On Thursday, September 13, the life work of Barbara Luderowski, founder of Mattress Factory, was honored with a party at the Northside museum.
Luderowski, known for her dedication to community and creativity, purchased 500 Sampsonia Way in 1975. She died May 30, and last week’s party honored her legacy. It featured a bagpipe tribute from students at Carnegie Mellon University, food provided by All in Good Taste Productions and Gilligan’s Sorbet and drag performances by Kierra Darshell’s Divas of Drag.
Photos by Ashlee Green
Guests began to arrive shortly after doors opened at 6 p.m.
Food provided by All in Good Taste Productions
Dessert by Gilligan’s Sorbet
Kierra Darshell introducing her “Divas of Drag”
Divauna Taravelli dancing for the crowd
Jezebel Bebbington D’Opulence with a fan
Shane Moening interacting with a party guest
Pictures of Luderowski cycle on a screen behind the crowd
Shane Moening attempting to convince a guest to dance with him
Vivian Le Cher dazzling a partygoer
An enraptured crowd
Kierra Darshell with chef, Bob Sendall
Friends gathering to celebrate Luderowski’s creative spirit
Snack table provided by All in Good Taste Productions
