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It is that time of year again fellow Janeites - time for our big, annual event, and what a fine time we have in store for you. Our theme this year is 'The World of Jane Austen'.
* 2:30 - 3:00 pm We will begin with a short AGM (agenda to follow) for those who wish to attend, followed by the day's main events:
* 3:00 - 3:45 pm A lecture on Georgian Dublin, given by Dr Mark Hennessy, from Trinity College, Dublin.
* 3:45 - 4:15 pm Afternoon tea.
* 4:15 - 5:00 pm Presentation and talk from the Irish Historical Costumers on Regency Fashion (With live models).
* 5:00 - 5:30 pm How to dance a quadrille demonstration - and a chance to participate for the less bashful amongst us.
* 5:30 - 6:00 pm Conversations in the bar - A chance to compare notes with your fellow JASI members and become properly acquainted.
There will also be performances by talented musicians from the Royal Academy of Music along the way. Silhouette artist, Woodcock and Griffin will be available to make portraits of attendees. There is a bar open all day and there will be many opportunities to chat with fellow Janeites, in elegant comfort, about what makes our favourite author so special. All this and in the beautiful surrounds of the Law Society, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7, built just two years before Austen was born.
Tickets are €10 for members, €12.50 for guests.
Please email us, or use the contact form on the side, if you wish to attend. Tickets are limited and priority is given to JASI members
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