Tea on the 2nd

High tea and boutique shopping are slated for The Duke Mansion on Dec. 2. Starting at 2 p.m., you'll find goods from shops such as The Buttercup, The Blossom Shop, Jeffre Scott Apothecary, Reid's Fine Foods, Twenty Degrees Chocolates, blis Uptown and more. Tea with sandwiches, canapes and sweets will be served at 3. $35 for adults, $15 for 5-12; reserve by Nov. 28 at 704-714-4445 or email kellis@tlwf.org; 400 Hermitage Road.