Tea for Two

through Sunday, May 13, 2012
Longue Vue House and Gardens
Food & Drink Mid-City Museum
With over 3000 different varieties grown all over the world, tea remains the most widely consumed beverage. A new exhibition at Longue Vue House and Gardens will highlight the art and culture that surround this popular drink. It will display the progression and diversity of the various vessels used to make and serve tea. "LVHG is pleased to present this exciting exhibit exploring the art of tea around the world," says Executive Director Joe Baker. "In addition to the variety of tea sets and utensils associated with the ritual of tea making, the exhibit will feature outstanding ceramic teapots from Newcomb Pottery, Peter Anderson of Shearwater Pottery, and George Ohr." Tea for Two will be on display at Longue Vue starting Thursday, February 2^nd, and an opening reception will also take place from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Then on Friday, February 3^rd at 3:00 pm there will be a Tea, Talk and Tour with tea expert Marc Roberson. Visitors will enjoy an informative talk, a lovely afternoon tea service, along with a guided tour of the exhibition. Registration is required for the Tea, Talk, and Tour, and the cost is $60 per person, which also includes sandwiches and champagne at the tea service.
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