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West Philadelphia Committee presents ‘On That Note,’ a benefit for the Philadelphia Orchestra at World Cafe Live!

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1. On Friday, March 12, the West Philadelphia Committee for the Philadelphia Orchestra presented an evening of song and bluegrass at World Cafe Live, Philadelphia’s hot jazz spot. Guests enjoyed a fabulous evening of music headlined by Philadelphia Orchestra members and friends.  The evening began with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by dinner and dessert and a live auction.  Auction items  included  a week at a converted cow barn in Cornwall, a casserole for a month, a dinner party for 30 prepared by the West Philadelphia Committee and a shearling fringe reversible vest.  Event proceeds benefit the Philadelphia Orchestra. Philadelphia Orchestra Volunteer Committee Chairman Sally Bullard (left) joined ”On That Note” chairman Alice Cullen and committee members Betsy Crowell and Susan Bancroft during the cocktail reception.

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2. Robert Mead Jones, his wife Bonnie (left and center) and Sheryl Durham (right) were pictured arriving at the event.

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3. Yardley and Scott Jenkins (left) chatted with Kim and Jim Balaschak (right) during the cocktail reception.

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4. Nancy Ronning (left) and Kris Kent (right) attended the event.

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5. Ruth Colket (left) chatted with Sandy Marshall (right) during the fundraiser.

 

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6. Roy and Alison Lerman (left) joined Tony DelConte and his wife Beth (right) during the cocktail reception.

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7. Bob and Kris Kent (left) and Scott and Kelly Rowell (right) attended the fundraiser.

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8. (From left) Grete Greenacre, her son Magnus, and Ann Calvert shared a fun moment during the reception!

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9. Liz and Steve Leonard (left) chatted with Diane Rotwitt (right) during the cocktail reception.

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10. Guests included (from left) Laura Besecker, Sarah Feinberg, Al Zezulinski and Linda Wahl.

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11. Lola and Bill Bungeroth (left) chatted with Dee Page and Sam Stewart (right).

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12. Daniel and Susan Bancroft (left) chatted with Betsy and Jim Crowell (right) during the fundraiser. Susan and Betsy are West Philadelphia Committee members.

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The Paoli Hospital Auxiliary Celebrates the Opening of the New Gift Shop

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1. The Paoli Hospital Auxiliary recently celebrated the opening of their beautiful newly enlarged gift shop.  The Gift Shop is located in the valet lobby of Paoli Hospital and has been enlarged to double its size.  Bright Lights and large windows highlight the many items available.  The shop offers gifts to cheer up patients, many items for  home decoration,  lovely jewelry, colorful accessories, adorable clothing and gifts for babies, gift ideas and flowers are just a few of the items available for purchase.  The large selection of  jewelry such as bracelets, earrings and necklaces has made the gift shop a popular place to shop.  (From left) volunteer Marianne Quinty, Gift Shop vice president Sandra Yodesky, volunteer Minnie Dwyer, Gift Shop manager Roz Turek and Paoli Hospital Auxiliary president Maureen Huffman were pictured during the opening celebration.

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2. The Gift Shop is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m.  to 5 p.m.  and Saturday 9 a.m.  to 2 p.m.  The Paoli Hospital Gift Shop is owned by the Paoli Hospital Auxiliary and is staffed by volunteers.  Roz Turek is manager of The Gift Shop and Maureen Huffman is President of Paoli Hospital Auxiliary.  All monies realized from The Gift Shop are used toward the Paoli Hospital Auxiliary’s pledge to the hospital for the support of the Hospital’s Nursing Excellence Fund; The Gift Shop;  new gardens in front of the Hospital to create serene and natural areas complimenting the new Pavilion’s design. Gift Shop vice president Sandra Yodesky (left) and Gift Shop manager Roz Turek (right) were pictured with a table featuring the Easter bunny during the opening celebration!

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3. Paoli Hospital Auxiliary  president Maureen Huffman (left) and volunteer Marianne Quinty (right) examined infant layette items and cuddly stuffed animals during the opening event.

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Friends of Chamounix address invitations for its 46th Anniversary Celebration set for Saturday, April 10

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1. Friends of Chamounix Mansion are planning a 46th anniversary celebration on Saturday, April 10, at the facility in Fairmount Park.  This year’s honoree is Phillies’ chairman Bill Giles.  Built in 1902 as a summer retreat for the George Plumsted family, Chamounix is a Federal-style villa and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  In 1863 the City of Philadelphia purchased Chamounix as part of its effort to stop development along the Schuylkill River and protect Philadelphia’s water supply.  In 1964 the Mansion was awarded to the Friends of Chamounix who established the first urban hostel in the United States. Today. this jewel of North American hostels welcomes an average of 12,000 annual visitors, representing more than 60 countries. Committee members gathered at Chamounix to address invitations to the April 10 event. Pictured were (from left) Joanne Marshall, Marilyn Sprague and Dee Welge. Dee Welge is benefit committee co-chair.

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2. Sandy McMullin is the event chair. Sandy (left) joined Janet Campbell, Janice Reiser and Christe Terrion during the addressing session at Chamounix.

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BrAVA PHILADELPHIA benefactors attend cocktail party, preview performance and live auction at Philadelphia Art Alliance

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1. On Sunday, March 7, The Academy of Vocal Arts held an exclusive Angeli benefactor party at the Philadelphia Art Alliance in Philadelphia. The event was held in advance of AVA’s BrAVA PHILADELPHIA! a concert extravaganza of opera stars set for Wednesday, March 31 at Verizon Hall in the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Since 1934, AVA has trained many of the most outstanding opera stars of the past, present and future. This record of accomplishment will be commemorated when AVA celebrates its 75th anniversary at Verizon Hall.  All of the opera stars performing at BrAVA PHILADELPHIA are AVA alumni.  Pictured welcoming attendees to the Angeli  benefactor party were (from left) BrAVA co-chair Lucinda Landreth, Edith Reinhardt, Charles Landreth and Philadelphia Art Alliance CEO Maida Milone.

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2. The star-studded concert at the Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall will be preceded by cocktails and a sumptuous dinner at the Hyatt at the Bellevue. Patrons will then enjoy special reserved seating at the concert, and a return to the Hyatt at the Bellevue for a “Meet the Artists” Champagne and dessert reception.  For Gala tickets, please call 215 735-1685.  BrAVA co-chair Randolph Apgar (left) chatted with benefactor co-chairs Ann Stephenson (center) and Allen Black (right) during the Angeli  benefactor party.

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3. All of the opera stars performing during the BrAVA PHILADELPHIA concert extravaganza on March 31 are AVA alumni. Peggy Lyon chatted with Brett Altman during the Angeli party.

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4. Judy and Don Rosato (left) attended the Angeli benefactor party. They were pictured with Gene and Nancy Stewart (center) and Barbara Donnelly (right).

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5. BraVA Philadelphia! features some of AVA’s most brilliant opera stars, including international superstar mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, tenors James Valenti and Michael Fabiano, sopranos Eglise Gutiérrez, Angela Meade and Latonia Moore, bass Burak Bilgili and baritone Luis Ledesma.  (From left) Eglise Gutierrez and Luis Ledesna chatted with Charlotte and Mackie MacLean during the Angeli party. Mackie MacLean is AVA’s president.

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6. BrAVA PHILADELPHIA co-chairs Lucinda Landreth (left) and Randolph Apgar (right) chatted with AVA executive director Kevin McDowell.  They were discussing the five auction items that were auctioned off during the Angeli benefactor party.

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11th annual Red Ball, a benefit for Red Cross House, takes place at the Please Touch Museum

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1. Ryann Richards (center), Miss Philadelphia 2009, attended the Red Ball held at the Please Touch Museum.  Ryann was pictured with Suzanne and Brandon Igdalsky (left), Stephanie Santana and Looie McNally (right).

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2. (From left) Matt and Kiki Rosenberg, Jason Lisi and Julie and Blake Christoph attended the Red Ball.

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3. Lynn Doyle (left) joined Melissa Laliberte, Ashley Cook, Catie Joyce and Leslie Padilla during the Red Ball.

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4. (From left) Shelley Hoffman, Tracy Seng, Jim Donovan, Nicole Moore, Amy Meade and Cesar Aldama represented Channel 3 during the Red Ball festivities.

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5. Tom Foley welcomed celebrity Kevin Navayne to the Red Ball.

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6. Tricia and Chris Gheysen atttended the Red Ball.

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7. Kathleen and Charles Paquin took a ride on the carousel.

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8. Rob and Denise Van Der Merwe (left) and Chere and Steve Onofrio (right) attended the benefit event.

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9. Donna and John Van Zile (left) and Toni and Sal Dona (right) attended the Red  Ball.

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10. Stacy and Gail Fiske (left) chatted with Farrokh and Esperanza Abadi (right) during the Red Ball.

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11. Sal and Toni Dona (left) chatted with Melanie and Ray Andrews (right) during the event.

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12. (From left) Jessie Tharp, Pat Hoban and Terri Smith attended the Red Cross House fundraiser.

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13. Michael Young and Christine Harris were among the guests attending the Red Ball.

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14. Marcus and Tamica Allen (left) chatted with Roosevelt and Saira Hairston (right) during the event.

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15. Dasha Yermacova and Richard Clair Pruett attended the Red Ball.

Red Cross Announces 2010 Red Ball Restaurant Winner

More than 1,200 guests attended the 11th annual Red Ball, hosted by the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania (SEPA) Chapter on Saturday, March 6 from 8pm to midnight at the Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall.  Among the attendees were local and national celebrities, including Tony Danza and Kevin Navayne.

Guests at the annual “red tie gala” sampled culinary delights prepared by Philadelphia’s hottest chefs and voted on their favorite restaurant. Philadelphia OIC won the
coveted  Red Ball trophy.  

Guests danced the night away with entertainment provided by CTO World Entertainment Productions, enjoyed the museum’s exhibits, mingled with Philadelphia’s social and business leaders, tested their luck in the raffle, and learned more about the mission of the Red Cross and the every day work of its volunteers.

A highlight of the evening was a special performance by Top 10 singer/songwriter Adam Crossley. He sang his hit “Beautiful World,” and “Hope,” a new song dedicated to the work of the Red Cross. While he performed, images of the Red Cross’s disaster relief operations at home and in Haiti scrolled on TV monitors.

All proceeds from The Red Ball directly benefit Red Cross House, the SEPA Chapter’s one-of-a-kind short-term housing facility in West Philadelphia where hundreds of local families every year begin their recovery from fires, floods, and other disasters affecting their lives. Note: We will release the total raised at The Red Ball on Monday, March 8.

The Red Ball is the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter’s signature event for Red Cross Month. Every president since Franklin Roosevelt – in 1943 – has deemed March as National Red Cross Month. For more information, please contact Dave Schrader at 215-299-4042.

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