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TALKING WITH TOMEI Oscar winner Marisa Tomei — this year's Art of Film honoree, presented by the Dallas Film Society — has been described as a romantic rebel and provocative risk taker for the bold roles she has played on television, film and stage. Cinephiles packed the auditorium at The Perot Museum of Nature and Science to welcome her to town for the award presentation. Lee Papert, CEO of the Dallas Film Society, and artistic director James Faust turned the mic over to renowned film critic Elvis Mitchell, who invited Tomei — a "fellow Sagittarius" — to the stage. The critically acclaimed actress dazzled with her charming wit and infectious laughter during an open forum that explored her career, her love of theater and how she got her break with a brash boy named Vinny … All ears: chairs Pam and Mark Denesuk, board director Don Stokes, and guests Kara and Randall Goss, Sheri Deterling, Anne and Steve Stodghill, Ruth Mutch, and Jenn Faust. Myrna Schlegel Bob Schlegel at The Art of Film Elvis Mitchell at The Art of Film Benton Bagot at The Art of Film Courtney Bagot FLOWERS, FILM, FAMILY AND CHANGE CONQUER THE SOCIAL CIRCLE. BY JANE ROZELLE. PHOTOGRAPHY KRISTINA BOWMAN, LARA BIERNER, BRUNO, BOB MANZANO. FEBRUARY | PAGE 12 | 2015 REUNIGHT RETURNS Everyone was in fine spirits at the Place at Perry's for the second annual ReuNight benefitting The Family Place. Chairs Mary Clare Finney and Kayla and Brian Roughton introduced the evening's high note: a performance by Southern Gentlemen, an a cappella group from SMU, followed by southern comfort food before rocking the night away on the dance floor, fuelled by DJ Lucy Wrubel's disco-chic tunes. Smooth moves: Leisa Street, Julie Hawes, Karla McKinley, Mary Cesarini, Lisa Ogle, and Shivangi Pokharel. A MOMENTOUS CHANGE The mood was magnanimous at Changing the Odds Dinner hosted by Salesmanship Club and Momentous Institute at the Winspear Opera House. Co-chairs Bill and Jennifer McCann and Michael and Amy Meadows mingled among the well-heeled at the intimate event, which also kicked off the Changing the Odds conference that weekend. The institute's executive director, Michelle Kinder, introduced keynote speaker, best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell, who addressed the importance of including social and emotional health-based curriculum in scholastic programs. Feeling inspired: Jennie and Stuart Reeves, Jeff and Regen Fearon, Carol Dalton, Susan Palma, and Roger Horchow. A BOTANICAL BASH The evening was in full bloom at the 34th annual Flora Award Gala at Fair Park. Inside the solarium of Texas Discovery Gardens, chairman Stacey Beck welcomed patrons and supporters to the botanical black-tie affair that honored long-time supporters Suzy and Tom Rhodes. As patrons indulged in warm apple turnovers, the Steve Bayless Orchestra took over the dais, charming all with symphonic wonders. Fluttering with excitement: Cindy and Charlie Feld, Denis and Karen Boulle, and Kathi and Tom Lind. Brent Wise at Flora Award Tom Rhodes at Flora Award Danielle Wise Suzy Rhodes Burton Rhodes at Flora Award Bob Brackbill at Flora Award Charlie Beck at Flora Award Bruce Harbour at Flora Award Jan Harbour Lesley Rhodes Caroline Rose Hunt Chair Stacey Beck Chair Mark Denesuk at The Art of Film Lee Papert at The Art of Film Sarah Papert Coley Clark at The Art of Film Michael Cain at The Art of Film Melina McKinnon Cain Jennifer Clark Gary Cogill at The Art of Film Marisa Tomei at The Art of Film Hayley Cogill Don Winspear Ellen Winspear Chair Pam Denesuk Co-chair Bill McCann at Changing the Odds Lyda Hill at Changing the Odds Jonas Woods at Changing the Odds Nicole Woods Co-chair Michael Meadows Co-chair Amy Meadows Chair Mary Clare Finney at ReuNight Holly Deason Doug Deason at ReuNight Heather Esping Bill Esping at ReuNight Olivia Kearney Jeff Kearney at ReuNight Niven Morgan at ReuNight Shelby Wagner DeeDee Lee at ReuNight Claire Emanuelson Shelle Sills David Corrigan at Changing the Odds Emily Corrigan Chair Brian Roughton Chair Kayla Roughton Co-chair Jennifer McCann