Rest Haven Memorial Park Tampa FL, This is Cal O'Ween!
Today we're visiting Rest Haven Memorial Park in Tampa FL. Established in 1927 and originally named Shady Grove this urban cemetery in East Tampa looks to be primarily African American although never officially deemed as such. We'll also learn about the tragic passing of a potential Tennessee Titan and possible NFL superstar, Orenthal James Murdock who is also laid to rest here.
Music by...
Milk - The Mini Vandals
Hopeless - Jimena Contreras
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Westview Cemetery Atlanta, Georgia. This is Cal O' Ween !
Today we're headed to Atlanta to visit The largest civilian Cemetery in the southeastern United States. This historic cemetery was established isn 1884 and boasts rolling hills of lush green grass, ornate monuments and memorials and Westview Abby, a very large Spanish Hacienda style mausoleum where parts of the hit Netflix Show Ozark were filmed. The Abbey in Ozark served as Navarro's house for the filming of the show.
Music
In Memory of Jean Talon - The Mini Vandals
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Wicked Witch DIY Costume and make up tutorial. This is Cal O'Ween !
Today we'll be re creating Margaret Hamilton's Wicked Witch of the West from the 1939 original Wizard of OZ.
What I used to create this look ...
Mehron liquid make up / green
Mehron liquid latex / flesh
Mehron spirit gum adhesive
Ben Nye Neutral Set
Black pencil
Black mascara
Smokey eye shadow
What I bought....
Broom ( PVC & duster ) - $5.00 / Thrift & Home Depot
Skirt - $10 / Goodwill
Collar - $13.50 / amazon
Corset - $18 / amazon
Hat - $10 / Spirit Halloween
Top with puff sleeves - $6.00 / Thrift
Shoe Covers - $9.99
Black long sleeve - $6.00
I paid around $78.00
I had all make up, spray paint, shoes, crinoline, cape, purse and hose already.
Music by..
Evil Plan by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Digital Bark by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Artist: http://incompetech.com/
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Cinderella costume. This is Cal O'Ween!
Today we'll be recreating Cinderella from Walt Disney's Animated classic, Cinderella. A Disney princess is always an easy go-to when you have a mental block and you can't decide who or what to be. This costume is for all ages and could even be a great group or family idea with all the different characters to choose from.
What I used to create this look...
Foundation
Brow pencil
Blush
Mascara
Black liquid liner
Faux lashes
Color contact lenses.
What I bought..
Dress - $119 + shipping = $146 / amazon
Shoes - $30 total / amazon
CInderella accessories - $14.99
I spent around $190
Other options with accessories + shipping will likely run $100 - $120 unless you're lucky enough to find a baby blue ball gown at a thrift shop and that color tag happens to be on sale that day.
Music by..
Enchanted Journey by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Enchanted Valley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Artist: http://incompetech.com/
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Sunny Day Real Estate, Shaky Knees Music Festival 2024. This is Cal O'Ween !
Today I am taking you to the Shaky Knees Music festival in Atlanta Georgia to see my favorite band, Sunny Day Real Estate. I wanted you to see a bit more of who I am and what I like and I wanted to share with you just how great this band is and a bit of their history. I know it's a bit of a detour from the usual, but, trust me ...it's worth it. Some of the audio is a bit wonky because rocking out and recording simultaneously is no easy feat. Please enjoy. Let me know if you dig the band in the comments below.
Featured music by
Blondshell
Microwave
Sunny Day Real Estate
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Oakland Cemetery Atlanta, Georgia. This is Cal O'Ween !
Today we're headed to Atlanta Georgia to visit the stunning Oakland Cemetery. This beautiful historic cemetery was established in 1850 and spans 48 acres of land with upwards of 200,000 internments. Oakland Cemetery is the final resting place of legendary country singer Kenny Rogers, Golf Great Bobby Jones, author of Gone with the Wind Margaret Mitchell and the first black Mayor of Atlanta Maynard Jackson Jr.
Music By...
Lau Tzu Ehru - Doug Maxwell
Nature Nurture - Quinces Moriera
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Rosie the Riveter costume and make up tutorial. This is Cal O'Ween !
Today We are re creating the iconic Westinghouse propaganda poster girl Rosie the Riveter. This poster became one of the most influential posters during WWII depicting women's strength and independence. As men were being drafted into war during the 1940's, it was women who were encouraged to join the workforce to uphold the integrity of the workplace and the economy while the men were over seas. In most cases women were let go of their duties once the men returned from service. Those who chose to stay, were paid substantially less and even demoted. Rosie the Riveter is still celebrated today as one of the most famed testaments to equality of women in the workforce. This is an easy and comfortable costume for all ages.
Make up that I used
Foundation
Brow Pencil
Terra-cotta eyeshadow
Mascara
Black liquid liner
Kat Von D - cream contour palette
false lashes
red lipstick
I bought..
Patch and collar pin - $19.95 / amazon
Bandana $9.69 / amazon
Lunch box - $25.23 / amazon
Coverall - $43.40
I spent around $100.00 for this costume
Music by....
National Emblem - United States Naval Academy Band
True to the Flag - United States Marine Band
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Pine Hill Cemetery, New Port Richey FL. This is Cal O'Ween!
Today we're headed to New Port Richey to visit the quaint, but beautiful historic Pine Hill Cemetery. Established in 1916, this cemetery is the final resting place for many veterans including veterans from WWI, WWII and the Spanish American War. There are also a couple of pioneer families laid to rest here.
Music by...
Kombucha Drone - The Unicorn Heads
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Minnie Mouse costume tutorial. This is Cal O'Ween !
Today we will be recreating Walt Disney's most beloved effeminate rodent, Minnie Mouse. We'll be creating this costume using 3 thrifted items totaling less around $20.00.
What I used to create this look..
Flesh tone foundation. ( For vintage Minnie, use Ben Nye aqua - White, Or Mehron Paradise - White )
Ben Nye Aqua - Licorice black
Ben Nye crem pencil - White
Ben Nye Cream pencil - Red
Black pencil & Black Mabelline water proof liquid liner.
Concealer pencil
Pink blush
Black Mascara
false lashes
What I bought
Red baby Tee - $3.50 - Goodwill ( 1/2 off )
Red polka dot long sleeve button down - $ 7.00 - Goodwill
Red polka dot skirt ( brand new ) - $9.98 - Goodwill
Cost - around $20.
I had the shoes, styrofoam balls, glitter, extra material, felt, black full body suit, oversized gloves, headband and wig already.
Music by :
The Joint is Jumpin - Joel Cummins
Melodie Victoria
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Palmetto Cemetery, Palmetto Florida. This is Cal O'Ween !
Today we're headed to Palmetto Florida to visit the Palmetto Cemetery, this is a beautiful cemetery and final resting place for some of Palmetto's pioneer families. Established in 1910, just after the yellow fever epidemic and just a couple of miles from the Old Palmetto cemetery you'll find among many, the Haley, Harllee, Lamb, & Jones pioneer families.
Music by..
Forest Lullaby - Asher Fulero
Eagle Rock - Wes Hutchinson
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Red Level Cemetery, Crystal River Florida. This is Cal O'Ween!
Today we'll visit the Red Level Cemetery. This Cemetery established in 1864 is a small, quiet pioneer cemetery in the rural Crystal River area of Florida. Many Pioneer families are laid to rest here including the Priest, Miller, Edwards, Winn and Cannon families.
Music by...
Hard Times come Again - The Westerlies
Roast Beef of Old England - Marine Corps Band
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Sun-Maid costume tutorial. This is Cal O'Ween!
Today we are re-creating the iconic Sun-Maid raisin brand logo. This costume is comfortable, in-expensive and instantly recognizable also suitable for all ages.
What I used to create this look
Foundation - any
Brown brow pencil - any
Pink Blush - any
Black Pencil - any
Black mascara - any
Pink or nude lipstick - any
I bought
Red Bonnet - $10.00 / eBay
Long Brown wig - $10.15 / amazon
3 medium boxes - $6.00 / Home Depot
White shirt - $5.00 / Goodwill
Grapes - $17.00 / amazon
Spray Paint - $8.00 / Home Depot
Ribbon - $5.00 / Amazon
Basket - $3.00 / Goodwill
Total - around $64.00
Obviously this look can be achieved for much less. I already had the skirt, shoes and most of the paint. You are sure to find a lot of these items already in your home. Search local dumpsters for boxes.
Music by...
Highway One - Steve Adams
Seaside Piazza - Aaron Kenny
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Old Palmetto Cemetery, Palmetto FL. This is Cal O'Ween !
Today We are headed to Palmetto Florida to visit the Old Palmetto Cemetery AKA, The Yellow Fever Cemetery. This historic Cemetery likely started burials around the late 1700's during the height of the yellow fever epidemic that swept through the Eastern coast of the United States between 1793 and 1905. There are 54 marked burials here according to online, 44 according to the historic marker at the entrance of the cemetery and several unmarked graves.
Music By...
Lazy River Rag - Dan Lebowitz
Minyo San Kiyoku - Doug Maxwell
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Edgewood Cemetery, Mount Dora Fl. This is Cal O'Ween !
Today we're headed to Mount Dora Florida to visit the quaint , but historic African American Cemetery, the Edgewood cemetery. This Cemetery originally on 6 1/2 acres of land had its first enternment in 1931 and between the late 1930's through the 1950's began to fall into a state of disrepair , and in 1959 the cemetery was cleaned up and formally established as the Edgewood Cemetery.
Music by -
Good for the Soul - Asher Fulero
Mosswood - Steve Adams
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Bart Simpson Costume tutorial. This is Cal O'Ween !
Today we'll be recreating Bart Simpson from the longest running animated T.V. series of all time..The Simpsons.
What I used to create this look..
A brown paper bag
Yellow spray paint
Crayola Model Magic
Mehren liquid make up in yellow
Spirit gum adhesive
Bald cap
What I bought
Blue maternity shorts - $7.00 / Goodwill
Shirt - $2.00 / Thrift
Yellow long sleeve shirt - $15.00 / amazon
Shoes - $42.00 used / eBay
This costume cost me around $66.00
I already had the panty hose, girdle, polyfill and spray paint. You may have at least a plain red T-Shirt, blue shorts and blue converse or high top / low top sneaker in your home right now. As always, use what you have first.
Call to Adventure - Comedy by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Crystal River Memorial Park Cemetery. Crystal River FL. This is Cal O'Ween!
Today we're headed to Crystal River to Visit the Crystal River Memorial Park cemetery. This Cemetery established in 1961 is a small cemetery consisting of mostly foot stone memorials and only 2 headstones. In the center of the cemetery there is a small black marble mausoleum. Make sure you bring deet when visiting this one at dusk.
Music By....
Drive in - Track Tribe
Through and Through - Amulets
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Memorial Park Cemetery, Tampa. This is Cal O' Ween !
Today we're headed to Tampa to visit the Memorial Park Cemetery. Established in 1919 this Cemetery was owned and maintained by John Robinson. It was purchased by the City of Tampa just last year in May of 2023. Originally, Memorial Park was a cemetery dedicated mostly to African American WWI veterans. Today there are many more veterans at rest here primarily WWI & WWII and the Cemetery is still predominantly an African American Cemetery.
Music By...
Fiesta Jarocha - Jimena Contreras
Lost Cowboy
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Port Tampa Cemetery, Tampa. This is Cal O'Ween !
Today we are headed to Tampa to the MacDill Airforce Base. This Military base established in 1941 is also the location of one of Tampa's historic, forgotten African American Cemeteries. Established in the mid 1800's, this Cemetery's oldest, marked grave dates back to 1840 and the most recent burial dates back to 1930. An Archeological dig and ground penetrating radar made the shocking discovery that there are around 121 burials detected here, of which only 26 were marked and documented. Of the 26 marked, most were infants, children and young adults. MacDill Airforce Base did honor those buried in the lost cemetery in a beautiful memorial service in February 2022. Today the cemetery and it's bodies lay resting beneath the trees of the Airforce Base and a single Cenotaph is placed in front of it to memorialize the departed.
Music By ...
Sad Sunday - E's Jammy Jams
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Skyway Memorial Gardens, Palmetto FL. This is Cal O'Ween !
Today we're headed to Palmetto Florida to visit the Skyway Memorial Cemetery. This Cemetery was established in 1965 and is the final resting place for quite a few veterans as well as famous drag race champion Scott Douglas Kalitta and of coarse we chose the best place to eat in the area, The Clam House, the food was awesome !
Music by..
Driving in Backwards - Nathan Moore
Steppers to Heaven - Freedom Trail Studio
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Butterfly costume tutorial. This is Cal O'Ween !
Today we will recreate a magnificent Butterfly. This is a practical costume that is easy to throw together and appropriate for any age. For a group costume, go as bugs....butterfly, lady bug, bee etc... and for a couples costume try a caterpillar and butterfly.
What I used to create this look...
Crayola model magic
Spirit gum adhesive
Mehren Liquid latex - amazon
Mehron Paradise - Brilliant Bleu Bebe - amazon
Ben Nye Aqua - Licorice black - amazon
Black liquid liner
Black pencil liner
What I bought
Sequin gold Rainbow boots - $54.00 - amazon
Bug eye glasses - $7.99 - amazon
Black full body cat suit - $29.99 - amazon
Wings & antenna - $10.00 - Claires
Wig - $16.99 - amazon
I paid around $119 for everything
I had the corset and all of the make up.
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Spring Hill Cemetery, Brooksville FL. This is Cal O'Ween!
Today we'll be in Brooksville Florida finally visiting the Historic Spring Hill Cemetery. This African American Cemetery was established in the early 1800's and is the final resting place for many of Brooksville's early slave settlers. As settlers began arriving in Pierceville and Melendez communities ( eventually becoming Brooksville Fl ) in the 1840's, some owned black slaves. The earliest grave markers date back to the 1820's, it was at this time I believe that some of the enslaved who already populated the area met a horrible fate. On one grave marker of a man and wife the man is identified by a number. Many visitors to the cemetery have reported seeing the apparition of a man hanging from a tree. To read articles and watch video's of this hidden cemetery, you may get spooked at the way it is portrayed. What I encountered was a uniquely beautiful and very peaceful African American cemetery that even after 200 years has remained true to its roots.
Music By....
Despair and Triumph - Kevin Mcleod
Despair and Triumph by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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New Day - JHS Pedals
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Holton Cemetery, Wesley Chapel FL. This is Cal O'Ween!
Today we are headed to Wesley Chapel Florida where we will visit the historic, Holton Cemetery. Established in the mid - late 1800's, the Holton cemetery is the final resting place for several military veterans as well as Pioneers of the Wesley Chapel (originally Double Branch ) area of Florida. This Charming Cemetery established on two acres of land has 385 burials.
Music by...
Baskets in the Sky - William Rosati
Melancholia - Godmode
Secrets Secrets - Silent Partner
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Emmaus Cemetery & (bonus) St. Anthony's of Padua Cemetery, San Antonio FL. This is Cal O'Ween!
Today we are visiting San Antonio Florida to explore a very cryptic and nearly forgotten Cemetery. The Emmaus Cemetery was established sometime in the mid 1800's and in recent years has unfortunately been in a state of disrepair, but you can almost feel the charm of the historic cemetery ever-present today just as it was over 100 years ago when it was The Emmaus Baptist church graveyard. When in Rome.... we kinda got lost finding the hidden Cemetery so we visited the Saint Anthony's of Padua Catholic Cemetery, it was a beautiful cemetery established sometime in the late 1800's. We're gonna visit Al's Pizza hop is San Antonio just a couple of minutes from the Emmaus Cemetery, the pizza was very good.
Music..
Inconciossness - The Mini Vandals
Lurking Shadows _ Myuu
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Winifred Sanderson make up tutorial. This is Cal O'Ween !
Today we will recreate Winifred Sanderson, perhaps the most Iconic Sanderson sister from the 1993 cult Halloween classic, Hocus Pocus !
What I used to create this look.
Ben Nye nose and scar wax - amazon
Spirit gum adhesive.
Elmers glue stick
Foundation & powder - fare - any
Brown brow pencil - any
Taupe, Purple, gray, or brown semi-dark shadow- any
lashes - any
Red lip liner and lipstick
concealer
Gold hair spray paint ( if needed )
I bought..
Dress - $49.95 / amazon
Hooded cape - $11.99 / amazon
Wig ( which included accessories and two pair of teeth ) - $26.99 / amazon.
I had black boots, all make up, black panty hose and black full length slip already.
I paid around $90.00 for everything.
Music by
Kindergarden - Coyote Hearing
Happy Haunts - Aaron Kenny
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