1. Each year fashion savvy shoppers from Philadelphia’s Main Line and throughout the whole Delaware Valley eagerly await the Community Clothes Charity (CCC) sale of new and gently used designer fashions and accessories. This year, the four day shopping event kicks off on Wednesday, October 26, from 1 pm until 8 pm. The 2016 sale will be held again at the former Waterloo Gardens site located at 136 Lancaster Avenue in Devon PA, and continues with varying hours until 1 pm on Saturday, October 29. CCC volunteers are most grateful that Waterloo LLP has once again generously made it possible for the group to hold the 2016 sale at their property which is located just west of the Devon Horse Show grounds and has ample parking. The “Boutique” area is spacious and features wonderful costume jewelry, scarves, hats, and handbags, designer shoes, plus gifts and an expanded number of small home décor items. Seen in part of the Boutique area, committee members, display some of the many great scarves, jewelry, shoes and handbags that are for sale for just a fraction of their original cost. Board of Directors members and committee members (from left) Julie Jensen Bryan, Lita Haack, CCC co-chair Anne Hamilton, Bebe Strawbridge and Francesca Dalglish were pictured getting ready the shopping extravaganza. 

2. CCC’s annual sale is well known for offering famous labels such as Chanel, Hermès, Ferragamo, Carolina Herrera, St. John, Escada, and other designer names that appeal to bargain loving women interested in couture and high fashion. But many other well-known popular labels in all sizes are also very well represented among the large selection of coats, suits, dresses, evening gowns, and sportswear that will all be marked down to just a fraction of  their original cost. This year, the sale has an especially large selection of new items donated by several local well known vendors. Sandy Adzick, Ardis Charrington, CCC C0-Chair, Mellen Vogt, Suzy O’Reilly and Boutique Co-Chairs Liddy Lindsay and Linda Farnum show more of the many handbags, hats and gift items available at bargain prices.

3. The 2016 fundraising sale kicks off with a “Preview Day” on Wednesday, October 26, from 1 pm to 8 pm. Eager shoppers will make a $30 donation at the
door on Wednesday to get the first chance to buy bargain priced fashions and
accessories. On Thursday, October 27, the shopping runs from 12 pm until 8 pm. A donation of $5 is requested on Thursday, but entry is always free the last two days, Friday and Saturday, which are also the 2 days when the already low CCC prices get cut in half. On Friday, October 28, hours are 10 am to 4 pm and on Saturday, October 29, shop for bargains galore from 10 am but just until 1 pm. Funds raised from this event will benefit special projects from past non-profit CCC beneficiaries. (From left) Francie Ingersoll, Nanny Vogt, Anne Wilmerding and Kim Palmer display some designer items and one of the new donated jackets that are for sale. 

1. On Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Nicole Miller at the Bellevue Hotel in
Philadelphia hosted a fashionable, philanthropic partnership event with the
Flyers Charities and Fox Chase Cancer Center. The event was held in support of
Fox Chase Cancer Center’s Mobile Screening Unit, which provides free mammograms and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More than 75 guests enjoyed light fare provided by Garces Catering and shopped the store. Ten percent of Nicole Miller sales will go directly to Fox Chase Cancer Center. Mary Dougherty of Nicole Miller, Nina Weidbord, Susan Fisher and her husband Dr. Richard Fisher. Dr. Fisher is Fox Chase Cancer President and CEO.

2. Mark and Sonya Weigle.

3. Flyers Wives Barbara Gusasova, Mikayla Mifsud, Lauren Dionne, Gina Valentine and Crystal Corey.

4. Jill Romanelli and Colette Gabriel.

5. Mark Nicoletti, Mary Dougherty and her husband Erik Neumann.

6. Brandon Morrison and Stacey Kracher.

7. Sarah and Joe Maiellano, Flyers Charities Development Director Denise
Sullivan and Mary Dougherty welcomed Philadelphia City Representative Sheila Hess (second right) to the event. (P.S. Mark Nicoletti was dispensing fashion advice in the background!)

8. Mark Nicoletti and NBC10 Morning News Traffic producer and reporter Francesca Ruscio paused for a photo with Dr. Richard Fisher and his wife Susan Fisher.

9. Stephanie Gambescia and Nicole Klein chatted with City Representative Sheila Hess (center).

10. Erik Neumann and Mary Dougherty, Dr. Richard Fisher and Susan Fisher.

1. The Women of Gift of Life Family House’s Advisory Board hosted a fashion show at Neiman Marcus at the Plaza at King of Prussia on Thursday, October 27, 2016. The event began with a champagne reception followed by a fashion presentation featuring DKNY’s latest collection. The event was held in support of the Family House, a “home away from home” for transplant patients and their family members traveling to Philadelphia for transplant-related care, and its Adopt-A-Family Program. (From left) Carol Giungo, Jan Weinstock, Mary Pat Kessler, Janice Waitkus, Lori Peruto and Jessica Sharp paused for a photo during the event.

2. Sara Cohen and Mary Pat Kessler.

3. Jane Sutow, Sheryl Levy, Jan Weinstock, Jayne Weinstock and Bryna Berman.

4. DKNY team Caitlin DeSimone, Heather Bogen and Peggy Kitson.

5. Cheryl Goodman and Ruth Schwad.

7. Lori Peruto, Carolyn Piscopo. Laura Hudak, Lynn Fallon and Nancy Gansky.

8. Karen Javie, Janice Waitkus and Lauren Iannucci.

9. Lisa Glynn, Jill Pottash-Weiss, Holly Licht, Wendy Singer, Sharon Klazman,
Sherry Dion and Shirlee Friedman.

1. On Saturday evening, January 28 2017, Philadelphia Orchestra Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the brightest guest stars will dazzle attendees in a spectacular evening of music and dining like no other, all staged as Philadelphia’s party of the year. Save the date and join the invitation list
early to receive details about the 160th Academy of Music Anniversary Concert
and Ball by calling the Academy of Music Restoration Fund Office at 215-893-1978 or visiting theacademyball.org. A invitation collating event took place at
Merion Cricket Club on October 25 and 26, 2016. Pictured were Charlotte Pride,
Louise Hill and Academy Ball co-chair Georgiana Noll.

2. Co-chairs Anne Ford and Julia Fleischner paused for a photo during the invitation collating event at Merion Cricket Club.

1. Members and supporters of The Young Friends of the Academy of Music gathered at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Center City, Philadelpha on Friday, October 28, 2016 for its 6th annual Monsters Ball. Guests wearing fabulous masks enjoyed wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres during the event. The Young Friends of Academy of Music brings together dynamic young adults with a love for music and an interest in exploring arts and culture. Event proceeds benefit the Academy of Music Restoration Fund. The Academy of Music’s 160th Anniversary Ball and Concert will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2017,
and it celebrates one of Philadelphia’s premier arts and cultural institutions. Academy Ball Young Friends Chairs Evan and Lynsie Solomon, Alexa Lustig and Meredith West were pictured during the event.

2. Elizabeth Wixted, Gabriella Guaracao, Sarah Stapleton and Ashley Stewardson.

3. Brandon Morrison and Stacey Kracher.

4. Ian Michael Crumm, Jason and Rachel Cevera and Eric Smith.

5. Kate Slattery Parghi and Doc Parghi.

6. David Alexander Jenkins, Matthew Malinski, Dr. Charles Wentz and Jackie Cassidy.

7. Brian Lipstein and Wesley Palmer.

8. Brandon Morrison and Ian Michael Crumm.

1. On Friday, October 28 2016, St. Edmond’s Home for Children celebrated its 100 anniversary during a gala held at the Union League in Philadelphia. The event was organized by the Women’s Auxiliary, and honored Linda Loughlin and Chere Donofrio for their love and service supporting the children at St. Edmonds.  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. Gala chairs Denise Bellisario and Sharon Bozentka and their husbands Jeff Bellisario and Neal Bozentka paused for a photo during the cocktail reception.

2. Honorees Chere Onofrio and Linda Loughlin and their husbands Steve Onofrio and Ed Loughlin.

3. Jack and Anita Kelly, Pam and Bernie Drueding and Janice Reiser and Paul Reiser, M.D.

4. Paul and Liz Finley, Lisa and Jim Farrell and Anne and Jim Bonner.

5. Paul and Jeanne Zaykowski, Michael and Marti Rodgers and Jack and Alice Quinn.

6. Steve Weathers and Alexa Clofine.

7. St. Edmonds administrator Denise Clofine paused for a photo with honorees Lisa Loughlin and Chere Onofrio and Women’s Auxiliary board president Marti Rodgers.

1. Over $30,000 was raised on Saturday evening, October 29, 2016, for Adopt a Pig at Algar Ferrari of Philadelphia GTC4Lusso reveal party in Bryn Mawr. Erin O’Hearn of 6abc Action News served as the emcee and attendees enjoyed food by Tredici Enoteca and Moët & Chandon champagne. Lori Zytkowicz from Briggs Auction, Inc. conducted the auction with items from LIVE with Kelly, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse-Radnor, Philadelphia Sports Clubs, J.Hilburn, a weekend with an Algar Ferrari of Philadelphia California and a private jet charter to the GrandPrix Montreal! Proceeds benefit Adopt a Pig whose mission is to provide coping mechanisms and support services to children fighting cancer in the region. Funds are raised through the sale of piggy banks which are first painted
by the children as a form of art therapy. Harry and Jessica Zweifel and Rob Amand of Adopt a Pig chatted with Chuck Reimel (center) who bid and bought the private jet charter to the GrandPrix Montreal!

2. Erin O’Hearn of 6ABC and her husband Sal Paone.

3. Founders of Adopt a Pig, Vicki and Rob Amand.

4. Philadelphia Style Publisher John Colabelli chatted with Algar Sales Manager Francis DeRuschi and General Manager Edward Gambone.

5. Ann Marie Miller chatted with Algar Sales person Tony Miller.

6. Joel Lawson and Kristy and Jeff Sevag.

7. Don Gettier and Lori Zytkowicz of Briggs Auction.

8. Hope Cohen and Richard Green.

9. Savino Costanzo examined GTC4Lusso’s interior following the reveal.

10. Skylar Raffensberger and Wren Kirkpatrick, Adopt a Pig Volunteers.

11. Justin Junkins, Kristina Wizneski, Adrian Jiminez, Francisco Ramirez and David Archer of Tredici Enoteca paused for a photo with Adopt a Pig volunteers Wren Kirkpatrick and Skylar Raffensberger.

12. Samantha Kress, Cheryl Dean and Maria Shafer.

13. Steve Holstad and Carol and Ed Gambone.

14. Liz Marcellus, Chuck Reimel, Patrick Podgorski and Hallie Ward.

15. Liz Marcellus and Chuck Reimel.

16. Algar Sales Manager Francis DeRuschi with new GTC4Lusso.

1. St. Aloysius 8th grade mothers hosted The Shops At Aloysius on Thursday, October 27, 2016. There were 15 vendors showcasing their wares from beauty to fashion to home furnishings. In addition, there was a fashion show with professional models wearing items from Skirt in Bryn Mawr. Attendees also enjoyed cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Bryn Everson, Ali Bristow, Jill Markowski, Paris Clark, Staci Bickerson and Joyce Grimley modeled clothing from Skirt.

2. Kathleen Farrell, Denise McNulty, Kathleen Chambers and Liz Finley attended the event.

3. Susan Kelly and Susan Arizini, owner of Bellissima, brought Bellissima’s handmade pottery items to the shopping event.

4. Michele Parisano, Miriam Falcone and Marianne Vickers paused for a photo with Tina Corrado, owner of Posh of Malvern.

5. Megan McManus, Linda Furey, Loretta Phillips, Jennifer Cole, Sung Hui-Park and Susan Steinmetz had fun at the event.

1. Career Wardrobe held its annual tea and fashion show on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the Radnor Hotel in Wayne. The event celebrated Career Wardrobe’s expansion into Southeastern Pennsylvania. KYW Newsradio’s Cherri Gregg emceed the event, which showcased the work of Career Wardrobe in assisting women transitioning to work. Keynote speaker Pennsylvania State Representative Leanne Krueger-Braneky spoke about the importance of community engagement and empowering others. The fashion show featured
high style from The Wardrobe Boutique, a resale boutique. Career Wardrobe is one of the nation’s largest independent organizations empowering women and men transitioning to work with professional clothing, job search support and professional development. Over its 21-year history, Career Wardrobe has empowered more than 80,000 individuals struggling with poverty, violence, or incarceration on their journeys to employment and independence. Patty Henhoeffer, Veronica McKee, Kathleen Kenneally and Nicole Johnston
paused for a photo during the tea.

2. Magdalena Means, Tracy Waite, Nancy Erman, Andrea Bloch and Debra Hoffman Beard attended the event.

3. Katherine Joy, Nicole White and Jennifer Fusco.

4. Cheri Cole and KYW Newsradio’s Cherri Gregg.

5. Donna Melzi, Kathy McWilliams and Denise Maida.

6. Elissa Bloom of Philadelphia Fashion Incubator at Macy’s Center City and Janelle Wysock.

1. The Wayne Art Center’s 22nd annual Craft Forms committee met at West Laurel Cemetery on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 to address invitations to its Preview Party set for Friday, December 2, 2016. This eagerly anticipated exhibition, celebrating its 22nd year, is dedicated to enhancing the public’s awareness of fine contemporary craft while providing a venue for established and emerging artists to share their creative endeavors. Craft Forms is internationally recognized as one of the premiere contemporary craft exhibitions. The finest works of ceramics, wood, fiber, metal, glass, mixed medium and 3D printing are featured, supporting the Center’s mission of
expanding the public’s awareness of fine contemporary crafts, and significantly
benefiting all educational and outreach programs for children and adults. Committee member Jean McKinney, committee member and WLH Marketing Coordinator, Priyanka Setty, Craft Forms chair Franz Rabauer, committee member and WLH Marketing Director, Debbie Cassidy and Wayne Art Center’s Director of Exhibitions and Events, Karen Louise Fay, gathered for a photo during the addressing event. West Laurel Hill is  Craft Forms business sponsor.

2. Marianne Tebbens and Franz Rabauer.

3. Mary Webb, Sabine Rehm and Kate Hochner.

4. Orysia Marie Trevison, Ellen Rieder, Joann Neumann, Bob Thomason and Coryell Urban and her son George and (seated) Susan Teti and Maria Wolf paused for a photo during the addressing event.

5. Craft Forms Chair Franz Rabauer and Wayne Art Center’s Director of Exhibitions and Events Karen Louise Fay and committee gathered at picturesque WLH for a group photo during the Craft Forms Preview Party invitations addressing event.

1. The 64th annual Harvest Ball, Einstein’s largest annual fundraiser, took place on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the Hyatt at the Bellevue Hotel and this year Einstein also celebrated its 150th anniversary. Alumni, family, old friends and new, kicked off the weekend in style, learned about the future of healthcare at Einstein, and sampled a hometown-style culinary journey while toasting Einstein’s 150th anniversary. Proceeds support Einstein’s vision for the future of healthcare and the new Center for Virtual Health. (From left) Einstein Board of Directors Chairman of the Board of Trustees Larry Reichlin, Marc and Nancy Shrier, Leonard and Susan Klehr, Jon and Jill Powell, Marc and Alison Feldman and Einstein CEO Barry Freedman were pictured during the Harvest Ball’s VIP party.

2. Entertainers Sabrina Harrison, Kelli McCoy, Amber Johncola and Jennifer Niedzi.

3. Nicollo Granita and Maria Stoner.

4. Jon and Mollie Becker and Bryan and Stephanie Adler.

5. Pat Wulf, Shirley, John, Deane, Natasha, Ron and Willie Charpentier and Judy Barfield.

6. Kate O’Connor and Nick Murray.

7. Alan and Julie Gubernick and Alexandra Tuluca and Jay Simhan.

8. Kimberly and Wayne Kimmel and Jennifer Chalfin Simmons, M.D., and Albert Simmons.

9. Cindy McGlone, Mark deGrandpre, Larry Reichlin, Michelle Daniele and Jane Levine.

10. Claire and Mark Strong paused for a photo with Einstein Alive’s Marc Spiegeleisen.

11. Michael and Michelle Santoro, Kaitlyn Blazer and Bobby Hammond.

12. Denise Fike provided live illustrations during the Harvest Ball!

1. The Pennsylvania Hunt Cup, a Timber steeplechase race with a distance of four miles and 22 fences, over fair hunting country, is one of just three 4-mile steeplechase races sanctioned by the National Steeplechase Association. First run in 1921 over a course in Whitemarsh, PA, the race moved to the present location in Unionville PA in 1964, where it has been held annually since. Over the years the race meeting has grown so that the race day card now includes three sanctioned timber races, and the Pennsylvania Pony Hunt Cup for children. The 2016 PA Hunt Cup took place on Sunday, November 6. Charlie McWilliams, Pam Bastings, Judy Rosato, Nina Fox and Karen Knapp paused for a photo during Don and Judy Rosato’s tailgate!

2. Milica Schiavio, her daughter, Ljubica Schiavio and her mother Gordana Loncar chatted with Mary Jo Boucher (second left) during her tailgate.

3. Milica Schiavio and her daughter Ljubica and Gordana Loncar paused for a photo with Don Rosato.

5. Wayne Grafton and Claire Bailey.

6. Amy Macgee, Sisi Finn, Beca Barker, Cathi Grove and Mary Musheno.

7. Virginia Logan, Steve Siepser, DD Matz and Richard Buchanan chatted with Ellen Ferretti, Brandywine Conservancy Director.

8. Eric and Angie Brown, Kirk Huffman and Crissy Kelly enjoyed the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup event.

9. Laura Stacy, Sam Freeman, Lauren Jendrasiak and John Reddy.

10. Bradley Hendrix hosted the Gilbert Sheck Memorial Tailgate!

11. Missy Schwartz and Livia Klaus had fun with the mascot!

13. Kate Murphy, Brittany and Jeff Parris, Morgan Quinn, Barb Atherholt and Andy Ryan.

1. Jose Garces and his team are set to open  24 a  new wood fired fare restaurant set beneath his new headquarters at 2401 Walnut Street.  Arthur Etchells, Sarah Maiellano, Bud Scheerer and Jennifer Logue of Metro paused for a photo with Maria Schmidt of  ’24’ (second left) during the restauant’s first look on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.

2. Chef Pete Almonte and Judy Moore in the kitchen with Chef Greg Cipriani (center).

3. Sales Manager Milanee Leond chatted with Lea Thierman.

Garces CEO Rob Keddie and Chef Jose Garces paused for a photo.

4. Jennea Robinson, Chelsea Calhoun and Cathy McVey of Visit Philly.

1. A philanthropic night of fashion and football kicked off with a VIP pre-party featuring cocktails, light bites and trendy pop-up shops. For the star-studded main event, current and former Philadelphia Eagles players and their significant others walked the runway in a fashion show. Quintessential women’s wear designer Nicole Miller attended and orchestrated the show, featuring her Fall 2016 collection from Nicol
Miller Philadelphia. The Eagles donned custom-made suits from Robbini Bespoke, and accessories from ToBox Shoes and Rock Avenue Bow Ties.  For the third year, Zarwin Baum Fashion Touchdown raised funds for BBBS Independence, whose mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Specifically, proceeds from Zarwin Baum Fashion Touchdown will help fund BBBS
Independence youth mentoring programs and initiatives in the Greater Philadelphia region.
Nicole Miller, Kimberly Crawford, Marcus Allen, Faatimah Gamble and Eve Lewis paused for a photo during the event.

2. Chris Maragos, Serah Maragos, Erika Lee, Rodney McLeod, Jasmine Chanae, Najee Goode.

3. Connor Barwin, Jasmine Chanae, Najee Goode, Nicole Miller and Laura Buscher.

4. Eden Kratchman, Mary Dougherty, Carolyn Torsella, Karen Buccholz, and Mary Pat Kessler.

5. Mark Nicoletti, Nicole Miller, Lauren Bushby and Jenna Gyger .

1. On Wednesday, November 9, 2016, The Cancer Support Community Greater Philadelphia held
its Fourteenth Annual ”In Fashion!” event. This year’s event was hosted by Neiman Marcus and this year’s fashion presentation was A-K-R-I-S-, a Swiss family-owned luxury fashion house for women. Founded by Alice Kriemler–Schoch in 1922 (her initials form A-K-R-I-S), her grandsons now run the company. The A-K-R-I-S Collections continue to appeal to the sophisticated, cultivated woman who enjoys innovative designs with a sleek, modern aesthetic. The In Fashion! Chair was Nicole Dresnin Schaeffer and the In Fashion! Honorary Chair was Wendy Rosen.   In Fashion chair Nicole Dresnin Schaeffer (second right) paused for a photo with Avery Graham, Samantha Harder, and Elizabeth Cardarelli of Noble Skin Care, an event sponsor, during the champagne reception.

2. Auction chair Jeffrey Hammond and emcee Stephanie Stahl of CBS 3.

3. Norma Michaels, Hope Cohen and Tracy Ginsburg.

4. Barbara Barnhart and Susie Sargent chatted with ”In Fashion” founder Jill Dorovsik.

5. Sandy Edelstein, Angela Berke, Robin Halpern, Joy Heller and Nan Myers.

6. Kathy Bersten and ”In Fashion” honorary chair Wendy Rosen.

7. Hope Slifkin, Lori Flickstein, Lisa Kazanjian, Maxine Savett, Leslie Brush, Suzanne Comer and friends attended the event!

8. Sheila Grubb, Jayne Perilstein, Nicole Dresnin Schaeffer, Betsy Sheerr and Paula Dresnin.

9. Pia Halloran (center) and her daughters Emelie Collet and Annika Virdone.

10. Chris Daly and CSC Chief Advancement officer Christopher Jungers.

11. Sandy Ringo, Patsy Garno. Susanna Saunders and Ruth Colket.

12. Amy Gallant, Sue Rabinowitz, Maria Phillips and Tracy Ashdale.

13. Amy Tyrell and Katherine Timoney.

14. Sara Pfister, Jackalyne Moake, Sharon Freedman and Maurice Tannenbaum.

15. Jamie Stein, Sharon Freedman, Kelly Dash, Lily Saul, Julia Saul and Nan Myers.

16. Robin Kazanjian Williams, Florence Kazanjian and Lisa Kazanjian.

17. Xina Schothaender (left) and Betsy McGoldrick (right) paused for a photo with A-K-R-I-S marketing Vice President Marcie Haley of New York City.

18. Bryna Berman and her daughter Blair Berman.

19. Paula Dresdin Schaeffer (center) watched the A-K-R-I-S fashion show with her mother-in-law Adele Schaeffer (left) and her mother Paula Dresdin (right).

20. Allyson Abbott and her sister Donna Burkhardt.

21. Neiman Marcus staff members Dina Karamanidas, Voula Tzimoulis, Robin Federiconi, Kelsey Haney and Janet Blessing watched the fashion show.

1. David Yurman, one of America’s leading fine jewelry brands recently re-opened a new and expanded boutique in the Connector Wing of the King of Prussia Mall in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The expanded David Yurman boutique carries the brand’s full assortment of gold and sterling silver designs for women, such as the new Pure Form and Solari collections, and for men, carries the new Maritime collection, as well as timepieces. On Thursday, November 10, 2016, Alexander Mason Hankin hosted an event at David Yurman’s new store. A portion of the evening’s sales proceeds benefit the Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The event featured a tour of the store, champagne, butlered hors d’oeuvres and music by Adrian Hardy. Young Friends members Jason Kravitz, Sabir Peele, Alexander Mason Hankin and Ian Michael Crumm paused for a photo in the men’s section during the event. 

2. Danielle Hankin and Alexander Mason Hankin.

3. Robert Marsch, Naveen Todi, John Wright and Katie Kaplan attended the event.

4. Ian Michael Crumm and Alisa Frederico are King of Prussia Mall Personal Shopping Program Team and PMAYF members!

5. Danielle Hankin chatted with Lauren Eni and Mollie Weisband.

6. Adrian Hardy and Sabir Peele.

7 . David Yurman Assistant Store Manager Lindsey Croce (left), Susie Kwon and Laurie Rothenberg.

9, Ernie Poon and Deirdre Sawinski chatted with Alexander Mason Hankin during the David Yurman reception.

1. On Saturday evening, January 28 2017, Philadelphia Orchestra Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the brightest guest stars will dazzle attendees in a spectacular evening of music and dining staged as Philadelphia’s party of the year. Save the date and join the invitation list early to receive details about the 160th Academy of Music Anniversary Concert and Ball by calling the Academy of Music Restoration Fund Office at 215-893-1978 or visiting theacademyball.org. On Thursday, November 10, 2016 Academy Ball committee members and supporters attended a shopping event at The Barn at Valley Forge Flowers in
Eagle Village, Wayne. Concert & Ball Advisory Committee Chair Linda Siegfried, Leanne McMenamin, Cackie Rogers, Vice Chairman of the Academy of Music Board of Trustees and Philadelphia Orchestra Volunteer Committees President and Concert and Ball Advisory Committee Member Lisa Weber Yakulis, paused for a photo during the shopping event.

2. Mary Beth Alvin and Bonnie Rogers.

3. Julia Fleischner, Concert and Ball Invitations Co-Chairman paused for a photo with Jason and Rachel Cevera and Alice Bullitt.

4. Tracey Desjadon Czajkowski, Karon Woodland, Tracy Castelli and Sandra Yodesky modeled gowns from the VanCleve Collection during the event.

5. Carter Learnard, Lydia Butcher, Nancy Dougherty and Anne Ford, Concert and Ball
Invitations Committee Co-Chairman

6. Lesley Coulson, Concert and Ball Invitations Co-Chairman, Linda Siegfried, Chairman, Concert and Ball Advisory Committee, and Kat Stewart.

7. Sue Fitzgerald, Marsha Uchimoto and Mary Landers shopped at the Barn at Valley Forge Flowers.

1. White House Black Market presented Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s 25^th Anniversary Butterfly Ball. The Butterfly Ball was an unforgettable evening featuring fine dining, live and silent auctions, dancing and inspiring honorees. This year The Butterfly Ball, was held on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 801 Market Street in Philadelphia. Four women who have done so much on behalf of LBBC and those affected by breast cancer were honored. The Going Beyond Award were presented to Jenny Burkholder, Ayanna Z. Kalasunas and Judy Weinstein, three women who have used their personal experience with breast cancer to help and inspire others and The Founder’s Award, LBBC’s highest honor, was presented to Jennifer Chalfin Simmons, MD, for the longstanding and incredible support she has offered to LBBC and the people they serve. The IMPACT Award was presented for the first time to Andrea and Abraham Morris. This award was created to recognize those whose support has played a critical role in LBBC’s evolution. Hailey and Courtney Simmons paused for a photo with their mother Jennifer Chalfin Simmmons M.D. during the cocktail reception.

2. Co-chair Donna Colaco.

3. Courtney Simmons, Yanir Demri, Jennifer Simmons, Hailey Simmons and Rebecca Malley.

4. Monica Kasse and Dana Donofree.

5.  LBBC’s Sandy Martin and board member Niv Singhal, Rich and Stephanie Termonte and Shruti
Singhal.

6. Leslie Rosenthal, Denise Portner and Lisa Goldenberg.

7. Meg Taft, Aaron and Robin Dagostino and Dave Taft.

8. Elyse Caplan and Andi Morris.

9. Terence Grugan, David and Danielle Grugan, Kyle and Danielle Rueggele and Lindsay Breedlove.

10. Tom Merman and Amber Devine.

11. Noah, Ari, Judy, Ken and Evan Weinstein.

12. Lauren and Mike Miller, Armand Johnston, Tyler Carrigan and Jennifer Chalmers.

13. Tiffany Benfer and Erin Bengston.

14. Mark Nicoletti, Llaria Macchi M.D., Steven Mezrow and Albert Simmons.

15. Kara Covello, Joe Kaziop, Tor Covello and Aly Kauffman.

16. Larry Segal, Wendi Borten, Llaria Macchi M.D. and Mark Nicoletti.

17. Theresa Rodack, Vanessa Stoloff and Brooke Edelstein.

18. Neil Lubarsky and Jodi Segeren.

19. Joe Parente, Mike Egan M.D., Jeanne Egan, Susie and Chris Valerio and George Gowlen.

20. Rich and Stephanie Tremonte.

21. Lisa Goldenberg and Laura Jacobs.

The Philadelphia Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art held its Inaugural Trumbauer Awards on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at  The Union League in Philadelphia. The event included commentary by Inaugural Trumbauer Awards Master of Ceremonies, Tom Savage of Winterthur, the announcement of the winners at the Awards Ceremony, live jazz music, and delicious food and drink. The awards program recognizes the work of individuals and firms to preserve and advance the classical tradition in this region. It is named for internationally renowned, native Philadelphian architect Horace Trumbauer (1868-1938) and recognizes contemporary classical projects that express the breadth and inclusiveness celebrated in Trumbauer’s expansive work. 

John Cluver, Barbara Eberlein and Tom Savage paused for a photo during the event.

Jim Mundy and Tom Savage

Bridget O’Brien, Eileen Devine and Diana Mizer

Eileen Devine and Scott O’Barr

1. An exclusive preview tasting of Savona’s new casual sophistication menu to complement their recent restaurant re-design took place at a dinner on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Savona’s former two menus, one for fine-dining and one for casual dining, were officially merged into one, marrying the comfort of casual dining with the sophistication and high-quality service model of formal dining. Evan Lambert  who owns and operates two Savona Restaurants,  welcomed Jill Powell to the event.  Savona is a ZAGAT rated Top 3 Italian Restaurant in the area.  

2. Brian Sullivan and his wife Karen Hepp, FOX29 anchor.

3. Michele Konopi.

4. Chef Andrew Masciangelo was pictured in his brand new kitchen.

5. Phil Neuffer and Marielle Mordon.