Past Events
The New Woman’s Jane Austen
It has become a truism – if not a truth universally acknowledged – that Jane Austen was a feminist. But what does that label signify in relation to Austen, whether now or in the past? Arizona State University Professor of English (and JASNA Greater Phoenix...
Afternoon Tea
On October 25, 2013, seven local Janeites enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea at The Spicery, a unique and charming restaurant is located in one of the oldest homes in the historic Catlin Court area of downtown Glendale.
Jane’s World
This was the second of three in our Jane Austen series, a collaboration between the Chandler Public Library and the Jane Austen Society of North America Greater Phoenix Region. This program, on October 5, 2013, featured the art of playing whist Led by Angela Cade), a...
JASNA Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Jane Austen Society of North America was held September 27-29, 2013, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The theme was Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice … Timeless. JASNA members celebrated the novel that, for many, remains their first...
Jane Austen Ball
JASNA Greater Phoenix members at the Jane Austen Ball, presented by the American Regency Society, Tucson, September 14, 2013.
A Musical Diversion
A Musical Diversion - What Jane would have played Date: Sat. September 7, 2013 Time: 11:00 - 1:00 PM Place: Piano Gallery, 15450 N. Greenway Hayden Loop Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Performers: Paula Heil & Sara Rivers (Piano Duet) We tapped our toes to Bach and...
“Austenland”
Six members and friends met for dinner at the Herb Box in Scottsdale before going to Harkins Camelview 5 to see the new movie "Austenland" on August 29, 2013. A Jane Austen fan travels to a Jane Austen theme park in search of her perfect gentleman. ...
Jane’s World
This was the first of three in our Jane Austen series, a collaboration between the Chandler Public Library and the Jane Austen Society of North America Greater Phoenix Region. This program, on August 7, 2013, was called "Jane and Gentility," and featured the Art of...
“EverJane”
JASNA Greater Phoenix members (13) were treated to a sneak preview and chance to try a new online role playing game set in Regency England, on July 27, at the Phoenix Burton Barr Library. Entitled "EverJane," it will be the first of its type set in the period....
Box Hill Picnic
Our Northern Arizona Region hosted 12 Greater Phoenix Janeites at a Box Hill Picnic at the home of Carole and Perry Krowne in Lake Montezuma, May 4. [gallery size="full"...
