"Bustiers in the Boudoir" was the theme of the Greater Philadelphia Tourism and Marketing's kickoff to their Philly Is More Fun When You Sleep Over campaign weekend. The nightclub 32 degrees hosted the party on January 30th with swimsuit models in lingerie, Schooly D, a rapper, and invited guests wearing pajamas.

Neil Stein threw a retro bash at his Broad Street restaurant, Avenue B, on December 13th. It was a step back in time to the era of the Supper Club, hence the name of the party. Complete with showgirls, Sinatra, and swing dancing, the place was sold out and packed with hep cats. Look for more of these in the future but reserve early!

The Delaware River Port Authority and the Franklin Institute Science Museum got together on Wednesday, December 11th to present a new IMAX film, Home of Freedom, set here in Philadelphia. Local mom-on-the-move, and TV personality Linda Swain belts out her Philadelphia Song in the film too.

The Philadelphia Art Alliance's Teddy Bear Auction and Pawty on December 4th was held at the gallery on South 18th Street. There were bears of all types being auctioned off to loving homes. The bears were created by organizations like the Academy of Vocal Arts, Le Bec Fin, Pennsylvania Ballet, Project H.O.M.E. and WHYY.

The 21st Century Society, the Young Friends of the Philadelphia Orchestra held one of their Happy Hours at the Phoenix's bar/restaurant, Tir Na Nog, which means The Land of Youth to raise awareness of the Young Friends' party at the 2003 Academy Ball. At $200 per ticket, this might be the most costly of any of the various Young Friend groups' ticket of the year, but the party can't be beat. It's also white-tie, so get your penguin suit out boys.