Susan Scovill On The Main Line

1. Christopher and Vicki Le Vine celebrated The Broadway Dreams Foundation’s return engagement to Philadelphia with a star-studded benefit fundraiser on Sunday, August 1, 2010.   Hosted by television and Broadway personalities Nicole Parker (“MadTv,” Wicked) and Paul Canaan (MTV’s “Legally Blonde,” La Cage), the benefit took place at Grace Winery’s outdoor amphitheatre nestled on the grounds of Sweetwater Farm Bed and Breakfast in historic Brandywine Valley. Chris and Vicki Le Vine (left) welcomed Annette Tanner, Anne Ewers and Matt Wolf to the event. Anne Ewers is president of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

2. The Broadway-style cabaret featured performances by Philadelphia youth performers along with BDF Musical Director and composer Jeremy Schonfeld (Clear Blue Tuesday, Drift), Broadway favorites Titus Burgess (Jersey Boys, Little Mermaid), Carlos Encinias (Les Miserables, Mama Mia), James Kinney (Sweet Charity) and ABC Daytime star Nicholas Rodriguez (“One Life to Live”).  (From left) Carlos Encinias, Rachel Hoffman, James Kinney, Jeremy Schonfeld, Nicole Parker, Paul Canaan and Annette Tanner were pictured during the fundraiser.

3.  Marty and Ann Snyder (left and center) explored the wine cellar during the BDF fundraiser. Brett Senior (right) joined them in the photo opportunity.

4. BDF is a national non-profit performing arts training program that teaches America’s youth how to kick start their career with one of a kind performance workshop taught by Broadway’s brightest stars. Wayne and Cassandra Atherholt (left and center) chatted with Ginna Le Vine during the event.

5. The Broadway Dreams Foundation returns to Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (300 South Broad Street) August 2 – 8, 2010 to present their week-long Summer Performing Arts Intensive.  Broadway’s Alice Ripley, the 2009 Tony Award-winning star of Next to Normal, will lead the roster of BDF teaching artists.  Over the course of the week, Philadelphia’s youth will receive first-rate training in acting, dance and vocal performance by savvy Broadway veterans who will share their insider knowledge on the skills needed to succeed in show business. (From left) BDF members Annette Tanner, Nicole Parker and James Kinney paused for a photo during the event.

6. Chris Le Vine (left) welcomed Kim and Lily Ronon to the fundraiser.

7. Guests included (from left) Carmen Pelaez, Barb Miller Lussier and Michelle and Katie Cooper.

8. Susan Selverian (left) chatted with Caroline and Joan Flynn and Jan Lail during the reception that preceded the concert.

9. Quinci Spadey and Shamira Womack were pictured during the reception.

10. Pictured arriving at the event were (from left) Gracie Lewis, Meghan Mulrooney, Ben Vaughan and Jody Lewis.

11. Angela Hudson (left) chatted with Vicki and Kelly Le Vine during the reception.

12. Grace Winery,is nestled on the grounds of Sweetwater Farm Bed and Breakfast in the historic Brandywine Valley.  The Barn at Grace Winery is a newly renovated 1750’s Bank Barn and is home to the winery, wine tasting room and event space. (From left) Ginna Le Vine and her father,  Chris,  joined Nicole Parker during the fundraiser.

1. The 20th annual Miss Maine invitational took place on Saturday, July 31, 2010. As well as Arikka Dyan Knight, Miss Maine 2010, the invitational state titleholders from Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Missouri, the District of Columbia, all competing for the title of Miss America 2011, attended the event and Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen who will be competing  for Nationals this August, also attended.  The day began at Melmark in Berwyn where the Miss America contestants took part in ”To Melmark with Love,” the 11th annual talent show held at the facility. This was followed by a cocktail party, interviews and a talent presentation at the Radnor home of Alvin and Valerie Clemens. Pictured were (from left) Miss Maine, Arikka Dyan Knight, Miss New Hampshire, Krystal Muccioli, Miss Rhode Island, Deborah Saint-Vil, Miss District of Columbia, Stephanie Williams, Miss Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen, Jocelyn Gruber, Miss Missouri, Erika Hebron and Miss Connecticut, Brittany Decker.

 2.  Valerie Clemens (left),  who hosted the event,  paused for a photo with Miss Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen, Jocelyn Gruber. Valerie Clemens was Miss Maine 1980 and former president of the National Association of Miss America State Pageants.

3. Lisa Little (left) and Sean Goldman (second right) joined Miss Rhode Island, Deborah Saint-Vil, Miss Maine, Arikka Dyan Knight and  Miss New Hampshire, Krystal Muccioli,  during the cocktail reception.

4. Miss America memorabilia collected over the years was on display at the reception.

5.  Miss America judge Vicki Morrison (left) chatted with Miss District of Columbia, Stephanie Williams, Miss Missouri, Erika Hebron, Miss Connecticut, Brittany Decker and Louanne Gamb during the event.

6. Miss America crown (circa 1960) was found in an antique shop in Malvern.

7. Faiz Khalid (left) and Miss Maine 1996, Sarah Madeau (right) paused for a photo with Miss Maine, Arikka Dyan Knight,  on the terrace.

8. (From left) Miss Missouri, Erika Hebron, State Pageant judge Kathleen Egan, Miss District of Columbia, Stephanie Williams, Miss Rhode Island, Deborah Saint-Vil,  and guest Anne Habib were pictured at the event.

9. (From left) Miss New Hampshire, Krystal Muccioli,  joined Paula Gruber, Betsy Kania and Miss Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen, Jocelyn Gruber,  during the event.

10.  Miss Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen, Jocelyn Gruber (left) chatted with Miss America judge Bruce Wickersham (center) and Valerie Clemens (right) on the terrace.

11. Miss Rhode Island, Deborah Saint-Vil  (left), chatted with Brett and Victoria Senior and Miss Maine, Arikka Dyan Knight.

12. Miss America judge Vicki Morrison joined Judy Fitch Guinosso, Miss Pennsylvania 1992, and Miss Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen, Jocelyn Gruber during the reception.

13. Valerie Clemens grandchildren Ella and Kylie Jenkins and Max Mignatti (front) attended the talent show held at Melmark. They were pictured with the Miss America contestants (from left) Miss Maine, Arikka Dyan Knight, Miss New Hampshire, Krystal Muccioli, Miss Rhode Island, Deborah Saint-Vil, Miss District of Columbia, Stephanie Williams, Miss Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen, Jocelyn Gruber, Miss Missouri, Erika Hebron and Miss Connecticut, Brittany Decker.

1. The Women’s Board of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts will hold its USArtists American Fine Art Show & Sale beginning October 1 through October 3 at the Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. An opening night preview gala is set for Thursday, September 30, from 5 to 9 p.m. USArtists Fine Art Show & Sale is the premier American art event, bringing fine art dealers from across the nation to Philadelphia to exhibit and sell a rich and diverse collection of 18th through 21st century American art. Proceeds directly benefit PAFA student scholarships. Committee members gathered at the Haverford home of Katharine Eyre to address invitations to the preview gala. Pictured were (from left) co-chairs Lisa O’Connell, Diana Bittel, Sandy Nesbitt and Alicia Sterling.

2. Katharine Eyre (left) chatted with Deborah Hamilton, Maggie Murphy and Roberta Tanenbaum  during the invitations addressing event held at her home.

3. Committee members at the addressing party included (seated, left to right) Reggie Hunt and Lorrie DeSimone. (Standing, left to right) Kristine Northeimer, Roz Gibbons and Kathie Bell.

4. USArtists will feature New Collectors Night on Friday, October 1 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Ellie-Anne Chevrier Lewis (seated left), Dorothy Mather Ix (seated center) and  Carmen Pelaez (seated right) will serve as the New Collectors Night co-chairs. Women’s Board president Alicia Sterling (standing center) joined them during an addressing party held at the home of Brian and Maggie Murphy.

5. New Collectors committee members (from left) Teresa Fink, Hayley Fink, Maria Schneider and Marta Navarro addressed invitations for the October 1 event.

6. Jorge Pelaez (left) and Rudy Lewis chatted with host Brian Murphy during the addressing party.

7. Committee members (from left) Patti owen, Marlena Santomero, Annie Milligan and Carolyn Losty were pictured addressing New Collectors Night invitations.