The Barnes Foundation in Merion, PA held a garden party on Thursday, May 19, 2005. The event held a viewing of the Barnes Collection, silent and live auctions, as well as cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and entertainment. The event acknowledged new and old members, and together supporters shared excitement for the future of the Foundation.

Philadelphia Futures and professional baseball players Doug Glanville, Mike Lieberthal, Randy Wolf, Chase Utley and Jason Michaels hosted a celebration to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Sponsor-A-Scholar Program. The event raised funds for Philadelphia Futures who provides inner-city students with support and resources.

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America held a Renaissance Ball on Saturday, May 7th at the Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing. The Ball was held to support the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley chapter of the CCFA. The evening included cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, a sit-down dinner and dancing.

The Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis Center held a benefit auction to raise funds and honor visionaries on April 29th. Guests mingled with celebrities and bid on items including a lunch with Walter Cronkite and a chance to shoot hoops with Michael Jordan.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art hosted its Art After Dark party on April 16th to benefit their education department. The celebration had a carnaval theme that was enhanced by the Museum's Dalí exhibition. Guests enjoyed a pre-party cocktail reception, a Spanish-themed dinner on the East Balcony, and dessert and dancing in the Great Stair Hall. The evening also included a Dalí-inspired hunt through the galleries. Guests took part in a night of colorful masks and feathers, and were entertained by dancers, stilt walkers, and a juggler.