Thursday, May 14, 2009
The Richie duPont Award Benefit
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Last year The Countess got involved in the Richie duPont Award benefit. It was such a fun night and benefited a good cause, "BTF Plays". We were happy to continue our involvement this year. We were able to book the Tony Lee Thomas Band for the party. Firefly, a fabulous restaurant in Lenox, MA, donates the space and provides delicious hors-d'oeuvres courtesy of the beautiful owner, Laura. It was another fabulous party!!
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The divine Keira Naughton who is starring in the Berkshire Theatre Festival production of "Faith Healer" stopped by to show her support and pose for a picture with BTF Artist-in-Residence, Andrew...
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BTF Producer Extraordinaire, Liz, brought one of her best friends, Meghan....
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Sir Stew and Steve tried to stretch but Alex proved to be taller than both of them.....
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My dear friend, David Winn, from the Boston Symphony organization, and Kate Maguire, the artistic director of BTF, posed with The Countess....
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The benefit was a great success and a fun night. Thank You to the duPont family, the BTF staff, everyone who donated a silent auction item, and all my friends who came out to support us. If you weren't there last Saturday, I hope that we will see you at next year's party!!
Countess Bedelia 5/14/2009 09:11:00 PM