Video: How to Make an Asian Fortress (in 2 Minutes and 20 Se...
Here’s a video that chronicles the build process for the 2011 Albertson Halloween House: Asian Fortress. In it you can see the following: Fitting and…
Category Archives: 2011
In the News?
This year marked some significant events in terms of getting the word out about the Albertson Halloween House. First of all, we got some great…
Gallery for 2011 Halloween House Is Up!
We had an amazing year this year! Lots of fun friends and visitors came to the Asian Fortress on Halloween! We also had some newspaper…
Kung-Fu Pandamonium—A Shaolin Good Time
The 2011 Albertson Halloween House hosted an evening that warriors will not forget for many years. Some 1250 trick-or-treaters (over 2,000 visitors total if you…
Almost There
We have a few more things to add—costumed characters, cool lanterns and cherry blossom trees made by neighborhood kids, and, of course, Kung Fu Panda. But,…
Report to the Fortress!
Welcome warriors! Starting Friday, the Asian Fortress will begin to come up! Come by the Albertson Halloween House on Monday, October 31st to experience the…
All the Pieces in Place
After an awesome community painting day, we have all the pieces we need to make an Asian Fortress worthy of a kung fu master. Thanks…
How to Make Bamboo
Any respectable Asian Fortress needs to be shrouded in a wall of tall impenetrable bamboo. But how do you get some? Where do you find…
Painting Like a Warrior
We had a great crew for our painting day on September 10th. We had folks from the neighborhood, friends from Santa Cruz and even a…
A Structured Approach
In order to have everything ready for Halloween, we began planning this year’s house right after we were done with the last one. Now that August…