Andrew Watson, Ritu Thamman, Sue & Scott Lammie
Urban Garden Party Michael Olijnyk, Michael White, Barbara Luderowski
Anuj & Anne Nemer Dhanda
The Mattress Factory’s Urban Garden Party broke records, with nearly 1,400 groovin’ guests and $265,000 raised! Fabulous party patrons entered the museum through a labyrinth of foil streamers and handcrafted, Diana Ross-esque lanterns — bouffant and all. Themed “Soul Factory: Motown at the Museum,” the annual event was a nod to the Factory’s fall exhibition, “Detroit: Artists in Residence,” which opens September 12. Bob Sendall of All in Good Taste Productions satiated the palates of VIPs with some seriously delicious fried chicken and mac and cheese, and signature cocktails by Tender Bar + Kitchen, Verde, Clique Vodka, and Wigle Whiskey were served. Co-chairs Anuj and Anne Nemer Dhanda gallivanted with costume-clad guests, who enjoyed performances, a silent auction, a candy bar, a photo booth, bites from more than 40 of Pittsburgh’s best restaurants and caterers, and rockin’ dance floors — led with music by Vancouver-based DJ, The Gaff. “This year’s Urban Garden Party was a smashing success!” says Marketing Manager Mandy Young. “Thanks to the ongoing support of Pittsburgh, the Mattress Factory has truly come of age in its 35 years and will continue to thrive on the North Side for years to come.” “Our sponsors and host committee were tremendously generous, and we’re excited to continue this momentum into the fall, as we prepare for our 35th Anniversary Art Auction on October 10,” says Director of Development Alexis Tragos. — A.B. For the party’s best dressed, turn to page 92.
Cindy & Rich Engler
Rich & Laurie Mushinsky
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Hal & Susan Morgans
Art Rooney II, Anuj Dhanda, Greta Rooney
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Mary Boett, Angela Onda
Beth Ann Fuhrer, Tom DiOrio
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