On Saturday, November 21, 2009, the Collab Design Excellence award was given to Marcel Wanders at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Guests enjoyed a preview of Wander's exhibit, a buffet dinner, and a performance piece. The exhibit, which opened November 22, 2009, is Marcel Wanders' first US exhibit. Photography by Jessica Vermeer Hawkes.

On Saturday, November 21st, Bancroft hosted its annual Butterfly Ball at the Westin Hotel in Mount Laurel The evening honored Stewart Business Systems and its president, Joe O'Malley, who received the Corporate and Community Leadership Award. Guests enjoyed dinner, live entertainment from the Ken Ulansey Ensemble, and got a sneak peek at Bancroft's new brand video. Photography by Ryan Lavine.

On Friday, November 20, 2009, Suzanne and Norman Cohn hosted a cocktail reception in support of the Kimmel Center at their penthouse in The Saint James. Guests included Kimmel Center Board Chairman Roland Bullard, the Honorable Marjorie O. Rendell among other Board members, Kimmel Center President & CEO Anne Ewers and COO Natalye Paquin. The guests enjoyed an extensive menu designed by resident chef, Tony Clark, and guest chef, Cyrus Khambatta. Photography by Jim Roese. man Roland Bullard, the Honorable Marjorie O. Rendell among other Board members, Kimmel Center President & CEO Anne Ewers and COO Natalye Paquin. The guests enjoyed an extensive menu designed by resident chef, Tony Clark, and guest chef, Cyrus Khambatta. Photography by Jim Roese.

On Monday, November 16, 2009, the Wellness Community of Philadelphia held their seventh-annual “In Fashion!” event with special guest designer Tory Burch at the Gulph Mills Golf Club in King of Prussia. Guests enjoyed cocktails and a silent auction featuring special Tory Burch Boutique merchandise. A percentage of the proceeds benefited the Wellness Community. Photography by Jessica Vermeer Hawkes.

On Saturday, November 14, 2009, FUEL the CURE hosted their second-annual benefit at the FUEL house. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres, drinks, dancing, and a raffle. The event attracted more than 350 guests and raised more than $50,000 for Breastcancer.org. Photography by Laura Eaton Photography.