Fashion at the Philadelphia Museum of ArtRain doesn’t deter her fashion sense Who decides how these boxes are placed. I took this photo at 3PM, 20th & Chestnut is not moving papers today Talk about getting the job done. Riding a bike in the rain, carrying an umbrella making a food delivery and going against traffic, WOW Sophy Curson. I asked if he entered the window in to the The Philadelphia Flower Show contest. He said no, he just wanted to do it. Now if only Anthropology or Diesel jeans could have that community spirit. Rittenhouse Square Styling it Peeping Tom Is that George Washington on his horse? Barnes Rocky has dirty knees Spring has sprung
In 27 Days something spectacular is going to happen here in Philadelphia. Something you can be a part of, and you should be a part of…The Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), inspired by the Kimmel Center. Nearly a year ago at the Le Méridien hotel we were first introduced to this massive movement of art, expression, and performance with hints of greatness to come. I was a little confused by what exactly PIFA was all about, but now as it is upon us I see it’s a celebration of art, cultural and people. It’s really very excited. I look forward to little sleep trying to catch as many exciting events as possible. April is a busy month too, there’s the Film Festival, Anne Ewers, CEO and President at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (above)
For three weeks, from April 7 through May 1, 2011, the festival will feature an array of one-time, only-in-Philadelphia productions by some of the region’s top talents — many of whom will partner with or present international performers. Based on the philosophy of collaboration, innovation and creativity, PIFA’s programs represent every arts discipline and include more than 100 partners. Above City Representative Melanie Johnson expresses well wishes to all the cultural leaders who worked so hard in achieving the goal of having such a wonderful event come to Philadelphia. The dream of recreating the spirit of Paris in the decade between 1910 and 1920, the music, theatre, visual, dance, design which inspire a new art movement across the Atlantic 100 years later. Melanie mentioned she just got back from visiting Paris recently, and I suspect she brought a little of the Parisian fashion back with her via this lovely red coat which I mentioned a few weeks ago when I first saw her wear it. Ahh a rose by any other name. Last week I attended the unveiling of the iconic cube which brands the series of spectacular events. The cube is located at the North West corner of the building and the LED cube on top lists a calendar of the upcoming events which can also be found here. After the I attended a VIP tasting of some of the menu items that will be served at the gala on 4/7/11. Where you will be able to experience The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Pennsylvania Ballet, on stage together in a newly choreographed performance of Stravinsky’s Pulcinella. Dinner by Wolfgang Puck in honor of Chef Georges Perrier, featuring a pre-dessert performance by Grounded Aerial. There will also be the first lighting of the 81 foot light-filed Eiffel Tower. PIFA Vice Chair Dottebob Andes (left), Steering Committee co-chair Toni Garrison (center) and Despina Page (right) at the tasting.PIFA Steering Committee co-chair Louise Reed addresses the guests Louise Reed, Despina Page, Bob and Ronna Hall, Ronna and Bob have served on many boards and Mainline Health recently wrote this tribute to them Louise has served as co-chair for many galas, and has worked tirelessly for charitable organizations. Louise and her husband Alan received the Annual Volunteer of the Year Award from the Arts and Business Council of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Despina Page, Kim Balaschak, Director at PositivelyRussia and Jim Balaschak. There have been only 14 presidents of the Volunteer Committees in its almost 100 year history and Despina served 2003-2006. Marianne Raphaely (left) and Louise Reed (right) with Executive Chef, Will Brown. One of the performances I am looking forward to is: The Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) production of “The Green Fairy Cabaret,” from Thursday, April 14, 2011 to Sunday, April 17, 2011, at the Kimmel Center’s Hamilton Garden, at 10:00pm daily, and 12:00pm (Noon) on Saturday and Sunday. The show will feature performances by top circus artists in fabric (tissu), aerial ladder, trapeze and acrobatics. This new original production, part of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts, marks the first-time PSCA performs on the Avenue of the Arts and Center City. Tickets are on sale now at the Kimmel Center Box Office, by calling (215) 546-PIFA or by visiting www.pifa.org. Honorable Judge Midge Rendell arrives for a private concert preview of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) commissioned Hope Oratorio with Jonathan Leshnoff at the Kimmel Center after the VIP tasting was over. Jonathan Leshnoff, one of the nation’s most exciting young composers, was commissioned by PIFA to write a sacred work that will feature texts from a variety of spiritual and worldly sources, sung in several languages. (Behind the scenes of the composition.) Jonathan Leshnoff before the VIP preview of the Hope: An Oratorio which will be performed 4/24/11 tickets can be bought here PIFA was made possible by a grant from the late Leonore Annenberg, who always wanted a citywide celebration of the Arts. (I will be working for PIFA over the next couple months attending and writing about these events. Personally I can’t stress to you enough to check out the schedule and find something that interests you. The last time something of this magnitude happened in Philadelphia was The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World’s Fair in the United States. People still talk about that event today, as I think they will PIFA.) P.S. I can now say I performed on stage at the Kimmel Center, cause right after I took this picture I did a little tap dance.
You’re tune for the day filmed last night at Tendenza
***************************** Before heading out to capture the Mardi Gras mayhem a reader tipped me off that Actor Luke Wilson, the Hollywood B-lister, was seen walking near Rittenhouse Square Tuesday afternoon about 4PM, but I was getting ready to go out and well half not believing such a random sighting, I tweeted the sighting. I received more sightings from my tweeter followers, and as my mentor always told me 2 sources does the trick. On Monday he was seen at the Four Season’s Hotel; Tuesday one female fan followed him up 18th Street towards the Four Season’s hotel. (not recommended in following celebs unless it’s Madonna, Lady Gaga or James Franco) Another women Tweeted me that her husband and their puppy saw him at Parc. Later he was seen on South Street where he blew two young fans off. So beware of approaching cranking celebrity, his brother Owen was cranky when he was here too. I then posed the Tweeter question to Dan Gross & Michael Klein to find out what he was doing here; today in Gross’ column he stated he doesn’t know and neither did Wilson’s talking head. Guess he made friends here when he made that movie “Tenure” last year. Did it ever come out? BTW I hear Gov Corbett saved the Film Tax Credit in the budget he released yesterday, it’s still off a few million dollars but it’s great that he recognizes the dollar value that making films in Pennsylvania creates. Thank you. Now about those schools? Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday. (Spring forward on the Clocks THIS WEEKED TOO) It is also known as Mardi Gras Day or Shrove Day. It is a day when people eat all they want of everything and anything they want as the following day is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of a long fasting period for Christians. Nowhere on the planet is Fat Tuesday celebrated more than on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, but for those folks who couldn’t make it to the French Quarter, Tendenza on North 2nd street located in The Piazza at Schmidts was just the ticket for friends of Philly2Night and Southern Comfort. Anchoring the southernmost point of the Piazza at Schmidt’s in Northern Liberties is the Cescaphé Event Group’s third incomparable venue: Tendenza. I wrote about Tendenza back in December when it first opened, but I hadn’t been inside yet. The space is really beautiful, modern, great lighting and I’ve already told you before that Cescaphé has some of them most delicious food in Philly. I spoke with maitre d’ Michael Erace on right (If the name sounds familiar it’s because his son Adam is a fantastic food writer for the City Paper.) and he tells me that the space can accommodate any event and holds up to 350 people for a stand up event, like tonight or 250 people for a sit down wedding. Jason Caruso on left.Above Carol Drumstas, Brown Forman Beverages and Brian Nagele, President and Founder of Cities2night.com welcome the guests. Corey Novak, Janelle Quick and April Novak Kyle Cuffie-Scott, Mike Morrow, Check out his Philly Social Status Site, Yasmin Hines and Selina Carrera
The most popular drink served at this Mardi Gras party was:
Southern Comfort Hurricane
1 1/2 ounces Southern Comfort 1 1/2 ounces dark rum 2 ounces orange juice 2 ounces pineapple juice 3/4 ounce sweet and sour 3/4 ounce lemon-lime soda Splash of grenadine Orange slice, maraschino cherry and lime wedge for garnish Pour liquids into shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a tall tulip glass. Garnish with orange slice, cherry and lime wedge. Makes 1 drink.With each drink you finished you racked up a few more beads. By the end of the night I had to save one lass from choking herself with all the beads around her neck.Rhonda Clark Carlson, Andi Pesacov, Kate Bailey, Carol Drumstas and Dana Spain were tearing up the dance floor about 30 minutes later.
Kate Beaver, Arthur Kade and Courtney GrantI wonder where these two Irish peeps will be next Thursday? Maggie Mahoney plants one on Bob Biddle. Dustin Kaplan, Raelle Katlin, Uri Jacobsen (my soon to be new advertiser – Bare feet Shoes) and Allison MooreDennis Gauidenzi, Paula Stafford and Erica Drebreeh recall seeing me at the Red Ball. “Did you see us dancing with CTO on stage singing our version of “Living on a Prayer.” Ahh no, but I wish I had taped it. Comedian Nick Z www.ihatenickz.com (I think he’s on to something?) and Guns Tim Burr Southern Comfort hospitality and the Mardi Gras spirit of street performers Steve Christine founder, president and inventor of the AWD technology who recently launched Christini AWD (All WheelDrive) bikes, Blaze Pestcoe, Lauren Richmond, Jason Zitter and John Fairey. See if you can spot Dana and the girls tearing it up. It was a nice crowd, kept at about 277 people, and as the night wore on lots of mingling commenced among the groups. Unlike New Years eve when folks go crazy, those moments occurred most every time someone did a shot of Scarlett O’Hara Harry Spivak and Jon Spivak tell me there’s an H.A. Winston’s Facebook Page for Alumni. There family owned HA Winston’s and I worked at the one in Cherry Hill for about 3 memorable years. It was a party everyday, and burgers for lunch, dinner and after work. It’s probably why I love burgers more than anything. Here’s the link Megan Usefara and Kevin PetriAmit Gabai, Photographer for Philly2Night, massage therapist and launching a wedding photography business. Hit him up. Food did I mention it, delicious. Burger and Crab Cake sliders, and the crocodile gone in a minute. I guess these days with the crocodile explosion down in the Everglades this could become a delicacy. Above Roger Figuera, Thiago Lopes and Morella Tele with friends. Ryan Dorsey, owner of Recess night club in the house. Can you spot him? Things started getting crazy fun near midnight with Kevin Arrell, Jenna Leigh and Dennis Protsouk Lisa Smith, Kristin Feerst and Lisa Smith were enjoying their Scarlett O’Hara they tell me. Although no chests were bared for beads, everyone seemed to get into the fun of wearing silly fun hats and wearing lots of beads. Party On Girl (Thanks to Southern Comfort for hiring me to shoot this event. The editorial part was all my own.)
(The Corner is one of PhillyChitChat.com’s premiere advertisers. The real disclaimer is I love their food and eat there at least once a week. I’m about due tonight.)
If the Philadelphia Flower Show were competing in an awards show they would be a shoo in for The Oscar. It is the best show I have seen in my 15 years of going to the show. Sure there have been standout’s before, I loved the Orchid year, and the South American year, and there have been displays that were outstanding like the Survivor display 6 years ago, Avatar and the African elephant last year, but this year the entire show is a consistent Parisian theme to compliment the upcoming PIFA event to be held in Philadelphia 4/7 – 5/1
Drew Becher must have had strict guidelines on what could be used in the display cause the entire space is right on target for capturing the spirit of walking through the City of Lights down to the cobble stone paths.
I went to both the opening gala night and also the GLBT Happy Hour night. This year there are a whole bunch of family events and happy hours. Although just looking at this years show should make you happy enough.
Chris Chimicles and Kate Wilhelm, Senior Vice President of Business Development of PHS Brian and Maud Tierney. Brian tells me I’m doing a great job and he enjoys my blog. Thanks. Mayor Nutter flips on the switch to officially open the Flower Show as Drew Becher President of PHS and the committee look on. (Lisa Nutter wasn’t there, I had just left her at the Nicole Miller Fashion Show at the Bellevue) The show is magnificent. Thank you to all the participants, I can see how much work goes into creating such a magnificent show.This is a stage where many performances go on through out the day. It can be found at the main entrance after you walk under the Eiffel Tower Mr and Mrs Donald L Felley enjoy one of their many flower show galas together. I love the many people who come to the show. Here’s a women taking notes about the varieties of dafodils entered in a contest for individuals, in the background is Claire Thom and Jane Santogrossi smelling the essence of the flowers. The women say that they are huge admirer’s of Mrs. Samual M.V. Hamilton as she had some of the most beautiful flowers that won many ribbons. Richard and Kelly Wolfington Flowers The Green Carpet was chock full of notable people and some of Philadelphia’s best photographers including Olivia Jamilah Manning and Rick Fitchett. This year they did something different by hiring 4 photographers to capture every guest who attended and will then send them a thank you card including the photo. I love the table settings. There weren’t as many this year, which actually was nice. Cecily Tynan and Adam Joseph prepare for their FYI TV Show Earlier I found their script. Ever minute is written out as to not make a mistake and to get the timing down for the hour long show. Barbara Christ, Senior Associate Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences & Professor of Plant Pathology at Penn State and Elwyn Stewart. Elwyn tells me the car in the background is the NSU Prinz is an automobile produced in West Germany by the NSU Motorenwerke AG. The car was built from 1957 to 1973Talking about shows, QVC will be broadcasting from the Flower Show Wednesday. QVC hosts Carolyn Gracie, Pat Dementri and Antonella Nester check out the shopping at the Horticultural shop on site.
Felicia D’Ambrusio, Bailey Hale, Thomas McCurdy, and Michael Persica. Bailey and Michael make up Moda Botanica which created the 10,000 rose display below. The Moda Botanica exhibit: Looking through Rose Colored GlassesLiz Van Leer and Derek Freres Monday night I returned to the Flower Show to attend one of the many events occurring there this week. Above are a few of the volunteers who are the front line in greeting the guests directing them to the various exhibits and locations. When you think of a flowery person Donald Carter is right up there with Thom Cardwell. THE GLBT night was sponsored by the new Phila Magazine G-Philly and Mark Segal’s Philadelphia Gay Newspaper (Happy 35th Anniversary). It was held in the grand ballroom and that is where I headed first. Kevin Rosen, Jeff Snyder, Ellen Thorn and Rich Mrosky get their wine on. Perry Monastero, Hector Colon, Martin Jakubczak and Mark Tarasiewicz Marie Kinback serves some Chambord Vodka to Lubu, Bill Sigmund and Brian Astrup. Free, regularly scheduled special lectures and demonstrations on horticultural topics are held in rooms near to the show exhibition hall. Above Eric Schellazk, Robertson Flowers with Jenine and David Neff. We all watch for awhile as Eric created some amazing flower bouquets. You can find him in the back on the right of the show room. You will be amazed. Hours Sundays, March 6 & 13: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, March 7-11: 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12: 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Click here to purchase ticketsChloé Smith and Kimberly Winarski. Chloe loves Paris, and when I told her about the upcoming Pennsylvania International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) with it’s 145 different artistic events, she said she would be there.
Be sure to shop at the Marketplace — featuring more than 130 vendors — for the perfect tool, book, plant or other garden gift. All the photos I took over the past two days at the show can be found HERE for purchase. Sorry if I couldn’t find a place for your picture in this entry. Hope to capture you next time.Mike Toub and Tim Young in front of the Eiffel Tower. Embrace the Eiffel Tower as you will be seeing many more Parisian inspired sites over the next two months as the City and Kimmel Center kick of the once in a lifetime Pennsylvania International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) (PIFA) For three weeks, from April 7 through May 1, 2011, the festival will feature an array of one-time, only-in-Philadelphia productions by some of the region’s top talents — many of whom will partner with or present international performers. PIFA will focus on collaboration, innovation and creativity among Philadelphia arts organizations, producing music, dance, fashion, fine arts, poetry, cuisine and more — all generously flavored with the essence of Paris, circa 1910-1920. All of it was inspired by the Kimmel Center. Follow PIFA at http://www.twitter.com/PIFAPhillyand like them at http://www.facebook.com/PIFA.Philly
Now that the Jersey Shore sighting has appeared on my site and in Michael Klein’s column Sunday, I just wanted to give you the rest of the story which I think is very clever. I found out about the appearance of the Vinny, Sammi and Deena through a reader. I arrived at the entrance to the restaurant at 5:30PM for the 6PM arrival. Both Vinnie & Sammie arrived together at the same time, but in separate cars, not very green. Then they were escorted into the building about 5 minutes apart. I wonder if that would have happened if I weren’t there. Either way they were polite and when I asked for a photo complied. Maybe Deena was late or went in a separate entrance I’m not sure as I needed to get to the Arrow Swim Club party, which by now you must have heard of it received unprecedented press coverage in the City. Anyway… They spent the first hour (6-7pm) in one of the private rooms that was set up as a green room for them. They joined the party from about 7-8:30pm, took some photos, and then departed around 8:45pm There was a photo booth set up with a beach scene, including pool inner tubes and beach balls. FUN Each Jersey Shore celeb had (and drank) their own specialty cocktail for the event: · Vinny – Staten Island Ice Tea (like a Long Island Ice Tea, but with pineapple instead of OJ) · Sammi – Seaside Swetheart (raspberry vodka, triple sec, OJ, sprite) · Deena – Blast in a Glass (tequila, triple sec, club soda, Ruby red grapefruit juice) The cast members didn’t eat, but here’s what Chef Dan Stern put together for the party: · Passed hors d’oeuvres: o crab cakes o crisp risotto o cocktail reubens o shrimp cocktail o crostini with fig jam and blue cheese o mushroom flatbread · Stations: o cheese o salad o sliced beef tenderloin o chicken breast o roasted salmon o pasta primavera · Boardwalk-themed desserts: o spun cotton candy o funnel cake o candy apples o peanut brittle o caramel cornI work with a couple of the national glossy magazines. They might put the appearance in their “VIP Sightings” section, but for the most part they weren’t interested in pictures of these two as they aren’t the “breakout” stars. Now if Vinnie and Sammi had come in the same car and exited the car holding hands, that would have been newsworthy I was told.
While the boys of green play the field their wives and girlfriends aren’t only sitting in the stands cheering them on, but they are also out making a difference in the world through charity functions as well as business ventures. This past year I’ve written about Renee Reese and her charitable ventures including the Philadelphia Eagles wives playing the Washington Redskins wives in a charity basketball game,and Tammy Reid and Lindsay Mornhinweg hosting a charity fashion show; in a little bit I will tell you about a few other Eagles player’s squeezes biz. But before I get to that this past weekend (Also check out today’s entry to read about the Jersey Shore cast in Philly last week. And sign up to get PhillyChitChat delivered to your in box every day. The subscription form is on the left mid way down.)Susie Celek competed in a non-sanctioned boxing match Saturday night at the Sporting Club at the Bellevue in Center City. Hubby Brent Celek checks to make sure Susie is ok. A few of the card girls Ariel Bronstein, Kayla Gillin, Rachel Mednick and Kelly Burke In the end Susie won her match against Wendy Burke who put up a great fight in the 3 rounds. Check out Susie’s next fight at the Golden Gloves March 26th- It’s in Barnesville, Pa about 2 hrs from Philadelphia.Susie asked me to be on Team Celek and even got me a T-Shirt, but because of my crazy schedule Saturday night I didn’t make it over to see here big night. But in her corner were BFF’s G-N Kang and Julie Dorenbos. Earlier in the week I shot the behind the scenes of photos that will be appearing in their new advertisements promoting their new businessSusie and Julie’s new venture called Skin Palette spray tanning salon will be located in Center City and it’s no joke, opening on April 1. A few of their friends came out to the shoot to help spread the word about the new business. Julie is a certified Sunless Tanning Expert and Co-Founder of Skin Palette. She grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia spending every summer at the Jersey Shore. Susie is a licensed certified esthetician, sunless tanning expert and Co Founder of Skin Palette. As a former All American swimmer and captain of the University of Cincinnati women’s crew team, she has diligently trained around water and under the sun roughly 15 years. SEXY Girls: Julie Dorenbos, Kijafa Frink (Michael Vick’s fiance. Also a business owner of PNK Jewelery), G-N Kang, (Director of Operations for The Hamels Foundation), Amani (Joselio Hanson’s GF), and Susie Celek. The final product from the shot above taken by Christopher GabelloPhotographer Christopher Gabello mugs for the camera with the girls. This week he is off to Paris shooting a huge job. The boy is doing well for himself. Get on his books before you say, I could have been photographed by Chris Gabello. Check out Skin Palette
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Shortly Susie will be launching her charity organization, working with women rebuilding their lives. “The B3 Project is still under development. Our vision is to help change the mind, body and spirit of the young ladies growing up in poverty. Hopefully with some feedback, inspiration, and support of local Philadelphian’s, this idea will move from concept to completion quickly and the implementation of this program and lifestyle enhancement for young girls will start making an immediate difference.”
This weekend was Social Calendar BLOWOUT. Really I’m trying to create a comprehensive calendar for Philadelphia so there’s not a conflict like having the Flower Show Gala and the Red Ball on the same night. Thankfully the Flower Show started early for me, and I got over to the Red Ball about 9:30PM. Friday night I hit a great party at Girard College that I will write about on Wednesday.Last night I was invited to a private screening of Jenkintown’s own Bradley Cooper who came back to Philly to show his hometown the film, Limitless, which was filmed in Philly. The film is great. The story is motivating, thankfully we don’t have to take a drug to reach the dreams we all have in life. It’s action packed, drama, and horror. Kill me now, there will be no living with Arthur Kade as he is prominently shown in the Union Trust scene. I loved, loved, loved guessing all the Philly locations and since I was shot many of sets and reported on them it was awesome to see how close to my descriptions some of them turned out to be. Thank you tipsters!! Funniest quote from Cooper during the Q&A “The only language he spoke before the movie was filmed was French, but his grandparents did show him a lot of Italian gestures when he was growing up.” LIMITLESS OPENS MARCH 18, so while you’re nursing your St. Patrick’s Day hangover, go check out how Bradley Cooper deals with his. Saturday afternoon was spent at the Bellevue Gets Engaged featuring Nicole Miller’s Bridal Collection. It was my 3rd year going, I love weddings, and especially brides. Such happy occasion, so many hopes and dreams can be found in one room and the big girls plan out all their little girls fantasy weddings. How about the Wedding Cake? (One of my favorites, Classic Cake above) Did you know that Brown Betty Cupcakes also does wedding cakes, it’s true. (I once did a cupcake test at one of my parties and Brown Betty beat out Naked Chocolate & Philly Cupcake) Night Cake is also a popular cake company in the Philly area. Tommi Boutique & Spa in Center City does it all; Photos, Make up and cosmetic dentistry. Everything to make your special day beautiful. I also recommend hiring Carie Brescia who does the make up of many of the local anchor folks we see on TV. With her is Gina Kelly. (R) Alana Tosti, from Philadelphia Magazine’s Bridal Mag with her sister Alana Newton who is getting married July 2. WOW nothing like having a sister that is an expert on everything beautiful wedding. Denise Fiske always brightens the day One interesting face at Saturday’s event was every one’s favorite bachelor weatherman Fox 29’s John Bolaris. The only girl in his life right now is his 6 year old daughter Reina Sofia who has an eye for fashion and love Harry Potter. Posing with guests Monique Garcia, Sandy and Jamie Galasso and Marcy Garcia with designer Nicole Miller (red hair) and Mary Dougherty (r) who owns two Nicole Miller boutiques in Philadelphia.
Just like at Lincoln Center every season, the white chairs are in place with prominent names attached to them for the reserved seating celebrities will do anything to get notice while they hone their craft, but once they achieve that status they wear sunglasses even indoors. Not that he’s a celebrity, but just sayin’ A trio of friends helping to pick out the right dress for the girl on the rights wedding in 2012. Anticipation Another prominent wedding this year will be Brianna D’Amico on the right. She’s hanging with her mom Lisa Gaudio who had a Cinderella wedding when she married Jimmy Kazanjian last year. Camille Sledge belts one out for the EBE Paris band as her band mate dances to the tune. Donna O’Brien, Carol Drumstas, Carol Collabelli, John Collabelli, Lauren O’Dorisio, Terry O’Dorisio and Inga D’Angelo. ( I tweeted Saturday night that D’Angelo’s dance floor was PACKED Saturday night and I stayed for just one dance cause it was so crazy fun. After covering 3 events I couldn’t do crazy at 1AM) This dress helped the audience break into spontaneous applause. so pretty Kayla Gillin in her flower outfit check out the shapely wedding dresses Ian and Linda Swain, John Bolaris ReinaRose, Lauren Nelson, guest I liked this splattered painted dress a splash of color red, pink, peach shimmy shimmy That fur on the left costs over $600 and is really beautiful. These dresses were stunning.
Wait Lauren O’Dorisio is shooting this dress. Could this be the one? Left to right, Mary Dougherty, First Lady of Philadelphia, Lisa Nutter, Nicole Miller and behind her Margaret Hughes who I haven’t seen out and about in a long time. Nicole Miller Girls: Mia Colona and Carly Horen-Walko My favorite Lady Gaga style dress on the right. It weighs about 10lbs and only about 500 were made. Costs I think they said over $1200. It’s sparkly Until next year when the Bellevue gets Engaged again. You really must go next year, you don’t have to be a bride, all you have to have is a fantasy.
hank You to over 45 Stores who particpated in the WINDOW AND LOBBY DECORATING WINNERS (as for you you other stores who didn’t, especially almost every store on Walnut Street except Joan Shepp & Lago’s, could you step it up next year. I don’t care if you’re a chain especially you Athropologie who started here in Philly. BTW this is only my opinion.)
Flower Show winner and Judges (I was a judge too but couldn’t make this morning press conference, but I had the winners beforehand. Thank you.)
ONTO THE WOW FACTOR, if you have time go see these magnificent windows.
1. BEST OVERALL WINDOW DECORATING DISPLAY – PHILADELPHIA BREWING COMPANY AND GREENSGROW FARMS
2. BEST TRAVELED -AVIS BUDGET GROUP 3. MOST SOPHISTICATED – JOAN SHEPP 4. MOST WHIMSICAL – JUST DOGS! 5. MOST ECO FRIENDLY – THE SHOPS AT LIBERTY PLACE
6. BEST USE OF MERCHANDISE – HOBNOB DESIGNS
7. MOST ELEGANT – BOYD’S 8. BEST THEME – REPUTATIONS HAIR SALON 9. MOST FASHION FORWARD – SAVA 10. BEST EIFFEL TOWER – 1601 MARKET STREET 11. BEST DRESSED LOBBY – 1515 MARKET STREET 12. BEST OVERALL LOBBY – 2000 MARKET STREET
Best Newcomer Window. What would really be great is if all these windows remained through the end of April as The Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) will be in full swing in just a month. Featuring music, dance, fashion, fine arts, theatre, poetry, cuisine and more—all generously flavored with the essence of Paris, circa 1910-1920—festival highlights include over 30 specially commissioned works as well as the participation of 128 regional arts and cultural partner organizations collaborating on an expansive and diverse array of programs, performances, events and exhibits occurring throughout Philadelphia in spring 2011. You must check out the array schedule of events occurring during the period, get a pen you’ll want to attend a lot of them.
INDEPENDENT SEAPORT MUSEUM
HONORABLE MENTIONS/ IF I ONLY HAD A POSTER
CASA PAPEL
FREEMAN’SFREE LIBRARY
PUB AND KITCHEN This is my favorite and I think they should auction it off to the highest bidder for Charity: Avis Car – Check out all the entrants on the Flower Shows Facebook Page HERE
Fashion at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Rain doesn’t deter her fashion sense
Who decides how these boxes are placed. I took this photo at 3PM, 20th & Chestnut is not moving papers today
Talk about getting the job done. Riding a bike in the rain, carrying an umbrella making a food delivery and going against traffic, WOW
Sophy Curson. I asked if he entered the window in to the The Philadelphia Flower Show contest. He said no, he just wanted to do it. Now if only Anthropology or Diesel jeans could have that community spirit.
Rittenhouse Square
Styling it
Peeping Tom
Is that George Washington on his horse?
Barnes
Rocky has dirty knees
Spring has sprung
