Hollywood Horror-wear
The tale of the headless horseman is one of the most recognizable ghost stories in American culture. And until 1999's Hollywood production, ghost-story lovers could only imagine the chilling vision of Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
Tim Burton's film interpretation of the tale was comlpemented by lavish period costumes, and now those costumes, as well as wear from other scary Hollywood movies, are on display at the Western Reserve Historical Society.
Approximately 50 costumes from films including "Frankenstein," "Hamlet," "The Others" and "Sleepy Hollow," as well as a preview of Johnny Depp's wear in "From Hell" — an upcoming picture about the notorious English murder, Jack the Riper — are included in the collection. The exhibit runs through January 6, 2002.
History of Abuse
From the tobacco farms in Colonial Virginia to the urban streets today, Americans have been cultivating, using and abusing drugs for centuries. And the Western Reserve Historical Society has compiled a pictorial history of drug use that gives insight into the American psyche.
"Altered States: Alcohol and Other Drugs in America" features films, drug paraphernalia, posters and photographs illustrating patterns of use throughout American history, and chronicles the multifaceted reactions to illicit substance abuse.
The Western Reserve Historical Society is located at 10825 East Blvd., University Circle, Cleveland. For more information visit www.wrhs.org or call (216) 721-9309. Admission to the museum is $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for seniors and $5 for students.
