Did you know you Can Get Your Dog Trained As A Service Dog To Visit Hospitals?
Happy St Patrick’s Day Parade….Hope you sprung your clock forward. Here’s Sunday’s edition of PhillyChitChat’s Philly Gossip
Did you know you can attend a training program to certify your dog as a “Service Dog.” Then you can visit local hospitals and cheer up the patients. What a great idea.
A touch of the FloridaKeys came to Philadelphia on Monday night March 6th. The first-ever Philadelphia FloridaKeys and Key West Food Influencer Cook-Off took over Walnut Hill College – 24 of the region’s top radio/TV personalities, chefs and food influencers got behind the stove and cooed off for a chance to win a five night six day vacation.
The sold-out event took over the entire building and had over 120 people in attendance.
Some notable names included Pat Croce, iHeart’s Nicole Michalik, Fox 29’s Alex Holley, WOGL’s Marilyn Russell, WMMR’s Marisa Magnatta, TV chef Roberta Pipito, Tony Luke and others. On top of the cooking portion, four bartenders competed in the cocktail competition from Vesper, Dim Sum House, Fine Palate and Whetstone Tavern.
Guest were serenaded when they arrived
The setting was perfect for local celebrity and influencer cheftestant cook off as Walnut Hill College is a culinary school which
has full size industrial kitchens,
as well as dining areas for serving
Chef Bobby Stoky from famed Marker 88 restaurant in the FloridaKeys worked with the students and was a judge in the competition. Chef Bobby prepared a Red snapper, which the cheftestants were to prepare as part of the competition.
Local son Pat Croce who has several spots in the FloridaKeys hosted the Keys Cocktail Competition. The idea behind the cocktail contest was to give a hard-working, over-worked, talented bartender a chance to get away “from it all.” The winner walked away with a trip to Key West!
Joe Maiellano and Sarah Maiellano, Thrillist, Emily Tharp, Her Philly and Caitlin McCullough, Restaurant School at Walnut Hill
Four bartenders from around the region and stirred up Keys-inspired cocktails including Kimberly Shurig – Fine Palate
Mother of the Dragon – Tequila and dragon fruit with a hint of habanero-infused simple syrup over fresh ice garnished with lime peel dragon fruit skin and cilantro. Here with Courtney Dow, owner of Fine Palate and Chef Vince Joseph
Ashley Serrate, NewmanPR and Carl Becker, executive VIP Walnut Hill College
Linda Vertlieb, Frugal Philly Mom
Paxton Reese and Alex Holley, both of Fox 29
LeAnne Lindsay, Tinsel and Tine (one of the best and consistent blogs with longevity) and Marisa Magnatta, WMMR
Alex Holley has a favorite apron
Barry Johnson and Cheftestant Ernest Owens, Philly Mag
His pie was delicious, his snapper – hot and spicy
Seamus Banning, Vesper (winning bartender with his Black Pearl drink)
Maria Newman, Pat Croce, Andy Newman, Senior Vice President Newman PR and Jeff Sorg, CEO of Pat Croce & Company
Michelle Curtis – Whetstone Tavern
Papa’s Punch
In honor of Hemmingway’s fishing nickname, this is a refreshing rum punch with flavors of basil, strawberry and pineapple. Perfect for drinking after a long day in the Florida sun.
Reporter Jenny DeHuff wrote a humorous piece for her paper The Philly Voice
Steve McCann and Chris Balbi of PhillyGayCalendar won for the best Snapper – mango chutney tossed with coconut and jalapeño with a secret ginger kick.
Iris McCarthy, The Palate Princess
Aversa PR Reps Jamyra Perry and Karianna Simpkins
Judging was tough
Pat Croce, who judged the drink competition with the winner Seamus Banning, Vesper. Who created a drink called The Black Pearl. The Black Pearl
Eucalyptus, bitter citrus and spice affably dance with molasses in this dark rum cocktail, though its color remains as mysterious as The Black Pearl
Chef Bobby Smoky
Steve McCann and Chris Balbi of PhillyGayCalendar won for the best Snapper – mango chutney tossed with coconut and jalapeño with a secret ginger kick.
Colleen Kennedy of Souffle Bombay was the overall winner for both her Key Lime Pie and Snapper
More than 600 attendees gathered for the Fourth Annual Red & White Ball on March 4, 2017 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel to raise money for breakthrough therapies and patient services funded by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Eastern Pennsylvania (LLS).
Francomano Family: Elizabeth, Olivia, Ava, Robert, and Hillary
Many of them wearing the signature dress of the evening – red or white, as they made their way down the red carpet.
The most important folks at the event – the ones who have the check in lists
The event raised a record breaking $654,000
Jazz Pharmaceuticals received the Diamond Award for their commitment in the fight against blood cancers.
There was a great spread at the cocktail party as well as passed hor dourves
There was also a raffle to win a brand new 2017 Mercedes-Benz SUV.
Guests then headed into the ballroom for dinner and a program where they honored Doug Olson, a CLL Survivor.
Only 2000 raffle tickets were sold at $100
Did I mention the dress for the evening was Red and White, or red or white. I’ve picked out
a few of my favorite outfits.
Flo Celender and Rick Celender.
Lori Avery and Brian Avery
Heather Formica and Thomas Williams
Bobby Chen, Manager at LeFrak, Brianna Hardy, Michael Licca, and Jimmy Red Shoes from Jimmy Choo
Maxx Hofman, Kelsey Laux, Karen Hofmann, George Hofmann and Karlee Hofmann (in front)
Mark and Adrian Millstein with Ellen Rubesin, Executive Director Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Janice and Bob Waitkus with daughter Lauren Iannucci, Sr. Campaign Director, Eastern PA Chapter – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (c)
Co-chairs for the evening were Francis X. Gallagher, George Hofmann and Kevin Ryan.
Beautiful Blooms did the flowers, table scapes and decor
The Loews Hotel hosted Variety – The Children’s Charity -Philadelphia’s annual fundraiser: Let Them Eat Cake: A Variety of Childhood Fun & Fantasy on Sunday March 5, 2017. The event featured 25 of the area’s best pasty chefs, wine tastings, and live music by Mole Street. All proceeds from the event will benefit Variety, the Children’s Charity to improve the quality of life for children with special needs. Tickets were $50
and guests received “to go” boxes to take samples home
Taylor Settles from The Walnut Hill College – The Restaurant School
Amanda Kaewvichien, Executive Pastry Chef at Bank & Bourbon
Danielle Zodhoski, Master Baker
Took over 60 hours to create Alice in Wonderland’s Mad Hatter Party
Definitely one of my favorite cakes
Diane Michelle Cakes
Night Kitchen Jackie Swain and Jenna Rowan
Won for Best Tasting – a peanut butter chocolate cake
Moshulu – Sandy Valentine, Pastry Chef
Very colorful cake, surprisingly it was peanut butter flavor
No 10. #MoonLightMixUpAward:
They won the student competition, but when they went to collect the prize they said they weren’t
students but an actually bakery.
Save Your Fork LLC
Let Them Eat Cake is a competitive cake competition with categories for students and bakeries.
All the cakes were really amazing. I only wish they had more categories, and also didn’t award the same cake company multiple awards.
The work that goes into these cakes are incredible. It is great advertising, and fun to participate
a great cause whether it’s The Variety Club or City Of Hope, where the contest originated with Harry Giordano when he headed up
the organization. He’s at Variety now. Any who, I wish I everyone who put in the amazing effort got a prize.
I loved that “Let them Eat Cake” was held on a Sunday this year. So many families came. It was really nice.
And there was entertainment
There was an amazing auction consisting of trips from around the world with most bids starting at $2000
Plus a nice raffle with a dozen fun prizes to win.
Congrats to entrepreneur Jen Groover for being honored at the event with the Variety Club Leadership Award.
– Lift up other people. Encourage others to see their potential. Be a leader in your community, Jen told the crowd.
Harry Giordano and City Rep Sheila Hess by her side.
Master Baker received the Audience Choice Award and Best Theme by the Judges
Burlington County College won the student competition
Jackie Swain reacting to the news that Night Kitchen won “Best of Show”
Congrats
Night Kitchen
Jackie Swain and Jenna Rowan
The 2017 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show introduces “Flowers After Hours,” a fantastic new way to experience the exhibits and excitement of the show on opening day, Saturday, March 11.
From 9:30 p.m. to midnight, the show floor turns into a dance floor with an “I Love the ‘90s” party theme. Hosted by WXPN’s Kristen Kurtis, the party will feature Philly rocker Tommy Conwell performing live. DJ Robert Drake, producer and host of “Land of the Lost” on XPN, will also spin throwback tunes from the memorable musical decade. Activities and hands-on experiences abound compliments of the Franklin Institute, The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, PAFA nd PHS these, along with Wine Tastings and Munchies add lots of fun to the flowery festivities.
Tickets are $65 in advance and $75 at the door. Meet Me There?
The 2017 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, “Holland: Flowering the World,” will celebrate the beauty and ingenuity of Dutch culture, from vivid flower fields to innovative eco- design, on March 11 to 19, 2017, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
What Happened to Fox 29’s Mike Jerrick? For weeks I’ve been getting this question online and in person while I was out at events. Today on Fox 29, and on Mike Jerrick’s webpage he bravely allowed us once again into his life.
Hi Everybody!
I wanted to let you know where I’ve been and what I’ve been up to the past few weeks.
First of all, I really appreciate your concern about my well-being and the well-being of my family. I really do!
For the last 13 plus years, I have been fighting a low-grade depression that has slowly increased in strength over that time. It deals with the loss of loved ones;
losses I have not addressed with the help of mental health professionals. I am finally tackling the issue now.
I am at a wellness retreat down south in the Carolinas. I call it a rehab for the mind, body, and soul.
For the past year and a half, medication and alcohol have not done it for me, and a combination of the two certainly has not been helpful. So, my goal is to get to the root of this down mood. Thankfully, this process is working beautifully! Don’t get it twisted, it has not been easy, but it was time to finally confront the negative feelings.
These are things we all have been through or are dealing with right now. I am no different than you. That is why I feel so fortunate and blessed to have the luxury of going away for help. Not everyone is fortunate to have this opportunity and I will not take it for granted.
I am full of gratitude for my ability to do this work, because of the generosity and understanding of my station’s General Manager, News Director, in fact, all of my co-workers and you the viewers, my TV family.
So far, this exercise has been amazing. I am rested, renewed, reenergized, and eager to get back to you every morning.
Again, I am so thankful you have allowed me this time to heal. I love you all and I will be back with you soon, I promise.
Mike
To read more about Mike Jerrick, and see the support from Philadelphia head over to his Facebook Page
On February 25, 2017, guests gathered at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) for the Young Friends’ Watercolor Remix Party.
More than 300 guests attended the event, raising nearly $55,000 to support a wide range of programs at the Museum including the Young Friends mission of supporting elementary school field trips, art conservation, and acquisitions at the Museum.
Naveen Todi And Danielle Hankin co chairs of the Watercolor Remix Party. Danielle painted her own dress for the occasion.
(PS She is a contender for best dressed of the decade for PhillyChitChat’s 10th anniversary in 07/07/17)
Zoe King, Stephanie Campbell, Paige Corson, and Sarah Haack
Nicole Allen White and Kellan White
Naveen Todi, Ina Hajdini, Adelia Mehmetaj, and Suchit Bachalli
Join the PHS Young Friends Party “Flowers After Hours”
Saturday night March 11
Spirits and munchies as well as a cash bar and the entire flower show is yours for the night TICKETS AND INFO
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Back Row: Carrie Fisher, Michael McNeely, Alexa Linton, Dylan Dvlieger;
Middle Row: Filiz Leigh, Tina DiSciullo, Maria Morales, Megan McNeely, Lauren Hunter; Bottom Row: Micka Thurin and party guests.
Cara Piskai and Joe Piskai
DJ Royale
Guests at Watercolor Remix Party
The colorful PMA Young Friends Committee
I normally don’t run photos from events PCC doesn’t shoot, or are not sponsored posted, but I
was away during this event and my friend Danielle Hankin was the co-chair
Welcome to PhillyChitChat’s weekly Philly Gossip Column. Sunday’s and Thursday’s we’re going to get you in the know.
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr chilly this weekend, but you know that. Today I hope to see some of you at The Brewer’s Plate at the Kimmel Center and/or Variety Club’s Let Them Eat Cake at the Loews. Yes I know you’re saying but isn’t Let Them Eat Cake a City of Hope event. Well Harry Giordano, jumped from COH to Variety, and took the event he created with him. Kind of surprising that could be done as I know another recent personality tried to do that and it didn’t fly.
Paul Steinke, Executive Director – Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, posted on his FB page that the last day for Little Pete’s on 17th Street is Monday May 29 – Memorial Day. What a way to start off the summer, boo hoo. Plans call for the beloved diner to be replaced by a Hyatt Centric hotel.
I spoke with Little Pete that evening at his second location, which is at 2401 Fairmount (ie 2401 Pennsylvania Ave – The Philadelphian, where I live). He tells me it’s true, he’s planning a big block party to thank customers for their support over the years. I asked him about new locations, and he said he’s given up on Center City and it’s high priced rent. You’ll recall I mentioned a bit back that he looked at the Cosi at 15th and Locust, and the rent was over $20ks a month. Pete tells me they’re going to take time off, he and his brother, John Koutroubas, who runs 17th Street are looking forward to running the Fairmount Little Pete’s, and taking long vacations. When they’re ready they’re looking in Northern Liberties, or the Fishtown area Pete told me with excitement. That area is really hot and happening.
Speaking of Fairmount, my former neighbor Kristen Welker, NBC White House Correspondent was in town over the weekend to marry her long time love John Hughes. Welker is the daughter of Harvey and JulieWelker, who still reside in Fairmount. The wedding took place at the Hyatt at the Bellevue. The ceremony was in the Rose Ballroom; afterwards guests headed downstairs to the Grand Ballroom.
Spotted in the crowd was Kelly O’Donnell, political reporter for NBC News – who spoke at the ceremony;Chuck Todd, who headed back to Washington DC to host this morning’s “Meet The Press”, Andrea Mitchell, and her husband Alan Greenspan, David Cohen, Senior Executive Vice President of Comcast, as well as NBC10 Philadelphia alumni Justin Pizzi now with Saxbys, and Aditi Roy, now with CNBC. Presiding over the wedding was Rev Kevin Johnson, Dare to Imagine Church. The couples first song was by Etta James “At Last”
Congrats to Chad Boonswang and Jess Stockham on their nuptials which took place last night at the Union League. Many of their friends from far and wide
were in attendance including the original Rittenhouse Entourage celebrity reporter Arthur Kade, Tony Piazza (pic above), and Ron Hansen.
Congratulations to Christie and Brandon Mandia who are expecting heir first bouncing baby; little Mandia will be
making his debut Labor Day Weekend.
BTW Christie’s client, the delicious James restaurant, is starting a musically inclined Happy Hour in the month of March, so stayed tune for that
delivery as well.
Congrats to Hadas Kuznits and Dan Reinherz on baby number 3; 4 more months to go.
Congrats to Brian Stevenson, Business Representative for IBEW Local 98 and the lovely Kiley Jo Schroeder on their engagement which happened in Switzerland while they attended the ISZL Gala 2017
While I was in Anguilla my friend Ian Hincken popped the question to his longtime love Sarah Wright. Nothing like a winter engagement wearing shorts, memorable, oh and that location too – Independence Hall as the backdrop.
Jennifer Lee has accepted John Lee‘s proposal and is ecstatic she doesn’t have to go through the hassle of changing her name on ANYTHING.
That Untouchable movie is chugging along nicely. While I was away Nicole Kidman filmed her scenes in Bucks County, as I mentioned the week before;
Here she’s posing with a few officers from the Solebury Police Department.
The Untouchable’s filmed in Mayfair to the delight of the neighbors.
Untouchable also filmed in the Badlands. Here’s tailor Daniel Morroni, Sr on the set with Kevin Hart’s stand in as well as Bryan Cranstons. I’m seeing a striking resemblance with Hart’s double, not so much with Cranston’s. Must be the height.
Dax Shepard handed out free cheesesteaks to some lucky fans! After tweeting out the location, the 42-year-old Parenthood actor participated in the event to celebrate the release of his latest film CHIPS on Friday (March 3) at Jim’s Steaks South St. in Philadelphia, Pa. He was joined by his co-star Michael Pena as they munched on chips, took selfies with fans, and maybe ate a few too many cheesesteaks! (Check out more of my pixs at Just Jared)
Speaking of Michael Peña his next movie is The LEGO NINJAGO Movie which is produced by Affleck/Middleton Productions.
Shown here is John Powers Middleton, who also produced Manchester By The Sea starring his producing partner Casey Affleck, who won an Oscar.
What’s this have to do with Philly, John grew up in the Philly burbs, and his parents are the majority owners of the Philadelphia Phillies.
(PCC PhillyGossip Published every Sunday and Thursday at 10AM)
A touch of the Florida Keys hits Philly this Monday night and I’ve got the scoop on the details. The first-ever Philadelphia Florida Keys and Key West Food Influencer Cook-Off will happen at Walnut Hill College – 24 of the region’s top food bloggers, writers and radio/TV folks will get behind the stove and cook-off for a chance to win a five night six day vacation.
Walnut Hill is the gracious host for the night and their students (and our city’s future restaurant stars and chefs) are prepping and creating a fantastic menu of Florida Keys inspired dishes. Four bartenders from around the region and shaking/stirring Florida Keys-inspired cocktails.
The Florida Keys is sending up Chef Bobby Stoky , Chef, cookbook author and owner of several upper keys restaurants – is coming up as a special partnership to work with the students and be a guest judge.
The Florida Keys and Key West Cook-off is tied into a station take-over at 30th Street. Now is the time people are planning out spring/summer vacations – plus the Florida Keys is a big wedding destination. The cook-off adds an interactive element and turns the spotlight on one of my favorite thing about the Florida Keys- the cuisine! If you get a chance, stop by 30th Street and check out the ad campaign. Sunsets, snorkeling and blue seas greet you the second you walk through the doors.
CONTESTANTS: They reviewed, posted, snapped, tweeted and blogged about their favorite restaurants and dishes. Now the tables will turn as 24 of the region’s food and travel influences/writers will get behind the stove and cook-off. One of them will win a trip to the Florida Keys and Key West. Chef Bobby Stoky will lead them in demos and will make their own version of a Key Lime Pie and a surprise Florida Keys seafood dish. Nicole Michalik I Heart Radio Mina Say What Power 99 Marilyn Russell WOGL Marisa Magnatta WMMR Alex Holley FOX-29 Jenny DeHuff PhillyVoice Ernest Owens Philadelphia Magazine LeAnne Lindsay Tinsel and Tine Roberta Pipito Homemade Delish Jersey Girl Cooks Lisa GrantKass Dahlquist Philly Food Girl Rachee Fagg Say It Rachee Jordan Price Food Sweat Beers Linda Arceo Giggles Gobbles Gulps Sandy Zimmerman Philly Bite Mag Sarah Maiellano Eater, Thrillist, USA Today, Freelancer Colleen Kennedy Souffle Bombay Emily Rush Penn Appetite Sarah Ricks Very Hungry Traveler Iris McCarthy The Palate Princess Denine Gorniak The Bicycle Chef Linda Vertlieb Frugal Philly Mom Emily Tharp Her Philly Steve McCann Philly Gay Calendar
Follow #FlKeysCookOff to follow the contest Monday on Twitter and Instagram.
Florida Keys & Key West Cocktail Competition
As part of the Florida Keys and Key West Cook-Off at Walnut Hill College they are giving a bartender a chance to win a vacation! They shake and stir. They listen to your problems. They know your every need. Four of Philly’s most talented and over-worked bartenders are getting a chance to get away from it all for a two night three day trip to the Florida Keys. Participants are from the just-opened Dim Sum House in University City, South Street Headhouse’s Whetstone Tavern, and Rittenhouse Row’s Fine Palate and Vesper. Cast your vote for your favorite Keys-inspired cocktail below. The public will cast their advance vote online, guests at the event will cast a vote and then our favorite son Pat Croce (who owns several bars in the Keys!) will also judge. Pat is even putting the winning cocktail on his menu for a week in honor of the winning bartender.
Michelle Curtis – Whetstone Tavern
Papa’s Punch
In honor of Hemmingway’s fishing nickname, this is a refreshing rum punch with flavors of basil, strawberry and pineapple. Perfect for drinking after a long day in the Florida sun.
Nickolas Brozek – Dim Sum House
Breeze Way
A twist on an Island favorite with featuring gin, subtle hints of vanilla, key kime shrub and topped with egg white.Kimberly Shurig – Fine Palate
Mother of the Dragon
Tequila and dragon fruit with a hint of habanero-infused simple syrup over fresh ice garnished with lime peel dragon fruit skin and cilantro.
Seamus Banning – Vesper
The Black Pearl
Eucalyptus, bitter citrus and spice affably dance with molasses in this dark rum cocktail, though its color remains as mysterious as The Black Pearl
Our host Walnut Hill College is a culinary school who has had famous alumns like Fuel’s Rocco Cima, Geno’s Steaks Geno Vento, Will BYOB’s Chris Kearse and Ela’s Jason Cichonski. For this event, our city’s future star chefs and restaurant owners are getting real world experience in working with Chef Bobby Stoky from the Keys. Stoky is owner/chef of popular restaurants in the Upper Keys including Señor Frijoles, Sundowners, Cactus Jack’s, Ballyhoo’s and Marker 88. He will work with students on prep, talk to them about his experience, answers questions and work with them in the kitchens during the competition. Students will also have their first chance to mix and mingle with food writers that they will one day work with at their own restaurants. If you haven’t been to Walnut Hill College, the bakery is open to the public and they have lunch service prepared by the students in the adorable courtyard. They also host private parties and events – and their spaces are themed and so unique. My favorite is the Great Chef’s Room.
Helping out on the decor of the project is Les Dames president (and Diner en Blanc Co-Host) Natanya DiBona so you know it’s going to be classy.
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My mom lives in the Middle Keys (Marathon) and it’s glorious. She and dad chose the area about 20 years ago for its’ beauty,
fishing, outdoor activities and proximity to all the Keys, each have their own unique identity. So I’m thrilled to be working on this project, and can attest to the beauty of the Keys. I’ve been to Key West at least 25 times. They have a lot of great attractions all year long, and a spectacular Halloween week long celebration that you just have to see.
Organizer of Florida Keys & Key West Cook-Off and Cocktail Competition
Connected by the historic Overseas Highway (considered one of the country’s most beautiful drives), the Florida Keys are a perfect summer travel spot. Each island has something unique from fishing and diving to nature preserves and rich history, the Keys offer a laid-back atmosphere that make for a perfect escape. The island chain is rich in arts & culture, yet if you crave the wild outdoors, the Florida Keys’ guided eco-tours, walking trails, environmental centers and a plethora of green travel initiatives will satisfy. The Keys’ many dive-snorkel charters will take you to the United States’ only living coral barrier reef and offer Florida Keys scuba diving vacation memories that will last a lifetime. The destination is also ideal for the culinary enthusiast as fresh locally caught seafood abounds. The Florida Keys & Key West invite you to “Come as you are.®”
Everyone once in awhile I notice that the Franklin Institute has a fun quirky “Science after Dark” party. I got back from my trip on Monday night and was excited to see that they were having one for Fat Tuesday aka Mardi Gras the following night.
The sold out event attracted many folks from around our area. I especially enjoyed capturing people who dressed for the themed night.
That’s a clue, if you want to appear in any of my outlets, dress to for the theme. PS The Red Ball is coming, wear red. These folks broke the rules for me, they put their masks on. Know they you are not to wear masks inside the Franklin Institute. Don’t worry they immediately put them back on the top of their head.
The Elmwood Zoo was there with a couple animals. Here’s an Armadillo
There were a lot of demonstrations. This was one of my favs, he’s explaining various crimes committed near Bourbon Street, and
medical details on each crime. It was fascinated and horrifying at the same time.
These folks were trying out the frozen frozen graham crackers,
which when eaten would cause dragon’s breath
Ohhhh the Flower Show is coming. I love the Flower Show. I love that I get to partner with them on promoting it cause I love the flower show. It starts Saturday, March 11 and runs through March 19th. There’s lot of fun activities including their new party this year, “Flowers After Hours” on Saturday night at 9:30PM. You get to see the flower show at night, with less crowds, plus dance to the tunes with Best of Philly’s DJ Robert Drake and rocker Tommy Conwell; sip and sample spirits from Fine Wine & Good Spirits; save a Snap by creating your own life-size floral crown; and geek out over unexpected ’90s themed games with the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Philadelphia Orchestra and The Franklin Institute. UrbanStems will pop-up with a show-stopping floral selfie-wall. The evening will be hosted by Kristen Kurtis, ’90s enthusiast and XPN morning show host. Plus there’s a costume party, and you know how I feel about that.
I have a feeling I’m going to see this on St. Patrick’s Day as well
Yum frozen marshmallows. I tried them too.
There is wine samplings, but if you want a full glass there were plenty of bars set up for spirits and snacks
There were also play stations. These folks are making bracelets or as I like to say, memories
They have a new sports exhibit, which is really cool and interactive. Kids and adults will really love it.
The Franklin Institute has a young friends organization called “Innovators”
If you’re a donor to the museum, at a certain level you get a “key”
See you Sunday for more PhillyGossip.
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about exciting events happening in our area.
Colleen’s Key Lime Pie
Francomano Family: Elizabeth, Olivia, Ava, Robert, and Hillary
Lori Avery and Brian Avery
Heather Formica and Thomas Williams
Mark and Adrian Millstein with Ellen Rubesin, Executive Director Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Janice and Bob Waitkus with daughter Lauren Iannucci, Sr. Campaign Director, Eastern PA Chapter – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (c)
Kimberly Shurig – Fine Palate
