STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOYCE TAYLOR
Despite the chilly weather, it was cozy inside the tent at The Backstage Bash, the annual fundraising event for The Center for the Arts. The 2025 event continued using the format of previous years, closing West College Street and holding the event outdoors. This year’s amazing hosts and committee chairs were Chrissi Vella and Brad Hopkins. A VIP reception with cocktails and passed appetizers was held in the art gallery of the Center; a new gallery installation featured the work of Millie Jarret. Other guests joined the fun before adjourning to the large tent for dinner by The Alley on Main. Performances, including a magic show with guest participants, entertained the large crowd. The mission of the Center is to enhance the quality of life in our community by providing cultural and economic enrichment through the arts. They offer a wide range of arts programs. For more information, visit www.boroarts.org.