On Saturday, January 14, 2012, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation held the Lemon Ball at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. This evening of cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions and entertainment brought together supporters of Alexandra “Alex” Scott and her life’s work to find cures for all children with cancer. Photography by Jeff Fusco.

On Wednesday, January 11, 2012, the Take Back the Night Foundation kicked off the new year with a party held at the Saturday Club in Wayne. Highlights included the carving of a 1000-pound block of ice as well as the auctioning of several exciting items, including an autographed Eagles football and jersey, a year of in-home massages, tickets to Philly sporting events and many more. All proceeds went to supporting victims of abuse and violence. Photography by Jaime Perez.

On Tuesday, December 20, 2011, The Rittenhouse Hotel honored renowned Italian operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti by naming room 1306 "The Pavarotti Suite." The dedication and reception was held in the suite and included a performance by Bill Davenport of the Academy of Vocal Arts. Photography by Jim Cottingham.

On Monday, December 12, 2011, the Curtis Institute of Music hosted a reception to celebrate the creation of a new annual fellowship established by the Consular Corps Association of Philadelphia. The reception took place in Lenfest Hall, the school’s new 105,000-square-foot campus expansion on the 1600 block of Locust Street. Guests later enjoyed one of the public performances on the Student Recital Series in Curtis’s Field Concert Hall. Photography by Vince Massa/Kelly & Massa Photography.

On Saturday, December 10, 2011, the release party for Christine Romans and Ali Velshi's new book was held. The book, "How to Speak Money," was co-authored by the CNN financial experts and provides advice for the average consumer. Notable attendees included Cecily Tynan and Jennaphr Frederick. Photography by Nell Hoving.