Drinks and Delights on Saturday, January 28th — Free at The Mount, just one mile from Brook Farm Inn, in Lenox, MA, in the heart of the Berkshires.
January 24, 2012 marks Edith Wharton’s 150th birthday. To honor her and to kick off a very special new season, The Mount will be hosting a birthday open house on Saturday, January 28 from 4-7 pm. Free and open to the public, the festivities will include a birthday toast, a movie, cake, and a reading.
Please arrive early, as seating for the screening is limited. A free shuttle will run a loop from the main lot to the mansion from 3:30 to 7 pm.
The afternoon and evening will include the following:
- Birthday toast to Edith Wharton
- Screening of The Old Maid, starring Bette Davis and based on Wharton’s story of the same name (95 minutes).
- Cake and refreshments
- A reading from Edith Wharton’s autobiography, A Backward Glance
Tickets are not necessary for this event, but guests are encouraged to make reservations by calling 413-551-5100 or emailing rsvp@EdithWharton.org.
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