CORRECTION: STATEMENT FROM DEPUTY MAYOR CUTLER, COMMISSIONER RAMSEY REGARDING GIVE RESPECT-GET RESPECT CAMPAIGN
STATEMENT FROM DEPUTY MAYOR CUTLER, COMMISSIONER RAMSEY REGARDING GIVE RESPECT-GET RESPECT CAMPAIGN
Philadelphia, July 19, 2011 – Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey and Deputy Mayor for Transportation and Public Utilities Rina Cutler have released the following statements regarding the “Give Respect-Get Respect” campaign. Deputy Mayor Cutler stated:
“On average, nearly 2,000 pedestrians and more than 400 cyclists are hit by cars each year in Philadelphia. That is equivalent to one pedestrian every four hours and one cyclist every day.
“The City’s ‘Give Respect-Get Respect’ campaign is an educational initiative for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to be more aware and mindful of each other on Philadelphia’s roads. This grant funded traffic safety enforcement and educational program targets all users of our roads. Texting while walking is not illegal, but it is dangerous. We want everyone on Philadelphia’s streets to be aware of both their safety and the safety of others.
“During the campaign, the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) is issuing warnings and citations to drivers and cyclists who have moving violations, bike on the sidewalk or use cell phone while driving. In fact, the City has warned nearly 600 bicyclists about dangerous behavior and more than 100 motorists about distracted driving. Pedestrians may be reminded to be more aware of their surroundings; however, there are no citations issued by the PPD for texting while walking. If a Philadelphia police officer observes a driver, cyclist or pedestrian participating in any kind of potentially dangerous behavior, the officer will remind them to be careful.
“It is important for all Philadelphians to be aware and respectful while using our city’s roads. Everyone should travel safely through our city.”
Police Commissioner Ramsey added, “This is a common sense public education campaign. It doesn’t matter if you’re walking, biking or driving. There are simply too many distractions that take our attention away from what is most important, staying safe and not causing harm to yourself or to others.”
On Christmas Eve in 1927, a baby was left on the doorstep of a theater company with a note attached reading: “Please take care of my baby, her name is Catherine. I can no longer take care of her, I have eight others. My husband is out of work. She was born on Thanksgiving Day. I have always heard of the goodness of show business and I pray to God that you will look after her.” -A Heart-Broken MotherAs a result, Variety Club International (now Variety – The Children’s Charity) was founded by the eleven entertainers who discovered Baby Catherine. Its sole purpose was to help the less fortunate and to lend a hand to various civic and charitable organizations. Variety is a not-for-profit organization that takes pride in providing programs and services to special-needs children.Currently, Variety has over 50 tents nationally and internationally.On a picture perfect Thursday evening afternoon, The Variety Club of Philadelphiahosted their annual gala at the Sheraton Society hell. Variety – The Children’s Charity of Greater Philadelphia has been serving children with disabilities since 1935.Our programs and services are designed to best address the children’s physical, social, medical, educational, and recreational needs without regards to economic status, race, creed, gender, or type of disability.Variety serves children between birth and 18 with temporary and/or permanent disabilities resulting from injury, illness, or congenital conditions. The event included a cocktail reception followed by a silent auction that consisted of golf plays at the many courses in the Delaware Valley, their was also a live auction, and entertainment by the CTO Band.I like this auction item which was a replica of the flag used in the movie Caddyshack and signed by actor Chevy Chase. Attending the gala were Ann Catania of Ten Pennies, past president of Variety, Vincent N. Mariniello and his grand daughter Michelle Conron, Skai Blue Media, Clear Channel peeps: Nicole Michalik and Lorraine Ballard Troy Brown, Jack Brown, Marcia Kahn, Randi Brown and Stacy Brown The Quaker City Mummers Band ushered us all into the dining room. 21st Annual “Stu Bykofsky Candidates Comedy Night,”™Thursday, August 18, 2011An array of candidates for federal and state offices highlight the 21st edition of the “Stu Bykofsky Candidates Comedy Night,”TM a fund-raiser for Variety, to be staged Thursday, August 18th. The … – Get the complete details for 21st Annual “Stu Bykofsky Candidates Comedy Night,”™ Christian White, Maria Lyce Iback and Katie Spencer have all been to the Variety Club camps and enjoyed the friends and skills they learned there. Christina Hughes, Tim Hughes and Amanda Blocklanger converse at the event American wheelchair athlete Amanda McGrory and Kelly Green executive director at Variety Club Dean Nelinsone, Laura Grey, Michael Gray Sr and Michael Gray Jr The CTO band entertained the crowd all night packing the dance floor. There’s our friend Amber Dawson, Glam Luxe. By hosting a number of special events throughout the year (including the Golf Buddies Tournament of Champions) Variety- The Children’s Charity delivers happiness and opportunities to the lives of children throughout the region—one smile at a time. Planned Giving – Variety Philadelphia
The Tim’s, Mike and I headed out to Lancaster on a Sunday to see the beauty of the countryside and we weren’t disappointed I love shooting the Amish in the most polite way possible. I think my fascination with them is the simple way of life I sometimes wish I could live, but I would be bored to death. Who am I kidding. They’re friendly and always give a wave, mostly to each other but this kid waved to me. A few minutes after this the guy behind me tried to pass us both nearly running the buggy off the road. So seriously people don’t visit or move to Lancaster County if you don’t have patience. It was a NJ license plate and I wanted to throttle him. Instead I continued my way to Starsburg to ride the rails. I HIGHLY recommend doing this. So much fun riding a train through the farm fields. You might even get a chance to have Thomas the Train be your engineer. The Tims. They just celebrated 7 years. I love flags. Although this one shouldn’t be touching the ground. Courting fighting frightening So cool I caught the Amish kids in a swimming hole. I didn’t have my long lens, but their black pants and white shirts were all piled on the side. Until next time.
On the same night as the Rittenhouse Square Ball the Young Friends of Rittenhouse Square hold a party nearby. This year it was held across the street at Smith & Wollensky. At 10PM the party rolls across the street to join the tented event to join them for dessert and dance.
I need to clarify something I wrote on Friday. It wasn’t my Cashman assistants fault I didn’t get the names/notebook from her. After a few of my friends asked me why I wrote that I realize it sounded terrible. I could have waited til Monday to do the entry, but since I was on my white party high and it was such a high profile event, I felt it necessary to get the shots and story out. Here at PhillyChitChat I like to chat about the behind the scenes and motivations of creating a blog entry. She takes the notebook, types up the names and then provides them to me. I instead just wanted to get the entry on the books first thing Friday morning. Just because I was working all night, there was no need for her to do it. I didn’t tell anyone, I just thought I would know the majority of the names, which I did. They didn’t say anything either way, but I just wanted to apologize for that mis step. How the event came together etc. The assistant takes the notes and then the powers to be have an idea who was there so then they push certain photos out to certain media outlets, plus the team can hit the ground running the next day with the distribution of the photos to various outlets. The first thing I did when I got home at 2AM, was pull a dozen shots that I thought were perfect for the press ie gossip columns, newspapers and blogs. If I hadn’t have done this entry so quickly I might have caught a few more stories and pictures of interest. But I did. Here’s a few that I overlooked that have been weighing heavy on my mind, cause I’m just that kinda peep. I forgot to mention that one of my favorite bands, and my advertiser CTO Entertainment performed at the event. They had a band in the front where folks were getting their groove on, and they had a DJ in the Delilah’s Dance Den, where everyone was dancing nice and easy. (If you’re an advertiser I always give you a live link to your site.) Also I forgot to mention that the room was set up differently this year with the dance floor and stage set off to the side, on the right. It was a genius idea and every event needs to do it this way. No more walking across the dance floor to get to the other side of the room. I was so darn busy I didn’t seen Nicole Cashman, beau DJ 611 clothing designer Nigel Richards and Lauren O’Dorisio til the very end of the night. Don’t they look spiffy. Sundae On The Plaza: Pack your bags & grab your friends family and co workers. Sundae is moving to Table 31! http://ow.ly/5CNWm
I discovered that my advertisements don’t show up on phones, yes really I just discovered this. Every once and a while I will be slipping in an advertisement that will be “sponsoring” an entry, cause these are the folks that allow me to do what I love to do and bring the events and people to you. I won’t be obnoxious about it with a pop up at or anything, or irritating like an ad before a video. Those drive me crazy. Thanks to Table 31 for being an advertiser. Check out their new menu which includes sushi now.
Video of Bono with fans at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. I had no idea that sometimes celebrities would stop at the gate of the venue to sign for fans. So if you really want to see someone ie Taylor Swift up next etc, give it a try. It won’t happen all the time, but I have seen Bono sign for peeps often in NYC.
Thursday Opa is have a 4th Anniversary party for PhillyChitChat.com The place holds about 80 – 100 people but they are hoping everyone staggers themselves so I am putting this out to the masses. The open bar is 9 – 10PM, but there are drink specials all night long. I’d love to see you. Also just a reminder in September I will be having two charity events again for my sister Judy. One in NJ (Flemings Steakhouse) and one in Philly (Undetermined at the moment). No details yet, but I’d better get working on it right. email “Garden Wellington-Logan” <garden@noelzayasevents.com>, to get on the list.
Every year Philadelphia Style Magazine has a blow out “Hot List” party, this year they have renamed it The Best of Style, and it was a great re-branding of the party. The room was even changed around moving the dance floor to thec side, and instead lining the sponsor tables in neat little rows, instead of the haphazard design in years gone by. It was as I always say, one of the best parties of the season. Definitely the best party of the summer season with philebrities, clients and a fairly exclusive guest list of high powered guests.
ENJOY!
This year the theme was WHITE PARTY. The invited guests did not disappoint in their attire. They really stepped it up and wore their finest. P Diddy would be proud. Julie Abramson, Jewlez Entertainment and Phila Style Magazine Puff Daddy Publisher John Colabelli
Andrew Hennig, Jill Rizen, Michael Spain Smith, and Dani Lynn
WMMR’s Marisa Magnatta and Ron Zausidsky doing a hit and run on their way to the U2 Concert at Lincoln Financial Field.
Uche Ojeh and Fox 29’s Good Day Sheinelle Jones Lilliana Vazquez, Cheap Chicas, Jillian Mele, Matthew Nadu (Have you seen his Bernie Robbins commercial, now you can see him on the CW), Melissa LaLiberte, Camille Cwienkala, and Fox29’s Karen Hepp. Watch her she’s great.
Adrian Hardy reacts Milica Stojancic, Mainline Milliner and Frederico Schiavio Bare Feet Shoe’s Uri Jacobson, Sean Edwards and Sam Gross Megan Smith looking good. This week she’s been working hard at the press peep for QFest. Their closing night party is Monday. With Fran Fatlan, Michael Bing, Zander Tolketmo and Kim Kniezewski Susie Celek and Julie Dorenbos are getting ready for the launch of Skin Palette at 126 S. 19th Street on Tuesday at Nicole Brewer, Sam Lassoff and Erika von Tiehl. Sam was a fan and was excited to meet the two ladies. The R2L crew with their peach delectable Joe Hill and Danny Schuyler I do know that I think these two were one of the most stylish, and more than likely it was because of how he paired his outfit with the tie. The pattern she is wearing seems to be really popular at all parties. Lynsi and Evan Solomon. On Tuesday 7/19, my friend Evan is hosting National MS Society – Happy Hour @ Del Frisco’s 5:30PM Howard Janen, 6ABC Producer of FYI Niki Hawkins, 6ABC anchor Shirleen Allicot, Caroline DeMarco, and Shelton Mercer. In the back is Gervase Peterson
Gabe Deck and Alexandra Celukovic just got engaged. Congratulations!!
The Mayor and his crew.Drew Carballo, Jeremy Mallin, Marcus Hams and the Chelsea Hotel Pool Girls Rich Wolff and Susan Helfrich Sharon Pinkenson and Joe Weiss. I was tipped off & tweeted that Sharon was eating at Table 31 yesterday with actress Kim Delaney. She tells me it was work and pleasure. I love Kim from her All My Children days. #Winning Follow me on twitter at @iPhillyChitChat for up to the minute Philly happenings, thoughts, blind items and celebrity sightings. Did you know that CHOP had a private party for Ryan Seacrest at the Four Seasons last night, or how about James Van Der Beek was at Twenty Manning for dinner then too. Executive director at COOK Lilly Cope tells me he’s in town to start filming a movie on Sunday. Cliff Lee had dinner Wed night about 8PM at a.kitchen. His kids still carried the wiffle ball bats from their game with dad and mom played in Rittenhouse Sq and they ordered off the grown up menu cause there’s no kids menu at a.kitchen. (read interesting story about their whole night here). Thanks to @stmjr for the Cliff Lee tip which he gave me Wed Nite, but I didn’t write til today ’cause I’m slow.)Erica Busch and Wayne Shulick The Delilah’s Dancing Den is always where the action happens Tempa Berish took this shot, and I love it. Laruen O’Dorisio, Sabrina Tamburino-Thorne, Carol Tamburino, and Sabrina Strickland, Eliana Raggio round out this group.GN Kang and Kukla Ania/ Don’t forget the Hamels Foundation Diamonds and Denim Gala is coming up August 11 in this very same room, The Crystal Tea Room. Should be a blast, as you know GN and I are good friends and I can see all the hard work she’s put into this years event. It’s gonna blow your mind. Buy Tickets Here, or you will be missing out. Heather Roddock, Felisha Harris and Florey Morisset, Garrett Baird, Kate Ryan Baird, and no doubt a man of confidence Philly Gossip’s Dan Gross in an all white suit. shake shake shake Nothing like doing a group shot Best looking celebrity couple hands down!! Steve Ward and Madison Pard My friends from the Sporting Club Know It All Marilyn D’Angelo and Mike Stollenwerk, Fish & Fathom. guest, Angela and Le Meridien’s GM Evan Evans. Angela in all her glory, this dress deserves a solo shot. Angela tells me she will be participating in another girl’s group at the Delilah’s Diamond G-String contest on Wednesday. You’ll recall she took the top spot last year. Jimmy Contreras is a judge this year. Should be a hoot. Jared and Dara Lazaroff glowing in expectancy. Leigh Rubin and Jill Jacobson. Also glowing in expectancy. Gervase Peterson, Vince and Janet Papale. Janet tells me that she and Vince are working on a book together that should be out shortly. it’s about expectations, being healthy and looking good. Best dressed. I love this pants suit. simple and stylish. Producer of the WOGL Breakfast Club morning show – Jamyra Perry
Team Shemexly and me. Sorry I didn’t make it out to Zee Bar last night. Hope to make it on Wednesday. Capital Wine and Spirits with their Grey Goose were in the house Shelton Mercer guests and George and Vasiliki Tsouris of OPA Restaurant, with Noel Zayas PR. Next Thursday Opa is hosting, throwing me a 4th Anniversary Party for PhillyChitChat.com RSVP: Noel , http://www.facebook.com/pages/Opa/182048325160245?sk=app_123519734401806
(PS I was hired by Philly Style mag so if you’re pix isn’t here it could end up in the magazine. When someone hires me the ownership of the pixs go to them.)
No longer will the gardens of the Rodin be as daunting as French artist Auguste Rodin’s ”La Porte de l’Enfer’ or Gates of Hell at the entrance of the famed artists museum. The grounds in which the Thinker resides has just emerged from an extensive renovation. Today leaders of the city’s cultural and philanthropic communities celebrated the rejuvenation of the Rodin grounds including the courtyard and exterior gardens, which now enhance the entire block between 21st and 22nd Streets on the Parkway. The three-year collaborative project restores the site’s harmony of art and nature. At the ceremony were Constance H. Williams, Chair, Board of Trustees, Philadelphia Museum of ArtGail Harrity, President and COO, Philadelphia Museum of ArtDrew Becher, President, Pennsylvania Horticultural SocietyMichael DiBerardinis, Deputy Mayor for Environmental and Community Resources, City of PhiladelphiaDonald Kimelman, Managing Director of the Philadelphia Program, The Pew Charitable TrustsTimothy Rub, Director and CEO, Philadelphia Museum of ArtGail Harrity, President and COO, Philadelphia Museum of Art speaking to a reporter about the new landscape A Media Day is when an organization, whether it’s a restaurant, store, event, moment, new item or in this case a museum, invites all the press to check out their brand spanking new something, usually before the public which is how we like it. Then each of us usually write a piece on the “story”. I like to tell the behind the story story in addition to promoting said event, highlighting what I think might interest you. It’s kinda fun to be the first to see a product brand new spanky sparkly like the grounds of the Rodin Museum. Michael DiBerardinis, Deputy Mayor for Environmental and Community Resources, City of Philadelphia and Drew Becher, President, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Although many agencies were involved in this project, the PHS worked alongside OLIN landscape architects coordinating with the placement and design of the gardens, and will manage the maintenance going forward.A media tour of the restored interior and exterior gardens led by OLIN landscape architect Susan Weiler (blue dress) Timothy Rub, Director and CEO, Philadelphia Museum of Art chatting with guests as a photographer captures the moment and a STARR Restaurants Catering server returns glasses to the kitchen. Olin’s designed pays homage to the simplicity and complexity of both Paul Philippe Cret and Jacques Greber, the collaborators on the original building of the Rodin museum in 1926 One of the most dramatic changes to the garden is the return of the sculptures that were always meant to be placed there like “The Burghers of Calais” repositioned here in the east garden where it was removed in 1955. Two free standing, life size bronzes, The Age of Bronze and Eve” will be placed in the niches in the front of the building, where they were originally designed to be placed. Admission is free, but there is a suggested donation of $5 to view the collection. The Rodin Museum is one of the gems along the parkway. They received several hundred visitors a day, but now with the rejuvenation and future projects, especially having the Barnes as a neighbor, I suspect that number will go up. So my suggestion is to go right now to really enjoy the museum at your leisure. John mans the Rodin Museum gift shop. It’s a snazzy place with lots of info on the museum there. The larger Thinker sculpture is only $100. There’s snow globes, paper, post-its, books, magnets and posters. When I was a paralegal I walked by the Rodin to and from my home past the museum.Which reminds me the back path shortcut to Whole Foods, and the Parkway, which used to be a beat up road and dirt, is now a paved pathway for the peeps from Fairmount and North Philly to use. It really does cut off 3 minutes of your walk and is so much prettier than the Wawa and the Precinct. Anyway, the new grounds are beautiful and I am excited to experience the museum and beauty of the grounds again. I have many photos of the Thinker in every season, as well as the gardens beyond the wrought iron gate, in fact my favorite shot was after an ice storm at sunset and it hangs on my wall in my living room. I have a personal connection with these grounds, and now I am excited to see the results after years of renovations of the Thinker and now the gardens. Walking home, or wandering around it will definitely be a must stop for reflection, reading and catching a few rays. The bad news is after 9/6/11 the museum will close until the Spring of 2012 so that it can undergo a renovation as well as reinterpret the collection. The gardens and grounds will remain open during what would normally be museum hours.
On one very hot Saturday a fashion show took place on chestnut Street with the following designers:
1. Glynn Jackson Couture (Glynn was also the host of the fashion show and he was hysterical/)
2. Landa Styles
3. Him Defined
4. Iconz Kids
5. Faithful, Michael Thomas
6. Camelita Couture
7. Roger Michael
8. Trisaso Jewelry
9. Duroseao
The Art Institute and Iconz Talent Agency present to you it’s first
annual fashion show, The Heart of Fashion.
Tristan, Urban Romance, Kharisma McIlwaine, CBS 3/The CW Philly 57, Aja Chavis, Wildfire Publicist (Happy recent birthday!!) and Joell Amber,
Some of the proceeds of show will be rolled into a scholarship that will assist 2 aspiring design students to continue their education. “Our goal is to serve as a platform for the up and coming designers in the Philadelphia market for not just this year but years to come,” says Kevin Stone, student of The Art Institute.
Dean Ashley, Student Relations Director of the Art Institute of Philadelphia adds “We are really excited at the opportunity to showcase our students and with this fashion show, we will be able to help others learn the principles and theories beyond their designs and that… is The Heart of Fashion.”
Waheedah WHY PR and Odessa
One of my favorite designers of late is Camelita Couture. She never disappoints with
The 3 Nerds hosted an Industry Night at Arrow Swim Club last night. Ryan Dorsey and Marc Mattera are two of the 3 Nerds, but Zach Seidman is an honorary Nerd (Like Shemp of the Three Stooges or Arnold of the Brady Bunch) Arrow Swim Club closes at 9PM, but special interest groups can rent out the space for parties. I hear there have been a few doozies, I would include last nights
Splash with DJ Royale in the mix. (It was a Splash at Arrow Swim Club for Industry Night)The speedo isn’t dead and you don’t have to be Canadian to wear one. Lovely ladies poolside Judy, Alice, Laura and Jen were there, and will be there next week too and might go swimming. Swimming at night sounds great, especially if your not at the beach. As well as a few cool kids, in this case just a cool kid Jacky Wright soaks up the moonlight while relaxing in his own corner of the pool. Who needs more than 4 feet of water when you just want a water bed. Even on their nights off the Whisper crew want to spend it together. GM Clark Maloney, Brett, Jason Serpes and crew Philly2Night’s Rob Wright and Danielle Dubois were enjoying themselves. as were many of the peeps in the industry. Drinks were a fair price averaging $5, but there were passed snacks including sliders and pita with humus that I enjoyed. The doors open at 9PM, but get there before 11PM if you have the munchies. Many people I spoke to said it was there first time through the Arrow Swim Club doors. A few even told me they would be signing up next year. I told them the price had dropped to $750, but some already had shore house shares. Spotted at the pool, not in it though, Courtney Grant, Jaye Hamel, Megan Smith, Reggie Barry, Anthony Casey, and Arrow Swim Club Mgr Megan Kearney The three Shaina’s although one of them spells their name Shayna What were you doing at 12:20AM cause the crowd was still going strong at the club. Surprisingly enough when you are outside on the street you can’t hear the music. I’m not sure if that holds true for the apartments on the top floor, but you’d never know there was a party going on down below. Sunday’s I hear Tommy Up and crew has a party “Baruno and Brown present TROPHY WIVES – Arrow Swim Club’s ALL GIRLS pool party.” Starts at 2PM and 10% of the proceeds go to the GLBT community. I ran into George Tsiouris (Opa Restaurant), cousin Demetri Pappas (who just bought Xochitl with his friend Peter Leontaras) and their friend who’s name I didn’t get. But just moved back from LA and is working at Serafina’s. He’s single girls and well go say hi to him. As you know PhillyChitChat.com has just celebrated it’s 4th Anniversary. Opa wants to throw me a party to celebrate. It’s next Thursday 7/21. To make sure everyone is comfortable I’m keeping the number at 80. So send me an email at buzz @phillychitchat.com and you will be entered in a raffle. The details are still be worked out but I know there’s a hour open bar involved and food. ThanksSee you next week:
Please join 3 Nerds LLC, every Tuesday starting July12th for – SPLASH: Industry Tuesdays @ Arrow Swim Club.
NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED, $5 entry fee. Please provide proof of employment at any restaurant, bar, nightclub etc.
Sounds by DJ Royale
For Cabannas or Discounted Bottle Service please call 267.207.6067
Complimentary Passed Appetizers from 9:30 – 10:30
$5 Ketel 1, Espolon, and Jameson drinks. $3 Miller Lites & PBR.
***ALL ARROW SWIM CLUB MEMBERS RECIEVE COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION AND VIP STATUS***
Square 1682 Executive Chef Guillermo Tellez (on left)was inspired by his Maltese/Yorkie mix, Milee, to develop a brunch menu for dogs. It launched on June 25. Doggie Style and its local rescue arm, Operation Ava, will be partnering with Square 1682, bringing shelter and rescue dogs to each week’s brunch, for a little exposure, as well as a doggie kissing booth that will benefit Operation Ava. (Marilyn S D’Angelo) Every Saturday throughout the Summer, you and your furry friends can have brunch at the tables along side Square 1682
Kendra Kubala with Cody Anna Schneider – Doggie dishes are priced at just $4 and are all served with a bowl of filtered Natura water as well as an organic treat from Doggie Style, a local boutique pet supply chain. Humans are allowed to eat, too. Enjoy $10 bottomless mimosas and Wild Huckleberry Pain Perdu. Pups enjoy an array of beef stew, beef tartare and “Mexican” dog-friendly dishes, served with a crisp side of Natura filtered water and an organic Doggie Style dog biscuit. Fun fact: each dish is named after a Square 1682 staffer’s pet. Mark and Danya Henninger, and Mikoto BYOD Brunch at Square 1682 When: Saturdays beginning this weekend, June 25 Where: 121 S. 17th Street Cost: Pay as you go; dog dishes are $4 each More info: www.square1682.com (UWISHUNU)
