Month: November 2017

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ChitChat: Pie in the Sky, Ryan Dorsey, Sheena Parveen, Links & More.

Pie in the Sky, Ryan Dorsey, Sheena Parveen, Links & More.

Good Monday morning. Let’s jump into some chitchat….

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Last a confetti cannon signaled a last push for the “Pie in the Sky” campaign at MANNA, after Sheila Hess, Phila City Rep, read a proclamation from Mayor Jim Kenney declaring November 2, 2017 as official Pie Day in Philadelphia as Sue Daugherty, RD LDN – CEO looks on; MANNA‘s Pie in the Sky is their largest annual fundraiser, and helps raise crucial funds to support our clients. All pies are purchased online at www.mannapies.org and can be picked up at over 50 locations in the greater Philadelphia area and Southern New Jersey just in time for Thanksgiving. Last day to order is November 17!

Our volunteers are the secret ingredient to pie success – and we need YOU! Kick off Thanksgiving week helping with pie distribution: working in our warehouse, delivering pies to pickup sites, and staffing pickup sites. For more information, contact Kendl Hommel at khommel@mannapa.org or (215)496-2662 ext. 136

Mike and I will be volunteering Thanksgiving morning, hope to see you there.


So long Nora Muchanic, I’m definitely feeling old with your retirement. (read more about her and her photographer Andy Doane here)
Former NBC10 Meteorologist Sheena Parveen was in town this weekend catching up with friends at Dandelion for lunch, then stopping by Vanity Salon for a touch up on her luscious locks.
Dr. Jen Cauldle, a regular on CBS3Philly, will be stopping in to see Dr. Oz today, which airs on Fox 29 at 1pm. The Dr’s are going
to be chatting about the latest Alzheimer’s research.
Happy Marriage to the Dorsey’s on the wedding this weekend.
Lot’s of changed going on his Ryan’s life after he announced last week:

I officially stepped down as Director of NOTO Philadelphia. It was a tough decision to make, being a part of such an incredible project has been quite the journey. However, it is time to focus on some personal hospitality ventures that will soon showcase.
The following day he put up a new logo “Dorsey”.
Congrats buddy!!


Happy Birthday to the legendary Patty Jackson; looking fabulous and blessed we’re so glad to see Patty winning in life after her stroke only 2 years ago.

On October 26, 2017, The Timothy School held their annual Take a Bite Out of Autism at The Barn at Liseter in Newtown Square. Guests enjoyed an evening of fun, entertainment and scrumptious foods presented by some of the area’s favorite restaurants including Davio’s and Flemings Steakhouse. (Photos)

InLiquid, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting visual artists from the Philadelphia area, held their highly anticipated VIP preview party at Icebox Project Space, located at Crane Arts in Northern Liberties. (Photos)

On Saturday, Oct. 28, Philly Fights Cancer: Round 3 took place at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia. With 1,700 guests in attendance, the annual event featured performances from John Legend and the nine-time Grammy-award winning group, Earth, Wind and Fire. (Photos) (PSM)

Hound-O-Ween at the Piazza at Schmidt’s Commons

Jersey Philly Man Magazine Annual Charity Fundraiser

Goldtex Halloween Party

Let’s live like Harriet Jodi Levin!!!
See you tomorrow…

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The Rest of the Photos: 4th Annual Shyamaween bash

I hope everyone had an awesome week. What a great Halloween Week. I think this year more than any there were more parties, and more people serious about dressing up for the spooktacular event. No where was it more evident than at this year’s Shyamaween, and how excited was I that I was able to photograph the event. So grateful for the opportunity, as most of you know it was a bucket list item for me. I’m a huge fan of The Shyamalan’s having photographed them over the past decade and being familiar with their work, and charity work. Plus they throw one heck of a party. I didn’t stay long as I was also shooting Philly Fights Cancer Round 3 the same night. Thankfully they were both located near exits on 95 so I was able to jet between each of the events. I started with Whoopi & John Legend at 5 – 730PM, then Shyamaween, then back to PFC and Earth Wind & Fire. I’ll write about that event Monday or Tuesday. Amazing, so beautiful too.

RestStrawberry Mansion Bridge Friday

M. Night and Dr. Bhavna Shyamalan hosted their fourth annual Shyamaween bash on Saturday, October 28th at the Punch Line Club in Fishtown. The tagline for the event is very appropriately: Be Bad. Do Good.  The 400+ guests, all dressed in wickedly good costumes, partied the night away for a great cause!    Guests enjoyed a special performance by two-time Grammy nominee Andra Day and then danced to the wee hours to the spinning of DJ Ed Christof.  Catering for the main event was provided by the Vetri Family, and the Shyamalans’ friends Kate Jacoby and Rich Landau, celebrated chef owners of vegan restaurants Vedge, V Street, and Whiz Kid, provided late-night eats at the after party. All proceeds from the party benefit the M. Night Shyamalan Foundation  a charitable foundation that invests in emerging leaders whose grassroots efforts are putting an end to poverty and inequality in their communities around the world.

 

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Far Right: Kim Lincon, graphic designer, Lynx & Co, who tackles all the designs for MNSFoundation and does all the event collateral, branding, etc for Shyamaween.

RestWINNING HALLOWEEN: Stephen J. Eads and Bruce Willis dress as the Grady twins

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The M. Night Shyamalan Foundation supports remarkable leaders, through their organizations, working to remove the barriers created by poverty and inequality, which prevent individuals and communities from unleashing their full potential. They do this in the United States by closing the educational achievement gap focusing on MNSF’s five tenets. They do this in developing countries by assuring that basic human needs are met and rights are protected, and ultimately providing increased access to educational opportunities.


This is the best costume Andrew Greenblatt

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I like it, ultimate tribute to wear a costume where both writer, director and star will be attending the same party If you don’t see your photo here, it may still show up in Philly Mag print magazine in January. Or may be found at one of the media outlets below:

CBS Philly

Metro Philly

Philly Style Magazine

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DO THIS TODAY: The InLiquid Benefit: Everyone is a Collector Happens

The much-anticipated annual fundraiser for InLiquid, the organization that supports and promotes Philly’s visual artists, serving as a comprehensive hub and catalyst for our region’s arts community.

InLiquid believes that good art is at arms reach in Philadelphia and strives to break down myths that one must go to New York, Miami, or beyond to find valuable and meaningful art to make their house a home. And most importantly, everyone can and should be a collector.

The Benefit returns to the newly renovated Icebox Project Space at Crane Arts, transformed into a three-day showcase: VIP, Young Professionals, and the Main Event silent-auctioning a specially select group of artists.

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THE MAIN EVENT IS TODAY – CELEBRATE YOUR COLLECTION

Saturday, November 4th, The Main Event opens the bidding rooms up to the general public. Bidding competition will be at peak excitement. A celebration of visual-arts culture along with your support is expected to be through the roof!


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Philadelphia, PA 19122
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South Street Halloween Bash Was Spooktacular, Really One of the Best Family Fun Events

South Street Halloween Bash Was Spooktacular, Really One of the Best Family Fun Events

Last week I hit up a lot of neighborhood parties, and parties in general. One of the most fun, filled activity celebrations was on South Street, those folks know how to party. South Street Headhouse District had plenty of tricks and treats for children and adults of all ages during the neighborhood’s annual Halloween festivities.

SpooktacularI also saw a lot of folks who had attended the East Passyunk Halloween festivities at the South Street event, as EPA’s family event was scheduled 11AM – 1PM making it the perfect party hopping situation. Remember that for next year as well.
A few of the activities that were held at South Street Headhouse included: Pumpkin putt-putt golf (which was so fun) * Pumpkin pie eating contest (new) * Jack o’ lantern contest * Costume contests * Free neighborhood trick-or-treating at dozens of businesses * Aerial performances from Philadelphia School of Circus Arts * Pumpkin decorating * Hay wagon rides * Straw hay bail maze (so fun, I got lost) * Seasonal bites * Live music * Magic show * Adult beverages with Commonwealth Ciders and Philadelphia Brewing Company * Winter coat charity drive

A few of the winners in the Halloween contest. Note the women dressed as the Rock, she rolled after Indiana Jones.
The couple both had “tails” that went with their costume.
There was a band playing kid friendly music
Folks waiting for the Circus School performance
There were vendors selling delicious treats like

South Street businesses formally opened their doors to welcome all the boos and ghouls dressed up in costume from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Families Picked up their list at PumpkinFest and look for ghosts hanging outside all participating businesses. Children 12 and under, had to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. It was a beautiful Halloween celebration on South Street.

I’ll be running Shymaweeen either later today or Sunday. Must head to the radio station for my gig, then I have a few trees I must see.

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Bart Blatstein Develops Piazza Parking Lot, James MacAvoy, Holland Taylor, Eddie Alderson, & Meek Mill

Bart Blatstein Develops Piazza Parking Lot, James MacAvoy, Holland Taylor, Eddie Alderson, & Meek Mill

Hello Thursday. Last Saturday I was at Hound-O-Ween at Schmidt’s Commons at the Piazza and I noticed the parking lot across the street was fenced off. So I text Bart to ask him, and coincidentally I ran into him later that evening at Philly Fights Cancer as well.

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This is what he wrote me back when I asked if he was developing the property: Bart said he was working on concept for this amazing parcel of land.
He said it would be complementary to the amazing Piazza.

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He said don’t worry about parking if you’re heading to Wahlburgers, which is in a building still owned by his company Tower Investments, inc. the glass building on the left. On the right is The Schmidt’s Commons at Piazza, which he previously owned and it was called The Piazza at Schmidts. Here’s my write up of the opening night. So crazy to read it, 2009

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There’s a free parking lot across the street catty-corner on a smaller parcel of land still owned by Tower Investments, specifically for Wahlburgers . The parking lot that he is creating a great concept on is the brown parcel of land. On the east-side of the “Piazza Parking Lot” is where The Schmidt’s Commons built a residential parking garage for their residents that live in the apartments. There’s still plenty of parking nearby, and I hear Schmidt’s Commons is in talks to partner with a nearby parking facility.  I can’t wait to see what the visionary Blatstein is going to create on the Piazza Parking Lot.

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Glass movie update: This past weekend Sarah Paulson and her girlfriend, who I adore, Holland Taylor visited The Barnes Museum right before heading to Shyamaween . Maybe on a tip from Samuel L Jackson who stopped by last weekend. We probably won’t see them out and about in Philadelphia for a few weeks, as they’ve headed to Allentown to film for a few weeks in The Allentown State Hospital. According to Sharon Pinkenson, Executive Director of Greater Philadelphia Film Office, all three main characters are filming there – Samuel L Jackson, Bruce Willis and James McAvoy. 

 

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All three have been spotted about and about in Allentown. McAvoy posed for a photo with a Lehigh Fitness Trainer and was seen pumping serious iron. Jackson grabbed a bite to eat at and posed with a worker; While Willis , McAvoy and Shyamalan were all seen at the Allentown Brew Works. Earlier in the day Willis was generous with a tip according to a bellhop. Rumor has it they’ll be back in town to film a few more scenes near Center City, maybe that subway shot at Snyder, and wrap shortly after Thanksgiving, just in time for the Creed 2 production office to open.

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Congrats to my friends Kristen Alderson and her brother Eddie Alderson who participated in the LLS #lightthenight walk in Philadelphia last Saturday night to raise much needed funds for life saving research to battle blood cancers. Eddie has been battling cancer for the past year. It’s great to see him out, and doing better. Sorry I missed it.


Meek Mill was at the Sixers game tonight, but last night he was bothering my favorite candy lady. Looks like this is on Walnut Street, he kept trying to get her to give away her candy since it was Halloween. He’s been spotted all over town recently filming music videos.


Check out PhillyChitChat Friday for more photos from Shyamaween 2017

 

 

 

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Philadelphia Hospitality honors Paul R. Levy at Their Annual Gala

Philadelphia Hospitality honors Paul R. Levy at Annual Gala
The esteemed Philadelphia Hospitality honored Paul R. Levy, founding chief executive of Philadelphia’s Center City District, with the prestigious 2017 Vision for Philadelphia Award at the Union League on Monday, October 23, 2017. The mission of Philadelphia Hospitality, Inc. is to promote the Greater Philadelphia Region as a premier destination for cultural and historical travel.

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Carrie Rickey and Paul Levy

The evening began with a VIP meet and greet with Paul Levy in the Lincoln Library Room. Afterwards everyone gathered in the Grant Room for a cocktail party before heading upstairs to Lincoln Hall for a tribute dinner honoring Paul Levy.
Look for the Center City District’s Dilworth Park Wintergarden Skate, stroll, eat and drink return on November 10, 2017.

Mariska Bogle, Executive Director – ‎Philadelphia Hospitality, Inc. and Deirdre Childress, Strategic Communications Manager at Pennsylvania Convention Center – ‎SMG
James McKinley and Rosemary McKinley stand below a portrait of a distant relative
Karin Copeland, executive director, Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia (Hope to see you at the next A+B event 11/15 – Lead: How Trust Enables Innovation in a Digital World), Dana Grosser and Skip Massengill
Deb Pave and Mark Pave
Gregory Murphy, Linda Mather, Mariska Bogle and Robert W. Bogle (Listed in this months Phila Magazine of most 100 influential people in Philly.)
Moore College of Art & Design President Cecelia Fitzgibbon , Alan Greenberger, Drexel University and Greta Greenberger, retired City Hall Tour director.

 

Rocco Perate, Robert Juliano and Jack Kelly
The Franklin Institute Team: Stefanie Santo, Gina DeGiovanni, Deborah Hofreiter and Lois Switken
Councilman Allan Domb and Cecil Baker
James Cuorato and Sara Merriman

Honors
Lincoln Hall at the Union League
Lincoln Hall is a gorgeous room with the portraits of all the League’s presidents mostly by Philadelphia artists.  It was a magnificent room to
hold the Philadelphia Hospitality Gala honoring Paul Levy.