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).

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.