On Tuesday, November 15, Philadelphia magazine and PA Wine & Spirits Stores presented the 2011 Philadelphia Whiskey Festival at the Crystal Tea Room at the Wanamaker Building. Guests tasted an elite collection of spirits including whiskey, bourbon, scotch, tequila, vodka, and more. The evening also featured the debut of Smirnoff’s two newest flavors – Fluffed Marshmallow and Whipped Cream, The Manhattan Experience—a Woodford Reserve® inspired manhattan competition, a meet and greet and bottle-signing with Fred Noe—Master Distiller and the great grandson of Jim Beam, a chance to shake hands with living legend and Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson, and an array of gourmet food samplings from local upscale restaurants. The sold-out event raised approximately $8,000 to benefit SafeHome Philadelphia. KYW was the official media partner of the 2011 Philadelphia Whiskey Festival. Photography by Jessica Vermeer Hawkes.

On Monday, November 14, 2011, Morton’s The Steakhouse in Philadelphia hosted the Brent Celek Celebrity Server Event. The event featured Brent Celek, several of his teammates, local celebrities including Eric "Turtle" Golden, Ike Reese and Michael Barkann. Photography by Jimmy J. Pack, Jr.

On Monday, November 14, 2011, Jimmy Rollins hosted Havana Nights, a Cuban-themed fundraising gala at the National Constitution Center. Friends of Rollins from the MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL along with musicians, actors and television personalities were in attendance for the culinary event which highlighted dishes from Cuba Libre. The evening also featured fine cocktails, a Cuban salsa band, dancing, an auction and other entertainment. Proceeds from Havana Nights benefited Prevent Child Abuse Pennsylvania. Photography by Ryan Lavine.

On Saturday, November 12, 2011, a ceremonial ball was held at the PECHE at Sherman Mills to honor Ann Ricksecker, Mark Plamnodon, Lynn Marks, Mit Joyner and Lisa Bayard. The Founder's Award was presented to Jean Sachs. Photography by Jauhien Sasnou.

On Saturday, November 12, 2011, National Human Services hosted its eighth annual Leading the Way Awards Gala at the Hyatt Regency Penn's Landing. Guests enjoyed an acoustic performance by Justin Thompson of Philadelphia and music by CTO 5th Avenue following dinner. Photography by Laurie Roma.