Fans unite in local groups and via videochat to celebrate
their beloved author over afternoon tea
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 04, 2014
USA — While last
year’s fetching frock may no longer be in fashion, the popularity of some
styles never wanes. Such is the case with the works of author Jane Austen.
Women just can’t get enough of her and her iconic characters. At the ongoing and rabid request of
Austenites, women’s wellness organization Siren School is throwing a party in
Austen’s honor, and everyone is invited, regardless of location.
An Austentatious Afternoon Tea will be held in tea rooms throughout the
country as well as in households and even online. It all takes place Saturday, November 8th, 2014 at
11am PST / 2pm EST. The event will kickoff with a ceremonial
global, group toast whereby participants may tune in via live videochat to lift
a cup together. Planned as an annual
event, the theme for the inaugural tea is Pride
& Prejudice. Games and trivia
will be provided to all hosts and guests are encouraged to don bonnets and
gloves, as well as sport parasols and handkerchiefs.
Siren School Headmistress Joy Devivre describes
the event this way: “For years I’ve been hounded to do some sort of Jane Austen
event. Finally, our new Salonniere Sarah Gates of the San Diego Sea Jewels
salon talked me into it. It was
originally meant to be a quiet little tea party to welcome new members. It
quickly took on a life and scale of its own, and I’m pleased as tea punch to
see how it’s evolving.”
Austen enthusiasts may choose from a
variety of participation options:
·
Regional Siren School Salons ie chapters
·
Local
participating tea rooms
·
Private parties at home
·
Live videochat via Google+. Drop in anytime during
the 1.5 hour event
· Facebook event page chat.
Images and comments will be posted before, during and after the event
If a rich aunt insists on spiriting you
away to her country estate for the weekend and you’re forced to miss the event,
not to worry. Emma and friends are
already planning next year’s tea for the second Saturday in November.
Siren School is dedicated to helping
women discover (or re-discover) their value, beauty and joie de vivre. Activities include the regional Salon
program, Siren Soiree theme parties, Mythic Adventures themed getaways, Fantasy
Fitness theme dance instruction, special interest workshops online, and Plunder
– the student rewards program.
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