Master of Ceremonies Todd Urbatsch welcomes guests Saturday night to the 2019 Los Alamos Historical Society Gala at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
From left, Dave Fox and Ann Fox of CB FOX Department Store and Los Alamos Historian Nancy Bartlit enjoy a meal under the big tent during the 2019 Historical Society Gala Saturday evening on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Historical Society Board President Roger Waterman addresses the gathering as Executive Director Liz Martineau looks on. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Gala guests dine Saturday evening under the big tent on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Pat and Lou Santoro of Lou Santoro State Farm Agency pause for a photo on their way to the outdoor tent during the Gala. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
PED Commissioner Karyl Ann Armbruster, left, and Ellen Mills enjoy the Gala. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Guests including Wendy Hoffman, second from left, mingle Saturday evening inside Fuller Lodge during the Historical Society Gala. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Can you guess who’s behind that mustache? It’s Bernadette Lauritzen! She and husband Chad Lauritzen are attired as a ranch owner and ranch hand. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Claudio Tolousse provides music during the event. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Historical Society Executive Director Liz Martineau, left, introduces Sharon Snyder, director of publications for Bathtub Row Press. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Employees from Blue Window Bistro ran bar operations at the Gala. They’re serving event auctioneer Mike Lippiat, left, and Museum Shop Manager and Volunteer Coordinator Todd Nickols. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Gala guests line up for the main course, themed Taste of New Mexican History. The event was catered by Pig + Fig Cafe and featured three lavish courses. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Auctioneer Mike Lippiat hugs Gala Committee Chair and Lead Organizer Marlane Hamilton. Todd Nickols is in the background. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Todd Urbatsch does push-ups to raise money for Historical Society. He made it to 29 at $100 per push-up! Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Guests chat near the General’s Car, on display at the Gala. The WWII era vehicle is often seen during local parades and events representing the Historical Society. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Stephen and Kathy Boerigter were guests at the Historical Society Gala. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Jennifer Bartlit and Dr. Justin Green dance to music by the Los Alamos Big Band during the Historical Society Gala. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Liz Martineau samples the appetizers at the Historical Society Gala. The theme of this year’s Gala is Our History, Our Heritage. Martineau is dressed in a German heritage outfit in keeping with the theme. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Pig + Fig Sous Chef Jessica Martinez, left, and Executive Chef Laura Crucet in the kitchen at Fuller Lodge, as they prepare to serve the main course during the Historical Society Gala. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com