The Kimmel Center hosted its third annual Summer in the City Gala on June 4th. The event raised funds for The Kimmel Center Inc.'s education and community access programs. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dancing, the music of jazz trumpet sensation Chris Botti and "Queen of Haitian Song" Emeline Michel.

The summer celebration of The Sound of Philadelphia was held on the 28th of June at the Tropicana in Atlantic City. Guests enjoyed the "Best of Philly" cuisine, award winning cocktails and performances by Philadelphia international recording artists.

An event held on June 21, 2005, Once Upon a Nation is a summer-long celebration of American history, brought to life by storytelling. The event was held at the Free Quaker Meeting House in Philadelphia, PA. Some programs include "1776", (June 18), "Tippler's Tour" (June 16th), "Summer of Treason" (June 30th) and "Jefferson" (June 26th).

A sneak peek of the Pier at Caesar's: Behind the Velvet Rope. On June 16th, 2005, a beach bash was held in Atlantic City to introduce the high-end retail tenants to the Pier at Caesars, which will be opening in 2006. Luxury retail, trend-setting restaurants and entertainment will abound at the Pier at Caesars. Gordon Group Holdings, LLC, is developing the Pier Project and hosted the party.

On Tuesday, June 14, 2005 The Borgata Hotel and Casino along with Starr Restaurant Organization presented its first annual Philly Charity Poker Championship at Stephen Starr's Continental Midtown. Guests could table hop with various celebrities and raise the stakes for a great cause in a no-limit Texas Hold'em match. The Borgata will donate all the prize money to charity selected by the top three poker champs of the tournament.