On Tuesday, March 31, 2009, The Fairmount Park Conservancy hosted its 2009 Centennial Dinner at The Park Hyatt at the Bellevue. The dinner honored two leaders in responsible environmental stewardship, Ralph J. Roberts, founder and chairman emeritus, and Brian L. Roberts, chairman & CEO, both of Comcast Corporation. Photography by Jessica Vermeer Hawkes.

On Saturday, March 28, 2009, The Pennsylvania Ballet performed the Shut Up & Dance Benefit at the Forrest Theatre, entertaining an audience of over 1,300 people. Following the show was the Shout With Sole after-party at Loews Philadelphia Hotel's SoleFood Restaurant. With attendance exceeding 200, the party raised over $145,000 for MANNA. Photography by Natalie Hope McDonald.

On Thursday, March 26, 2009, CineFest staff, film participants and supporters gathered at the Park Hyatt Bellevue for the Philadelphia Film Fest's opening night. After screenings, the celebration took place in the hotel’s Promenade, Rose Garden and Bar, and Cafe XIX, where guests enjoyed an open bar. Photography by Jessica Vermeer Hawkes.

On Thursday, March 26, 2009, Philadelphia magazine and Wine & Spirits Quarterly presented Martini Madness at World Cafe Live. Guests sampled cocktails that featured 25 different brands of vodka and gin. Photography by Ryan Lavine.

On Wednesday, March 25, 2009, Nordstrom opened the doors of its new store located in the Cherry Hill Mall. Hosted by the Links Incorporated, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Symphony in C along with Nordstrom, guests enjoyed great shopping, dinner and dessert, and live entertainment. Photography by Jeff Fusco.