Philadelphia, Real Estate, Uncategorized

First Look “2100 Model Residence Unveiling”

October 15, 2021 by HughE Dillon Leave a comment

I’ve watched them build 2100 Hamilton as it’s only a few blocks from my house. They’ve done a great job, and it turned out so much more beautiful than I anticipated. Fits right into the neighborhood, which I can enjoy with the reflective glass, and bright sunny skies on those days.
Comprised of 27 exclusive residences and situated among the city’s finest museums, 2100 Hamilton offers a luxury lifestyle that is easy, effortless, and exciting close to shops, Fairmount Park and views of the City Skyline.

Last night there was a special unveiling of one of their 3 bedroom models for potential residents to get a sneak peek at what 2100 Hamilton has in store for them.

Did I mention spectacular views of the City Skyline

With a nearly half acre private residential garden, offers stunning city views and strikes the perfect balance of Center City living with the peace of a park-like setting.

Developer and friends Michael Scanapieco and Tom Scanapieco, with developers of this property Tom Bock and Angela Bock

Kerrie Owens and Ashley Holcombe Rachel Garman, and Brianna Minko

Paula Celletti-Baron shows Michelle Wenitsky ,Dani Kanak and Michelle Leff the living room over looking the Rodin Museum.

Matt Musill, Risk Management Consultant at Johnson, Kendall & Johnsoni, and Tom Bannar, Vice President | Risk Management Advisor | Johnson, Kendall & Johnson, Inc.

Kris Pirnat and Jamie Ireland John and Kelly Williams

Judy Munroe in the amenity filled kitchen. Highlights include an induction cooktop, quartz countertops, one-touch faucets, microwave drawers, over-counter lighting, an oversized wine refrigerator, and a separate expansive pantry as well as a selection of tasteful palettes to fit anyone’s personal style. Custom cabinetry by Joanne Hudson Kitchens and appliances by Wolf and Sub-Zero anchor the gourmet kitchen experience. 2100 Hamilton
Thanks to Andre Flewellen for photographing the Sneak Peek Preview as I was covering the Italian Medical Awards. More on that next week. Have a great weekend, and I will see you back here on Sunday for HughE Around Town!! Thanks as always, HughE

Philly To Do

Philadelphia Art Alliance at University of the Arts Debut

October 14, 2021 by HughE Dillon Leave a comment

October 7, 2021 was a celebration of the reopening of the Philadelphia Art Alliance at University of the
Arts, which had largely been closed during the pandemic. It included UArts leadership, its board of
trustees and the many donors who supported the first two phases of improvements to the alliance. The
evening cocktail party was held in the newly renovated first-floor galleries and meeting space, as well
as in the garden.

Founded by artists in 1915 and located in the former Wetherill Mansion on Rittenhouse Square, the Philadelphia Art Alliance is considered one of the first multidisciplinary art spaces in the U.S. Its remarkable legacy includes presenting the work of visionary writers, composers, dancers, musicians, sculptors and architects from Igor Stravinksy to Gertrude Stein to Diego Rivera, among many other luminaries.

In 2018, the celebrated Philadelphia Art Alliance merged with the University of the Arts uniting two century-old institutions as the Philadelphia Art Alliance at the University of the Arts. Its new name: Philadelphia Art Alliance at the University of the Arts.

President David Yager, president and CEO of uArts, and Jud Aaron, Board of Trustees for the University of the Arts greets the supporters, friends and thanks them for their help in renovating the building.

Ralph Citino ,Lawrence Taylor, Eleanor Davis, Suzanne and Ron Naples

Gregory Segall, Joe Aristone, and Jack Soloff Jr.

Larry and Harriet Weiss, Ronald Gross and Sandra Taub

Thanks to Andre Flewellen for shooting. For more background on the Art Alliance, and University of the Arts Common Field Phila Inquirer Sorry I missed you yesterday, it’s been very busy this week, which is great. You can always follow along on Instagram, in my stories as that’s where I report current, as it happens in my life stuff. Hello to the 127 new followers since the beginning of October. Most of youse came over from Instagram, and I appreciate it. Here on PhillyChitChat we go much more into depth about the events we cover with links so you can easily read about them as well.
Otherwise see you tomorrow for more ChitChat. Thanks so much!! HughE

Philly To Do

Commonweal Art Gallery Opens In Philly

October 11, 2021 by HughE Dillon Leave a comment

In the past few months people have been yearning to go out , and we here at Philly Chit Chat have been very busy photographing many of the hot and happening events. Thanks to team photographer Andre Flewellen for capturing the opening of Commonweal Art Gallery earlier this month. Let’s see who made left their leggings at home and came to check out this new art gallery.

The arts scene in Philadelphia continues to grow with the opening of Commonweal which happened October 1st, 2021. The gallery features emerging and mid-career Philadelphia artists and designers from across the city’s creative communities. The artists for Commonweal’s inaugural program were chosen because their work focuses on social and cultural themes important to our city and its residents while remaining engaged with evolving national and global conversations. The works of featured designers form a capsule collection of objects exclusive to the gallery. The designers have engaged their material expertise to create an array of unique functional objects whose quality and thoughtfulness are intended to enrich their user’s daily experience through their use.

Photo on Right: Caitlin Clark, Alec Conner, Owner of Commonweal Gallery and Priyanka Setty

Kate Marlys, Philly PR Girl and Andrianna Acosta check out the art at Commonweal Gallery located at 1607 Latimer Street, 19103 featuring feature G. Farrel Kellum and Warith Taha

Sitting Pretty: Gabrielle Ochoco, and Sabir Peele, Men Style Pro

Alec Conner, chats with creators Dan Tague, multi-media artist and Olivia Verdugo, Founder and Designer at C R U S H

October featured designer is C R U S H studio, an ongoing materials collaboration between Jenna Robb and Olivia Verdugo. They have created the Grounding Cushion, an object that is intended to reduce stress and refocus on the present moment through touch, for the gallery’s capsule design collection.

Making the scene is Ian Michael Crumm, and Toni Leslie, who had stepped away for a bit to explore lives other offerings, but the pandemic has brought them back to the Philly scene . I have a feeling we’ll see more of these two creatives in the near future. Plus Happy Birthday this week Ian!!

For more information, you can also follow Commonweal on their Instagram and Facebook pages. For press inquiries and/or media requests, please contact Katerina@PhillyPRGirl.com.

Uncategorized

Kids Gym Indoor Playground Opens

July 19, 2021 by HughE Dillon Leave a comment

Owners of We Rock the Spectrum Kelly McAllister has a degree in business and marketing that she earned from Penn State University. Her husband, Sean, was born and raised in the neighborhood and most of their extended family still resides here as well. Kelly and Sean are extremely passionate about family and have three sons of their own: Logan (4), Jackson aka Jack-Jack (2), and Cameron. We Rock The Spectrum is exactly the kind of place they’d want their kids to enjoy, if they weren’t the owners.

Our Gym Includes:
Suspended equipment with swings – for balance and vestibular treatment
Crash mats and crash pillows – for fun, motor planning, and strength
Zip line – for stress release and joint and body relaxation
Trampoline – for building leg and core strength
Indoor play structure – for climbing and increasing playground skills
Sensory-based toys – for improved auditory processing and fine motor skills
Fine Motor and Arts and Crafts Area – for improved hand-eye coordination
We *Rock the Spectrum* is a growing kids gym franchise of sensory-safe indoor playgrounds, classes, and birthday parties for ALL kids!

Thanks to PhillyChitChat Team Member Andre Flewellen for shooting this event. Check out more photos and story in Metro Philly today.

Uncategorized

Mobile COVID-19 testing unit visits Philadelphia

October 7, 2020 by HughE Dillon Leave a comment

CATE (Community-Accessible Testing & Education), Pennsylvania’s first mobile COVID-19 testing and education unit, arrived in Philadelphia on September 26. CATE is supported by the Independence Blue Cross Foundation, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Latino Connection, and Highmark Blue Shield. The event was one of several stops CATE will make in southeastern Pennsylvania this fall.

L to R: Dr. Angelico Razon, Philadelphia Department of Health, IBC Foundation president Lorina Marshall-Blake and George Fernandez, Founder and CEO of Latino Connection at the CATE testing event in Philadelphia where more than 50 people were tested.

Social distancing and masking guidelines will be followed at all times. Anyone can be tested, and insurance is not required. Services are offered in English and Spanish.

A video greeting from Daniel J. Hilferty, president and chief executive officer of Independence Blue Cross

Additional CATE testing locations are listed on CATEmobileunit.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/CATEmobileunit. Services are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information about COVID-19 testing in near you, visit the Department of Health’s website, health.pa.gov.

Photos by Andre Flewellen (Happy Birthday Andre!!)

Uncategorized

2019 The Innovators Gala

December 6, 2019 by HughE Dillon Leave a comment

The NAWBO Philadelphia Center for Advancing Entrepreneurs (the Center) hosted its 2019 Innovation Gala, honoring Joan Waters of COFCO on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Rivers Casino event center.Joan received the annual Innovators Award in recognition of her commitment to effect difference-making change in Philadelphia and surrounding communities and to advance entrepreneurship and innovation in our region.

Parker and Susi Bruhns, John Freiberg and Joan Waters

Ana Fernandez-Parmet, Jay Doran, and Shandi Hogg

The NAWBO Philadelphia Center for Advancing Entrepreneurs is the charitable arm of the NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) Greater Philadelphia Chapter. Founded in 2009 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, the Center provides emerging and established entrepreneurs with opportunities to develop and grow their businesses through its ATHENAPowerLink® NAWBO® Delaware Valley program and the Young Entrepreneurs Academy® (YEA!) Philadelphia.

Michele Schina, Bethanne Muth, Dawson Muth, Christopher Muth, and Tom Bove

Congratulations Joan Waters !! Learn more about >> NAWBO Philadelphia Center for Advancing Entrepreneurs – Thanks Andre Flewellen for shooting this event for PhillyChitChat and NAWBO Phila

Uncategorized

Academy Ball 2020 co-chairmen’s Reception

December 4, 2019 by HughE Dillon Leave a comment

The 163rd Academy of Music Anniversary Concert and Ball co-chairmen’s reception was held on Thursday, November 14, 2019.

UPDATE: Here are the photos from the Academy Ball 2020 and links to where others may be found.

**Dennis and Deborah Glass** hosted the reception at their home in Bryn Mawr.

The Glasses greeted the guests as they arrived.

**Cackie Rogers,** vice chairman of the Academy of Music (AOM) Board of Trustees, **Mario Mestichelli,** Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Philadelphia Orchestra Association, Dennis and **Deborah Glass**, co-chairman Jim Brandau, a senior vice president at Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. , and Academy Ball 2020 co-chair Lisa Buckingham

**The 163rd Anniversary Concert and Ball**
Join us for Philadelphia’s most fabulous party of the year—the annual Anniversary Concert and Ball, a spectacular white-tie event with star-studded performances, dining, and dancing, all supporting an iconic historic landmark.
Saturday January 25,2020 The Philadelphia Orchestra
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Conductor

T hanks Andre Flewellen for shooting this event.

**Alyson Jack,** Director of Event Planning and Services at The Bellevue Hotel, **Brian Lang**, **Claire Allamby, Senior Director of the Academy of Music Restoration Fund Office**, **Kelsey Bartle**, Senior Event Sales Manager at Hyatt Hotels Corporation and William Rossi

**Morris Williams, Elaine Camarda, Alexandra Edsall**, and **Robert Victor**

**Jack Earle**, Managing partner at Earle enterprises lp. and **Kate Allison**, founder and CEO of Karma Agency, a strategic communications firm headquartered in Philadelphia and a member of the *Board of Trustees*

**Young Friends membership. For those 21–40 years young, get access to discounted concert tickets, free drinks, and exclusive after parties!**
Join now: www.philorch.org/young-friends

Uncategorized

Have an Olive Day With Chef José Andrés

May 29, 2019 by HughE Dillon Leave a comment

Philadelphia hosted a delectable event on May 15^th, “Have an Olive Day,” featuring the prestigious Spanish chef José Andrés,

Chef Andrés has been twice named by TIME Magazine as one of its 100 Most Influential people. In its final year, this initiative is promoted by Olives from Spain, with the financial support of the European Union.

95 percent of the pimento-stuffed olives consumed in the United States come from Spain

As part of the Olives From Spain “Have an Olive Day” campaign, Andrés last week turned the The Versailles Residences roof deck and private resident space, at 16^th and Locust Street in Center City into a delicious olive field with dozens of varieties, including Hojiblanca, Queen and Manzanilla, as part of his ambassadorship introducing Spanish olives to the United States.

“Have an Olive Day” campaign invited guests and journalists to know more about their varieties, versatility and benefits. The promotional program developed by the European Union and the Spanish olives sector, is the leading producer and exporter of table olives in America.

**Syrmarie Villalobos,** Telemundo 62 and **chef José Andrés**

Spain is the world leader in production and export of table olives, representing 21 percent of world production and 30 percent of world exports. The United States imports more than 155 million pounds of European olives every year.

Chef Martinez helped guests taste and discover olives, a basic ingredient in the Mediterranean diet.

Popular at the party was the Olives from Spain Philly cheese-steak

For recipe inspiration and more information on the rich history of olives, please visit www.haveanoliveday.eu or follow the campaign on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest at @haveanoliveday – Thanks to Andre Flewellen for photographing this for HughE Dillon LLC/PhillyChitChat.

Philadelphia

Philippe Maidenberg Debuts New Project

December 7, 2017 by HughE Dillon

Philippe Maidenberg Debuts New Project at Presidential City

The Post Brothers hosted a cocktail party to toast Philippe Maidenberg, the Paris-based architect, interior designer and furnishing designer who just completed his first project in the United States at The Adams Building within historic Presidential City. Philippe Maidenberg is a French, Paris-based architect, interior designer and furnishing designer. Born and raised in France, Maidenberg is best known for his architecture and interior work with hotels throughout Paris.

Project

Guests enjoyed cocktails and passed hors d’Oeuvres while touring the building where Maidenberg designed the lobby, lounge, and model apartments for the newly renovated fourth tower at Presidential City.

Caryn Liss,Jodee Kelsey and Gabriella Greco

Presidential City, one of Philadelphia’s most prestigious 20th century landmarks, epitomizes the vision of crafting a world-class living experience. Creatively reimagined to accommodate the lifestyles of urban-paced commuters and community-minded residents, the high-rise complex invites an identity of cosmopolitan sophistication and stately elegance. With fully renovated features, the residences maintain a Golden era prominence enhanced by contemporary comforts and modern amenities.

Katherine Curkin, Anthony DeWitt and Kyle Kirkpatrick

French architect Philippe Maidenberg first project in the USA was designing the lobby, lounge, and model apartments of The Adam’s at the Presidential.

Sarah Ferenz and Grant Gundlock

Liz Pestronk, Svetlana Pestronk (how adorable!!), Philippe Maidenberg, and Mike Pestronk

Jinous Kazemi, and Mike Pestronk

According to Hospitality Design Magazine: Maidenberg ‘s favorite architect is Frank Gehry because he “I’ve followed him since the ’80s. He has changed the way of creating. There is great documentary by Sydney Pollack called Sketches of Frank Gehry. A genius films another genius. You can see Gehry creating a building with pieces of carton and scissors like a very clever and sensitive kid would do. Then, the process gets more complicated.” (source)

Lee Plummer

Sarah Ferenz, Grant Gundlock and Svetlana Pestronk

Thanks to Andre Flewellen for photographing this event

Philadelphia

Hot, Hot, Hot Pool Party Pixs at 251 Dekalb – KOP’s New Luxury Community

June 15, 2017 by HughE Dillon

Hot, Hot, Hot Pool Party Pixs at 251 Dekalb – King of Prussia’s New Luxury Apartment Community

251 Dekalb, King of Prussia’s new upscale luxury apartment community, hosted a Heat Wave Summer Soiree on June 10, 2017.

Hot

Inspired by the vibrant vibes of South Beach, Miami, the free, open-to-the-public event centered around the community’s outdoor salt-water pool.

Hot

There was music by DJ Gun$ Garcia, specialty cocktails and lite bites served as the guest frolicked in the pool.

Hot
and mermaids too

Hot Hunter Clark, Sim City, Mara and Casey Kunash

DSC_0107 (Custom) (Custom)
Rachael Caron, and Desirée Kachnovitz

luxury
Alexia Zenios, Cassie Hepler, Stephanie Engstrand, Meg Arbo and Michelle Leonard
DSC_0189 (Custom)
Jay,Leslie & Corinne Rothberg, and Andrew Lightfoot luxury Ariana Heard, Gabi Outlaw and Vicki Lake

DSC_0294 (Custom)
Krissi Monae, Brittany Denehy, Kelly Moyer, Maggie Blehar, Sheela Shamisddeen, and Naimah May
luxury

Maikel Licea and Susan Diana

Hot Nichole Josefowicz, and Dino Scalia

DSC_0115 (Custom) (Custom)

James Loughlin, and Jamie Beltrami

Hot

Rocky Richards

Hot

Alex Lowy, and Lisa Herrmman

DSC_0336 (Custom) (Custom)

Jenn & Yafim Goldring, Akansha & Purav Bhatt, and Olivia Mucha

DSC_0024 (Custom) (Custom) Ariana Heard, Vicki & Steve Lake
251 Dekalb is located at 251 West Dekalb Pike King of Prussia, PA and is managed by Candlebrook Management Company, a reputable property management company with verified listings on http://www.rentcafe.com/. 251 Dekalb offers Studio to 3 bedroom apartments ranging in size from 543 to 1527 sq.ft. Amenities include Air Conditioner, Basketball Court, Business Center, Clubhouse, Controlled Access/Gated and more. Property is located in the 19406 ZIP code. For more details, contact our office at (610) 265-5251
251 DEKALB Apartments located at 251 West DeKalb Pike