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PHOTOGRAPHY BY C2 PHOTOGRAPHY Laura Thielen, Jennifer Slaughter, and Rebecca Mirsky Alan and Judy Altman Gaston Pettinaroli and Ignacio Munoz Perry Guillot, Richard Edwards, Esther Pearlstone, and James Reginato Aspen Film's Oscar Benefit Aspen Film's annual Oscar party and benefit was held at the legendary Caribou Club. Hosted by Bill Stolz, Esther Pearlstone, and Peter Helbrun, the evening began with a fun-filled cocktail hour and silent auction, followed by a live broadcast of the 86th annual Academy Awards. Attendees included Richard Edwards, Judy Cox, John and Jan Sarpa, Howard Gross, and Aspen Film Creative Director Laura Thielen, among others. Guests enjoyed a multicourse dinner by Caribou Club chef Miles Angelo, dessert, and a live auction while toasting the night's big winners. Event cosponsors included ESP Productions, The Aspen Times, Four Dogs Fine Wines & Spirits, Nina McLemore, Suerte Tequila, Bethel Party Rentals, and Aspen Peak. The Call of Cacao Aspen Peak sponsored the delectable, successful, and competitive annual Chocolate Classic at Hotel Jerome. More than 250 attendees sampled chocolate concoctions by top Aspen pastry chefs, with a dulce de leche by Casa Tua winning first prize. Judges included Aspen Mayor Steve Skadron, writer Ali Margo, and Aspen Peak publisher Alexandra Halperin, among others. A VIP Cocoa Lounge by Grand Marnier featured specialty chocolate martinis. This annual charity event benefits Response (responsehelps.org), a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Cindy Harris and Ruth Kruger Brian Moscatello, Danielle Riese, Sally Spaulding, and Ann Abernethy Jacque Whittsitt and Aspen Mayor Steve Skadron Simone Johnston and Izzi Wagner Karen Setterfield, Tracye Tackbary, and Angi Lester Ryan and Ali Margo The entrance to the Caribou Club. 40 ASPENPEAK-MAGAZINE.COM INVITED 029-044_AP_FOB_Invited_SUM_FALL_14.indd 40 5/6/14 3:54 PM