Posts Categorized: Classes & Education

Vampires – The Creatures of the Night – Slide presentation by Martin V. Riccardo

Posted October 5th, 2023 by Savage & filed under Chicago Vampire, Classes & Education.

Noted Chicago vampirologist Martin V. Riccardo will explore the mysteries of the vampire in legend, fantasy, and fact, along with the impact of the novel Dracula. The presentation also examines the real vampire bats of Latin America and strange reports of unearthly figures. North Riverside Public Library at 2400 Des Plaines Ave., North Riverside, IL… Read more »

Martin V. Riccardo Presents VAMPIRES: The Creatures of the Night at the Palos Park Library, 10/24

Posted October 8th, 2019 by Savage & filed under Chicago Vampire, Classes & Education.

Join Mr. Riccardo as he conducts a presentation exploring the mysteries of the vampire in legend, fantasy, and fact. Many aspects of the undead are covered, including the origin 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. Thursday,… Read more »

DePaul Pop Culture Conf. Presents A Celebration of Slashers, April 28, 2018

Posted March 8th, 2018 by Savage & filed under Classes & Education, Conventions & Festivals.

In Celebration of the 40th anniversary of John Carpenter’s Halloween, the DePaul Pop Culture Conference proudly announces the 2018 conference focused on Slasher films! 9:00 am – 6:00 pm on April 28, 2018 at the Daley Building, DePaul University Loop Campus, 247 S. State Street in Chicago. Get full details at https://popcultureconference.com/2018-conference!

Monsterpappa Pumpkin Carving Workshop with Villafane Studios’ Andy Bergholtz!

Posted October 21st, 2014 by Savage & filed under Art, Classes & Education, Events, Halloween & Haunted Attractions.

Learn the art of 3D pumpkin carving with the Monsterpappa himself, Villafane Studios‘ Andy Bergholtz! Spend an evening with Monsterpappa himself carving your very own pumpkin, using tools and techniques demonstrated by Andy on Food Network and the SyFy Channel to bring a whole new dimension to your Halloween. Each student will get a pumpkin… Read more »

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