The Philadelphia Flower Show Preview Party was held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Saturday, March 4 2005, the night before the Flower Show opened to the public. Proceeds helped to fund the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's outreach efforts.

The Walnut Room in Rittenhouse Square held its Grand Opening on March 3, 2005. The lounge has a sleek décor, creative drink menus, and a tapas bar menu.

Black Tie Tailgate Preview Gala Celebrated the 2005 Philadelphia International Auto Show. Guests danced and dined through the Auto Show's 550,000 square foot showroom. As they listened to live music, guests were offered the exclusive opportunity to observe the lastest cars in production as well as concept and exotic car models. The event proceeds benifit the Childeren's Hospital of Philadelphia through the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation.

The Annual Human Rights Campaign Gala was held at the Loews Hotel on February 26, 2005. Special guests included James Carville, former consultant to Bill Clinton and current host of CNN Crossfire. Proceeds went to the Human Rights Campaign organization who promote equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people nationwide.

On February 25, 2005 Senators William Gormley and Steve Sweeney hosted a Special Olympics benefit concert at Dante Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The concert featured Irish singer Ronan Tynan.