United Arts campaign launches

The Greater Hartford Arts Council kicked off its fundraising campaign with the annual Big Red for the Arts event. Hundreds of Hartford socialites gathered at The Society Room in Hartford to sip fine wines and taste food prepared by a dozen participating restaurants. Proceeds from the event will support the Greater Hartford Art’s Council United Arts Campaign and 150 arts and heritage organizations throughout the city of Hartford. Pictured are, from left, Tom Strano, chef, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar; Cathy Malloy, chief executive officer of the Greater Hartford Arts Council; and Liz Hadley, director of private dining, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar.