Teaching Jane Austen
Professor Tim Spurgeon from Lawrence University will share his experiences on "Teaching Jane Austen." From Professor Spurgeon: From Professor Spurgin: "What’s it like to read Jane Austen — all of […]
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Online Events Calendar
One of the (few) bright spots of the pandemic is the number of virtual programs — talks, exhibits, tours, discussions, and more — available online, removing the requirement of in-person attendance. The Jane Austen/Regency world has a growing number of online events of interest to our community. We’ve set up this Online Event Calendar to help you find some of them. Please check the listings and be sure to convert the event times (which are local to the organizers) to your location. To submit an event for the calendar, email news@jasnanorcal.org Note: JASNA regional events are also listed on the organization’s web site: http://jasna.org/conferences-events/
Sculpture on a Flat Surface: History and Demonstration of Inlay in Federal America
In 1795, Thomas Barrett agreed to teach his young apprentice, John Lenox, the arts and mysteries of inlay. Barrett, thoroughly gifted in his trade, executed inlay and marquetry for all […]
Exploring Regency-Era Fashions for Women and Men by a Prejudiced and Amateur Seamstress
Join JASNA SW for an illustrated talk and Q&A with Jane Boltz, JASNA Southwest board member and amateur seamstress, who has created many Regency-era fashions for both women and men.
$5
“Pride and Prejudice” and Letters
Barbara Haller will present her recently published book, Pride and Prejudice: The Complete Novel With Nineteen Letters From the Characters' Correspondence Written and Folded by Hand. Barbara is a set […]
Romance on the Abbey Road
Northanger Abbey was famously first entitled Susan, but did you know that it was labeled as a romance? Or that it and Persuasion were mistaken for one long work? Popular […]
Lady Susan or The Captive Heart, A Jane Austen Bodice Ripper
Manipulative, callous and cruel – the beautiful widow Lady Susan Vernon is on a manhunt. To restore her broken fortunes, the greatest coquette in England sets out to snare a […]
Teatime with Dr. Lyndon Dominique
During this online event, Dr. Dominique will present a new talk entitled “They Came Before Olivia: Black Ladies and Political Blackness in Eighteenth Century British Literature.” Afterwards, we will have […]
There’s No Place Like Home
Following her very successful breakout session at this year's AGM, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Susan Jones of Palm Beach Atlantic University. In her juvenilia, Austen developed a pattern […]
The Tea Things of Jane Austen
An interactive discussion with Bruce Richardson, the owner of Kentucky’s Elmwood Inn Fine Teas and the author of 14 books on tea, including A Social History of Tea and Tea […]
$25
Upstairs, Downstairs: A Conversation with Jo Baker
Jane Austen & Co. will be chatting with Jo Baker, author of Longbourn, about her books, Jane Austen, and domestic service in Regency England. This event will include a public […]
Jane Austen Trivia Bingo: Early Works
Are you a Jane Austen fan? Do you enjoy reading her books, watching film adaptations, and discovering contemporary fiction that is inspired by her life and works? Then join staff […]
Arthur Miller remixes Jane Austen classic for radio
In 1945, American playwright Arthur Miller adapted British novelist Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice for the radio. The quirky adaptation aired just before Thanksgiving Day 75 years ago, a few […]
Jane Austen: Working Woman
Speaker: Liz Philosophos Cooper, the president of the JASNA (Jane Austen Society of North America). Topic: Jane Austen: Working Woman “I must keep to my own style & go on […]
The world of Jane Austen soundtracks
A talk on the variety of ways composers portray the world, plot, and characters in Jane Austen adaptations from classical music, to imitation and inspiration from the Regency era, to […]
Austen Wednesdays
November topic: Food historian, journalist and author Julienne Gehrer in conversation with our Director, Lizzie Dunford. Julienne is the author of Dining with Jane Austen and the forthcoming Martha Lloyd’s […]
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
The Strand Theater Company proudly continues its 13th consecutive season as the only brick-and-mortar company in Baltimore dedicated exclusively to celebrating womxn’s diverse voices and perspectives, with the holiday production […]
Dining with Mr. Darcy: A Look at Georgian and Regency Food
The 18th century witnessed a burgeoning population, the growth of the middle class, the rise of industrialization and a rapid consumption of new luxury goods. This extravagance also reached kitchens […]
Curtis Sittenfeld and Jane Austen’s Birthday Party
It's Jane's Birthday's month, We will celebrate with a toast and a special guest Curtis Sittenfeld, author of Eligible, which, as described in the New York Times review, “..moves the […]
$10
JASNA CWNY December Meeting
Topic: "Just in a happy state of flounce": Jane Austen's Economies of Alteration A talk by Susan Allen Ford, editor of Persuasions and Persuasions On-Line. Pre-registration is required; check web site for link.
A Toast to Jane Austen
Join JASNA Central California, Greater Sacramento Region, Northern California Region, San Diego Region, and Southwest Region, for an afternoon salon of ideas, games, and fun, in honor of Jane Austen's […]
Jane and Her Tea
Raise a cuppa to Jane in this, her birthday month. Following a short presentation, we'll discuss our own favorite teas. Perhaps you'll find a new treat to try! For information […]
Jane Austen Birthday Tea Party
We are meeting online this year, so it's open to Janeites everywhere & free! We will chat about all things Jane Austen, laugh a lot, as usual, and play some […]
Jane Austen Reali-tea
You are cordially invited to Sacramento Public Library's 11th annual Jane Austen Birthday Tea—a Virtual Reali-Tea! This year, you will celebrate Austen from the comfort of your own estate. You […]
“Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley”
A Reading and Conversation with Playwrights Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon
An Evening with The Watsons
To celebrate Jane Austen’s 245th birthday this year, Chawton House are taking a fresh look at her unfinished work The Watsons, with an evening of online events, 3–8pm GMT. Tickets […]
£10
Jane Austen’s Christmas
Start the Christmas celebrations with this wonderful Jane Austen birthday address by Dr. Claire Walsh about Georgian Christmases. Advent marked the start of Christmas but preparations would begin the week […]
Jane Austen Trivia Bingo: Later Works
Are you a Jane Austen fan? Do you enjoy reading her books, watching film adaptations, and discovering contemporary fiction that is inspired by her life and works? Then join staff […]
Jane Austen Virtual Birthday Tea Party
Jane Austen was born on Saturday 16 December 1775 – a bitterly cold winter’s night, 245 years ago. This year, we will hold our birthday celebrations online. Join us on […]
£10
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Live stream virtual performances of this soon-to-be holiday classic by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, directed by Erin Riley. A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the […]
The Jane Austen Scrapbook
Join the performers of THE COMPLETE WORKS OF JANE AUSTEN, ABRIDGED for a virtual “living scrapbook” of our 2019 smash hit. With the same warmth and irreverence of the original, […]
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Live stream virtual performances of this soon-to-be holiday classic by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, directed by Erin Riley. A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the […]
The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley
Regency romance is back for the holidays with Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon’s The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley—a companion piece to the duo’s delightful Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley—both continuations […]
Jane Austen Birthday and Holiday Party
Join JASNA-NJ on December 19th at 2pm to celebrate the birthday of Jane Austen and the holidays. The event will include the opportunity to have Charles Burns create your silhouette […]
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Live stream virtual performances of this soon-to-be holiday classic by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, directed by Erin Riley. A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the […]
The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley
Regency romance is back for the holidays with Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon’s The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley—a companion piece to the duo’s delightful Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley—both continuations […]
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Live stream virtual performances of this soon-to-be holiday classic by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, directed by Erin Riley. A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the […]