Dale Stewart reports from Sharon. The fifth Annual MOMIX in the Garden on August 25th, 2013, featured a private sunset performance by the internationally renowned illusionist dance troupe to benefit the Susan B. Anthony Project, which helps survivors of sexual assault. The event was hosted at the meticulous Sharon home of interior and garden designer Michael Trapp, pictured left with Barbara Spiegel, executive director of Susan B. Anthony Project Sexual Assault Services. Guests sipped an envious selection of wine provided by Salisbury Wines and nibbled delicious hors d’oeuvres such as corn and tomato blinis and duck meatballs from the Farmer’s Daughter. The Susan B. Anthony Project, advocates for the autonomy of women and the end of interpersonal violence, was founded in 1983 to promote safety, healing and growth for all survivors of domestic and sexual abuse and provides free services in 20 towns in Litchfield County. The 24-hour crisis line can be reached at 860-482-7133 or through a visit to the office at 179 Water Street, Torrington.
Mark Macomber with First Lady Cathy Malloy and Governor Dannel Malloy with Rosalind and Elliott Joffe.
Bob Bumcrot, Francesca Turchiano, and SBAP Advisory Council member Susan Jordan; Joe Mustich with Justin and KatieVagliano and SBAP Board of Directors member Marlene Smith.
Billy Dobbins, curator Christine Messineo, Tom Burr, and Johnny Mischef.
Crystal and Sierra Tillman with Marie Bass; Kayle Rowley and SBAP Board of Directors member Nancy Wadhams.
A MOMIX dancer makers her entrance.
Ashley Rowe, Toby Young, Anita Matthewson; Alyson Thompson with Rachel and Caroline Andres.
Kent Humphrey, Mark Garrison, Matt Giordano, and Sara Santora.
Maureen Jerome and Alice Yoakum; event sponsor Webster Bank’s Maria Salomone with Jeremy Gerrisch.
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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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