Events

This events calendar is meant to socially enrich our DJABC community wherever members may find themselves. We will gladly share any Jane Austen related event here. We may also share events that may appeal to darker interests as we see fit.

*Any events where times were not specifically listed are shown to be all-day; however, this is only a default setting.

Please, contact us with information you would like to see at least two weeks in advance.

Oct
27
Sat
Louisiana Book Festival @ The Louisiana Center for the Book and State Library of Louisiana
Oct 27 @ 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dec
25
Tue
Les Miserables @ in theaters
Dec 25 – Dec 26 all-day

USA release date. Check local listings.

Staring: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway and so many more. This movie production of Les Miserables is unique in that all the actors were filmed singing their own lines rather than lip-syncing to prerecorded tracks.  

Jan
11
Fri
Jane Austen Weekends Series 5: Emma @ The Governor's House in Hyde Park
Jan 11 – Jan 14 all-day

series 5: Emma

Friday evening talk: Regency Fashion

A weekend full of diversions to immerse any Jane Austen devotee in the style of Regency England with a literary theme. For more information visit the Governor’s House in Hyde Park’s Jane Austen Weekends event page. 

May
24
Fri
Horncastle Regency Festival
May 24 – May 29 all-day

The Horncastle Regency Festival will be taking place once again in 2013 featuring events such as Grand Regency Ball, Jane Austen Gothic Soiree, Regency Dance Day, Fashion Parade, and Town Walk.

Aug
9
Fri
Special Jane Austen Weekend in Character @ The Governor's House in Hyde Park Vermont
Aug 9 – Aug 12 all-day

Each guest will choose to be a character from any one of Austen’s novels. Period dress is optional, but guests will interact in character throughout the weekend. 

Or come for just an evening and choose from these activities:

  Informal Talk with Coffee and Dessert, Friday, 8:00 p.m., $14.00

  Afternoon Tea, Saturday, 3:00 p.m., $20.00

  Book Discussion and Dinner, Saturday, 7:00 p.m., $35.00

  Jane Austen Quiz and Sunday Brunch, Sunday, 11:30 a.m., $15.00

  All four activities: $75.00

Sep
28
Sat
A TALK AT THE KEATS-SHELLEY HOUSE IN ROME @ Keats Shelley House
Sep 28 @ 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Lynn Shepherd author of A Treacherous Likeness (UK edition)/A Fatal Likeness (US edition) will be speaking at the Keats-Shelley House in Rome.

 

Feb
5
Fri
Pride & Prejudice & Zombies in theaters
Feb 5 all-day

prideprejudicesmall1The undead are quite an inconvenience when finding an ideal match for marriage is difficult enough. Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice will never be the same. Meet our beloved obstinate, headstrong Elizabeth Bennet, now with kickass skills to put to rest the restless. All our dark and terrible dreams finally come true this February 5 with the release of Pride & Prejudice & Zombies!

Check out the trailer for Pride & Prejudice & Zombies!