May 2, 2020 | 10:00-4:00 p.m.
2020 Spring Gala
The in-person gala has been canceled and we are moving to a virtual event.
Please read Maureen Collins's letter for more information.
AUSTEN AROUND TOWN
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Spring 2019 "LETTER FROM CHICAGO"
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She was struck, however, beyond her expectation, by the grandeur of the Abbey, as she saw it for the first time. . . .beautiful even in the leafless month of March. Catherine had seen nothing to compare with it; and her feelings of delight were so strong, that without waiting for any better authority, she boldly burst forth in wonder and praise.