Larry Simon, Ball co-chair Patricia Chadwick, Bruce Museum director Peter
Sutton, Ball co-chair Nancy Raquet, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal,
Bruce Museum Board co-chairs Diane Darst and Lucy Ricciardi.
On
June 7, more than 400 arts patrons attended the BruceMuseum’s annual
Renaissance Ball held on the grounds of the historic Bydale estate
in Greenwich, Connecticut. The event, themed “The Century Ball:
Diamonds Are Forever,” celebrated the Museum’s 100th
anniversary and brought in more than $1 million dollars – a
first in the history of the museum. The evening honored Nat and Lucy
Day, Pam and Bob Goergen,
and Linda and Steve Munger. Nancy
Raquet and Patricia Chadwick were Ball
co-chairs.
Stunning 40s-style décor reminiscent of an Art Deco club, punctuated
with diamond accents, the brainchild of New York City designer Frank
Alexander, dazzled guests who also came to enjoy the culinary delights
of Abigail Kirsch Catering Relationships. During the cocktail
hour, partygoers had the opportunity to view rare diamond pieces from
the House of Graff, the lead event sponsor, who also donated a $50,000
necklace to the auction. Guests later danced to the sounds of
New York-based Starlight Orchestra under a silver, silk-draped tent,
complete with a diamond-shaped disco ball.
For 100 years the Bruce Museum has been a vital community resource,
welcoming scores of visitors annually and conducting a wide array of
educational programs for all ages, drawing on our world-renowned exhibitions
and public programming. The Renaissance Ball is the Museum's major
fundraiser, with net proceeds accounting for approximately 16 percent
of the Museum's annual budget. Funds are earmarked for education
programs and exhibitions.
Honorees Lucy and Nat Day.
Pat McLaughlin, honorees Pam and Bob Goergen.
Honoree Linda Munger and Cindy Anderson.
Liz Lee.
Joan Warburg, Dick and Jean Bergstresser.
Carl Forsythe, Anne Ogilvy, Sabrina Forsythe, David Ogilvy.
