2010 JASNA Regional Birthday Celebrations
JASNA Regions celebrated Jane Austen’s 235th birthday, December 16, 2010, with many creative events. Most Regions hosted a tea or luncheon, often with a lecture or discussion about Austen’s works or life. The following sample of birthday celebrations shows the range of activities and intriguing venues chosen by Regions for their annual fete. These celebrations, as well as other special events held throughout the year, add to our members’ enjoyment and appreciation of Jane Austen and her writing.
- California Central Valley Region: A Private Tour of Meux Home Museum
- California, Southwest Region: Wassail and Plum Pudding
- District of Columbia Region: Afternoon Tea and Dance
- Greater Chicago Region: “Are you sure they are all horrid?”
- Greater Louisville Region: “Siblings by Chance, Sisters by Choice”
- Massachusetts Region: “Austen on Austen”
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Region: Jane Austen Birthday Celebration
- North Texas Region: “Jane Austen for Smarties”
- Vermont Region: Annual Jane Austen Birthday Tea