Party People
BalletX Gala at Top of the Tower
On April 16th BalletX hosted its fundraiser gala on the 50th floor at the Top of the Tower, 1717 Arch Street. Guests gathered just in time […]
Blingo at the Rittenhouse Hotel
Saturday night the Rittenhouse Hotel was the scene of a lively bingo game — except that the guests were not the blue-haired ladies I’m used […]
WDAS Women of Excellence Luncheon With Mary J. Blige
On Saturday, WDAS held its First Annual Women of Excellence Luncheon and paid tribute to the “Sheroes” who are essential contributors to the Tri-State Area. Surprise […]
The Vesper Club Friends and Family Party
Last night I attended a friends-and-family party at The Vesper Club, an old drinking establishment reimagined as a classy, modern twist on a private dinner club. Vesper, located at 223 S […]
Shane Victorino Foundation Private Fundraiser and Dinner
At the Phillies home opener on Monday, the fans gave former Phillie and current Boston Red Sox star Shane Victorino an extended standing ovation for his first […]
Philadelphia Academies Inc.’s “The Party”
Thursday night the Philadelphia Academies, Inc. threw their annual shindig “The Party” with 300 guests filling the Fringe Arts/La Peg Brasserie building at 40 N. […]
“The Party”: Donors Are Heroes Gala 2015
The Four Seasons ballroom was filled to the brim on Friday night for the 13th Annual Donors are Heroes Gala otherwise known as “The Party,” […]
Red & White Ball for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Philadelphia
On Saturday night, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Eastern Pennsylvania held their 2nd annual Red & White Ball at the Westin Hotel in Center City. […]
Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Annual Gala and Concert
Friday night The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO) organization hosted its annual gala and concert, an evening of music, art and dining at the Union League […]
Historic Philadelphia Honors Ed Rendell, Gerry Lenfest and Karen Butler
Last Wednesday, Historic Philadelphia Inc honored Governor Ed Rendell, Gerry Lenfest, Karen Butler, the William Penn Foundation and PECO. The evening convened at the Historic Philadelphia Center […]
Third Annual United Negro College Fund Mayor’s Masked Ball
On Friday night, Philadelphia hosted its 3rd Annual United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Mayor’s Masked Ball at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The UNCF provides scholarships […]
Philadelphia Flower Show Black-Tie Gala and Afterparty
The 2015 Philadelphia Flower Show opened on Friday, February 27, 2015, with a black-tie gala. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and a cocktail party under a […]
Cheers for CHOP Featuring Salt-N-Pepa
On Saturday, February 28th, the 2nd Annual Cheers for CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) was held at the Valley Forge Casino. This year the event […]
Launch Party for LXR&Co at Century 21
Wednesday, the warmly dressed, well-heeled crowd turned up at at Century 21 department store on East Market to help celebrate the launch of LXR&Co (the go-to […]
Young Friends of the Art Museum’s Black-Tie Winter Gala
The Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art annual black-tie Winter Gala lived up to its name Saturday evening thanks to blanket of freshly fallen […]