EAG*LES, Eagles NFL CHEER ALUMNI REUNION 65 Years of Cheering For The Philadelphia Chapter

November 7, 2014 by HughE Dillon

A few weeks ago I headed to the Simone Automobile Museum to attend the NFL Cheerleaders Alumni Reunion – 65 Years of Cheering for the Philadelphia Chapter ie The Eagles.

There’s a lot of classic beauties there, which brings me to the ladies who once brought smiles to the faces of millions of fans.

Heidi Azar, Beth Fisher, Tina Bernard and Leslie Matz

Eileen Gross, Program Coordinator and Brian Gross.

Jean Paladino, Marla Viturello, Nicole Douglas, Anita Mills, Denise Brant and Nicki Curtis.

Lisa Waishes, Kendra Bollenbach, and Dawn Gogolin Yushchak.

George Mach, Erin Goga, Nick Luczyszyn, Bonnie Kashlack, and Ed Snider.

Deb Smith Peterson, Cindy O’Barr, Patti Smith Cooney, Denise Didinger Bock, Debra Brady and Kathy Perry Gike.

Erin Goga and Dr. Richard Goga

Heather and Jim Moran

Lisa Bones, Tracy Tupper, Donna Mueller, Kim Kucek, Tonya Blaylock and Page Misling.

Lisa Constanzo, Trish McNew, Tammi Thompson Brown, Tracy Thompson Laws (The latter two girls were both Eaglettes and cheered during the 80s)

Fred Hill, (Eagles Fly for Leukemia ) Stan Lane (Eagles Fly for Leukemia ) and Beasley Reece, CBs3 Philly

There were memory boards all over the room and the ladies really enjoyed seeing themselves and friends on them. It was really a nice event, everyone was so excited to see each other. They’re all so supportive too.

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The ladies are watching clips of themselves on the big screen. It was so fun.

FYI the gentleman holding the award event MC Mr. Vince Hill (KYW News radio) the late Janis Hill’s widower. At the podium is MaryLou Tammaro, alumni choreographer. (thanks to
Erin Goga for filling in the blanks for me.)

The award that was given out was the “Janis Hill Spirit of Community” award which was created to honor an alumni who has demonstrated commitment to our mission of charitable giving and community involvement. Janis Hill, a Liberty Belle in the 80s, helped to create our first and most successful event that raised over $170,000 for the Susan G. Koman Foundation and was a tireless ambassador and advocate for African -American women and their need for preventative breast cancer screening. She passed away in January of 2011. The recipient in the photo is Sandi Flynn. The trophy was donated by Spikes Trophies. –
Erin Goga

Look Potito’s Bakery in the house (those cannolli’s)

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One Last Gasp of the Most Magnifience Fall Leaves in Philly and Lancaster – Fall 2014

November 6, 2014 by HughE Dillon 1 Comment

Here’s my trip to Lancaster , PA last Sunday. I think you’ll be able to eek out one more weekend of decent colorful landscape’s before they look dull and boring. (I had a shoot last night, and another this morning at 8AM so I did this quick column for today. Tomorrow I have lots of fun party photos and that Eagles cheerleading reunion I’ve been telling you about…)

You know how I love to photograph my Amish. On Sunday’s they all head out in the afternoon for courtship and play.

Amish School House

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Everything Fresh is Coming to the Old Stapler Building on Walnut Street #NewRetail

November 6, 2014 by HughE Dillon 1 Comment

The Stapler Building has finally found an tenant. Empty since 2006, the building was bought by the Spain family and then renovated in hopes of finding a tenant. It’s been a long time coming

since the property was listed with Fameco, to find just the right tenant.

but the wait is over

as a new concept grocery store is coming to the neighborhood “Everything Fresh.” Small on space, but big on Organic and Value says the sign. It’s like a little Whole Foods but smaller.
Also it says they’re hiring :

Starting Pay $10hr. EverythingFreshPA@Gmail.com

Check out PhilaPhilia for more info on the building.

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#WoofWoofWednesday Makes a Comeback

November 5, 2014 by HughE Dillon

A couple people asked me the other day what happened to my “Woof Woof Wednesday posts, that their pets really liked their 15 minutes of fame. I just got so busy I hadn’t collected any pixs for the piece, but I’m going to bring it back. I live in a no pet building, so I get to vicariously live through you all and your pet adventures. Here we go…

Noel Zayas

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Rusty Griswold Gets the Girl, Walks the Red Carpet at The Prince Theater Monday Night

November 5, 2014 by HughE Dillon

The
stars shone bright as they walked the red carpet Monday night outside the
Prince Theater (probably the last screening there as the theater is
slated to close permanently 11/30) for the upcoming movie Foxcatcher.

Based on the true story of Olympic Wrestling Champion Mark Schultz and
paranoid-schizophrenic millionaire coach John du Pont, who murdered
Schultz’s brother, Olympic Champion Dave Schultz in 1996 on du Pont’s
estate Foxcatcher in Newtown Square, Pa.

Director Bennett Miller (who
directed Capote), won the Best Director Award at the 2014 Cannes Film
Festival for Foxcatcher, was also on hand as was Dave Schulz’s wife
Nancy.

Sixteen Candles star Anthony Michael Hall (he plays duPont’s
assistant in the movie), is all grown up, he brought his beautiful fiance actress Lucia Oskerova,
(proving that geeks are sexy and get teh babes.) The movie also stars Steve Carell as
John Eleuthère du Pont, Channing Tatum as Mark Schultz, an Olympic gold
medal-winning wrestler, Mark Ruffalo as Dave Schultz, Mark’s older
brother and du Pont’s longtime friend, and an Olympic gold medal-winning
wrestler, Vanessa Redgrave as Jean Liseter Austin du Pont, John’s
mother and

Nancy Schultz and her fiance, Scott Vitangeli (above)

actress Sienna Miller as Nancy Schultz, Dave’s wife. The movie opens
nationwide November 14, 2014.

Joe Weiss and Sharon Pinkenson, Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office.

Tomorrow we’re going to see how the cheerleaders of the Philadelphia Eagles have fared over the last 65 years. Friday who was the most fashionable dressed person this past week, and what’s coming up over the weekend.

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Henri David Ball Halloween 2014 & Link to Additional Photos at PhillyMag

November 4, 2014 by HughE Dillon

Link to more Henri David Photos at PhillyMag’s Ticket.

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The Horrifying Photos of The Monster Ball at Del Frisco’s

November 3, 2014 by HughE Dillon

Thursday night at DelFrisco’s the Young Friends of the Academy
Music held their annual Monster Ball. Proceeds
from the event go to the Academy of Music Restoration Fund. This year the
Academy’s 158th Anniversary Ball and concert will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 , with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Music
Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and The Philadelphia Orchestra. Guests enjoyed
light bites, cocktails and danced to the tunes of DJ Eddie Tully, drummer Fizz
and songstress Jessy Kyle.

Marilyn Kellmer, Sun Myst, Claire Allamby, Senior Director, Academy of
Music Restoration Fund Office at The Philadelphia Orchestra Association, Shana
Saddle and Anna Gerstenberg.

Martin Ihrig, Adjunct Associate Professor, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and Christina Sioutis, Programs & Events Department at Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

Katie English, Stacey Kracher, Zarwin Baum, Christie Honigman, co-chair of the Young Friends of the Academy of Music with Brian Lipstein, not pictured. (Christie created the Monsters Ball three years ago.)

Marc J. Kim, MD, Ernie Poon, Deirdre Sawinski, MD and Liz Lampen-Kim.

Cory Siegfried and Erika Blatt.

Carmen Tedesco, GM DelFrisco’s, Kristy Sevag, and Drew Coblitz, The Specialist Group.

Liz Lampen-Kim helps Alexander Hankin with his mask.

Hans Goldback and Jacki Wahlavist.

John Paz, Founder of Trico Lift and Rachel Moore

Billy McGraw and Lucy Lathless.

Michael Magnatta, Executive Assistant
to the General Counsel at Office of the Pennsylvania Governor,
Katie Clemm, and Jennifer Brown.

Lathie lawless, Guest and Melissa Leonard.

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Celebrities, Philebrities, Halloween Weekend

November 3, 2014 by HughE Dillon

Former Philadelphia Inquirer Eric Mencher was at the Henri David Ball on Friday night. He’s got a great instagram account, follow him. He’s very artistic.

John Legend’s wife is a baker among other talented hats she wears.

Terri Matthews was at PowerHouse on Friday night, hanging back stage with lots of celebs including Neyo!

Ryan Phillippe

Mikey P from Naked Dating hanging in Las Vegas

Model Madison Pard

and her fiance Steve Ward was the Brawney guy.

Internet Celeb Brian Sweeney

Internet Celebrity Ian Raymond

Philly girl Erin Como Fox 17 Nashville

Mo’Ne Meets Dr. J

Former “Mob Wives” star Alicia DMicheleat Del Frico’s with friends last Thursday.

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Heather Greene Signs Books Teaches a Class on the Experience of Bourbon, Whiskey & Rye

October 31, 2014 by HughE Dillon

Every week Bank and Bourbon offers unique bar experiences with an enhanced focus on Bourbon, Whiskey and Rye.

Bourbon Master Brian Bevilacqua educates guests to navigate the classics from the rare and the old to barrel aged on site.

He has taken several of Heather Greene, one of America’s leading whiskey experts classes in Manhattan and thought it would be fun to have her come to Philly to teach a class. It coincided with release of her book Heather Greene, Whiskey Distilled, A Populist Guide to the Water of Life,

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J8V5ZPC?btkr=1

Culinary events will feature tastings and experiences with Chef Tom Harkins.

Loews Philadelphia Hotel Ryan Fitzgerald, Hotel Manager Patrick Magner director of revenue and Omar Vega director of food and beverage

A nice crowd came out to listen to Heather and learn about Bourbon.

These folks told me their holiday party party was coming up and the theme was The Great Gatsby, so they wanted to be well versed in all phases of Whiskey and the Charleston, they were headed to dance lessons at the Society Hill Dance Studios after the tasting.

Sean Clancy Managing Director Loews Philadelphia Hotel Heather Greene author Ryan Fitzgerald Hotel Manager Brian Bevilacqua Bourbon Master Bank & Bourbon

Heather Greene, one of America’s leading whiskey experts.

Everyone got a book, some people picked up more for gifts. Heather was happy to sign them for all. Check out the monthly Whiskey Tasting Events at conducted by Brian Bevilacqua at Bank and Bourbon HERE>
Bank & Bourbon 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia. wwwbankandbourbon.com 215.231.7300

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Photos: 2014 Philadelphia Whiskey Festival & Woodford Reserve Cocktail Competition on October 23, 2014

October 30, 2014 by HughE Dillon 1 Comment

Thursday night, Philadelphia magazine hosted the 2014 Philadelphia Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival
at Lincoln Financial Field.

Guests at “whiskeyfest” enjoyed spirits
from nearly 100 vendors, cuisine from local steakhouses and restaurants,
and the annual Woodford Reserve Manhattan cocktail competition was
held.

Contests Judges: Jason Parsons, Jason Sheehan, Arthur Etchells and Chris Chamberlain of Capital Wine & Spirits

The rules included creating an original Woodford Reserve Cocktail that showcases the flavor
profile of Woodford Reserve and that you would proudly serve to guests
in your own bar, then provide your ‘ideal’ recipe for the classic
Manhattan cocktail including the way you would serve it to guests.

Bartender Daniel Kulisek, Square 1682 with a Woodford Reserve, Broadway Gibb. His bio says he’s a rock star with the gift of gab.

Bartender Robert Caskey of Barclay Prime with a Woodford Reserve Manhattan.

Bartender George Rielly of The Twisted Tail with a Woodford Reserve Manhattan.

Bartenders competing in the Woodford Whiskey Contest: Daniel Kulisek, Square 1682, Nate Churchill, Bartender at Sbraga Restaurant, Vice President at United States Bartenders Guild, PA and Frank Fontaine from Lancaster’s Aussie & The Fox.