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When you are not enjoying the view of the sea, like Sanditon’s, “dancing & sparkling in Sunshine & Freshness,” you may select from a panoply of special events: intriguing workshops, tea-time lectures, informative talks, fireside chats, and performances “which have only genius, wit and taste to recommend them.”
Special Interest Sessions and the Marquee Event are free of charge; others will require a paid ticket. Please check again soon for additional offerings, detailed descriptions, prices, and times.
Special Interest Sessions
Seminar
Andrea Hearn, Professor of English, Vanderbilt University, TN
Elizabeth Heffington, Lipscomb University, TN
Natalie Hewitt, Hope International University, CA
Bring your draft curricula to this exciting workshop, involving idea sharing among instructors on effective methods of teaching Austen’s novels.
Informative Talks
Deborah Barnum, JASNA Vermont Region
Holly Field, JASNA Illinois, Greater Chicago Region
Lynn Sherick, Chair, JASNA Churches Committee
The JASNA International Visitor Program
Marilyn Francus, West Virginia University, WV and Chair, JASNA International Visitor Program
Grace Castor-Scheufler (pen name Maria Grace), JASNA Greater Houston Region
Diana Birchall, JASNA Southwest Region
Abigail Reynolds, JASNA Wisconsin Region
Carol Roberts (pen name Suzan Lauder), JASNA British Columbia, Victoria Region
Fireside Chats
A take on the enormously popular “Jane and Jammies” at the 2004 AGM in Los Angeles, these delightful small group gatherings are meant to foster casual conversations about Austen-related topics. Below are a few that will take place either bonfire-side on the beach, or in the fireside rooms within the hotel grounds.
James Ashley., California Institute of Technology, CA
Tim Bullamore, Jane Austen’s Regency World Magazine
Jackie Mijares, JASNA Southwest Region
Spiritual/Musical Service
Amanda Jacobs, Composer, Playwright, and Educator, JASNA New York, Central and Western Region
Marquee Event
Peter Graham, Virginia Tech, VA
Ticketed Events
Preconference Highlight
Juliet McMaster, Distinguished University Professor Emerita, University of Alberta, AB
Performances
William A. Phillips, JASNA Greater Chicago Region
Katie Marshall, JASNA Washington DC Region
Debra Miller, JASNA Greater Chicago Region
Diana Birchall and Syrie James, JASNA Southwest Region
Los Angeles Improv Theatre
Regency Style: Fashion & Décor Tea
Kristin Zohn, Executive Director, Costume Society of America,
and Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
Clarissa Esguerra, Assistant Curator of Costumes & Textiles, Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Interactive Theatre
Workshops, Ticketed Events
Judee Pronovost
Suzi Oberman
Annmarie Thomas