North Country Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


Performer Information
Performer name:	Rita Parisi
Phone:	978-430-1357
Mailing address:	,
E-mail address:	ritaparisi@waterfallproductions.com
Website:	http://www.waterfallproductions.com
Previous appearances at:	Durham Public Library, Durham NH, Northfield Library. Northfield MA, Russell Library, Middletown CT, Coventry Library, Coventry RI, Libby Library, Old Orchard Beach Maine Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated:	05/03/2013

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Program
Category
Description
Fee

Victorian Courtship Tea History,
Museums,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

How did young ladies and gentlemen become acquainted back in the 1890's? COURTSHIP of course! Courtship was a ritual in which romance, etiquette, and socializing played an essential part. Mrs. Gordon will recount how her husband courted her during the 1890's during afternoon tea. Appropriate for Teens & up; Great for Valentine's Day and Mother/Daughter Teas
$351- $500

1908 Tea History,
Museums,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

In 1908, the world was on the cusp of change. The traditions of the Victorians were giving way to a modern way of thinking. The automobile, airplane, changes in fashion, entertainment, and social conventions were altering the lives of people forever. Mrs. Gordon, a middle-class housewife, will entertain you during her afternoon tea as she tells you stories that will illuminate life at the turn of the 20th century. Then everyone will have an opportunity to engage in an open discussion as she shares with you her latest issue of the Ladies Home Journal.
$351- $500

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Program	Category	Description	Fee
Victorian Courtship Tea	History, Museums, Performing Arts- Storytelling	How did young ladies and gentlemen become acquainted back in the 1890's? COURTSHIP of course! Courtship was a ritual in which romance, etiquette, and socializing played an essential part. Mrs. Gordon will recount how her husband courted her during the 1890's during afternoon tea. Appropriate for Teens & up; Great for Valentine's Day and Mother/Daughter Teas	$351- $500
1908 Tea	History, Museums, Performing Arts- Storytelling	In 1908, the world was on the cusp of change. The traditions of the Victorians were giving way to a modern way of thinking. The automobile, airplane, changes in fashion, entertainment, and social conventions were altering the lives of people forever. Mrs. Gordon, a middle-class housewife, will entertain you during her afternoon tea as she tells you stories that will illuminate life at the turn of the 20th century. Then everyone will have an opportunity to engage in an open discussion as she shares with you her latest issue of the Ladies Home Journal.	$351- $500