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INVITED Caroline Humphrey, Christian Clifford, and Bryan Flynn with Joanna and Pamela Humphrey Bud and Margaret Ris Tom and Michelle King It's a Wrap Tom and Leslie Burton Barbara Lynch On June 28, 550 guests gathered at the New England Aquarium for The Wrap Party, followed by an additional 120 guests for the Reef Madness After Party to celebrate the new aquarium. The 200,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank, now one of the most diverse and dense aquatic exhibits in the world, reopened on July 1 after a $17 million top-to-bottom renovation. The Wrap Party marked the exciting conclusion of a $42 million building campaign. Guests included Chef Barbara Lynch, who created the evening's menu, along with the aquarium's president and CEO Bud Ris, his wife, Margaret Ris, Bill and Barbara Burgess, and Pamela and John Humphrey. Tara Gohlmann and Michelle Vilms with Gian and Karen Fabbri Corinne Grousbeck, Linda Pizzuti Henry, and Tonya Mezrich Wyc Grousbeck, John Henry, Ben Mezrich, and Ed Kane Dan Gamache and Laura Pizzuti Gamache Kelly Boullet with Tarek and Adriana Hassan PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY KELLY PHOTOGRAPHY (WRAP); RUSS MEZIKOFSKY (BOOK) Paul and Ashley Bernon with Courtney Forrester By the Book 46 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM 037-050_BC_FOB_Invited_LateFall13.indd 46 The New York Times best-selling author Ben Mezrich celebrated the launch of his latest book, Straight Flush, at a party hosted by Linda Pizzuti Henry and John Henry with Ed Kane at Empire Asian Restaurant and Lounge on June 4. Approximately 150 Boston VIPs sampled gourmet Asian fare by chef Kevin Long while sipping on their own Straight Flush, a signature cocktail by Grey Goose and Chandon. JB and Tiffany Dowd with Valerie Umana and Dominic Amenta 9/16/13 11:08 AM