Presented by Deborah C. Payne, American University As 15 years of scholarship has chronicled, Jane Austen very much liked the theatre. Letters to her sister, Cassandra, reveal trips to London playhouses and occasional outings in Bath. Austen’s enjoyment, however, was perhaps more that of an eager fan hoping to glimpse her favorite star than a… Continue reading →
There will be a JASNA MD picnic prior to Jane Austen Day at Manor Mill. We are working in partnership with Manor Mill in Monkton, MD on this event. BYOP - Bring your own picnic (doesn't have to be period appropriate - bring your favorite picnic food) 11:00am-12:00pm All JASNA Members and their guests are… Continue reading →
Commemorate Jane Austen by testing your knowledge in our Trivia Game. No prizes but bragging rights galore! Register for the Zoom link:
Jane Austen rarely represented dialogues between men when no woman is present, opting instead to have male characters report such interaction. This presentation considers how the novels construct grounds for belief in such transmissions of male conversation, situating credibility in alignment with character and context. After discussing recounted dialogue in Emma, Northanger Abbey and Pride… Continue reading →
Pride & Prejudice: A rocky Romance Presented by Denver/Boulder Region November 3–5, 2023 Visit the AGM website for more information: https://jasna.org/agms/denver2023/home.php
Did you attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Denver or attend virtually? Share stories, thoughts and highlights. Not able to attend the AGM? Learn what it was about and take notes on speakers and topics you want to hear in the future. Register for the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMocOirrjopHdBhql3N3ZJeZhx6DoYMu0Ln
Serendipity in Jane Austen's Fiction Presented by Maria Frawley, Professor and Chair, English Department The George Washington University. Kelsey’s Restaurant, Ellicott City Price: $45 for members and $50 for non-members Deadline to register is Dec 8th 9:00pm Doors open at 11:45am Come prepared for our Merchandise Table (credit, cash & check), Silent Auction & Cash… Continue reading →
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 →