Susan Scovill On The Main Line

1. The first sign of spring arrived Wednesday morning, as the Philadelphia International Flower Show held its press conference at World Cafe Live. Describing the economic benefits of the show and this year’s attractions were (from left) Regina Canfield, a senior vice president at the regional office of PNC, the show’s presenting sponsor, Meryl Levitz, president of the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corp. Mayor Michael Nutter, Jane G. Pepper, president of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and Sam Lemheney, designer of the Flower Show. This year’s presentation, “Passport to the World,” will be held February 28 to March 7 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

2. Visitors to this year’s worldly presentation of the Flower Show will experience Amazonian splendor and some colorful surprises. The 2010 Philadelphia International Flower Show to be held February 28 to March 7 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center will take visitors on a globe- trotting, exotic plant-filled adventure.  The Flower Show benefits Philadelphia Green, PHS’s acclaimed program that restores neighborhood parks, creates community gardens, conducts large-scale tree plantings, revitalizes vacant land, engages thousands of citizens in community development activities, and maintains treasured public landscapes. As the nation’s largest comprehensive community greening program, Philadelphia Green serves as a model for cities across the U.S.  (From left) Edward J. Kozmor, PNC Vice President of Media Relations, Dawn Brogan, client and community relations specialist for PNC and Regina Canfield, a senior vice president at the regional office of PNC, the show’s presenting sponsor attended the press conference held at World Cafe Live.

3.  (From left) The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)  Ron Mulray and Adriene Presti, Flower Show Designer Sam Lemheney, Jamie Rothstein of Jamie Rothstein of Jamie Rothstein Floral Design and Robertsons Flowers’ Eric Schellack were pictured during the press conference. AIFD will create a South Africa-inspired exhibit while Jamie Rothstein will be creating an Indian wedding scene. Robertsons Flowers will be creating a Netherlands-inspired exhibit.

4. Deep into the dense ficus growth of Brazil’s Amazon jungle, visitors will encounter a plunging waterfall, indigenous plants such as heliconias and bromeliads, and a hungry caiman created by Burke Brothers Landscape Design. Officials of the Philadelphia Zoo will bring the display to life with “’Rainbows in Flight,” demonstrations that feature the skill and natural beauty of tropical birds.  Danielle Quaglia of the Philadelphia Zoo brought an Electus Parrot and a Blue Macaw to the press conference at World Cafe Live.

 

5. The Philadelphia Zoo was also represented buy Laura Macenka and Kristin DeLussey. For more information about the 2010 Philadelphia International Flower Show and PHS, and to purchase advance tickets, please visit www.theflowershow.com or call 215-988-8899.

1.The 153rd Academy of Music Anniversary Concert and Ball took place Saturday, January 30. To begin the program actor Tony Danza introduced the Philadelphia Orchestra and its conductor Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos. They was followed first by the orchestra’s rendition of the National Anthem and a program of classical favorites with tenor Juan Diego Flórez. World-renowned singer/composer Sting, sang a medley of his No. 1 hits with the orchestra conducted by David Huntley. A champagne supper and ball followed the concert at the Hyatt at the Bellevue Hotel. The region’s premier white-tie gala benefit is one of the region’s most successful fundraisers. The theme for this year’s Concert and Ball was “Beautiful Spaces, Fabulous Places,” which pays tribute not only to the remarkable Philadelphia landmarks but to all of the wonderful people and faces that enrich the buildings that make up Philadelphia. The event was a benefit for the Academy of Music’s Restoration Fund. Angela Hudson and Joe Frick co-chaired the Academy of Music’s 153rd Anniversary Concert and Ball.  Angela and her husband Fred (left) were pictured with Kevin Hansley and Samantha Orleans, who was a majorevent sponsor. Young Friends committee member M. Samuel V. Hamilton III and Brynne McNulty joined them during the photo opportunity.

 

2. The restoration of the Academy of Music’s magnificent chandelier and the renovation of the Ballroom back to its original splendor have added great meaning to the incredible “spaces” the Academy of Music offers to the cultural landscape. Governor Edward G. Rendell and his wife Marjorie (center and right) were among the notables attending the event. Ed and ”Midge” Rendell chatted with John White (left) as they made their way to the hotel’s Grand Ballroom.

3. Sotheby’s was a major sponsor of this year’s Anniversary Concert and Ball. Warren P. Weitman Jr. Chairman, North and South America, attended the event with Eve Reid. They joined Leslie Keno of  ’ ’ Antiques Roadshow”  fame with his wife Emily (right).

4. Guests from New York City included (from left) Brad Clark, Jennifer Kindig, Leslie and Emily Keno.

5. Joseph Neubauer (left), his wife Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer (second right) and Philadelphia Orchestra board chairman Richard Worley (right) joined tenor Juan Diego Flórez and his wife Julia (second left and center) during the gala dinner held in the hotel’s Grand Ballroom. The Neubauer Family Foundation served as a Prime Sponsor of the glittering event.

6. Tenor Juan Diego Flórez, a graduate of the Curtis Institute and native of Peru, and his wife , Julia,  posed for a photo on the staircase leading to the popular Grand Ballroom Balconey.

7. Vince Liuzzi and his wife Jacqueline (left) were pictured with Anne and Joe DelRaso (right). Mr. Liuzzi and his wife are new to the area. He is Wachovia’s senior vice-president and regional president of the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware. Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company, was a Prestige Sponsor.

8.  Hilarie Morgan served on the Invitations Committee. Dr. Morgan  was pictured with her husband Mitchell Morgan during the 153rd Anniversary Concert and Ball.

9. Invitations Committee members Janice Murdoch (left) and Kathy Spagnola (second right) attended the ball with their husbands Britton (second left) and John Spagnola.

10. Philadelphia Orchestra supporters Deborah and David Van Dusen attended the annual Academy Ball.

11. R.J. Cacciutti and Erin Pusz (left) attended the ball with Kristin Camiel and Bill Firth (right).

12. Peter J. Hovnanian and his wife Theresa attended the white-tie concert and ball.

13.  Daria Pew (left) chatted with the Philadelphia Orchestra’s General Manager Steve Miller (right)  during this year’s Academy Ball.
  

14. Donald Caldwell, PAFA’s board chair and his wife Linda Aversa Caldwell (left), joined Connie Van Zant and her fiancé  Carter Caldwell (right) during the reception at the Hyatt at the Bellevue Hotel, following the concert at the Academy of Music.

15. Conni and Desmond McDonnell were pictured during the reception following the concert. Conni served on the Invitations Committee.

16. Guy and Beverly Torsiliere (left) came to the ball with Jimmy Kazanjian and Lisa Gaudio (right).

17.  Mary Heine and Ross Mitchell were among the guests attending the Academy Ball.

18.  Werner Tillmann and Chrissi Coy-Burt attended the 153rd Anniversary Concert and Ball.

19.  Guests included (from left) Robert Marcin, Laura Hunt Jones, Mark Hampson, Stacey Marcin, Thomas Marcin and Kyra Marcin.

 

20. Program Book advisory committee member Marianne Raphaely and her husband Dr. Russell Raphaely attended the 153rd Academy of Music Ball.

21. Abraham C. Reich and his wife Sherry attended the white tie event.

22.  Maia and Donald Farish and Elisabeth and Sune Lundin (left and center) attended the ball. They were pictured with Julie Jensen Bryan and her husband Robert Bryan (right). Julie served on the Program Book Committee.

23.  Robert Marcin escorted Laura Hunt Jones to the Academy Ball.

24. Bill Swoope (left) joined Andrea Hemann and Mark Gallini during this year’s Academy Ball.

25. Sharon Jones spent a considerable amount of time trying to teach Daniel Coates dance steps.

25. (From left) Mike Deceene, Craig Hamilton, Alison Grove and Eric Weingard said hello to Bridget and Jay Devine during the Academy Ball.

26. Guests dancing to the music provided by a CTO Uptown band included (left) Andrea Girard, Lee Kernen and Holly Porter.

1. The highly anticipated Preview Gala held at The Navy Yard, Philadelphia Cruise Terminal at Pier One in Philadelphia, inaugurates the four-day Philadelphia Antiques Show in truly grand fashion. It has become a leading social and fund-raising event and an increasingly important visitor attraction to Philadelphia. It’s set for Friday, April 16, 2010, from 6 to 10 p.m.  Guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and an elegant buffet dinner while viewing the select antiques and decorative arts offered for sale by many of the country’s finest dealers. The Preview Gala is sponsored by the Sirrus Group. Philadelphia Antiques Show committee members gathered in Villanova to address invitations to the Preview Gala. Preview Gala co-chairs Carol Knott (left) and Sandy Nesbitt (right) were pictured with 2010 PAS chair, Elizabeth Cavanaugh-Kerr (seated) during the event.

2. Esther Cavanaugh (left), Anne DelRaso (center) and Elizabeth Rooney (right) examined the Preview Gala invitations.  For more PAS information or to order tickets, please call 215-387-3500.

3. Silja Young (left) addressed Preview Gala  invitations as did  Gretchen Riley (center) and Dorothy Grieb (right.

4. Carol Appino (left) and Ann Bowman (right) were pictured hard at work during the addressing session.

5. Barnes & Noble Booksellers will conduct a book fair with a portion of book sales benefitting The Philadelphia Antiques Show.  All Barnes & Noble stores across the U.S will participate in this initiative. Preview Gala co-chair Carol Knott (left) examined some of the books brought to the Preview Gala addressing session by Barnes & Noble Community Relations Manager Chris Broome (seated right).

6. (From left) Betty Miller, Kathy Zoll and Peggy Garinger and Arlene Olson (seated, center) attended the Preview Gala addressing party.

7. PAS committee member Ellen Silberman (left) chatted with 2011 PAS chair Patty Cheek (right) during the event.

The 2010 Philadelphia Antiques Show

The Philadelphia Antiques Show features 50 leading antiques dealers and galleries who continue to set the standard for outstanding quality and integrity. These exhibitors will bring together the finest examples available today including period furniture, folk and fine art, ceramics, porcelain, silver, jewelry and textiles. The 2010 Loan Exhibit, ”A Call to Arms: Chinese Armorial Porcelain,” will showcase custom-ordered Chinese export porcelain decorated with coats of arms for eighteenth-and nineteenth-century British and American consumers.

The Philadelphia Antiques Show takes place at The Navy Yard, located at 5100 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, just past the city’s popular sports complex. The show will be housed within the Philadelphia Cruise Terminal at Pier One of the Philadelphia Naval Business Center, a renovated naval iron plating factory, built in 1874.  This sunlit space has ample parking and easy access to I-95 and I-76.  Haverford Trust is the lead sponsor.