"Jane Austen Spills the Tea"

Join your fellow Janeites at Marymount Manhattan College on the afternoon of Saturday, July 18th, for a tea party and lively, interactive presentation on social life in Regency England and early America.

Historians and educators Lena Ruth Yasutake and Christoph Yasutake will preside (in period costume, natch) at this elegant entertainment: serving black tea and delectable treats, both savory and sweet, on fine English china — teaching etiquette and popular card-games of the day — and "spilling the tea" (i.e. hot gossip!) from the letters of Jane Austen and the ladies of the Revolution.

We'll gather in The Commons on the third floor of Marymount Manhattan College, an ADA-accessible venue located at 221 East 71st St., New York City. Doors open and the program begins at 2:00 PM.

This event is a regional meeting of the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) New York Metropolitan Region. Like most of our gatherings, this one is open to JASNA members and non-members alike. If you are not yet a JASNA member, however, we encourage you to join! Learn more on our "about" page here.

Because the room will be configured with tea-tables, space for this meeting is especially limited: we encourage you to register early if you're planning to come. Registration will close on Friday, July 10th, or whenever all available places are filled.

As in our recent meetings, JASNA member and documentary filmmaker Mary Anne Rothberg will be recording some of our event. Participants who do not wish to be filmed are welcome to opt out.

Please email [email protected] with any dietary restrictions, as the presenters are eager to accommodate everyone.

And as always, please feel free to email us at [email protected] with any questions.

We look forward to seeing you in July!

MENU

Jane Austen's Black Tea Blend from Simpson & Vail
La Vostra prosecco
Savory tea sandwiches
Fresh scones
Crumpets
Walkers shortbread
Lemon cookies
Macarons
Strawberry jam
English lemon curd

With equivalent substitutions for those with dietary restrictions.

Lena Ruth Yasutake is an actor, director, and an educator with over 20 years of experience. An enthusiastic and dynamic presenter, she has channeled her passion for Austen into creating engaging, interactive programming about Austen’s life and work. She has presented educational programming at the Jane Austen Festival and the Morgan Library & Museum as well as libraries across the country. She is dedicated to sharing Austen with new, inclusive and diverse audiences as well as fellow Janeites. www.lenalovesausten.com

Christoph Yasutake has been a presenter and educator for over 20 years. He has co-hosted Jane Austen themed immersive retreats in Vermont and in Connecticut. An avid English Country Dancer, he has collaboratively organized three successful Jane Austen Regency Balls. An accomplished card player and gamer, he has translated his love of history and his more recent immersion in the Austen community into an expertise in Regency era card games. His enthusiasm shines through his teaching style as he guides beginners through the play of hands.