Tryon Palace Hosts "Jane Austen in June"

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"Jane Austen in June" Jane Austen and her popular novels have become timeless classics over the past two centuries, including "Pride and Prejudice" - celebrating its 200th anniversary this year! Join Tryon Palace, the Jane Austen Society of North America's North Carolina regional group, and the Regency Assembly of North Carolina as we celebrate Jane Austen, her great work, and explore what life was like for eastern North Carolinians at the time of Austen's novels. The day will include special "All about Tea" tours, regency era dance classes, a special guest speaker, historic craft activities and games, and regency era tours of the Stanly House. 2nd Saturdays 2013, sponsored by the NC Department of Cultural Resources, combine arts, heritage and fun on June 08, July 13, and August 10. Individual admission varies for Jane Austen in June events. See individual listings below for more details. Special events for June 8 include: The Regency Era in Eastern North Carolina Crafting and Gaming in the Regency Era Dancing in the Regency - Dance Classes "All about Tea" Tour and Tea Jane Austen Society of North America Presents Special Lecture on Pride and Prejudice

More Netherfield Ball Photos are Available for Your Perusal

Photos taken at "The Netherfield Ball" by a Belmont University photographer are available  at the following site:  http://belmontphoto.smugmug.com/College-of-Arts-and-Sciences/2013-Eventsarts/Netherfield-Ball/27963736_rkXf6j#!i=2360644568&k=wfcKnZW.

Netherfield Ball: Middle TN JASNA Stylishly Celebrates the 200th Anniversary of Pride and Prejudice

"Netherfield Ball" program

The Middle Tennessee Chapter of JASNA recently celebrated the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice by holding its own "Netherfield Ball" in the grand salon of the Belmont Mansion on Friday evening, February 8.  Approximately 40 college undergraduates enrolled in Austen-related courses taught by Belmont University professor, Doug Murray, and Vanderbilt professor, Andrea Hearn, danced traditional English country dances alongside a large contingent of local JASNA members.

 Bridget McAdam(l) and Lucy Frye (r)  are escorted into

the Belmont Mansion by handsome Belmont gentlemen 

who have probably come to their first English country dance

ball. 

Ball organizers Jo Ann Staples and Doug Murray 

greet ballgoers in the elegant foyer of the 

Belmont Mansion.
 

To formally begin the festivities, master of ceremonies, Doug Murray,  introduced Belmont Mansion director, Mark Brown, who made some interesting historical remarks about the Belmont Mansion and its original owner, Adelicia Acklen. Following these remarks, caller Susan Kevra, along with musicians Al and Emily Cantrell, ably led the enthsiastic dancers with clear directions and lively music.

Caller Susan Kevra (r) waits for the music to begin

with Norah Glickstein (l).

Belmont University students provided refreshments made from recipes often used during the Regency period including: white soup (mentioned by Mr. Bingley in Pride and Prejudice), carrot fritters and rout drops.  The dancers' attire ranged from 21st century mohawk hairstyles, 4" spiked heels and mini-skirts to neo-classically coiffed hairstyles with pearls and plumage, elegant empire-style silk dresses, and elaborate cravats.  Clearly, Jane Austen's influence as well as English country dancing never go out of style!

Every gown was more colorful than the next!
(l to r:  Caroline Davis, Bridget McAdam, Lucy Frye and Debbie Carroll.)

 Debbie Carroll (r) and her sister are "belles of the ball."
 

Roberta Maguire and Phil  Staples chat in between dances.

Marie Miesel (l) and Rebecca Jordan (r)  model
dresses that would be the envy of
the Bennett sisters!

What would Jane Austen think of this 21st century Belmont 

student (with his mohawk haircut)?

A dance begins.

Netherfield Ball is SOLD OUT!

Due to numerous early reservations made for the "Netherfield Ball" scheduled for 7:00 pm on  Friday, Feb. 8,  at Belmont University, Middle TN JASNA reports that the ball's registration is at capacity . No one without prior reservations will be admitted to the ball on Friday evening.  Middle TN JASNA regrets any inconvenience this might cause those who wish to participate in the ball, but safety considerations dictate that numbers must be held at capacity.

Your Invitation to Middle TN JASNA's "Netherfield Ball"

You Are Invited

To the

Netherfield Ball

Celebrating the 200^th Anniversary of the Publication of

Pride and Prejudice

To Be Held

February 8, 2013

7:00-10:00 p.m.

At

Belmont Mansion

There will be a small admission charge of $5 per person to cover the costs at Belmont. Please bring a treat (finger foods are best) to be served at the intermission. Water and punch will be provided.

Parking will be available nearby on the campus. A map showing the locations for parking and the entrance to the mansion will be coming soon.

We will have live music and an experienced English country dance caller. No previous dance experience is needed. If you would like to try out English country dancing before the ball, visit the website http://nashvillecountrydancers.org/ to learn about local dances.

You are welcome to bring a partner, but it is not necessary - Jane Austen herself mentions standing up to dance with another lady in one of her letters. Period attire is also welcome, but not required.

Kindly RSVP to jo.a.staples@vanderbilt.edu. We are looking forward to seeing many of you on the dance floor!



Save the date for the NETHERFIELD BALL at Belmont University!

 

Please mark your calendars for the Netherfield Ball on Friday, February 8, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at Belmont Mansion. More information about parking, refreshments, and so on, will be coming soon.

Polish up your dancing slippers, order your shoe-roses, and get ready for an evening of lovely period music and dancing. Period costumes, previous dance experience, and partners are all welcome, but not required. We will have a professional caller who is very good at working with dancers of all experience levels, including beginners.

Hope to see you there.

Netherfield Ball Committee

Louisville Region Hosts 6th Annual Jane Austen Festival in July, 2013!



6^th Annual Jane Austen Festival

July 20 & 21, 2013

10 a.m. – 5:00p.m. each day

Admission $12

Historic Locust Grove

561 Blankenbaker Lane

Louisville, KY 40207

502-897-9845

Join us as we celebrate the bicentenary of Pride & Prejudice!

 

Regency Style Show, Regency Emporium, Four Course Afternoon Tea,

Grand Ball, Workshops, a Duel between Gentlemen, Bare Knuckle Boxing Demonstration, Music & other entertainment and a NEW theatrical presentation – Elizabeth & Darcy-A Love Story,

Plus an encampment of His Majesty’s Royal Navy

Plan to attend in Regency attire!

 On Saturday a Regency Promenade will take place in an effort to break the Guinness Book World Record number of people in Regency attire

 

Sponsored by: Greater Louisville Region, Jane Austen Society of North America

www.jasnalouisville.com (to register, begins June 1)

 

 

6th Annual Jane Austen Festival, Saturday, July 20 & Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Historic Locust Grove, Louisville, Kentucky

The 6^rd Annual Jane Austen Festival will take place at beautiful Historic Locust Grove located at 561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY (www.locustgrove.org)

Inside the Visitors’ Center a four-course Afternoon Tea will take place each day and is $20 per person.  Also a Silent Auction of lovely Regency era items and Jane Austen memorabilia will be offered.

Back by popular demand is the special children’s tea which will take place on Sunday afternoon at the last tea time.  Children aged 4-12 are invited to attend with an adult and have their own special menu sure to please.  They will have their photo taken with Mr. Darcy & Miss Elizabeth Bennett, have a regency themed craft project, and take home their own pretty cup and saucer-all for $15.00

“The Shoppes of “Meryton” will be set-up outside and will have vendors from throughout the Midwest and Canada who specialize in Regency era wares such as fabric, shoes, bonnets, patterns, jewelry, tea sets, tea and much, much more! 

New this year, “Elizabeth & Darcy-A Love Story, a play written by Greater Louisville member, Alana Gillett.   The 45 minute presentation requires a separate ticket ($10). 

Also new, a Regency Promenade on Saturday. Come dress in your Regency attire as we attempt to break the Guinness Book World Record number of people in Regency attire.  $1 per person registration fee, which will be donated to the Jane Austen House Museum in Chawton, England.

Engage with the crew of the HMS Acasta, members of His Majesty’s Royal Navy who will demonstrate the real lives of sailors as they go about their business, ie signal flag demo, playing cricket, sextant demos and more!

The log and stone buildings on the grounds will host the Regency men’s club called the “Hellfire Club”, and The Earl of Sandwich snack shop. Common Stock Entertainment will entertain young and old alike with shadow puppets, old-fashioned, kid-friendly peep shows, and other 18^th century entertainments.

 Other talks and demonstrations to be held under the tent include “Dressing Mr. Darcy” and the ever-popular Regency Style show.  While a display of Regency fashion will be located in the Grand Parlor in the house all-day both days.

At the Village Green each day demonstrations of Bare Knuckle Boxing, a Duel Between Gentlemen and a Fencing Demonstration.

A Grand Ball will take place on Saturday, July 20 in conjunction with the local English Country Dance Society at Spalding University.   Advance reservation required ($20 per person) and not included with festival admission.

Workshops will be offered: Regency Capote Bonnet, Regency Straw Poke Bonnet and Turbans Through Time. ($30, $30 & $25 each)

Admission to the festival is $12 each day and includes admission to the ca. 1790 Locust Grove, a National Historic Landmark.  Recently intensive research and restoration has completely changed the interior of the home to the period when Revolutionary War hero, George Rogers Clark, lived in the House, 1809-1818.

The Greater Louisville Region of the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) was founded in July of 2007.  They meet monthly at Historic Locust Grove. The Jane Austen Festival has become a very successful event with approximately 1,700 attending from 18 states and Canada in 2012.

 For information about JASNA, visit www.jasna.org  and to purchase tickets for workshops, the ball, afternoon tea and admission, visit www.jasnalouisville.com   On-line pre-registration begins June 1^st.

Media questions can be forwarded to Bonny Wise, Regional Coordinator at wises4@insightbb.com or call 502-727-3917 (cell)   Mrs. Wise can provide high res photos and is available for interviews.