Posted by The BONE JANGLER
on October 13, 2009, 6:39 pm
Nocturna's good friend Martin V. Riccardo is presenting a cool slide presentation on the history of vampires at several Chicagoland area libraries. Any presentation by Mr. Riccardo comes with our highest recommendation!
Vampires: The Creatures of the Night
A historical perspective on the rise of the vampire presented by Martin V. Riccardo
This slide lecture presentation explores the many mysteries of the vampire in legend, fantasy, and fact. It covers the origins and history of vampire beliefs, ancient lore of blood and the restless dead, and the attraction of the vampire in literature, movies, and popular culture. The tremendous impact of the
novel Dracula is examined, along with the historical figure of Dracula (Vlad Tepes) in Romania. Various explanations of the vampire legend are considered.
The presentation also examines the real vampire bats of Latin America, and strange reports of unearthly figures, such as the vampire of Highgate Cemetery in England, and Dracula's ghost in Romania.
October vampire programs at these suburban libraries in Illinois in 2009.
Call the library to register.
Admission is free.
Wednesday, October 21: Aurora Public Library--Eola Branch, 555 S. Eola Rd., Aurora
7 p.m. (630) 264-3400 www.aurora.lib.il.us
Saturday, October 24: Palos Park Public Library, 12330 Forest Glen Blvd., Palos Park
2 p.m. (708) 448-1530
Tuesday, October 27: Homer Township Public Library, 14320 W. 151st St., Homer Glen
7 p.m. (708) 301-7908
Wednesday, October 28: Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 North Elm St., Prospect Heights
7 p.m. (847) 259-3500
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