August 21, 2025
Speaking of Unmentionables: The Rise & Fall of Undewear
The Community House • 415 W. Eighth Street Hinsdale, IL 60521 Organized by The Community HouseAbout this event
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Description
What did the brassiere say to the hat? “You go on a head while I give these two a lift.”Well known Chicago performer Ellie of Ellie Presents joins us at The Community House with her popular talk, "Speaking of Unmentionables: The Rise & Fall of Ladies’ Underwear" which is probably Ellie’s most requested performance. This novel and at times slightly naughty presentation unveils facts and exposes myths about women's unmentionables. It includes stories from real women past and present and the amusing and sometimes uncomfortable relationship with their foundations.
Ellie plays several women from the past as artistic portrayals and gives many talks on Domestic Arts topics of which Speaking of Unmentionables: The Rise & Fall of Ladies’ Underwear is a special audience favorite. Ellie has traveled all over the country with it. The talk takes the audience on a tour through the fashion timeline…underneath the dresses. Ellie bring many examples of historic underwear both reproduction and authentic as illustrations.
“It’s a stand-up comedy routine with history!” said one recent audience member.
For more information on this talk and Ellie’s other work including Phyllis Diller, Mamie Eisenhower, Carry A Nation, Mamah Bouton Borthwick and the other historic characters that Ellie portrays please visit www.elliepresents.com or phone 312.771.2400.
MENU: Details to follow closer to event date - Check back later for lunch menu!
FEE INCLUDES: Lunch and presentation. Buffet Lunch is to be served promptly at 11:30am and presentation to follow at noon.
*****Please note any dietary restrictions when you register!!***Must register 10 days in advance!
*Absolutely no refunds - Event is non-refundable unless canceled by The Community House.
Location
The Community House
Age and Gender
Ages 21-255 · Co-Ed
Location
Sessions
Speaking of Unmentionables: The Rise & Fall of Undewear
$30.00