1. on Friday, January 27, 2012, The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts held a preview party for Henry Ossawa Tanner: Modern Spirit. The event took place at PAFA’s Samuel M.V. Hamilton building and the exhibit will be on view through April 15, 2012. Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937) was a mentor and role model for younger artists during his lifetime and has been a source of pride for many generations of artists since his death. An exhibition drawn largely from PAFA’s collection and supplemented by several major loans, ”After Tanner: African-American Artists Since 1940” broadly celebrates what Tanner’s career inspired and made possible in its wake. Tanner was a trailblazer, bravely choosing his own path and attaining international stature in the arts despite innumerable societal challenges. He was also an innovator of African-American genre painting and in religious subjects, where he made his most lasting and powerful contribution to art history. It is not unreasonable to assert that Tanner’s professional example together with the quality of his work made it possible for subsequent generations of African-American artists to pursue their aspirations in the art world and transform American art in the twentieth century. Tanner family members gathered around one of Henry Ossawa Tanner’s paintings ”L’Annonciation” during the opening reception.  Pictured were (from left) Aaaron Lewis, Virginia Brown (left) and Michael and Lela Maupin (right).

2. (From left) Board Chairman Emeritus Donald Caldwell, Board Chairman Kevin Donohoe and The Edna S. Tuttleman Director of the Museum Harry Philbrick welcomed guests to the preview event.

3. (From left) Angela Hudson, PAFA president David Brigham and Max Berry.

4. (From left) Lisa Weinberg, Ray Brown and Michael and Lela Maupin.

5. (From left) Robert Cozzolino, Linda Aversa Caldwell, Linda Lee Alter and Julien Robson.

6. (From left)  Camille and Doug andMartenson, Roy Kaiser and Melissa DeRuiter.

7. Thomas Foglio and Kevin Huang attended the H.O. Tanner preview party.

8. Aaron Lewis and Rae Alexander-Minter, grand-niece and great-great grand son.

9. (From left) Georgann and Roger Ballou, Jamie Biddle and Emmy Miller.

10. (From left) Leslie Hayes, Sheridan Still and Clare Stuempfig.

11. (From left) Kevin Donohoe,  Don Caldwell and Harry Philbrick chatted with Denis  O‘Brien, President and CEO of PECO Energy Company (second left) during the H.O. Tanner preview party.

1. ”A Night to Remember”  at the 2012 Philly Auto Show’s Black Tie Tailgate took place on Friday, January 27, 2012. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a new exciting menu designed by Stephen STARR Events and live entertainment while getting the first glimpse of the hot production, exotic and antique vehicles on display at the show in the newly expanded Pennsylvania Convention Center. The Philadelphia Auto Show Black Tie Tailgate benefits the Division of Gastroenterology, Heptaology & Nutrition at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia through the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation. Black Tie Tailgate proceeds have been benefiting The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for over 25 years.  The Auto Show continues through February 5. Miguel and Debbie Biamon (left) chatted with Black Tie Tailgate Committee co-chairs Richard and Ann Frankel (right).

2. Lisa Nutter and Mayor Michael Nutter.

3. Mayor Nutter examining the autos!

4. (From left) Jim Kazanjian, his wife Lisa Gaudio Kazanjian and CHOP president and CEO Dr, Steven Altschuler.

5. (From left) Susan Gay, her son Dean Gay and Sophia Shelanski.

6. Richard Green and Hope Cohen admiring new Porsche.

7. Dr. Larry Kaiser and Garrett Snider attended the show.

8. (From left) Mary Ellen Balchunis, Dr. Victor Zachian, Sharon Taffet and Steve Paul.

9. (From left) Ted and Victoria Goyins and Trish and David Penske.

10. Jill Puri, Leslie Pellegrino and Karen Ochs.

11. Dr. Scott Adzick, Sandy and Mark Adzick.

12. (From left) Ken and Christine Gruen and Sabrina and Steve Thorne.

13. (From left) Johanne Sermaniv, Doug Carney, Dr. Madeline Bell, Dr. Scott Adzick and his wife Sandy, Dr. David Piccoli and Dr. Steven Altschuler.

14. (From left) Fred Biesecker with Mya, Lisa and Jeffery Longacre.

15. (From left) Dan Benson, Dory Hamilton, Samantha Ohrem and Crawford Hamilton.

1. The Philadelphia Orchestra returned again to the magnificent Academy of Music for the its 155th Anniversary Concert and Ball. The event featured Music Director Designate Yannick Nézet-Séguin, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and special guests Diana Krall and Yo-Yo Ma. Proceeds from the Anniversary Concert and Ball benefit the Academy of Music and The Philadelphia Orchestra Association. Pictured on the receiving line were (from left) Donald Fox, Philadelphia Orchestra president and CEO, Allison Vulgamore, president of the Academy of Music and Academy Ball co-chair Joanna McNeil Lewis, Michael Mills and Christina and John Saler who also co-chaired the ball.

2. Susan Corbett and her husband Governor Tom Corbett.

3. Jacquie and Vince Liuzzi of Wells Fargo, the lead sponsor.

4. (From left) Jason and Angie Heath, Bill and Holly Simpson, Roy and Mary Zimmerman and Vikki Hultquist.

5. (From left) Glenn and Debbie Shively and Katherine and Radcliffe Hastings.

6. Linda and Gregory Osberg.

7. Dr. Patricia Riley and Bill Mills of PNC.

8. (From left) Branden and Amy Sacks, Andrea and James Lewis and Kendall and Deke Dietterich.

9. James and Lee Ann Maginnes.

10. James and Nancy Campbell.

11. (From left) James and Lee Ann Maginnes and Anne Putney.

12. (From left) Conni and Des McDonnell and Leanne and Rob McMenamin.

13. (From left) Debbie Aungst, Nancy Siefert, Karen and John Trosino and Richard Marsh.

14. (From left) Norman Shaw, Scheherazade Darvish, Ernie Ritacco  Marla Janor and Tom Barr.

15. (From left) Emilio Gravagno, Carole Haas Gravagno and Leslie Anne Miller.

16. (From left) Will Poulson, Christine Galligan, Jennifer and David Mele, Kathy Koressel and Michael Mele.

17. (From left) Jim and Mary Anne Smart,  Gwen McConnell, Sean Rooney, John McConnell and Sheri Lambert.

18. (From left) Nancy and Keith Kendrex, Pat and Mike Lurakis and Diane McGraw.

19.(From left) Glenda and Skip Brion, Jacquie and Vince Liuzzi and  Constance B. Girard-diCarlo and Ambassador David F. Girard-diCarlo.

20. Bob Perkel, Catherine Cahill and Jacquie and Vince Liuzzi.

21. Carolyn and Bob Slota.

22. Brad and Amy Guidi.

24. Cellist Yo-Yo Ma, a Sony classical artist and his discography of over 75 albums,  included more than 15 Grammy Award winners, Mr. Ma was a guest artist during the 155th Aniversary Concert. (From left) Leslye Abrutyn, David Low, Yo-Yo Ma, his wife Jill and daughter Emily.

25.  Caroline and Robert Zuritsky (left) and John and Christine Saler (right).

26. Mayor Michael Nutter (left) and Caroline and Robert Zuritsky (right).

27. Former Congressman Patrick Murphy and his wife Jenni.

28. Chelsea Irwin and Sam Hamilton, Young Friends co-chair.

29. (From left) Craig Lewis and his wife Dianne Semingsen and Diane Dalto Woosman and her husband Richard Woosman.

30. Linda Scriber Paskin and Dr. David Paskin.

31. Christie Honigman and Dan Engel attended the ball.

32. (From left) Former Congressman Patrick Murphy, Terese Casey and Senator Bob Casey.

33. Drs. Larry Kaiser and Lindy Snider and Joe Toner.

34. John and Hillary Goodman paused for a photo.

35.  (From left) Lee and Fiona Yohannan, Sonia and Morgan Churchman, Lee Gannon and Jeff Sullivan.

1. On January 26, 2012, the Women’s Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art hosted a gala to celebrate the opening for Van Gogh Up Close. With décor and food paying homage to the paintings in the exhibition as well as Van Gogh’s native Netherlands and France, where he spent the last five years of his life, the evening stirred in its guests a van Gogh-like passion for art and nature. An artist of exceptional intensity, not only in his use of color and exuberant application of paint but also in his personal life, van Gogh was powerfully and fervently drawn to nature. Van Gogh Up Close presents some of the artist’s most daring and innovative still lifes and landscapes that have never been seen together and contributed to altering the course of modern painting. The exhibition features 45 paintings Van Gogh made in Paris, Arles, Saint-Rémy, and Auvers that concentrate on “close-ups” of flowers, trees, open fields, forest interiors, and countryside vistas. Among significant loans from major museums and private collections in Europe, North America, and Japan are works such as Almond Blossom, Sunflowers, Iris, Sheaves of Wheat, and Vineyard at Auvers. (From left) Timothy Rub, George D. Widener Director and CEO chatted with Susan Corbett and Gary Steuer during the Van Gogh Gala. Susan Corbett is Governor Tom Corbett’s wife and Gary Steuer is the Chief Cultural Officer for the City of Philadelphia.

2. The evening’s events included a Champagne reception and private tour of the exhibition with Joseph Rishel, The Gisela and Dennis Alter Senior Curator of European Painting before 1900, and Senior Curator of the John G. Johnson Collection and the Rodin Museum and Jennifer Thompson, The Gloria and Jack Drosdick Associate Curator of European Painting and Sculpture before 1900 and the Rodin Museum. There was a reception in the Great Stair Hall and exhibition preview in the Dorrance Galleries followed by a dinner in the East Balcony above the Great Stair Hall. Lisa and Lars Williamson (left) and Kelly Rowell (right) joined gala co-chair Sally Sharkey (second right) during the cocktail reception.

3. (From left) Robert Jaeger,  Governor of the Best Western Center City Hotel chain,  joined Ilyce Benton, PMA President and CEO Gail Harrity and David Benton, general manager and vice-president of the Rittenhouse Hotel, during the cocktail reception.

4. (From left) Alfred Putnam, Katharine Eyre and Kathleen Putnam chatted with co-chair Ellen Simon.

5. (From left) Women’s Committee members  Nancy O’Meara, Elissa Topol and Veronica Connor with her husband, Robert, attended the preview reception. 

6. Holly Kinser and Sandy Cadwallader.

7. Gregory Osberg and his wife Linda.

8. (From left) Linda Scribner Paskin, Dr. David Paskin, Angela Hudson and Leonard and Jane Korman.

9. Bob Pyskadlo of Sun Life Financial, a sponsor, and Britt Parvus.

10. Christy Fleming and Michael Fleming of GlaxoSmithKline, a sponsor.

11. (From left) Dr. Barry Burkhard and his wife, Donna, and Dr. Robert Ruggiero and his wife, Arlene, paused in front of Van Gogh’s ”Sunflowers” the painting that greets visitors entering the exhibition gallery.

12. (From left) Roberta Dranoff, Renee and Joe Zuritsky and PMA board chair Connie Williams.

13. Ellen Lee and David Benton.

14. Carolyn Nece in the gallery.

15. Timothy Rub (left) chatted with Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest.

16. Musical entertainment was provided by La Femme Classique, an international, all female string group. La Femme Classique transforms modern instrumental music with intricate melodies and an endearing and beautiful stage presence. During the reception, two women in white evening gowns played electric violins amdist the branches in the Great Stair Hall while a trio will perform on East Balcony during the dinner. Anne Ewers and Fred Hagen were pictured there.

17. Van Gogh was born and raised in the Netherlands and later moved to France where he created some of his most renowned works. Philadelphia Horticultural Society President Drew Becher (left) chatted with Letizia Rubino and Sarah and Norman Keyes Jr. during the cocktail reception.

18. Inspired by Van Gogh’s masterwork Undergrowth with Two Figures, eight tall blooms formed a path through the woods at the entrance to the Great Stair Hall. Guests encountered a stairway awash in illuminated branches. Dinner table settings included linens of blue thunder and lark spur while modern, organic centerpieces of yellow and blue floral arrangements enhanced the great hall’s conversion into a garden oasis. (From left) Dr. Richard Rothman, Alexander Vaccaro, Lauren DeRitis and Dr. Peter Sharkey paused for a photo on the Great Stair Hall steps.

1. Parents and supporters of  St. Aloysius Academy attended a preview party at the school in Bryn Mawr on Friday, January 20. The event launched the March 31, 2012 Dinner Gala and Auction, to be held at Overbrook Golf Club. The theme is “A Night on the Red Carpet.”  Event proceeds  raises funds to support the Academy in delivering a variety of resources and programs that enhance the 21st century learning environment students experience on a daily basis. From interactive whiteboards to theater performances, the students are able to experience a multitude of opportunities that broaden their educational experience. Gala committee members pictured at the preview event included (from left) Michelle Kennedy, Christine Kline, Pam Carlino and Krista Reilly.

2. The generosity of supporters and a strong ethic of volunteerism on the part of St. Aloysius Academy parents brings the gala to its sparkling reality each year!  (From left) Sisters Pat Walsh,  Amedeo,  Noreen Joseph,  Marita Rose,  Peggie Friel, school principal Sr. Stephen Anne and Octavia Bevan paused for a photo during the preview event.

3. Paul and Liz Finley (left) joined Parents’ Association president Carolyn Slota and her husband Bob (right) during the event.

4. Ric and Missy Pinola (left) chatted with Michele and Jack Dickinson (right) at the event.

5. Francine Harryhill, school principal, Sr. Stephen Anne, and Dr.Joseph Harryhill.

6. Parents' Association president Carolyn Slota and vice-presidemt Tracy McGuckin.

7. (From left) Elizabeth Papandon, Lori Odum and Lisa Stroud.  

8. (From left) Andrew and Marianne Vickers, Dominic Carlino and Kristen and Kevin O’Rourke paused for a photo.

9. Michelle Krietsch, Robin Sandoe, Kristen Rall and Mary Jo Bellew.

10. Sean and Cathy Moulton (left) and Jane and Mike Kinsella (right).

1. The Inaugural Flyers Wives Fashion Show took place on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at The Hyatt at the Bellevue Hotel in Philadelphia. The event benefits Comcast-Spectacor Charities, the charitable arm of the Philadelphia-based sports and entertainment firm Comcast Spectacor. This unique event included a cocktail reception where guests mingled with the Flyers Wives, followed by a high-energy fashion show starring the Flyers Wives who modeled Nicole Miller’s Spring 2012 new Artelier Label. Flyers team members attended the event to show support of their glamorous wives. They provided both an air of celebrity in Philadelphia’s sports-crazy city and a more personal look into the ”off” ice lives of the city’s favorite team. The wives wore the vibrant colors and innovative separates that make the new line an instant success. (From left) Flyers Wives Nadine Coburn, Mandy Shelley, Clancey Carle, Lotta Lilja, Johanna Timonen paused for a photo during the cocktail reception.

2. Zjenia Bryzgalov and Inna Puhajkova (left and right) chatted with Nicole Miller Philadelphia principal, Mary Dougherty (center).

3. Proceeds from the Flyers Wives Fashion Show allow Comcast-Spectatcor Charities to assist many local beneficiaries such as, but not limited to, the Philadelphia Senior Center, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, March of Dimes, Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse, The Police Athletic League and countless others. Philadelphia Flyers Ice Girls (left and right) joined Ian, Linda and Lianda Swain (center) during the event.

4. (From left) Lindsay Sargent, Jenna Coleman, Joelle Gordon, Steven Lagos, Janice Waitkus, Genevieve Burke and Tara Lutz were pictured during the cocktail reception.  Jewelry designer Steven Lagos, owner of LAGOS, served as a sponsor.

5. Flyers team member Graydon Coburn, his wife Nadine and teammate Marc-Andre Bourdon paused for a photo.

6. (From left) Jay Michael of Jay Michael Salon and Spa, Linda Swain and Sponsor Steven Lagos paused for a photo.

7. (From left) Ellen Caplan, Mary Dougherty, Jennaphr Frederick of Fox 29, and Mary Ann Saleski paused for a photo during the event. Comcast Spectacor Charities. Comcast Spectacor Charities Senior Vice President, Mary Ann Saleski, spoke to the ongoing initiatives of the organization and presented a short video.

8. Heather and Shallyn Hatcher and Taylor Jacobs.

9. Guests included Anne Dougherty and Daria Pew.

10. (From left) Publicist Leslie Padilla and Hair Guru Jay Michael chatted with Hope Cohen.

11. Guests included (from left) Patricia Benitez, Heather Baumgardner and Dawn McCloud.

12. (From left) Nicole Rossi, Adam Hymans and Lianda Swain attended the Flyers Wives Fashion Show.

1. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation hosted its sixth annual Lemon Ball presented by Volvo and The Toys ”R” Children’s Foundation with support from CIGNA. It took place at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel. The evening featured the presentation of the Alex Scott Crystal Cup to Harry Rose of the Rose Group Corporation, for his continued support of the foundation. Liz and Jay Scott, the parents of the late Alexandra “Alex” Scott, also presented awards to Natalie and Albert Gigliotti of Franklin, New Jersey, Foundation Volunteers of the Year and 17-year-old Riley Miller of Bowling Green, Kentucky, who was named Stand Host of the Year. Alex Scott passed away at the age of eight from childhood cancer. When Alex, who was diagnosed just before her first birthday, was four, she told her parents she wanted to set up a front-yard lemonade stand. She wanted to give the money to doctors to help them find a cure. Her first “Alex’s Lemonade Stand” held with the help of her older brother Patrick, raised an astonishing $2,000 in one day. This inspired people everywhere to start their own lemonade stands, donating the proceeds to her cause.  Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation was started by her parents in 2005 to continue the work that Alex began. Their mission is simple: to raise money for, and awareness of, childhood cancer causes, especially research into new treatments and cures. Also to encourage and empower others, especially children, to get involved and make a difference for children with cancer. Gala co-chairs Melanie and Billy King and Liz and Jay Scott paused for a photo during the cocktail reception.

2. The Lemon Ball featured an evening of cocktails, dinner, a raffle provided by Govberg Jewelers, silent and live auctions and entertainment. It brought together supporters of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). (From left) Miguel and Serene Pena, Chris May, co-anchor of CBS 3’s Eyewitness News, and Geraldine and Dominic Scutti were pictured during the cocktail reception.

3. (From left) Reagan, Carol, Reese, Riley and Dave Miller. Riley Miller was named ”Stand Host of the Year.”

4. (From left) Susan and Michael Riesenbach and Nancy and Jeffrey Spector.

5. (From left) Marion and Jeff White, Jean and Joel Frank, Mary Ellen and Chris Allen, Regina and Vince Donohoe.

6. (From left) Heidi Diski, Lauren Curran, Jamie Smith Raphael, Liz Scott and Caitlin Bruno.

7. (From left) MacKenzie and Nick Pacifico and Bridget and  Hawley and Dawson.

8. (From left) Bob and Linda Stroh and Beth and Shannon Intagliato.

9. (From left) Andy Wu, Dina Daywalt, Timmie Miller and Dana Farrell.

10. Chris and Lea May.

11. Wendy Stupp and Sharon Taffet

12. (From left) Jessica and James Brockmann and Scott and Cheri Doering.

13. (From left) Christine Kahny, Jean Volpe, Gina Conoshenti, Donna Brady and Pamela Yaller.

14. (From left) Barry and Danielle Burkholder and Michael and Courtney Rabena.

5. (From left) Donna Coghlan, Justin Fine, Blair Donovan and Leo and Bridgette Addimando.

1. On Wednesday, January 11, 2012, ”Thaw Out the Night” Cocktail Party and Benefit took place at The Saturday Club in Wayne. Business leaders and dazzling professionals gathered to savor dark chocolate fondue and sip delectable wines in The Saturday Club, a historic 1898 Landmark setting on the Main Line. The event also featured a silent auction with such items as a personal visit with the producers and actors of “The Good Wife” TV Show,  autographed Eagles footballs, a year of in-home massages, French First Growth Bordeaux, and a day driving race cars. All proceeds benefit the Take Back Night Foundation. The TBTN Foundation is a 501(c)3 charity, formed in 1999 by Katie Koestner, who appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine at age 18 as the first woman to speak out nationally and publically as the victim of date rape. Take Back The Night seeks to end sexual violence in all of its forms including sexual assault, sexual abuse, dating violence and domestic violence. TBTN empowers survivors in the healing process and inspires responsibility in all. Their goal is to create safe communities and respectful relationships through awareness events and initiatives.  Sponsors Brian Good  (left) and Nicholas DeStephanis (right) of the DGKGroup. P.C., joined TBTN  founder, Katie Koestner  (center),  during the benefit event.

2. Wilkie Lexus of Haverford served as the event sponsor. (From left) Betty Long of Guardian Nurses, Robert Avin, Lexus Internet Manager, Joanne Simone of Guardian Nurses and Jack Cornish, Lexus Vice Chairman/Partner paused for a photo during the TBTN fundraiser.

3. (From left) Cheri Griffiths, Steve Pietrzak, Erica Insuso, Tom Meehan and Kristen DeStephanis.

4. (From left) Nancy Butcher and her parents, Lydia and McBee Butcher.

5. (From left) Whit and Julie Beverly, Debbie and Rick Clark.

6. (From left) Jacqueline and Michael Reardon and Jennifer Clark.

7. (From left) John Fischer, Jaclyn Westley, Danielle Stull, Jessica Sagot and Aaron Cooksey.

8. (From left) Jane Frantz, Kathy Moore and Gloria Pollack.

1. On Sunday January 8, 2012, Marla Green DiDio and her husband James DiDio hosted a brunch at their Gladwyne home for Drexel Design Council committee members and guests. The Drexel Design Council has been formed to support the students of the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design at Drexel University.  The Council will raise public awareness of the programs offered at the Westphal College by sponsoring programs, hosting events and raising money to support scholarships for deserving students. The Council is chaired by Marla Green DiDio and Cara Fry. Allen Sabinson, Dean of the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design was pictured with Elizabeth Dale, Roberta Gruber, Marla Green DiDio and Louisa Hanshew during the brunch. Dean Sabinson and Roberta Gruber made remarks to the brunch guests about plans for a number of future exciting events.

2. Jim DiDio and Marla Green DiDio.

3. Brittany Green and Marla Green DiDio.

4. (From left)  Maria Nevelson, Stephanie Brandow, Roz McPherson, Eileen Tognini and Sandy Sheller.

6. Jill Powell (left) and Barbara Brown Ruttenberg (right) paused for a photo during the Drexel Design Council brunch.

8. Cara Fry received a evening clutch handbag created by a Drexel student, Kyle Westphal.

9. Drexel student, Kyle Westphal, also created this unique handbag for Marla Green DiDio

1. On Saturday evening, January 7, 2012 John and Marlou Gregory held their Twelfth Night party at their historic home in Phoenixville. Guests in festive cocktail attire enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a buffet supper. They exchanged wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. Twelfth Night concludes the Twelve Days of Christmas and is observed as a time of merrymaking! John and Marlou Gregory were pictured with Sam and Tracey Freeman.

2. Marlou Gregory (left) joined Candace Gordon, Jordan Wright and Lydia Willits Bartholomew.

3. (From left) Nancy and Chris Plummer and Barbara Gilbert.

4. Sheri DeMaris and Martha Monroe.

5. Roy and Jordan Wright.

6. Demry and Bruce Sibson and Rory O’Brien.

7. Laurie Griggs and Eric and Buttons Corkhill.

8. Lisa Pool, Hannah Hepburn, Suzanne and Peter Zelov, Sheryl and Bill Wardle.

9. Leslie Lindsley, Dave McGinnis, Crissy Reeser and Jeff Bowden.

10. Hannah Hepburn, Lisa Pool and Dave D’Angelo.

11. Michael and Jeanne Dechiario and  Chris and Ashley Corwin.

12. Livia Klaus, Tim Jordan, Nadia Cuckler and Rory O’Brien.