On Tuesday, November 8, 2011, more than 300 guests joined Philadelphia magazine to celebrate the grand opening of Athleta on Walnut Street. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as they shopped the newest collection. Special appearances included Philadelphia magazine’s lifestyle editor Emily Goulet and health and fitness editor Emily Leaman. A portion of the evening’s proceeds benefited Students Run Philly Style. Photography by Jessica Vermeer Hawkes.

On Sunday, November 6, 2011, Art Reach celebrated its 25th anniversary with the Celebration in Silver Jazz Brunch in the Grand Ballroom at the Bellevue. The event honored Laura Foster of the Please Touch Museum for giving people with disabilities and economic disadvantages access to culture and the arts. Photography by Mark Garvin.

On Saturday, November 5, 2011, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia held its annual black-tie dinner dance, The Carousel Ball. The party was held at the Hyatt Recency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing and proceeds will provide vital funding for Children's Hospital's Center for Stimulation, Advanced Education and Innovation, and the Pediatric Endoscopic Surgical Training and Advanced Laboratory (PEDESTAL). Photography by Nell Hoving.

On Saturday, November 5, 2011, the French International School of Philadelphia celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Comcast Center. Sponsors included SAP America; Bancorp; the law firms of Willig, Williams & Davidson; and Feldman Shepherd. All proceeds went to the students of the International School, located in Bala Cynwyd. The Ambassador of France, His Excellency François Delattre, made an appearance at the event. Photography by Melanie Arnold.

On Thursday, November 3, 2011, the Philadelphia Zoo hosted its annual Conservation Gala at the Downtown Marriott Hotel. Guests enjoyed Indonesian music and dancers and dined on local, organic cuisine. The event also honored the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Program by awarding a Global Conservation Prize of $100,000.