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"In Her Own Voice: A Visit with
Eleanor Roosevelt" | | Saturday,
October 11, 2008
Doors open at 7:00 P.M.
Performance at 7:30 P.M.
We are delighted to welcome back Boston-based actor, writer, and producer,
Robin Lane for another fascinating evening in her "Ladies First" series
~ this evening with Eleanor Roosevelt !
For many years throughout the
world, Eleanor Roosevelt has been one of our best-known public figures. Yet very
few really knew her. Despite her unceremonious, guileless image, Mrs. Roosevelt
was a complex human being. She is a study in opposites: shy ~ friendly; self-effacing
~ proud; public, yet somehow private.
For much of her life Eleanor could
not speak openly without having to worry about offending FDR or the Congress.
Yet after her husband's death, standing alone ~ speaking for herself ~ she began
to find her own voice.
In this one-woman dramatization, Robin Lane,
as Eleanor Roosevelt, shares her life and times. Since 1980, Robin has been touring
the United States with her one-woman show, "Ladies First", which dramatizes
the lives of six first ladies. After a performance of "Ladies First",
James Roosevelt told Ms. Lane: "When I closed my eyes, I could hear my mother's
voice, the similarity was just amazing."
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was
the niece of a President (her uncle was Theodore Roosevelt) and the wife of Franklin
Delano Roosevelt, thirty-second president and a distant cousin, thus her maiden
name was also Roosevelt. She was raised by her grandmother Mary Hall. Following
her marriage, she felt dominated by her mother-in-law and set out to develop an
independent life for herself. Ahead of the times and often the Nation, she advocated
the cause of civil and social rights for Native Americans, African Americans,
women and all those oppressed by poverty. Starting in 1933 her husband's term
as President corresponded with the Great Depression and World War II.
When
FDR contracted polio and was confined to a wheelchair, Eleanor traveled extensively
on his behalf. Nominted to become US representative to the United Nations, she
helped draft the Universal Bill of Human Rights in 1948.
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The doors will open at 7:00 P.M. and
the performance will begin at
7:30
P. M.
Enjoy sparkling punch and our Raffle table.
Refreshments
will be served after the performance.
Tickets are Pre-sold at $18.00
Please
call Virginia at 781-837-2403 or Eileen at 781-837-7579
Please note:
This performance will take place at:
The North Community Church Parish House
Old Main Street
Marshfield Hills
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Directions: (From Marshfield) | | Rte.
3A passing St. Christine's Church to Traffic Light at Highland St., turn right
and go to next intersection. Turn right on Old Main St. The Parish House is on
the right with ample parking. | Directions: (From
Scituate) | Rte. 3A to Traffic
Light at Highland St., Turn left and go to next intersection. Turn right on Old
Main St. The Parish House is on the right with ample parking.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | "A
Victorian Christmas Show House at the
Daniel Webster Estate" ~ A Musical
Holiday | ~Gala
Opening Cocktail Party ~
Saturday, November 29, 2008
7:00 PM to 10:00
PM
Tickets ~ $50.00
To order Tickets please call Virginia (781-837-2403),
Eileen (781-837-7579)
A Gala Cocktail Party will begin
our Holiday Season in grand style! This sparkling evening will be filled with
delicious hors d'oeuvres from the Silent Chef, a Bar offering Wines, Beer, Champagne
and our signature drink ~
the "Webster Poinsettia", a preview of
the beautiful Holiday interiors and a chance to meet and talk with the Interior
Designers and the Floral Designers who collaborated to create this magnificent
setting.
....Once again, we will anticipate another visit from Saint Nicholas,
himself!
....Visit our Holly Boutique and find "just the right gifts"
for friends and family.
....Enjoy a Silent Auction with exciting items.
....A
Celebration at the Historic Webster Estate...Simply, an evening of good friends,
good food and toasts to a joyous Holiday Season! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Open
to the Public from Sunday, November 30th through Monday, December 8th
Hours
~ 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Evening Hours ~ Tuesday,
December 2nd and
Thursday, December 4th
Hours ~ 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tickets
~ $10.00 ~ Seniors ~ $8.00
Groups Welcome ~ Easy Parking This
Holiday Season we are delighted to offer our fourth Victorian Christmas Show House!
Each room is chosen by an Interior Designer who will work their magic and transform
this beautiful Queen Anne-style Victorian mansion, built in 1880, into a glittering
Holiday Centerpiece with lots of new ideas from the professionals to make your
own home sparkle! A tree graces each room as well as
a "Tablescape" ~ perhaps a table set for Holiday Tea, Cocktails or a
festive Christmas dinner. From the beautiful gold and
white Parlor and the period Bed Chambers, to the Grand Staircase and the handsome
Butler's Pantry, every inch will have a Decorator's touch to bring excitement
to your Holidays as well as offering a peek into the bygone era of high style
and grand living. This truly is a page from a Victorian storybook
....We can
almost hear the footsteps of the maids and butler, as they prepare to open doors
for another magical season.
....Please join us for a delightful visit and take
away lovely memories that we hope will linger throughout your Holiday Season..........We
look forward to welcoming you to the Webster Estate. | |
