On Thursday, November 10, 2011, the Bridgette Mayor Gallery celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a celebratory event at the renovated gallery space on Washington Square. The gallery had been closed for much of 2011, but this re-opening event kicked off their fall exhibition "Karmic Abstraction," which displays 23 different works by nationally and internationally recognized artists. Photography by Jim Graham.

On Thursday, November 10, 2011, the Please Touch Museum honored contributing individuals and organizations at their annual Great Friends to Kids Awards. Guests enjoyed food prepared by Chef Jean-Marie Lacroix while watching videos on the award recipients and participating in a silent auction. All proceeds from the benefit went to the Please Touch Museum's exhibits and programs. Photography by the Please Touch Museum.

On Wednesday, November 9, 2011, Philadelphia magazine and BMW hosted the fourth dinner in the Restaurant Club Dinner Series: All About Wine. The event, held at Paramour at the Wayne Hotel, featured an intimate sit-down dinner prepared by Chef Michael Giampa, who prepared an inventive four-course menu. Paramour’s resident sommelier, Hudson Austin, was on-hand to discuss the evening’s wine selections. Photography by Jessica Vermeer Hawkes.

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.