Join us for an afternoon of Backgammon and Whist —games Jane Austen would have played. No experience required, experienced players will be on hand to teach the games. Or try out Endearment, an Austen inspired role-playing board game. Saturday, Aug. 222–4 p.m.‘Aina Haina Public Library2564 Kalanianaole HighwayLight refreshments provided, but beverages must be in covered containers,Continue reading “An August Card Party”
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Happy 250th Miss Austen!
JASNA Hawai‘i celebrated the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth with a wide-ranging event in early December at the historic Hawai‘i State Library in downtown Honolulu. Participants enjoyed Regency-era activities, including card games and dancing, as well as a costume contest, refreshments, photo booth, trivia contest, book exchange, and informative videos. Member Margaret talked aboutContinue reading “Happy 250th Miss Austen!”
A Jane Austen Halloween
Join us for a mysterious meeting and frightfully fun film co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i State Library System. Saturday, Oct. 251–4 p.m.Hawai‘i State Library478 S. King Street, HonoluluCostume optional—Regenciy, zombie or come-as-you-are. Test your detective skills in a Jane Austen whodunit for a chance to win a book from the “Being a Jane Austen Mystery” seriesContinue reading “A Jane Austen Halloween”