Category Archives: 2008
Anne-mania goes global; Canada’s most famous literary export is being feted around the world
Anne-mania goes global; Canada’s most famous literary export is being feted around the world The Japanese, on the other hand, emphasize Annes almost mystical worship of nature and Montgomerys lyrical descriptions of the Island because those aspects of the novel … Continue reading
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Centenary Events in Japan
The following information is provided to us by Yuka Kajihara, who invites interested persons to contact her directly. Whether you are aware or not, there are numerous of Anne-related events happening in Japan! Recently I was asked to provide a … Continue reading
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Further Chronicles of My Inbox
I’ve received e-mail notifications of the following exhibit, conference, and play series: From Irene Gammel: A notification that the “Reflecting on Anne of Green Gables” exhibit, co-curated by June Creelman and Irene Gammel, opened on 4 June 2008 at Library … Continue reading
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Radio Interview and Roundtable
I will be interviewed by Line Boily on her radio show Les arts et les autres on Monday, 2 June 2008, at 1:05 EST, on Radio-Canada 1 (French-language CBC). The topic is Anne of Green Gables and I will be … Continue reading
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New theatre festival takes root in L.M. Montgomery’s Avonlea
Posted today at CBC.ca: A new theatre festival soon to begin in Cavendish, P.E.I., will present a suite of plays dating from the lifetime of Lucy Maud Montgomery, the author of Anne of Green Gables. The Island community, already a … Continue reading
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Alumni & Friends – Get Involved | University of Guelph
Just found this upcoming event for anyone in the Guelph area… Alumni & Friends – Get Involved | University of Guelph Wednesday, May 21, 2008: AIA Annual Spring Luncheon Join the Alumni-In-Action at their Spring Luncheon in the Arboretum. This … Continue reading
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Article: “Mining Montgomery”
A recent article in the Telegraph-Journal, “Mining Montgomery,” reviews Elizabeth Epperly’s recent book Imagining Anne and includes several scans from the book. Thanks to Donna Campbell for sending it my way.
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Anne of Green Gables: A Literary Icon at 100: Exhibit Opening & Symposium
SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2008 Lillooet Room (Exhibit) & Dobson Room (Symposium) Irving Barber Learning Center University of British Columbia Library Organized by Ryerson University’s Modern Literature & Culture Research Center With the Support of the Social Sciences and Research Council … Continue reading
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Chronicles of My Inbox
Today I received notices of three separate L.M. Montgomery events and exhibits and a video. From Mary Beth Cavert (Minnesota): A link to a page devoted to details and photos of the L.M. Montgomery Literary Society’s first Anne event; From … Continue reading
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More News on Gammel Book and Exhibit
The “Anne of Green Gables: A Literary Icon at 100″ exhibit is now open to the public at Spadina Museum: Historic House and Gardens (285 Spadina Road, open Tuesday to Sunday, 12:00 – 5:00 PM) until September 2. Be sure … Continue reading
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