CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY AT ‘IMILOA WITH A HIGH TEA & CHAT!
Hilo, Hawai‘i – ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center presents its first High Tea & Chat on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at 11 :30 a.m. Treat someone special or come with friends to an event that will be sure to delight. Partake in tea, scones and desserts provided by Teaching Tea; tea sandwiches created by Moonstruck Patisserie; and decorated cookies designed by A Little Bit of Paris, all presented on an eclectic collection of fine china. Relax and learn about the role that women and mothers have had on the history of tea as JoAnn Aguirre presents a chat on “Mothers & Tea: Women’s Place in Tea History.” Music will be provided by Lorien Brownlea who will play the violin and mandolin. Hats are welcome to this English affair.
This event is part of an on-going Tea Chat Series presented by Aguirre. With over twenty years of experience in tea, Aguirre shares her knowledge and experiences she’s gained from around the world. She is owner of Hawai‘i Island’s only dedicated tea shop, Teaching Tea located in Manono Marketplace. They offer tea education, quality loose leaf teas, gifts and accessories. They also carry exquisite Hawai‘i grown tea, as well as teas from around the world.
Tickets for this event are $45 for members and $55 for non-members and can be purchased by visiting ‘Imiloa’s front desk or by calling (808) 969-9703.
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i is a world-class informal science education center located on the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo campus. ‘Imiloa is a place of life-long learning where the power of Hawaiʻi’s cultural traditions, its legacy of exploration and the wonders of astronomy come together to provide inspiration and hope for generations. The Center’s interactive exhibits, 3D full dome planetarium, native landscape, and programs and events engage children, families, visitors and the local community in the wonders of science and technology found in Hawai‘i. It is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays). For more information, visit the website at www.imiloahawaii.org.
