TCAA First Crush Gala 2015 at Four Peaks Brewing Company Tasting Room on Oct. 23, 2015. Organizers of this year's 11th Annual First Crush Gala benefitting Tempe Community Action Agency took a new direction this year. A new venue at the Four Peaks Brewery Tasting Room on S. Wilson set the stage for a backyard party vibe. "Brewery festive" attire replaced cocktail dresses. The warehouse area was dressed in twinkly lights, up-lit walls of Four Peaks beer cans and kegs, comfortable benches and high top tables. Finger food like street tacos and BBQ sliders, as well as tasty mac & cheese and festive salads were provided by Snooze, M Culinary Concepts, D'Electables, Espresso Italiano, and Four Peaks Brewing, and paired well with Four Peaks beers and a selection of wines. The music of the incomparable Walt Richardson completed the party atmosphere.

Photography by Mike Hitt
mikehitt@cox.net