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An Afternoon Tea, Inspired By Masterpiece’s Downton Abbey
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UPDATE: The Afternoon Tea is sold out! Thanks for your interest and support.
Enjoy an afternoon of elegance inspired by Masterpiece’s Downton Abbey at an Afternoon Tea, Edwardian Fashions Program and Finale Screening Party!
When? Sunday March 6, 2016 – 2 – 5 p.m.
(Tea & program from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Preview screening of Masterpiece Downton Abbey’s final episode at 4 p.m.)
Where? Baker University Center on the campus of Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
Tickets $25.00
Period dress & tea hats optional!
Enjoy the Splendor….
Step back in time with cultural and fashion historian Laura Loew of Lost in the Past. On display will be original antique fashions and Loew will share interesting stories from Downton Abbey-era decades from the 1910 to 1920s. Laura has developed over 30 different talks and programs, all focusing on various aspects of Victorian, Edwardian, and 1920’s history, culture, and fashions. She has a passion for collecting and sharing antique Victorian and Edwardian clothing, hats, and other artifacts. Laura also dresses in antique fashions when speaking to lend an additional air of authenticity to her program.
Eat, Drink, and be Merry….
Enjoy a scrumptious variety of sweets and savories and of course, tea!
Sneak a Divine Peek….
Watch the final Masterpiece Downton Abbey episode on the big screen in the Baker University Center Theater.
For tickets, call 740-593-4950, major credit cards accepted. Or print the order form and mail with payment to:
WOUB Public Media, 1 Ohio University, RTVC Bldg. Room 424, Athens, Ohio 45701
Proceeds from this event benefit WOUB Public Media
Thanks to these local business for their support of this event:
For DVD’s and more Masterpiece Downton Abbey items, visit shopPBS.org