2011 Annual General Meeting
October 14-16, Fort Worth, Texas
Jane Austen: 200 years of Sense and Sensibility
The North Texas Region is thrilled to be hosting the 2011 AGM, “Jane Austen: 200 years of Sense and Sensibility,” celebrating the 200th anniversary of the publication of the novel.
The conference will be held October 14th-16th in the beautifully restored Renaissance Worthington Hotel centrally located in Fort Worth’s famous Sundance Square. Within steps of the hotel JASNA visitors will be spoiled for choice with a multitude of inviting restaurants, shops, and cultural sites.
Our captivating plenary speakers include Andrew Davies speaking on adapting Jane Austen to film, Deirdre Le Faye discussing Jane and Cassandra Austen as no one else can, and Joan Ray helping us work through the troubling parts of Sense and Sensibility. We will also be hosting a Regency Makeover class with historical cosmetic expert and former president of Beauty Control Cosmetics, Jinger Heath.
JASNA members will be invited to attend a private tour of the internationally acclaimed Nasher Sculpture Gardens with the Nasher family, a garden tour of the Ft. Worth Botanical Gardens with an expert in Regency gardens, bull riding instructions, as well as the traditional church service, afternoon tea, and tours of the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Most importantly there will be ample time for visiting with friends, old and new, to discuss and celebrate everything Jane.