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Friends of Fashion present “100 years of Hats”
Friends of Fashion present “100 years of Hats” at Suomi Opisto-Hancock this Sunday, May 17th.
Step back in time and experience the elegance of history as the Friends of Fashion and Real People Media present “100 Years of Hats” at historic Suomi Opisto-Hancock. This Sunday, May 17th, we invite you to immerse yourself in an afternoon where music, high fashion, and heritage converge. Set against the backdrop of the Chapel of St. Matthew and Old Main, this event is a curated journey through time.
The historical fashion revue, “Which Hat Shall I Wear,” brings the past to life with ten live models showcasing thirty exquisite vintage hats and ensembles spanning from the 1860s through the 1940s. The experience is elevated by informative live narration accompanied by the acoustic melodies of guitarist Mike Irish. This is more than a show; it is a vivid celebration of our cultural evolution and style.
The journey continues with a short stroll to Old Main Inn, where guests will enjoy light appetizers and desserts while listening to elegant music by Mark Spreitzer on piano and Jerry Younce on guitar. Guests will also have exclusive access to a silent auction featuring unique local experiences and vintage treasures, with all proceeds directly supporting Real People Media.
Real People Media is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization operating the Keweenaw Storytelling Center in downtown Calumet and producers of the The Red Jacket Jamboree, an old-time radio variety show heard throughout Michigan on Public Radio networks. The organization is currently fundraising to bring WRJX-LP 94.1 FM community radio to the airwaves! Proceeds from “A Sunday Afternoon at Suomi Opisto” help cover the organization’s operating costs and fund future programs and activities of Real People Media.
The event takes place this Sunday, May 17th beginning at the Chapel of St. Matthew at 2pm. Guest may park in the parking lot directly behind Old Main. (Follow signage) Space for this program is limited. Tickets, $25 per adult, may be purchased online at www.realpeoplemedia.org or at the door. (if available). For further information, you may call 906-934-2346 or email realpeoplemedia@gmail.com