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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
Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/phillygossip/Tony-Goldwyn-fetes-the-Innocence-Project.html#qwfPZ1FsErUVUQF3.99
Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/phillygossip/Tony-Goldwyn-fetes-the-Innocence-Project.html#qwfPZ1FsErUVUQF3.99
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)
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.)
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.
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
Seats + On-Field Passes
(tickets will be
held at will call)
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
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
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.
- Cocktails and dinner reception by Garces Catering
- 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.
McCormick, and Pat McCormick.
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.
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.
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.
Karen Connors.
Bryan Carter President of
Gesu School.
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.
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.
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
Thanks to Mike Hirata for shooting this for PhillyChitChat.com
Just in its second year, the South Street Spring Festival welcomed
nearly 40,000 attendees, topping last year’s attendance by approximately
10,000. All day long, a great crowd strolled South Street, but around 5
p.m. near the South Street stage, the festival hit a crescendo with
this flash-mob wedding proposal.(uwishunu)
SOUTH STREET SPRING FESTIVAL
PHILLYDOTCOM OUT AND ABOUT COLUMN
PHILLYMAG.COM COLUMN
(PM combined both the Ritt and SS festivals on one page)
RITTENHOUSE ROW SPRING FESTIVAL
PHILLYDOTCOM OUT AND ABOUT COLUMN
Sunday OUT! Equality Forum on
PHILLYDOTCOM
FAIRMOUNT PARK CONSERVANCY GALA in my Philly Mat – The Scene Column
Chris Matthews and the Nutters were in the house
Jewelry designer to the stars Loree Rodkin (c) was in town this
week, accompanying her friend Cher who performed at the Wells Fargo
Center on Monday night.
Her glamorous pieces range from $5,000 to $400,000 and are available at high-end retailers and her own stores internationally
Tuesday night Lindy Snider (r), a long time
friend of Loree’s (c) and her son Garrett Snider (l) hosted a dinner (catered by the Vetri Foundation) and shopping experience in
her honor at Saks Fifth Avenue in Bala Cynwyd.
She brought along some of
her jewelery for sale, the likes of which have been worn by
Elizabeth
Taylor, Beyonce, Madonna, Philly’s own Eve, Gwyneth Paltrow, and
Cher with her look-a-like bff Loree. She also designed the jewelry worn
by Michelle Obama to the
inaugural ball in January 2009, which is now deposited in the permanent
collection of the Smithsonian Institution.
Created by 13th Street Cocktail Company
The jewelery ranges from $7,500 up to $48,000. 10% of the proceeds went to the Flyers Charities.
Donna O’Brien, Beautiful Blooms, Loree Rodkin, Randi Edeleman, Marketing Director at Saks Fifth Avenue
Garret Snider, Tamar Olitsky, Lindy Snider, Carol Tamburino, Guest, Hope Cohen, Anne Hamilton, Guest
Wendy Rosen with beautiful earrings
The dinner was intimate, and delicious, catered by the Vetri Foundation.
The table setting was exquisite by Beautiful Blooms, and the draping was done by Eventions.
The women brought their well dressed pocketbooks (as my dad would say.)
Zarwin Baum and Fresh Smiles Ring in Cinco de Mayo by Raising Money for Children Following their Dreams
-Monday, May 5, 6-8p.m.-
Philadelphia, PA – Zarwin Baum DeVito Kaplan Schaer Toddy. P.C.
will celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Chima Steakhouse on Monday, May 5 from
6-8p.m., by raising money for the Fresh Smiles Foundation – an
organization that helps children with special talents, skills, or
interests pursue their dreams in spite of financial difficulties. Guests
will enjoy a Mexican-style fiesta of beer, wine, food, and networking
with special guests, including 93.3 WMMR’s Preston and Steve Show host,
Kathy Romano, and producer, Marisa Magnatta. Tickets can be purchased
for $40 in advance at http://bit.ly/Qnih9E or for $50 at the door.
will celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Chima Steakhouse on Monday, May 5 from
6-8p.m., by raising money for the Fresh Smiles Foundation – an
organization that helps children with special talents, skills, or
interests pursue their dreams in spite of financial difficulties. Guests
will enjoy a Mexican-style fiesta of beer, wine, food, and networking
with special guests, including 93.3 WMMR’s Preston and Steve Show host,
Kathy Romano, and producer, Marisa Magnatta. Tickets can be purchased
for $40 in advance at http://bit.ly/Qnih9E or for $50 at the door.
In 2010, Kathy Romano, Megan
Reshetar, Robin Gupta and Zarwin Baum Shareholder Gary DeVito formed
Fresh Smiles to benefit children who can’t afford to pursue their
dreams. By providing funding to access resources otherwise unavailable
to them, Fresh Smiles hopes to help children utilize their special
talent or skill and recognize a better future is possible. For more
information on Fresh Smiles, visit http://www.freshsmiles.org.
Reshetar, Robin Gupta and Zarwin Baum Shareholder Gary DeVito formed
Fresh Smiles to benefit children who can’t afford to pursue their
dreams. By providing funding to access resources otherwise unavailable
to them, Fresh Smiles hopes to help children utilize their special
talent or skill and recognize a better future is possible. For more
information on Fresh Smiles, visit http://www.freshsmiles.org.
Zarwin
Baum is happy to continue their support of Fresh Smiles after winning
$15,000 for the Foundation this February, courtesy of Firstrust Bank’s 2nd
Annual Philly’s Business First Awards. The Business First Awards
provide a platform for companies making a difference in our community.
While the award guidelines stated that the winning firm should ‘split’
the winnings with a local charity, Zarwin Baum donated the full amount
to the Fresh Smiles Foundation.
Baum is happy to continue their support of Fresh Smiles after winning
$15,000 for the Foundation this February, courtesy of Firstrust Bank’s 2nd
Annual Philly’s Business First Awards. The Business First Awards
provide a platform for companies making a difference in our community.
While the award guidelines stated that the winning firm should ‘split’
the winnings with a local charity, Zarwin Baum donated the full amount
to the Fresh Smiles Foundation.
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Founded
in 1960, Zarwin Baum DeVito Kaplan Schaer & Toddy, P.C. is a
full-practice law firm that currently maintains offices in Harrisburg
and Philadelphia, PA, Marlton and Jersey City, New Jersey, and
Wilmington, DE. To learn more, visit www.zarwin.com.
in 1960, Zarwin Baum DeVito Kaplan Schaer & Toddy, P.C. is a
full-practice law firm that currently maintains offices in Harrisburg
and Philadelphia, PA, Marlton and Jersey City, New Jersey, and
Wilmington, DE. To learn more, visit www.zarwin.com.
The International House is exhibiting photos of “Daniel Gafanhoto: From Rio to Brotherly Love” Recently IH had the opening party for the exhibit in keeping with the theme of the 53rd Global
Gala: Colors of Brazil,
James M Papada, Chair of the Board and Tanya Steinberg, President & CEO of International House
Louis Padulo and Erik Nordgren
Camila DeMattos, Saba Pasha and Jessica DeSabato
A fine-art photographer who works digitally,
Daniel Gafanhoto photographs and processes cityscapes in a very personal way, as a demonstration
of the places he has lived and visited. He believes that a place can show a lot
about a person, sometimes even more than a portrait, and feel that the ways
cities influence people are more striking than an individual character alone.
Nadia Kunz and Diane Litten
James Phimister, Justin Miller and Bill Parker
Gary Baker, Faith Tucker and Joel Grantham
Sean
Stoops and Javel Saudades
Stoops and Javel Saudades
International House Philadelphia’s 53rd Global Gala: Colors of Brazil is
channeling the rhythm of Carnaval for its main event on May 17th, and
there is no better time to celebrate this amazing country! In the past
year alone, Philadelphia took part in a Brazilian trade mission, which
successfully brought new Brazilian business to our region while
introducing Brazil to our historic city of Brotherly Love. With a direct
flight from Philadelphia to Brazil on US Airways starting this year,
its not a moment too soon as Brazil will host the World Cup this summer,
and in two short years, the Summer Olympics. Brazil has long been the
jewel of South America, and now it is opening itself up to the rest of
the world.
channeling the rhythm of Carnaval for its main event on May 17th, and
there is no better time to celebrate this amazing country! In the past
year alone, Philadelphia took part in a Brazilian trade mission, which
successfully brought new Brazilian business to our region while
introducing Brazil to our historic city of Brotherly Love. With a direct
flight from Philadelphia to Brazil on US Airways starting this year,
its not a moment too soon as Brazil will host the World Cup this summer,
and in two short years, the Summer Olympics. Brazil has long been the
jewel of South America, and now it is opening itself up to the rest of
the world.
On Thursday, April 24, 6-9pm, at PECO’s Energy Hall (2301 Market
Street) five (5) prominent Philadelphia thought leaders took part in
‘Sounding the Horn: A Crossfire Discussion on Gentrification.’ Over the
course of three (3) rounds, these leaders covered everything from the
history of gentrification and its effect on identity formation, to
tackling whether gentrification is a necessary step in urban
revitalization. Structured in a debate format, the audience was given
the opportunity to choose which speaker gave the best arguments, after
each round, via tweeting #SoundtheHorn
Brian Howard, Adam Leiter, and Otis Bullock
Moderated by Brian Howard, News Editor at Philadelphia Magazine (or as I like to call him, my boss),
the discussion was modeled after the rapid-fire pace of ESPN’s ‘Around
the Horn.’ Panelists included: Otis Bullock, Executive Director of
Diversified Community Services; John Chin, Executive Director of the
Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation; Maya Francis, freelance
writer on gentrification topics; Penelope Giles, Executive Director of
the Francisville Neighborhood Development Corporation; and Gilberto
Gonzalez, author and noted designer.
the discussion was modeled after the rapid-fire pace of ESPN’s ‘Around
the Horn.’ Panelists included: Otis Bullock, Executive Director of
Diversified Community Services; John Chin, Executive Director of the
Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation; Maya Francis, freelance
writer on gentrification topics; Penelope Giles, Executive Director of
the Francisville Neighborhood Development Corporation; and Gilberto
Gonzalez, author and noted designer.
Joe Willard and Caitlin Park-Davidson both of the
People’s Emergency Center.
People’s Emergency Center.
The event was hosted by The Emerging Leaders of People’s
Emergency Center, a volunteer group of young professionals who are
committed to PEC’s mission of nurturing families, strengthening
neighborhoods, and driving change in West Philadelphia.
Emergency Center, a volunteer group of young professionals who are
committed to PEC’s mission of nurturing families, strengthening
neighborhoods, and driving change in West Philadelphia.
‘Sounding the
Horn: A Crossfire Discussion on Educational Outcomes’ was the second in a
series of conversations around global issues that affect our
communities. The first ‘Sounding the Horn’ took place in the Fall of
2013, and focused on educational outcomes, the ongoing conversation
regarding public vs. charter schools, and how we prepare our young
people to compete on a global level.
Horn: A Crossfire Discussion on Educational Outcomes’ was the second in a
series of conversations around global issues that affect our
communities. The first ‘Sounding the Horn’ took place in the Fall of
2013, and focused on educational outcomes, the ongoing conversation
regarding public vs. charter schools, and how we prepare our young
people to compete on a global level.
John Chin and Rachel Mak.
“#gentrification is no one neighborhood’s problem. It’s a city problem.” John Chin #soundthehorn
Penelope Giles, Executive Director of the Francisville Neighborhood Development Corporation and Maya
Francis.
Francis.
Penelope Giles: #gentrification started at the beginning of our history. Look at what happened to the Native Americans. #soundthehorn
Panelist Gilberto Gonzales.
Is the answer to #gentrification mixed-income housing, tax protection for the poor and increased involvement in policy? #SoundtheHorn
Panelist Otis Bullock.
Why are ‘luxe units being built on Lancaster Ave and University High students displaced? #soundthehorn
Panelist John Chin, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation
Penelope Giles stresses that For a neighborhood to stay vibrant, it must have economic diversity.
#soundthehorn
Panelist Maya Francis doesn’t believe that gentrification deserves the negative reputation that it is sometimes connected with it. Gentrification should be something everyone is involved with, the community at large should be involved in any of the changes that go on in the neighborhood.
To learn more about People’s Emergency Center, visitwww.pec-cares.org.
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| Tiffany Tavarez and Megan Smith, Brownstone PR | Thanks to Philly Chit Chat photographer Mike Hirata for capturing this event for us. |
I’m very preoccupied with the flooding photos today, tweeting etc. So I thought I’d share them with my PCC readers. I know you’re not all on Twitter or FB. Is that true?
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Yesterday at Noon across the street where I live – 2400 block of Pennsylvania Ave