Who says no one wears hats anymore? At a few upcoming events, they’re practically mandatory. Check out:
The Mad Hatter Tea Party to benefit Hospice of Saint John is from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Denver Design District, 595 S. Broadway. The event will feature a boutique of hat designs by Stephinity Salazar, as well as hat crafts for kids. Tickets are $15 for children ages 3-12; $25 for adults. For details and tickets, call 303-865-7214 or email aburton@hospiceofstjohn.org
Luncheon by Design starts at 11 a.m. May 5 to benefit the Design Council of the Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. Guests will get a preview of the Hermès installation, “The Secret of Scarf Printing,” which will be on view at the museum through May 9. Tickets are $125 for young professionals; $175 for regular admission; patrons are $500. 720-913-0046
Women with Hattitude luncheon is at 11:30 a.m. May 6 in the Seawell Grand Ballroom at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Curtis streets. More than 450 women are expected at the fifth annual event, which will feature a musical selection from “Mama Hated Diesels,” lunch and a hat parade that will include awards. Tickets are $45 per person, and proceeds benefit theater education. Call 303-446-4812 or go to .
Looking for a chapeau?
Denise Snyder, owner of Mariel in Larimer Square, has stocked up on hats for spring parties. She’s hosting a social from 1 to 6 p.m. May 6, offering champagne and pastries and donating 10 percent of all sales to the Denver Center Alliance. 1428 Larimer St. 303-623-1151. Photos of Denise Snyder. left, and Patti Shyne, above, by Tommy Collier
