Showing posts with label jane austen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jane austen. Show all posts

Friday, September 23, 2011

Belgrave's Literary Lunch - Enter the World of Jane Austen

To recreate the world of Jane Austen actor Lise Rodgers has undertaken considerable research. Lise will share her knowledge and love of Jane Austen’s works in this enjoyable lunch.

Lise Rodgers has worked in theatre, film and television in addition to winning awards for her audio book readings. Lise will be performing as Jane Austen in a series of presentations for the Johnston Collection later this year.

When: Thursday 29th September 12:30pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: $10 includes lunch
Bookings essential phone 97547266 or book online - Jane Austen

Cheers, Maryanne

Friday, September 11, 2009

Eastern Regional Libraries presents At Home with Jane Austen

Using Jane Austen’s own words actress Lise Rodgers recreates the world of Georgian England.

Lise Rodgers is an accomplished Melbourne actress whose interest in the world and characters of Jane Austen, is the inspiration behind her series of "Jane" performances.

When: Sunday 20th September 10am
Where: Rose Cottage Restaurant, 251 Olinda-Monbulk Rd, Monbulk
Cost: $20 includes a delicious brunch
Bookings essential phone 98006409

Cheers, Maryanne

Thursday, May 07, 2009

The Eastern Regional Library Show 6th May 2009

Library staff members Lesley Conway and Pia Butcher run a radio show each Wednesday 12:05pm-12:45pm on Eastern FM 98.1 called The Eastern Regional Library Show. Tune in next Wednesday for a great show.

On 6th May show

There's always something new to write about Jane Austen. One of the latest is Jane's fame by Claire Harman. This is not a conventional autobiography, but about how the novels which were considered modest and genteel, not in great demand during the nineteenth century, have been revisited and reassessed in the twentieth century and become enduringly popular. The novels were not published under her name, but by 'A Lady', and were considered "women's reading" until her nephew published A memoir of Jane Austen : and other family recollections in 1870. From that time interest has grown, critics and academics were converted, in the 1970's she was claimed by the feminist movement, and from the 1980's many television and film adaptations have been made. Many of these are on DVD in our collection, or available from other libraries. Lyn mentioned that one of the most recent fiction attempts to continue the story of some of our favourite characters is the Pride and Prejudice and the Zombies. Not my cup of tea, but there are many other options including The Jane Austen Bookclub, the series by Stephanie Barron which features Jane as a detective and Darcy and Elizabeth : nights and days at Pemberley by Linda Berdoll.

The second book Lyn reviewed today was A winter's tale by Trisha Ashley, which is one of my favourite types of relaxing reading. An English woman in her mid 40's inherits an old haunted house deep in the country, and discovers a new purpose to her life, lots of quirky local characters, and several suitors, including Seth the brooding gardener. The author has a lot of fun with references to other novels, like Cold Comfort Farm, which makes this an ideal read for a chilly winter afternoon, by the fire or the heater.

Music today was from the soundtrack of the movie The songcatcher, which is available on CD, DVD and as a novel.

---- Lesley

Friday, October 26, 2007

Getting Dressed with Jane

From her head to her toes, from her chemise to her hose, Lise Rodgers recreates the world of Jane Austen through costume.

Join us for champagne and nibbles in the garden, and a delicious evening with Lise and Jane!

When: Friday 9th November 7:30pm
Where: Miller’s Homestead, Cnr Melrose Crt and Dorrigo Dve, The Basin
Cost: $10.00
Bookings essential phone 98011422 or your local Eastern Regional Libraries branch.

Book now as there are only a few spaces left.

Cheers, Maryanne