Kimpton Hotel Palomar’s annual casino night which benefits local nonprofit Action Wellness was held Thursday, February 20. I photograph this event every year, and it’s a lot of fun. It always sells out too. They’re doing a great job at creating a fun participation event. Now in its eighth year, Glamsino Royale welcomed the community who dressed in their best glitz and glam and try their luck at winning prizes from local retailers as well as stays at Kimpton Hotels across the country.
Desiree Surplus, David Gana (recently saw Shen Yun and loved it) and Mary Bouchaud
Michael Toklish and Melanie Richter
Jay Kelly, David Gana, Fae Ehsan and Jimmy Orrell
Kate Marlys, Philly Pr Girl (and Action Wellness rep) and Sabir Peele, Men’s Style Pro
Syreeta Veren and Dana Cooper
Seamus Tyler, Stella D’Oro and Jay Johnson
This year Action Wellness is celebrating the 30th Anniversary for Dining Out For Life on April 30!! Plan to attend dinner that night to raise critical funds for Action Wellness. I remember the very first one, it was a trailblazing idea and was very popular. I had dinner at Judy’s with friends Butch Leiber, Sean Connelly, Pete Evans and a whole bunch of folks from Gay Softball. Check out the restaurants participating here.
Last month Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and GlobalFit teamed up to offer GlobalFit Anywhere. GlobalFit Anywhere connects Independence members to fitness studios, gyms, and trainers in the Greater Philadelphia region at the best possible prices.
As of January 1, 2020, Independence individual and small group members can access this affordable and flexible option. Independence employees with the company’s health insurance also have access to GlobalFit Anywhere
“Independence is proud to be the first insurance carrier to offer GlobalFit Anywhere to its members,” said Jonathan Stump,
Independence vice president of Product Services. “We are committed to
helping our members use their benefits in the way that works best for
them. With GlobalFit Anywhere, our members are just one click away from
exploring a new activity or getting back into their fitness routine.”
GlobalFit Anywhere lets consumers browse, book, and pay for fitness classes, gym workouts, and training sessions across multiple fitness providers. GlobalFit Anywhere negotiates discounted fitness class rates and passes the savings to the member. Instead of paying full price, Independence members can find exclusive discounts on classes and times that fit their schedule.
Benefits of the GlobalFit Anywhere app:
Flexibility to book a workout based on individual preferences
Considers location, activity preference, and budget
Pay-as-you-go
No cancellation fees
No monthly membership required
About GlobalFit GlobalFit’s health and wellness technology solutions accelerate wellness program engagement, leading to improved population health. With over 25 years in the corporate wellness space, GlobalFit connects wellness with rewards through its fitness, mindfulness and nutrition applications that include GlobalFit Anywhere, Gym Network 360, GlobalFit Rewards, WalkMyMind and Charge. Over 70 million people have access to GlobalFit solutions as part of their worksite wellness program or health plan. For more information, please visit, www.globalfit.com. Check out additional photos on CBSPhilly.
I never really noticed or heard about the Snow geese who pass through Pennsylvania during their spring and fall migrations to and from the arctic breeding grounds until I started getting serious about bird watching last year. Now I follow a lot of birders, and photographers like 6ABC’s Bruce Neumann who pique my interest in so many subjects. Bruce photographed spots in and around Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in Lancaster so I headed out there with Marilyn Russell on Sunday, and we had a lot of company.
Wear a hatEven the Amish make the trip from nearby Lancaster County
The Snow Geese migration continues into the begining of March, so if you have a chance take a drive out to Middle Creed Wildlife Management Area there’s plenty of parking, and the ride from the turnpike to the pike is quite beautiful.
Congratulations are in order for Walt Moura and Dana Spain who were married at their home Saturday night, in Society Hill. The bride wore red, and she looked stunning. Friendship turned to love, and now marriage. (provided)
Thanks to my anonymous tipster who was also checking in. Stay-cation anyone?
Real Housewife of Atlanta, Nene Leakes was in town Saturday night to host a show at The Met for Punch Line Philly Ladies Night Out Comedy Tour! with special guests Loni Love, Adele Givens, Sherri Shepherd, Kym Whitley & B Simone. She was spotted checking in at the Four Season’s Saturday afternoon, that job must pay well as Saturday night at the Four Season will set you back a few thousand, but the views are worth a million bucks.
Then she headed to The Met for hair and Make-up by local and international Make Up Artist Jacen Bowman, who also does Fox 29’s Alex Holley’s beautiful face.
Google shot
Thursday director M Night Shyamalan along with actors Lauren Ambrose and Rupert Grint filmed a scene for the 2nd season of Servant in near Rittenhouse Square at 21st and Spruce. At the end of the day they surprised actress Lauren Ambrose with a cake for her birthday and sang Happy Birthday. If that wasn’t sweet enough, the next day, Friday M Night shot scenes in the Bellevue Hotel’s lobby as well as inside Teuscher Chocolates.
Saturday I headed to Kevin Parker and Kerry Scott’s Philly Fashion Week, which has been going on all last week at 801 Market Street. Saturday’s theme was Lov’n My Curves and kicking off the show was legendary, iconic Sheryl Lee Ralph. You know I had to go out and support Sen. Vincent Hughes‘ wife on the Philly launch of her new clothing line “DIVA”Divinely Inspired Victoriously Aware which is also the name of her DIVA foundation where she raises funds for HIV/AIDS as well as other chronical illnesses; the show did not disappoint. The shirts were available yesterday at the show, and will be available on the DIVA foundation shortly. Check back later this week and I’ll have more photos from the Lov’n My Curves at Philly Fashion Week. Have a great day, and get out and enjoy it.
Don’t miss AVA’s spectacular concert extravaganza of opera stars at The Met Philadelphia, the beautifully restored opera house, which featured performances by legends such as Enrico Caruso, Rosa Ponselle, and Arturo Toscanini. This will be the first time in over 80 years that opera returns to the historic stage, as star AVA alumni will perform in this concert extravaganza! This concert is sure to delight opera aficionados and newcomers alike. Tickets to the concert only may be purchased through The Met Philly website, and start at just $30 https://themetphilly.com/event/brava-philadelphia/
BrAVA Philadelphia! Performers:
BrAVA performers include international opera
stars and AVA alumni sopranos Angela Meade and Latonia Moore, tenors
Bryan Hymel and Taylor Stayton, bass-baritone James Morris along with
rising opera stars soprano Vanessa Vasquez, mezzo-soprano
Hannah Ludwig, baritone Jared Bybee, and bass-baritone André Courville.
AVA’s current roster of Resident Artists will also lend their voices
throughout the evening. The concert will feature a full orchestra,
conducted by AVA’s Jeannine B. Cowles Music Director
Chair Maestro Christofer Macatsoris.
Gala Honorees:
AVA is pleased to honor the men who rescued and
restored The Met Philadelphia with the AVA Distinguished Achievement in
the Arts Award:
Rev. Mark Hatcher of the Holy Ghost Headquarters
Eric Blumenfeld of EB Realty Management Corporation
Geoff Gordon of Live Nation
AVA’s internationally recognized voice teacher Bill Schuman will also be honored.
AVA invites Philadelphia’s Young Professionals (ages 45-and-under) to enjoy an exclusive cocktail hour in the Loge of the opera house prior to the concert, where you’ll enjoy mingling with fellow arts and culture lovers.
Includes $50 contribution, $100 ticket, and $25 value reception
One ticket to Saturday, March 28, 2020 Gala performance at The Met Philadelphia featuring AVA alumni stars, with full orchestra, conducted by Maestro Macatsoris
Exclusive pre-concert cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception in the Loge with other Young Professionals (accessible only via stairs) 6:00-7:30 with open bar
Gala patrons will enjoy a seated dinner onstage of
The Met Philly, catered by Chef Jean-Marie Lacroix’s Brûlée, after the
concert, and much more! For details on each gala package level, please
visit the AVA website
here.
For information about Young Professionals, the gala dinner and to reserve your space, please email Leah Golub at lgolub@avopera.org or call at 215-735-1685.
Today: Dim Sum House‘s Grand Opening in Rittenhouse With Free Food. Jane Guo (above) and Jackson Fu announce the grand opening of Dim Sum House by Jane G’s TODAY February 20, 2020, at 1930 Chestnut Street, at 11:30am. The mother-son duo will bring all-day, every-day dim sum in two styles to Rittenhouse Square. On top of Shanghai and Cantonese dim sum, Dim Sum House in Rittenhouse will also feature dishes from the Jiang Nan region of China including noodles, entrees, fried rice and soups.
For its grand opening, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, dine-in guests will celebrate with a complimentary order of Scallion Pancakes per table. From 5:00pm to 7:00pm, dine-in guests will enjoy a complimentary order of Dan Dan Noodles per table.
Dim Sum House will test a brand-new ordering system at the dining room tables. With each seating, guests will be able to place their orders for dim sum favorites on a checklist they can hand off and update with their server as their experience progresses. This is especially useful for large groups. Look for this system to debut in University City later this winter.
Dim Sum House in Rittenhouse will launch seven day a week happy hour later this winter. For lunch specials, guests can enjoy a $13 lunch featuring a choice of soup (Hot & Sour or Wonton) with a choice of one of 20 entrees, and a side of rice (White, Brown, and Fried).
Opening services for Dim Sum House in Rittenhouse include lunch, dinner, and bar service. Opening hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 11:30am to 10:00pm, Fridays from 11:30am to 11:00pm, Saturdays from 11:00am to 11:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am to 10:00pm. Lunch hours run 11:30am to 3:00pm weekdays, and 11:00am to 3:00pm on weekends. The kitchen closes at 9:45pm on weekdays and 10:45pm on weekends. Delivery service and catering currently exist in University City. They will launch in the new Rittenhouse location in March, 2020. Dim Sum House in Rittenhouse is fully handicap accessible.
CreateXChangehosted another exciting event this time with it was co-produced with Haworth Inc. and featured Pauline Brown, long time leader 💪 in the luxury 💵goods sector and former Chairman of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton North America! Pauline spoke about her new book 📖, Aesthetic Intelligence: Enhance Your Brand, Improve Productivity ✍️and solidify workplace culture. She taught us that 85% of people today buy a particular product 🕶👞🥣because of how it makes them FEEL. We learned the importance of relationships, experiences, memories and much more. Pauline sent us a great testimonial, 👉”I’m most impressed with the breadth, depth and creativity of the community you’re building in Philly.” – Pauline Brown
Ciro Monti – Senior Haworth Collection Business Development Manager, Bela Shehu of NINObrand , Pauline Brown and Karin Copeland – Founder CEO – CreateXChange
Rosa Agliata, Elaina Spilove, and Hope Cohen
Eileen Thomas, and Jessica Donnelly-Banks
Bela Shehu , and Mariko Sorgi
Kristin Daly, and Camille Focarino
Jen Rajchel and Pamela Raitt
Colleen Wyse, Sharon Pinkenson and Hope Cohen
Thanks Andre Flewellen for shooting this event.
The next exciting CreateXChange event is with Shark Tank’s Daymond John. 👉Join us for a 🌎 world class event with Daymond John, Founder, President, and CEO of Fubu, ⭐️ Star of 🦈 ABC’s Shark Tank, and Bestselling 📚 Author! Daymond will discuss his latest book, “Powershift: Transform Any Situation, Close Any Deal, and Achieve Any Outcome,” by 🏋️♀️mastering the 👉 three prongs of #influence, #negotiation, and #relationships. Daymond will be interviewed by William Toms of Rec Philly, Sally Guzik of Cambridge Innovation Center, and our very own CEO and Founder, Karin Copeland! Register below: https://lnkd.in/exGGP7a
On January 30, 2020, Lynsie Solomon of Lynsie Blair Inc teamed up with Bravado co-owners Jennifer Rossi and Pamela Caruso who specialize in personal styling and personal shopping to celebrate Galentine’s 2020 with their fabulous clients, friends, and family at The Residence at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia.
Alondra Anaya, Gabrielle Ochoco, Davida Janae, and Miguel Martinez-ValleThe Color Room is opening soon.
Happy Valentine’s Day Weekend. More than ever this year my timeline was filled with happy celebrations of our friends and neighbors celebrated the holiday, with friends, their significant others and family. Let’s check some folks out.
Seriously the cutest baby in Philly. Azuri Elizabeth has grown accustom to her moms weekly, nearly daily photo shoots. Azuri’s name is a combination of her grandfather on dad’s sides name, and grandmother on mom’s side name. Follow along to see her grow into the beautiful women her mom is. azuri.elizabeth
Emily and Matt enjoyed a romantic dinner at Parc last night, and just a few tables away was Kate Winslet, her hubby Ed and their two kids enjoying Valentine’s Day at Parc restaurant.
After the first tip came in I started doing a search to see if I could find more info, and or photos. I found the above and I LOL, and shared it with my readers. This is a national site and I love how they featured our Parc on it.
Creeping to see if I see Kate Winslet and family in the background of these photos. What did they eat I wonder, they’re all vegetarians, and Ed Smith, her husband is a Vegan.
While dining at McGillin’s yesterday a newly married couple came in to have their photos taken with the owners, seems they met there. They declined to be interviewed, but they were smitten and very happy. Check out a fun article at the Inky about the match making skills at the famed ale house.
We stayed in and enjoyed our traditional seafood dinner and chocolate covered pretzels. (I didn’t partake as I had dined earlier with a BFF), watched movies and was asleep by 11pm. Ahhh bliss after 25 years!! Hope you all had a fantastic VDay, and continue with a great weekend.
I’ll be heading to advertiser, and deliciousness Pinefish at 12th and Pine for my Vday dinner. It’s been too long since I went last but I’ve been jonesing for it.
Last night I was at Slice Pizza in South Philly learning how to create the perfect heart shaped pie. This one is not mine, mine didn’t perform well as it seems that I put too much cheese on it and it didn’t bake right. I’ll keep my day job. Marlo Dilks, co-owner of Slice with husband Jason, tells me you can order ahead, or call up tomorrow and they will deliver you or your loved one a heart shaped pizza. Yesterday on Twitter I asked what do they do with the dough not used in the heart shaped pizza? Marlo tells me they make garlic knots. Now that sounds delicious too!
Speaking of date night, last night Sixers Ben Simmons and girlfriend Kendall Jenner were spotted at Wm. Mulherin’s Sons 1355 N Front St. around 8PM last night. They were spotted by many, bothered by none, but someone was kind enough to send this photo to me and I appreciate it. I hear they enjoyed Francobolli Black Truffle, a Double Margherita Pizza, Ravioloa and a bottle of GL Riscossa Barbera.
Kate Winslet stopped by Vanity Salon on Walnut Street earlier this week to get her face made up pretty by Marlene. While I was away she and her husband dined at Vedge with a few friends. This week Mare of Easton is filming in Aston, Pa.
Buy Persian & Oriental Rugs from Roy’s Rugs! Conveniently located in Historic Mt. Airy. A short distance from Center City and the entire Main Line.
Congrats to NOTO on their 3rd anniversary. They have a stellar line up to celebrate this weekend.
Here’s your chance to be seen by a large, engaged audience. East Passyunk is looking for entertainers for their various outdoor events.
