At the Saturday, Sept. 26, meeting of the St. Louis Metropolitan Region, Jane Austen Society of North America, members and guests experienced not one but two insightful presentations concerning Austen’s 1814 novel Mansfield Park. The presentations were offered by members Phyllis Thorpe and Toby Benis. Last year, at JASNA’s Montreal … READ ON
It is planning time for the year 2016, and we are asking your input for program ideas. 2016 is the 200th anniversary of the publication of Emma, and in keeping with the 2016 AGM theme of Emma, we ask that program suggestions center on that book. You may also … READ ON
On June 6, members of the St. Louis Region of JASNA and their guests congregated at the lovely home of member Bettye Dew to enjoy one of her delectable luncheons and then a delightful presentation by author Kara Louise. Ms. Louise (her pen name) recounted the story of her exploration … READ ON
Highlights from “The Material World of Jane Austen’s Time” Presented by Anne Woodhouse, PhD Curator of Domestic Life at the Missouri History Museum We have a pretty good idea of Jane Austen’s England during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. But what did things look like here in … 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
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
