Jane Austen's 250th Birthday Ball

Join us at the Provo City Library at Academy Square for a social evening of English country dancing, card playing, food, and drink to celebrate the life and legacy of one of English literature's greatest authors. Dancing, refreshments, and a photo backdrop will be in the ballroom. Card playing will be in the Brimhall Room. There will be a prize drawing and costume contest. To supplement the catered food, attendees are asked to bring a plate of treats to share, please and thank you. Early bird pricing goes through December 1.

Dance List

1st Set

1. The Spaniard
2. Auretti's Dutch Skipper
3. Draper's Gardens
4. Physical Snob
5. I Care Not for These Ladies
6. Yellow Stockings

2nd Set

1. The Hole in the Wall (featured in Becoming Jane)
2. Tythe Pig (featured in the 2005 Pride & Prejudice)
3. Childgrove (featured in the 2007 Northanger Abbey)
4. Newcastle
5. The Duke of Kent'z Waltz
6. This dance will be announced at the ball.

Info: Dancing will start promptly at half past six.

Info: The prize drawing and costume contest will be conducted.

Info: Dancing will start promptly at half past eight.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Provo City Library at Academy Square, 550 North University Avenue, Provo, United States