From left, Ellen Friedlanders, Nikki Friedlander, Karen Taylor, and Carol and Deke Morrison
Nearly 300 people attended the annual Gala at View on Friday, July 6 which celebrated the beginning of the arts center’s second year of operation in its new facility.
Kerry Rodgers
Following a cocktail party with music by a steel band, guests were led outdoors by a bagpiper to the dedication of Lewis Bryden’s bronze sculpture, “Nature as Muse,” a gift of Lewis and Betsy Mallinckrodt Bryden.
Photos by Michelle deCamp
The garden surrounding the sculpture was also dedicated as the Mallinckrodt Garden in memory of Betsy Bryden’s grandparents.
Jennifer Potter-Hayes leads the ribbon-cutting
Jennifer Potter Hayes, executive director at View introduced the Brydens who said a few words about their gift.
A ribbon cutting followed to formally open the path to Nature as Muse and the Mallinckrodt Garden.
Everything was decorated with bright colors and the lobby of the main building was strung from ceiling to floor with colorful streamers. Dinner was held outdoors under a tent.
Miriam Kashiwa & Betsy Mallinckrodt-Bryden
“It was all very festive and colorful with a tropical feel. We encouraged everyone to come in bright colors, and they did,” said Jennifer Potter Hayes, executive director of View.
Ben and Lorraine Alexander
To add to the tropical theme, bird cages with live parrots that mingled with guests, were loaned for the occasion by Jimmy Ortiz of Feathers and Boughs.
Helene McAleese
Another highlight of the evening, Hayes said, was the Silent Auction with most of the articles made by local artisans.
Dr. & Mrs. Gould
They included twenty platters that had been made by View potters in commemoration of the gala event.
Following dinner there was dancing to the music of Al Nathan and a drummer, with Monk Rowe on saxophone and a vocalist from Saratoga.
Lewis Bryden and Betsy Mallinckrodt-Bryden
“It was a great night for View and we are really grateful to all of our volunteers because there is no way we could have done this without them,” Potter Hayes said.
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Gaetano
Co-chairs of the event were Elise Carlson and Ellie Cohen. The funds raised from the event will go toward operating expenses at View.
