Calendar for 2008
Although our organizers do their very best to solidify our schedule as far in advance as possible, some changes -- including changes in locations and programs -- are simply unavoidable. Please check back here frequently for the latest information.
1 June 2008
11:00am - 1:30pm (lunch & meeting)
2:00pm - 4:30pm (performance)
Mountain View Community Center
201 S. Rengstorff Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94040 (map)
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The Pear Avenue Theater
1220 Pear Avenue, Unit K
Mountain View, CA 94043 (map)
Topic Book: Northanger Abbey
Event Coordinator: Tony Debro
A day of feasting, community theater and Northanger Abbey. We'll begin our event with an enormous period meal catered for your enjoyment by Anne Krauser. While we're noshing, Anne will present a short topic, "Northanger Abbey: A Modern Estate" After this, Joyce Burris will lead us in a facilitated discussion of the novel, and finally we'll head to the theater for a live performance of Diane Tasca's new dramatization of Catherine Moreland's not-so-Gothic adventure.
Pre-registration will be required for this event. There is a $35 charge to cover the cost of food and theater tickets. Because seating in the theater is limited, only 40 may attend. For more details and to reserve your seats, please see this registration form. Seats will be reserved on a first-come-first-served basis.
6 September 2008, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Stanford University
Margaret Jacks Hall
450 Serra Mall, Building 460
Stanford, CA 94305 (map)
Topic Book: Mansfield Park
Event Coordinator: Isabel Green
JASNA Norcal gets religion! At this meeting we'll delve into the role the Church of England plays in our favorite novels and in Regency society. Carolyn will present a topic titled, "The Anglican Church and Jane Austen's Books". Our own Reader's Theater will bring Austen's religious characters and critics to life as Mr. Elton, Mr. Collins and Miss Mary Crawford weigh in on the topic. Bill Rundberg will explore the enigmatic line in Pride and Prejudice referring to the marriage service that reads, "N takes M. You wont want to miss it.
6 December 2008, 9:30am - 4:00pm
San Francisco State University
Seven Hills Conference Center
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132
(map)
Topic Book: Pride & Prejudice
Event Coordinator: Deb Stein
The jewel of our event calendar, please join us as we celebrate Jane Austen's 233rd birthday. We begin with an hour of instruction on "Dance and Deportment" by the masterful John Hertz. Whether you choose to impress us with your elegant moves on the ballroom floor or sit back and critique from the sidelines, a delightful time is sure to be had by all. The various tables will spar for bragging rights and nearly-valuable prizes in a short quiz over brunch. Patrick Farrell will present the topic, "Reading in Jane Austen", which will explore the role books and reading play in Austen's books and in contemporary society. And, keep your eyes open to the website to see which nationally-recognized Austen expert will be our keynote. All this plus a champagne toast, cake, and a high tea. If you can't make any other meeting, you must make this one.
Pre-registration will be required for this event. A form will available here soon.