Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh - 7/17/09

Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh kicked off a 25-week celebration for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s silver anniversary. The stellar event took place at the Byham Theater with a celestial atmosphere designed by event architect and artist Thommy Conroy. The Cultural District’s finest restaurants, including the Backstage Bar, Bossa Nova, Café Zao, Seviche, and Sonoma Grille, provided fare, sweet desserts, and unique cocktails for more than 750 guests. Cosmic readings piqued attendees’ interest, as did dancing by sounds spun by DJ Edgar Um. But the most spectacular part of the evening? The $45,000 raised for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Photography by Megan Wylie