Rachel Louchen reports from Great Barrington. It seemed as if just about everyone in the Berkshires gathered at Crissey Farm on Monday, May 13, for Construct Inc.'s annual fundraiser, Mayfest, which raises money so that the organization can continue to provide housing, financial aid, and other multiple forms of support to those in need in Southern Berkshire County. The packed room included more than a dozen local restaurants, which ran the gamut from Aroma, The Great Barrington Bagel Co., tacos from Gedney Farm, and sweet treats supplied by Klara's Gourmet Cookies. This year, a large portion of the evening's proceeds will go towards an addition to Contruct's main building — a community center called Priscilla's Room, where women can safely gather for educational as well as recreational classes. At left; Property Manager and Administrative Assistant Lisa Henriques, with Executive Director Cara Davis.
Rich Petrino of Great Barrington with his wife, Elaine Radiss; Marilyn Lebowitz of Alford and former board member Elaine Silberstein.
Barney Stein and Maureen Phillips of Greylock Federal Credit Union, one of the evening's underwriters; Barbara Vossbergh and Caren Mercer .
Bill Ryan and his wife, Deb Ryan, supported the event as underwriters.
Sherri Gorelick with her cupcake pops; Cyril Dray and Dayne Kelly, owners of Cyril & Dayne.
Fiori's Executive Chef Rachel Hunter and Bar Manager Jesse Watkins; Board members John James and Marcia Lawrence Soltes.
Former Construct board member and realtor Barbara Schulman, with Anita Schilling, and artist Kerry Millikin.
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Matteline deVries-Dilling, founder of Lite Brite Neon, one of the evening's honoree of this year's Upstate Benefit adresses the gala from the Caboose's caboose.
- Karen Pearson. Courtesy Art Omi.
Olana senior vice president and landscape curatorMark Prezorski, president Sean Sawyer, The evenings honoree Kristin Gamble and New York State Assemblymember Didi Barrett.
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