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INVITED PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BLANCHARD (BCA BALL); ABIGAIL GORDEN AND AYDIN ARJOMAN (WOMEN HELPING WOMEN) 40 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM Mila Thigpen, Luis Talavera-Dias, Jenna Robey, and Maggie Cavallo Paul Karger and Melissa Donovan Nicole Polletta and Mihir Kamdar Bill Emery, Alex DaCosta, and Camilo Alvarez Claudia Robaina and Michael Winston Patrick and Francesca Purcell Olivia Ives-Flores and Dillon Buss BCA BALL AND DISCO UNDER THE DOME Boston Center for the Arts hosted its Inaugural Ball and Disco Under the Dome at the Cyclorama. More than 500 guests were captivated by the collection of art experiences curated by Alter Projects, featuring members of the BCA's own creative community. Guests included Philip Lovejoy, MassArt's Lisa Tung, WCVB's Maria Stephanos, and Jorge Quiroga, as well as event co-chairs Camilo Alvarez, Alex DaCosta, Bill Emery, Olivia Ives-Flores, and Michael Winston. The funds raised go toward providing critical support for the BCA's exhibitions and residency programs. Dr. Nawal M. Nour Kimberly Bookman ( CENTER) with Beverlee and Richard Bookman Katherine Kung Amy Donahue and Dianne Williams Nicole Sobel, Trisha Murphy, and Melissa Cole Rachel Glazer and Jack Belsito WOMEN HELPING WOMEN LUNCHEON The Voss Foundation held its sixth annual Women Helping Women Boston Luncheon at Boston College Club. The event raised awareness and more than $22,000 in funds to support projects that bring clean water and sanitation to women and communities in sub-Saharan Africa. WHDH-TV reporter Kimberly Bookman served as "mistress of ceremonies" and detailed her connection to the cause— covering Boston's recent findings of high lead levels in water samples from several Boston public schools—as well as her personal passion for conserving water.