For an intergalactic-themed event, space sure seemed hard to find on Friday, July 27 at the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, Mass., as almost 300 supporters in sparkling attire crowded the galleries. The evening began with a benefactor reception in the exhibit Josh Simpson: Galactic Landscapes, featuring the artist and his wife, former astronaut Cady Coleman. A cocktail reception followed, where guests sipped STARgaritas and cosmic peach cosmos, and enjoyed hors d’oeuvres from Marketplace Catering. A live auction in The Little Cinema raised more than $15,500 for the Museum’s education programs, ensuring that all Berkshire County students can visit the Museum for free this coming academic year. As more guests flowed in, DJ BFG kicked off the dance party and a pop-up “speakeasy” by Methuselah and “Berkshire County’s Best Bartender” Johnny Burns shook up the cocktails Hubble Trouble and the Shooting Star of Bombay.

Barry Clairmont and Pittsfield Mayor Linda Tyer with David Tierney and Laurie Tierney.
Helice and Steven Picheny with "astronaut" Tony Schifano, Cory Schifano and Robin McGraw.
Craig Langlois, the Museum's Chief Experience Officer, with former astronaut Cady Coleman and glass artist Josh Simpson.
Museum trustee Bill Hines, Jen Hines, board vice president Stacey Gillis Weber and Jeff Weber.
Laurie and Marty Schwartz.
Jayme Kurland and board vice president Ethan Klepetar.
Peter Gordon, trustee Wendy Gordon, Heidi Nejaime and Jim Nejaime.
Kimberly Donoughe, the Museum's Marketing and Brand Manager, and Lo Sottile, its Director of Development.
Berkshire Community College President Ellen Kennedy and attorney Mark Gold.
Connor Rodericks, Andi McGraw, Dr. Pier Boutin and Robin McGraw.
Bernadette Patynski, trustee Steve Bayne and Reba Evenchik.
Natalie Johnsonius Neubert, Jessica Provenz and Tessa Kelly.
Bill Wright, Billy Keane and Waterfall Perry.
Francis Bohdiewicz, Kristen Kenyon and Lo Sottile.
A glass disk from the exhibit Josh Simpson: Galactic Landscapes.

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Amy Krzanik