Past Events
Pride and Prejudice Book Club
Renée Frost welcomed us to her office, where she led 17 in a discussion of Pride and Prejudice on April 27, 2013.
The Brilliance of an Unclouded Night: Popular Astronomy in the Regency Era
On April 7, 2013, our Region was treated to a wonderful presentation on astronomy in Regency times by Dr. James Ashley. There were 22 in attendance at the Phoenix Public Library.
Pride and Prejudice Tea
On January 29, 2013, nine Janeites met for a lovely tea at the English Rose Tea Room in Carefree.
Emma the Musical
On Saturday, January 12, 2013, 10 members attended a matinee performance of The Arizona Theatre Company's production of "Jane Austen's Emma," at the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix. A very clever production, indeed! Here's a review from a local news outlet:...
Jane Austen’s Birthday Tea
Sylvia Hom welcomed 21 members of JASNA Greater Phoenix to her lovely home for a celebration of our dear Jane's birthday, on Sunday, December 16, 2012.
An Afternoon With Jane Austen
An Afternoon With Jane Austen Sunday, November 4, 2012 Phoenix Art Museum, Singer Hall 100 attendees Guest speaker Dr. Joan Ray spoke on her book Jane Austen for Dummies. Dennita Sewell, Phoenix Art Museum Fashion Curator, presented Regency wear from the...
JASNA Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Jane Austen Society of North America was held October 5-7, 2012, in Brooklyn, New York. The theme was Sex, Money, and Power in Jane Austen's Fiction. Three powerful components of continuing interest throughout Jane Austen’s ...
“Sense and Sensibility” Discussion
On Saturday, September 15, 2012, Renée Frost welcomed us to her office, where she led a lively discussion on Sense and Sensibility. There were 10 ladies and gentlemen who enjoyed a lively discourse.
Bonnet Making Workshop
“Look here, I have bought this bonnet. I do not think it is very pretty; but I thought I might as well buy it as not. I shall pull it to pieces as soon as I get home, and see if I can make it up any better.” (Lydia Bennet, Pride and Prejudice) Eleven eager Janeites...
“Persuasion” Discussion
Kate Henderson led us in a comparison of the various film and TV adaptations of Persuasion at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library. Her presentation was accompanied by film clips, and 13 Janeites enjoyed comparing the different versions. And, of course, a lovely tea...
