The hottest and hippest gathered at the Penn's Landing Hyatt to find out what Philly area restaurant or bar has the best cocktail. Guests sipped on fine drinks, enjoyed music by Wired 96.5 and sampled food. A panel of judges crowned the 10 Cane Mojito as the first annual cocktail winner, but the people's choice was the Crown Royal Red Apple Martini.

The public was invited to a reception and first view of the Locks Gallery rooftop sculpture garden on September 9th. The newly designed space overlooks Washington Square and features sculptures by Anthony Caro, George Segal and Isaac Witkin.

On Sunday , September 25, 2005, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia was host to a Gala Season-Opening Reception, the first of its kind in their 41 year history. The Afternoon began with an all-Beethoven concert performed by The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia in Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Afterwards, the event Benefactors attended a a cocktail and hors d' oevres reception in Cadence Restaurant on the third floor of the Kimmel Center to meet Maestro Solzhenitsyn, the afternoon's featured artists, the Eroica Trio and the Chamber Orchestra muscians.

On September 8th Saks Fifth Avenue and Project H.O.M.E held this wild event, which featured poker, roulette, blackjack and a fashion show. Great food, drinks and outrageous prizes set the stage for this unforgettable evening. Proceeds from the event benefited Project H.O.M.E and its Honickman Learning Center and Comcast Technology Labs.