CATA founder Sandra Newman and Liana Toscanini, executive director of the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, whose field held the sculpture exhibit.
CATA founder Sandra Newman and Liana Toscanini, executive director of the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, whose field held the sculpture exhibit.
Lauretta Harris, a BBG trustee; Dorthe Hviid, former director of horticulture who was being honored for her 30 years of service at the Garden; and Bob Mitchell
Opera director Jay Lesenger, Geoff Howell, Mary Ellen Gallagher and Frank Cuthbert, who wrote the music for the musical pageant "River of Dreams."
Kate Emmons and Kristin Pike from Esopus, New York, and Feng-Feng Yeh, creator of Ciao Downtown, who performed a live recipe demo while all tied up.
Alison Larkin and head audio engineer Galen Wade.
Rydhima Brar, with roots in India and Kuwait, created "The Empress's Quarters," using rich jewel tones, hand-painted panoramic wallpaper, and luxurious natural stone.
Artist Gillie Holme and Camille Massey, founding executive director of the Sorensen Center for International Peace and Justice, show their support for The Sylvia Center.
Performers at the gala, clockwise from top left: Alan H. Green, Elizabeth Stanley, Alysha Umphress, and Jeff McCarthy
Hosts for the evening were Wendy Whelan, former principal dancer and now associate artistic director of the New York City Ballet, and Kyle Abraham, artistic director of A.I.M.
The opening virtual performance by the CATA Moving Company, choreographed by Dawn Lane and realized by filmmaker Ben Hillman. All photos courtesy of CATA.
Margaret Doyle arranges bouquets. All photos by Kate Kerin.