The rain clouds were sympathetic and the
ground remained dry for the Mattress
Factory's annual Urban Garden Party. The weekend-long celebration
kicked off with music by Buckeye, Thoth Trio, and Life in Balance; food
from area restaurants; and flower-themed drinks provided by LUPEC
(Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails). Close
to 900 people attended, taking a significant toll on the rations of food
and drink. The silent auction boasted great works of art, including ostrich
eggs decorated by local celebrities and artists. An impressive "Larger-Than-Life"
Raffle gave away roundtrip airfare to Sedona, Ariz., for two, a stay in
the Enchantment Resort for three nights, and, in keeping with the artistic
theme, a tour of James Turrell's Roden Center.
Photographs by Kris Orlowski