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
29
Sat
Cheer From Chawton @ Drayton Hall, University of SC
Sep 29 @ 12:00 am – Sep 30 @ 1:00 am

South Carolina Shakespeare Company in Columbia, SC in partnership with the University of SC Department of Theatre and Dance, will present Cheer from Chawton: A Jane Austen Family Theatrical performed by New York actress, Karen Eterovich.

Nov
10
Sat
9th Annual Dahlonega Literature Festival @ Activity Room, North Georgia College and State University's Continuing Education Building
Nov 10 @ 2:00 pm – Nov 11 @ 10:00 pm

Please note that the times differ for each day as follows:

  • November 10:  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • November 11:  1:30-4:00 p.m.

Regina Jeffers will be in attendance.

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.

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.

Feb
12
Thu
Pride & Prejudice Production @ Twin City Stage
Feb 12 @ 8:00 pm – Feb 15 @ 2:00 pm

This production of Pride & Prejudice is adapted by Jon Jory from the novel by Jane Austen. It is directed by Sharon Andrews. Production sponsored by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton.

Shows are Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

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!