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Before Downton Abbey – Where the Stars Shone
Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
by Winnefred Ann Frolik on Playing Around
Downton Abbey’s Season 3 will begin January 6, 2013, on PBS and excitement is growing. First Lady Michelle Obama, a big fan of the show,
P.D. James Tackles Jane Austen
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
by Charlene Giannetti on Reading Around
If imitation is indeed the highest form of flattery, Jane Austen is certainly blessed. Her novels have sold millions worldwide, been made into feature films,
Oscar 2011—Fair, Fickle, or Foul?
Saturday, February 26th, 2011
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
This is the one that counts. The Golden Globes may have the party with the most fun (drinking is allowed during the show), and the
The Morgan Library Celebrates Jane Austen
Monday, November 16th, 2009
by Carol Toscano on Playing Around
In a rare and exceptional exhibition of Jane Austen’s life and work, the Pierpont Morgan Library presents A Woman’s Wit: Jane Austen’s Life and Legacy
Dating In The Electronic Age—Know When to Pull The Plug
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
by Reid Goldstein on Living Around
Imagine Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy courting in the age of electronics. Would Lizzie have too much pride to immediately respond to his text message?
Forget Fandango! Stay Home for Great Movie Watching
Sunday, August 30th, 2009
by Michall Jeffers on Playing Around
By Michall Jeffers The price of movies has gone up, gas is wicked costly, and what do you think happens to all those germs people
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