Colorful trees celebrating famous fictional protagonists and comic book stars rubbed branches with those honoring real-life local heroes including first responders, astronauts, and current and former members of the military at Berkshire Museum’s “Festival of Trees 2019: Heroes” preview party on Friday, Nov. 15. From Ad Lib to Zip ‘N Sort, local schools, businesses and organizations decorated more than 100 displays that will be on view through January 4, 2020. Preview party guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and desserts from KJ Nosh, a signature cocktail prepared by Thistle & Mirth, and live music from Judy Handler and Mark Levesque. Proceeds from the event benefit the Museum’s educational programs.

Lori Kiely, Museum board member Rachel Melendez-Mabee, and local hero Robin McGraw
Eric Barriere, Teressa Barriere, Alison Quinones-Johnson, and Sean Johnson
From Molari: Jeremy Random, Elizabeth Rogers (of BCArc), Imari, Nicole Lewis, Truly Moss, and Michelle Nestler-Johnston
From Barrington Stage Company: Associate Production Manager Ian Gillis and Marketing Associate Paige Stefanski
Orion Editor Chip Blake, Berkshire Magazine Editor Anastasia Stanmeyer, and Berkshire Museum Executive Director Jeff Rodgers
Jennifer Gaenzle Smith and Leigh Doherty
A tree of lights greeted visitors at the entrance.
Signe O'Neil, Colleen Little, and Susan Biggs
Kim, Megan and Mason
James Campagna and Kim Campagna, the Museum's marketing and brand manager
Phil Dore and Jill Dore, senior program manager of the General Dynamics Mission Systems Frigate Team, pose in front of the Team's battleship "tree" featuring photos of employees who served in the US Military. 
Board president Ethan Klepetar and his mother, Wendy Klepetar
A towering tree holds court in the center of the Museum's Crane Room.

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Amy Krzanik