Isabella/Mrs. Weston: Why Clueless’s Dionne, an African-American woman was cast to play two roles? Presented by Damianne (Dami) Scott This presentation will discuss how the casting of the character, Dionne, is perfect as a modernization of Emma’s Isabella Knightly and Anne Weston, but racially stereotypical. Dami is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of… Continue reading →
This is a fundraiser to support the 2025 Baltimore AGM. $49/pp For details and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-and-paint-austen-landscape-tickets-842980757137?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Join us for a journey back to one of the most memorable moments of the 2023 AGM! We'll enjoy an encore viewing of Elizabeth Steele's captivating break-out talk,"Caroline Bingley: Darcy's Faithful Assistant" followed by a rousing discussion. Registration is now open. Follow this link to register for the meeting. You will be sent a Zoom… Continue reading →
Sense and Sensibility & Jane Austen’s World Mark your calendars: Saturday May 18, 2024, JASNA MD Box Hill Picnic, 11:00am-12:00pm; to RSVP for the JASNA picnic, please email rc@jasnamd.org. This portion of the day is not open to the general public. This is a BYOP - bring your own picnic - event. --- Manor Mill… Continue reading →
Join us to sip and savor a selection of 4 wines while using your creativity to weave your own basket. You will also receive a $3 wine voucher to be applied to any wine bottle purchase. In this workshop, you will learn how to make a continuous weave basket with a self-binding rim. We will… Continue reading →
Guitarist, composer, and Janeite Amanda Fagan will be sharing her Austen-inspired music at a virtual meeting. Amanda is currently a sophomore at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, CA. She read Pride & Prejudice and Persuasion in her senior year of high school and became a Janeite! She is a talented musician/composer playing the ukulele, guitar,… Continue reading →
I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! A monthly, in-person book club for those interested in Jane Austen. We have made our way through her major works together and will generally cycle through these types of works moving forward: -read a work by Jane Austen (eg. re-reading her novels from new perspectives,… Continue reading →
JASNA is grateful to our host, Sandy Lerner. Sandy is the founder of Chawton House Library and Center for Early English Women’s Writing. Under the pen name Ava Farmer, she is the author of Second Impressions. Since 1996, Sandy has owned Ayrshire Farm. The first farm in Virginia to be Certified Humane®, Certified USDA Organic,… Continue reading →
I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! A monthly, in-person book club for those interested in Jane Austen. We have made our way through her major works together and will generally cycle through these types of works moving forward: -read a work by Jane Austen (eg. re-reading her novels from new perspectives,… Continue reading →
I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! A monthly, in-person book club for those interested in Jane Austen. We have made our way through her major works together and will generally cycle through these types of works moving forward: -read a work by Jane Austen (eg. re-reading her novels from new perspectives,… Continue reading →
Are you curious about what happens at a Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) Annual General Meeting (AGM)? Join us for a virtual recap on Nov. 3 from 4-5pm! We'll share stories, insights, and highlights from this year’s exciting AGM in Cleveland. Hosted in partnership with the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Region, this is a… Continue reading →
We'll meet for our annual celebration of Jane Austen's birthday. Attendees must register for this in-person event. All sales are final. If you cannot attend, please give your ticket to a friend! Some serving accommodations to listed items only are possible if you contact treasurer@jasnamd.org at time of purchase. Location: Kelsey's Restaurant, Ellicott City, MD… Continue reading →
