Governor Honorary Chair of Hancock Shaker Fundraiser
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Gov. Deval L. Patrick and first lady Diane B. Patrick are honorary co-chairs for Hancock Shaker Village’s annual gala fundraising benefit dinner, to be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9.
The evening’s festivities will include locavore farm-fresh food prepared by Chef Michael Roller and songs from the American songbook performed live by the Gregory Caputo Big Band. A silent and live auction, as well as demonstrations of Shaker crafts by leading artisans, will round out the evening, which is sure to include some baby animals from the Round Stone Barn.
Funds raised by the gala will benefit the Village, which is engaged in a multi-pronged campaign to restore its 20 historic buildings, many in need of urgent care.
“Every year we have a cause-within-the-cause that we also hope to raise money for, and this year the 'cause' is our building restoration,” says Linda Steigleder, HSV president and CEO.
“The Shakers passed their buildings to the museum in an unbroken chain of custody. These antique, authentic buildings are architectural masterpieces and the cornerstone of our interpretive programs,” said Elissa Haskins-Vaughn, manager of Organizational Advancement at Hancock Shaker Village. “They need treatment to remain sturdy and functional.”
The gala will be held under the tent at the Village, with stunning sunset views of the Round Stone Barn, beginning with cocktails in the gardens (weather permitting). The entire event is handicapped accessible. The silent auction features one-of-a-kind items and packages for dining, travel, and luxury goods. A complete auction list will be posted on the website in early August.
Ticket prices, which includes cocktails, dinner and dancing, start at $200 per person. Call Maribeth Cellana at 413-443-0188, ext. 100, for more information, or go online to www.hancockshakervillage.org/gala.
