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76 VEGASMAGAZINE.COM PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF RAY ALAMO TOASTING EIGHT LOCAL women whose charitable contributions make our city a better place, Vegas magazine pre- sented its annual Vegas Gives fundraiser at the Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo. Guests of the celebration enjoyed a drawing featuring luxury items from retailers such as Diane von Furstenberg and Saks Fifth Avenue, cocktails made with Elit by Stoli vodka, and hors d'oeuvres from Yardbird Southern Table & Bar. Capping off the festivities, the evening's emcees, Vegas Editor-in-Chief Andrea Bennett and MORE show cohost Sean McAllister, named Nevada Ballet Theatre cofounder Nancy Houssels the fundraiser's winner, a title she accepted with the support of fellow honorees Mauricia M.M. Baca, Kristin Conte, Marilyn Larson, Paula Lawrence, Cari Marshall, Gigi Shaukat, and Rachel Smith. Rick Moore, Megan Chandler, and David Turnbull Christina Sapone and Alexa Paglia Georgette and Justin Cohen Tiger Todd, Ruby Wertz, Leila Pazargadi, Bart Patterson, Elaina Bhattacharyya, Diana Marmino, and Elena Abolentsezva Tom Dietz and Lauren Cahlan Lisa Lewis, Jeff Frerichs, and Felicia Borla Jim Vallela, Sean McAllister, and Shane Warner 76 VEGASMAGAZINE.COM VEGAS GIVES INVITED