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******************** PS Last night the Utley’s were spotted at Osteria enjoying dinner during the rain out of the Phillies game. It’s good to have a back up plan.
Last week Kendra G from The Beat 100.3 hosted the third annual Philadelphia Eagles Joselio Hanson Birthday Party at G Lounge (2nd Annual Coverage Here). This year DJ Aktive and singer Marsha Ambrosius were in the birthday mix as their birthdays were a few days before, making the theme of the night “3 in 1 Birthday Bash.” Many of the Eagles came out to celebrate Hanson’s big day including Michael Vick (see shot in my One Shot Philly Mag Column), LeSean McCoy, DeSean Jackson, Vince Young and Jon Dorenbos. Kendra G and Steph MoJackiem Wright and Reggie Barry. Jackiem’s mom recently wrote a book about her life with the Black Mafia.
Not looking over her shoulder Lindsay Furman, Will Welch, Sean Edwards, and LiFu look alike Lianna Christine When she’s not selling houses realtor Sherine Griffin is looking fly on the scene. Status Philly’s Michael Morrow with a friend Kristyn Aldrich and Adrienne A Diaz is planning to attend the “Cool Kids Go Back To School Party” at Recess on Thursday at 11. I refuse to even utter those words cause it means I have to put on long pants sometime soon and look for my mittens. I guess hand bands are coming back in style. The CW’s Kharisma McIlwaine Carmena Ayo-Davies, 3BG Marketing Solutions, and the gal who put together tonight’s party. Her next big event is “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” on Sept 9. camouflage Kendra G gets down with DJ Aktive’s traveling bandRyan Dorsey and DJ Aktive. Both working Recess into freenzy on the weekends. LeSean McCoy on the right. Nice watch! DeSean Jackson and Joselio Hanson. As I was leaving I ran into Julie Dorenbos and Jon Dorenbos. Who I had just seen at the Hamels Diamonds and Denim event a few hours earlier in a completely different Susie Celek and Julie Dorenbos at the Hamels Foundation Diamonds and Denim Gala.
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I know they were upset with a few people who tried to break the story early, but I think that everyone truly wanted them to succeed. I’m sorry to see them go, but am happy they own the building and will still have a source of income. I hope they pop up somewhere else soon. That was a tough spot.
Cole and Heidi Hamel’s on the red carpet at their annual fund-raising event Diamonds and Denim that funds The Hamels Foundation. The foundation gives thousands of dollars to schools in Philadelphia and children in Africa. The 3rd annual event was held at the Crystal Tea Room in the shadow of City Hall and was attended by over 850 people.
This year the event was organized in house by their Director of Operations, G-N Kang, and an army of volunteers who did everything from control the press, check in guests, crowd control and everything in between.Press, the press came out in droves to cover the event, as well as VIP guests, celebrities as well as Cole’s teammates. What do you wear to the Diamond and Denim Gala, well jeans and diamonds; the event is a dress down, jeans and laid back event like the Hamel’s seem to be. (pix from Fox 29)
Heidi Hamel greets Jimmy and Johari Rollins to the event. Note it’s a gala and these folks are serious with the theme Diamonds and Denim. Tonight the Hamel’s guests were decked out in Tiffany’s jewels.
The Hamel’s Foundation has given over $400,0000 to local schools including $200,000 given to 17 Philadelphia public schools through their charity foundation this year. Many of the ladies who walked the red carpet had their make-up and hair done by Joseph Anthony Retreat Spa and Salon in Glen Mills, Pa
Tricked out with a jeweled Phillies shirt, Fox 29’s Jennaphr Frederick interviews Heidi on the red carpet. Heidi says the Hamel’s Foundation is about giving kids hope, hope for a good education and hope for the future.
In the future these two will be man and wife, Krystal Campbell and Ryan Howard. Later in the evening Krystal would win a pair of jeans from Wayne Shulick & Brett Perloff’s Denim Habit. Under 2 chairs at each table there was a coupon for a free pair of jeans. There were surprises like this through out the night.Last week Janet and Vince Papale appeared at the PHS Pop-up Garden at 20th and Market to do an informal signing of their new book “Be Invincible in Changing Times: A Playbook for Winning No Matter What Life Throws at You”. Janet tells me that after Labor Day they will be doing a full on press tour and sighing.
6ABC’s Bachelor Reunion: Alli Travis, Jackie Gordon, Jesse Csincsak, Ann Lueders, Gia Allemand, Tyler Vermette, Chris Lambton, Craig Robinson, and Gwen Goia
The other first couple of baseball: Jen Utley glowing as she looks over at husband Chase Utley. I love this photo. This is the first time I’ve seen them since I pondered on twitter 11 weeks ago while editing my photos that I thought Jen was glowing and pregnant at the unveiling of their
Tammy Jean sporting her painted on Kerry Ann Smith, About Face II jeans.Then it was up to the cocktail party for me with some of the nearly 850 guests. I’ve never seen the place so packed. Next year it’s probably going to be held at CBP. (1st year it was held at The Please Touch Museum, 2nd year at Union Trust)
Playmate Erica Smitheman and Fox 29’s John Bolaris
The Three Nerds tell me that they’ve adopted Zach Seidman to become The Four Nerds (although there are only 3 nerds in this photo).
Nicole Cashman, Nigel Richards, Chuck Peruto, Nadia and Jimmy Maransky, Jane and Chris Cabott. Chris’ client and studio wizard Ken Lewis and hip hop mega-producer played drums on Jay-Z and Kanya West’s “Watch the Throne” CD. (Hmm my new pocket camera didn’t do such a great job on this shot. I should read the instructions.) This is Nadia’s first public appearance since the birth of her baby a few weeks ago. She looks fabulous.
The silent auction was off the hook – 14k gold baseballs signed by your favorite Phillies. I brought a couple G’s with me but the generous folks bid way above my bank. But I was happy for the foundation which earned nearly $500,000 for the entire night.The room was set up similar to the way Philly Style Mag set up a few weeks ago, with the stage on the right side of the room. I think this should be standard for Crystal Tea Room because it gives it that much more space, especially for this party with 850 people. I don’t recall another sit down dinner with that many people. Most everything went very smoothly, as there was more than enough extra hands on deck to direct people and assist them. What was sad was when Heidi and Cole spoke the room never quieted enough for folks to hear the message. Primarily it was to thank them for their support, and the message of hope for the children the funds would go to.
The live auction was on fire with auctioneer Michael Barkann,
host, Comcast SportsNet with a pennant signed by the 2010 Phillies. Bam Margera’s squeeze Tammy Palumbo was in a major bidding war to win this item, but in the end it went to someone who bit $3,500. Heidi and Cole did not take a passive role at the event, they got right in there assisting at the auction, visiting their guests and posing for photos. And Heidi did it all in heels and 7 months pregnant.
I really wanted this awesome item: 5 balls signed by the Five Starter Pitchers. I was out bid by $7,100
Susie Celek, Mike Toub and Julie Dorenbos.
All the Phillies were friendly, posed for the fans. Above the line for Chase Utley formed to the right, as Jen in the back waited patiently. (For the last time people the Utley’s do not live in Haddonfield, N.J. Please leave that family alone.)
HughE and Celebrity Apprentice Erin Elmore. Thanks to Daniel Burke for taking my photo. I don’t think I’ve ever been in any of the magazine photos under party pictures. My head is kinda pointy. Yeah I’m gonna drop this in right here cause Sept 1 is coming up and I really have to start getting the word out about my advertising packages. Every month I say I’m gonna hit the bricks, and well the time is now. Email me for info Buzz@phillychitchat.com One of the benefits of advertising with PhillyChitChat, if I see you out you get a live link. Plus your business will be seen by over 100,000 people a month. My stat counter is at the top of the page and keeps track of the last 30 days of readers.
Martina McBride was very entertaining with her country classics. Some folks danced in place, many sang along. After wards their was a meet and greet, and when she headed to her limo, she signed for a few fans outside.
Taken with my new camera/video. I think it came out pretty good cause I was a good 100 feet away. It’s a Canon.
Reid Rosenthal (Bachelor show) and Miss USA 2009 Kristen Dalton. Susan Sorrell Makeup lounge was in the mezzanine of the Wanamaker Building, the ladies could come down and freshen up, or as the case seemed to be on their way to the after party at Zee Bar. (This was taken with my SLR Nikon)Sabrina Tamburino and Maria Papadakis. A few people wore their own diamonds like Maria sporting a beautiful diamond necklace on loan from her mom, or Sabrina sporting ALink and a bracelet from Bernie Robbins. (This was my Canon)
Ron Zausidsky and Marisa Magnatta. Marisa is sporting I Hate Steven Singer diamond earrings and necklace. Here’s a shot of us at the store trying them on. A few years back Marisa borrowed a diamond watch from Steven Singer, and OMG lost it in transition. She was in a dog cage, literally, cause that’s what he made her do sit in a dog cage for the entire 4 hours that WMMR’s Preston and Steve was on the air. (Canon)
Tamar Olitsky and daughter Shaina Olitsky sporting Jeff Kellmer jewelry. Have you been to the new restaurant Scarduzio inside the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City, which the Olitsky’s are partners with Scarduzio.
As I wrote in June the Phillies are going to need a nursery. Above Stephenie and Kyle Kenrick enjoy gifts from the Hamel’s Foundation, which were also given to the Ryan Madsons, and the Chase Utley’s.
Karin Annerhed and Vince Harris just got back from their wedding and honeymoon in Greece. Sigma Sound’s Michelle Miller attended and said the wedding was beautiful, as well as the setting. Karin tells me she is working on the 3rd Annual Syle Wars happening on Oct 2, 2011
The party was beautiful, the centerpieces were lovely, and these were some of the gifts for the VIPs. Check out my other coverage of the night on Fox 29 (Did you know Cliff Lee & Hunter Pence are going to be the Oscar & Feliz of the Phillies?) and on Philly Mag.
This blog entry is sponsored by the restaurant Table 31. (Thanks for advertising with me.) A whole bunch of Bachelor folk enjoyed cocktails & snacks at Table 31 the night before the Hamels event. The boys went on to party at Rouge and Franklin Mortgage, while the girls returned to their rooms at the Omni Hotel over looking Independence Park.
gone are the cocktail tables and now communal tables, a smaller counter and it’s much roomier. 136 South 15th Street
Click on this to get the details. So funny the chick in the window. This doggie treat truck is usually in South Jersey, but I guess it trekked over here to attend a doggie festival or something.
If you’re familiar with the Standard Hotel in NYC, it looks like the building they are building at the base of the Ben Franklin Bridge is going to be very similar.
This bus depot in Chinatown
is going to
become Soho Noodle House soon. Hmm I wonder if it will still operate as a bus depot, it’s not like people were waiting inside, they just picked up tickets and went curbside.
Just a fun picture. I gave him a buck. It used to be my tradition to give everyone a buck when I first moved to town, but now there’s a musician on every corner. i’d go broke.
random
Matthew Izzo mans his store at 111 S 12th St. Philadelphia, PA 19107. You need to check out his shop. They also sell Nigel Richard’s line of 611 clothing.
Kobe Hot Dog at Sampan. I know I was just there last week, but I went back. Any suggestions of new restaurants I should try out?
Oh Falafel House on Chestnut is getting a liquor license. I have no idea why since they close every night by 8PM. Seems silly especially since they open at
but maybe they really are going to open at 10PM according to this sign on their door?
The Help is a 2009 novel by American author Kathryn Stockett. It is about African American maids working in white households in Jackson, Mississippi during the early 1960s. The novel is told from the point of view of three narrators: Aibileen Clark, a middle-aged African-American maid who has spent her life raising white children, and who has recently lost her only son; Minny Jackson, an African-American maid whose back-talk towards her employers results in her having to frequently change jobs, exacerbating her desperate need for work as well as her family’s struggle with money; and Eugenia “Skeeter” Phelan, a young white woman and recent college graduate who, after moving back home, discovers that a maid that helped raise her since childhood has abruptly disappeared and her attempts to find her have come to naught.This past weekend, the National Association of Black Journalist (NABJ) finished up a week long convention in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. over 3,000 journalists from around the country met at the Pennsylvania Convention Center for confrences, workshops and mentoring. On Saturday the NABJ held a mini film festival which including a Q&A with Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding Jr, and director Anthony Hemingway for the movie “Red Tails” about the Tuskegee soldiers from WWII, by George Lucas; coming out January 20, 2012. There was also a screening of the movie “The Help” written by Kathryn Stockett and starring Viola Davis, which comes out Friday August 10, 2010. There was a panel discussion with over 800 attendees that saw the film.
Viola seemed distant, but now that I read today’s NY Daily News I understand why. She’s in the middle of adopting “We don’t have any children [together], but we’re about to adopt a baby,” Tennon spilled to E! News at the Beverly Hills premiere of Davis’ new film, “The Help.”
The crowd wants to meet Kathyrn Stockett and Actress Octavia Spencer.
Kathryn Stockett answers a question on why her book isn’t eligible for a Pulitzer, is hysterical.
My 4th appearance on Fox 29 Philadelphia. I think I’m getting better. I cover Red Tails and The Help, although I think I could have explained it a bit better.
I still have a little more practicing in the mirror, and some of my peeps on TV are helping me out.
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Another spectacular year for QFest wrapped up in July. (I’m running a little behind with some of my postings though)
Two Sunday’s in a row there were VIP Brunches held at Mixto with actors, directors and worker bees at TLA as well as the QFest staff. Above is Carol Coombes, Managing Director of Philadelphia QFest, , Mickey Boardman, Paper Mag, Thom Cardwell, Development Director of QFest and Michael Musto, Village Voice
The closing night party at Trust
Stephen Carlino and Dennis Fee. This duo is buying up Camac Street. They own Tavern on Camac, and this past year they bought Uncles.
Vitamin Zero snappers
Pearl the oldest volunteer in all the land. I think she’s been volunteering for the film festivals for all 17 years
Tahara and Bonita get engaged at QFest Closing Night Party
Pierre Robert announces the winners of the festival, with Claire Brown Kohler, co-owner of TLA Videos.
Join the hottest guys in the region as they descend to Voyeur Nightclub in August 12, 2011 for an all “Boys of Summer” night swimsuit party. Live performances on stage, a hot body contest with great prizes and our hot Lifeguards will be on hand to help you enjoy the party.
My friend Marty gets a refreshment. Marty was laid off of his chemist job this year when his company moved to North Jersey. He’s taking the time to travel the world, and is currently bird watching in Belize. So jealous. If only I could get my time management down maybe I would go somewhere where the birds are singing.
And we all lived happily ever after…See you next Year.
This entry also goes along with the entry that was published on Philly Mag yesterday. check for the link at the bottom. There was so much fun to chat about.
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Nothing represents Philadelphia’s dynamic and innovative arts scene better than the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe. Each year during its 16-day Festival, Live Arts brings the most cutting-edge artistic performances from around the globe to Philadelphia, and on its “fringe,” local artists infuse the city with their own wild creativity.
Last year, for the first time ever, Philadelphia’s hottest arts festival joined forces with the city’s world-class restaurants for an unforgettable evening that proved to be the party of the year – FEASTIVAL, a benefit for the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe. Above: Feastival host Audrey Claire Taichman, with event co-chair Tony Forte, and Nick Stuccio, producing director of the festival. learn more> (Source)
Lindsay Piecyk, Anneliese Van Arsdale and Randyl Case above man the door
Tonight’s event was held for the sponsors, media and friends of the Feastival. Besides the mingling and enjoying each others company, it’s a rally to drum up support in an effort to sell tickets, buy ads for the book that is distributed to the 500+ people that will descend on Pier 9 September 14, 2011 for this worthwhile event.
Marie Hill and John Bell, Janis Dental Media. Shhh they’re doing something with Project 21, but it’s a big secret. (I heard the deets and it sounds great.)
Philly Mag Food Editor Jason Sheehan, Philly Mag Foobooz Arthur Etchells and Jackie Baik, Cook. Online enrollment for Cook begins today: Jake Dreyfus and Joel Frisch tell me they are hosting a nationwide contest in search of the “Craziest Work Schedule in America.” We have all seen the crazy, messy, paper schedules with scribbles and crossouts – now let’s see who’s is the craziest! The press release is below and there are more details at http://www.myworkiscrazy.com/.Tony Forte, Michael Braunstein and Sara Hafner. Congratulations to Michael Braunstein as he takes on the role of Local Sales Manager at KYW Newsradio 1060, the Delaware Valley’s only all news radio station for 46 years!
Sharon Tate, Cathy Cosgrove, Michael Solmonov, Cathy Kaman, Leigh Ann Werynski. Solo is on board with Nutrisystem’s Culinary Council. (I once did Nutri-System. It was good, now it must really be delicious. hmm)
Steve Cook and Tom Jordan. Cook + Solo is a Philadelphia restaurant group founded by Steven Cook and Michael Solomonov (Zahav, Percy Street BBQ)
Dr. Steven Larson, Assistant Dean for Global Health Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and a physician who focuses on the social support of immigrants and under-served populations in hopes of improving their health outcomes. Currently he is working on a project that Audrey Taichman is involved with which is Dr. Larson has focused his efforts on Puentes de Salud, a free clinic in south Philadelphia he founded in 2002 to address the needs of a rapidly growing Latino population. and Dr Olan Soremekun, Asst. Prof, Dept of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Patty Leswing, WHYY, Megan Wendell, Canary Promotion and Jill Ivey, Key Pulp.com. I was so distracted taking pictures I forgot to say hi to Megan and Jill – Hi!
Scott Barnes and Randi Sirkin. Director Creative Services at Starr Restaurants. Scott tells me he spends three days in NYC working on the expansion of Starr catering in NYC. First upMarc Chaikin and Sandy Betner. Chaikin Power Tools has a free ground-breaking iPhone app. Check it out on his site here
Philadelphia Daily News Laurie Conrad and Brian Gensler
Passionate dancer Karl Schappell now assists other artists as a curator with The Field, and as an artist with the nEW Festival.
Philadelphia Magazine is also on board as FEASTIVAL’s Media Partner and spotted at the party were Executive Tom McGrath and David Lipson, Philadelphia magazine/Metrocorp president. , which I just returned to last week with a column once a week, and 2 – 3 “One Shots” through out the week. I’m really excited about the “One Shots”, whether it’s a celebrity, Philly Phamous or you, you’ll find those shots on PhillyMag.com at random times through out the week. Plus check out my Feastival column in (You Know I Threw up some of the best shots there) PhillyMag yesterday. And on Friday check back to see The Hamels Foundation Diamonds and Denim shots, as well as tune into Fox 29 Good Day after 9:30AM to see me recap the night with Mike Jerrick and Shenielle Jones.
– Philadelphia athletes: (former lacrosse champ Kevin Finneran, Flyers Scott Hartnell, and more!)
– Former Eagle and inspiration of the film, Invincible, Vince Papale
– Former NBA player and current ESPN analyst Tim Legler
– Reality star and radio host Danny Bonaduce
– Playboy Playmates
– Miss Pennsylvania 2011, Amber Joi Watkins
– and others!
WATCH ME ON FOX 29 GOOD DAY FRIDAY MORNING FOR ALL THE SCOOP, AND CHECK OUT PHILLYMAG.COM FOR THE PHOTOS OF THURSDAY’S EVENT (By the way check out my celebrity shot in Philly Mag today: Here
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Living Beyond Breast Cancer 354 West Lancaster Ave., Suite 224
Haverford, PA 19041 Phone: 610.645.4567
A few weeks ago LBBC held a sponsor cocktail party at Le Castagne 1920 Chestnut Street, with David Hall & Creg Oosterhart and Jennifer & Albert Simmons in attendance and who are co-chairs of the Butterfly Ball on November 12, 2011 in Philadelphia with Maureen & Nathan Doran, and Karen & Christopher Gagnier.
Geoff Harden, Nicole Meyenberg, Assistant Vice President at Fairmount Ventures
Making a difference Jean Sachs,CEO at Living Beyond Breast Cancer and Beth Haas
Mit Joyner, Lynn Marks, Jeanne Marren Egan
Elizabeth McDermott, James McDermott, Peter Perrota and Albert Simmons. Peter, who is an opera singer, lost his wife recently to breast cancer, and entertained the gathered guests. He has lent his support to LBBC as he knows the importance of the services it provides, especially to those who are not in good financial standing.
Jil Blatstein and Jacki Blumenfeld
Brooks, Caroline Kallman Joffe, Rachel Gold all from Govberg Jewelers; For almost 20 years, LBBC has made a mark on breast cancer history and now services over 60,000 women who are in need of breast cancer resources and support. At Club 20, LBBC will announce its plans for a year-long celebration to recognize 20 years of service to women and families affected by breast cancer – using The Butterfly Ball as the anniversary’s official kick off.
This year’s Going Beyond Honorees have had an instrumental impact on the direction that LBBC has taken over the last two decades. Ann Ricksecker, Mark Plamondon, Lynn Marks, Mit Joyner and Lisa Bayard have all served as chairs on LBBC’s board of directors, and their leadership has been evident through LBBC’s innovation throughout its history in the breast cancer movement. LBBC’s very own Jean Sachs, MSS, MLSP, CEO of Living Beyond Breast Cancer, will be presented with LBBC’s top honor: The Founder’s Award.
Kendra G and Steph Mo
Jackiem Wright and Reggie Barry. Jackiem’s mom recently wrote a book about her life with the Black Mafia.
Not looking over her shoulder Lindsay Furman, Will Welch, Sean Edwards, and LiFu look alike Lianna Christine
When she’s not selling houses realtor Sherine Griffin is looking fly on the scene.
Status Philly’s Michael Morrow with a friend
Kristyn Aldrich and Adrienne A Diaz is planning to attend the “Cool Kids Go Back To School Party” at Recess on Thursday at 11. I refuse to even utter those words cause it means I have to put on long pants sometime soon and look for my mittens.
I guess hand bands are coming back in style.
The CW’s Kharisma McIlwaine
Carmena Ayo-Davies, 3BG Marketing Solutions, and the gal who put together tonight’s party. Her next big event is “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” on Sept 9.
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Kendra G gets down with DJ Aktive’s traveling band
Ryan Dorsey and DJ Aktive. Both working Recess into freenzy on the weekends.
LeSean McCoy on the right. Nice watch!
DeSean Jackson and Joselio Hanson. 
As I was leaving I ran into Julie Dorenbos and Jon Dorenbos. Who I had just seen at the Hamels Diamonds and Denim event a few hours earlier in a completely different
Susie Celek and Julie Dorenbos at the Hamels Foundation Diamonds and Denim Gala.
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