On Tuesday, November 29, 2011, the Philadelphia Museum of Art hosted a tree lighting and served tasty treats to introduce the museum's holiday offerings. Ninety spruces were lit during the ceremony, and there was a curator-led tour of "Dutch Treat: A Glimpse of Holland's Golden Age" afterward. Photography by the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

On Tuesday, November 29, 2011, The Philadelphia Business Journal and presenting sponsor Wells Fargo announced the 2011 Women of Distinction winners at the Sheraton Downtown Philadelphia Hotel. The event awarded 24 of the Philadelphia region's most dynamic women in business as a part of the LIVE IT, SEE IT HERE FIRST campaign from the Philadelphia Business Journal. Photography by Zoey Sless-Kitain.

On Friday, November 25, 2011, the 132nd Charity Ball was held at the Union League of Philadelphia. The ball is an annual holiday event and its goal is to raise funds for local non-profits and to encourage young people to make philanthropy an integral part of their lives. Photography by Jeff Fusco.

On Friday, November 18, 2011, the Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® held Teens for the Cure Tickled Pink® at Vie. Nearly 600 teen girls and their parents gathered for the event and raised more than $100,000 for the fight against breast cancer in the affiliate's 13-county service area. The celebration featured silent auctions, raffles, and a runway fashion show with breast cancer survivors and their teenaged daughters, granddaughters and nieces. The models sported the latest designs from Macy's and Project Runway designer Kristin Haskin Simms. Photography by Howard Kanowitz, Esq.

On Thursday, November 17, 2011, the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Philadelphia hosted the Visionary Gala at Vie on North Broad Street. This was the third annual event honoring student entrepreneurs. Students attended the event's cocktail hour and we able to sell products from their businesses and network with other attendees. Michael G. Rubin, who was honored by NFTE for his accomplishments with the group, spoke with news anchor Tracy Davidson in a chat for a broadcast on NBC10.