FAIRFAX, Va., May 5 -- George Mason University issued the following news release:
On April 25, guests gathered at George Mason University's Hylton Performing Arts Center for the 2026 Gala,An Evening Above the Clouds. The night began with a cocktail reception in the event's themed Cumulus Lounge featuring signature drinksincluding a "Bourbon Smash" crafted byMurLarkeyDistilled Spirits and a "Meyer Lemon Squeeze" mocktail,live piano by George MasonUniversityCollege of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) alumnus Charlie Murdock, BM Music '24, and a curated Art Walk of works byveteran artistsorganized by current School of Art graduate student and U.S. Air Force veteran Steven Luu throughMason Exhibitions.
Guests then moved to Merchant Hall stag...