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INVITED Peter Creighton and Catherine Laferriere Chris Ra, Alicia Sharp, Maureen Miskovic, and Andriana Kayrouz John and Linda Henry with Bryan Rafanelli open house The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston's annual House Party was held May 19 at the home of Linda Pizzuti Henry and John Henry where Bryan Rafanelli and Rafanelli Events Management created a captivating oasis. Guests enjoyed signature cocktails donated by Martignetti Liquors while sampling Boston themed hors d'oeuvres, courtesy of The Catered Affair. Inside the tent, remarks were given by the Henrys, Josh Kraft, Jonathan Davis, and Brittaney Weaver, Blue Hill Club Member and Youth of the Year. Each table displayed a centerpiece of locally grown vegetables designed and donated by Winston Flowers. Guests, who helped raise more than $2.35 million, were served a meal that highlighted local produce and then danced the night away to favorites from Upside. Denis Toner and Wendy Hudson Paul Chevalier, Colleen Hein, and Sébastien Le Ber Cheri Pitt and Liliana Dougan David Richter and Rob Scholl wine time 42 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM Now one of the country's most anticipated and prestigious wine and food events, The Nantucket Wine Festival, held from May 16 through 20, celebrated another fantastic year with warm weather, and fine food and wine. Festival founder Denis Toner joined guests including Jill Karp and Marlo Fogelman, as they enjoyed wine from more than 200 wineries that were on island for a weekend of culinary events including the Grand Tasting, the Harbor Gala, and expert-led seminars. Actress Drew Barrymore was also on Nantucket during the festival with her new in-laws and her eponymous Italian-made Pinot Grigio. Jill Karp and Frederick Bisaillon PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BLANCHARD (OPEN HOUSE); MARLO MARKETING AND PETER LOUDERBACK (WINE TIME)