[Mikhail Baryshnikov, Lauren Bacall. All Photos by WILL RAGOZZIAN for PMc] Last night the Baryshnikov Arts Center, a "creative laboratory"  founded by dancer extraordinaire and Sex and the City alum Mikhail Baryshnikov (a.k.a Alexander Petrovsky), held its 2009 Spring Gala.  Guests including the legendary Lauren Bacall, actress Bebe Neuwirth, dancers Paloma Herrera and Liz Gerring (to name just a few) came out to celebrate the center and its' vibrant community of artists.  More photos after the jump...

Paloma Herrera, Liz Gerring

Mikhail Baryshnikov, Randi Norton

Anna Baryshnikov, Sofia Baryshnikov

Cecile Robards, Lauren Bacall

Chris Calkins, Bebe Neuwirth, Simone Levinson, Diana DiMenna