Back issues of Persuasions on sale. The region has acquired limited quantities of JASNA’s literary journal Persuasions, ranging from No.17 in 1995 to the current issue, No.34. Each contains articles that were presented at the previous year’s Annual General Meeting. So if you have gaps in your collection, you can fill them now. Review the list at “Persuasions for sale“. (The list is two pages, so scroll down.) Contact Kerri Spennicchia at kspennic@ix.netcom.com to purchase. All proceeds benefit JASNA–NY Metro.
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In Memoriam: Rowland McMaster
In Memoriam:
Rowland McMaster, Husband of Noted Scholar and JASNA Member Juliet McMaster, Has Died.
Lizzie Bennet Diaries to do Emma Next
“Lizzie Bennet Diaries” Team Will Take On Jane Austen’s Emma Next
And finally, this also from our NYC colleagues, who keep close track of these things: After scoring one of the biggest Web series hits of 2012 with “The Lizzie Bennet Diaries,” Streamy winner Bernie Su is ready to turn another Jane Austen classic—Emma—into a witty, teen-friendly vlog (video blog). To wit: http://www.tubefilter.com/2013/08/02/emma-approved-bernie-su-jane-austen-lizzie-bennet-diaries.
Workshops at the Morris Jumel Mansion
Workshops at the Morris Jumel Mansion
Should you be in New York City next week, the Morris Jumel Mansion is offering a pair of Regency workshops: (1) a Regency makeup workshop on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and (2) a Regency dance workshop on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visit the mansion’s website: http://www.morrisjumel.org.
Chawton House Library seeking Librarian
The Chawton House Library is seeking an experienced professional librarian to join its diverse team following the appointment of the current post holder to a senior library role in Australia. This is a great time to join the charity as it celebrates its 1oth year of operation. It has developed significantly over the last decade, has gained an international reputation and is building on this success with exciting and ambitious plans for the future. For more information, visit http://www.chawtonhouse.org/?page_id=57728