Jane Austen Society of North America

May 14, 2013 7:00 pm
We will be discussing My Lady Scandalous: The Amazing Life and Outrageous Times of Grace Dalrymple Elliott, Royal Courtesan, by Jo Manning, at Vicky Hinshaw's, 929 Astor St. Milwaukee. RSVP to Vicky.

Saturday, May 18, 1:30 p.m.

Milwaukee Central Library’s Centennial Hall, 733 N. 8th Street, co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Region of the Jane Austen Society of North American and Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library. "Regency Life in Jane Austen’s England" will be presented by Liz Philosophos Cooper and Molly Philosophos, members of JASNA who appear as "the Bingley Sisters."  Their witty, illustrated lecture will bring to life the world of Pride and Prejudice and the diversions, customs, artifacts, and fashions of Jane Austen’s Regency England.  Reservations accepted March 18-May 13 by calling 414.286.8720 or emailing Friends@mpl.org   Program is free and open to the public.

May 19, 2013 2:00 pm
We will meet at Coral Bishop’s house and will view Coral’s “Historic Collections.” Coral has studied and accumulated collections of among other things vintage teapots, hats, perfume bottles, and jewelry. We are lucky to have this unique opportunity! RSVP to Coral.

July 27, 2013
Please mark your calendars for the annual Box Hill Picnic to be held July 27, 2013 at the picturesque Retzer Nature Center in the Town of Waukesha. The Nature Center is conveniently located off of Hwy T about 10 minutes south of I-94. A large room with a beautiful view and kitchen facilities will be at our disposal as well as the nature trails and exhibits and small gift shop. Although part of the Waukesha County Park System, a park sticker is not re-quired. More information to be provided.

December 14, 2013
We have invited Diane Capitani, JASNA's traveling lecturer for the Midwest. Diane is speaking at the AGM and we were able to reserve her!
Location and additional information to be provided.