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INVITED PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BLANCHARD (BPL GALA) 116 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM Kim Molino and Kim Simpson Margo Newman, Leo Roy, and Tani Marinovich. Charles Kouyoumjian and Ed Davis Ben Zimbell and Annie Pemberton Kelly Jadlonski and Jacqueline Neven Molly McCarthy with Lisa and Bill Vanderwiel Charles River Boathouse Aaron and Jenna Bates ESPLANADE DOCK PARTY The Esplanade Friends Council, a group that supports the Charles River Esplanade, hosted the Esplanade Dock Party for friends and supporters of the Esplanade Association. More than 200 guests enjoyed dinner, drinks, music, and dancing on the docks of the Charles River Boathouse. The event raised more than $30,000 for the Lotta Fountain Restoration Project, which aims to fully restore the Esplanade's Lotta Fountain. INVITED Lynn Dale and Frank Wisneski Christa and Jeff Hawkins Bob and Jill Gallery with Mayor Marty Walsh Pat Brophy, Maureen Anderson, and Bill Rawn David and Holly Bruce Connie Chin, Holly Safford, Carol Fulp, and Dan Koh Maureen Harrington and John Hailer Alexander and Lianne Leventhal with Ben and Tonya Mezrich BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION GALA The trustees of the Boston Public Library and the directors of the BPL Foundation hosted an opening gala and preview of the renovation of the Central Library in Copley Square. The event included remarks by Mayor Marty Walsh, a performance by the Boston Children's Chorus, a seated dinner in historic Bates Hall, and dancing in the renovated Johnson building. Proceeds supported the Foundation's Library Programs Fund for programs across the city's library system.