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Photos: Blingo to CureDuchenne from disco ball, to bling to Ed Rendell

CureDuchenne,
a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds research to find a cure for
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, hosted it’s first Blingo to CureDuchenne event on May 3 at 7.30pm at the Hyatt Regency. Presented by Bernie Robbins and Thrive Gaming LLC, Blingo
is an elegant evening of bingo and bling with celebrity guests and
prizes. Celebrity guests include DJ Zeke Thomas, Maria Papadakis, Dr.
Jennifer Caudle, Marisa Magnatta, Cory Wade Hindorff, and Ed Rendell.
Gov Ed Rendell
  CureDuchenne, a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds research to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, hosted 300 people,
including Philadelphia’s top business and community leaders, who enjoyed an
elegant evening of bingo and bling with celebrity guests while raising
more than $175,000 to support the most promising research projects aimed
at treating and curing Duchenne.
Honorees Wayne and Kimberly Kimmel. 
 Singer-songwriter Sarah Burgess, a contestant on American Idol season 6, sang “Run Away,” a song she wrote for her 7-year-old brother and other boys who live with Duchenne. DJ Zeke Thomas kept the energy going as he spun tunes during Blingo. Sarah’s showing off her Cure Duchenne skirt.
Marisa Magnatta and CNN Health Expert Dr. Jennifer
Caudle.

The event honored local entrepreneurs and philanthropists Wayne and Kimberly Kimmel. Former Philadelphia Mayor and Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell and Rakia Reynolds (above) from Skai Blue Media were the Blingo master of ceremonies. CNN on-air health expert Dr. Jennifer Caudle; The Preston and Steve Show’s Marisa Magnatta; and The Monday Morning Quarterback’s Andrew Brandt enthusiastically called blingo while guests, dressed in their finest bling, won amazing prizes donated by local businesses.

 Mark and Bridget Schneider.
Morton and Marcia Kimmel.

Avram Hornik and Kari D’Amora.
Rich and Rachel McCurdy.

Steven and Dawn Levi.

Rebecca Hassom of Bernie Robbins Jewelers.
Randi Sandler and Amy Paul.

 Devkumar Gupta who donated $10,000 to the cause

Kristy Rosenberg and Jeff Tubbs.

Scott Bohrer and Kim Bohrer.

 

 The Skai Blue Media Team
 Thanks to PhillyChitChat’s Mike Hirata for shooting CureDuchenne for us.
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Photos: Citrin Cooperman hosted their 4th annual “Citrin de Mayo”

On Monday, May 5th Citrin Cooperman hosted their
4th annual “Citrin de Mayo” celebration at Square 1682 at the Hotel
Palomar. Guest enjoyed Mexican inspired hors d’oeurves and cocktails
while networking with some of Philadelphia’s top movers and shakers.  

Partner Alan Mandeloff, Carl Weiss of Cozen O’Connor and Lou Schienfeld of The Museum of Sports
Sharon Pinkenson of The Greater Philadelphia Film Office, Mark Carrow,
Managing Partner of Citrin Cooperman’s Philadelphia Office, and Nancy
Glass of Nancy Glass Productions

Square 1682 recently launched their Spring Menue
Guest enjoying the festivities “Citrin de Mayo” style!
Randyl Case, marketing manager at Citrin Cooperman and Jimmie Richards
Partner Mark Carrow, Roger Braunfeld of Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld,
Christopher McGill of East River Bank and Pamela Zimlin also of Royer
Cooper Cohen Braunfeld
Jeff Spotts from Prophecy Asset Management and Brad Weaver of First Niagara Commercial Finance
Partner Kevin Ryan, Ben Cross, Cherylle Corpuz, Tony Frick and Bill Finnegan
Mike Zulawski and John Finley of TD Bank with Partner Mark Carrow
Director Michael Zyborowicz and Philip Amoa of McCarter & English. Michael was recently named to the Philadelphia Business Journals 40 under 40 list and will be honored at the 2014 Awards
Chuck Dowds and Jesse Daniels of Creative Financial with Partner Kevin
Ryan and Frank Coulson of Barclays Wealth & Investment Management

Jason Mandel, Geoff Gross, Randyl Case, Ian Michael Crumm and Megan Smith of Brownstone PR

Citrin Cooperman is a  nationally recognized
full-service accounting, tax, and consulting firm with locations
throughout the Northeast that provides a range of attest, assurance,
tax, business advisory, valuation and forensic accounting services to
clients across the globe. Citrin Cooperman’s daily mission is to enhance
the businesses and personal lives of our clients through expert advice
and enthusiasm for building long-standing relationships. Finding
innovative solutions is what drives our professionals and helps our
clients succeed.

To learn more visit our website at www.citrincooperman.com and be sure to follow the firm on Twitter and Facebook.

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CHIP KELLY STOPS BY JEREMY MACLIN’S BIRTHDAY PARTY

Friday night I stopped by Philadelphia Eagles Jeremy Maclin at Prime Stache in Old City.
to wish Jeremy Maclin a happy birthday.

Jeremy invited me to take some photos. I said who would you like to pose with his defensive line:
Evan Mathis and Jason Kelce 
Jay Amin, Meesh Merlini, Drew Carballo (hosted the party for Jeremy), Marissa Frommer
 
A few ladies were on hand
This was a low key, laid back party. I appreciate the invite, especially to hang out and catch up with everyone, so I didn’t work hard to catch everyone’s name. What I did notice is a team that enjoys each others company. In years gone by I’ve photographed many private players parties, and they were crazy, some drama filled. This was a bunch of friends really enjoying each others company. Chip Kelly arrived near midnight, after a night of draft picking, something I really didn’t understand until this year when I followed Michael Sam’s draft pick. 
Chip and Jeremy spent a good amount of time chatting; he no doubt noticed the healthy food being served and the size of the cake created by Sweets Bake Shop. Chip’s whipping this team into shape. All the players told me that they are working out, conditioning and getting plenty of sleep.
Chip has the players wearing sleep wrist bands to measure their sleeping, and making sure everyone gets plenty of rest. Recently there’s been a lot of studies on the importance of sleep, and this is not lost on Chip.  It seems that all the players are making appearances at local charities in the area, as well as supporting each others ventures; follow my twitter to see which events are coming up, many of them being golf outings.
Gervase Peterson, Andrea Martin, Ray Martin, 
Gervase’s company Burnz is one of the sponsors for 
Road to the Red Line Classic Celebrity Golf  Tourney Hosted By Riley Cote & Brian Propp
6/6/14 6PM

  Former Miss Philadelphia 2013 – Francesca Ruscio and Laura Traub
Jacky Wright and Cassandra Wright (she recently launched Chosen, her apparel line.)
DJ Arun spinning
Mike, Brittany Conner, Nick Albater
There were a few other player who arrived in waves, but after about an hour I put my camera away cause as a photographer/guest I could tell it was time. So there are no Riley Cooper & Chip Kelly pics, and a few others folks who came in singing and high fiving their friends.
I do want to say is how great is it that out of all our professional sports players, the Eagles seem to stay in the off season. They open business’, buy homes and support our charities. Thanks.
Danielle Cohn and Marisa Magnatta (not pictured Christie Honigman, who was getting me a diet coke, then ran into a friend to chat.)
Quarterback Nick Foles (L) and some players. You know I don’t really watch sports, but it’s on my bucket list this year to change that.

Impressive wing span of Brent Celek

Elizabeth Dee and Todd Herremans (newly engaged)
 
Arthur Scena, Drew “The Mayor” Carballo , Jason Kelce (Is his nickname Bear?)

Sam Tarlo (cousin), J Jones, Marcus Harris (New York giants), Lesean Mccoy (Don’t call me shady now that DeSean is gone), Connor Barwin (Hes making an appearance Saturday night at the International House Gala. I’m running a contest for tickets HERE.), Bernard Hopkins (light heavy
weight champ. He and his wife Brooklyn are in my May PhillyMag column this month.), Jeremy Maclin, The Mayor, Brent Celek

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TICKET GIVEAWAY IN HONOR OF THIS SATURDAY’S 53rd GLOBAL GALA

TICKET GIVEAWAY IN HONOR OF
THIS SATURDAY’S 53rd GLOBAL GALA
International House Philadelphia celebrates
the exciting flavors, vibrant colors and rhythmic sounds of Brazil during the
53rd Global Gala: Colors of Brazil, on Saturday, May 17th, at 37th and
Chestnut. In conjunction with the Gala, “From Rio to Brotherly Love” art
exhibition open now through June. After the Gala, IHP hosts an outdoor
Brazilian Barbeque with live music and a Capoeira Show on Saturday, June 14th.
 All three events are designed to celebrate a country on the rise with
close ties to the Philadelphia region, while raising funds for a
special housing scholarship for a resident advisor from Brazil. For more
information, or to purchase Gala tickets, please call (215) 387-5125 or visit ihousephilly.org/globalgala.
To celebrate this
Saturday’s 53rd Global Gala – we’re giving away a 1 Year Family
Membership to International House Philadelphia. Enter to win in the
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Contest runs until Friday,
May 16th at 12 a.m. 

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Should you be unable to attend the gala, but wish to show your support, click here to make a contribution in support of the
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UNITED TIRE & SERVICES, unite together to form a more perfect Union

 A few weeks ago I traveled out to the Mainline to attend a marriage of tire business in order to serve you better, as well as to remain strong as a unit. A group of 17 independent tire stores in the Delaware Valley has united against big box retailers and national tire dealers to form United Tire & Services.

 

 By
joining forces, this group of tire dealers and auto repair facilities
is able to offer the consumer the most competitive pricing on big name
brands like Goodyear and Michelin – while still providing the high level
of customer service expected from a local center.

 All the locations will keep the same owner/operators, who are equity
owners in the overall group, as well as the same management and
ASE-certified staff. Each owner lives in their local community, and
“each store will be dedicated to contributing to their local community’s
economic development… we expect employment to increase across the
network by over 10%.”
David Neff, Neff Associates

In honor of this exciting venture United Tire & Services made a donation of $5,000, as well as a percentage of proceeds from
opening day sales to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), an
organization close to their hearts. MADD is the nation’s largest
nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving and underage
drinking. The donation will be made in the name of Ian Mann, a mechanic
from the Downingtown location who was tragically killed by a drunk
driver.

 “We are now able to compete and win with every major national tire
center chain without compromising our mission to not only meet our
customers’ expectations but to exceed them,” said Ken Sylvester, United
Tire & Service president.
President Ken Sylvester (2nd from left) and other United Tire owners cut the ribbon.
 UNITED Tire & Service is a network of 17 tire and auto repair
facilities throughout the Delaware Valley, locations include: Ambler,
Colmar, Concordville, Downingtown, East Caln, Feasterville, Havertown,
Lower Merion, The Main Line, NE Philadelphia, Phoenixville, Quakertown,
Rosemont, Southampton, West Chester, Willow Grove and Wilmington, with
more to come.
 For more information on United Tire & Service please visit www.unitedtire.com. And make sure to stay connected on Facebook.
Plus check out this story at Philly.com & pixs from AKIRA SUWA / Staff Photographer

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LINKS & MORE PHOTOS: WENDY WILLIAMS IN PHILLY, SPRING AWAKENINGS AT STRATUS LOUNGE

Oy still running behind, I’m so sorry. This week I will catch up. I had to see my family this weekend. Thanks for your patience.

 WENDY WILLIAMS WAS IN PHILLY ON FRIDAY – READ ABOUT IT IN MY COLUMN ON
PHILLY.COM
SPRING AWAKENING AT STRATUS
VASILI TSOURIS lAURA bURKHARDT AND KRISTIN DETERLINE

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Photos Komen Race for the Cure – Philadelphia – Mother’s Day 2014

 

 

Susan G. Komen Philadelphia
Susan G. Komen Philadelphia®
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Tony Goldwyn & The PA Innocence Project, ZAC POSEN AND DAISY DAY plus Jon Bon Jovi at “Night of The Broadway Stars”

Crazy busy this week in Philly, if I haven’t gotten your event up don’t fret I will be placing them next week too. These are links to my stories in my media outlets.
 Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s popular Daisy Day and
 Saks Fifth Avenue Fashion Show this year featured Zac Posen. Read about it in my column at Philly.com HERE (BTW the flowers were by Beautiful Blooms, lighting and sound by Eventions, Creative Group inc – event planning, and Vlahos PR)
 Read about Jon Bon Jovi at the Convenant House Gala on Wednesday night. Read about it in my Philly Mag Column HERE 
(Skai Blue Media – PR)

Kenneth Moton has been hitting the social circuit. See where he was last Friday night, here in my PhillyMag Column
(Eventions light and draping, Evantine Designs tables and flower, Cashman & Associates PR and event planning)
Tony Goldwyn fetes the Pennsylvania Innocence Project, plus chat on his TV show based on the PIP
Check out the story in Molly Eichel’s Philly Gossip in the Daily News
Plus photos were in the printed edition of the Daily News
(I’ve shot this client event for 3 years)

That’s my photo from last year’s event. Bread & Butter Productions- event planning. (I’ve shot this client event for 3 years)

 Pick up Philly Style Magazine for my full page shot of Miss Jill Scott. Love, love it. Thanks to the PSM for bringing the photo alive. (the photo credit is teeny weeny on the left side in the margin. It’s where all the glossy mags put them too.)

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TICKET GIVEAWAY: LGBT Pride Awareness Night this Saturday

TICKET GIVEAWAY: LGBT Pride Awareness Night this Saturday
Share to Win Front Row Seats to “Out with the Soul,
Champions for Equality” Philadelphia Soul Arena Football on Saturday,
May 10 at 6pm at the Wells Fargo Center.  Come be part of this
historic night that will be televised nationally on CBS Sports Network!
 For tickets, go to www.PhiladelphiaSoul.com/pride.
Win Two Front Row
Seats + On-Field Passes
(tickets will be
held at will call)

WHO: Philadelphia Soul vs. New Orleans arena football
game
WHAT: “OUT with the Soul, Champions for Equality” presented by
Amtrak, the first ever professional football LGBT Awareness
Night.
WHERE: WELLS FARGO CENTER
WHEN: Saturday, May 10, 2014 Kick-off @ 6PM

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Party Pixs: The Gesu Gala 20th Anniversary Celebration.

Gesu School, a national trailblazer in the mission school model, held their8 th annual gala, Growing Greatness, on Thursday, May 1 at the the Kimmel Center. 

 

  • An inspiring performance by the Grammy-award winning ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock and the Gesu Gospel Choir

Gesu notables: Carter Sims, Bryan Carter, Marie
McCormick, and Pat McCormick.

  • The presentation of the Gesu Spirit Medal to Mrs. Elizabeth R. Moran and Rev. Neil Ver’Schneider, S.J.

    • Chris Osborne and Jeanne Wood of the Gesu School.

    The gala co-chairs were Marie & Pat McCormick, Jenn & Carter Sims, and Lindsey & Mark Wolfington, who with the gala committee created an awesome event for everyone.

    Lindsay Wolfington, Carter Sims, and Mary Beth Erdel.
    Gesu Spirit Medal Winner: Father Neil Ver’Schneider,
    Carter Sims, Jen Sims, Lindsay Wolfington, Marie McCormick,     and Pat McCormick.

    Musicians Jeff Byrne and Rob Williams.
    Gesu Students Andrea and Mya.
    Jerry O’Grady and Anne Ewers, President and CEO of Kimmel Center

    Teacher Leya Hinton flanked by students Tyree and
    Kharon.
    Amy Brenner, Tyrone Myers, and Sarah Brenner.

    The Gesu Gospel Choir.

    Nitanju Bolade Casel.
    Aisha Kahlil.

    Dan McCormick, Meghan McCormick, Terry Connors, and
    Karen Connors. 

    Bryan Carter President of
    Gesu School.

     Sean Carter and Dee Carter.

    Cheryl Nichols and Joan Carter.

    Last year the
    gala helped raise more than $340,000 for students at Gesu, where young
    people from some of the city’s poorest neighborhoods get a chance at a
    brighter future.
    The school’s alumni boast a 90% on-time high school
    graduation, as compared to 64% for the School District of Philadelphia.
    Learn more at www.gesuschool.org.

    Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors!
    The 25th Century Foundation / 
    The Buck and Rogers Families
    Anonymous
    Mrs. J. Maxwell Moran
    Thanks to Mike Hirata for shooting this for PhillyChitChat.com