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JAMES EDWARD And the Oscar Goes to … Zoo To Do! Chairmen Mike & Diane Gruber W hen Zoo To Do "Goes Hollywood" partygoers arrived at the Giants of the Savanna exhibit and the Wilds of Africa Plaza at the Dallas Zoo, more than just famous wildlife greeted them. Chairmen Diane and Mike Gruber unleashed several celebrity looka-likes upon the social swells in attendance — including Austin Powers and Marilyn Monroe, who posed prolifically for party pics. As for the evening's main attractions, there were wellstocked live and silent auctions, plus gourmet fare from local top chefs — think honorary chef chair Jim Severson and Private Social's Tiffany Derry. Taking on Tinseltown in zoo style: Dallas Zoological Society president/CEO Michael Meadows, honorary chairman Ruth O'Donnell Mutch, and chef chairman Brett Krafft. Meredith Crawford Mary & Robert Potter, Doris Jacobs Gailya Silhan, Jim Williamson Michael Glendenning, Brittany Wertz Whitney Green, Ray Garcia Daniel & Emily Vafa David & Deborah Michel Thomas & Bonner Allen Nancy & Doug Rabe, Brian Rabe MARCH | PAGE 39 | 2012 Tiffany Derry Crystal Lucius Arthur Martinez Mary McDermott Cook Michael Meadows