Host a Murder Mystery Dinner! The Best Ways to Celebrate Mystery Month
Did you know May is Mystery Month? There are dozens of ways to celebrate this enigmatic occasion, from playing Clue to rewatching “Glass Onion” — but why not bring those experiences to life and host your own murder mystery dinner at home? Thanks to a plethora of kits on the market, doing so is easier than ever! What is a murder mystery dinner? A murder mystery dinner is essentially a real-life game of Clue. You invite friends over for dinner and turn your home into the set of “Knives Out” — without the blood, of course. Each of your friends takes on the persona of a character in the story, and when one of them is “murdered,” you compete to uncover who dunnit. Step 1: Pick your kit. Planning a murder mystery dinner from scratch would take the ingenuity of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Luckily, you have several ready-made mysteries to choose from! You can find boxes from Masters of Mystery and My Mystery Party at your local board game store, but you can find many options available online, too. Night of Mystery (NightofMystery.com), for example, sells
both in-person and virtual kits with themes ranging from ‘80s prom to Christmas homicide. If your friends and family don’t like the idea of acting and dressing up, that’s okay — you can still solve a mystery over dinner! Look into kits available through Unsolved Case Files (UnsolvedCaseFiles. com) or Hunt A Killer (Shop.HuntaKiller.com), which involve collaborative mystery-solving without the character work. Step 2: Curate your guest list. Most murder mystery dinners require at least four people, while some include characters for six, eight, or more! Check the number of players on your kit and invite your most creative, analytical, theatrical, and mystery-loving friends. Step 3: Decorate and plan the menu. If you choose a themed murder mystery, level up your event with a matching menu and decor! For games taking place in England, whip up a shepherd’s pie and make a cardboard cutout of Big Ben. For Havana Nights, plan a build-your-own Cubano bar and throw on an Afro-Cuban playlist. You can be as over-the-top as you like. Remember, it’s Mystery Month!
We’re Revving Up for Bike Week How to Stay Safe While You Ride It’s that time of year again — Myrtle Beach is gearing up for its annual Bike Week beginning on May 12. Fittingly, May is also Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. With hundreds of thousands of attendees expected, everyone in the area has reason to be extra cautious, patient, and alert. There may be strength in numbers, but large groups of motorcyclists can still find themselves in danger. The top thing anyone on a bike can do to protect themselves is to avoid distractions and ride defensively. Accidents are particularly likely to occur at intersections. So, don’t assume a driver sees you or will stop when they should. Many collisions occur when a car turns left in front of an oncoming motorcycle. We know it’s warm in our area, but riders should still use full protective gear. Don’t get on a bike without a denim or leather jacket and pants. You should also wear boots and gloves for better grip and control over your motorcycle. Finally, never go without a Department of Transportation -approved helmet. These items will provide some protection in an accident, which is far more uncomfortable than dressing warmly. Larger motor vehicles aren’t the only risk. Ensure you’re respectful to other riders and give them room. While riding two to a lane is legal in South Carolina, experts say it’s dangerous, and a staggered approach to riding in groups is better. Further, trying to prove you’re faster or more skilled than another rider is a recipe for disaster. You can still have lots of fun without one-upmanship.
Motorcycle safety isn’t only for bikers, though. Everyone on the road is responsible for traveling safely and watching out for each other. If you’re driving a larger vehicle, you should never forget that people on motorcycles and bikes are more vulnerable than you. They don’t have seat belts, airbags, or metal surrounding them that can absorb an impact. What might be a fender bender to you can be deadly to someone on a bike. So, give your two-wheeled road companions some extra room. Avoid following too closely, and allow extra space when passing. Look twice at intersections and ensure you’re aware of any objects in your blind spots. If drivers and riders work together, the roads can be safer for everyone.
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