the invitation, sent out sunday, may 7:

Halflab's Spicy Sixteen — Saturday, May 27

This year, the House Around Lisa, (Neil)Fred, Louise, And Brandon turns sixteen years old! At traditional 16th birthday celebrations, sweetness steals the glory, but when it comes to tradition, we always prefer to spice things up rather than keep it vanilla. All flavors will receive equal thyme at Halflab's party on Saturday, May 27. We hope you're cumin to join us, because it's going to be the event of the season(ing)!

Enter with an "open sesame", and set down your belongings if you arrive parsle-y. Sample olive the conversations and games in progress. In Rock Band, you can play the piano, drums, or za'atar to a catalog of artists including the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Almond Brothers. (Unfortunately we don't have any Rosemary Clooney, or that Simon and Garfunkel song that's stuck in your head right about now.)

There's no need to approach our Low-Stress Potluck(*) rules gingerly or with all your courage mustard. Just consider bringing food or drink to share, especially if you haven't done so recently or if you want to curry flavor. You don't have to get caraway and prepare a dish that would make Nigella proud. We'll think you're the salt of the earth if you simply pick up an order of sweet and sour chicken, grab some Dr Pepper or another beverage of a poppy nature, make sumac and cheese, or select anise bottle of wine. We'll have the barbecue going, so feel free to bring grillables (or stand near the grill if you get chili). But remember the low stress – if you show up empty-handed, no poblano. It's sour pleasure to see you either way.

Hope you cayenne make it on May 27, but if your attendance wasn't mint to be, we won't be bitter. Que sera serrano!

What?	Halflab's Spicy Sixteen
Who?	You, that friend who's a real card, a mom who's visiting (or you can leave umami at home).
When?	Saturday, May 27, 2017, from 4:00pm until everyone's (tarra)gon
Where?	Halflab - 1174 Fremont St, Santa Clara, CA 95050-4816 (south of the bay)
Where??	http://www.halflab.com/map/ or call 408-248-HALF
RSVP?	Mail rsvp(at)halflab(dot)com if you want, but no big dill if you don't tell us in advance.
Bring?	Food or drink in accordance with Low-Stress Potluck rules(*), sage advice, ancho on.

-- Lisa, (Neil)Fred, Louise, Brandon

(*) The term "Low-Stress Potluck" is explained in far too much detail at http://www.halflab.com/party/