Welcome to JASNA Puget Sound ~ Austen at 250! Join us for a day of celebrating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth at the Women's University Club.
Tickets are $75 for JASNA Members and $90 for non-members. Ball Only tickets are $40.
Doors open at 1:30, programs start at 2 pm
Regional Coordinator Jenny Costantini will make a short presentation about the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s Birth in December of 1775.
Following this presentation the Washington Regency Society and Friends will present a fashion show of the years of Jane Austen’s life 1775 – 1817.
After the fashion show we will move upstairs socializing in the Salon or game playing in the Gold Room, there will also be tea and cookies available at this time for a light nibble to hold you over until dinner. This is also a good time for folks who prefer to change clothes for the dinner and ball to change. There will be plenty of room for changing and primping.
At 5 pm we will gather for dinner in the Dining Room. In the style of Fordyce’s Sermons, Mr. Collins will say a few words before the meal. ( 😉 )
There will be a raffle drawing at the end of the meal. RC Jenny Costantini has been collecting prizes in celebration of 250 years of Jane Austen all year. Everyone gets one raffle ticket as part of the day; more tickets will be available for cash at the event.
After the meal, at approximately 6 pm, we will progress to the ballroom where we will enjoy English Country Dancing with Laura Mé Smith calling, accompanied by a trio of musicians. If you are coming for the ball only please do not arrive before 6pm.
The Salon and Gold Room upstairs will also be open for those who prefer quiet conversation or game playing to dance.
We will close out the dancing by 9:30 and be out the door by 10.
The club chef is preparing a special Regency inspired menu of:
· White Soup – inspired by the soup Bingley asks his cook to prepare for the Netherfield Ball
· Collared Beef – a Regency standard, thinly pounded beef rolled around herbs and spices in a red wine au jus. Served with roasted potatoes and vegetables
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· Vegetarian Savory Napoleon - layers of thinly sliced vegetables in a light sauce. Served with roasted potatoes and vegetables.
· Dessert – a berry trifle and coffee or tea.
