Allentown Art Museum Auxiliary Hosts 70th Annual Holiday Tea
Allentown, PA — The 70th Annual Holiday Tea, the Allentown Art Museum Auxiliary’s gift to the Lehigh Valley community, will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, with entertainment provided by pianist Robert Richelderfer and flautist Mona Turner, who will accompany Richelderfer on several pieces.
“We are proud to continue this wonderful tradition that began on Dec. 11, 1946 at the Art Museum’s original home in the Stone House in the Rose Garden,” said Auxiliary President Anne Hohe. “This really is our gift to the community and we have so many great members from throughout Lehigh County and the entire Lehigh Valley who have supported us over the years.”
The Auxiliary’s rich history also dates to 1946, when it was founded and one of its first leader was Anna Rodale, wife of publisher Jerome I. Rodale. From 1946 to 1964 it was the only volunteer organization for the museum and over the years it has helped raise fund for purchases such as the piano Richelderfer will play.
The event is free to the public and includes light refreshments. Homemade holiday cookie packages will be available for purchase in the museum lobby as attendees depart the event.
The Auxiliary also conducts regular bus trips and luncheons as fund raisers throughout the year.
Information By:
Anne Hohe
President
Allentown Art Museum Auxiliary
31 N. Fifth St.
Allentown, PA 18101
