11.30.2008
Restored Georgia Houses of Delaware
November 28-December 31, Odessa, Delaware: The Historic Odessa Foundation, as part of its Christmas celebrations in the restored Georgian houses of Odessa, will present “A Jane Austen Christmas: Vignettes of Customs and Traditions,” including “holiday recreations as inspired by the writings of Jane Austen.” On December 10 at 7 p.m., Margaret C. Sullivan will speak about Christmas traditions in Jane Austen’s time and sign copies of her book, The Jane Austen Handbook: A Sensible Yet Elegant Guide to Her World.
11.29.2008
Music used in ITV's JA series...
Haunted by the beautiful melody but don't know where to find it... the music Crystallized Beauty by Phillip Sheppard, was the theme music for ITV's season of Jane Austen films. Here is a link to a beautiful montage of photos set to the music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SWdMIfMxQs
11.27.2008
Austen's Writing and the mystery of it...
March 10, 2009, Tuesday 6:30 p.m.
New York Public Library Mid-Manhattan Library 455 Fifth Avenue at 40th StreetNew York, New York 10016 212.340.0833 http://www.nypl.org/
Presentation: Jane Cleland: "The Elements of Good Writing" followed by Dr. Margaret Ehrhart: "The Mysteries in Jane Austen's Novels"
http://www.janecleland.net/htm/appearances/schedule.htm
New York Public Library Mid-Manhattan Library 455 Fifth Avenue at 40th StreetNew York, New York 10016 212.340.0833 http://www.nypl.org/
Presentation: Jane Cleland: "The Elements of Good Writing" followed by Dr. Margaret Ehrhart: "The Mysteries in Jane Austen's Novels"
http://www.janecleland.net/htm/appearances/schedule.htm
11.25.2008
Dominic Cooper Alert!
Janeite Barbara shares the following bit:
In People Mag- 12/1/08- p.132 -Sexiest Men Alive Issue, please find:
Dominic Cooper- Sexiest Import-Age 30- Single
And...
USA Weekend Nov 21st p. 4
Dominic has been hailed in Britain as "the new Mr. Darcy" because of his penchant for playing dishy lovers in period films.
In People Mag- 12/1/08- p.132 -Sexiest Men Alive Issue, please find:
Dominic Cooper- Sexiest Import-Age 30- Single
And...
USA Weekend Nov 21st p. 4
Dominic has been hailed in Britain as "the new Mr. Darcy" because of his penchant for playing dishy lovers in period films.
The results are in!
You may recall that we were contacted earlier this year for assistance in participating in the Jane Austen Survey 2008. It turned out there was no difficulty in hearing from avid fans of Jane -- more than 4,500 Janeites responded. The results were presented at a breakout session at the Chicago AGM last month.
I thought you might be interested in the summary survey results report, which is now posted at: http://www.janeaustensurvey.org/
I thought you might be interested in the summary survey results report, which is now posted at: http://www.janeaustensurvey.org/
11.23.2008
For Angela Thirkell Lovers
The Angela Thirkell Society will be sponsoring an event at
The New York Public Library at the Mid-Manhattan Branch on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 2:30 P.M. (This is one day before the JASNA-NY Birthday Party Sunday Dec, 14th)
The event is titled: Carrying the Teacup into the 21st Century:
An afternoon of readings and conversation with Ilil Arbel
Dr. Arbel is the author of Miss Glamora Tudor, the first sequel to the Angela Thirkell novels, published in 2007 by the Angela Thirkell Society. The reading will be followed by discussion of the Angela Thirkell novels, with some background regarding the works of Anthony Trollope, who first imagined the land of Barsetshire which subsequently became the setting of Thirkell's novels. Questions from the audience will be welcomed!
The New York Public Library at the Mid-Manhattan Branch on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 2:30 P.M. (This is one day before the JASNA-NY Birthday Party Sunday Dec, 14th)
The event is titled: Carrying the Teacup into the 21st Century:
An afternoon of readings and conversation with Ilil Arbel
Dr. Arbel is the author of Miss Glamora Tudor, the first sequel to the Angela Thirkell novels, published in 2007 by the Angela Thirkell Society. The reading will be followed by discussion of the Angela Thirkell novels, with some background regarding the works of Anthony Trollope, who first imagined the land of Barsetshire which subsequently became the setting of Thirkell's novels. Questions from the audience will be welcomed!
11.21.2008
Need a stocking stuffer...
At the Metropolitan New York Chapter, you can purchase Gene Gill’s new book:
Jest for Janeites, by Gene C. Gill
This gently priced collection of hilarious cartoons by JASNA-NY’s Gene Gill sends up the sequels, the prequels, the films, and even ourselves. Grab copies of this book for yourself and as a stocking stuffer for friends! [$11.00 each (includes shipping costs)]
Jest for Janeites, by Gene C. Gill
This gently priced collection of hilarious cartoons by JASNA-NY’s Gene Gill sends up the sequels, the prequels, the films, and even ourselves. Grab copies of this book for yourself and as a stocking stuffer for friends! [$11.00 each (includes shipping costs)]
11.20.2008
PBS Masterpiece Classics Schedule
Gay Mohrbacher of WGBH emailed this Spring's PBS Masterpiece Classics schedule:
January 4 and 11th: Tess of the D'Urbervilles
January 18 and 25th: Wuthering Heights
Feb 1 and 8th: Sense and Sensibility (from last season)
February 15 and 22nd: Oliver Twist
March 15 and 22nd: David Copperfield
March 29 to April 26: Little Dorrit
May 3: The Old Curiosity Shop
January 4 and 11th: Tess of the D'Urbervilles
January 18 and 25th: Wuthering Heights
Feb 1 and 8th: Sense and Sensibility (from last season)
February 15 and 22nd: Oliver Twist
March 15 and 22nd: David Copperfield
March 29 to April 26: Little Dorrit
May 3: The Old Curiosity Shop
11.19.2008
East PA has cards for Christmas
It is a truth universally acknowledged that an avowed Janeite must be in want of a Christmas card to send to friends.
A sepia-toned picture of the author, holding a green- and red-tinted sprig of holly, is the cover of the card. The text reads: Wishing you all the gaiety that the season can bring.
Ten cards with matching envelopes are priced at $10.00 (U.S. dollars) per shrink-wrapped pack.
Download the order form
Send order form and payment to: JASNA Eastern Pennsylvania Region P.O Box 156 Oreland, PA 19075-0156
Quantities are limited. Please allow up to one week for delivery.
Thank you for supporting the Eastern Pennsylvania Region of JASNA. All proceeds are applied to member benefits.
*Product not yet available to Pennsylvania residents.
A sepia-toned picture of the author, holding a green- and red-tinted sprig of holly, is the cover of the card. The text reads: Wishing you all the gaiety that the season can bring.
Ten cards with matching envelopes are priced at $10.00 (U.S. dollars) per shrink-wrapped pack.
Download the order form
Send order form and payment to: JASNA Eastern Pennsylvania Region P.O Box 156 Oreland, PA 19075-0156
Quantities are limited. Please allow up to one week for delivery.
Thank you for supporting the Eastern Pennsylvania Region of JASNA. All proceeds are applied to member benefits.
*Product not yet available to Pennsylvania residents.
11.18.2008
Review of R. Hill's Sanditon Mystery
Here is the link to the New York Times Book Review (Nov 16) of Reginald Hill's new mystery which takes off on Sanditon. If you missed it, or don't get the NYT - click on this link and scroll down to the article so named.
If Austen Wrote E-Mail
If Austen Wrote E-Mail
11.17.2008
Dec 6 Cream Ridge Birthday Celebration
Celebrate Jane's Birthday with a toast by touring and sampling at the Cream Ridge Winery on Dec 6. Our group will gather together at 1pm to raise a toast. There is no cost for this event, however the gift shop is a great place to pick up holiday goodies for the season.
Please RSVP to our email or call Meredith at the phone number listed in the newsletter.
Please RSVP to our email or call Meredith at the phone number listed in the newsletter.
Jane Austen & Baseball! Aaah Batter!
Janeite Barbara reports: Thursday Nov 13th Comedy Center- The Colbert Report- he mentioned Jane Austen & the English discovering baseball not the Americans.- He said in Northanger Abbey that Jane wrote about baseball and then showed Colbert at a rainy window and looking out for "Mr. Darcy." To see the video, click on this link provided by JASNA-NY: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZhgLhhXFL4
JASNA-NY invites you...Dress in the Regency Period
BIRTHDAY MEETING - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14
at 2:00 p.m. General Society Library, 20 West 44th Street
(between Fifth & Sixth)
We are delighted that the well known designer and fashion historian, Daniel Cole, will present an illustrated talk on Regency clothing explaining many of the intriguing mysteries of both women's and men's clothing.
What, for example, are half-boots? Were women's dresses actually wetted down to make them cling? Why were knee britches for formal attire and pantaloons for daytime? These and many other fascinating facts about clothing in Jane Austen's time will be explored. And, as a special treat, members of our own Juvenilia will model examples of Regency clothing selected by Mr. Cole from the Theater Development Fund's Costume Collection. What would such a meeting be without members in costume? This is your opportunity to show off your Regency era finery. So, come and enjoy a delicious tea, small groups "talking Jane", and a birthday toast to Jane Austen herself on her 233rd birthday!
You click on Registration Form to print the form from there. If you have any questions, please email us at http://us.mc564.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=jasnany@yahoo.com
at 2:00 p.m. General Society Library, 20 West 44th Street
(between Fifth & Sixth)
We are delighted that the well known designer and fashion historian, Daniel Cole, will present an illustrated talk on Regency clothing explaining many of the intriguing mysteries of both women's and men's clothing.
What, for example, are half-boots? Were women's dresses actually wetted down to make them cling? Why were knee britches for formal attire and pantaloons for daytime? These and many other fascinating facts about clothing in Jane Austen's time will be explored. And, as a special treat, members of our own Juvenilia will model examples of Regency clothing selected by Mr. Cole from the Theater Development Fund's Costume Collection. What would such a meeting be without members in costume? This is your opportunity to show off your Regency era finery. So, come and enjoy a delicious tea, small groups "talking Jane", and a birthday toast to Jane Austen herself on her 233rd birthday!
You click on Registration Form to print the form from there. If you have any questions, please email us at http://us.mc564.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=jasnany@yahoo.com
11.15.2008
Jane Austen sites on Google Earth
Follow this link http://lucialmr.googlepages.com/JA-in-GE.html to see all the great JA sites on Google Earth. A fantastic way to see our favorite author's work through today's technology.
11.13.2008
Tea Time Magazine spread devoted to Jane
Tea Time Magazine: We salute the peerless Jane Austen and celebrate the English tradition of Boxing Day. Join us as we raise our teacups in toast to the splendor of the holiday season! www.teatimemagazine.com
11.12.2008
Exhibit at Winterthur
Starting November 1, 2008, Winterthur will be hosting an exhibition entitled "Feeding Desire: Design and Tools of the Table 1500-2005", a time period which encompasses the Regency time period, and will likely include pieces of silverware that are no longer commonly used.
11.11.2008
Twilight in Austen's world
There is a distinct connection between the new series Twilight and our fave author...but don't take my word for it...http://janeaustensworld.wordpress.com/2008/09/28/twilight-and-the-jane-austen-connection/
11.09.2008
An Alternative View...Take with grain of salt-huge grain of salt
#69: Enough With The Jane Austen Worship
I like Jane Austen as much as the next novel-writing-and-reading middle-aged woman, which is to say, a lot. Which is really to say, way, way too much.
Do we actually need a whole genre of books about modern Jane Austen lovers, entire clothing lines devoted to Jane Austen wear, multiple tour companies eager to guide you through Jane Austen locales? How about lessons in how to take tea, dance, cook, garden, and of course write a la Jane Austen? There are Jane Austen Festivals and Jane Austen book groups, Jane Austen dolls and Jane Austen tee shirts, Jane Austen movies and Jane Austen bloggers.
http://hownottoactold.wordpress.com/2008/07/18/69-enough-with-the-jane-austen-worship/
I like Jane Austen as much as the next novel-writing-and-reading middle-aged woman, which is to say, a lot. Which is really to say, way, way too much.
Do we actually need a whole genre of books about modern Jane Austen lovers, entire clothing lines devoted to Jane Austen wear, multiple tour companies eager to guide you through Jane Austen locales? How about lessons in how to take tea, dance, cook, garden, and of course write a la Jane Austen? There are Jane Austen Festivals and Jane Austen book groups, Jane Austen dolls and Jane Austen tee shirts, Jane Austen movies and Jane Austen bloggers.
http://hownottoactold.wordpress.com/2008/07/18/69-enough-with-the-jane-austen-worship/
11.07.2008
A Jane Austen Christmas Event in Mahwah-12/10
Wednesday, Dec 10 7:00p to 8:30p at Mahwah Public Library, Mahwah, NJ
Join Carolyn Epstein (member of JASNA) for a discussion of how the characters in Jane Austen's books amused themselves during their social gatherings, the importance of music, word games, and cards, and "an Emma Christmas Eve"
Price: Free, registration required
Phone: (201) 529-7323
Age Suitability: All Ages
Carolyn Epstein teaches at St. Thomas Aquinas College in the English/Writing Department. She is a member of the Jane Austen Society of North America.
Registration necessary beginning November 10th
Event Website
Join Carolyn Epstein (member of JASNA) for a discussion of how the characters in Jane Austen's books amused themselves during their social gatherings, the importance of music, word games, and cards, and "an Emma Christmas Eve"
Price: Free, registration required
Phone: (201) 529-7323
Age Suitability: All Ages
Carolyn Epstein teaches at St. Thomas Aquinas College in the English/Writing Department. She is a member of the Jane Austen Society of North America.
Registration necessary beginning November 10th
Event Website
11.05.2008
Geography of Jane
Austen always names the county in which a novel’s action is set and often mentions cities and landmarks, though her villages and estates are invented. This section reproduces maps of the novels from Where’s Where in Jane Austen . . . and What Happens There, by Patrick Wilson, published by the Jane Austen Society of Australia. The maps include both real and fictional places, and the book provides information about more than 400 locations in Austen’s fiction. It is available for purchase on JASA’s web site.
11.03.2008
Jane Austen Tea in PA
December 6, 13
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Over The Teacup Teahouse
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
Join Jane Austen and her friends for old-fashioned Christmas caroling, followed by Afternoon Tea steeped in Ms. Austen’s world of romance, intrigue, and adventures. The author of Honor & Humility (a sequel to Pride & Prejudice) will transport you back to a time when civility reigned. For more information, call 717-737-5099, or visit http://www.overtheteacup.com/.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Over The Teacup Teahouse
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
Join Jane Austen and her friends for old-fashioned Christmas caroling, followed by Afternoon Tea steeped in Ms. Austen’s world of romance, intrigue, and adventures. The author of Honor & Humility (a sequel to Pride & Prejudice) will transport you back to a time when civility reigned. For more information, call 717-737-5099, or visit http://www.overtheteacup.com/.
11.01.2008
Ocean County-Feature Film Festival - Becoming Jane
Feature Film Festival - Becoming Jane
The story of Jane Austen’s romance with a lawyer, who may have inspired her character Mr. Darcy.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 time: 2:00 PM
venue: Ocean County Library - Manchester Branch
address: 21 Colonial Drive Manchester Township, NJ 08759
View map from:Ocean County Library - Manchester Branch
website:Click to visit the site
The story of Jane Austen’s romance with a lawyer, who may have inspired her character Mr. Darcy.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 time: 2:00 PM
venue: Ocean County Library - Manchester Branch
address: 21 Colonial Drive Manchester Township, NJ 08759
View map from:Ocean County Library - Manchester Branch
website:Click to visit the site
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)