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.

Dec
19
Wed
Austentatious: An improvised Jane Austen novel @ The Wheatsheaf
Dec 19 @ 1:00 am – 3:00 am

 

Austentatious perform regularly across London, UK. 

Reserve seats in advance by emailing  austenimpro@gmail.com

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. 

Feb
16
Sat
Jane Austen’s Men @ Institute of English Studies, University of London, Senate House
Feb 16 – Feb 17 all-day

The Institute of English Studies School of Advanced Study University of London will be hosting a one day conference on Jane Austen’s Men.

Speakers:

‘The armed forces’: Alan Turton (formerly Custodian, Basing House)

‘Jane Austen and the male mind’: Professor Richard Jenkyns (Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford)

‘Jane Austen’s clergymen’: Gavin Turner (formerly Chairman, Jane Austen Bath and Bristol Group)

‘Jane Austen’s men: the marriage market and the changing fortunes of the landed class’: Dr Robert Clark (Editor, The Literary Encyclopedia, formerly UEA).

*Please make cheques payable to “University of London”.  Please register by Monday 11 February 2013.

 

Mar
2
Sat
Augusta’s Second Annual Literary Festival @ Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
Mar 2 @ 2:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Regina Jeffers will be making an appearance and signing books at the August-Richmond County Public Library during this event.

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.

Jun
23
Sun
Jane Austen Zombie Apocalypse @ The Arts at Marks Grange
Jun 23 @ 12:00 am – 2:00 am

On The Spot remounts their first ever scripted full-length 2-act play format set in the world of Jane Austen with all the gore, suspense and effects of a zombie thriller. 

 
Jane Austen Zombie Apocalypse combines the classic literary works of Jane Austen (Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility, and Emma), mashed up with the classic horror flicks of zombie filmmaker George Romero (Night of the living Dead, Day of the Dead, and Diary of the Dead).  
 
Jane Austen Zombie Apocalypse plays June 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30. At the Arts at Marks Garage.
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

Aug
15
Thu
Authors After Dark Romance Convention @ Savannah Marriott Riverfront
Aug 15 – Aug 19 all-day

Colette Saucier will be in attendance at the Authors After Dark Romance Convention.

Please note: Authors After Dark for 2013 will have a MAX of 100 authors. The attendee limit is 500. YA day passes will be limited to 100.