SPRING GARDEN | 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 5th Anniversary Utley All-Star Animals Casino Night.

Utley All-Star Animals – 5th Anniversary Casino Night | Chase & Jennifer Utley

Utley All-Star Animals | Cole & Heidi Hamels | Susan Barnett & Michael Barkann

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CENTER CITY | FOUR SEASONS HOTEL PHILADELPHIA

FRIDAY.  Last night at the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia for a good cause THE Party – Gift of Life and Donors Are Heroes, celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, supporting National Donate Life Month  to raise funds to help maintain public awareness programs, school summits and teaching initiatives designed to educate and dispel the myths surrounding becoming an organ donor and the need for life-saving, life-enhancing transplants.

Donors Are Heroes | Honorees Joan and Bernard Spain with Renee Freeman, Co-Founder- Donors Are Heroes

Lauren Huezo~THE Party Event Co-Chairs | Mike Jerrick

Guests mingled while enjoying cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres from Philadelphia’s premier restaurants, including Table 31, Stephen STARR Events, Water Works Restaurant and Lounge, Bistro La Minette and more.

Mike Jerrick hosted THE VIP Party, Bernard and Joan Spain were honored during Pre-Party Reception and then THE Party began with lot’s of style and fashion.

Michelle Chyatte

In crowd | Philadelphia Style Publisher John Colabelli | DJ Eddie Tully

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Aida Sparta & Kate Groshong with Christian Louboutins

RIVERSIDE | 401 S. COLUMBUS BOULEVARD

WEDNESDAY, Apr 25, 2012.  Launch of the Freedom Elite Philadelphia’s newest and most elegant private yacht; it has all the amenities for groups of 40-110 guests and the potential to be a blast for entertaining friends and special clients.

Launch of the Freedom Elite private yacht

Steve Ostopchuk & Ryan Hynsicker | Paul Belforti | Renee McIntare, Hugo Immediato & Brittany Johnson

Maritza Jimenez with Annie Jirapatnakul

Entertainment Cruises, the largest harbor cruise company in the US and parent company of Spirit of Philadelphia is making, again, a great splash on the Delaware River. The 92-foot yacht is docked adjacent to the Spirit of Philadelphia at 401 South Columbus Boulevard.

Freedom Elite Launch Party | Kimberly Hallman | Allyson Fergione

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I like this yacht it left me humming an old Shirley Temple ditty “On The Good Ship Lollipop”.

“On the good ship

lollipop

its a sweet trip

to the candy shop

where bon-bon’s play,

on the sunny beach

of peppermint bay

Lemonade stands,

everywhere”

CENTER CITY  | WANAMAKER BUILDING CRYSTAL TEA ROOM 

WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2012.   Last night the “softer” humanitarian side some people don’t normally see with lawyers was on full display at the Wanamaker Building Crystal Tea Room.  The Support Center for Child Advocates hosted it’s Annual Benefit Reception & Auction which celebrates the extraordinary efforts of people who change the story for Philadelphia’s abused and neglected children.

Support Center for Child Advocates Annual Benefit Reception & Auction

Apr 18, 2012 Marti Little & Zyir Weston

Now in it’s 35th year, this organization, the Support Center For Child Advocates (Child Advocates) is the country’s oldest and largest pro bono legal and social services agency for children.  It’s mission is to advocate for abused and neglected children in Philadelphia, with the goal of securing a permanent, nurturing environment for children.

Hon. Mayor Michael Nutter with Katayun Jaffari (Partner - Ballard Spahr) & Frank Cervonne

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CENTER CITY  | KPMG BUILDING 1601 MARKET 

WEDNESDAY, April 4, 2012. A Pre-Event Cocktail Reception was held by the Covenant House PA to generate excitement for “A Night With Broadway Stars” taking place at the Kimmel Center  in May 2012. This cocktail reception brought together corporations and individuals with various philanthropic interests who want to support homeless youth.

Covenant House | "A Night Of Broadway Stars"| Rita Harvey, Lawrence Clayton

"A Night Of Broadway Stars"

Since 1999 Covenant House Pennsylvania a faith-based agency has been providing services to children suffering on the street. Covenant House Pennsylvania offers a full continuum of services to meet the complex needs of homeless, runaway, and trafficked youth in the Philadelphia area and beyond. These services include a street outreach team, a 51-bed crisis center, and transitional housing. Covenant House Pennsylvania provides assistance to secure stable housing, a solid educational foundation, medical services, and sustained employment. For more information about Covenant House Pennsylvania visit http://www.covenanthousepa.org.

CENTER CITY  | HOTEL PALOMAR

Wednesday, April 4, 2012. “The Sun goes down and the Stars come out” continuing the celebration of Virgin America Airlines late last night at the Hotel Palomar there were lots of familiar faces celebrating the West Coast transition.

Bhavna Vaswani, M. Night Shyamalan, Terrence Howard, Seth Green & Ronel "Fresh"Mack

Amber Rose, Michael Vick's Fiance Kijafa Frink, Simon Carr, DJ Jazzy Jeff

Rubin Hardley, Shirleen Allicot & Terrence Howard | Megan Hafley, Stephanie Donohue, Brian Celek

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Virgin after party| Hotel-Palomar Simon Carr

Max Talbot | Wayne Simmonds | Nigel Richards & Nicole Cashman

Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District Councilman) | Angela Val & Brian Covington

CENTER CITY  | DEL FRESCO

Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Continuing the celebration of Virgin America Airlines East Coast and West Coast starting operations here in the Philadelphia market Sir Richard Charles and his “fun loving crew” met with city leaders and shakers at Del Fresco to make it socially official.

Apr 4, 2012 Virgin-America | Del Fresco's

Del Fresco's | Virgin America Air | Los Angeles ~ Philadelphia

Sharon Pinkenson (Exe Dir.Philadelphia Film Office) & Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson

Philadelphia now has it’s first new airline in 8 years!  Indeed, other major carriers — including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Continental Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways — may have to change it’s pricing.

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CENTER CITY  | ARTS BALLROOM

March 31, 2012  PHILLY FUR BALL 2012.  Saturday evening a stylish fashionable crowd attended the 15th annual PHILLY FUR BALL 2012 at the Arts Ballroom.  The Morris Animal Refuge and lovers of all furry-footed-friends enjoyed a 5-hour select open bar, elegant hors d’oeuvres & carving stations by 12th Street Catering Company, and a live DJ and jazz trio!

Mar 31, 2012 | 15th Annual Fur Ball

Fox 29 Good Day Philadelphia's Sue Serio

Mar 31, 2012 | Fur Ball

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VALLEY FORGE  KOP  |  THE VALLEY FORGE CASINO RESORT

Saturday morning opening to a festive atmosphere The Valley Forge Casino Resort had a ribbon cutting to the region’s only full-amenity gaming resort with live table games and all the latest and greatest slot machines.

Mar 31, 2012 | Valley Forge Casino Ribbon Cutting

Mar 31, 2012 | Valley Forge Convention Center Ribbon cutting

The casino floor features 600 of the latest and most popular slot machines, along with 50 of the best table games, including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Pai Gow Poker and Baccarat.

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MARCH 30, 2012  |  xfinity Live! PHILADELHIA

This opening week xfinity Live! Philadelphia is like going to a carnival but with everything inside no need to worry about the weather and it’s huge!  It’s like going to a mall and everything you want is there but you’re not shopping for clothes.  It’s the next mecca to meet, socialize and stay totally distracted.

MARCH 30, 2012 | xfinity Live!

VIP Grand Opening Party XFINITY-Live!

xfinity Live! | Philadelphia

AND if you do go outside you could stay out there all day there’s enough to keep you busy. This place is for “grown kids” (25 and over) waiting to go to the Games.  If you have tickets to go to a game I don’t suggest you go here because you might get stuck.

xfinity Live! | Philadelphia

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