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“Toast to 2024 Happy Hour” With Leaders

“Toast to 2024 Happy Hour” Hosted by All That’s Good Productions &
Brick + Vine Public Relations

All That’s Good Productions  the global, award-winning content production company headquartered in Philadelphia – and their sister agency Brick + Vine Public Relations hosted the first creative innovators mixer in their newly renovated studios on Front Street in Old City last month (Friday, January 11, 2024).

Aize Asowata, Michael Lucas, Garrett Miller, Joe Celia and Ryan Armstrong

The Toast to 2024 Happy Hour event was a huge success and hosted a diverse mix of agency leaders, influencers, media, corporate and non-profit marketers who came together to toast 2024 and celebrate new collaborations intended to benefit Philadelphia.

Andy Cho and Angie Low of Tomo

Tomo Sushi & Ramen Bar, Grazing Affair, Stateside Urbancraft Vodka, New Ridge Brewing Company, Colonnades, and Insomnia Cookies provided an incredible spread. The companies look forward to hosting upcoming events at the ATG headquarters in the year ahead.

Kaity Damiani and Maria Lucas
Lenore Talyor and Tiffany Green – Chief Executive Officer – DILLONADES, LLC

Stateside Urbancraft Vodka

April Collison Grajin, Nicole Konopka and Tyler Buono
Maggy Wilkinson, Chief Executive Officer at Athena,Neil Frauenglass’of Visit Philadelphia, and Kristin Detterline, Director of Brand Communications at Athena
ATG Co-Founder: Vince Damiani and his wife Kaity Damiani

All That’s Good is an award-winning production company based in Philadelphia with locations in Los Angeles, and southern New Jersey. We collaborate with our partners and clients every step of the way to ensure every project is executed with the highest level of creativity, quality, and efficiency. We bring life to projects in a variety of content verticals. Our in-house services include everything from concept development to pre-production, production, and post-production. The ATG team brings an out-of-the-box mindset to create authentic, original video content spanning television, documentaries, commercials, films, and branded content. We strive to connect and collaborate with passionate clients and partners to bring their stories to life across the globe.

Jessica Buono (Olenik) of Brick + Vine

Brick + Vine is a dynamic public relations firm specializing in media relations, brand partnerships, content strategy, event planning, influencer relations, and more. With a passion for thinking outside the box and a commitment to tailoring our approach to each client’s unique needs, we help brands maximize their exposure, captivate audiences, and tell their extraordinary stories. Our unrivaled expertise, combined with a tenacious spirit, fuels our dedication to forging meaningful connections and delivering exceptional results for every client partnership. Brick + Vine transforms brands into powerful storytellers, captivating audiences far and wide. Our team has a diverse background spanning the worlds of hospitality and tourism, food and beverage, lifestyle, real estate, technology, education, B2B, B2C and non-profit industries

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Scenes from Historic Inaugural Day 2024

Madam Cherelle Leslie Parker is the 100th — and first woman — mayor of Philadelphia.

Mayor Street used to say “It’s A New Day”, and it certainly was under his mayor ship. He worked on a lot of neighborhood initiatives, and promised to clean the streets and make sure the roads were plowed with each snowstorm, when it used to snow a lot in Philly. I feel that sentiment again, I feel like the City is down and out, ready to rise like Phoenix, and the right person is in office for Philly’s 2nd renaissance.

Garrett Snider, strategist and Madam Mayor Cherelle Parker at the Inauguration Party at the Fillmore

I have to confess, I didn’t know who Cherelle Parker was two years ago, I’m usually on top of these things, but I was busy covering the galas, openings and I never saw her there. AND she was busy building a career, making a difference and wasn’t attending the events I often cover. Thanks to Garrett Snider, who introduced me to her two years ago at a fundraiser for Steve & Cookies, on the Main Line, and said Cherelle will Philadelphia’s next Mayor. He was right.

After being sworn, newly nominated Council President Kenyatta Johnson hurries to his new office at City Hall on January 2, 2024, followed by his wife Dawn Chavous , honorary co-chair of the Inauguration and Vice Chair of the Education Subcommittee for the Mayor’s Transition Team. *Tonight is his gala, I have another event, but hopefully will swing by late.

I didn’t make it to the historic morning ceremonies, I needed to catch up on work I hadn’t attended to during the break. I did watch it streaming. I was excited to attend the parties held at City Hall that afternoon, as well as attend the Mayor’s first official press conference where she signed three executive orders. HERE

The hallway outside Council President Johnson’s office was festive and glamorous.

The tables were crowded with longtime supporters and friends.

Who enjoyed delicious food

It was nice to see so many former leaders like former councilwomen Janie Blackwell.

4th District Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr and Jazelle M. Jones, Public Servant |Dep Mgr Dir |Spec Events. Although the Mayor announced at the gala on Tuesday night, there would be a big announcement soon for her long time friend who has put in many years of service for the City.
Councilmember Isaiah Thomas | At Large and family, It’s nice to see everyone’s family at this event as I usually only see the Councilmember alone at events.
Council member Mark Squilla was born and raised in our district, in the same neighborhood where he and his wife, Brigid, brought up their four children. – District 1, South Philly
Sen. Shariff Street, Micah Mahjoubian – Chief of Staff to Senator Sharif Street, Chris Bartlett Executive Director William Way Center, Judge Dan Anders (who married my husband and I in 2014)
Guests at the City Hall Celebrations
Edy Aurelia , Ashley Aurelia, and Helena Aurelio
Iami Richardson waving the State of Pennsylvania flag at the Inaugural Party.
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2023: Fav Parties, People and What’s Next

Angela Parsons and Dave Spadaro Wedding at the Linc was one of my favorite events of the year – August 12, 2023.

I met the happy couple through my friend Jermaine Jenkins at the Happy Rooster one night about 2 years ago. I did know Dave before from being in the business, but got to know both of them much better at the Cheers like bar we occasionally meet at. I will be forever grateful to have attended such a beautiful , legendary event. It’s fitting that Dave proposed to Angela in the Eagles locker room the previous year, as Dave has worked with the Eagles for more than two decades.
A little anecdote, one night at the Happy Rooster a girl came over to tell me how much her father loved me, and I was his hero. I had to break it to her, that I was not Dave Spadaro, he was standing about 10 feet away . I did do an intro for her…

Kicking off the winter social season: Boyz II Men Perform at 25th Anniversary Party at Hard Rock Café Philadelphia. Earlier this month they launched their new happy hour. Check out more photos at CBSPhilly.

One of the best new event spaces in Philly, not completely new, but now it’s finding it’s footing, is the 2300 Arena. The South Philadelphia venue was originally constructed in 1920 as a 58,408 square feet freight house.[ Is now used primarily for professional wrestling, boxing, mixed martial arts, and concert events. And even more recently held wedding, parties and events, like the one I attended earlier this year. The Liberty Museum Glass Gala. Better photos here

Theater opening nights are back, with red carpet arrivals and Opening Night Parties – this is the Philadelphia Theater Company‘s Opening night in October. Last night I saw Fat Ham at the Wilma Theater, and then afterwards there was a meet and greet with the cast. Please support local theater. They have a lot of fun programing surrounding their productions.
Laura Burkhardt, Executive Director of the Avenue of the Arts (AAI), Pat Del Camp, AAI’s 30th Anniversary Gala is co-chair, honoree “Fat Ham” author James Ijames, AAI’s annual Visionary Award, Dr Thanuja Hamilton, MD, cAAI’s 30th Anniversary Gala is co-chair, Diane Semmingson, Board President.

I have been attending many of the Avenue of the Arts Gala’s over the year, but this year’s was extra special. AAI’s 30th Anniversary Gala co-chair’s Pat Del Camp and Dr. Thanuja Hamilton and their committee created a spectacular celebration at the W Hotel’s ballroom. Which was the first time I saw it. It’s narrow, long, with spectacular lighting. It was interesting how they built it, not boxy as most event spaces. I wish I was in on the planning to figure out how they came up with the design. The event was great. As you walked in the University of the Arts band greeted the guests. There were performances by the Arts Bank, the Kimmel Center, the Wilma Theatre, the High School for Creative & Performing Arts, The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts, Brandywine Workshop, The Prince Theater and the Suzanne Roberts Theatre as well in between the program and dinner. I’m excited to see all the fabulousness coming up in the future for the Avenue, lead by Laura Burkhardt and Dianne Semingson

“We have so much to celebrate at our 30th,” says Laura Burkhardt, Executive Director, “but we aren’t resting on our laurels.  We have our eye very much set on the future.” The Avenue of the Arts, Inc. is excited to present a sneak peek at its plans for the future of the Avenue at the Anniversary Gala. “We have been working with Gensler, a global architecture, design and planning firm since 2022 to reimagine the Avenue, in what we’re calling the Avenue of the Arts 2.0 – a greener, more aesthetically-pleasing, more pedestrian-friendly streetscape with additional opportunities for live outdoor performances.”

Angélique Kidjo and Renée Fleming backed by the Philadelphia Orchestra led by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

I’ve always loved the extravaganza of a gala. The fashion, entertainment, excitement and the Kimmel Cultural Center’s galas never disappoint. In 2023
The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Kimmel Cultural Campus joined together in a new gala celebration to benefit the great stages of the Academy of Music, the Miller Theater, and the Kimmel Center.

BTW I hear Yannick has been frequenting one of my favorite new Philly eateries Loch Bar. It’s open late, and a perfect wind down spot after an orchestra performance or any other cultural event on the Avenue of the Arts. Spotted Durrel Bottoms, Eric Wortham, Luke Carlos Reilly, the Dranoff’s and Djefisah Penn there as well.

The return to glamour continues as the Rittenhouse Ball has returned to the Square, under the big tent.

June Armstrong, Operations Director of Friends of Rittenhouse, Cherelle Parker, Mayor of Philadelphia, Laura LaRosa , Friends of Rittenhouse Board President and Garrett Snider, philanthropist at the Friends of Rittenhouse Ball
The Return of Street Festivals: Renee wanted to support her neighborhood East Passyunk as they kicked off their new Music Festival featuring talent from around Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Ballet Opening Night Gala, The Philadelphia Orchestra Opening Night Galas. How I missed the beautiful table settings, and elegant decor.

The Juvenile Justice Fundraiser held at the Constitution Center with Independence Hall as the backdrop.

Always a diverse, beautiful event is the annual Barnes Art Ball held every fall. I love love love covering it.

Suits and Sazeracs will officially kick-off Henry A. Davidsen’s Suit Drive Challenge to support local nonprofit Career Wardrobe

The best event to happen to Philadelphia in 2023, was Philly declaring Rocky Day on December 2, and Sylvester Stallone appearing in person. Finally so many fans, locally and from around the world got to see their hero in person. It was a great day despite the rain.

Teresa Giudice poses for photos at a meet and greet at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City It’s been a joy for me to work with them over the past year. They partnered with Bob Kelly and Kelly Kidz to distribute toys to the children at St Christopher Hospital shortly before Christmas.
Another phenomenon happening post pandemic is the emergence of the empty nester influencers, mid life re surgence on the social scene.

Leading the pack is seasoned traditional media personality is Jen Su a trailblazer on the social scene, with years of experience on the international media field, philanthropic, board member, who also creating coveted social scenes like the celebration of her birthday. She hosted a birthday party/ fashion show at the Main Line hot spot, Rosalie last August. Partnering with Main Line Today magazine, her guests wore red, her favorite color. You can still find her covering national events like the Grammy’s, NYFW and movie premiers, and the Golden Globes this weekend. If you want to be an insider, definitely follow her.
What I love about her, she is a fashionista wearing incredible fashion (her favs Conrad Booker, and van Cleve) when covering red carpet events, and isn’t shy about jumping the velvet rope and getting papped by the paparazzi herself.

Speaking of Main Line Today and Fashionista, another on the scene empty nester fluencer: Jennifer Lyn Robinson. An inspirational speaker, a proud plus size fashionista is in the January issue of Main Line Today. I am honored to be featured as the “Local Fashionista.” My featured ensemble includes a @tedbaker dress, earrings by @papershaperbyjulie, and bag and shoes by @lisilerchbungalowboutique.

Cheers to 2024, more events, more James Beard award winning restaurants, campaigns to attract visitors to enjoy Philadelphia. Follow along at Visit Philadelphia who does a darn good job at keeping us informed about what’s to come.

Thanks for bearing with me this past year. The Social Seasons was overwhelming and I wasn’t able to post on chitchat as much as I had in the past. Going forward I will post at least 4 times a week, to keep you informed. Hi to the new subscribers, about 1000 this past year. You can also follow me on Instagram and Twitter where I post several times a day. LOVE YOU!!

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City to Donate Hundreds of Toys to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children for Kelly’s Kidz

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino President George Goldhoff,, Mrs Claus and Santa, and Bob Kelly, Kelly Kidz

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, in partnership with the non-profit Kelly’s Kidz, will be facilitating a massive toy donation to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children on Monday, December 18th. The donation will be distributed to patients and families of patients being treated at the hospital this holiday season.

Toys, pajamas, blankets have been collected at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City all month, with hundreds of donations made for this incredible cause. On 12/18, a toy donation event will see the lobby of St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia filled with these gifts, presented by Santa and Mrs. Claus, as well as Hard Rock Hotel & Casino President George Goldhoff, St. Christopher’s Hospital, and Kelly’s Kidz. 

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino President George Goldhoff,, and Bob Kelly, Kelly Kidz

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is a 188-bed facility providing exceptional care to children from across the Philadelphia region. Founded in 1875, the hospital has more than 200 physicians who are pediatric experts, and offers a wide array of specialties. St. Christopher’s is home to one of only three Level 1 pediatric trauma centers in Pennsylvania, a Level 4 neonatal intensive care unit—the highest level­—and the only pediatric burn center between New York and Baltimore. The hospital is a Magnet® designated facility­—the gold standard of nursing—and is one of the largest pediatric medical training centers in the country.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City is committed to giving back to the community. Since opening in the summer of 2018, Hard Rock Atlantic City has donated to over 500 charities. Hard Rock has also provided hundreds of in-kind donations to support their partner’s events which include overnight hotel stays, concert tickets, spa & dining experiences. This is the hotel’s 3rd year donating to St. Christopher’s Children Hospital for the holiday season in partnership with Kelly’s Kidz.

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GLITTERING GOLDEN GALA FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE EXTRAVAGANZA AT RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA

Ring in the new year with gourmet dining at Martorano’s Prime, followed by live music, dancing and a champagne toast at Fishtown’s casino

It will be a golden celebration when Fishtown rings in 2024 at Rivers Casino.

The Golden Gala ushers in the new year by featuring live music, an all-you-can-eat menu, an open bar and a midnight champagne toast. An Earth, Wind & Fire tribute band, Let’s Groove Tonight, will play solid-gold hits at the Event Center party.

Guests can also enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu at Martorano’s Prime before partying at the gala and look forward to winning their share of the $48,000 Gold Bar Giveaway all holiday weekend.

“It will be a night of pure gold when we ring in the new year at Rivers Casino,” said Eric Althaus, general manager of Rivers Casino Philadelphia. “The Golden Gala will have dinner, dancing and a midnight countdown, all under one roof. Plus, free and easy parking will make this the can’t-miss party of the year.”

Details of the New Year’s Eve extravaganza on Sunday, Dec. 31, are as follows:

Gourmet Dining at Martorano’s Prime
Two seatings: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

  • $165 per person includes a three-course prix fixe menu*
    • Appetizer: Famous Meatball Salad, stuffed Italian long hot peppers or fried mozzarella
    • Entree: Grilled 8-ounce filet mignon Sinatra, linguine scampi, pan-seared herb-crusted Chilean seabass or chicken cutlet Martorano
    • Sides: Broccoli rabe, asparagus, or fingerling potatoes and onions
    • Dessert: Cheesecake, pistachio cake or tiramisu
  • Reservation includes access to the Golden Gala
  • Book reservations at OpenTable.com

*Does not include tax, gratuity or beverages.

Golden Gala
The Event Center, from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.   

  • $99 tickets include all-you-can-eat menu, plus:
    • Open bar
    • Champagne toast
    • Live music: Earth, Wind & Fire tribute band Let’s Groove Tonight
    • Dessert: Cheesecake, pistachio cake or tiramisu

Tickets are on sale now at RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.

$48,000 Gold Bar Giveaway
Saturday, Dec. 30, and Sunday, Dec. 31, at 9 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m.

  • Four winners each drawing will win a share of 24 troy ounces of gold bars
  • Each winner receives one troy ounce of gold worth approximately $2,000
  • Earn entries every day in December (24x entries Dec. 24-28)

For more information on the holiday weekend, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.

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Photos: “Painting a Brighter Tomorrow”

Thanks to PCC shooter Kathy Leister for capturing Deborah Hospital Foundation‘s Gala “Painting a Brighter Tomorrow at Deborah Hospital Foundation’s 18th Annual Red Tie Gala on November 11 at the Hilton at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia..

This signature event, which is the largest annual fundraiser held in support of Deborah Heart and Lung Center. Established in 1922, Deborah has provided a century of extraordinary medical innovation from its initial founding as a tuberculosis sanatorium. Today, Deborah is the region’s only acute care specialty center of excellence focused on cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular disease.

Dr. and Mrs. Sena – This Year’s Honoree
Celebrating Dr. Sena’s 50 years of Service
to Deborah Heart and Lung Center!
In recognition, Deborah will dedicating
The Dr. Sena Outpatient Care Center.
Barbara Plumeri, Sam Plumeri Jr. and JoAnn Hopkins

Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills, NJ is an 89-bed teaching hospital that specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, research, and treatment of heart, lung, and vascular diseases. Founded in 1922, Deborah has been a regional and nationally recognized leader throughout its 100-year history, during which time it has healed 2.3 million patients from every corner of the United States and 87 countries in the world. From performing the first open heart surgeries (adult and pediatric) in New Jersey, to running one of the highest volume left-ventricular assist device (LVAD) implant programs in the region, Deborah has stood at the forefront of medical innovation, all while never wavering from its founding mission “there is no price on life.”

Shalyn Randolph and Howard White Click here to see Sponsor Book
Natasha Williams Robert Trobaugh, Angela Glazer, Christine Carlson-Glazer, Bridget Gill and Louis Bezich

Deborah is consistently recognized as a leader in patient care from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, ranked among the top hospitals in New Jersey for patient satisfaction; holds a top-tier Society of Thoracic Surgeons rating which places Deborah among the best cardiac surgery programs in the country; and is designated a national Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. Deborah is an Alliance member of the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. 

There was a great silent auction, as well as a live auction which helped raise critical funds for the foundation.

Jeff and Ronda Schwartz with, Linda Rubin, co-chair of the nights gala, and Gary Rubin
Michelle Smith and Shaniqua Garcia
Loren Manni, co chair, Drew Brennan and Ryan Manni

The night was a wonderful success and we
hope that everyone will come again next year!

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MANAYUNK LIGHTS UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Taqueria Amor Gift card promotion – for every $100 spent in gift cards, guests receive $20; Taqueria Amor transforms itself into Señor Grinch for the fourth year in a row – with thousands of lights and decorations outside, and a head-to-toe make-over inside that will warm the heart of the Grinch-iest Grinches in all of Philadelphia.

Last week I attended the Manayunk Development Corporation kick off to the Holidays in Manayunk featuring five weeks of festivities that will have you thinking you stepped right into a Hallmark Movie. Manayunk Gets LIT lights up Main Street as 40 businesses compete to see who has the most bling on the block. Get LIT Weekends start November 30th will feature all the twinkling lights, food and drink deals, shopping specials, festive live entertainment, visits from Santa, and the return of the Jolly Trolley.

The Jolly Trolley expands this year to include more dates and times than ever before! While visiting, shop small and shop local and support dozens of small businesses throughout the charming Philadelphia neighborhood that are offering deals, events and features for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.

The festively decorated Jolly Trolley will run up and down Main Street making several stops at your favorite businesses including Tubby Robot Ice Cream Factory, Lucky’s Last Chance, and Taqueria Amor! Plus, it’s the best way to take in all the twinkling lights. Secret Santa will give away swag bags and prizes during select weekends – keep an eye out for prizes and surprises. Hey Santa!!

Manayunk is simply the best place in Philadelphia to see holiday magic in action,” said Manayunk Development Corporation Executive Director Gwen McCauley. “The season kicks off with Manayunk Gets LIT and the lighting of the holiday tree – and continues through New Year’s Eve. Our holiday programs have grown organically over the years as our local community continues to support the district, particularly in a post Covid/ Hurricane Ida world.

Our pedestrian scale Main Street is festooned with hundreds of thousands of lights that, altogether, create an exciting and free holiday activity for people of all ages to enjoy. Our holiday programs bring together the best of the urban experience and the small town charm that distinguishes Manayunk from other districts and neighborhoods in the city of Philadelphia.”

So many fun events happening: On Saturday, December 9th, come dressed in your holiday finest for the 9th Annual Rudolph Run starting at Manayunk Canal starting at 9:00am to support North Light Community Center.

Giving Back: In partnership with North Light Community Center, the Manayunk Development Corporation is helping local families in need this holiday season. Stop by 4312 Main Street to pick a gift item off of the holiday tree to donate to a North Light family all season long.

Santa Paws is back on Saturday, December 2nd with pet photos with the man in red. More Info on everything happening. Seriously one of my favorite events since I don’t have a pet.

I loved how the town came out to celebrate, they were so festive.

Don’t tell the other neighborhoods, but I think it was one of the best holiday kick offs. They even had “snow” falling on us, which made for fun photos.

Mayor McCheese and The Mayor were there.

Small Business Saturday is this weekend. Shop small and shop local at over 50 small businesses to find something for everyone on your list as the neighborhood kicks off the holiday season with Small Business Saturday on November 25! This day is dedicated to supporting local, independently owned shops in the district. Check out more info HERE

Get LIT Weekends
November 30 through December 23
Thursdays & Fridays: 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturdays: 1:00pm to 9:00pm
Manayunk Celebrates Hanukkah with ‘Eight Crazy Nights” of Instagram giveaways from December 7 to December 15. During the Festival of Lights, on December 7, 8, 9 and 14, riders on the Jolly Trolley during the Festival of Lights can get Hanukkah Gelt and goodie bags.

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Peter Miller Story Opening Night Party

Debbie Morton of Morton Contemporary Gallery and Paul Gratz of Gratz Gallery

The extraordinary exhibition “The Peter Miller Story” has opened at Morton Contemporary Gallery, where they held a opening night reception last week! (Through January 14, 2024)


Prominent Gallerist Paul Gratz of Gratz Gallery and Conservation Studio in Doylestown has rediscovered the works of painter Peter Miller, an American Modernist. Miller was a wealthy heiress (born Henrietta Myers) and a spiritualist who painted for the love of art rather than ambition. Even so she had notable success, her colorful works having showed at the prestigious Julien Levy Gallery in New York.

Mike Greenidge, Strategic Content Manager Fox29 Philly (middle) checks out the Peter Miller collection.

Miller’s work was mostly forgotten until Gratz had the opportunity to buy the paintings remaining in her estate. The work needed extensive conservation, some of it having been stored in a barn. Gratz is a professional conservator. He was able to do the work during the pandemic.

Renata Fox-Rapp and Erin Touey maintain the guest list for openings at Morton’s. It’s easy to get invited to events like these if you join their mailing list. https://mortoncontemporary.com/
Michael Flores and Jessica Stage
Zev Sunleaf and Jay Davidson
David Christiansen and Michael Toub Philly Vegan Club Members
Marial Blasetti, Neurocritical Care Educator – IRRAS AB and Jonathan Burton, Independence Historical Trust
Fergus “Fergie” Carey, legendary bar master (we share the same exact birthday, I just learned on the ‘net. 7/23/23!!), Debbie Morton, curator/operator of Morton Contemporary Gallery and Breland Moore, Sports Anchor/cohost of “The 215” on Fox 29
Inga Saffron, legendary Inquirer Architecture columnist and Paul Gratz, curator of Peter Miller Collection. His formal training began at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, where Peter Miller studied. The exhibition is beautiful and several pieces sold last Saturday night.

Book one of Morton Contemporary’s two chic gallery locations in the heart of Center City’s Midtown Village for your next office party or private event. An approximate 1000 square feet of usable party space is available in both locations. Private parties, office gatherings, fundraisers, proposals, and more! https://mortoncontemporary.com

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Info: Pete Davidson, Cage Wars, Brian McKnight at Rivers Casino Philadelphia

Like A Good Neighbor: Neighborhoods surrounding Rivers Casino in Fishtown just got a million times better; local civics and other nonprofits now have more funding for capital improvements and expanded programming, thanks to the casino’s annual $1 million contribution to the Penn Treaty Special Services District (SSD).

Through grants the SSD makes to community organizations, the casino funds are used to benefit residents of Fishtown, Northern Liberties, Olde Richmond and South Kensington. Recipient organizations sponsor neighborhood festivals and community gatherings; make physical improvements to parks, playgrounds, gardens and other infrastructure; and operate arts, sports, education and recreation programs.

This year’s $1 million check brings Rivers’ total contributions to the Penn Treaty SSD to $11.4 million since 2009, just before the casino opened.

There are still tickets left for PETE DAVIDSON LIVE 11/25 at 10PM (The 7pm show is sold out)

Brian McKnight — Friday, Nov. 24, at 8 p.m.

Grammy-nominated singer Brian McKnight will captivate the audience with his soulful melodies and remarkable vocal prowess. Tickets for The Event Center show start at $59.

Cage Wars 63 — Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m.

Cage Wars 63, a high-energy evening of mixed martial arts, is coming to Rivers Casino Philadelphia. The fights will take place in The Event Center; tickets starting at just under $68 are on sale now at CageWarsMMA.com/tickets.

Stop by Rivers Casino Philadelphia for fun, food and live entertainment. Thanks to them for being an advertiser for the past year. I do love to play there, and get my Dunkin.

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Junior League of Philadelphia Fall Fête

The Junior League of Philadelphia (JLP) hosted their Fall Fête Fundraising Masquerade cocktail party on Friday, October 27, 2023. The Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. (JLP) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

Maria Perry and April Francia
Barbara Manning, Colleen Mita, Stephanie Lippincott, Jillian Kukucka, LaCoya Pace, Erin Nanovic, and Dalia Omran

“Our Fall Fête was a huge success! The Junior League of Philadelphia brings like-minded women looking to make a positive impact on the community together and that is exactly what this event did,” said Stephanie Lippincott, President of the Junior League Philadelphia. “The money raised at Fall Fête will go towards fighting food insecurity and improving the Greater Philadelphia community. Food insecurity is more than hunger, it is an all-encompassing condition that affects all areas of a person’s life — including overall health, education, and housing. The JLP’s goal is to help alleviate not just hunger, but the connected disparities.”

Lauren Clemence, Erika Rodriguez, Rachel Silver, and Ashley White
Tammy O’Hara, Nyree Ellison, and Kateryna Endrizzi
Maliha Khan, and Gregory Benton
Victoria Buckley, Betsy Nelson, and Rejena Buckley
Brenda Hillegas, and Rebecca Harney
Kathryn Young Galla, Rebecca May, Jacqui Rathera, Lacey Mielcarek ,Jennifer May, and Angela Velez – Photos by Andre Flewellen – PhillyChitChat team member of a decade.

The Junior League of Philadelphia is committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. For more information, please visit their website. Stay up to date with the organization’s events and news by following their Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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