GOING ONCE ... Iconic planet lights from the Castle St. Café on auction

If you've ever explored the side streets of trendy

Great Barrington, Massachusetts, you can't have missed the
mesmerizing planet lamps that fill the interior of the
luxe but gregarious Celestial Bar at the Castle St. Café.

From now through New Year's Eve, these ethereal lights will be silently auctioned off to benefit the historic Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center right next door.

Three dramatic planets, eight whimsical wall sconces, and 

three glamorous blue drop lights will be sold.

I'm sure the new interior will be striking, but I'll miss
these lights, under which I've spent many an hour
celebrating happy occasions, sipping wine, eating locally sourced 
foods, and enjoying lively jazz. 

Cheers to newly retired Chef/Proprietor Michael Ballon, 

and to new owner Vern Kennedy!

And yes, I've made a bid. 

~oOo~