
The Jane Austen Society
of North America
AustenAL - Alabama Region
2025
Schedule of Events
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Annual Spring Luncheon
April 26th, 2025 at 11am
Our annual April program and luncheon will once again be at Ian Crawford's lovely home in Greensboro, AL. The program will be on passages from Persuasion and will be presented by Helen Dolive and Renee Gainer. Period attire is encouraged but not required for this event.
*You must RSVP via email to jasna.alabama@gmail.com.
If you don't RSVP via email your name won't be added to the RSVP list.
Please RSVP by April 21 at the latest.
This will be a catered event so we need to plan for the number of people attending, as there is somewhat limited space. This program and luncheon will be in person only with no hybrid options, and more details about the program and menu to follow!
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A $20 cash donation will be collected the day of the event to cover food and drink. There is always a beautiful lunch thanks to our amazing host!
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The return of Dr. Colón!
June 14th, time and location TBD
Dr. Christine Colón, a professor of English at Wheaton College, will speak to us about Austen's treatment of slavery in Mansfield Park.
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Here are additional outings that are not affiliated with JASNA-AL:
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August 20th -- The Red Mountain Regency group has started hosting dance practices at Hoover Library. The group meets downstairs in the Fitzgerald and Shakespeare. Please contact Inez Chantler Brownbridge for more information.
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September 28th -- The Georgia chapter of JASNA will be celebrating Michaelmas with a talk by member Brenda Cox, and will make flower bouquets to take home. The event will take place in a clubhouse five minutes from Emory University, and the cost will be $20 for the flowers. Member Katharine Armbrester will drive over, so please message her for more information about a car pool.
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October 31st -- The Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra is hosting a Bridgerton Ball fundraiser on Halloween night that will include live music, hors d'oeurvres and drinks at 8pm, cocktail hour begins at 7pm. The event will be at the Dearing-Swaim home, and please contact the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra for further information: tso@tsoonline.org
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Also, look for fun game nights (or weekend afternoons) and other small programs throughout the year.
Please sign up for email updates!
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