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.

Sep
20
Thu
Sandy Lerner: Second Impressions @ The Center for Fiction
Sep 20 @ 11:00 pm – Sep 21 @ 1:00 am

Sandy Lerner will read from and discuss her new book Second Impressions, inspired by Jane Austen’sPride and Prejudice at The Center for Fiction.

Oct
13
Sat
Jane Austen Mini-Conference @ Cameron Village Regional Library
Oct 13 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Dr. Celia Easton will talk about “Why on Earth is Sir Charles Grandison Jane Austen’s ‘Favorite’ Novel?”. Dr. Inger Brodey will discuss “The Entertainment Value of Suffering: Jane Austen and the ‘Luxuries of Distress'” 

Please call to register. Sponsored by the Jane Austen Society.

To be held at the Cameron Village Regional Library.

Oct
27
Sat
Jane Austen Day @ Glenn Eyrie Castle
Oct 27 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Jan
25
Fri
Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters @ in theaters
Jan 25 – Jan 26 all-day

USA release date. Check local listings.

This is a “dark spin on the fairy tale” staring Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton. 

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