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  • The Allure of Vampires

    Southbury Public Library 100 Poverty Road, Southbury, CT, United States

    Vampire stories have captivated people for centuries. Books, games, TV, and film have drawn audiences in with a mix of horror, sensuality, and the appeal of eternal life. The first mention of vampires was over a thousand years ago and since then their legend has become a part of the cultural legend and myth with Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Bela Lugosi’s interpretation of the character, and Anne Rice’s beguiling series of novels living long in the memory. But why have the tales of the undead endured? And what makes them so appealing in the modern day? This program explores the ongoing allure of these powerful creatures.

  • The Evolution of the Vampire

    Park Forest Public Library 400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL, United States

    Throughout time, the vampire has been both the sum of all our fears and the perfect scapegoat, retaining an allure that has carried its popularity across centuries. Author Laura Enright examines the evolution of the vampire in myth, literature, and media to investigate how an ancient bogeyman has become a romantic figure, superhero, and even a teen dream.

  • Behind the Bookcase Tour: Dracula: The Enduring Monster

    The Rosenbach Museum & Library 2008-2010 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Venture boldly into Bram Stoker’s handwritten notes for Dracula (character and chapter outlines, chronologies, and more!) and, with Rosenbach staff, explore what it took to create this (almost) inexorable villain. If that doesn’t sound too terrifying, hazard a look at the Rosenbach’s latest vampiric acquisitions: a colonial edition of Dracula made for India and the British colonies, and Spiritual Vampirism, printed in 1853, a volume shedding pertinent clues on the context of Stoker’s diabolical work. 

    $30

  • Vampires of New England

    Cape Cod Museum of Natural History 869 Main Street, Brewster, MA, United States

    The New England vampire panic in the 18th and 19th centuries emerged years after the region’s more infamous Salem witch trials, and although Rhode Island was ostensibly the epicenter, it was a region-wide phenomenon throughout Connecticut, southern and western Massachusetts, Vermont, and other areas of the New England states. Recently, not only has exciting new information about one of New England’s vampires come to light, but an additional case has been found, adding to the mysterious history, lore, and culture of New England! Join Susan Jarek-Glidden for the intriguing story of Vampires of New England.

  • Behind the Bookcase Tour: Dracula: The Enduring Monster

    The Rosenbach Museum & Library 2008-2010 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Venture boldly into Bram Stoker’s handwritten notes for Dracula (character and chapter outlines, chronologies, and more!) and, with Rosenbach staff, explore what it took to create this (almost) inexorable villain. If that doesn’t sound too terrifying, hazard a look at the Rosenbach’s latest vampiric acquisitions: a colonial edition of Dracula made for India and the British colonies, and Spiritual Vampirism, printed in 1853, a volume shedding pertinent clues on the context of Stoker’s diabolical work.

    $30

  • Profs & Pints Baltimore: An Encounter with Early Vampires

    Guilford Hall Brewery 1611 Guilford Ave, Baltimore, MD, United States

    Profs and Pints Baltimore presents: “An Encounter with Early Vampires,” a scholarly look at what folklore, grave sites, and various records tell us about centuries-old Slavic beliefs concerning the undead, with Stanley Joseph Stepanic, who teaches a course on Dracula and vampire folklore.

  • Children of the Night International Dracula Congress

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    "Children of the Night International Dracula Congress" series is a non-profit academic initiative founded by international scholars and supported by worldwide renowned Dracula experts.

  • Vampires, Desire & the Queer Imagination

    The Blues Kitchen Brixton 40 Acre Lane, London, United Kingdom

    Explore the hidden queer history of vampire mythology, from folklore to modern pop culture. Followed by Q&A. Why has the vampire, more than almost any other monster, become such a powerful queer icon? From the earliest folklore to the gothic literature that shaped the genre, vampires have long embodied themes of forbidden desire, transformation and … Continue reading Vampires, Desire & the Queer Imagination

  • The New England Vampire Panic: A Graveyard Discussion

    Chestnut Hill Baptist Church 467 Ten Road, Exeter, RI, United States

    Dive into the complex intersection of folklore, medicine, and social norms of Victorian Era Rhode Island in this outdoor lecture. Learn about disease, superstition, and desperation in late 19th century South County as we examine the factors that led to the exhumation of supposed vampire Mercy Brown. We will explore the Victorian cult of death, … Continue reading The New England Vampire Panic: A Graveyard Discussion

    $12.51