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Vanderbilt Mansion hosts formal tea

WHAT: Formal tea WHEN: Sept. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Formal gardens of the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, 119 Vanderbilt Park Road, Hyde Park

DETAILS: The event will be fashioned in the spirit of the early 1900s. It will feature a selection of teas from Harney and Sons, tea sandwiches, scones, cupcakes, cookies and French macarons. The Botticelli Players will provide live music, and Michael Harney from Harney & Sons will be the guest speaker. The beautiful and whimsical Toucan Hats will be available at the tea for viewing and purchasing. Park at the main visitor center parking lot. There is a moderate walk to the gardens. Handicap access is available by prior arrangement. Period clothing wear, party garden wear and fancy hats are encouraged, but not necessary. In the event of heavy rain, the event will be moved to the Wallace Education and Visitor Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt site. Tickets are $50, $45 for members, and must be purchased in advance. CONTACT: Visit brownpapertickets.com for tickets. Call (845) 229-7770 for more information.

‘Spamalot’ opens Aug. 10 at Mac-Haydn Theatre

WHAT: Musical, “Spamalot” WHEN: Aug. 10 through 20, with performances 8p.m. Fridays, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays, 2 p.m. Wednesdays and 2 and 8 p.m. Thursdays WHERE: Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 state Route 203, Chatham DETAILS: “Spamalot,” the musical based on “Monty Python and The Holy Grail,” is inane, irreverent, a bit bawdy, zany and every kind of incorrect there is. Join King Arthur and his knights Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad, Sir Bedevere and Sir Robin as they bravely fight killer rabbits and resist beautiful showgirls on their quest for the Holy Grail. Ticket prices range from $15 to $36. CONTACT: Call (518) 392-9292 or visit machaydntheatre.org for more information.