��️ Jane Austen Wrecked My Life – A Gala And Screening in Honour of Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday!
OFFA invites you to step into the enchanting world of Jane Austen in the year that would have been her 250th Birthday, with an unforgettable evening of film, Regency-era charm, and literary celebration!
Sponsors include Caju Multimedia and Capstick McCollum and Associates.
�� When: Friday, 20th June 6:30 PM – Pre-show activities 7:30 PM – Jane Austen Wrecked My Life + short films (watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inLm4GvLQuk) Movie Summary An aspiring author looking to get more out of life takes up a writing residency and finds herself in the sort of romantic entanglements that could come from the pages of a Jane Austen novel. 8:45 PM – Post-show talk and door prizes �� Where: Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
✨ Evening Highlights: 6:30 PM – Pre-Show Activities: Regency Elegance: Enjoy beautiful regency music in the lobby, meet greeters in Regency attire, enjoy photo ops with period costumes and props, and take your picture in front of the OFFA step-and-repeat wall. Literary Treasures: Browse books by local women authors, including Shelly Sanders and Natalie Jenner, and other Canadian authors such as Jeanette Lynes. Purchase exclusive commemorative editions of Austen’s books from Oakville’s Plumleaf Publishing, and pick up some outstanding books from local women authors from Local Publisher, Different Drummer Books.
Support for Women Writers: Visit the JASNA table and other tables to find out how you can support local women writers and screenwriters. Costume Contest: Dress in your Regency best for a chance to win! You will need to sign up at the registration desk when you arrive, and Judges are walking around you will be given a contest nametag. Winner will be announced after the screening.
�� 3. Partner Tables JASNA (Jane Austen Society of North American) Plumleaf Publishing and Different Drummer Books Right to Learn - Focused on education for girls and women, including literacy in Afghanistan. Oakville Public Library
7:30 PM – Film Screening: Enjoy two delightful short films followed by the feature presentation, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life. 8:45 PM – Post-Show Talk & Door Prizes: Engage in a lively panel discussion featuring bestselling authors Shelley Sanders, and Professor and author Jeanette Lynes, along with literary scholar Tabinda K. Khan (also Regional lead of Jane Austen Society of North America (Jasna). Explore how Jane Austen continues to inspire and challenge us today. Stay for exciting door prizes, including books, Jane Austen-themed bags, and more.
��️ Don’t Miss Out! Celebrate Austen’s legacy in style. Whether you’re a longtime admirer or new to her work, this event promises something special for everyone.
��️ Jane Austen Wrecked My Life – A Gala And Screening in Honour of Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday!
OFFA invites you to step into the enchanting world of Jane Austen in the year that would have been her
250th Birthday, with an unforgettable evening of film, Regency-era charm, and literary celebration!
Sponsors include Caju Multimedia and Capstick McCollum and Associates.
�� When:
Friday, 20th June
6:30 PM – Pre-show activities
7:30 PM – Jane Austen Wrecked My Life + short films (watch the trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inLm4GvLQuk)
Movie Summary An aspiring author looking to get more out of life takes up a writing residency and finds
herself in the sort of romantic entanglements that could come from the pages of a Jane Austen novel.
8:45 PM – Post-show talk and door prizes
�� Where:
Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
✨ Evening Highlights:
6:30 PM – Pre-Show Activities:
Regency Elegance: Enjoy beautiful regency music in the lobby, meet greeters in Regency attire,
enjoy photo ops with period costumes and props, and take your picture in front of the OFFA step-and-repeat wall.
Literary Treasures: Browse books by local women authors, including Shelly Sanders and Natalie Jenner, and other Canadian authors such as Jeanette Lynes. Purchase exclusive commemorative editions of Austen’s books from Oakville’s Plumleaf Publishing, and pick up some outstanding books from local women authors from Local Publisher, Different Drummer Books.
Support for Women Writers: Visit the JASNA table and other tables to find out how you can support local women writers and screenwriters.
Costume Contest: Dress in your Regency best for a chance to win! You will need to sign up at
the registration desk when you arrive, and Judges are walking around you will be given a contest nametag. Winner will be announced after the screening.
�� 3. Partner Tables
JASNA (Jane Austen Society of North American)
Plumleaf Publishing and Different Drummer Books
Right to Learn - Focused on education for girls and women, including literacy in Afghanistan.
Oakville Public Library
7:30 PM – Film Screening:
Enjoy two delightful short films followed by the feature presentation, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life.
8:45 PM – Post-Show Talk & Door Prizes:
Engage in a lively panel discussion featuring bestselling authors Shelley Sanders, and Professor and
author Jeanette Lynes, along with literary scholar Tabinda K. Khan (also Regional lead of Jane Austen
Society of North America (Jasna). Explore how Jane Austen continues to inspire and challenge us today.
Stay for exciting door prizes, including books, Jane Austen-themed bags, and more.
��️ Don’t Miss Out!
Celebrate Austen’s legacy in style. Whether you’re a longtime admirer or new to her work, this event promises something special for everyone.