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PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BLANCHARD (DREAM); YURI VAYSGANT (GIRL POWER) THE RUNWAY WAS A VER ITABLE who's who of Boston (including Boston Common Editor-in-Chief Lisa Pierpont) at Big Sister Boston's Make a Statement fashion show at the Revere Hotel Boston Common. Models strutted down the runway in looks by Bloomingdale's to the sounds of DJ Paul Dailey. Guests also enjoyed a surprise performance by Boston Ballet and a live auction hosted by Jenny Johnson and Gary Tanguay. The event raised more than $140,000 to support mentoring programs. GIRL POWER EVEN THE PAINTINGS WERE DANCING at the Dream Gala, where the Peabody Essex Museum welcomed more than 500 supporters of its education, outreach, and public programs. The festivities kicked off with dream-inspired art experiences, including a dreamscape dance performance, and an installation featuring pieces by New York – based fashion designer Gary Graham alongside legendary performance artist Meredith Monk. After enjoying dinner, guests flocked to the dance floor to let loose in a Dream Dance Party. DREAM COME TRUE Catherine Varitek, Nelly Carreno, and Tonya Mezrich Jane Deery, Alisa Kapinos, and Jessica Diaz Collette Keenan, Michael Depaulo, and Beth Lydon Boston Circus Guild Ana Colmenero and Hoyt Ludington Joseph and Eden Davies Hillary and Jeffrey Rayport Monica and Tom Healey with Richard and Barbara Barnhart Jonathan and Kimberly Guerster Gail Huff Brown and Senator Scott Brown Kelly Gioioso-Thomas, Noelle Barbosa, and Jessica Hennessy Gary Tanguay 134 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM INVITED