In celebration of Virginia Woolf’s Un-Birthday and International Women’s Day, the Shakespeare’s Sister Company is hosting a Tea Party and Book Swap in proper British Style, and you are cordially invited.
The event will be held at Lady Mendle’s, 56 Irving Place, between 17th and 18th streets in New York City.
Save the Date: Saturday, March 6
Patrons will enjoy the following:
7 – 7:30 p.m.: Tea and Mingling
Enjoy an assortment of teas, a buffet of tea sandwiches and scones with clotted cream and jam!
7:30 – 8:10 p.m.: Literary Book Discussions
Each guest will introduce the title/author of the book, one sentence describing what the book is about, an interesting fact about their favorite part of the book and what kind of book they are looking to swap for.
For those who prefer not to speak, we will provide ink and paper for you to write down your details and an SSC member would be happy to read it aloud on your behalf. We’re all friends here.
8:10 – 8:30 p.m.: Literary Book Swap
Guests will have the opportunity to trade their book as many times as they’d like. Additionally, the SSC will provide a program listing all of the books being traded for patrons to reference.
8:30 – 9 p.m.: Tea and Mingling
Enjoy an assortment of teas, a buffet of tea sandwiches and scones with clotted cream and jam!
Our event concludes at 9 p.m. However, patrons are welcome to migrate downstairs to the martini bar and heated outdoor garden for cocktails.
Regarding attire, please come dressed in your British best. Dresses and suits are encouraged. Hats and gloves are not required, but are encouraged.
All-inclusive admission runs $35 per person.
RSVP by Feb. 26.
Payments shall only be accepted in advance either via PayPal to info@shakespearessister.org or by check to: Shakespeare’s Sister Company, 455 Ocean Parkway, ste 3D, Brooklyn NY 11218.
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