw fish and seaweed

Move over sushi burritos, this is one haute tostada | Photo courtesy of @bailarincellars

Do you love Japanese and Mexican cuisine? That’s the name of the game for Omakase Por Favor, an upcoming Sacramento restaurant that combines Japanese cooking with the flavors of Mexico.

While Omakase isn’t expected to open until 2023, its creator Chef Jeanna Marie Pecha is providing Sacramentans a taste of what’s to come.

On Fri., Oct. 28, Jeanna is holding a four-course tasting menu from 6-8 p.m. at Bailarin Cellars in downtown. Here are two plates that caught our eye:

A tostada with cucumber, ahi, and seaweed alongside a pour of 2018 Mila Cabernet Sauvignon 🐟
A cheesecake with sesame crumble and mint and a glass of 2019 Bacigalupi 🍰

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10 questions with Thee Makeup Girl

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