Events
Check out our upcoming events below – registration or contact information is listed with each event. Please note that, for popular events, preference will be given to Wisconsin members.
For the 2025/2026 JASNA Wisconsin program season, the theme will be "Bath" to align with the 2026 AGM theme of Jane Austen's "Bath novels": Northanger Abbey and Persuasion!
We use Zoom for all of our virtual events, so if you are unfamiliar with that platform here is a good video to familiarize yourself with it!
Thursday Morning Coffee & Tea Hour
Date: Every Thursday @ 9 am CT
Location: Virtual via Zoom
To Join: Please email pastrc@jasnawi.org for more information.
Highlights from the 2026 AGM (Virtual event)
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CT
Location: Zoom
To join: Please email rc@jasnawi.org for more information.
Details: Join Wisconsin JASNA members who attended the 2026 AGM: "Jane Austen's Bath Novels" as they share the fun they experienced and the knowledge they gained in Tuscan, AZ the week before.
Virtual "Book and a Movie" Chat: Sense & Sensibility
Date: Wednesday, November 11 at 7:00 pm (CT)
Location: Zoom.
Details: See Sense and Sensibility in the theater and join us for a virtual discussion. Janeites everywhere have a lot to say about this movie! JASNA Wisconsin members will receive a Zoom link on the day of the event. Others who wish to participate, please contact rc@jasnawi.org to receive the Zoom link.
The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley Play Meetup
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CT
Location: The Norvell Commons at St. Christopher’s Church 7845 North River Road, Milwaukee, WI 53217
To join: Purchase tickets and meet us at the play; lunch may be coordinated before the play, Please email rc@jasnawi.org for more information.
Details: Acacia Theater (Milwaukee) will be performing The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon. A unique addition to Gunderson and Melcon’s Pride and Prejudice sequels, Wickhams centers the staff and includes some of the family they serve in a celebration of “the holiday [that] seems to make everyone just a little bit more so than they already are.” With the unwelcome return of Mr. Wickham, both downstairs and upstairs are catalyzed to reflect on the future they want. This lively installment is full of the popular series’ romance, wit, growth, and joy.
Birthday Ball and Luncheon
Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CT
Location: Woman's Club of Wisconsin
To join: Please email rc@jasnawi.org for more information.
Details: Join us as we celebrate Jane Austen's birthday with a ball and luncheon at the elegant ballroom in the Woman's Club of Milwaukee. Once again, we will have expert led dance instruction from Tom and Toni Tumbusch (AGM callers). We will also enjoy games of Whist, a champagne toast and more.
North Woods Book Club
Date: Sunday, January 7, 2027 at 1:00 p.m. CT
Location: Zoom
To Join: Please email northwoods@jasnawi.org for more information.
Details: discuss Christmas in Austenland by Shannon Hale and Jane Austen's The Watsons, completed by Claudia Gray. Both are new releases, so if you plan to get them from the library, place your holds now!
Madison-Area Tea and Book Club
Date: Watch for winter 2027
Location: A member's home--email for location
To join: Please email madison@jasnawi.org for more information.
Details: Details available when event is scheduled
Milwaukee-Area Book Club
Date: TBD on a Saturday morning in February CT
Location: Milwaukee Public Library, Central Branch
To join: Please email milwaukee@jasnawi.org for more information.
Details: The group will read and discuss Belinda by Maria Edgeworth. Belinda was featured in Jane Austen's Bookshelf by Rebecca Romney and was mentioned by Austen in her novel Northanger Abbey.
Tea will be provided and contributions of food fare welcome.