First Night at First Light
Aquila co-owners Jennifer Straub and Del Araujo in their new location.
Aquila co-owners Jennifer Straub and Del Araujo in their new location.
Brothers Dylan and Del Araujo carry supplies into the museum.
Brothers Dylan and Del Araujo carry supplies into the museum.
Jennifer Straub writes out the first menu.
Jennifer Straub writes out the first menu.
Varieties of sliders were on offer for the opening night.
Varieties of sliders were on offer for the opening night.
Laurel Reddington introduces both the new cafe operators and the music for the evening.
Laurel Reddington introduces both the new cafe operators and the music for the evening.
Jennifer Straub.
Jennifer Straub.
Del Araujo takes the first order in the new location.
Del Araujo takes the first order in the new location.
Mocktails were served up as well.
Mocktails were served up as well.
Kaila Allen-Posin of Setsunai.
Kaila Allen-Posin of Setsunai.
Aquila co-owners Jennifer Straub and Del Araujo in front of the museum.
Aquila co-owners Jennifer Straub and Del Araujo in front of the museum.
Kaila Allen-Posin, Laura Jordan-Decker of Setsunai was the evenings' entertainment.
Kaila Allen-Posin, Laura Jordan-Decker of Setsunai was the evenings' entertainment.
Jennifer Straub and Del Araujo greet their customers.
Jennifer Straub and Del Araujo greet their customers.
The Martha's Vineyard Museum unveiled its new partnership with Aquila owners Del Araujo and Jennifer Straub.
Martha’s Vineyard Museum Annual Fundraiser Returns
The annual fundraiser dinner takes place on the museum's front lawn.
The annual fundraiser dinner takes place on the museum's front lawn.
Cocktail hour in the Bodman courtyard.
Cocktail hour in the Bodman courtyard.
Chris Morse and Nate Thayer.
Chris Morse and Nate Thayer.
Guests enjoy the raw bar.
Guests enjoy the raw bar.
A silent auction is held in the courtyard before dinner.
A silent auction is held in the courtyard before dinner.
Quiet moments in the Rose Styron garden.
Quiet moments in the Rose Styron garden.
Guests move to the front lawn for dinner.
Guests move to the front lawn for dinner.
Donors and board members fill the big tent.
Donors and board members fill the big tent.
Executive director Heather Seger giving remarks.
Executive director Heather Seger giving remarks.
Dinner provided by Buckley's Gourmet Catering.
Dinner provided by Buckley's Gourmet Catering.
Glasses raised for a good cause.
Glasses raised for a good cause.
Board chair David Grain closes out the evening.
Board chair David Grain closes out the evening.
The Martha’s Vineyard museum held its annual fundraiser gala on June 28th. Guests gathered on the Lewis lawn to celebrate the museum and raise money.