Winebrats Philadelphia, a group of oenophiles (some of whom would pride themselves on never using that word) who want to dispel the notion that wine lovers are wine snobs, held a wine tasting (imagine that…) at Maggiano's Little Italy restaurant on Tuesday, October 7th. Over 50 people, mostly between 25 and 40 years old, attended.

The theme of this year's Beaux Arts Ball on October 25th was Forms, Frames and Figures – an evening in blue and bronze. Many people came with picture frames around their necks. About half of the guests were in costume; the other half in black tie. Or blue and bronze tie.

Philadelphia Magazine hosted a rum tasting at Cuba Libre restaurant and bar in Old City on Wednesday, October 7th. All the big ones were on hand to share - Bacardi, Cruzan, Captain Morgan, Mount Gay, Cabana Boy....

The Philadelphia Museum of Art drew international attention by kicking off a fashion exhibit entitled "Shocking!" that showcases the work of Italian-born clothing designer, Elsa Schiaparelli with a Shocking! Gala. The pink-themed party was held on Thursday, September 25th in the Great Hall of the art museum. Attire was black-tie, or Shocking, of course.

MANNA, as many of you know, prepares and delivers three healthy meals a day to Philadelphians whose lives have been negatively impacted by the AIDS virus. The main recipients of MANNA's manna are single mothers and their children. This awards dinner was held in honor of Steve Korman and Lynne Honickman at the Hyatt at Penn's Landing on Wednesday, September 24th. MANNA holds fun fundraising events all year round, including the popular Pie-in-the-Sky coming up at the end of October. You can check them all out at www.mannapa.org.