A celebration of the life of Plan II alumnus and beloved professor James Loehlin will take place on Saturday 4 November from 11-4 pm at theWinedale Historical Center in Round Top, Texas. James led Shakespeare at Winedale for many years, a program dedicated to bringing Shakespeare to life through performance for students and audiences alike. I hope you can join us in honoring the memory of a dear colleague and teacher at this special place, so closely associated with James’s passionate engagement with theatre, teaching, and collaboration in the pursuit of truth and beauty.
Below are the event details which you can also find here:
Event Details:
Please join the Loehlin family in celebrating James Loehlin’s life at Winedale on Saturday, November 4th, from 11 AM - 4 PM, on James’ 59th birthday.
Bring a picnic lunch and beverages to enjoy on the grounds. Dress is casual. There will be many ways to participate, connect, and celebrate during the day.
The Barn will be reserved as a space for contemplation and reflection. Prepare a letter for James to hang in the barn. (For those who cannot attend, click here to learn about additional ways to participate from afar).
Families with kids of all ages are encouraged to attend; there will be a kid’s tent with activities.
Parking is limited, please carpool if you can.
Schedule:
11:00 AM: Grounds Open
12:45 PM: Bell Rings
Please begin to gather under the pecan trees for the service.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Memorial Service
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM: Group Photo & Toast
2:15 PM - 4:00 PM: Open Picnic Time
What to Bring:
Be prepared! Weather can be fickle during this time of year at Winedale. Rain, wind, or shine, we will be celebrating James.
A list of things you should bring:
Picnic, snacks
Plenty of water
Camp chairs, picnic blankets
Lawn games, sport balls, etc.
Bugspray
Layers
Sunscreen
Musical Instruments
Love notes for James
Need help? Email shakespeare@austin.utexas.edu
Warm regards,
Alexandra K. Wettlaufer
Professor of French and Comparative Literature
Director, Plan II Honors Program
Hayden W. Head Regent’s Chair
Stuart Stedman Director’s Chair in Plan II
Co-Editor, Nineteenth-Century Contexts
University of Texas at Austin
