Getting older was never so much fun. The West Hartford Art League www.whal.org turned 75 this month and is celebrating the occaision in style with a "Whet the Palette" Gala Fundraiser tonight. Over the years, I've profiled several of the organization's events in my Monday night Fox Focus report on the Fox 61 News at Ten. In December, it was the "Light the Night" fundaiser for Foodshare and the West Hartford Food Pantry. Luminaria were put up on the hillside outside the Art League's Salt Box Gallery in a fabulous community art installation.

Its was my pleasure to be the event's Honorary Chair. Here I am with Roxanne Stachelek, the Art League's Executive Director.

The Art League also runs Artwalk every year, where the works of local and regional artists are displayed in store windows in the Center. Its great exposure and adds to the visual appeal of the town.

Check out the Art League's many summer offerings, for kids of every age, and get creative Connecticut!