The Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) invites you to Sunday Afternoon Tea With Mae West on February 10.

According to RIHS:

Welfare Islands bawdiest Workhouse inmate returns, in person, for an afternoon of:

  • Gourmet refreshment
  • Intimate confessions
  • Risque repartee
  • Vintage movies

LIMITED SEATING for a uniquely entertaining event. Get your tickets now by clicking the link Sunday Tea with Mae West: Credit Card & PayPal

Or, purchase at Visitor Center kiosk: Cash or credit card

There are a few spots left for a uniquely entertaining afternoon with Mae West!

Ticket Choices:

  • Friend of Mae West: $45
  • Drinking Companion: $60, includes vintage tea cup memento
  • Co-Star: $100, Includes tea cup plus Mae West biography She AlwaysKnew How
  • Producer $150, Includes tea cup, biography plus
  • The Essential DVD Collection of 9 Mae West Films (eg, the seductive and witty She Done Him Wrong and My Little Chickadee)

According to the NYPL:

… on April 19, 1927 Mae West was convicted at The Jefferson Market Courthouse on obscenity charges for her play Sex. The play, which she also wrote, produced, and directed, was her first starring role on Broadway. The production had been open for close to a year and playing to full houses before it was raided by the police. West received a $500 fine and was sentenced to ten days in jail. She spent one night in the Womans House of Detention before moving to Welfare Island (now known as Roosevelt Island). She was released after eight days for good behavior and the resulting publicity only increased her fame….

Why don’t you come up and see Mae West for Sunday afternoon tea with the RIHS on February 10.

More info and tickets to Sunday Tea With Mae West available at RIHS web site.