Lush Arrangements

Times Now News recommends timeless feminist novels written by women:

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre is a powerful tale of resilience, independence, and self-respect. The story of Jane, an orphaned governess, emphasizes a woman’s right to voice her desires and assert her identity despite societal constraints. Through themes of love, morality, and autonomy, Brontë crafts a timeless feminist narrative. (Pritinanda Behera)

Veranda presents some floral arrangements inspired by classical novels:

Picture by Becky Stayner

Raindrop Sisal wallpaper, Jim Thompson

Wuthering Heights
Lush arrangement of various ferns flowers and mushrooms on a textured surface
A loose composition of dried grasses, mixed ferns, and wildflowers (yellow goldenrod and aster) evokes the untamed vegetation of the Yorkshire moors in Emily Brontë’s novel, reflecting the tumultuous passion between fated couple Heathcliff and Catherine. Nestled in layers of moss, twigs, and stone, purple clematis and beautyberries bring color reminiscent of the moorlands’ heather-covered hills. (Catherine Lee Davis)

The Broadway World Houston Awards are being voted and there is a Jane Eyre nomination:

Best Costume Design Of A Play Or Musical

Valérie Thérèse Bart - Jane Eyre - The Alley Theatre

Same as the Broadway World London/West End awards:

Best Leading Performer in a New Production of a Play

Niamh Handley-Vaughan - Wuthering Heights - UK Tour

Renny Mendoza - Wuthering Heights - UK Tour 

Best New Production of a Play

Wuthering Heights - UK Tour

Best Supporting Performer in a New Production of a Play

Nadia Lamin - Wuthering Heights  - UK Tour 

Oscar Mackie - Wuthering Heights  - UK Tour

Arts Professional presents what will be and what to expect of Bradford UK City of Culture 2025:

Arts Minister Sir Chris Bryant said: “I cannot wait to experience the spectacular programme of cultural delights next year that will tell Bradford’s story to the world, showing off the district’s rich cultural heritage and diverse artistic talent, from the Brontë sisters and David Hockney to artist Deepa Mann-Kler’s interactive cookbook celebrating Bradford’s best recipes. (...)

There will also be a re-imagining of the Jungle Book by the Akram Khan dance company, a celebration of the sounds, stories and voices of the South Asian creative underground – Dialled In, visual artworks on display in the moorland that inspired Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights and a residency with Opera North. (Ruth Hoggarth)

The Yorkshire Post adds:

Head of BBC Arts and Classic Music TV, Suzy Klein, said: “I’m proud to support our partnership with Bradford UK City of Culture with a series of our BBC Arts programmes to showcase the area’s rich cultural history.

“From Bradford born Vinette Robinson’s star turn in The Read’s Wuthering Heights, partly shot on location on the Yorkshire Moors, to spotlighting some of the brilliant people behind the scenes for the launch in Bradford’s Big Bash, and the Big Tasty Read – another important campaign we’re running with the Reading Agency and Bradford Literature Festival to support the nation’s hunger for great books.” (Liana Jacob)

The Irish Times lists some of the best photographs of the year, including:

Participants in the Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever, an event held at locations around the world each July, where participants gather en masse to dress up as musician Kate Bush and learn and perform the dance routine from her 1978 song 'Wuthering Heights'. This year, Dublin marked the event in Fairview Park, raising money for Women's Aid. (Alan Betson)