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The Academy Ball Concert and Gala – Saturday January 24, 2015 More Photos and The Phila Mag Link

Saturday night was the Academy Ball, an event I used to read about in Ruth Seltzer’s Society Column in the Philadelphia Inquirer when I was growing up. I was that kid that read the society pages, and for someone that had an aversion to a suit and tie, I was fascinated by the white tie idea.

Fast forward to adulthood and here I am, not only do I get to cover it, but I get to go to it and take a “date”. Mike never wants to go, he’s fascinated like I am. Last year I took Ian Crumm, this year I went with everyone’s BFF

Kory Aversa

Before the concert there is the Chairman’s Pre-Concert Reception, which is a great place for the society photographers to get their shots. I went in with the mind set I need 20 amazing, unique shots for my column in Philadelphia Magazine. Another periodical I read growing up, checking out the photos and now calling my own. You don’t know how humbling, and amazing it is to have that responsibility and I take it seriously. (At the same time I think OMG I was a paralegal, I planned to always be one, how did I get here?)


I had a heck of the time the other day picking out photos to run in my PhillyMag column, everyone looked great and had a story.
Usually I try and pick people who are real standouts, have a story, haven’t been in the column in at least 3 months, and anticipate if they are going to be in an upcoming column (Friday night is the Black Tie Car Show, then there’s the Flower Show). Rachel Moore on the right is in the column with her gorgeous gold Oscar de la Renta dress. I positioned her so that you could see her gorgeous bow on her dress in a nearby mirror. But here’s the dress in full color, in the magazine I had to lighten the photo as the mirror was dark. At the bottom of this entry I’ll have a link.
I love Monique Crawford, but this photo was just wrong with the photo bomber on the right and that not very pretty jacketed person over her shoulder. I wish we weren’t near the stairs. Anyway Monique is wearing one of the big signature colors of the night, gorgeous green.
Scott Quigley, Monique, Alissa Higgins and Matthew Higgings. (Don’t count these photos out from appearing in Philly Mag hard copy though. I sometimes pull from PhillyChitChat to go into the magazine.)
My boss, David Lipson and his always stylish wife Susan.
Anne Callahan and Charles Croce style standouts every year.
Sandy and George Norcross. They were supposed to be in my column, but like Anne and Charles above, I forgot to upload them. So bummed. Love their style.  

Alana and Rich Tosti

The hottest couple on the planet of Philadelphia: Brandon McMullin and Rep Brian Sims
Check out Philly Mag to see Yannick Nézet-Séguin Conductor and his hot boyfriend of 17 years.
Complementary high style: Stephanie and Dr. Kirk Brandow with Carol Tamburino.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew “A.J.” Marsico or as I call them my friends,
AJ Marsico and Annie McCormick Marsico.
Saturday, January 24, 2015 
Yannick Nézet-Séguin Conductor
Al Pacino Special Guest
Simone Porter Violin
James Alexander Creative Director
Anniversary Concert Program:
attrib. J.S. SMITH/orch. Ormandy “The Star‑Spangled Banner”
Rachmaninoff from Symphonic Dances, Op. 45:
      III. Lento assai—Allegro vivace—Lento assai, come
      prima—L’istesso tempo, ma agitato—Poco meno
      mosso—“Alliluya”
Kreisler/orch. McAlister “Caprice viennois,” for violin and orchestra
Sarasate “Zapateado,” from Spanish Dances, Op. 23, No. 2 (First Philadelphia Orchestra performance)
Mascagni Intermezzo from Cavalleria rusticana
J. Strauss, Jr. “Wiener Blut” Waltz, Op. 354
Co-chair of Anniversary Ball Linda Siegfried (wearing Oscar de la Renta) special guest star Al Pacino

The concert was terrific, originally I was sitting inside, but when the photo above this happened I slipped outside and shot it through the window in door, as there are rules about shooting after a certain time inside the hall. I’ve shot through the window at other times too. I really needed the photo of everyone, including the chairs on the stage. I had forgotten that happened. The complete photo is on Philly Mag
Flo Celender makes her way down the Academy of Music staircase after the concert.
Flo is wearing vintage Christian Dior.

 

This year they did something really creative and added entertainment as ball guests made their way from the Academy of Music to the Bellevue:


8:30 PM–9:15 PM: Promenade to the Bellevue! Ball at the Bellevue!
Featuring the Delaware County Christian Academy Choir (2013 More 101 FM Choir competition winners!) (above)
The Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble on Broad Street

The Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School Choir at the Bellevue!

Love this whole outfit
And Danielle Hankin and Renee Dubyk

Stunning: PhillyVoice Entertainment and Lifestyle Editor Leah Kauffman with Managing Director Lexie Norcross.
Peter and Celeste Madden
 
I basically bum-rushed the elevator, he’s
surrounded by security who (of course) immediately want me removed. Al
told them to relax. I said “Al, I’m not into selfies, I’d rather have a
real photo” threw his one (large) security guy my phone. Al’s quote “I
agree about selfies, they breed vanity.” What a guy. Unforgettable!

The Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School Choir at the Bellevue!

Lea and Chris May. Their photo was also sent to the Liberty City Press where I have a weekly column in a hard copy newspaper.
Society scribe photographer Susan Scovill and Dr. Curtis Scovill
Sen Vince Fumo and fiance Carolyn Tini
I loved her dress, I just didn’t have a spot for them.Gaia DiGiacomo and Carmine Berardi
Rachel Luber Cevera and Jason Cevera  enjoy dinner and a view of the dance floor from the Balcony. As “Young Friends” these are where our seats are located. I adored this photo, but I chose another shot of someone sitting. Photo tip: Sitting photos never make it in the magazine. Sometimes I will take one of each, sitting and standing and will add the standing one to the magazine. This time I had so many shots to choose from and I know I’ll see these two soon.

Brian Tierney

Carol Fitzgerald, executive director of Penna. Society, Larry McMichael, chairman of Dilworth Paxson LLP and wearing Oscar de la renta Patricia Wellenbach, CEO of Green Tree School in Philadelphia.

Kory Aversa

Carrie Minelli, Director of Marketing at Parx Casino and Dino Minelli

Kim Adu
So many great people in this photo. Oh and there’s Rachel Moore’s Oscar de la Renta and her bow. So many people wore Oscar as a tribute to him at the Academy Ball.
Purple shoes sir
I wear my sunglasses at night. There’s his 33 year old girlfriend Lucila Sola next to him. I love that Debbie Aldelman got this shot, but I dont think it’s posed.

Here’s the Philly Mag Link With The High Glam Shots.

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man & Woman Kick Off Party with Kristy Sevag, Beth Minkus & Will Rockafellow

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS)  held a Winter Social for their Man & Woman of the Year campaign on January 22, 2015 at the Sonesta Hotel in Center City Philadelphia. The fun-filled
evening included current and past Man & Woman of the Year candidates and high-level volunteers.

2015 Man of the Year candidate, Jay Michael, with Leadership committee
members, Nina Bernstein and Sherry Litwer, and Executive Director, Ellen
Rubesin and Director of Marketing, Gregory R. Seitter

Agreeing to utilize their leadership abilities to conduct their own fundraising campaign
for LLS, the Man & Woman of the Year candidates compete in honor of a local boy and girl who care blood cancer survivors to raise the most funds for blood cancer research. Every dollar counts as one vote and the titles are awarded to the man and woman with the most votes at the end of the 10-week campaign. The top local fundraisers in the country win the national titles. It kinda reminds me of Celebrity Apprentice as each Man and Women is responsible to raise as much money as possible in order to win, by any means possible, sponsorships, their own fundraisers, one year someone even had a bake sale. It’s hard and it’s not for everyone as you have to being a shaker and find ways to raise money.

2015 Woman of the Year candidates, Dawn Warden,  HMP Communications Holdings, LLC,  and Kristy Sevag, Sevag PR with Will Rockafellow, GM, Kos Media, LLC (Daily Kos) (left) and Jeff Sevag, Paul Sevag Motors, Inc (right)

 2014 Man of the Year candidate, Derik Monte Carlo, with 2015 Woman of
the Year candidate, Nicole Morgenstern, and committee member, Beth
Minkus

 2015 Woman of the Year candidate, Mary Pennington, with LLS Eastern PA Board member, Dr. Margie Kasner
The 2015 Red & White Ball™ Mercedes-Benz raffle tickets are on sale now! Purchase a raffle ticket for $100 to have a chance to get behind the wheel of a 2015 GLA250 4MATIC SUV 
LLS staff member, Yana Vinnikov, and 2013 Man of the Year, Brent Evans
Jeff Sevag with 2015 Woman of the Year candidate, Kristy Sevag, and Leadership committee member, Sherry Litwer
The 2015 Man & Woman of the Year campaign kicks off on March 31, 2015 and concludes at the Grand Finale Celebration on June 13, 2015 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. The Eastern PA Chapter is still actively seeking candidates for the 2015 campaign. 
For more information, please contact Sarah Hopkins at (610) 238-0360
or Sarah.Hopkins@lls.org, or visit http://www.mwoy.org/epa.
Pixs provided by LLS.org
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Super Super Bowl Party XLIX at City Tap House Logan Square – Giant 15 Foot Hi-Def Screen – Contests

Chef Ian Branning will be making a “Seattle Dog” & a New England Chowder for the game.  
Craft
Beer Specials-Harpoon, Goose Island, Great Lakes and Brooklyn Beers for
the game will be priced at $5 a piece whistle to whistle. 

To
Go Special….$49 (Super Bowl XLIX-49) Takeout feature includes $25 Ten
Spice Dry Rubbed Wings, 2 Margherita Pizzas & a Growler Draught
beer.  
GIVEAWAYS
All
guests who make reservations enter “Block Pool”:  1 square in the pool
per reservation (6 person res gets 6 blocks- all guests must arrive on
time)

4 breweries have donated prize packages to be given out at the end of each quarter.
The prize package is determined by the brewery.
Timing
of the visit can be worked out by the individual and the brewery rep.
Transportation is booked by the winner, with City Tap House contributing
Amex gift cards towards travel expenses.

1st Quarter- Goose Island (Chicago, IL)

  • 1 basket – goose island swag – openers, hoodies, t-shirts, brewers shirt, bourbon county stout bottles)
  • $50 gift card for lunch at the brewpub (Goose Island Clybourn Brewpub)
  • Goose Island Clybourn Brewpub Tour (up to 4 people)
  • Goose Island Private Brewery Tour and Rare Beer Tasting at Tap Deck (Fulton and Wood St)
Halftime- Brooklyn Brewery (Brooklyn, NY)
  • Sweetass Brooklyn Brewery Beer/Swag Basket
  • Free Tour+Beers at Brooklyn Brewery for 4
  • 4 Tix to an event in our luxury suite at the Barclays Center (http://www.barclayscenter.com/events).  Take a
    look at what’s coming up through the link above.  I have to request
    tickets in advance, so the further out time-wise the better I can
    guarantee an event.  Saturday events probably make the most sense since
    travel will be involved.
  • 2 rooms at a Brooklyn Hotel
Third Quarter- Great Lakes Brewing Co (Cleveland, OH)
  • Full VIP Brewery tour
  • tickets to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
  • dinner at Michael Symon’s Lolita
  •  tickets to a Cleveland Indians game
Fourth Quarter- Harpoon Brewing Co (Boston, MA)
  • VIP tour of brewery
  • 4 tickets to one of our annual fests (St. Paddys, Summer Session or Octoberfest)’
  • Friday & Saturday night stay at Seaport Renasaince Hotel

More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1551185018471134/

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Celebrate The Movies at the Philadelphia Flower Show – Check out this Video.

Get ready for a dazzling experience like no other as the Flower Show
“Celebrates the Movies,” with all the glitz and glamour of a Hollywood
premiere. It’s Lights…Camera… Bloom! “Celebrate the Movies” from
February 28-March 8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Lights! Camera! BLOOM!

Join us on the red carpet to “Celebrate the Movies” at the PHS 2015 Philadelphia Flower Show.
On Friday, February 27, PHS will host the 2015 PHS Flower Show
Preview Party, an elegant evening offering exclusive access to the
world’s largest indoor floral exhibition. See the sprawling acres of
exhibits and intricate displays of expert designers, locally and
internationally honored, before the show opens to the public.
Don’t miss Philadelphia’s hottest ticket in town!
Whether you are looking for an elegant “date night” or a unique
backdrop to entertain clients, the Preview Party sets the stage, and the
After Party makes dancing shoes a must.
You and your guests will be transported to Hollywood at this star-studded, once-in-a-lifetime event.
All proceeds from the 2015 Preview Party support PHS and its
acclaimed programs like PHS City Harvest that helps feed area families
in need.
Unable to attend? Please consider the impact a donation would have on
the families and residents of the city of Philadelphia and surrounding
areas. To make a contribution, please visit our Preview Party Donation
Page.
For more information, please contact Ellen Wheeler at ewheeler@pennhort.org or call 215.988.8830

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Random Photos of the Week, with Tidbits, Gossip – Mamou & Green Line Cafe Closed, West Elm Demo Store and Favorite Meals

Good Thursday Morning. I have compiled a few photos I have tweeted or instagramed, and some that have never seen the light of day. I’m dropping some news here, as well as featuring some of my favorite meals of the week. Have a safe, warm day. HughE

 The Green Line Cafe is closed at 136 South 15th Street. 

The sign says they will be adding another location in West Philly, and exploring a possibility of another location in Center City. They still have other locations in West Philly for you to enjoy.

 Mamou (formerly The Corner) 102 S 13th St in Midtown Village is closed. The sign says it’s being renovated until January 10, 2015.

 I took this photo on January 10, and I’ve checked on it every day since and it doesn’t seem renovated or open. I don’t know why The Corner or Marmou haven’t done well at this location, it’s the hottest street in the City (13th Street btwn Walnut and Chestnut), I really like it a lot, the food and the roof deck. I’m sure it won’t be closed for long.

Did you know that the #WestElm on #ChestnutSt
is the demo store for the nation. It’s always one season ahead of the
other West Elm stores. At Christmas it was Spring. They only had the tiniest section for Christmas available and it was behind a pillar.

See it’s summer now. When the time comes the others stores
have to set up exactly like this store is laid out. This is the store
you see in the catalog too. Last week when I walked by they were shooting the catalog.
This is the best dish in the whole city #Casonsei it has smoked ricotta @luke_palladino @alexholleytv #Palladino @eastpassyunk #Foodporn
Then there’s this veal dish I had at D’Angelo’s last night. It’s on the restaurant menu. $35 for 4 courses. WOW.
The snowcast frightened everyone, there was hardly a person in Rittenhouse Square at 7PM last night.
Seriously delicious. The Broccoli soup at Bank & Boubon at 12th and Market Streets. It’s on the restaurant week menu, but also on their regular menu.
The Young Friends of the Academy Ball preparing the sponsor books for the underwriters in preparation for the Academy Ball on Saturday.
Braums is now open on East Passyunk Ave
Chicken and Waffles at City Tap House Logan Square. The best chicken ever.

The seafood cobb salad at McCormick & Schmidt’s at One South Broad. Delicious, pretty and $22

Did you know if you took a photo of your coat check ticket, you can get your coat. I do this because I always misplace mine. I wish I could do it for my parking ticket.

 Oh look, the Cheesecake Factory at 15th and Walnut is coming a long very nicely. I see Windex doing a good business here.

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Bernard Hopkins Takes The Cake Literally at his 50th birthday at Parx Casino #CakeFace

Bernard Hopkins celebrated his 50th birthday Monday night at Parx Casino (2999 Street Road, Bensalem)   

 Tuesday night Bernard Hopkins celebrated his birthday at Parx Casino
 Joe Conklin and Bernard Hopkins. Hopkins is preparing to blow out his candles for his 50th bday.
Bernard celebrated his birthday by shoving his face into the cake. #YOLO  

The event included live weigh-ins of
participants in a three-bout Tuesday night boxing card at 2300 Arena in
Philadelphia. The Tuesday night event was a production of Golden Boy and
Joe Hand Promotions.

 Mike Jerrick and Alex Holly, with Bernard Hopkins posing with fans. On Fox 29 Good Day Philly, Bernard announced that he would participate in one more fight before retiring.
 
All the fighters competing in the Tuesday night boxing including the
main event Philadelphia Featherwieght Eric Hunter (18-3, 9 KOs) and Rene
Alvarado (21-3, 15kos) of Nicaragua were on hand for their weigh ins.
 Featherwieght Eric Hunter
 Rene
Alvarado
Philadelphia Featherwieght Eric Hunter (18-3, 9 KOs) and Rene
Alvarado (21-3, 15kos) of Nicaragua 
  Lamont Roach Jr. (131.5lbs) vs Herbert Quartey (133.4lbs)
 Alex Holley, Mike Jerrick and Ray Martin

 

 

 

 First to hit the scales – Michael Perez (140.8lbs)
 who dropped his drawers to loose just that little bit more of weight
Michael Perez vs Miguel Acosta 
Last night Rapper 50 center came out to the fight to support Boxer Eric Hunter.
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Alicia DiMichele to Close Her Stores in Cherry Hill and East Passyunk

Alicia DiMichele opened her East Passyunk store “Addiction Boutique” in June 2013 to much fan fare, and among rumors that she’d be starring in the upcoming season of Mob Wives.

The store was a big success, as was her turn on mob wives. She was, and is a personable person, garnering many fans and supporters as they saw her life unfold on TV. Her business exploded, with fans turning into custormers who purchased bought into her brand of cutting edge, sexy, New York street fashion designs at both her east Passyunk and Cherry Hill stores, as well as online.

Alicia went through many life changes on just one season of Mob Wives, and decided it wasn’t how she wanted to live her life; she’s raising a family, running a business and Mob Wives took a lot of time away from the life she wanted to live, so she left the show. But the fans stayed with her, and she interacts with them everyday online which is really nice. I ran into her Saturday night at Hair of the Dog, she told me about her plans for the new year.

In 2015, she’s about to embark on another big move. She’s closing both her “Addicted” East Passyunk and Cherry Hill clothing stores, re-branding her company, launching a clothing line and


  opening a new store February 1 at the Promenade in Marlton called “Alicia DiMichele“.

Tonight see her at The Pool after dark where you can see her new spring new clothing line.

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Sylvester Stallone Runs Through Philadelphia – Creed Casting – Celebrity Sighting Tips

Sylvester Stallone Runs Through Philadelphia – The Actor is in town to Start Filming Creed, which starts filming next Monday 1/26/15. Last week he was at DIVE in Society Hill doing test shots for the upcoming follow up to the Rocky movie series. DIVE  is the Visual Effects and Picture Finishing division of Shooters Inc., a national leader in commercial production, postproduction and broadcast design.

Saturday night Sly stopped by D’Angelo’s for dinner at 256 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Several fans recognized him but he asked if they could wait til after dinner, at which time he posed with them outside the delicious Italian restaurant located in Rittenhouse Square. This photo will be added to the fame wall which already includes Robert DeNiro and Tommy Lasorda. You’ll recall that this was also a favorite dining place for Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus.

Creed is a story that finds Rocky Balboa acting as a trainer and mentor to the grandson of his fellow boxing alumni, Apollo Creed. But before we get into where else Sly went let me tell you who else is in this film so you can be on the look out for these celebs walking around town.

 Remember this guy from Ghost, he’s also one of the most prolific character actors in the biz. Did you know he was in Carlito’s Way and Boogie Nights. So be on the lookout for Luis Guzmán and tweet me your selfies to @IPhillyChitChat and I’ll print them here.
Sexy Tessa Thompson has been in a lot of our favorite TV shows like: Copper, Veronica Mars and Heroes.
Will Blagrove’s star has been on the rise for awhile now, but with Creed and the upcoming “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” with Ben Affleck, which will blow his career up.
 Michael B. Jordan or as Alex Holley likes to call him, her next husband. Jordan was in town in December doing his test shots at DIVE during that time. When he was here he could be found at Fox & The Hound. I hear he was really nice and posed with fans. He appeared on All My Children in 2006, overlapping in scenes with Will Blagrove, so look for them to hang out a bit. Jordon just finished shooting “The Fantastic Four” and has already been tapped for the followup sequel, so now is the time to see him up close and personal as his star is headed for the stratosphere, and in “Creed” he’s in the starring role as “Adonis Creed.”
 Speaking of stratosphere, Mrs. Huxtable Phylicia Rashad has just been added to the cast as Adonis Creed’s mom Mary Anne Creed. The chances of seeing her are slim as the last time she was in town filming the TV series “Do No Harm” for a whole season, she was low key. She did get her nails done at the same Sansom Street salon every week, and occasional grabbed a bite at a.kitchen, but otherwise there were very little sightings. Hopefully that changes this time.
 After leaving D’Angelo’s on Saturday night,  Sly and his friends headed to the 1925 Cocktail Lounge(formerly G Lounge). 
He and his friends hung out in the vault, which you will recall was christened by Meek Mills and Nicki Minaj last week.
The Italian Stallion is 68 years old.
 
 
Friday night he had dinner as Estia at Broad and Locust and posed with the banquet coordinator and manager. (A man after my own heart, a guy who likes to wear black, two nights in a row.)
The best photo has to be the one that showed up on Reddit.
The photo has over 1.5 million views since it was posted on Sunday. WOW. Rocky lives , he’s our hometown hero. I hope you get a chance to get a selfie with him.

Rocky 7: Creed – Trailer (2015) HD

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HAIR OF THE DOG 2015 GALA PHOTOS, AND LINKS TO COLUMNS

Saturday night was the 21st Annual Hair of the Dog Gala. This year’s event was definitely the best, and the party lived up to all the hype you’ve ever heard about the event and more. Dan, Rob, Buffy and Ryann all deserve a big Thank You and standing O for putting together a super party with lots to do and see.

Everyone took their dress very seriously and really looked stunning, they were hot, and happening, but I did include a few hot messes, see if you can find them.I worked ridiculously hard on this columns as it took about 15 hours to comb through the photos and find just the perfect 25 for each column; then describe them and write a column. PLEASE LIKE THE COLUMNS at Both PhillyMag and Philly.com Thanks (if you like them) Tickets range from $100 to $300 and range from GA which is still a really good deal, open bar, food, dancing, to $300 bottle service, a mini lounge area and top of the shelf food with prime rib, turkey, pasta and salad.

Thanks so much for allowing me to photograph you, sorry I do not send the photos out. If you don’t see your photo here, the next time I see you out mention that and you have a good chance of appearing in a future column. Also I will have one more column in Philly Style Magazine later this week with another 15 photos.

Saturday night’s Hair O’ The Dog Gala http://po.st/I6b18p  at Philly dot Com

Debbie Smith and DJ Paola Shea of CBS’s Big Brother

The photos I place on Philly Mag were more about the gorgeous and daring dresses that some of the ladies wore;

CHECK THEM OUT HERE

WHO WORE IT BEST, AND WHO WAS A MESS – leave me comments. Thanks.

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MURAL ARTS LOVE TRAIN IS LOOKING FOR A SAME SEX COUPLE TO BE MARRIED 2/8/15

Love
Train 2015: Mural Arts and Philadelphia Gay News are seeking
applications from same-sex couples to be married aboard SEPTA and to
receive a free reception at Loews Philadelphia Hotel! Write to us at
lovetrain2015@muralarts.org by January 26 and tell us why you want to be wed aboard the Love Train!

Celebrate the five-year anniversary of Mural Arts’ landmark Love Letter
project and marriage equality in Pennsylvania with the final iteration
of LOVE TRAIN on Sunday, February 8. For the first time ever, our
popular Valentine’s Day event will feature a same-sex marriage during a
privately chartered, slow-speed, guided Love Letter tour—and the lucky
couple could include you!

LOVE TRAIN 2015

Sunday, February 8, 2015
$35 per person, $60 per couple
Departs from 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia
Mural Arts celebrates the five-year anniversary of its landmark Love Letter project and marriage equality in Pennsylvania with the final iteration of LOVE TRAIN. For the first time ever, Mural Arts’ popular Valentine’s Day event will feature a same-sex marriage during a Love Letter tour. This special version of one of the Mural Arts Program’s bestselling tours will feature a privately chartered, slow-speed, guided ride amidst the 50 Love Letter rooftop murals along the Market-Frankford SEPTA line in West Philadelphia, painted by world-renowned street artist Stephen “ESPO” Powers and crew—great for Love Letter newcomers and repeat riders alike. The
Honorable Daniel J. Anders, Philadelphia’s first openly gay male judge,
will wed a lucky same-sex couple aboard the SEPTA train during this
one-of-a-kind ride. Book tickets to witness a landmark moment in Philadelphia’s LGBTQ history at muralarts.org/lovetrain2015 or 215-925-3633. Space is limited and tickets are nontransferable.
ITINERARY
11:30 am – Check in at SEPTA Headquarters, 1234 Market Street
All ticketed guests must check in with Mural Arts staff before riding the Love Train! Guides will escort guests to the “El” platform for boarding.
12 – 1:30 pm – Love Train 2015
Experience Love Letter from the Market-Frankford El, one of the most popular and talked-about projects in Mural Arts history, and be there as our happy couple is wed, in a ceremony performed by Judge Daniel J. Anders.
1:30 – 3 pm – Reception at Loews Philadelphia Hotel
Toast to the newlyweds and enjoy a catered reception from project partners Loews Philadelphia Hotel and Cakes by Maryellen. Love Letter books will be available for purchase and signings from artist Stephen Powers.
  

Partners:
Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Cakes by Maryellen, Yards Brewing Company,
SEPTA, William Way LGBT Community Center, Andre Richard Salon and media
partners Philadelphia Gay News, Wired 96.5FM.