The Big Story: Jim Gardner Co Hosts No Name Pops Garden Party

Co-chairs Peter Dean, Molly Shepard, Amy Goldman, Jim Gardner, and **Mary Stengel Austen**

Thursday evening June 13, Jim Gardner and Amy Goldman along with co-hosts, Molly Sheppard and Peter Dean, Mary and Peter Austen and the Honorable Michael and Lisa Nutter hosted friends and supporters of the No Name Pops at the Goldman’s home

**Alyssa Pagano, Austin Berner, Keith** and **Lauren Obaza**

Founded in 2023, the former and future musicians of the Philly Pops created the No Name Pops due to an absence of music in Philadelphia. Since then, they have performed over 40 times, 12 times at the Kimmel Center, and with over 20 of them being free programs to the public.

Broadway’s Dee Roscioli and **Hugh Panaro** with Ardmore’s **Kathy Hirsch-Pasek** and **Jeff Pasek,** parents of composer **Benj Pasek,** **Jim Gardner** and **Amy Goldman**

The No Name Pops is committed to being a healthy, patron first organization, reflecting the City of Philadelphia and serving the community.

**Jim Gardner,** board member and host, with **Connie and Sam Katz**

Former Mayor **Michael Nutter** and **Diane Semingson,** Board President **Avenue of The Arts**

**Michael Kellerman,** incoming President, **Sharla Feldscher,** board member, **Aronte Bennett,** incoming VP

The No Name Pops recently announced it has entered into discussions with Peter Nero’s family to be able to perform under the Philly Pops trademark and carry on Peter Nero’s legacy. Both the orchestra and the Nero family look forward to the day that Philadelphia’s proud tradition can officially be reborn under the name that Peter Nero made famous

**Patty and Bernie Prazenica** (GM of 6abc), **Valerie Gay,** Phila’s Arts and Culture Leader, **Fran Dunphy,** America’s College Basketball Coach

**Matthew Koveal**, Exec Dir of the Non Name Pops, with 6abc legends – **Dave Roberts and Jim Gardner**

Senator **Nikil Saval** with sons shares support for No Name Pops

The No Name Pops performing at the garden party.

Broadway stars: **Hugh Panaro** and **Dee Roscioli** Perform

Thanks to Sharla Feldshur & Bachrach Photography for providing the photos from this event which I couldn’t attend as I was already booked. I always enjoy the No Name Pops concerts, and look forward to supporting them. If you’d like to support them. please consider a donation HERE>

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