Metropolitan St. Louis Region founding member Shirley Bassett reports that Virginia Lehr, one of our early members, passed away in her sleep Jan. 7. Many longtime region members will remember Virginia and her love of Austen. Virginia was 93 at the time of her death. We offer our condolences … READ ON
Such was the question posed to the audience at the Jane Austen Society of North America, St. Louis, meeting that took place September 27, 2014, at the University City Library. It was posed by Julienne Gehrer, a professed food journalist, who has written two cookbooks: In Season: Cooking Fresh … READ ON
In today’s St. Louis Post-Dispatch (June 24), Miss Manners (a.k.a. Judith Martin), our favorite advice-giver, tackles the tricky question of courtship now and then (the Regency era, of course). We offer a link to Miss Manners’ observations in the hope that they will put a smile on your face, … READ ON
(Fox Searchlight Pictures, 2014) Last Thursday, May 8, several JANSA-StL members, ourselves included, attended a preview of the new costume drama Belle at Plaza Frontenac. Just released by Fox Searchlight Pictures, Belle, as you may know already, is set in Georgian England and is based on the life … READ ON
On Saturday, March 29, 2014, St. Louis Region Janeites and guests from around the St. Louis area congregated at the Tavern of Fine Arts for lunch and readings of their favorite scenes from Mansfield Park. As with our Pride and Prejudice event last year, The Tavern of Fine Arts offered … READ ON
“The following appeared online at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (www.stltoday.com) on St. Patrick’s Day. Jane Henderson is the book editor for the Post-Dispatch and writes about books and publishing at her “Book Blog.” March 17, 2014 6:00 am • By Jane Henderson jhenderson@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8107 “Mansfield Park” may … READ ON
