The New Orleans Chapter of the Women’s National Book Association, in cooperation with the Jefferson Parish Library, will present a panel discussion titled “Business Issues for Writers” at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.
Panelists and topics include:
Banking for Writers: James Schoen, senior VP at FB Bancorp. This involves separating business/personal finances, managing variable income with stable salaries, using dedicated accounts for tax savings (like for advances), and more.
Intellectual Property for Writers: Marie Breaux, private practice. Intellectual property for writers primarily involves copyright, which automatically protects original written works (books, articles, scripts) the moment they’re fixed in a tangible form, granting authors exclusive rights to copy, distribute and adapt them.
Advocacy for Writers: Gene is Menerary, co-founder of the ELLA Project, an acronym for Entertainment Law Legal Assistance. The organization provides proactive, pro bono legal work for low- to moderate-income artists, musicians and related nonprofits.
BEFORE MARRIAGE: Jessica Rareshide, a regular speaker at Jefferson Parish Libraries on the topics of resumes and finding the right job, will discuss “Eight Things to Know Before Getting Married” at 7 p.m. Jan. 22, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.
Rareshide is on marriage No. 3. She will talk about what she learned through her marriages and how they got her to where she is today, with a focus on comparing core values.
CELEBRATING JANE AUSTEN: The Jefferson Parish Library continues to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with a series of events at numerous libraries this January.
East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie
- Cyanotype painting, 2 p.m. Jan. 24: The photographic printing process produces a cyan-blue print. It uses a light-sensitive solution of ferric ammonium citrate and potassium ferricyanide. Objects or negatives are placed on treated paper and exposed to sunlight. The areas exposed to light turn blue, while covered areas remain white. After exposure, the print is rinsed in water to develop the image. This technique is known for its simplicity and distinctive blue color.
- 3D wax seals, 6 p.m. Jan. 24: 3D wax seals are decorative stamps used to create raised impressions in wax. They are often used for sealing letters, invitations and gifts to add a personal touch.
- “Pride and Prejudice” movie screening, 6 p.m. Jan. 28
Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road, Metairie
- Calligraphy workshop with Debbie Fleming, 2 p.m. Jan. 17
Lakeshore Library, 1000 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie
- Quilling workshop, 2 p.m. Jan. 27
West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey
- Cyanotype painting, 2 p.m. Jan. 17
- Tea tasting party, 6 p.m. Jan. 21
- “Pride and Prejudice” movie screening, 6 p.m. Jan 28
Westwego Library, 635 Fourth St., Westwego
- Austen-tacious Movie Club, Every Wednesday at 6 p.m.
- Perler Beads Austen edition, 2 p.m. Jan. 17
- Jane Austen Paint & Sip, 6 p.m. Jan. 22
Belle Terre Library, 5550 Belle Terre Road, Marrero
- “Austenland” movie screening, 2 p.m. Jan. 17.
- Calligraphy with Debbie Fleming — 6 p.m. Jan. 21.
- Water Color workshop, 2 p.m. Jan. 24.
- “Love and Friendship” movie screening, 6 p.m. Jan. 28.
FOR HISTORY BUFFS: Two upcoming talks range from colonial days dueling to the Depression-era crime spree of Bonnie and Clyde.
Learn about dueling: Local author and historian Derby Gisclair will give a talk on dueling titled “An Affair of Honor” at 7 p.m. Jan. 15, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.
Gisclair says that New Orleans once was the dueling capital of the United States, having become deeply embedded in the city’s social fabric from its colonial days through the 19th century.
Bonnie and Clyde’s capture: Author Brad Dison will discuss his new book, “The Trap: The Untold Story of Sheriff Henderson Jordan and the Final Pursuit of Bonnie and Clyde,” at 11 a.m. Jan. 17 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.
According to Dison, “Sheriff Henderson Jordan’s role in ending the crime spree of Bonnie and Clyde has been overlooked or ignored,” he said.
