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Betsy-Tacy News Bolts from the Blue
On this page you will find notices of current events and other Betsy-Tacy related news.
Victorian Lawn Party
Thank you to all who attended the lawn party on Saturday, June 5th.
We regret that due to the rain that brought some activities indoors,
many of you were not able to get the full tour of Betsy's house.
Please accept our sincere apology. We invite you to come back
another time. If you still have your ticket, bring it with you and we will honor it.
Thank you for your understanding!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
Sibley Park in Mankato
(Page Park in Deep Valley)
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Betsy Meets Laura - July 17, 2010
LauraPalooza - Partnering with the Betsy-Tacy Society
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Betsy-Tacy houses designated National Literary Landmarks
The childhood homes of Maud Hart Lovelace and Frances "Bick" Kenney have been designated National Literary Landmarks by the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division of the American Library Association. Funding for the plaques was made possible through an Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund grant. The Betsy-Tacy Society held a dedication ceremony on May 20, 2010. Click here for more photos.
Betsy-Tacy houses designated Literary Landmarks by ALTAFF - Jillian Kalonick - American Libraries Magazine - May 28, 2010
Betsy and Tacy Houses dedication inspires Return to Past - Pat Christman - The Free Press - May 21, 2010
Literary Landmarks A Boon - Our View - The Free Press - May 21, 2010
Minnesota, Hail to Thee - Cheryl Harness blog - May 21, 2010
Betsy-Tacy Houses Dedicated as Literary Landmarks - Heather Ivester blog - May 18, 2010
Betsy-Tacy houses named literary landmarks - Tanner Kent - The Free Press - May 6, 2010
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Share Your Betsy-Tacy Story!
Check out the new feature on our website. Click on the Share Stories button found at the top of this page. We invite you to share your Betsy-Tacy stories or experiences with us. Tell us why you like the Betsy-Tacy books and what they mean to you or tell us about your visit to Mankato (Deep Valley) and the Betsy-Tacy houses. Did you meet Maud - if so, tell us about it! We want to hear from you.
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Out of Print Books Available
Looking for the Betsy-Tacy Companion or a hardcover copy of Carney's House Party?
Several NEW out of print books were donated to be used to raise funds for the Betsy-Tacy Society.
Your purchase helps support the BTS. Click on the links below for more information.
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Preview the new covers for Emily of Deep Valley, Carney's House Party and Winona's Pony Cart
Release date - October 12, 2010
Coming soon - Watch for details to order pre-publication
Deep Valley Book Release Party - October 16, 2010
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NOW BACK IN PRINT!
The Betsy-Tacy high school books - $14.95 ea.
These new Harper Perenial Modern Classic editions feature two novels in one volume, original cover artwork by Vera Neville, and forewords by bestselling authors Meg Cabot, Laura Lippman and Anna Quindlen.
The Black Angels was Maud's first novel, published in 1926 and has been out of print for years. Set in Minnesota in the 1860s, "The Black Angels" is the name given to a family who are passionate about singing. These musical prodigies decide to organize a concert troupe and start out with a covered wagon to the the country and make their fortunes. This historical fiction novel was based on the Andrews Opera Troupe who played in hundreds of communities in the Midwest during the mid-late 1800s. Click here to read the author's description.
Limited edition - Get your copy now! $12.95 Order by mail or on-line
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ATTENTION BTS MEMBERS -
Members - If you have not yet paid your 2010 dues, please renew today so you don't miss an issue!
Reminder - annual membership runs from Jan. 1st to Dec. 31st.
If your membership status is current, all you need to do is create a password to access the “members only” pages of our site. If your membership has expired, it will not allow you to create a password until a new expiration date has been entered.
MEMBERS: We need your current e-mail address if you wish to receive special announcements or coupons for shop specials. If you have provided us with your e-mail address and you don't receive announcements from us, you may need to check to be sure our messages are not getting caught in your spam filter and then please be sure to add BTS@betsy-tacysociety.org to your list of accepted e-mails.
__________________________________- Bricks for Betsy's House - Paver Fundraiser
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Betsy-Tacy events across the country
Send us news of your upcoming Betsy-Tacy events
August 7, 2010 - BTS Chicago Chapter meets in Oak Park, IL. Click here for more information
September 9-10, 2010 - Minnesota Shorts Festival of Plays, Mankato, MN. From over 100 submissions, "Commencement Day," a Betsy-Tacy play written by Daryl Hrdlicka, was selected as a finalist and will be performed at the Fitzgerald Theater. Click here for more information.
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Betsy-Tacy Calendar of Events
