A guest chooses a fresh gazpacho from one of the works of art. Parties TurnPark Art Space's Inaugural Benefit Was Experimental Fun The West Stockbridge sculpture park and creative space blurred the boundaries of art, food and performance. By Amy Krzanik
Author George Packer signs a book for board member Lorna Edmundson. All photos by Gretchen Hachmeister. Parties Read All About It: The Hotchkiss Library's 23rd Annual Summer Book Signing This year's book signing saw more than 350 guests, making it the most successful in the event's history. By Amy Krzanik
Bob Wener and board member Suzanne Werner of fluff alpaca with Ken and Rhea Werner Parties Good Neighbors: Shaker Museum Mount Lebanon Celebrates The Community The historic site celebrated community builders Brenda Adams, Sarah Steadman and Ralph Gardner, Jr. By Amy Krzanik
The evening's honoree, Maggie Buchwald [center] with the gala's co-chairs, Sandy and Ron Ashendorf Parties Big Laughs And Bigger Hearts Made Mahaiwe's Annual Gala A Success Comedian John Mulaney and dedicated supporters helped the Great Barrington theater raise an impressive amount. By Amy Krzanik
Bazaar Productions artistic directors: Sara Katzoff, Chris Tucci, Amy Brentano and Peter Wise Parties Bazaar Productions Makes Its Debut At The Foundry The theater company celebrated the opening night of "Only in the Heartland" at its new home in West Stockbridge. By Amy Krzanik
Friends of Clermont board president Rev. Richard McKeon with Rev. Nora Smith and Alan Bronston Parties Come Rain Or Come Shine: Teddy Thompson and Clermont Weather The Storm A pop-up thunderstorm damaged equipment but not the spirits of guests at Clermont State Historic Site's annual fundraiser. By Amy Krzanik
Elaine and Steve Mack with Elaine and Joe Goldstein Parties Pass The MIC: The Music In Common Gala Amplifies Young Voices The evening honored one of MIC's biggest supporters, Elaine Mack. By Amy Krzanik
Julianna Margulies and Alan Cumming. Photo by David Teng. Parties Bard's 2019 SummerScape Gala Honored Philanthropists Martin and Toni Sosnoff and Performer Alan Cumming Cocktails along the Hudson River preceded an al fresco dinner and a performance by the internationally acclaimed Cumming. By Amy Krzanik
Douglas Trumbull, S&Co. Founding Artistic Director Tina Packer, Julia Trumbull and Diane Pearlman Parties Shakespeare & Company Toasts To Old Friends And New Ideas The theater company debuted a collaboration with special effects pioneer Douglas Trumbull and wife Julia Trumbull. By Amy Krzanik
Leighton Allenby, Karen and Fred Volino, and Joyce Beymer Allenby Parties Winnakee Land Trust Honors Greg Quinn at the Milkweed and Monarchs Gala Guests "swarmed" to a private Hudson River estate to honor their friend and neighbor, currant farmer Greg Quinn. By Amy Krzanik
This year's Jacob's Pillow Dance Award winner Annabelle Lopez Ochoa with choreographer Matthew Neenan, Michael Nickerson Rossi and Chad Allen Ortiz. Parties Jacob's Pillow Swings Into Summer at Gala 2019 Highlights included a world premiere by Trey McIntyre, an electric performance by Caleb Teicher & Company and more. By Amy Krzanik
Of special interest to locals: a charm by noted glass artist Tom Patti (Sienna's father) shown bottom left, and a charm by illustrator Leonardo Quiles (Sienna's husband) shown bottom right Style Charmed, I'm Sure: Sienna Patti Contemporary Celebrates Its 20th With An 80-piece Jewelry Project The Lenox gallery, famous for its unique art jewelry, celebrates its past with charms from 80 of its past creators. By Amy Krzanik
