It Costs WHAT?!
by Catherine Scholar. Published on February 11, 2018, as a Facebook note. The board is sometimes asked why our events and workshops are “so expensive.” How can we possibly justify charging $50 for a workshop, or $10 for a picnic in a public park? Why does it cost more to go to an event at a restaurant than to go […]
To Tea or Not to Tea?
by Cynthia Howell. Published in the September/October 2016 issue of Finery. Ah, afternoon tea. Such a delightful way to spend an afternoon: lovely surroundings, delicious treats, and our lovely guild members in their fabulous finery. What could be more elegant? GBACG afternoon tea events are generally quite popular, and the guild certainly plans to continue to host them. However, hosting […]
Last Dinner on the Titanic: Developing the Menu
by Sahrye Cohen, First published for the January/February 2012 issue of Finery The RMS Titanic is remembered not only for the tragic iceberg strike that resulted in 1,517 deaths, but also its incredible opulence. When we first started discussing an event commemorating the Titanic’s centennial, we knew we knew it was an opportunity to do something truly fantastic. One of […]
