High Tea with Brownie Wise, February 28 @ 1 PM

Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance Presents

High Tea with special guest

Brownie Wise

'The Original Tupperware Lady'



A historical portrayal by Leslie Goddard
in character as Brownie Wise

Doors open at 12:00 pm, Tea service commences at 1:00 pm
Highland Park Community House
1991 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, Illinois
Sunday, February 28, 2016
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Doors open at 12:00 pm
Cost: $55 prepay or $65 day of event
Reservations required: 312/380-1665 or
Mail payment to:
Greater Midwest Foodways, 280 Laurel Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
Purchase tickets by credit card via EventBrite.com or 800-838-3006.


Brownie Wise propelled Tupperware to skyrocketing success in the 1950s. In this living-history program, Wise as tells the story of her rise from a divorced mother selling cleaning supplies to Vice-President of Tupperware Home Parties. In 1951, Wise had about 200 women selling Tupperware; by 1954, her sales force topped 9,000. When Wise's fame started to eclipse that of Tupperware, she was forced out of the company and largely disappeared. But the Tupperware parties she pioneered remain the gold standard for home party selling.
Leslie Goddard M.A., Ph.D., is an award winning actress and scholar who has been presenting history lectures and portraying famous women in history for more than 10 years. Goddard holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University, specializing in U.S. cultural history, American studies, and women's history as well as a master's degree in theater and in museum studies. A former museum director, she is the author of two books: Remembering Marshall Fields and Chicago’s Sweet Candy History. She currently works full time as a historical interpreter, author and public speaker.

Inspiration for this program was Tupperware Unsealed: Brownie Wise, Earl Tupper, and the Home Party Pioneers by Bob Kealing.


Our tables seat 10 guests. We will do our very best to arrange you are seated with your friends. Please advise by phone or e-mail if you have friends paying separately who will sit with you.

An early bird boutique will feature jewelry, hats, purses, accessories and Tupperware.

A live auction will be conducted to benefit Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance's State Fair Family Heirloom project.

Fee: $55. prepay and $65 day of event (if any seats remain)

Seating is limited. Tickets are non-refundable though they are transferrable, so if you buy a ticket and your plans change, you can sell your ticket. If you do sell your ticket, please let us know who you sold it to.

Your payment will confirm your reservation.

Seating or Questions? (312) 380-1665 or GreaterMidwestFoodways@gmail.com

Wish to gift someone a seat at this tea?
We can mail you a gift card to present to your honored guest.



High Tea Menu


First Course
Scottish Smoked Salmon Pinwheels
Beef Tenderloin Triangles
Roast Turkey Triangles
Cucumber & Watercress Leaves
Egg Salad Rounds
Creamed Avocado & Crab Flowers
Open-Faced Ham & Asparagus Rounds
Open-Faced Roquefort & Pear Slices



Image by Louisa Chu.

Second Course
Homemade Raisin Scones with fresh lemon curd,
Strawberry preserves & Devonshire cream



Image by Louisa Chu.

Third Course
Homemade Rhubarb & Apple Pie with fresh cream


Image by Louisa Chu.


Fourth Course
An assortment of Elegant Petit Fours & Pastries


Image by Louisa Chu.


Tea poured all afternoon.

Catered by High Tea with Gerri.

http://www.GreaterMidwestFoodways.com

Today is Inventor's Day
PBS's American Experience on Tupperware

If you wish to come, there are a few seats left to offer!

Regards,

I don't have any pictures to offer, but want to say what a fun afternoon this was.
The boutique was delightful.
Not only was there Tupperware (of course) but there was some fun jewelry (at very good prices) and very cool vintage hats at super reasonable prices.
I got a gorgeous midnight blue velvet hat with a sparkly embellishment for $12!
My daughter bought a chic black and white polka dot little hat with a veil for I think $15. You can't beat that! I could have bought like 6 more...LOL
The tea was fabulous, and delish, and the girls never stopped pouring.

As for the performance, what energy and enthusiasm!
Also a bonus, there was no trouble to hear and understand what was being said, all without electronic amplification.
At the end there was a raffle and an auction of more delicious treats.
Just a delightful day, all to benefit a good cause.
As Arnold would say, "I'll be back".