On Thursday, February 18, 2010, the National Constitution Center hosted the exclusive opening reception and world premiere of Ancient Rome & America. Guests viewed more than 300 artifacts from Italy and the United States, bringing together a never-before-seen collection from Italy’s leading archaeological institutions in Florence, Naples, and Rome, paired with objects from over 40 lending institutions in the United States. Photography by Carol Feeley.

On Wednesday, February 17, 2010, the Opera Company of Philadelphia hosted an extraordinary celebration of the East Coast Premiere of Tan Dun’s Tea: A Mirror of Soul and Chinese New Year 2010, at Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue. Guests enjoyed an Asian-inspired dinner, silent and live auctions, Chinese and Japanese entertainment throughout the evening and a tribute to honorary guest Tan Dun. Photography by Jessica Vermeer Hawkes

On Wednesday, February 17, 2010, a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and VIP party was held at Aria the Condominium, located on 15th and Locust Streets in Philadelphia, to show off the redesigned lobby, sample condos, and fitness center. Photography by Andre Flewellen Photography.

On Saturday, February 13, 2010, the Parx Casino hosted a "Sexy Singles" Night. Guests enjoyed the sounds of House DJ Maria Laina and a performance from all-girl sensation Flashdance at the Parx Casino in Bensalem. Phototgraphy by Kim Pratt.

On Friday, February 12, 2010 cultural and tourism officials and museum members and Trustees celebrated the identity change at a breakfast hosted by the museum at Washington Square. The Atwater Kent Museum announced that it will now be known publicly as the Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent. Photography by Stephen Grebinski.