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Party Photos: Young Friends Winter Gala A Royal Affair

The Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art held a black tie affair in honor of Treasures from Korea: Arts and Culture of the Joseon Dynasty, 1392-1910. This full-scale survey is a rare opportunity for American audiences to see some of Korea’s artistic masterpieces and runs through May 26.

The party was in full swing when I arrived, as I had been at Valley Forge casino shooting the CHOP event with Rob Base. That weekend I photographed 13 events between Thursday and Sunday, and somehow this was slipped through the cracks of being posted. Here it is.  Stephanie Searles and Jenna Pellecha
 Diedre Sawinski and Ernest Poon, co-chair of the evenings galal
 Mike Delbene (is excited for the Mann Music Center Gala on June 25 with Diana Ross) and David Lanza
 Adam Bartles and Lisa Carosella
 Justin Jeffers, Tim Engelke and Lauren Lynch
 Joseph Soler and Mandy Buhle, loved the Korea art exhibit. Was different then they expected, very dramatic and beautiful.

Treasures from Korea: Arts and Culture of the Joseon Dynasty, 1392-1910
March 2, 2014 – May 26, 2014

 Michelle Northova and Danielle Green
 Jill Betters, 2012 Sexy Single, and Philadelphia Crossteam Coalition with Phil Consuegra, Director of Development Penn Charter.
 Brian and Karen Kelley. They were thrilled to be out and about, as they just had a baby 8 months earlier, and this was their first time leaving him with a sitter.
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Michael and Liz Grimaldi struck a dramatic pose as I was being ushered out the door at Midnight. Everyone was headed to the afterparty at Level 33 at the Loews Hotel, except moi as I was tired from a long day of shooting. I hit up the Broad Street Diner with Ian Crumm, who was on the Young Friends of the Art Museum committee.
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Updated Lineup for Modell’s Sporting Goods Opening Day: Phillies vs. Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Updated Lineup for Modell’s Sporting Goods Opening Day:
Phillies vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
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Broadcast:      NBC10, Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, SportsRadio 94WIP and WTTM 1680 AM (Spanish). Modell’s Sporting Goods
Opening Day pre-game ceremonies will also stream live on
www.phillies.com.  Additionally, the NBC10 Welcome Home Phillies special will air from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. 
Traffic:           
Motorists are reminded they can log on to
www.511pa.com,
www.511nj.org
 or call 511 from any phone before or after the game to check traffic
conditions on major highways surrounding the Sports Complex. A vast
option of transit services is also
available; for a SEPTA schedule please visit www.septa.org.
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Standing Room Only tickets will go on sale at noon at the First Base Ticket Windows.
 
Phandom:        Fans are encouraged to check-in using the

At the Ballpark, Citizens Bank Park’s official mobile app! Fans can also follow the action before and during the game via @Phillies on
Twitter, also featuring in-game “tweet your ticket” and other special opportunities. Plus, check out MLB.com’s
At Bat App for lots more.
7:00 a.m.         
Majestic Clubhouse Store opens. Hot off the press: Issue 1 of the 2014 Phillies Magazine featuring new Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg. Also: Check out

What’s New at Citizens Bank Park this season in food and concessions!
 
1:00 p.m.         
Citizens Bank Way Opening Day Party! Features entertainment, food and drinks. Free to all fans. Plus, live performance by
Go Go Gadjet.
1:13 p.m.          Phillies batting practice.
(1) Modell's Sporting Goods CBP Commemorative Banner (April 7)1:35
p.m.          All gates open. All fans will receive a Citizens Bank Park Commemorative Banner,
compliments of Modell’s Sporting Goods.
 
2:00 p.m.         
Special guests take the stage on Citizens Bank Way!
2:13 p.m.         
Brewers batting practice.
3:13 p.m.         
Line up on 10th Street! Fans who have not yet entered the ballpark gates are invited to line up on 10th Street and cheer on the
2014 Phillies as they make their “Leadoff Walk” into the ballpark – escorted by the
Cardinal O’Hara High School Marching Band.
3:22 p.m.         
Fans inside the ballpark are urged to be in their seats for a must-see pregame ceremony! The 2014 Phillies will make their grand entrance into Citizens Bank Park from a 10th Street Leadoff Walk. Providing the music as the players walk the
red carpet will be the Fralinger String Band.
3:34 p.m.         
“Philadelphia Pride” and “America the Beautiful” will be
sung by the Philadelphia Boys Choir and Men’s Chorale, as
representatives from all of the Armed Forces including the Pennsylvania
Army and Air National Guard unfurl a large American flag.
State flags will be carried onto the field by Philadelphia Police and
Fire Department personnel.
3:40 p.m.         
Introductions … Brewers
3:44 p.m.         
Introductions … Phillies
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p.m.          National Anthem: Performed by
Jacquie Lee, the Colt’s Neck, NJ native who was runner up on the top-rated NBC show
The Voice.
3:53 p.m.          The United States Navy Parachute Team, the
Leap Frogs, will parachute onto the field delivering the first balls.
4:00 p.m.         
The first ball: Thrown by a representative from Modell’s Sporting Goods, along with a surprise Phillies alumnus.
4:07 p.m.         
Play Ball!
5th Inning           Be on the lookout…the
Phanatic and phriends perform a live rendition of the “What’s The Phanatic Say” music video.

*All of the above events are subject to change, weather and wind permitting.

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PHILLIES PUP RALLY AT THE PARK

Thanks to my beau Mike Toub for covering the Phillies Pup Rally, while I took part in Philly’s Tech Week’s tour of Innovated operations in Philly. More of that later.


 Dozens
of dogs in all shapes and sizes will show their Phillies spirit at this
family-friendly event held in partnership with Friends of Schuylkill
River Park
and the Pennsylvania SPCA.

 
 Led by the Red Phanatic, canines dressed in their Phillies finest will parade around the park, with the best-dressed dogs to be awarded special
prizes.

Co-hosts for the day: 98.1 WOGL’s
Valerie Knight
 SportsNet’s Amy Fadool
 The Winner!!

 Look at the progress of the “Boardwalk” for pedestrians to make it to Bartram Gardens.

Then Mike made his way to Rittenhouse Square to see what was happening.

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ABOUT WED NIGHT: Mark Nadler performs “I’m a Stranger Here Myself” at the Prince Music Theater After Party

Mark Nadler in I’M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF Musik from the Weimar and Beyond
Mark Nadler (c) with Patty Riffkin, Myra Segal, Mark, Alice Kachvalian and Dane Kolibaba of the audience members at the afterparty. I should say fans, because like me they were blown away by his performance, and masterful story telling which transported us back to a period in Germany between the two World Wars, where life was grand, and musical. 

Seraphina Ferraro and Julius Ferraro- the brother and sister tell me they loved Mark Nadler’s production. “It shed light on the bohemian era lifestyle of the time that we don’t normally hear about.
Diana Pavel, Santo DiCondina and Marsy Binder enjoyed the production, which took Mark nearly 4 years to write. Not only was it entertaining, but it was educational as well.
 
James Duggan and Thom Cardwell. “The ending was a big surprise, on the level of “The Crying Game”, but we’re sworn to secrecy.
Larry Cohen and Barry Gutin of Brulee Catering.

Delicious food, with a great presentation

Jan DeMarzo and Dorothy Wilson – Love it, and would see it again. (Which she can as it runs til April 12.)
Karen Lotman, Producer (President at Karen Lotman Productions), Mark Nadler and David Schweizer, Director

Rosie Langabeer, Mike Toub and Vena Johnson. The gals are both in the production. Mike enjoyed it, he loves cabaret, especially a well acted, well sung production. Go see Mark Nadler at the Prince Music Theater. You won’t be disappointed.
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Party Pixs: “Game of Thrones” inspires Duvel USA and Ommegang Brewery creation of Fire and Blood Red Ale

Season 4 of HBO’s hit series “Game of Thrones”
gets underway Sunday, but it’s not the kind of show anyone should
undertake lightly. For the full “Game of Thrones” effect, HBO is doing
its best to simultaneously keep you informed and take away all your free
time by way of a weekend-long marathon of the show’s first three
seasons.

Duvel USA and Ommegang Brewery have introduced Game of Thrones, Fire and Blood Red Ale which

they debuted at Iron Abbey in Horsham last week to fans of the show as well as to Ommegang Brewery.

Owen and Stephanie get into the spirit

 Yikes, don’t try this at home.

 

 Italo Serpa, Igor Serpa, and Gustavo Souza.
 Danielle Amat and Glen Jaeszhke.
 Dennis and Toni Muir
 Best Dressed: Stephanie

Duvel USA and Ommegang Brewery’s Fire and Blood Red Ale: Was named after the motto of House Targaryen, Fire and Blood is inspired by
Daenerys Targaryen and her three dragons, Drogon, Rhaegal and Viserion.
To celebrate the rebirth of dragons, three different labels were created
by the Game of Thrones visual effects specialists, each depicting one
of Daenerys’ feared dragons. Randomly distributed amongst the cases,
each case will contain all three bottles.

Rui Lucas General manager of
Iron Abbey and Leslie McDonough Marketing Manager at Duval Beverage.

Teresa Ruiz, Rachel Vollmer,
and Regina Murray.

 Mark Blanton, Scott Toth, and Chad Ackerman.
Stephanie Fryling and Alycia
Thomas.

 
The beer went on sale March 31, in time for the debut of Season 4, Fire and Blood and is available at local stores. Pick up a case for Sunday’s premiere.
 Another winner. WOW he looks great.
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Thanks to Mike Hirata for shooting this client event for PhillyChitChat.com

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Rags & Thread Can Customize Your Denim – Read All About It….and the Kickstarter Party

 Last week Rags & Thread held a Denim Kickstarter campaign Kickoff Party at Stratus Lounge

Nearly 100 people came out in support of the kickstarter event, and heard about the various levels of membership

Get a pair of custom denim jeans for $90 on our Kickstarter campaign! (Ian’s wearing a pair – here with his Glammie and Mom.) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1832693254/customized-premium-demin-by-ragsandthread
Check out more photos of the event here on my Philly.com column. 
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“Live with Kelly & Michael”, 6ABC Adam Joseph and viewers of 6ABC

Yesterday I headed to the  “Live with Kelly & Michael” show in NYC with 6ABC Adam Joseph, Clear Channel’s Nicole “Nik the Web Chick” Michalik.,Kristy Sevag (SevagPR)
and Mike Monsell, VP / CSD at WPVI. It was fun to go inside the studio, as I had been a paparazzi at their stage door for many years when I photographed celebrities in NYC btwn 2007 – 2010

 and 60 viewers of 6ABC. Nearly 20,000 people entered the contest to secure a spot. Very impressive.
 Kristy Sevag (SevagPR) team is checking in the guests at the meeting spot, Sugarhouse Casino

 Adam was our host, and what a great guy, he made muffins for everyone and handed them out. Sweet.

  He chatted with everyone, signed autographs and posed for selfies.
We’re lined up at the ABC Studio in NYC and I had to put my SLR away. The following are from my new phone the Samsung Note 3.
There’s Gelman. He is a no nonsense guy. He’s telling us how to applaud.
Everyone is into Social Media now. The future is now. At the show you’re allowed to photograph with your phones. People are not too insane about it, and it’s not obtrusive, I was probably the worse person doing it – LOL. NO FLASH PLEASE!
The studio is very intimate, Kelly and Michael are seated nearby by and you can check out all the nooks and crannies, and nuances of what they are saying.
Daniel Radcliffe was the first guest. He’s appearing in the new movie Frankenstein, and on Broadway.
Seriously Nick Cannon, that “leopard” hair? During the commercials Kelly and Michael chat and pose with many of the audience members. It’s very nice.
 After the show Michael and Kelly were getting ready to do an interview with Adam when Adam’s brother Hank called. Kelly chatted with him for a bit. They met before. It was cute. This freed Michael up to pose with the fans.
 
 Then the interview, which will be aired today on 6ABC at 4PM.
Rumor has it that Michael is going to do double duty at GMA and his own show. Guess he’ll have to jet to the studio by 9AM as it’s at 68th and Broadway, and GMA Studios are at 44th and Broadway.
Photo Credit: David Russell/Disney-ABC Domestic TV – That’s me in back row 3rd from right.

I’ve photographed Kelly Ripa several times; once one of my shots was in Us Magazine. It was from this event I went to.

 Thanks to 6ABC for inviting me to join them on the jaunt to see “Live with Kelly and Michael”
So fun with Adam Joseph and Clear Channel’s Nicole “Nik the Web Chick” Michalik
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Photos: Luke Palladino Plans To Open Namesake Restaurant On Hot East Passyunk Avenue (& Live There Too!!)

Luke Palladino is an established restauranteur is South Jersey, and is excited to announce that he is opening a new concept in Philadelphia, Pa. The restaurant is to be a fine dining establishment (Italian, steak, seafood) with a liquor license on the hottest street in Philadelphia, East Passyunk.
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 Situated near the intersection of Broad Street and Passyunk Avenue, the restaurant will take over the space previously occupied by the restaurant Colombo, which was destroyed in a fire in August 2012.   Recently Passyunk Avenue Revitalization Corporation (PARC) lead by Sam Sherman Executive Director, bought the property as part of their efforts to improve East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District – PARC has leased the building to Palladino.
The new restaurant will be situated at the new “Gateway to Passyunk” Plaza, which undergoes construction in June 2014, with a completion date of September 2014, in plenty of time for the November 2014 grand opening of Palladino.
Palladino’s represents Luke’s first restaurant in Philadelphia itself. His other restaurants are:

Luke Palladino Harrah’s Resort (opened 2011), 200 Seats, Upscale Italian, Atlantic City, NJ
 This restaurant will feature lunch and dinner service daily, as well as a late night bar scene, with indoor seating for 80 and outdoor seating for 40. The restaurant has a secure parking lot directly across Broad Street, valet parking, easy access from a Septa station, and is within easy access from Lincoln Financial Field, Citizens Bank Ballpark, and the Wells Fargo Center.

 Luke’s Kitchen & Marketplace (opened 2012), 120 Seats, Casual/Quick Serve, Atlantic City, NJ at one of my favorite places to stay, Revel Resorts.

 
  Luke Palladino Catering (opened 2010), Full Service Catering Operation, Linwood, NJ

  Luke Palladino Seasonal Italian (opened 2013), 80 Seats, Upscale Italian, Linwood, NJ
 

Palladino (l) is no stranger to the Philadelphia area, and has been looking to open a restaurant here for quite some time. Throughout the years he has also participated in several charity organizations including PAWS and Vetri’s Great Chef’s Event. He plans to relocate to East Passyunk with girlfriend and marketing manager Kristine
Kurilko. PARC the landlord
will renovate two apartments upstairs into one for the couple. Luke
wants to not just open a restaurant but be part of the East Passyunk
Avenue community, as well as the community at large! He will engage in events, take part in festivals (first up The Flavor’s Festival April 26, which I’ll be photographing, as well as his opening party in November 2014),
engage with the civics and neighbors and really become part of the hot and happening East Passyunk neighborhood!!
(Media requests may be directed to: Aversa PR kory@aversapr.com (215) 840-9216)

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KELLY DRIVE AND MLK DRIVE 2014 ROAD CLOSURES

Philadelphia Parks and Recreation

2014 M.L. King Drive Event Closures tentative
Day Event Time

 April 5, 2014 MLK Drive Seasonal Weekend Closure Begins 6 AM to 5 PM

April 6, 2014 Hot Chocolate 5 and 15K 6 AM to 11 AM

April 12, 2014 Walk Against Hunger 6 AM to 11 AM

 April 13, 2014 Dash For Organ Donor Awareness 6 AM to 11 AM

April 19, 2014 Run for Clean Air 6 AM to 11 AM

April 22, 2014 UCP Run/Walk 7 PM to 8:30 PM

April 26, 2013 Out & Back 4 Mile Run 7 PM to 8:30 PM

April 26, 2014 Sandy Rollman 10K 6 AM to 11 AM

April 27, 2014 March For Babies 6 AM to 11 AM

 May 3, 2014 MS Walk 6 AM to 11 AM

May 11, 2014 Race for the Cure 6 AM to 11 AM

May 17, 2014 RAPCS Bike & Hike @Black Road 6 AM to 11 AM

May 18, 2014 ADL Walk 2 PM to 5 PM

June 1, 2014 US Pro Bike Race 6 AM to 3 PM

June 8, 2014 Oddyssey Half Marathon 6 AM to 12 PM

 June 8, 2014 Strides for Stroke Walk-a-thon 6 AM to 12 PM

June 15, 2014 Run For Your Life 6 AM to 12 PM

June 21, 2014 Philadelphia Triathlon – Sprint 7 AM to 2 PM

 June 22, 2014 Philadelphia Triathlon 7 AM to 2 PM

 July 4, 2014 July 4th Celebration 6 AM to 12 Midnight

July 19, 2014 Back on My Feet 24 hour 10 AM to 10 AM

July 20, 2014 Back on My Feet 24 hour Until 10 AM

August 9, 2014 Fun Run 7 AM to 11 AM

August 17, 2014 National Veterans Wheelchair Games 6 AM to 11 AM

 August 30, 2014 MIA Concert 6 AM to 11 PM

Last Sunday of August August 31, 2014 MIA Concert 6 AM to 11 PM

September 13, 2014 Undy 5000 6 AM to 12 PM

September 21, 2014 Rock n Roll Half Marathon 6 AM to 12 PM

September 28, 2014 The Parkway Run 6 AM to 12 PM

 October 4, 2014 Step out for Diabetes 6 AM to 12 PM

October 5, 2014 Suicide Prevention Walk 6 AM to 12 PM

October 11, 2014 Walk for Parkinsons 6 AM to 12 PM

 October 19, 2014 AIDS Walk 6 AM to 3 PM

October 25, 2014 Domestic Violence Awareness Walk 6 AM to 12 PM

October 26, 2014 JDF Walk To Cure Diabetes 6 AM to 12 PM

October 26, 2014 MLK Drive Seasonal Weekend Closure Ends 6 AM to 5 PM

November 2, 2014 Race For Hope 5K Run/Walk 9 AM to 12 PM

November 8, 2014 Y12 K Walk/Run 9 AM to 12 PM

November 22, 2014 Philadelphia Marathon 8K & Kids Run 9 AM to 12 PM

November 23, 2014 Philadelphia Marathon 9 AM to 2 PM

November 27, 2014 Thanksgiving Day Parade 9 AM to 2 PM

The above special events are held on M.L. King Drive in addition to the Drive’s normal closures for

recreation activities on Saturdays and Sundays 6 AM to 5 PM, lower portion of M.L. King Dr.

from Eakins Oval to Sweetbriar Dr. reopen to traffic at 12 Noon between April and October


2014 Kelly Drive Event Closures tentative

Day Event Closure Time

April 1, 2012April 6, 2014 Flick Horvat Regatta Partial 6 AM to 5 PM

April 15, 2012April 13, 2014 Flick Horvat Regatta Partial 6 AM to 5 PM

April 19, 2014 Kerr Cup Partial 6 AM to 5 PM

May 6, 2012May 4, 2014 City League Championship Regatta Partial

May 10, 2012May 8, 2014 Dad Vail Partial 11:00 AM

May 11, 2012May 9, 2014 Dad Vail Partial To
May 12, 2012May 10, 2014 Dad Vail Partial 6:00 PM
May 17, 2012May 15, 2014 Stotesbury Regatta Partial 11:00 AM

May 18, 2012May 16, 2014 Stotesbury Regatta Partial To

May 19, 2012May 17, 2014 Stotesbury Regatta Partial 6:00 PM

 June 2, 2012June 7, 2014 International Dragon Boat Festival Partial 6 AM to 5 PM

1st Sunday of June June 3, 2012June 1, 2014 US Pro Bike Race Full 7 AM to 3 PM

June 24, 2012June 22, 2014 Philadelphia Triathlon Full 6 AM to 11 AM

July 4, 2014 Welcome America Partial Lower 24 Hours

July 4, 2014 Independence Day Regatta Partial 10:00 AM

july 5, 2014 Independence Day Regatta Partial to

2July 6, 2014 Independence Day Regatta Partial 6:00 PM

September 16, September 2012 21, 2014 Philadelphia Distance Run Full 6 AM to 12 PM

October 6, 2012 October 4, 2014 Dragon Boat Regatta Partial 5 AM to 5 PM

October 13, October 2012 11, 2014 Navy Day Regatta Partial 6 AM to 5 PM

October 16, October 2012 19, 2014 AIDS Walk Full 8 AM to 11 AM

October 27, October 2012 25, 2014 Head of the Schuylkill Regatta Full 6 AM to 5 PM

October 28, October 2012 26, 2014 Head of the Schuylkill Regatta Partial 6 AM to 5 PM
 November 4,November 2012 2, 2014 Race for Hope Partial Lower 8 AM to 9 AM
3rd Saturday of November November 17,November 2012 22, 2014 Philadelphia Marathon 1/2 & 8K Full 7 AM to 3 PM

3rd Sunday of November November 18,November 2012 23, 2014 Philadelphia Marathon Full 7 AM to 3 PM

Dad Vail, Stotesbury, and Independence regattas are multi-days closures – starting Thursday after AM rush hour and remaining closed until Saturday around 6:00 PM.

Full closure means that the entire length of Kelly Drive – from Eakins Oval to Ridge Avenue / Lincoln

Drive – is closed.

Partial closure means that only a section of Kelly Drive is closed – generally from Fountain Green

Drive (south) to Strawberry Mansion Drive (north).

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Video & Photos: PATTI LABELLE Makes an Appearance at Keven Parker’s Soul Cafe One Year Anniversary

Legendary PATTI LABELLE Makes an Appearance at Keven Parker’s Soul Cafe One Year Anniversary at the Reading Terminal Market on Friday afternoon.

 Arriving at 3PM for her 12PM to 3PM appearance, all was forgiven as Patti looked flawless
In her white coat, stylish brown hat and the cutest purse. Here she is with good friend, KeVen Parker owner of Soul Cafe as well as Ms Tootsie’s on South Street.
Patti greets the fans, making her way over to the Cafe to thank them for coming, she talked about what a good friend KeVen Parker is, as well as his mom. Then she belted out one of my favorite songs.
BTW Patti LaBelle, flawless even without make up on.
Then head on over to Philly.com to see another photo I took.