Philly Man Magazine & NJ Man Magazine Honor Influencers

Good Tuesday, hope you’re doing well. The Fall Social Season is done now, and I’m catching up with great events that occurred during the height of craziness ie near the election as well. This month really has zipped by.

Early this month Philly Mag Magazine and NJ Man Magazine, published by Ken Dunek and family, honored local business man and women who are influential as well as philanthropic in our area.

Honorees Dr. Nina Radcliff, Karen Hepp, Fox 29 and Christie Mandia, The Honigman Group

Scott Martin, Senior Vice President at Markeim Chalmers, Ray Pennacchia, Senior Vice President at NovaCare Rehabilitation , Luis Liceaga, President, Impact Dimensions LLC and Kevin Boyle, Stradley Ronon

Alan Gottlob, Toni Gottlob and Jim Kirlin

Angie Eileen, Maggie Singh, Andrea Graham, Dr. Nina Radcliff (honoree) and internatioal superstar EDM DJ Vassy, who will be performing at the upcoming Hair of the Dog party on January 7.

Honoree Karen Hepp, Fox 29 with Fox 29’s nightime news anchor Lucy Nolan flanking a very happy Ray Pennacchia

The Honorees

Lisa Silveri, who is supporting Donors are Heroes, is one of the city’s most influential real estate Power Brokers- especially in the ultra-luxury residential and commercial market.  She is an active volunteer and board member for Soldier Strong, Donors Are Heroes/Gift of Life, Project Home, Cityteam Shelter in Chester, St. Columba’s Shelter and more.  Jim Haefele for The Legacy Foundation, Karen Hepp for Lifecycle WomanCare, Christie Mandia for MANNA, Phil Jaurigue for Family Readiness Group, Susan Lehman for National Public Radio, Ray Pennacchia Northwestern Human Services, Dr Nina Radcliff for Right2Breathe,

and Mike Regina for YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties was runner up for raising the most money to grab the tittle of most influential.

Jerry Flanagan for JDog Foundation Inc. is Philly/Jersey Man Magazine’s Most Influential of 2016

UniverSoul Circus – All The Fun Is Happening In Fairmount Park

UniverSoul Circus – All The Fun Is Happening In Fairmount Park celebrates 20 years in Philadelphia this November through November 26 (Tickets Here)

I had a chance to see it at the beginning of November and it was SPECTACULAR

Amazing performances

entertaining, as well as how they interacted with the audience.

Alex Holley from Fox 29 was the guest ringmaster on the evening I attended. She’s here with Lucky, the ringmaster (r) and his trusted sidekick Zeke (l) flanked by the Fresh the Clowns

Yes this happens

By these guys

If your as fascinated by balloons as Bill Clinton is, you’re gonna have a good time

All performances take place under the big top, which will be located next to the Mann Center for the Performing Arts at 52nd Street and Parkside Avenue.

I kinda like balloons myself

Fom Havana , Cuba, this fearsome foursome performs incredible act on a Russian bar that sends its acrobatic performers skyward with the buoyancy of a trampoline.

The UniverSoul Circus is made up of a cast from around the world

Lady B in a dance off

Did I mention there was face painting? Plus popcorn, cotton candy

and this

And this

and other treats under the big top.

On Sept. 27, Stradley Ronon hosted its “Real Deal Reception” for more than 300 financial clients and friends at Fogo de Châo Brazilian Steakhouse, held in conjunction with the Association for Corporate Growth Philadelphia’s Annual M&A East Conference at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

From establishing one of the first mutual funds in the country in 1928 to handling the naming rights for a major Philadelphia stadium in 2004 to preventing the Nasdaq delisting of a major public company in 2014, Stradley’s responsive team of attorneys seamlessly addresses the full spectrum of our clients’ needs, ranging from sophisticated corporate transactions to complex commercial litigation.

Duane Lacsamana (Wells Fargo) and Wendell  Sammons (Santander Bank)

Sheena Discher and Kim Stenman (JP Morgan  Chase Bank) along with Christine McDevitt  (Stradley Ronon)

Steve Fahringer (Bank of America), Deborah  Hong (Stradley Ronon), Jennifer Lin  (Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office), Dugan  Lawrence (Goldman Sachs) and Rick Ellis (M&T  Bank)

Stradley Ronon Associates Tyler Mullen, Brett  Rieders and Andrew Voystock

Bob Castro (Univest Bank and Trust Co.) along  with Christine McDevitt and Hilary Saylor  (Stradley Ronon)

Michael Millard (Adelfi Promotions) , Suzanne  Bauer (M&T) Bank and Chris Rosenbleeth  (Stradley Ronon)

Chris Calabrese (LBC Credit Partners), Gary  Scharmett  (Stradley Ronon), Rob Bushey  (Santander Bank), Neil Marks (Envoy  Management) and Cheryl Carner (Crystal  Financial)

Tim Boyle (BB&T), Ronaldo Gonzalez and  Michael Forte (Cedarwood Associates)

Gretchen Santamour (Stradley Ronon), Michael  Goodman (SSG), Kate Williams and Mike  Dresnin (Delaware Investments), and Paul  Patterson (Stradley Ronon)

Kim Stenman (JP Morgan Chase Bank), Mike  Bonner (Stradley Ronon), Christina Deaver  (J.P. Morgan Asset Management), and Duane  Lacsamana (Wells Fargo)

Guests sipped beverages and enjoyed hors d’ ouevres.  The firm continues to provide local artists space to showcase and sell their art with all proceeds going back to the artist, Jacqueline Ferretti.

Pieces will be on display and for sale through February 2017. Those interested in visiting to view the display can do so by appointment.  Griesing Law at 215.618.3720. www.griesinglaw.com

The Firm

Elizabeth Livingston, and Heather Russell Fine

Holland White, Bethany Watson and Emily Griesing

“Torso”, “Shadows”, oil on mesh

Fran Griesing, and Craig Glickman

Palm Philadelphia to Announce Plans to Return to Broad Street

Historic restaurant will detail plans for reopening as well as announce unique program allowing loyal patrons to “claim their face”

WHAT: The Palm Philadelphia will be announcing plan to return to the historic Bellevue Philadelphia as well as a unique program allowing many of the nearly 2,000 people represented on the restaurant’s walls to have their faces saved prior to demolition. Former Pennsylvania Governor and Mayor of Philadelphia Ed Rendell, Chairman and Owner of The Palm Wally Ganzi, Jr. and Bellevue Building owner and local real estate developer Ron Rubin will all provide remarks and anecdotes about the iconic restaurant.

WHEN: Friday, November 18, 2016 at 1:30pm

WHERE: The Palm Philadelphia at The Bellevue (200 S. Broad Street, Phila)

WHO: 

• Ed Rendell, former Governor of Pennsylvania and Mayor of Philadelphia
• Wally Ganzi, Jr., Chairman and Owner of The Palm
• Jeff Phillips, Chief Operating Officer of The Palm
• Ron Rubin, Bellevue Building owner and former PREIT Chairman

Philadelphia AFSP Gala Honoring HughE Dillon – Suicide Prevention Gala

Oh talk about time getting away from me, always during this period, the height of Philly Social Season, I get behind. Some events I put on the back burner promising to publish as soon as I have a moment. This was one of them. The photos ran in Philly Style Mag and Philly Mag, but I always wanted a minute to run more. To thank my friends for coming out and supporting me as I was honored by the The Philadelphia Chapter of The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention last November 14. (This year’s gala is 1/7/17 TICKETS/INFO Here)

The Philadelphia Chapter of The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is proud to honor global speaker and mental health advocate Kevin Hines with its 2017 Lifesaver of the Year Award.  Hines has canvassed the state of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Region spreading the message of hope and sharing his arr of living mentally well.  He is one of the most respected and admired voices of lived experience.  In the summer of 2013, Kevin released his bestselling memoir titled Cracked Not Broken, Surviving and Thriving After a Suicide Attempt.  His story is a remarkable testament to the strength of the human spirit and a reminder for us to the love the life we have.

Over 350 people came out to support the gala

My Family: Mike, Crista Bateman, Margaret Goleash and bro in law Frank

Me and the gals: Kristin Detterline, Marisa Magnatta, Rosemary Connors, Vasiliki Tsiouris, Erin Como, Justin Pizzi, Alyssa Frick and Christie Mandia

Garden Logan, Noel Zayas and Megan Smith

Caryn Hersch and Vickie Nomiddle

Danielle Hankin, Regina Tuchinsky , Alexander Hankin, Katie Griffin, Katie Griffin Casting & Production (Thank you Katie for producing the film about my story, how you got those photos of me with a perm is a mystery.) and TJ Tarrant

Thanks to Katie Griffin on this video. It played at the event, but I never made it public because it’s painful to watch. Plus OMG that chin I have. Anyway, the takeaway is
we all matter. Love yourself and make a difference. How do you do that, know you matter, even if you’re in emotional pain. Get help, reach out and volunteer. What I didn’t mention in the video is after I got sober (loving myself), I volunteered for many different organizations. It’s great to have a purpose, and to make a difference. Get Out of the House, and you’ll get out of your mind. (Stinking thinking we do alone can kill us.) http://katiegriffincasting.com/

Marilyn Russell, Jaimi Blackburn, Ron Blackburn and Eric Sales.

Denise Fike does Illustrations

Garden Logan, PR of AFSP and Shelly Leaphart-Williams, Board Members of AFSP Philly

Eric Allen Smith III and Allen T

Megan Heaton

Dennis and Sue Schaeffer (Sue and I met in Spanish Class in College in 1996)

Joan Rivera, Laura Burkhardt, Matt Clifford and Carrie Minelli

Jill Rizen and Kory Aversa

Briana Louise Sposato – Thank you for the incredible photos you took of moi and for my new re-vamp of PCC launch.

Jimmy Kazanjian and Lisa Gaudio with friends

Keith Leaphart, Replica Creative, Stacey Kracher, Brandon Morrison and Tung To, ToBox Shoes

Currently located on 19th Street, Center City shoe store and accessories, ToBox is moving to 1822 Chestnut Street in December.

Thank you AFSP, and all my friends for making this event a huge success. Hope to see you on January 7, 2017

Thanks to Mole Street Productions, who did an amazing job with the production of the event from video, to audio to lighting
The Loews Hotel

To all those who donated items for the silent auction.

Plus check out more pixs from last year on Philly Mag.

Good Sunday morning. Earlier this week I attended Zarwin Baum Fashion Touchdown. Titled that because it was an event created by Zarwin Baum, a Center City lawfirm client of mine; and conceptualized by Stacey Kracher. The first event happened at Boyds with

Mike Jerrick and Alex Holley as co-hosts, which they have done every year since. Vie came next, great venue, delicious food and this year it was held at The Ben Franklin Ballroom at 9th and Chestnut Street. Lately the BFB has been a hotspot for events with Finely Caterer’s handling the food. This year the fashion were curated by Nicole Miller featuring her Fall 2016 Fashion line and the proceeds benefited Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region.

Mary Dougherty, Mitchell Kaplan, Zarwin Baum and Nicole Miller

Marcus Allen CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region (Fashion Touchdown benefits Big Brothers/Big Sisters) and Kim Crawford

Malcolm Jenkins and Morrisa Jenkins

Samantha Trasatti and Costa Miller

Todd Herremans, Elizabeth Herremans, and Matt McNally, Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern PA Board member

Denise DiSimone, Senior Vice President, PNC Bank and Wendy Hamilton, GM Sugarhouse Casino

Gary DeVito, Zarwin Baum, Jessica Kiefer (recommends their new fall drink – Pecan Maple Manhattan), DelFrisco’s, Rebecca Sollosi, Sommelier Del Frisco’s and Rodney Mcleod, Eagles Safety

The Eagles wore custom-made suits from Robbini Bespoke, and accessories from ToBox Shoes and Rock Avenue Bow Ties.  

Sarah and Chris Maragos

Megan Nicoletti, Mark Nicoletti, vice president and principal at Philadelphia Suburban Development Corporation.and Gabriella Salcedo

Erica Lee and Rodney McLeod Jr., safety for the Philadelphia Eagles

Pedro Gomes and Paul Pereira

Ted Schaer, Zarwin Baum, Lauren Blood, Triskeles Inc. and Julie Clark

John Colabelli, Publisher of Philly Style Magazine, Lauren Colabelli and Cosmo DeNicola, Soul Football

Kimberly Sturgis, Former Gator Cheerleader, Wife to Caleb Sturgis, Group Fitness Instructor, Entrepreneur and expecting

Morrisa Jenkins

Even the press was hot

Nicole Cashman and friends catching the action

Check out new mom Elizabeth Herremans

Swanky Connor Barwin’s

gal Laura Bausher in a slinky Nicole Miller dress.
Perfect for the holidays. These days the metallic look is hawt.

New dad Brent Celek is rocking his best Justin Timberlake look on the catwalk

But the style winner of the evening was Todd Herremans rocking this trending ‘do. He told me his wife did the braiding. At the end of the fashion show each of the Eagles players participated in selling their jersey’s which would be personally signed to the winner.

Many jersey received 5 figured sums including Todd’s which sold at $1900

as well as Trey Burton’s here with winner Lauren Colabelli.