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The Met Gala. Let’s talk about it.
If you’re not familiar, the Met Gala is a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. Celebrities gathered in New York City on Monday, May 1, in their wildest outfits, all surrounding a theme, for the occasion.
And afterward, everyone around the world collaborates on which outfit was the most absurd.
I scrolled the internet to check out some of the looks, and I have to say, some were more eye-catching than others.
As much as the greater population loves making fun of the get-ups, I think people miss the greater purpose: to raise money for artists to keep displaying their work.
If anything, the Met Gala is a stellar fundraising idea that others could model instead of poking fun at.
That being said, there’s plenty of ways you too can contribute to your local arts community by visiting the events listed below.
Prospect Community Library’s book and bake sale begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 4, and opens that same time Friday and Saturday. The event is happening at Prospect Fire Hall, 373 Main St.
Butler Art Center’s opening reception for the Spring and Floral show starts at 7 p.m. Friday, May 5, at the gallery on Main Street. View the work and meet the artists.
Purchase tickets for Butler Little Theatre’s production of “The Book of Will,” which opens Friday and continues through Sunday and May 9 to 13, via butlerlittletheatre.com or at the door of the theater, 1 Howard St.
Shop bright and early at Alameda Park, 184 Alameda Park Road, for the Community Trunk sale at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 6.
Contribute to the Refuge for Women Pittsburgh's Emergency Home by purchasing a ticket to Tea and Totes, a purse bash Grace Community Church, 9160 Marshall Road, Cranberry Township. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6. Tickets are available for $40 on eventbrite.com.
A Spring Market by North Washington Volunteer Fire Department kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6. Come on over for a day of vendors, baked goods, shopping and more.
Celebrate cultural diversity at CranFest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at 2525 Rochester Road in Cranberry Township. Food, performances and flair from around the world will be at your finger tips.
Games, food, raffles and more will be featured at the HIS Kids Christian School Spring Bash from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at 650 Saxonburg Road, Jefferson Township.
Purchase a $50 ticket for Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company’s designer purse gala that will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 6. The event takes place at 155 Pittsburgh St. in the borough. Winners are drawn every 10 minutes.
It’s a cakewalk to participate in the Butler Farm Show Square Dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at 625 Evans City Road, Connoquenessing Township. Admission of $5 benefits the Butler Farm Show Junior Board’s plan to build a pavilion structure on the Farm Show grounds.
And always remember: May the Fourth Be With You!
