On Feb. 25, New Helvetia Brewing Co. on Broadway hosted a fundraiser for Bright Underbelly — a 70,000-foot public mural that will coat the W/X freeway underpass in color.

In honor of the project, New Helvetia released a commemorative beer, Bright Underbelly Bergamot IPA. Patron’s also enjoyed live acoustic music from Xochitl and Andrew Castro, and were able to meet the team behind the mural — artists Sofia Lacin and Hennessy J. Christophel as well as their project manager Tre Borden. 

All photos by Cynthia Elmore