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Jane Austen Society of North America
Maryland
Regional Coordinator: Carol Pippen, 205 Charmuth Road, Timonium, MD 21093
This year we are celebrating Jane Austen’s 236th birthday and the 200th anniversary of the publication of her first novel, Sense and Sensibility. You are cordially invited to join the party.
When: Saturday, December 3, 2011, at Noon
Where: InterContinental Harbor Court, 550 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Featuring: Lunch in Hamptons (See the menu below.)
Followed by: Literary Allusions in Jane Austen
“Well, Marianne,” said Elinor, as soon as he had left them, “for one morning I think you have done pretty well. You have already ascertained Mr. Willoughby’s opinion in almost every matter of importance. You know what he thinks of Cowper and Scott; you are certain of his estimating their beauties as he ought, and you have received every assurance of his admiring Pope no more than is proper.”
Books and authors were very important to Jane Austen’s wonderful characters. Whether they are making love by sharing poetry or boring their listeners to tears with moral doctrines, Jane's characters read, care about what they read, and talk to each other about books and ideas.
Our own JASNA Maryland members have gotten together to share with you their insights on the many authors and works who inspired Jane Austen. We will hear from Nancy Magnuson discussing some of the books in the Goucher collection which Jane Austen read, Rena Kelly introducing us to Fanny Burney and her influence on Pride and Prejudice, Karen Hornig tackling Udolpho and the mysteries of Northanger Abbey, Phyllis Hersh sharing insights on Sense and Sensibility, and Katherine Rylaarsdam playing the role of Mr. Collins reading us sermons. (Don’t gape like Lydia; it’s not Fordyce!) We will also hear from Rita Baker-Schmidt on her beloved Persuasion. It should be an action-packed hour.
Elinor lost no time in bringing her business forward . . .
Emulate Elinor. If you want to join our party, make haste and return the portion below with your check, $32 per person, payable to JASNA Baltimore, by November 28th to:
Rena Kelly, Roland Park Place #658, 830 W. 40th Street, Baltimore, MD 21211-2179
Questions? Call Rena (410) 243-5332.
Marianne, to the surprise of her sister, determined on dining with them.
I am determined to dine and celebrate. Please reserve ____ spaces for me.
Name: ________________________ Guest(s): ______________________________
Phone Number: _________________ Email Address: ________________________
Entrée:_________________________________________________________________
Jane Austen Society of North America
Maryland
InterContinental Harbor Court
Hamptons
December 3, 2011
Menu
First Course
Chesapeake Greenhouse Bouquet of Lolla Rosa Fuji Apples,
Candied Walnuts, Crumbled Blue Cheese and Cider Vinaigrette
Second Course
Please choose one of the following
BLT, Fresh Sliced Tomato, Applewood Bacon, Bibb Lettuce on Sourdough Bread
or
Freshly Grilled Vegetable with Melted Mozzarella Cheese on Focaccia
or
Roast Beef, Boursin & Arugala on Toasted Croissant
Third Course
Tiramisu with Mocha Sauce
Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Hot Tea and Iced Tea
Free valet parking is available at the entrance to the InterContinental Harbor Court. Your parking ticket will be validated during lunch. Or you may park in the garage; entrance is on Lee Street. This is an independent garage and there is a parking fee.
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