The Germantown Country Dancers, the organization in charge of the English Country Dance at the AGM, is holding a special Jane Austen dance on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 from 8:00 p.m. until 10:15 p.m. at the Merion Friends Meeting Activities Building, 615 Montgomery Avenue, Lower Merion, Pennsylvania. "Headstart" for newer dancers is at 7:30 p.m. … Continue reading Get Ready for the AGM Regency Ball by Attending a Special English Country Dance
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A regional chapter of the Jane Austen Society of North America. We meet regularly to discuss Austen's works, life, and times. Come join us!
July Wallpaper
Looking back at Ackermann's Repository. The original Ackermann's Repository of Arts, Literature, Fashions, Manufactures, &c. was published monthly from 1809-1829 and featured a pair of fashion plates in addition to other illustrations and articles covering a variety of topics. These delicate aquatint illustrations and lovely fashions continue to delight and inspire us two hundred years … Continue reading July Wallpaper
Fanciful Forks
In getting ready for our Box Hill Picnic on August 15, here is a nod to the Strawberry Fork. Also known as a berry fork, this utensil was designed for the eating and serving of strawberries.
New Fanfiction coming in August
Sourcebooks Landmark announced a major new release by the popular author of Mr. Darcy’s Diary, Amanda Grange entitled Mr. Darcy, Vampyre, available August 11th. It is a continuation of Pride and Prejudice after the wedding, and may explain some of Mr. Darcy’s cold and distant noble mien in the original novel.
Preparing for the AGM: The Hotel
". . . they were now safely lodged in perfect bliss . . ."The Philadelphia AGM will be held at The Sheraton Society Hill Hotel, situated in the United States' most historic square mile. The cobblestone streets and beautiful Federal homes and mansions that surround the hotel will appeal to JASNA members and only add … Continue reading Preparing for the AGM: The Hotel
JA’s Novels on audiobooks
JASNA-Vermont had a recent post of interest worth sharing: " Silksoundbooks is a collaboration of English and American actors who came together and decided to record their favourite literature for you to enjoy. Headed by Bill Nighy (Pirates of the Caribbean / Love Actually / Underworld), many of the artists involved believe so much in … Continue reading JA’s Novels on audiobooks
New Lady Susan
A new book about Lady Susan is coming out soon. Here is a synopsis from the publisher's website, written by a fellow Jersey Janeite: A delightful interpretation of Jane Austen’s early novella Lady Susan–a treat for fans of literature’s most beloved woman of letters, as well as historical fiction readers. Jane Austen’s novella Lady Susan … Continue reading New Lady Susan
Vanilla-Caramel Ice Cream
Tickle your taste buds with this cool, smooth frozen treat infused with black tea—ideal for a lazy summer afternoon outdoors.Vanilla-Caramel Ice CreamMakes about 2 quarts4 cups half-and-half1 cup sugar5 bags vanilla-caramel black tea*1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped, seeds reserved2 (12.25-ounce) jars prepared caramel topping, divided12 egg yolks1 (4-ounce) box chocolate dessert shells**Garnish: white … Continue reading Vanilla-Caramel Ice Cream
Pride and Prejudice Tours available
We thought you might like to know about our P&P tours of all the filming locations used by the BBC in the 1995 Colin Firth P&P. We have a tour planned in September (14th to 17th) just before the Jane Austen festival in Bath, and we are now finalising dates for 2010. Please let us … Continue reading Pride and Prejudice Tours available
Celebration of Patrick O’Brian – April 2010
Cruise in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the battle of TrafalgarAn advert on the extreme right-hand column of p. 7 of Sunday, May 31st of the New York Times Book Review may cause an increase in the pitter-patter of pulse and evoke the redolence of salt air, especially if you joined us in enjoying … Continue reading Celebration of Patrick O’Brian – April 2010
