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INVITED Joe Ayoub and Wendy Foster with Christine and Bill Dwyer Maureen Dibble and Grace Potter Michelle and Bob Atchinson Brian Sparkes and Frank Petz the next big things Even though the city of Boston was in the midst of a snowpocalypse, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals and Sharon Jones still rocked the stage at the House of Blues at Big Night on February 9 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay. The event raised funds and awareness for the organization, which has put the call out for male volunteers to become Big Brothers. This year the event grossed more than $1.4 million, with $100,000 raised on-site. Nearly 600 people attended the event, including emcee Lenny Clarke, restaurateurs Angela and Seth Raynor, and Justin Willman. Salvatore and Erica DeGeorge George Regan, Emily Rooney, and Jonathan Kraft PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID FOX PHOTOGRAPHY (NEXT); MICHAEL BLANCHARD AND TODD LEE (RED) Sharon Jones and Grace Potter Leanne, Mary, and Christine Winters Jason Santos Sue Brady with a costumed Oscar Malik Yoba and Julie Nations 36 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM 031-042_BC_FOB_Invited_LATESPRING_13.indd 36 Shirley Adams and Mark Pins red carpet ready The Ellie Fund brought Hollywood glamour to The State Room for its 17th annual Oscar Experience Boston Gala on February 24. The event raised $200,000 for breast cancer patient and family support services. More than 350 guests enjoyed the Academy Awards on giant screens, gourmet chef stations, and the Hood Premiere Pairings demo by chef Jason Santos. Special guests included event hosts Kelley Tuthill, Susan Wornick, and Dorothy Krysiuk of WCVB-TV, longtime supporter Ernie Boch Jr., actor Malik Yoba, Chris and Peyton Lambton, and Chris Byers of New England Studios. Nicolette and Peter Disch 4/10/13 12:53 PM