Saturday, February 23, Polk Museum of Art hosted its annual black tie benefit event, The Gala. And believe me, the night lived up to its theme: Floating Away on a Perfect Florida Evening. Sure the weather was a little drippy to begin with, but who cares when you're having such a great time?

This year's event Chairs, Steve and Carol Boyington (pictured left with Lynda Buck and Museum Board of Trustees President Steve Buck), along with The Gala Committee, planned a fantastic party for the nearly 300 people who attended. With real trees scraping the 16 foot ceilings, and beautiful moving skyscapes projected onto cotton "clouds" overhead, the atmosphere was set.

I was there, as usual, with my camera in hand to document the event. As I worked through the crowd, I kept hearing over and over again how great the event was and how much fun everyone was having. And the food? Incredible! The event was catered by Black Tie to Barbecue, and they proved what pros they are because not only was the food great, but the service was amazing as well.

So congrats to the Boyingtons and committee for putting on such a great party! And congrats to Polk Museum of Art for another successful Gala! It truly is one of the best parties in Central Florida.