The Works Summer Solstice Gala
Where: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
When: June 22
What: The Works’ annual summer kickoff, marking the 33rd The Works Art and Design Festival
Featuring: Cocktail reception, Food is Art experience, silent auction, live art performances, music and dancing
Codie McLachlan hits some of our city’s best bashes to snap photos for our weekly Social Seen column. He is an Edmonton photojournalist. Email your event suggestions to arts@edmontonjournal.com or tweet Codie at @fotocodie and follow Codie on Instagram (@fotocodie)
Drinks are served during the Works Summer Solstice Gala at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
People mingle during the Works Summer Solstice Gala at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Robert Andruchow, left, with Alex Stewart at the Works Summer Solstice Gala at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Julia Sorensen, left, with Evan Oddleifson at the Works Summer Solstice Gala at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Kayla Callfas, left, with Sabina Hanke at the Works Summer Solstice Gala at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Jeremy Maw and Kelsey Maw at the Works Summer Solstice Gala at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Jennie Vegt works on a piece during the Works Summer Solstice Gala at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Apersol spritzes are served during the Works Summer Solstice Gala at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Gus Butcher, left, Fred Mack and Kessler Douglas of the Gus Butcher Trio perform during the Works Summer Solstice Gala at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Megan and Timothy Starchuk at the Works Summer Solstice Gala
Kari Haddad, left, with Tasana Clarke during the Works Summer Solstice Gala at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton
Jody Jordan, left, with Susan Tames during the Works Summer Solstice Gala at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Mona LaHaie, left, with Ethan Ochitwa
Ashley McConell, left, with Angus Bryan
Carmen Nieuwenhuis, left, with Emmanuel Osahor during the Works Summer Solstice Gala at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton on Friday, June 22, 2018.