Jane Austen’s Regency World magazine on sale

If you haven't subscribed to Jane Austen's Regency World-you are missing out. This delightful magazine comes every other month and is worth every penny, um, or should I say pound. Check out: http://www.janeausten.co.uk/regencyworld/offers/

Pride & Prejudice Trip to England for Dancers

Trip Purveyor Ken McFarland offers a very special trip to England to take in all the hot English Country Dancing Spots one might find in Pride & Prejudice. His trip will recreate Elizabeth's trip around England and include Musicians: The Pemberley Players and Fine Companions Callers: Judee Provonost, Kristine Davey, Ken McFarland. Other US callers … Continue reading Pride & Prejudice Trip to England for Dancers →

Shelter from the storm

Although the umbrella was invented over 4,000 years earlier, it isn't until travel writer Jonas hanway carries one around London that British gentleman adopt the accessory (and umbrellas become known as "Hanways") in 1750.

Book Suggestion: Jane Austen and her body

Jane Austen has been thought of as a novelist of manners whose work discreetly avoids discussing the physical. John Wiltshire shows, on the contrary, how important are bodies and faces, illness and health, in the novels, from complainers and invalids such as Mrs. Bennet and Mr. Woodhouse, to the frail, debilitated Fanny Price, the vulnerable … Continue reading Book Suggestion: Jane Austen and her body →

Reginald Hill’s latest Dalziel and Pascoe book

Reginald Hill's latest Dalziel and Pascoe book, The Price of Butcher's Meat (quote from Sanditon), has the following dedication:"To Janeites everywhere and in particular to those who ten years ago in San Francisco made me so very welcome at the Jane Austen Society of North America's AGM, of which the theme was "Sanditon-A New Direction?" … Continue reading Reginald Hill’s latest Dalziel and Pascoe book →

Jane Austen’s Lace Note Cards

My cloak is come home, and here follows the pattern of its' lace.Janeites will love this clever stationery from our sister chapter JASNA East PA. The quote and the lace pattern (and the stray apostrophe) are from Jane Austen's letter to her sister Cassandra of Sunday, 2 June 1799. The font used is Pia Frauss' … Continue reading Jane Austen’s Lace Note Cards →

Yummy Teapot Cookies of JA image

Mischief Mari is a delightful cookie chef who has made a gourmet tribute to our favorite author. She has consented to give an online lesson on decorating the cookies at http://mischiefmaricookies.com/jane_austen_teapot_cookie_howto.htmlWhen asked why she wanted to make JA cookies, her response was, "With Jane Austen on for a good part of this year (on PBS) … Continue reading Yummy Teapot Cookies of JA image →

Pride & Prejudice play at Bright Lights in NYC

JASNA-NY members Lindsay Baker's and Amanda Jacobs' Pride and Prejudice will be featured at "Bright Lights" on January 26, 2009 at 8pm. Below is an except from the press release for that program."Dreamlight Theatre Company will present the next installment of its "Bright Lights" concert series on Monday January 26th. The concert, dubbed "A Night … Continue reading Pride & Prejudice play at Bright Lights in NYC →

Welcome President Obama and Family!

Tea Time Magazine in honor of Presidents Day in February is doing a special spread to Salute First Ladies past and present with an elegant Afternoon Tea. The feature includes recipes and a short history of some of our most influential First Ladies.Please visit http://www.teatime.com/ for more information.

Jane Austen Weekends still on in VT

The Governor's House, a circa-1800 B&B in Hyde Park VT, hosts Jane Austen weekends. The next weekend is a Pride and Prejudice weekend in late January. To check out their website click here.