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.

Sep
21
Fri
Lady Susan @ The Triangle Theatre at Church of the Holy Trinity
Sep 21 @ 11:00 pm – Sep 23 @ 1:00 am

A staged reading of a new screenplay by Jim Sherry based on a novella by Jane Austen. 

Oct
5
Fri
Jane Austen Society of North America 2012 Annual General Meeting
Oct 5 – Oct 8 all-day

This year’s theme is Sex, Money and Power in Jane Austen’s Fiction. 

Janet Mullany will be in attendances and signing books at the book fair.

Jan
28
Mon
Pride and Prejudice: A Live Reading @ Block 37
Jan 28 @ 12:00 pm – Jan 29 @ 12:00 am

To celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice The Jane Austen Society of North America – Greater Chicago Region (JASNA-GCR) is presenting a live reading.

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.

Nov
13
Wed
Pride and Prejudice the Musical @ Kenton Theatre
Nov 13 – Nov 17 all-day

The Henley Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society is proud to bring you Pride and Prejudice the Musical, performed at The Kenton Theatre.

This musical, based on the timeless Jane Austen novel, Pride and Prejudice, centers on the relationship of the proud Mr Darcy and the feisty Elizabeth Bennet. With a host of characters from the endearing to the exasperating, and a score of great music, this is a production not to be missed.  

 Directed by Julie Huntington
Musical Director: Alan Lineham
Choreographer:  David Parsonson
 
 
Jun
7
Sat
Jane Austen in June @ Tryon Palace
Jun 7 all-day

Tryon Palace and the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) – North Carolina Regional group invite you to partake in a day dedicated to the Regency Era, while also celebrating the 200th anniversary of the publication of Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park. With your “Jane Austen in June” ticket you are able to attend the “All About Tea” tours in the Stanly House and tea in the Commission House, Regency era dance classes and a craft workshop. Dr. Inger S. B. Brodey, the Director of Comparative Literature program at UNC-Chapel Hill, will give a special lecture. You are also invited to explore Tryon Palace’s 14 acres of garden, where you can enjoy a picnic lunch. Or enjoy a waterfront meal at Lawson’s Landing River walk Café, located in the North Carolina History Center.  (http://www.tryonpalace.org/jane-austen)