1 . Devon Country Fair members gathered at the Devon Horse Show grounds on Sunday, April 27, 2014 to sign-up volunteers for a variety of services that they will provide during the Horse Show. About 400 volunteers attended the party. Two thousand volunteers sell, serve and plan work for the Show and its beneficiary, the Bryn Mawr Hospital. (From left) Molly Klinges, Charlene Fullmer, Jen Mihok and Kathy Moore signed up volunteers for the Souvenir booth. This year the horse show runs from May 22 to June 1, 2014.
2. (From left) Audrey Clancy. Susan Huck, Lynn Tyre, Sheryl Gartner and Marjorie Compton helped volunteers for sign up for work assignments at the Candy Booth.
3. (From left) Katie Brown, Eileen Devine and Debbie Martin were on hand to sign up volunteers for the Soda and Ice Cream booth.
4. Devon Country Fair co-chairs Gail McCarthy (left) and Buttons Corkhill (right) paused for a photo with Julie Hyland who represented Bryn Mawr Hospital, the Horse Show’s beneficiary.
1. “ Take Flight ” a celebration of St. Augustine Academy in Norristown, took place at the Wayne Art Center on Sunday, April 27,2014. The event featured a wine tasting by Michael Walsh of Majestic Wines and food by Catering By Design. There was a raffle and silent auction with many exciting items offered. SAA is an independent, tuition-free, after-school 501(c)(3) accredited program for girls grades 2-4 in Norristown, PA. The programs mission is to supplement classroom learning by offering academic support, enrichment through exposure to the arts, literature, and life skills. The girls are provided with a full meal and most importantly, the academy provides them a place to discover their own creativity and self esteem. Volunteers have taken them to The Barnes Foundation, People’s Light, Walnut Street Theatre to mention a few. There are two paid employees but everyone else is a volunteer, and many of them are retired educators. In the last five years the program has expanded from 10 girls to 21 girls and the goal is for the program to continue to grow so they can reach out to more of these amazing children. (From left) Suzy Wasson, Katie Sortino, Susan Brown, Bethany Smith and Katherine Neumann paused for a photo during “ Take Flight. ” 
3. Tracy Brignola, Lois Leith, Dede Shimnak, Katherine Neumann and Katie Sortino.
1 . The 2014 Radnor Hunt Races Preview Party & Auction took place on Sunday April 27, 2014 at Heartwood Farm, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gansky. The event featured silent and live auctions and food stations by Jimmy Duffy’s Catering, The Dilworthtown Inn, A Catering Affair, Worrell’s Butcher Shop and Terri Moran and an open bar. The Radnor Hunt Races will celebrate its 84rd Anniversary on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Six exciting races feature horses galloping over hurdles and timber fences for purses totaling $180,000. Enjoy a tailgate picnic 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. (From left) Andrea Herr and Catharine and Gary Cox chatted with host, Esther Gansky of Heartwood Farm during 
3. Barbara Hough and Michele Tornetta attended the event.
1. PHILADELPHIA STYLE friends and supporters gathered at Roche Bobois Philadelphia for cocktails and canapes on Thursday, May 1, 2014 for an exclusive event to celebrate a luxurious way of life! The event featured stylish trends of the season, a special display of a magnificent hand crafted boat and a performance by the Kimmel Center Music Program for Jazz. PHILADELPHIA STYLE provides stories that capture the style and culture of Philadelphia including fashion, beauty, philanthropy, entertainment, home décor, fine dining and real estate. For more information about PHILADELPHIA STYLE, visit www.phillystylemag.com. “Like” on Facebook at PHILADELPHIA STYLE Magazine or “follow” on Twitter @phillystylezine. Publisher John Colabelli (left) paused for a photo with Jake Wagner, and Mike and Ryan McCann.
5. (From left) Nicole Miller team members, Julia Paciti, Laura Weathers and Carol Heffron Neuhold.
8. Pierre Berado, General Manager of Roche Bobois of New York (left) admired David Cherubini of Cherubini Yacht’s hand crafted boat.
10. (From left) Lauren Colabelli, David Cherubini, Ani Semerjian and Lauren Nelson.
16. (From left) Christian Kassis, Katya Rodionova, Victoria Roggio and Christina and Gene Guseva.
19. (From left) Lauren Nelson, Ani Semerjian, Pete Maruci, Mark Semerjian and Sue Anne Clark.
1. The Philadelphia Art Alliance held its reimagined annual gala, Spring at The Mansion on Friday, May 2, 2014. Formerly known as The Wetherill Ball, this progressive evening took guests on a unique journey of fine cuisine, specialty cocktails, dancing, and artful elegance inside the historic Wetherill Mansion. The evening began with a tented outdoor cocktail reception from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by a seated dinner in the Mansion and ended with a stop in the decadent dessert lounge. Guests also had the opportunity to bid on a silent auction featuring amazing, one-of-a-kind experiences. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the preservation and restoration of The Wetherill Mansion, home of the Philadelphia Art Alliance and the oldest cultural institution on the Square. Dedicated to the advancement and appreciation of innovative contemporary craft and design, the Philadelphia Art Alliance focuses on the dynamic interaction between audiences and artists in a setting of historic and aesthetic significance. (From left) Franz Rabauer, Ellen Berman Lee and Brian Daggett
11. Megan and Pat Liney (left and right) and Luke and Kayce Thomas attended the event.
13. Denise Duzak and Craiger Drake (left) chatted with Ashley Via.
1. How do you throw a fabulous party 125 years in the making? There’s only one way to do it. Have a Baldwin girl plan it! Natanya DiBona ’91 is often thought of as the lady in white, having brought Dîner en Blanc to Philadelphia. And, as anyone who knows Natanya, or has been lucky enough to go to Dîner en Blanc can attest, her name is synonymous with spectacular, unforgettable extravaganzas. Coming up with the theme was easy – making it a reality was so much more. “I knew I wanted the focus to be on the Residence because it’s so iconic and means so much to all of us,” said Natanya. “But I also wanted to use other parts of the campus. When I saw all of the wonderful memorabilia now displayed in the passageway, it hit me that this party had to really celebrate what it means to have 125 years of history.” So, a party was planned that took guests through time and place, beginning with that nostalgic passageway. Throughout the night guests were transported from a turn-of the century May Day Celebration to the roaring ‘20s, the soda shops of the ‘50s and beyond. In each of the five themed areas, particular attention was paid to the food, décor, costumes, and entertainment to evoke the mood and feel of that time period. Food was provided by Feast Your Eyes Catering who, according to Natanya, “knocked it out of the park” with their creative menu design. Thanks to the generosity of Steve Grasse and Sonia Kurtz Grasse ’91, specialty craft cocktails (think Bee’s Knees and “Root” Beer Floats) were provided in each of the areas by Art in the Age. Natanya knew only too well that entertainment is the key ingredient to an unforgettable event. So, she turned to her friends at Mole Street Productions who provided the sound, lighting, and entertainment for Diner en Blanc. The result was an evening filled with pops of entertainment throughout the spaces that included: Drew Nugent and Midnight Society, The Minsky Sisters, Perseverance Jazz Band, musicians from Hot Club Philly, and DJ Bruce. Most importantly, performances by Baldwin’s very own B-Flats also took place throughout the evening! There was also an interactive photo booth and in the Main Hall, Denise Fike created fashion illustrations worthy of the era. Lastly, after an evening of great food and entertainment, the party concluded with a champagne toast and fireworks display over Middle Field. Natanya (left) paused for a photo with Amanda Parlett and Norah Maxwell during the event.
1. Winterthur’s 36th annual Point-to-Point on Sunday, May 4, 2014, had a new Downton Abbey twist this year. Attendees ejoyed the excitement of professional thoroughbred steeplechase racing, great entertainment, and elegant tailgating on Henry Francis du Pont’s former 1,000-acre estate. The spectacular Parade of Antique Carriages enchanted guests as the highlight of the day’s pageantry. Event-goers enjoyed the elegance of 80 rarified, antique Rolls Royces and Bentleys on view, plus enjoyed a full day of family fun and entertainment in the Winterthur Hunt area and great food and refreshments all day. Winterthur, known worldwide for its preeminent collection of American decorative arts, naturalistic gardens, and research library for the study of American art and material culture, offers a variety of tours, exhibitions, programs, and activities throughout the year. General admission includes a tour of some of the most notable spaces in the 175-room house as well as access to the Winterthur Garden and Galleries, special exhibitions, a narrated tram tour (weather permitting), the Campbell Collection of Soup Tureens, and the Enchanted Woods children’s garden. $20 adults; $18 for students and seniors; $5 for ages 2–11. Tickets are valid for two consecutive days except for timed tickets to view Costumes of Downton Abbey; reservations for timed tickets must be made in advance of each visit to the exhibition. (From left) Cindy Cobb, Carol LaClaire and Melanie Lehman wore these lovely hats to the annual Point-to-Point.
1. Party season began with an explosion of design and color at A Date with a Plate, May 6 and 7 at Moulin at Sherman Mills (formerly Peche), 3502 Scotts Lane in East Falls. Attendees were captivated by the possibilities of table decor, created and interpreted by the region’s leading interior designers, florists, event planners, caterers and retailers. Each table served as a blank canvas, reflecting the personal passion of the creator. 2014 presenters include: Arrangements Unlimited, Evantine Design, Joseph A. Berkowitz Interiors, Inc., Lori Shinal Interiors, Inc., Neiman Marcus, Palladio, Penncora Events, Robertson’s Flowers, TableArt, The Hill Company, and West Elm. Even the family pet wasn’t left out, as Cool Dog Gear created a tabletop vignette for the discerning canine. A Date with a Plate began cooking Tuesday evening with its patrons’ gala, which included dinner, silent and live auctions, and a sports bar for those gentlemen less interested in tabletop décor. Date with a Plate benefits the Center for Personalized Diagnostics at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center. Tickets are available online at www.adatewithaplate.org. A Date with a Plate is the biennial fundraiser of IMAJNZ Foundation. Judi Goodman and Sharyn Berman founded IMAJNZ in 2009 as a means for philanthropic, creative women in the Delaware Valley to support local nonprofit organizations. To date, the Foundation has raised close to $1 million or the benefit of the Noreen O’Neill Foundation for Melanoma Research and the design and construction of The Serenity Garden at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center. (From left) Dr. David Roth of Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center joined event co-chairs Sharyn Berman and Judi Goodman during the event.
8. (From left) Mary Faulkner, Mary Grewal and Lainey McMahon attended A Date With a Plate.
10. Megan Matthews and Lori Shinal of Lori Shinal Interiors brought “Green With Envy” to the Date With a Plate event.
12. (From left) Carol’s Crew members chatted with Jeff Goodman and Jamie Gershkow (right) during the event.
13. Sisters-in-laws Lauren Iannucci and Lisa Iannucci paused for a photo in Lisa’s Birds of a Feather table arrangement.
14. A Date With A Plate committee members gathered for a photo during the event.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) hosted their Midpoint Celebration for their Man & Woman of the Year (MWOY) campaign on Monday, May 5, 2014 at Flemings Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Radnor Township. The midpoint celebration marks the midpoint of the 10-week fundraising period. The dynamic, passionate candidates are currently engaged in a spirited competition to earn LLS’s “Man & Woman of the Year” titles by raising funds for blood cancer research. The winners of the Man & Woman of the Year fundraising campaign will be announced at the Grand Finale on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at the Union League of Philadelphia. The night will be a celebration of all the candidates’ collective efforts as they enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, spectacular auctions, and dinner and dancing. Tickets are $150 per person.The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. LLS mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in White Plains, NY, LLS has chapters throughout the United States and Canada including the Eastern Pennsylvania chapter. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org or contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. LLS Campaign Manager, Rick Moll of West Conshohocken (center) chats with Kelli and Anthony Falco of West Chester and their son at the Midpoint Celebration. Anthony Falco was the 2012 Man of the Year.
2014 Man of the Year candidate, Brian Miller, and his wife, Michelle Miller.
2014 Man of the Year candidate, Jim Beltz of Thornton, with his wife, Joanne, and son, Andrew.
1. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s 58th Annual Daisy Day Luncheon and Fashion Show raised more than $1.6 million to support the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment. It took place at at The Park Hyatt at the Bellevue Hotel in Philadelphia on Thursday, May 8, 2014 and more than 700 guests attended. The annual Daisy Day Luncheon and Fashion Show raised more than $1.6 million to support the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment. World leaders in their field, the Center’s team has pushed the boundaries of medicine and established techniques to surgically repair birth defects before birth, while a baby is still in its mother’s womb. Proceeds from the event will support these life-saving treatments and breakthrough discoveries, so the Center can help even more families in need. This year’s fashion show, presented by Saks Fifth Avenue, featured Zac Posen’s Fall 2014 Collection. Nancy A. Wolfson celebrated her 16th consecutive year as chair of Daisy Day. This year’s honorary co-chairs were Mary and Jed Kelly, parents of now 7-year-old Addison Kelly, who underwent a rare life-saving surgery before birth to remove a tumor from her chest. Mary spoke at Daisy Day about the remarkable care the entire Kelly family received thanks to the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment. Since its founding in 1995, CHOP’s Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment has attracted expectant mothers from all 50 states – and more than 60 countries – who are carrying babies with known birth defects. It is the largest program of its kind in the world, providing fetal diagnosis, prenatal management, delivery and postnatal care.“We are honored that the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment was selected as this year’s beneficiary. ”These much needed funds will allow us to offer hope to even more expectant parents and their unborn babies,” said N. Scott Adzick, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and director of the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment.The event kicked off with a silent auction featuring high-end jewelry, designer handbags, sports memorabilia, trips and much more, followed by an energetic live auction during lunch that included a Zac Posen once-in-a-lifetime experience, a trip to Costa Rica, tickets to The Voice and America’s Got Talent, and a Philadelphia Eagles Experience. The event concluded with the spectacular Saks Fifth Avenue runway show featuring fashion designer and “Project Runway” judge Zac Posen. The Annual Daisy Day Luncheon and Fashion Show was founded by the Auxiliary of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in 1953. Since its inception, when volunteers sold daisies on street corners throughout the city, the Daisy Day Luncheon and Community Campaign have grown to attract the support of schools and businesses across the region, raising more than $17 million for world-class patient care and pioneering research. Dr. Steven Altschuler, Lori Howell, Dr. N. Scott Adzick, Nancy Wolfson and Dr. Mark Johnson joined Zac Posen and the Kelly family on the runway before the luncheon began.
1 . A special preview of Big Cat Crossing took place at the Philadelphia Zoo on Friday, May 9. Big Cat Crossing, an extension of Zoo360, Philadelphia Zoo’s revolutionary, first-in-the-world animal travel and exploration system, promises the most majestic of creatures more room to roam. Big Cat Crossing is a 330-foot mesh-engineered overhead passageway that extends from First Niagara Big Cat Falls and the Zoo’s main visitor path. The trail encourages their large felines, lions, tigers, pumas, jaguars and more, to stretch their legs and explore. The expanded footprint will fuel the curiosity of the Zoo’s big cats, as well as that of each of their guests. The Philadelphia Zoo’s 42-acre Victorian garden is home to more than 1,300 animals, many of them rare and endangered. By connecting people with wildlife, the Philadelphia Zoo creates joyful discovery and inspires action for animals and habitats. Cheetahs, hippos, giraffes and much more make the Zoo Philadelphia’s leading family attraction with over 1.2 million visitors last year. Philadelphia Zoo’s board of directors chairman ay Calvert (left) and his wife Ann paused for a photo with vice chair Jack Ginter and his wife Katie during the Big Cat Crossing preview event.
1. Sidney and Monique Lazard (left) paused for a photo with honorees Charlie and Susan Bloom (right). Monique served as event co-chair.
3. (From left) Sue Henry, Cynthia Haveson Veloric and Mara Schiffman.
1. The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) kicked off the 113th Annual Student Exhibition (ASE) with a Preview Party, hosted by PAFA’s Women’s Board, on Thursday, May 8, 2014. The gala evening is the major annual fundraiser of PAFA’s Women’s Board, and it provides the first chance to view and purchase over 1,000 paintings, sculptures, works on paper and installations created by PAFA’s BFA students, third- and fourth-year Certificate program students, and MFA candidates, all on the verge of their professional careers. Preview Party guests had the opportunity to discuss the works with the artists, present throughout the evening. Students retain the majority of the purchase price of works sold, and all proceeds from the Preview Party support PAFA student scholarships. Accessible prices, typically in the range of just under $100 to $5,000, have created an enthusiastic following throughout the greater Philadelphia region. The sale continues until the exhibition closes on June 1; however, the majority of ASE artworks sales occur during the Preview Party. Honorary Chairs for the 2014 Preview Party are Pia and Richard Halloran, and the Co-Chairs are Dorothy Mather Ix and Carmen Navarro Pelaez. The 113th Annual Student Exhibition opens to the public the following day, on Friday, May 9, and continues until Sunday, June 1, 2014. (From left) Co-chair Carmen Navarro Pelaez, PAFA vice president Melissa Kaiser and co-chair Dorothy Mather Ix welcomed guests to the Preview Party.
15. (From left) Tom Loring, Bibi Crane, Franz Rabauer and Brian Daggett.
1. On Monday, May 12, 2014 Paoli Hospital Auxilians hosted a day of golf at Whitford Country Club in Exton. Nestled in the heart of Chester County, Whitford offers one of the most prestigious golf courses in the area. As the host of both a U.S .Open and PA State Open qualifier round in 2013, Whitford’s course will challenge even the most accomplished golfers. Paoli Hospital Auxilians recognized Dr. Robert Fried as Honorary Chair of the 2014 Golf Tournament. Dr. Fried, Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief of Surgery at Paoli Hospital, reflects community values and the spirit of giving. For many years he has generously supported the Auxiliary and cared for many of its family members, friends and neighbors. Last year, the golf tournament raised $73,000 for the hospital and this year’s proceeds will help fulfill the Auxiliary’s $350,000 pledgeo replace the Nurse Call System on the 4th floor of the original hospital. For the past 100 years the community has depended on Paoli Hospital to provide the best medical care, delivered with skill, kindness and understanding. The Auxiliarys proud to be a part of Paoli’s continued legacy of extraordinary medicine and compassionate care. Paoli Hospital administrators, physicians, Trustees and individuals from the community enjoyed a day on the greens which included lunch, a cocktail reception and prizes. (From left) Abbey Moehler, Matt Fried, Betty Moran, Robert Fried, Patty Aaronson and golf tournament chair Liz Frey were pictured during the golf outing. 
