JA Appreciation in NY

May 12, 2009, New York City: Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden will have an evening of Jane Austen appreciation at 6 p.m. Former JASNA president Elsa Solender will be the speaker. Tickets are $20 for non-members and free for members. Reservations are suggested (see the link for details).

Painted Faces: The Private History of Portrait Miniatures

The Royal Oak Foundation is presenting:A Lecture titled "Painted Faces: The Private History of Portrait Miniatures" by Elle Shushan Collector and AuthorOn Monday, May 18th, at 6:00 pmLocation:Abigail Adams Smith Auditorium (Colonial Dames)417 East 61st StreetReception follows lecture.$30 Royal Oak Members; $40 Non-MembersThe Royal Oak Foundation has kindly offered JASNA the Member price for this … Continue reading Painted Faces: The Private History of Portrait Miniatures →

AGM Reading List available

Brothers & Sisters Reading List now available in preparation for the October AGM in Philadelphia. Here's the link from JASNA: http://www.jasna.org/info/siblings.html

Bloomsbury Auctions-New York

Bloomsbury Auctions-New York announces the exhibition and auction of:The Paula Peyraud Collection, Samuel Johnsonand Women Writers in Georgian SocietyWednesday, 6 May, 2009 • 10:00 amBloomsbury Auctions, the world’s leading auction house for rare books and works on paper, announces The Paula Peyraud Collection, Samuel Johnson and Women Writers in Georgian Society with over 480 lots … Continue reading Bloomsbury Auctions-New York →

Hot Off the Presses!

Janeites-Be on the lookout! Your newest edition of Persuasions is coming soon. If you are not a JASNA member, please consider joining so as not to miss out on such wonderful texts, such as this journal, and other benefits.

The Joy of Tea

A Free Seminar by Meridian Manor by the Sea (160 Main St. Ocean Grove) for Wednesday, April 29 from 1:30-4pm. For more information or to register, please call Sharyn Mooney at 732/481-8307

Strawberry & Lavender Scones

Strawberry-Lavender SconesMakes 12 scones2 1/2 cups sifted bread flour1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries1/2 cup finely chopped toasted almond slivers1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream, divided2 teaspoons lavender2 1/2 tablespoons honey1. Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with … Continue reading Strawberry & Lavender Scones →

NYTimes.com: Mr. Darcy Woos Elizabeth Bennet While Zombies Attack

NY Times OPINION April 14, 2009 Editorial Observer: Mr. Darcy Woos Elizabeth Bennet While Zombies Attack By ADAM COHENMonster stories are a projection of our collective anxieties - and that may explain why in the current economic downturn, zombies are starting to catch up with the long-fashionable vampire.

Austen in spotlight at Barnes & Nobel

Barnes & Noble has a 30% off coupon for Jane Austen Collection expires April 20th. Here's a link to the discount: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/email/nonav.asp?r=1&pid=27728

Berkeley Heights Library presents "Bride & Prejudice"

April Fri 24Movie Matinee 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM2-4 p.m. April 24.Musical/comedy film that is the Bollywood version of Jane Austen's novel, Pride & Prejudice. (more)Berkeley Heights Public LibraryBerkeley Heights, NJ