Philadelphia

ONE SHOT WONDERS – The Tents, Headstrong Foundation, Nicki Minaj

Nick Colleluori passed away five years ago after a fight with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. It was a dream of his to help others who found themselves in his position. His parents carried that message and began the “HEADstrong Foundation” in his honor. Over the past 4 years they’ve raised money through charity fundraisers, so they could fun their goal of creating “Nick’s House”. At nearly 3,000-square foot the structure will serve as the HEADstrong office, a warehouse and most importantly, a temporary home for up to two families to stay while their child is being treated for blood cancer. Above Cheryl and Pat Sr. Colleluori outside Nick’s House prior to ”garage opening” ceremony behind the closed doors the Quaker City String Band stood ready to greet the well wishers.

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“The Tents” documentary, which chronicles the evolution of New York Fashion Week, was screened at the Sofitel Hotel in Center City recently. A few notables connected to the film attended the event. Loris Diran, internationally renowned fashion designer/creative director of Loris Diran, Marcus K. Jones, Executive Producer of “The Tents”, James Belzer, Director & Executive Producer of “The Tents”, Malan Breton, “Project Runway” designer/creative director, Malan Breton Collection, Vincent Vienne, General Manager, Sofitel Philadelphia hotel, Sarah Dash, of the famed group, LaBelle, Cheryl Ann Wadlington, founder of Evoluer Image Consultants,, Justiin A. Davis, actor, HBO’s Emmy nominated drama series “Boardwalk Empire”
Kijafa Frink loves leopard and even had her nails done in such a way
An evening on Falls Bridge Jill Schoenfeld and Chef Brian Duffy battle it out at Midtown Village Festival. Have you seen Brian on “Bar Rescue”?, they’ve been picked up for another season. The Bar Rescue tour is coming to Philly next week 10/18
Dressed appropriately today – Ron Zausidsky and Marisa Magnatta
Last time Nicki Minaj was in town, she stopped by Slice and bought out all the brownie cupcakes to take on the road.
Have you checked out the Eastern State Penitentiary haunted prison yet? I can’t wait to go back.hmm
Teal Tini’s lovers helped me raise $125 for Gilda’s Club of SJ last month for Ovarian Cancer Awareness. Next year I’m taking it to the big time. Also Save The Date November 21, 2011 for my Annual Gilda’s Club of SJ event in honor of my sister Judy Wilkins. It will be at Flemings Steak House in Marlton, 6PM, tickets $35. I’m gathering more fun auction items for you to bid on. Invite to follow soon. Thanks (My cousins Lisa and Kristen, above)