On Friday, May 30, 2008, NEXT, the Young Patrons of Philadelphia Theatre Company, hosted the play "The Happiness Lecture," starring Bill Irwin. The event took place in the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. Guests enjoyed the show and a post-show party. Photography by Mike Woltman.

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On Thursday, May 29, 2008, Chase Utley and his wife, Jennifer Utley, hosted an All-Star Casino Night and Silent Auction to benefit the Pennsylvania SPCA. Comcast SportsNet’s Michael Barkann was on hand as the Master of Ceremonies and celebrity attendees included Jimmy Rollins, Cole Hamels and Jayson Werth. Photographed by Ryan Lavine.

On Tuesday, May 27, 2008, Philadelphia magazine honored the Top Doctors named in the May 2008 issue with a celebratory reception at the Curtis Center. Guests were treated to a night of exquisite food, specialty drinks and networking with their peers and colleagues. Congratulations to the Top Docs 2008! Photos by Sofia Negron Photography.

On Friday, May 16, 2008, The Wellness Community of Philadelphia hosted Evening in the Park, a beach-themed party that honored Betty Rollin, TV journalist and breast cancer survivor, and Jill Durovsik, former chairman of the board and founding member, at The Suzanne Morgan Center in West Fairmount Park. Guests enjoyed cocktails and cuisine by Catered Events. Proceeds benefited The Wellness Community of Philadelphia. Photography by Jessica Vermeer Hawkes.