A Day with Jane Austen

SATURDAY, June 1st, 2013 11:00am-4:00pm / $35.00

The Jane Austen Society of North America - Ohio North Coast AND the Ladies of Victoriana Tea Society invite you to celebrate the life of the world's favorite author with a day of fun and informative biographical programs, capped off by a visit from Jane herself!


Cynthia Lundeen, Milliner, otherwise known to JASNA members as “the wonderful hat lady” will be giving a short talk about hats in Austen’s time, and she’ll have her hats at the event as well! We also will have a visit by Jane Austen herself!

Debra Miller is the new director of programs for JASNA Greater Chicago Region. She is also an actress who performs professionally as Jane Austen. People who have seen her work rave about her dedication to authenticity and her depth of knowledge.

Our own distinguished member JoAnne Podis will be talking about the way Jane Austen has been presented in the recent film Becoming Jane. JoAnne teaches film courses at Ursuline. If you have seen her speak at a JASNA meeting, you know how interesting her presentations can be. JoAnne will talk about some things the filmmakers did right and some things they did wrong as far as presenting biographical information about Austen. She’ll also share some inside information about the film. We hope to have a lively conversational Q&A!

Other members and guests will also step up to the microphone. So don’t delay – order your ticket today!

 

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Enjoy an Austen Themed Luncheon or your special Diet, and Complete the Day by Shopping in the Regency Emporium, featuring gifts and merchandise from:

Jane Austen Books  ~  Books, Stationery, Music
Cynthia Lundeen ~  Period Hats
Pure Hokum ~ Fine hand-painted gifts
Also shop for dresses by The Bohemian Belle and gourmet Austen-themed teas by Bingley's Teas.

The Amateur Theatrical

SUNDAY April 14, 2013 - 1:30-4:00 PM

We’re hosting an impromptu play from the JASNA Script Bank about preparations for Miss Georgiana Darcy’s wedding. Would you like to act? Please volunteer by email or call me (leave a message). We’ll make sure everyone who wants to act gets a turn, and if, like Miss Fanny Price, you decline, we know you’ll have a good time supporting the cast.

Send a message to jasnaonc@gmail.com or use the Contact Us form if you'd like to get a copy of the play before the meeting.

Who Was the Real Lady Susan?

Find out SUNDAY March 3, 2013 - 1:30-4:00 PM

Please join us in welcoming special guest Dr. Rachel Carnell of Cleveland State University as guest speaker at our next meeting March 3, 2013 at the Solon Library. As the CSU English department's specialist in eighteenth-century British literature, Dr. Carnell has a wealth of information about Austen and her world to share. We’ll be given a special treat, as she’ll be previewing a new publication in which she interprets Lady Susan as covert political history. Did Austen’s writing hide criticisms of powerful political movers and shakers of her era? Is Lady Susan based on the Duchess of Marlborough? Professor Carnell will not only teach us more about one of Austen’s most memorable characters, but also enlighten us about some of the important historical figures whose famous (or infamous) exploits may have influenced her works.

Birthday Meeting

Join us for our yearly celebration of Jane Austen's life and literature. This year we will once again be joined by musicians Toad in the Hole and dance caller Carol Kopp. Bring your dancing shoes, or just come to watch the fun!

We will toast Jane with cake and light refreshments. Please join us!

NOTE: This program is open to the public and does not require registration.

If you have any questions, please contact us at jasnaonc@gmail.com.

Please do not call the Solon Library with your questions.

We hope to see you there!