Anne Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Katy Perry, Debra Messing, Meek Mill, and a Plethora of Events

Good Thursday morning. The autumn social season is in full swing. I have a client event, gala or opening every day until nearly Thanksgiving. Busy is good, my two PhillyChitChat photographers Mike Hirata and André Flewellen have been booked as well. Last Thursday and Friday we were all booked on PCC client assignments. So happy to have them or only 1/3 of the events you see here and in the media outlets would be covered. Thanks to you for stopping by to check out the photos and stories as well. Pretty exciting I hit 18ks instagram followers this week. It’s huge as I have only been on instagram for 4 years as I never thought it’d be a contender after twitpic – hahaha, Where is twitpic today? OK let’s go and read about Philly gossip.

We are THANKFULLY at the end of a very long, strange, ridiculous presidential election cycle.  Just like every presidential election the stars flood into Philly
for the Get Out The Vote #GOTV. So far this past month we’ve had Ted Danson, Gloria Steinem, Bellamy Young, Sara Bareilles, Al Franken have swung by. Today Academy Award winning actress Anne Hathaway stopped by Temple University, Bryn Mawr college, Ardmore and Phoenixville to GOTV.

This weekend is going to be amazing with Stevie Wonder performing at Coda Friday night. Then in Cyndi Lauper and Debra Messing will be swinging by the Gayborhood making stops at Knock, Woodys, Tabu, and Boxers from 9PM to midnight.  (hopefully I’ll finish my Friday night job to grab a few shots of them). Then Saturday night Katy Perry at The Mann Music Center with an appearance by Hillary Clinton. For more info on some of these events click here

Stevie Wonder: Ticket Distribution: Members of the public interested in attending the concert must RSVP here or by visiting hrc.io/StevieinPA. You will be required to present your confirmation e-mail at the concert.

Katy Perry: Ticket Distribution: Members of the public interested in attending the concert must RSVP here.

You might have read about Karen Hepp moving to M-F morning news at 4 – 6am, and Lauren Johnson is headed to the Good Day Philadelphia Weekend (11/12) (Chris Murphy as you know left for a job in San Diego) at Philly.com. I just learned that Bill Anderson, Karen’s sidekick on the weekends has also moved. he can now be seen M-F reporting on the news and special interest stories for the 6, 10 and 11PM news.

I hung out with the Fox 29 crew on Monday, Halloween. They recreated the Summer Olympics and did a pretty darn good job.
Yes Mike Jerrick really is that crazy. That’s the number one question I get when people recognize me from the show.

Speaking of crazy, Meek Mill has been spotted in Da Club in Philly with wads of cash, and spending some of that cash shopping in South Philly. Today is National Sandwich Day. Check out the two specials above, and how you can help a needy family to boot.

Step Right up: The Union League steps look nearly perfect after being destroyed last week by a guy who wanted the railing
for his scrap yard collection.

Speaking of collection, here’s a collection of events PhillyChitChat photographers shot this week.

Read more at http://www.phillymag.com/the-scene/2016/11/02/academy-ball-young-friends-6th-annual-monsters-ball/#LrdX939zkwavZr7T.99

St. Edmond’s Home for Children 100th Anniversary Gala

The Philadelphia Zoo’s 7th Annual Global Conservation Gala

Donatucci’s Launch Michael’s Giving H.A.N.D. Foundation with1st Annual Golf Outing

On October 19, 2016, Michael’s Giving H.A.N.D. a memorial foundation created for mental health awareness in honor of Michael P. Donatucci, held their 1st Annual Golf Outing at the Union League Golf Country Club! 

130 golfers participated in the event during the day, and nearly 250 guests attended the benefit dinner in the evening. Over $300ks was raised at the inaugural event.’

The foundation was established to spread awareness about mental health. No matter the race or age of the person; how rich or poor they are, it is true that most people who die by suicide have a mental or emotional disorder. The most common underlying disorder is depression, 30% to 70% of suicide victims suffer from major depression or bipolar (manic-depressive) disorder.

More info on Michael’s Giving H.A.N.D.

Thanks to PhillyChitChat’s Mike Hirata for photographing this event

Good super Sunday morning. Get out, no really get out and enjoy this day. I’m going for a walk right now, then heading to Ian and Jamie’s Wedding. What a great day for a White Wedding!
Let’s chit chat Philly Gossip Sunday Morning

No more AMOR at the Philadelphia Art Museum
Unceremoniously the Philadelphia Art Commission has removed the AMOR by Robert Indiana Margot Berg, the city’s public art director, told me earlier this month
that the beloved sculpture would appear at the Sisters City Park and Logan Cafe in 2017, probably with a terrific ceremony.

The Grace Kelly home will not be a public museum.
It’ll be restored and will then can be seen by appointment only especially for visiting Monégasque citizens a family member tells me.
The Prince enjoyed seeing the house on Tuesday, and remarked to those gathered that it was exactly how he remembered it but much smaller.

(BTW Kristin Foote is not my source, I just liked her FB post.)

Philly native and former NBAer Cuttino Mobley stopped by Rumor last night, and posed for a photo with legendary doorman Tee Fish.

Martin Short finally got to perform on the stage of the Academy of Music stage this past weekend, after his show in January at the Academy Ball was cancelled because of nearly 20 inches of snow. He was joined by good friend Steve Martin and they both posed with Alicia Vitarelli who had a cameo in their production.

Dish of the week: Octopus at Fine Palate. Plus get the Baked Alaska for dessert.

I ran a question on my FB page for the best time to cut off trick or treaters. Looks like everyone agrees 8PM.
Monday I will have a post of notables in the best Halloween costumes.

Meet and Greet with William deVry from General Hospital

PARX Casino

(Parx is a PhillyChitChat advertiser)

Last week a very special wedding ceremony took place for  Mix 106.1’s “Chio in the Morning.” and his former wife Shawn. In 2014, the veteran on-air personality divorced Shawn, his wife of 25 years, then headed out west to a gig.

True love prevailed and the couple reunited this year. Chio and Shawn officially got remarried, and two lucky Mix 106.1 listeners brought their fiancés to participate in the ceremony at the Cescaphe Event Group’s Water Works in beautiful Fairmount Park. The post-ceremony celebration took place at the Fillmore with Gavin Degraw and Andy Grammer before their evening performance. Two lucky Mix 106 listeners, who won a contest, were also married at the beautiful fall ceremony – Rich Stillings and Jackie McBride as well as Chad Eli Farrales, who works for the U.S. Navy who renewed his vows with Jennifer Farrales.

The blessed event took place October 19, 2016 live on Fox 29’s “Good Day Philadelphia” officiated by host Mike Jerrick.

Jessica Roomberg, Emmy Award-winner. Executive Producer/Good Day Philadelphia on FOX 29

Mike Jerrick and Jen Fred co-hosted the Chio in the Morning wedding at the Waterworks

Springfield’s Rich Stillings marrying Jackie McBride

Chio

Mike, Chio, Shawn, Jackie McBride and Rich Stillings

Chad Eli Farrales, who works for the U.S. Navy in Levittown, renewed his vows with Jennifer Farrales

Springfield’s Rich Stillings  married Jackie McBride

After the ceremony there was a lovely reception

It’s a real cake

Jackie McBride captures a moment with a selfie

Nik the Web Chick

Congratulations Chio and Shawn

Back on My Feet Gala at The Marriott

Back on My Feet (BOMY) combats homelessness through the power of running, community support and essential employment and housing resources. Operating in 11 major cities coast-to-coast, Back on My Feet recruits members at homeless and residential facilities and begins with a commitment to run three days a week.  The second phase of the program, Next Steps, provides educational support, job training programs, employment partnership referrals and housing resources. Last week BOMY held their annual gala at the Marriott Hotel in Center City

 James B. Broms, Managing Director at Accenture and Chair of Back on My Feet’s Advisory Board, Carol Fromer, Sheila Hess, Phila City Rep, Mayor Jim Kenney and Cathryn Sanderson, Executive Director at Back on My Feet Philadelphia Chapter – ‎Back on My Feet

Back on My Feet Philadelphia honored Constellation and Accenture for their exceptional community service efforts, especially for the cause of homelessness.

“Back on My Feet Philadelphia is excited to recognize the contributions of these organizations and their significance to the development of our program. Both Constellation and Accenture embrace the importance of building a strong, supportive community and meaningful relationships,” said Cathryn Sanderson, Executive Director of Back on My Feet Philadelphia. “Back on My Feet is an organization deeply rooted in community. It’s the force that bridges the socioeconomic gap between our members (those experiencing homelessness) and volunteers, enhances our members’ confidence and self-esteem, and is the motivator to stay on a path to independence.”

Run with Back on My Feet to secure your spot in the the 2016 Philadelphia  Half or Full Marathon today!

Accenture, a national corporate partner of Back on My Feet since its beginning, facilitates a job readiness training program called “Tools for Success” to Back on My Feet members once a month. These educational resources play a crucial role in Back on My Feet members’ preparedness to re-enter the workforce and achieve self-sufficiency. James B. Broms, Managing Director at Accenture and Chair of Back on My Feet’s Advisory Board, shares that, “Alongside Constellation, we share Back on My Feet’s commitment to helping those experiencing homelessness achieve economic independence and transform their lives. Equipping people with the skills to secure lasting work, and in turn making a sustainable difference in the vitality of our communities, is a mission we all stand behind.”

Constellation has recently become involved with Back on My Feet. Their enthusiasm for and engagement in Back on My Feet’s mission since partnering has been impressive. “Constellation is inspired by Back on My Feet’s mission and is proud to support their efforts,” said Gary Fromer, Senior Vice President of Distributed Energy for Constellation. “Their ingenuity and hard work in combating homelessness is something we can all take as an example of the greatness in our community.”

Volunteers: Colleen Murphy, Terri Rivera, Heather Murphy (the new City Hall Tour Director) and Jerry Azarewicz

Chris Massanova, District Sales Manager at AT&T Jim Marino, Race Director at Broad Street Run 10 Miler and the Philadelphia Marathon and Bob Wyliner

There was an extensive silent auction with trips, experiences, dinners, sneakers

and this interesting handmade doll

Perry O’Hearn and his fiance Melissa Magee | 6abc.com wearing the shoe of choice at this event, sneakers.

Marshall Harris and his Darryl Dawkins socks

Alyssa Pomponio and Alex Smith

Zorbey Canturk, Comcast and Kyrsten Kamlowsky, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Dairum Poke and Julius Green