Rachel Louchen reports from Torrington.The Warner Theatre'sAnnual Wine Tasting kicked off the holiday season on Friday, November 21. A critical fundraiser for the Warner, proceeds raised go not only towards programming theater, music and dance performances, but for arts education as well. The signature event usually sees a large turnout, but this year surpassed any of the previous years' attendance, with the community coming out to in droves to support the touchstone theater. As vendors poured foreign and domestic wine, delicious food and beverages were provided by local area businesses throughout three large rooms, with the special VIP section offering more drink choices and live jazz. At left, Lesley Budny and Event Coordinator Carol Quartiero.
Jerry Carbone and Torrington's Mayor, Elinor Carbone; Torrington residents Debbie Sugerak and Mike Johnson.
Megan Hurlburt, Associate Director of Entertainment at Infinity Music Hall and Tyler Hurlburt; Joe Riccio and Laura Riccio.
Warner Theatre's Development Manager Donna Marconi with Executive Director Lynn Gelormino and Alma Nunnley.
Joe Connolly and Bridget McCue; Sandy Nichol, Jim Nichol, Janet Culver and Stephen Todd, one of the event's sponsors.
Nicole Milo-Cook and Jeff Milo-Cook; Longtime season ticket holders and volunteers Jean Cardello and Illene Cardello.
Alan Temkin, Linda Temkin, owner of Le Beaux Vous Salon, and Bruce Temkin.
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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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