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600 North Broad Street   |  VIE

 
THURSDAY EVENING.  Special guest NBA Hall of Famer and Former Philadelphia 76er, Julius “Dr. J” Erving, celebrated with The Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates for it’s 9th annual WALL BALL fundraiser in support of the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program last night at VIE.

WALL BALL 2013   |  Julius Dr. J Erving

WALL BALL 2013 |  Katie Kelley, Yanne Coleman, Kerri McDonald and Chelsea Stroud

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Wendy and Paul Rosen, Susanna Lachs Adier and Allan Greenspan | David Pudlin, Dr. Julius Erving and Jane Golden | Stephanie Wilson, Elka Bahle and Keisha Chandler

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ACE CONFERENCE CENTER  |  LAFAYETTE HILL, PA

 
FRIDAY (Late post).   Franklin Forum, early morning meeting of Fundraising professionals gathered at the ACE Conference center in Lafayette Hill, PA.

Franklin Forum

For over 25 years the Franklin Forum has been an important resource for development professionals of all experience levels to advance their fundraising skills. With its multitude of workshops led by leading fundraisers from throughout the Greater Philadelphia region and country, the event is widely recognized as a unique opportunity for nonprofit organizations of all sizes to offer invaluable training to their staff members and volunteers.

 

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UNIVERSITY CITY  |   TREASURES OF ARMENIA

 
International House Philadelphia.  Celebrating it’s 52nd Global Gala the International House Philadelphia invited guests to savor their palates and taste buds to the flavors of Armenia.

May 18, 2013 IHP  |  International House of Philadelphia 52nd Global Gala

Chef Max Hansen did a fantastic job preparing and presenting the meals.  The Formal dinner was with paired wines and the First Course was presented Family Style.

THE MENU

Yalanchi Stuffed Grape Leaves
Torshi Assorted Pickled Vegetables
Pilaki Salad Armenian Bean Salad
Marinated Feta Cheese
Mixed Lettuces, Assorted Olives, Pomegranate Seeds
Assorted Pita, Lavash, and Crispy Craker Bread with Armenian Ikra
Hummus and Green Olive and Walnut Relish

MAIN COURSE

Tass Kebab Armenian Lamb Stew and
Mahdzoon Yoghurt Marinated Chicken Breast served
with Traditional Armenian Rice Pilaf and
Khorvadzed Vegetables Armenian Style Ratatoille.

International House of Philadelphia

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RITTENHOUSE  | “L TEXTILE”

ART ALLIANCE.  Friday, Krista Butvydas Bard, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Lithuania, hosted the opening exhibition of “L TEXTILE” featuring for the first time in the United States the contemporary work of eight international award-winning Lithuanian textile artists.

Hunt of the Unicorn, 2010-2011, Classic gobelin weaving, linen, wool and silk. Vita Geluniene

Sure you might have to have the oratory skills of Demosthenes to pronounce the names of the Artists but the techniques are fantastic you must stop by for the exhibition of “L TEXTILE” .

Lumiere Squares  |  Sabrina Gschwandtner

Sabrina Gschwandtner’s “Sunshine and Shadow” is very intense you could spend hours trying to decipher  the tiny, incrementally changing images made out of 16mm strips of film that has been retrieved from educational documentaries.

Support for the Philadelphia Art Alliance is provided by the Samuel S. Fels Fund, the Avery Foundation, the Rittenhouse Foundation, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the Philadelphia Cultural Fund, Saks Fifth Avenue, and members of the PAA.

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CENTER CITY EAST  | GOLDTEX

 
THURSDAY.  Last night there was a sneak preview party of the new apartment building opening of the Pearl by Goldtex which is located in the character-rich Loft District neighborhood (315 N. 12th Street) and is easily walkable to all of the best places in town.  It has all the potential of being one of the hippest luxury apartment buildings in the Philadelphia area.

Party on Pearl ~ a-V.I.P. Preview

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THURSDAY |  FRANKLIN SQUARE

SIXTH AND RACE STREETS.  Beasley Reece (CBS 3) hosted the 5th Annual Evening in Franklin Square presented by Parx Casino. It was a delightful evening in the beautiful Franklin Square which is one of the original William Penn squares.

The 5th Annual Evening In Franklin Square

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SPRING GARDEN | WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?

THE ELECTRIC FACTORY.  Last night at The Electric Factory animal lovers, sponsors, and supporters joined Philadelphia Phillies‘ 2nd baseman, Chase Utley and his wife, Jennifer Utley for the 6th Anniversary Utley All-Star Animals Casino Night.

Chase Utley and Jennifer Utley

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6th Annual Utley All Star Animals Casino Night 2013

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MONDAY |  RITTENHOUSE ROW

THE RITTENHOUSE HOTEL. The 2013 Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival Preview Party honored Meryl Levitz, President and CEO, Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation.

Mike Jerrick and Meryl Levitz

Rittenhouse Row SpringFestival Preview Party 2013

Guests enjoyed delectable cuisine and cocktails from Rittenhouse Row members: a.bar, a.kitchen, Alma de Cuba, Barclay Prime, Butcher and Singer, C19 cichetteria venezia, Capogiro, Continental Mid-town, The Corner Foodery, The Dandelion, D’Angelo’s Ristorante Italiano and Lounge, Devon Seafood Grill, DiBruno Bros., El Rey, Elixr, Franklin Mortgage and Investment Company, G Lounge, Lacroix, Le Castagne, Le Pain Quotidien, Marathon Grill, Metropolitan Bakery, Metropolitan Café, Parc, Ranstead Room, Ten Six Club, Termini Bros. Bakery, Rouge, Sbraga, Shake Shack, Square 1682, Village Whiskey, Whisper and Zama.

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SATURDAY   |   CHADDS FORD, PA

 
Grand opening of Sache’ Boutiques on W. Chester Pike in Chadds Ford, PA.  A very nice little boutique featuring an exclusive trunk show of PORTS 1961.

Ade wears PORTS 1961

The boutique’s philosophy is that a woman’s wardrobe should reflect her lifestyle and function as an extension of her personality, while maintaining a contemporary and chic edge.

Sache’ Boutiques   |  Chandra, Michelle and Ade wears PORTS 1961

Sache’ Boutiques carries lines like Ports 1961, Tracy Reese, Black Halo, David Meister, and Robert Rodriguez.  With an eye for youthful, feminine, and classic clothing, owner Annette Wilson creates a gallery-type shopping experience.

CHADDS FORD, PA |  Grand Opening of Sache’ Boutique!

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FRIDAY   |   THE BELLEVUE

 
XIX RESTAURANT.  Interior Design Awards (IDA) Gala atop the Hyatt at the Bellevue. This year’s Master of Ceremonies was Emmy award-winning host George Oliphant from George to the Rescue fame.

XIX   |  Heather A. Barrie and Aileen Duprinzio

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