The Woodsman Premier Party was held on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Net Proceeds benefited Philadanco!, Mastery Charter High School and Stop It Now!

The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts celebrated their 200th anniversary with a black tie gala on Saturday, January 8th. The evening started with drinks at the landmark PAFA building on Broad Street and then continued at the new Samuel V. Hamilton building up the street with dinner and dancing. The committee was large and included honorary chairs Dorrance Hamilton, Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest, and Ed Rendell; chairs Kristin and Jamie Biddle; vice-chairs Tory and Chris Burch, and Anne and Matt Hamilton.