Events

The 2012 Jane Austen Literary Festival

Schedule of Events

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MARCH 10 & 11, 2012

Rain or shine, all venues are covered or indoors!

www.janeaustenfestival.org
Info: (985) 951-6460

All Festival goers and participants are encouraged to wear costumes of the era. Venues in old Mandeville are for easy walking and promenading!  Restaurants, cafes and shops are nearby.

 

Saturday, March 10, 2012
Saturday morning events are at the Old Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte Street Parking in commuter parking lot on Lafitte Street. View artisans and demonstrations of the era 9:00-1:00pm. To be a vendor at the Jane Austen Festival contact, Donna Beakley (985) 845-4515.Festival Hotline: (985) 951- 6460
RAIN OR SHINE
ALL SATURDAY EVENTS ARE FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SUNDAY EVENTS ARE $35 & INCLUDES:
BRUNCH, ENTERTAINMENT & REGENCY RECEPTION WITH CAKE & CHAMPAGNE

Costume Design/Purchase/Rental – Pixie Possibles – 520 Girod St. (985) 231-8338
Raffle for valuable basket of gifts to benefit the festival; $1.00 tickets on sale all weekend.

Lunch and Dinner at participating businesses see below
All phone numbers (985) area code

The Barley Oak –  offering Fuller’s ESB & London Pride, Newcastle & Strongbow Cider, food & bar. 2101 Lakeshore Drive, 727-7420

 

The Beach House, indoor/outdoor restaurant & bar 125 Girod Street; 624-9331;

Juniper’s Restaurant – Jane Austen themed entrees/Dinner, 301 Lafitte Street, 624-5330

The Lake House – Sunday Brunch during the Festival included in your ticket price. Dinner & drinks nightly. 626-3006; 2025 Lakeshore Dr

 

Old Mandeville Café –  daytime menu specials 690 Lafitte Street, 626-9300

 

Nuvolari’s Restaurant – Restaurant & Bar. 246 Girod Street;  626-5619; www.nuvaloris.com

 

The Pub – Bar, Lafitte Street at Monroe, Beers & Ales

 

The Rusty Pelican, Fish & Chips Lunch & Dinner 500 Girod Street, 778-0364

 

Vianne’s Tea House – Lunch, Sunday Brunch, Loose leaf Teas, Tea Shoppe

Jane Austen Tea Sat. 1:00-2:30pm seating. (10% of proceeds to benefit The Jane Austen Foundation of LA)  544 Girod Street, (advance reservations needed for Tea) Walk ins welcome otherwise  624-5683;

Shop & Stroll on Girod Street:

Das Schulerhaus Gift Gallery & Christmas Shop– 620 Girod Street, 10% off one non-sale item to costumed festival goers!

Mae Antiques  –  420 Girod Street, 20% off to costumed fest goers by participating dealers

Susannah Elle Designs – 2012 Jefferson (behind Nuvolari’s); Jewelry

The Wash House – 413 Girod St. Hair Salon & Boutique

Re-Find Boutique – 333 Girod St. Ladies Consignment Boutique

Vianne’s Tea House – 544 Girod St. Tea Shoppe

 

For a list of Guest Houses and B&B’s check www.oldmandevillebiz.com
For a ladies guest retreat house go to www.PineLilyRetreat.com

Sunday, March 11, 2012
All Sunday’s events at The Lake House, 2025 Lakeshore Drive, 2nd Floor*, advance reservations recommended by calling 626-3006
Cost is $35 cash or check at the 2nd floor entrance; $25 for students and teachers with picture ID. Includes event activities, from noon-5pm, Silent Auction, entertainment and Brunch Buffet with Cash Bar. Regency Reception with Cake and Champagne at 3:30.

Please check back periodically as this schedule may change to accommodate all happenings.
*Handicap accessibility not available to the 2nd Floor. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Nobody minds having what is too good for them
- Jane Austen, Mansfield Park