1. The Arts & Business Council’s 29th Annual Awards took place on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and ABC honored renowned director and producer and Philadelphia native, Lee Daniels with the Anne d’Harnoncourt Award for Artistic Excellence for his achievements in film and the arts. He is an Academy Award nominated director, writer, and producer. Most recently he released the critically acclaimed LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER, which held the number one box office spot for three consecutive weeks. Daniels is perhaps best known for his film PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE, which was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Other credits include THE PAPERBOY, SHADOWBOXER, and MONSTER’S BALL. Daniels was born and raised in Philadelphia. The prestigious Anne d’Harnoncourt Award for Artistic Excellence, sponsored by PwC, is named for the late Anne d’Harnoncourt, former CEO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The award is given to an ndividual who has achieved worldwide acclaim, embodies artistic achievement and serves as an inspiration to the entire region, both as  an artist and as a leader. (From left) Steve Haas, Karin Copeland, Gail Harrity, Connie Williams and Sharon Pinkenson (right) joined Lee Daniels following the award presentation.

 2. Lee Daniels paused for a photo with Julie Natale and Tomoko Tori.

 3. Jim and Marsha Moss chatted with Jeffrey Fuller.

4. Kristin Munroe, Christie Honigman, Trish and Bob English, Katie English and Cory Siegfried attended the event.

5. Rosa and Ricardo Torres and Bill Black and Rebecca Gadsden.

 6. Abbi Jacobson, Keith Orris, Alan Jacobson and Suzanne Orris.

 7. Kathy Albanese, Lee Daniels, David Gale, and Karen Copeland.

8. Lee Daniels and Karen Copeland.

9. Danielle Hankin and Ian Michael Crumm.

10.  Larry Giuffra, Katie English and Keith Leaphart.

11. Gerry Riesenbach, Alasdair Nichol, Anne Henry and Sam Freeman.

 12. Joe Ujobai, Al West and Jerry Wind.   

1. On Wednesday, May 14, 2014 The Rollins Family Foundation 4th Annual Gala Taste of the World: Bollywood Bash, took place on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at The Union League in Philadelphia. The evening featured fine dining and festive entertainment to raise funds and awareness for Foundation. The Rollins Family Foundation is dedicated to making healthy food available to children and families most in need including at risk youth in the Philadelphia area. Access to healthy food is at the core of many issues that face the Delaware Valley including education, crime and major health risks. The Rollins Family Foundation has partnered with local organizations committed to providing fresh food to those families. This year’s dress and entertainment focused on the lively culture of Bollywood. Guests enjoyed delicious cocktails, an exclusive hand-rolled cigar bar, and a truly unique Bollywood experience. (From left) Jimmy and Johari Rollins welcomed Mayor Michael Nutter as he arrived at the event.  

 2. Team members supported Jimmy and Johari Rollins and the Rollins Family Foundation’s efforts to raise funds to provide healthy food for children.

3. Jimmy and Johari Rollins paused for a photo during the event.

4. Antonio Bastardo and Maribel were pictured during the gala.

 5. John and Lauren Colabelli (left) joined Johari and Jimmy Rollins (right) on the red carpet.

6. (From left) Homa Tavangar, Christopher Bogan and Sohie Sabet attended the Bollywood Bash.

 7. (From left) Jonathan Shapiro, Karen Boyle, Ryan and Elisabeth Moss, Lauren Gagliardi and Kevin Kelley.

8. Rubin Amaro and Jami Schnell.

9. Ryne and Margaret Sandberg.

10. (From left) Erin Pusz, Angelina Costa and Carmen Tomassetti.

11. Heidi Hamels and Crystal Howard.

12. Jaimi Gordon and Ron Blackburn.

 13. (From left) Ani Semerjian, Alisa Federico, Lauren Colabelli and Sabrina Thorne.

1.  On Wednesday, May 14, 2014 members and supporters of The Young Friends of the Academy of Music gathered at The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia to celebrate one of Philadelphia’s premier arts and cultural institutions. Attendees enjoyed champagne, wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres as the Young Friends co-chairs delivered remarks during the membership launch party. The Young Friends of Academy of Music program brings together dynamic young adults with a love for music and an interest in exploring arts and culture. As a Young Friend, experience the magnificence and exquisite beauty of the world-renowned Philadelphia Sound from the best seats at the Academy of Music. (From left) Young Friends co-chairs, Brian Lipstein and Christie Honigman chatted with Sam Hamilton during the event.

2 . (From left) Katie English, Kelly Ganczarz, Sean Edwards, Briana Butera and Marisa and Michael Magnatta attended the event.

 3. Melody Isis Herman (left) paused for a photo with Jason and Rachel Cevera.

5. (From left) Laura Coates, Garrett Snider and Marlyn Kellmer.

 6. (From left) Christie Honigman, Alexandra Morgan and Katie English.

7. (From left) Amanda Strem, Jackie Wahlquist, Cameron Maloney, Elisabeth Hill, Emilie Anderson, David Kegler and Hans Goldbach.

8. (From left) Christie Honigman, Brian Lipstein, David Maser and Alison Young.

  1. Officer Dan Lunger and Officer Jennifer Cocco (left and right) and K-9 Unit Police Team dogs paused for a photo with Michael Smyth of The Great Britains Automotive Group during the K-9 ceremony held at Land Rover Jaguar of the Main Line in Wayne.

RADNOR TOWNSHIP POLICE ADD K-9 UNIT WITH SUPPORT FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND LAND ROVER MAIN LINE

Radnor Township and Radnor Police announced the official addition of their inaugural K-9 Police team during a ceremony held at Land Rover Jaguar of the Main Line in Wayne. The dogs are important resources to the department but were not even an option until the community stepped in. Specifically, local business owner Michael Smyth of The Great Britains Automotive Group, who proudly sponsored the K-9 Unit, by providing a special Black Pack Edition Land Rover LR4. The 2014 LR4 is specially fitted and will be used by the department to transport the expertly trained K-9 duo, ‘Rover’ and ‘Discovery.’

“The addition of the K-9 Unit will allow Radnor Police Department to maintain the highest level of safety and security for the community,” says Lt. Chris Flanagan, Radnor Police Department. The dogs will specialize in protective bomb sweeps, searching for hidden suspects or missing persons, and are being trained to assist with investigating crimes such as burglaries and robberies. The Radnor K-9 Unit will provide state-of-the-art proactive police sweeps in several of the local colleges, schools, and small to large-scale community events. Rover and Discovery will graduate from training on the second week of June, fully certified for Patrol and Bomb detection duties, and Radnor Police and Radnor Township celebrated
with a formal ceremony on Wednesday, May 14th at 11:30am at Land Rover Jaguar of the Main Line.

“We are extremely pleased to be able to have the opportunity to help Radnor Township continue to be one of the best communities in the US,” says Michael Smyth. “Having Rover and Discovery on patrol in a Land Rover LR4 is very exciting and also consistent with the rich history of our brand “

Although the K-9 team can be deployed for many reasons, including the tracking of missing persons, criminal suspects and the detection of bombs and other explosive materials – the unit will still need regular training and yearly re-certifications. The Radnor Township, Radnor Police Department and The Great Britains Automotive Group are also looking to add another vehicle, in order to double the capabilities of K-9 unit. Donations to help the Radnor Police K-9 Fund can be made out to Radnor Police K-9 Fund and dropped off or mailed to: Radnor Police K-9 Fund, 301 Iven Avenue, Wayne PA, 19087.

THE GREAT BRITAINS AUTOMOTIVE GROUP is the largest volume retailer of new and pre-owned Jaguars and Land Rovers in both the Delaware Valley and the state of Pennsylvania.  The stores are conveniently located just off the Blue Route in Wayne and just off the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Willow Grove.  They have a long history of providing their customers with an exceptional ownership experience and each store continues to be ranked among the top performing Jaguar and Land Rover stores in the United States.
Both stores have received numerous awards for their excellence in the luxury vehicle segment.  Their service departments have numerous technicians that are ranked amongst the best in the country. For more information about visiting a Great Britains location, please call 610-520-2000 or visit their state of the art facilities in either Wayne or Willow Grove, PA.
2. Radnor Township Superintendent of Schools, Michael Kelly, Radnor Township Board of Commissioners president, Elaine Schaefer,  Delaware County District Attorney, Jack Whelan, and Radnor Township Manager, Robert Zienkowski attended the K-9 ceremony at Land Rover Jaguar of the Main Line.

3 . Officers John Miller, Mark Stiansen, Jennifer Cocco and Ray Matus attended the official ceremony.

4 . Michael Smyth holds the official document presented during the event. 0fficer Jennifer Cocco with her Police Team dog and publicist David Neff joined Michael in the photo opportunity.

5. Bob Archibald paused for a photo with Officer Jennifer Cocco and her Police Team dog.

6. Michael Smyth chatted with David Neff during the event.

7. (From left) Tim Boyce, Delaware County Chairman, Tom McGarrigle and Michael Smyth paused for a photo with the K-9 Vehicle.

 8. Nancy Campbell, executive director of the Wayne Art Center (left) joined Alicia Eger and Diane Jiorle of the Wayne Business Association during the K-9 ceremony.

 1. The Shipley School held its annual”Secret Gardens” garden tour on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. The annual event featured an exclusive viewing of breathtaking and seldom-seen gardens. This year’s gardens were in Haverford, Bryn Mawr and Villanova. Attendees lunched at Appleford, viewed art from the Gardens Gallery, shopped the vendors boutiques and made purchases of treasures for home and garden at the Shipley Green Thumb Shop. The Shipley Secret Gardens Tour began in 1975 and is held each May.  Tour guide, Lura Wampler (left) welcomed Laura Buck, Pat Masters and Frannie Engelbert to a garden in Haverford.

 2. Jean Clemons and Shellie Hardan enjoyed the charm of this lovely property.

4. Anita Cohen, Joan Naide, Stacy Cohen and David Naide attended the annual ”Secret Gardens” garden tour.

5. ”Secret Gardens” co-chairs Courtney Daly and Larisa Bevan paused for a photo during the event.

6. Tiffany Green, Heidi Tirjan, Jennifer Leach and Natasha Bolis offered art from the Gardens Gallery.

7. Michele Cruise, Leslie Labess, Sue Henry, Patti Stokes, Jean Tremblay and Lee Walsh were pictured at Appleford, the lunch location.

8. Mary Jo Arnott, Mary Treisbach, Karin Kopesky and Susan Wright enjoyed the annual”Secret Gardens” event.

9. Tour guide Elizabeth Norris chatted with Kathleen Cannon and Leora Natan during the garden tour.

10. Lori Shinal, June Anderson and Meta Stavrand.

11. David Burnett of Keystone Gardens was pictured by the infinity pool at this unique property.

12. Lisa Gillin and Betsy Block chatted with tour guide Elizabeth Norris (center).

1. On Wednesday, May 14, 2014 The Wayne Art Center hosted an ”Afternoon at Ardrossan” as part of its Plein Air menu. Montgomery Scott family member, Joan Mackie, treated guests to a tour of Ardrossan, the famed and privately-owned Main Line estate, complete with history and family anecdotes. Guests were able to go beyond the wrought-iron gate and experience Ardrossan’s exquisite ensemble of architecture, landscape and decorative arts. The event featured high tea and champagne served by Jimmy Duffy Catering in Ardrossan’s formal dining room. (From left) Patty Burke, Jen Lederman, Susan Rocke and Pat Burke were pictured on Ardrossan’s lovely grounds.

2. Plein Air artist Katherine Galbraith enjoyed painting this subject on Ardrossan’s terrace.

3. Patti Hallowell, Tom Watkins and Barbara Berry.

4. Patti Hallowell, Lee Laden, Keith Craley and Debbie Obee.

 5. Wayne Art Center Executive Director, Nancy Campbell, Director of Special Projects, Karen Louise Fay, Diane Jiorle and Sherry Frank paused for a photo during the tea.

6. Anne McIlvain chatted with Lily and Gilda Schwalb.

 7. Sally Randolph, Patrick Burke and Suzy Davis enjoyed the event. 

1. The Radnor Hunt Races celebrated its 84th Anniversary on May 17, 2014 during the spring tradition of steeplechasing at the Radnor Hunt. Six exciting races featured horses galloping over hurdles and timber fences for purses totaling $180,000. Attendees enjoyed tailgate picnics with friends and family while helping to win the race for open space. All proceeds from the Radnor Hunt Races benefit the land and water preservation programs of the Brandywine Conservancy in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. James and Tricia Malott (left) and Jackie and Vince Liuzzi (right) attended the event.

2. (From left) Dana Farrell, Donna Coghlan Pasquale and Amy Brown.

 3. (From left) Mark Lupke. Charles Keates, John Churchill, Greg Montanaro and Rich Pagano.

4. (From left) Brad Mills, Jennifer Kelly, Chris Wolfington, Alicia Daniels, Molly Denofa and John Giordano.

5. Marcello Luzi and Greg Seitter.

9. Sherry Kumar chatted with Pierre Rives.

 6. BNY Mellon celebrated 30 years as the presenting sponsors of the Radnor Hunt Races. Bank officers and their significant others gathered for a photo included (from left) George and Nicole Riter, Regional president Lee Woolley and his wife Betsy and Mark Haslam.

 7. Frederico Schiavio and his daughter Ljubica. Ljubica sported a new bonnet made by her mother for the event.

 8. (From left) Michelle Wisniewski, Lisa Chalmers and Gordana Loncar.

10. (From left) Missy Schwartz, Callaghan Schwartz and Kendra Watson.

11. (From left) Ryan Homaijani, Alexa Earle and Rob Derkrikorian.

 12. (From left) Barry Brennan, Abbie Love, Erwin Wenner, Susan Notares and Nina Fox.

 13. (From left) Pamela Maher, Alec Davis, Michael Geiger, Kathy Warden and Tom Maher.

14. Hart Callahan and Kathy Warden.

15. The Sunshine Landscapes girls paused for a photo during the Radnor Races!

16. Tom Heckman and Sean Kennedy brought this 1929 Bentley to the tailgate picnic area.

17. Chris Peeples and Suzanne Bender.

18. (From left) Marria Walsh, Rich Walkup and Wayne Grafton.

19. (From left) Ellen Epps, Arlene and Bob Ruggiero, Karen Miller and Terry Ruch.

20. Milica Schiavo, her daughter, Ljubica,  and her mother Gordana Loncar enjoyed the day at the Radnor Races.

21. (From left) Bud Baroni and Dave, Charlotte and Adeline Michell chatted with Julie Jensen Bryan and her husband Robert Bryan.

1. Many of the country’s finest plein air artists gathered to paint the inspiring landscapes of the Delaware Valley and this exciting event concluded with the 8th Annual Plein Air Gala Opening and Artists Reception at the Wayne Art Center on Saturday, May 17, 2014. “En plein air”, a French phrase meaning “in the open air” is currently a well appreciated art form that captures the atmosphere and spontaneity of the moment. The juror for this year’s event was Randall Sexton of California. (From left) Lindsay DuBarry, Patti Hallowell, Randall Sexton, Nancy Campbell and Debbie Obee paused for a photo during the gala event. Randall Sexton, a renowned California plein air painter, demonstrated basic techniques and advanced methods in oil painting on a variety of locations during the Plein Air event.

2. Peter and Maria Archer, Scott and Libby Benner and Bob Campbell were pictured during the event.

3. Commissioner Bill Spingler (left) joined Bob Barry, Christina Haas and Jesse Ordonio during the event.

4. Matt and Sara Glaser, Tema and Adam Burkey and Meredith and Scott Huston paused for a photo during the event.

5. Maureen McAleer, Cecilia Rudman, Denise Danzinges and Karen Louise Fay.

6. Ginny Brookins, Julian Gorelli, Susan Kohlkas and Jane Gardner of First Priority Bank, a sponsor of the event.

 7. (From left) Peter Godfrey, Joan Mackie and Lindsay and Joe DuBarry were pictured with a painting depicting one of the many scenes at Ardrossan.

 8. Kim Carty, Mary Nagle and Cecilia Rudman.

9. William Popwell, Tess Hart, Ryan Thut and Meredith Martindale.

10. Leo and Eve Pierce, Sue and Bill Martindale and Janet Haas.

 11. Sally Randolph and Mimi Snyder.

12. Barbara Berry and Bob Berry .

13. Joe and Janice Reiser.

 14. Janice Williams, Janice Reiser and Amy and Brad Guidi.

 15. Alan and Ann McIlvain, Bonnie and Christopher Gleeson, Susan Werner and Katherine Galbraith.

16. Bob and Traudi Thomason.

 17. Martin Carty and Mike Nagle of RBC Wealth Management, an event sponsor.

18. Jeff and Sherry Frank attended the Plein Air Gala.

 1. On Thursday, May 15, 2014 Saturday Club members gathered at Gulph Mills Golf Club for its new board induction day and annual Spring Luncheon. The event also featured the Saturday Club’s wrap-up meeting where members celebrate their accomplishments during the year. They also  enjoyed refreshments and shopping at a variety of boutiques before the luncheon was served. The Saturday Club was formed to fill a need for women in the community to enrich their own lives outside the home. The club’s official motto “Dare to be Wise” gives a clue to what ladies of the late 1880′s faced when attempting to broaden their horizons. At the time, it was radical for women to meet outside the home or even call their association a club. Saturday Club past and present presidents Nissa O’Mara, Megan Hope and Jeanne Dechario paused for a photo during the event.

 2. Carrie Wensing, Erin Muhly, Robin Sweet and Renee Del Viscio.

3. Luncheon co-chairs Cory Townsend and Christine Carberry.

4. Kerry Walsh and Helene Warchol attended the luncheon.

 5. Kelly Perillo. Megan Hope and Carol Ann Randolph.

6. Tara Palmisano, Martha Thomson, Julie Beverly, Chris Kozeracki, Susan  Stuber, Pam Julicher and Lynn Gosnell.

1 . On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Greener Partners’ Board of Directors and its Remarkable Farms Gala co-chairs and committee members attended a Happy Hour cocktail party at Avenue Kitchen in Villanova. The event featured cocktails infused with farm-fresh ingredients and attendees learned more about the Greener Partners gala set for September 27, 2014 at Ardrossan in Villanova. Twenty percent of the Happy Hour proceeds will benefit the September 27 gala. The theme of this year’s event will be ”A Taste of our Region,” which will pair talented chefs from the Greater Philadelphia’s five Counties with their “go-to” farm partners to feature unique local and seasonal dishes. This will be a unique event that brings together an exciting group of chefs all in place, for one evening, literally “on the farm”! Ardrossan is an extraordinary 350-acre gentleman’s farm that still actively manages a herd of pasture-raised angus cattle situated in the midst of a highly developed suburban landscape. Tickets will go on sale on June 15 at www.greenerpartners.com/events. Greener Partners offers farm-to-school initiatives which serve over 25 regional schools, as well as an array of on-farm programs including their First Generation Farmer’s apprenticeship program, (C.R.A.F.T.).  (From left) Liz Denney, Katie Charleson, Jason Ingle and Becky Wein paused for a photo during the cocktail party. Jason Ingle is Greener Partners’ executive director.

 2. (From left) Jackie Botto, Joanne McGeogh and Amy Johnson attended the event at Avenue Kitchen. The Remarkable Farms Gala is an annual event that honors the region’s agricultural heritage, while also celebrating the revitalization of small working organic farms in the region.

 3. (From left) Caroline Hawkins, Anthony Stevenson, Rick Garrity and Laura Vernola.

 4. Board chair Michael Tierney (left) chatted with Laura Vernola, Greg Dodge, Lorraine Serafina and Bob DeBolt.

 5. (From left) Jason Ingle, Nina Neel, Rich Hoffman and Meg MacCurtin.

 6. (From left) Julie Wright, Erin Herz, Becky Wein and Katrina Anders.

7. (From left) Buck Holmes, Chris Henderson and Rick Garrity.

 8. Joy Clancy, Molly Scudder, Katie Charleson and Kurt and Julie Wright. 

 1.  Michael Smyth of The Great Britains Automotive Group and his son Michael Smyth Jr. paused for a photo during First Night at Devon with a special occasion F-Type Coupe Jaguar from Land Rover Jaguar of the Main Line, a Devon Horse Show sponsor.

DEVON HORSE SHOW’S FIRST NIGHT, ITS UNOFFICIAL OPENING!

First Night at Devon, the annual Art Gallery at Devon opening and unofficial kick-off to the 118th Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, took place on Wednesday evening, May 21, 2014. The event, one of the most eagerly awaited of spring was attended by 200 art lovers and Devon devotees.  As guests perused the offering of over 500 pieces of original framed art, as well as several hundred unframed originals and reproductions, they were treated to a lovely cocktail reception.  Several of the Devon Country Fair boutiques offered an opportunity to shop early, and with horses warming up in the ring, First Night is truly a precursor to the eleven day Devon Horse Show and Country Fair.

“There is something really magical about First Night,” said Devon Country Fair Co-Chairman, Buttons Corkhill. “The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is such an important event for our community, both in terms of equestrian competition and what we are able to do for Bryn Mawr Hospital. A year of planning is about to come to fruition.  It’s really special to celebrate the opening of the show on a beautiful evening with people who love art, and love Devon, and work so hard to make it a success.”

Guests sipped the signature cocktail, a cucumber margarita, and nibbled on light fare with a southwestern flair while enjoying live piano music under the sycamore trees. Three items were offered in a live auction; the original artwork for the official 2014 Devon poster by Susan Sponenberg, a painting by Devon’s Chairman Emeritus, Leonard King, and a piece to be commissioned by Genevieve Snyder.  Original works in the gallery, by over 65 artists, reflect the equestrian life and scenes of rural Chester Country and the surrounding areas.  Some of the most highly regarded regional artists are represented as well as artists from as far afield as California.

First Night at Devon is made possible through the generosity of its sponsors: Bryn Mawr Trust, Freeman’s Auctions, Thos. Moser, Haverford Trust, Janney, and UAS. Proceeds of First Night benefit the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Foundation, a nonprofit organization.  The sale of artwork in the Art Gallery at Devon benefits Bryn Mawr Hospital.  The gallery is open May 22 through June 1 with the same hours as the rest of the Devon Country Fair, 10 a.m. to approximately 9:30pm, opening at 11 a.m. on Sundays and closing at approximately 8 p.m. on Thursday May 22, and 3 p.m. on Sunday June 1.

The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair began in 1896 as a one day horse show and has grown into the largest and oldest multi-discipline outdoor horse show in the country. Since 1919, proceeds of the Devon Country Fair have benefitted Bryn Mawr Hospital. To date, nearly $15 million dollars has been donated to the hospital. When adjusted for inflation, that is over $50 million dollars.  The Devon Country Fair is run entirely by volunteers.

2. Land Rover Jaguar of the Main Line general manager Tak Papariello (left) joined Devon Country Fair co-chair Gail McCarthy, Susan Aronschield, Devon Country Fair co-chair Buttons Corkhill and Tyler Bent during the Devon Horse Show unofficial kick-off.

3. (From left) Steven and Elizabeth Kania, Sam Freeman and Sally and Joe Layden. Sam Freeman of Freeman’s Auctions was an event sponsor and served as auctioneer during the event.

 4. Janice and Joe Reiser fell in love with this F-Type Coupe Jaguar during First Night at Devon.

 5. Whitney Bounty and Gabrielle Aruta of Freeman’s Auctions (left and center) chatted with First Night committee member Missy Schwartz in the art gallery.

6. Artists Georgianna Lemssen and Joshua Koffman and his wife Jessica paused for a photo during the First Night event.

7. Vsevolod Kohutiak and his wife Lidia (left) chatted with Liz and Paul Finley (right). Lidia Kohutiak and Liz Finley were among the artists exhibiting in the Art Gallery.

 8. Eileen Chambers (left) examined the painting submitted by Wendy Coleman during the event. Tom Coleman joined them in the photo op.

 9. Art Gallery co-chairs Lori Friel, Marcia Pontius, Jeanne Dechario and Sandy Floyd.

10. Nancy Kneeland (left) paused for a photo with Sue Linker of Thos. Moser. Thos. Moser was an event sponsor.

11. Kelly Perillo (left) and Renee Del Viscio (right) were pictured in the Art Gallery during First Night at Devon.

12. Tom and Wendy Coleman, George Connell Jr. Eileen Chambers, Samantha Cerminaro and Rich Sparks paused for a photo with the F-Type Coupe Jaguar during First Night. George Connell Jr. represented sponsor, Bryn Mawr Trust.

 13. (From left) Katie Brown, Charles Biddle, and Eileen and Jim Devine.

4. Al and Debbie Martin (left and right) chatted with Wendy McDevitt during First Night at Devon.

 1. Ladies’ Day at the Devon Horse Show has long been a staple of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. The Ladies’ Day Committee hosted its third Ladies’ Day Tea on Wednesday, May 28. 2014.  The Hat Contest was presented by Walter Cook Jewelers of Paoli and had a record attendance. The event was also sponsored by Celebrity Cruises, Dressage Collections, J Maki Winery, Main Line Land Rover and Jaguar, Pinnacle Vodka and Wayne Magazine. Ladies Day Chairmen (from left) Laura Wood, Darlene DiGorio and Marykay Bergan paused for a photo during the event.

2. Jean and Marie Kovacs sported these fascinating hats during the third annual Ladies Day Tea!

3. Stephanie Kraynak (right) wore a chapeau made entirely from hair! Jenny Larkin got her ready for the hat contest!

 4. Land Rover Jaguar of the Main Line general manager Tak Papariello (left) and Michael Smyth of The Great Britains Automotive Group (right) paused for a photo with the special occasion F-Type Coupe Jaguar. Michael Smyth also served as a judge during the hat contest.

5. Marykay Bergan and Amy Holzapfel.

 6. Jennifer Goetz and Lee Ann Embrey.

7. Tiffany Arey won the ”Best of Show” category during the hat contest.

8. Gladys Delgado dressed her Maltese dog in a matching outfit!

9. Jason Archacheski and Michael Criscuolo of MLHS roamed the crowd selling raffle tickets!

10. Gabrielle Aruta and Julie Winyard.

11. Robin Sweet won ”Best of Devon” award.

12. Lindsey Turner, Julie Wright, Melissa Vermillion and Gina Whalen.

 13. Brenda Bolling, Michael Smyth, Laurie Wightman and Michael Cook judged the hat competition.

14. Amy Norcini and Janeen Jonak.

15. Bonnie Mackey and Katie and Ann Nelligan attended the event.

16. Alex Shapiro and Mary Varaitis of Celebrity Cruises.

17.  Christine A. Moore and Susan Henley.

18. Janet Patterson, Cheryl Tepe, Abby Mesrow, Heidi Tirjan, Danielle Williams, Heather Bendik and Jennifer Leach.

19. Young Devonnaires Timothy J. Zupko, Gillian Beale King and Jonathan D. Martin served champagne during the event.

 20. Lee Ann Embrey, Liz Frame, Debby Correale, Joanne Beltz, Nicole Klein, Debbie Sniger and Jennifer Goetz.

 21. Ann and Katie Nelligan and Bonnie Mackey chatted with Nancy Rainer Wallace and Janet Osterholm.

22. Carson Kressley, Brenda Bolling and Michael Smyth compared notes during the hat contest!

23. Carson Kressley congratulated Robin Sweet on her award!

24. Carson Kressley paused for a photo with Marjorie Compton.

 25. Carson Kressley broke into a dance with the girls with the Seasons theme! They won ”Best Hat to Toe.”

26. ”The Season” Tina Aberant, Sharon Bozentka, Annette Brennan and Joanne Bogan paused for a photo following the hat contest.

27. Charles Chehebar and Carson Kressley congratulated Tiffany Arey on her ”Best of Show” win!

28. Gordana Loncar chatted with Carson Kressley.

29. Karen Meehan and Rachel Miller attended the hat contest.

 30. Christine Fink, Karen Meehan and Carolyn Krichman.

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 1. The world famous Budweiser Clydesdales paraded around the Dixon Oval during The Devon Horse Show’s Grand Prix Night on Thursday, May 29, 2014.  The beautiful “gentle giants” from the world’s leading brewer pulled the famous red Studebaker beer delivery wagon and at the controls were two expert drivers (and a dalmation dog!) dressed in the traditional green and red delivery uniform of yesteryear. The Budweiser Clydesdales cover about 100,000 miles a year and receive over 5,000 requests annually to appear in parades, promotions, fairs, and horse shows.   Most importantly, these horses are featured in numerous television and print commercials, making them the most recognized corporate symbol in the world.

 2. Sponsors and supporters of the Devon Horse Show gathered in the sponsor box overlooking the Dixon Oval for a reception and a view of the equestrian events taking place that evening in the ring. Pierre Duris of Land Rover Cherry Hill (left) joined William S. Latoff, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at DNB Financial Corp, Mary Latoff and Janet and Anthony Ciarlone during Grand Prix night at the Devon Horse Show. Land Rover Jaguar and DNB Bank serve as sponsors during this year’s show.

3. Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at DNB Financial Corp  and parent of DNB FIRST, Bill Latoff (left), paused for a photo with DNB FIRST Executive Vice President Vince Liuzzi during Grand Prix night.

 4. Tracy and Tak Papariello (left) chatted Miriam Volikas, DHS sponsorship and development director, during the event. Tak Papariello is general manager of Main Line Land Rover Jaguar, a Devon Horse Show sponsor.

 5. (From left) Sandy Nichols, Anna Scott, Carol Wyeth and Callaghan Schwartz were pictured in the sponsor box.

 6. Grace and Emily Rodden (left) joined Kristen Williams and Dr. Craig Williams of Main Line Dental Group (right) during Grand Prix night. Main Line Dental Group are a Devon Horse Show Sponsor.

 7. Tom and Lisa Flynn (left) paused for a photo with Jacqueline and Vince Liuzzi (right) during Grand Prix night.

 8. Kristin Lacher and Stacey Balank enjoyed the view of the equestrian events in the Dixon Oval from the sponsor box!

 9. Pierre Duris (left) chatted with Jennifer Hutchinson and Danielle and Peter Loonan during the event.

10. Michael Smyth of Great Britains Automotive Group, owner of Land Rover Jaguar of the Main Line,  chatted with Tom Burton during Grand Prix night.

 11. Michael and Carla Smyth paused for a photo during the event.

1. Lower Merion Conservancy board members, friends and supporters attended an exquisite evening on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 in the beautiful gardens of Dean Adler and Susanna Lachs Adler. Nestled in Gladwyne, the Adlers’ wonderfully historic home was built in 1850 and has been thoughtfully restored and impeccably cared for by the family for the past 20 years.  Hidden from street view, the backyard opens to a series of elegant, tiered gardens with surprises around every corner.  Using a unique blend of architecture and the natural environment, the gardens are enhanced with regionally appropriate materials and historical elements. The Lower Merion Conservancy, formed in 1995, protects and enhances the quality of life by engaging residents in preserving open space, the natural environment, and the historic character of the community. Through education, advocacy and research, they promote collective responsibility for these shared resources.  (From left) Amy Eads, Tara Sexton and Tania Alexander paused for a photo with host, Susanna Lachs Adler.

 2. (From left) Alexia Sotirchos, Tom Clark and Amy Brady.

3. Amy Eads and Sara Slattery.

4. (From left) Bernadette Moyer and David Burnett of Keystone Gardens and Alison Pottage of SavaTree attended the Lower Merion Conservancy gala event.

 5. (From left) Brian Hoppy, Patty Thompson and Bernadette Hoppy.

6. Natasha and Gary Bolis.

7. (From left) Cricket Brosius, Pete Manuca and Rita Auritt.

8. Joan Trachtenberg and Barbara Martin.

9. (From left) Tara Sexton, Eric Bernstein and Mindy Schuster.

10. (From left) Leslie Boris, Jaime Field and Liz Zelov.

11. (From left) George Day, Alice Donavin and Morris Williams were pictured in the beautiful gardens.

1 . Home of the Sparrow’s 19th Annual, “Jazz at Brushwood” Fundraiser  will take place at Brushwood Stable in Malvern on Saturday, June 21 2014.  This year’s theme is “A Red Carpet Affair” which will boast the glitz and glamour of the red carpet in a fun-filled and elegant atmosphere.  Guests will enjoy fabulous hors d’oeuvres and a delicious buffet dinner prepared and served by ACF Philadelphia – Delaware Valley Chefs Association. The evening’s entertainment will include the incredible sounds of Big Ric Rising. Big Ric has been entertaining audiences with his dynamic and interactive performances for over 15 years. Additionally, there will be both live and silent auctions. The silent auction will have something for everyone, including wonderful weekend getaways, dinner for two at some of the area’s finest restaurants, artwork, and jewelry to name a few. The live auction will include several vacation destinations including a Deer Valley Ski Trip. This year’s event will kick-off the agency’s year-long 20th anniversary celebration.  Over the past 20 years Home of the Sparrow has provided housing and supportive services to more than 1,000 women and children.  For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or tickets, please contact Home of the Sparrow at 610-647-4940 or visit our website at www.homeofthesparrow.org. A preview party took place on Thursday, May 29 at the home of Mark and Christine Turner. Home of the Sparrow officers Emily Interrante, Tammy Virnig, and Pat McLennan were pictured with Mark and Christine Turner (center) during the preview event. Emily Interrante  is the Event Co-Chair  Tammy Virnig is the Board President and Pat McLennan is the Home of the Sparrow  CEO.

 2. Volunteer, Elena Vaganos, Outreach Coordinator, Christina Vaganos and Board Chair, Tammy Virnig.

 3. Sponsors Barbara Buckman, Janice Waitkus of Lagos and Michael Baron joined and Home of the Sparrow CEO Pat McLennan at the preview event.

4. (From left) Emily Interrante, Jazz at Brushwood Co-chair, Tammy Virnig, Board president, Pat McLennan, HOS CEO, and Valeri Boclair, Board member and Publicity Committee Chair.

 5. Roger Nutter, Marie Pettinos and Stacy Sempier.

 6. Jay and Mary McElroy and Pat McLennan.

 7. Mark and Christine Turner and their children James, Polina, and Sam Turner.

 8. (From left) Gregory Turnbull, Deborah Kandebo, Grace Turnbull and Austin Kirkbride.

 9. John and Tammy Virnig (left) and Steve and Maryanne Wallace (right). Tammy Virnig is Board President and Maryanne Wallace is a Board Member.

1.  On  Saturday, May 31, 2014 The Union League of Philadelphia celebrated its newest amenity, The Bungalow of Stone Harbor, New Jersey. Members attended a grand opening, ribbon cutting and buffet supper at the BYOB. The Union League of Philadelphia occupies an entire city block in the center of Philadelphia’s commercial and cultural district and is a shining jewel of history in a city defined by such treasure. It was founded in 1862 as a patriotic society to support the policies of President Abraham Lincoln. The Union League is home to over 3,450 men and women who contribute to club life and keep alive the League’s traditions. (From left) Richard and Stacie Pagano, Greg Montanero, Marie Accardi, Kate Haggerty and John Ventura attended the Bungalow’s grand opening event.

2. Adriana Vela and Ken Wellar.

3. Marc and Kathy Morganthaler.

 4. Dr. Monica DiLella and Dan DiLella.

 5.  (From left) Anne Rivers, Suzanne Walters, the Mayor of Stone Harbor and Tom Lynch, president of the Union League paused for a photo following the  Bungalow’s ribbon cutting!

 6. Maureen O’Connor, Jim Hamlet and Mariann McCafferty.

 7. Ellen Trexler and Heather Schult.

 8. Dr. Richard Weiss, Maria Franzoni, Scott Aschoff, Sara Fonseca and Marc Franzoni.

9. Joan Carter and her husband, John Aglialoro. Joan Carter served as the Union League’s first female president.

 10. Joan Larney, Tom McGarrigle, Barbara Vanett, Nicci Graham and Nancy Rainer Wallace and Jim Wallace.

 11. Todd and Barbara Vanett and Mark and Nicci Graham.

12. Bungalow manager, Rachel Hutchinson and Karen and Fred Edelstein.

 13. Maryann Strong and Rachel Hutchinson.

 14. Dr. Michael Strong, Maryann Strong, Katie Bonner and Dr. Frank Bonner and Colleen Bonner.

15. Jackie and Kevin Curran.

16. David Nugiel and Lisa Simon.

17. Gary Silvia, Marie Accardi and Greg Montanero.

18. Jim Wallace, Nancy Rainer Wallace and Monica and Dan DiLella.

19. Marc, Anthony and Maria Franzoni, Dean Bekas and Rachel DiBello.

 1. The Women’s Auxiliary of St. Edmond’s Home for Children hosted the dedication of a recently completed Special Care Unit on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at the facility in Rosemont. The event began with a blessing for the new unit by Bishop Robert P. Maginnis and remarks by past president Mary Packer and current president, Lisa Figge. This was followed by a tour of the unit and refreshments. The Women’s Auxiliary for St. Edmond’s Home for Children was founded in 1917 by the Archbishop of Philadelphia, the Most Reverend Edmond F. Prendergast.  Archbishop Prendergast had founded the Home for the care and training of children with disabilities in 1916.  Mrs. Mary Mundy was asked to organize an auxiliary for the purpose of raising funds to maintain the Home and supply nursing care and  therapy aids for the children. Mrs. Mundy and a group of Catholic laywomen set up an organization able to achieve these goals and continue the service and care of the children of the Home for over seventy years to the present time. St. Edmond’s Home is the first Catholic Home for children with disabilities in the United States.  It was opened in 1916 by Philadelphia Archbishop Edmond Prendergast.  The original home, at 44th Street and Haverford Avenue, under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, primarily served children affected by polio.  In 1956 the Home moved to Roberts Road in Rosemont.  Bishop Maginnis paused for a photo with St. Edmond’s administrator, Denise Clofine (left), and Women’s Auxiliary president, Lisa Figge (right).

 2. (From left) Chris Kiernan, Lisa Figge, Tom Riley and Emily Riley of The Connelly Foundation, Bishop Maginnis and Denise Clofine were pictured following the Special Care Unit dedication. The Connelly Foundation was a major donor for the Special Care Unit.

3. (From left) Mary Packer, Lisa Figge, Eileen Klagholz, Carrie Bole and Ellen Cass chatted with Connelly Foundation representative Caroline Mandeville (right) during the event.

4. Women’s Auxiliary members (from left) Mary Packer and Carolyn Slota, past president Kathleen Kraus and  Women’s Auxiliary member Maggie Murphy paused for a photo during the dedication.

1. On Tuesday, June 3, 2014 Living Beyond Breast Cancer hosted the Butterfly Ball Preview Party in preparation for the annual Butterfly Ball, which will be held on October 18 at the Loews Philadelphia. The preview party took place at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia. The Butterfly Ball raises funds for the Haverford based national non-profit. The Ball will recognize award recipients. Going Beyond Award recipients are Lu Ann Cahn, Robin Bender Stevens, Denise Portner and Margaret Zucotti. The Founders Award recipient is Dr. Richard DiMaria. The Butterfly Ball is one of LBBC’s most important fundraising events of the year. LBBC’s mission to empower all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible. (From left) Robin Bender Stevens joined Butterfly Ball co-chair Lisa Toll and Andy and Margaret Zuccotti.

2. (From left) Butterfly Ball co-chair Denise Portner,  LBBC CEO, Jean Sachs, and board chair Barbara Yorke.

3. (From left) Rita DeMaria, Dr. Richard DeMaria and Jean Sachs.

 4. (From left) Amy Lessack, Jewel Ajibade and Dr. Andrea  Pedano..

5. Butterfly Ball co-chairs Rebecca and Jesse Dougherty (left) paused for a photo with Chrissy and Jon Stallkamp.

 6. (From left) Rachel Machotra, Stephanie Ball, Maggie Suniewick, Margaret Zuccotti and Neeta Mehta.

 7. (From left) Eileen Heisman, Elliot Schwartz, Lu Ann Cahn, her husband, Phil Houser and daughter, Alexa Houser. Lu Ann Cahn will receive the Going Beyond Award during the Butterfly BalL.

8. Blair Barone, Derek Pew and Caroline Joffe attended the preview event.

9. Dr. Jennifer Simmons and her husband Albert Simmons.

 10. Mary Elmer and Corinne Scioli.

 10. Anne Choate and Page Pendse.

 11. Dr. Richard DeMaria (left) chatted with Mary Elizabeth Jabala and Glenn Cole.

 1. The elegant Parisian pop-up picnic, Dîner en Blanc, hosted a preview party on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Williams-Sonoma at the Bellevue Hotel in Philadelphia. Guests sampled food from Garces Catering and Di Bruno Bros. and cocktails from Lillet. Touché Accessories sold fascinators and other great accessories and some attendees entered a contest for the best themed table decor. The “dinner in white,” is like a gustatory Brigadoon, equal parts mystery, anachronism and caprice! Now attended by thousands at some of the best-known Parisian spaces, it began humbly in 1988. That year, François Pasquier returned to Paris after a few years abroad and held a dinner party to reconnect with friends. So many wanted to come that he asked them to convene at the Bois de Boulogne and to dress in white, so they could find each other! Event chair Natanya DiBona (left) paused for a photo with Conni McDonnell, owner of Touché Accessories, and Lisa Silveri during the preview event. This year’s Parisian picnic will take place on Thursday, August 21, and it will be the largest in Philly so far with 3,400 seats planned (last year’s was 2,550 seats)!

 2. DEB’s co-chair Kayli Moran (left) chatted with Mirka Cortes, Marcia Flowers and Gabriella Nemati during the preview event.

 3. Maria and Christina Walton and Hildegard Kent attended the preview event.

4. John Kevin Gallagher chatted with DEB event  chair Natanya DiBona during the preview party at Williams-Sonoma.

5. Anne Clark and her daughter Sue Anne Clark decorated their table with a Golden Vintage theme.

 6. Lisa Silveri bought this chapeau from Touché Accessories to wear to the event.

7. Attendees included Michelle Boyle, Lori Heiles and Kate Marlys of PhillyPRGirl.com.

 8.  (From left) Jennifer Robinson, Van Woolley, Jessica Perry, Laura Swartz and Spencer Brennen attended the preview event.

9. Wendy Saltzman of 6ABC (left) chatted with Donna O’Brien of Beautiful Blooms during the preview party.

10. Gordana Loncar and Pierre Rives attended the event.

11. Marie Fritz won first prize for her table decor! Marie paused for a photo with Nantanya DiBona, Brian Cawley and Kelly Forwood. 

 12. The winning table decor!

 1. BalletX welcomed fans and supporters from the Philadelphia community to The Premier Party: A Celebration of World Premiere Choreography. The event took place at Vista at Top of the Tower (1717 Arch Street, 50th Floor). The reception featured cocktails, a wine tasting, dinner buffet, entertainment, and a silent and live auction and an exclusive performance from Matthew Neenan’s new ballet which will premiere this summer. BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet, unites distinguished choreographers with an outstanding company of world-class dancers to forge new works of athleticism, emotion, and grace. Through the daring vision of its award-winning founders and Artistic Directors, Christine Cox and Matthew Neenan, BalletX challenges the boundaries of classical ballet by encouraging formal experimentation while preserving rigorous technique. The company is committed to producing new works of the highest quality and integrity that bring the combined visions of choreographers and dancers to life and cultivate in audiences a collective appetite for bold, new dance. Christine Cox (left) welcomed Donna Faye Burchfield and University of the Arts president, Sean Buffington to the event.

 2. (From left) Jane Alsopp, Bridget Mayer, Patrick Hardy and Anne Ravert paused for a photo during the event.

 3. (From left) Matthew Neenan, Bob Arsenault, Harriet Wiseman and Anne Ravert.

4. (From left) Frances and Hal Feldbaum and Roger and Dana Band.

 5. (From left) Frances Feldbaum, Chuck Arnao, Anne Ravert, Teena Ferroni and Chuck Nice.

6. Sharon Gallagher and Kristi Poling attended the event.

7. (From left) Kurt Sounder, Kathleen Finlayson and Paul Wisniowski.

 8. (From left) Chuck Arnao, Tara Keating, Mario Federiconi and Michael Sheridan.

 9. (From left) Mario Federiconi, Susan Harner and Glenn and Marisa Stevens.