Collective Spirits Gala

Collective Spirits Gala

Issue:

09/2017

June 8-10, 2017

This weekend of revelry, which benefited The Bascom visual arts center in Highlands, kicked off with 10 private wine dinners hosted by area residents and renowned chefs and a beer, wine, and spirits market. It culminated in a gala on the terrace at The Bascom, complete with wine tastings, live music from Class Act, a gourmet dinner catered by New Mountain Events, and silent and live auctions.

Jim Landon, Kurt Schulzman, and Richard Neri

Jim Landon, Kurt Schulzman, and Richard Neri

Matt Hobbs of Paul Hobbs Wines with Chris Russi of Comstock Wines

Matt Hobbs of Paul Hobbs Wines with Chris Russi of Comstock Wines

A live auction placed rare wines, getaways, and works of art up for bid.

A live auction placed rare wines, getaways, and works of art up for bid.

Bascom board member Jim Landon led the live auction.

Bascom board member Jim Landon led the live auction.

The dinner was prepared by New Mountain Events in Highlands.

The dinner was prepared by New Mountain Events in Highlands.

Winemakers Oded Shakked (Longboard Wines), Scot Covington (Trione), and Mike Miller (Grapevine Distributing)

Winemakers Oded Shakked (Longboard Wines), Scot Covington (Trione), and Mike Miller (Grapevine Distributing)

Linda and Dick Dickinson (center) and friends

Linda and Dick Dickinson (center) and friends

Ann Sullivan and Dick Dickenson sampled the hors d’oeuvres.

Ann Sullivan and Dick Dickenson sampled the hors d’oeuvres.

More than 150 guests gathered on a beautiful summer evening to support The Bascom.

More than 150 guests gathered on a beautiful summer evening to support The Bascom.

Ann Brissey and Bert Mobley were among the guests who enjoyed the gala dance party.

Ann Brissey and Bert Mobley were among the guests who enjoyed the gala dance party.

Virginia Campbell and Sean Dobruck

Virginia Campbell and Sean Dobruck