Opera Philadelphia President David B. Devan was honored during a special event at the 23rd Street Armory March 9, 2024, the longtime leader of Opera Philadelphia will step down in June 2024,  at the end of the season. David B. Devan and husband Rev David A. Dubbeldam Eddie and Rachel Eitches David Levy and Frank Luzi, Founder & President at Luzi Media, who’s client is Opera Philadelphia, where he was the VP of Marketing for nearly 12 years 375 guests attended, raising over $700,000 for Opera Philadelphia’s New Works Susan Long, Andy Szabo, Ivy and Gary Kaplan (the 2 NY Giants fans w ..read more

Opening Night Reception: The Good Person of Setzuan at the Wilma Theater; On stage through April 21. On April 5, Wilma Theater celebrated the opening of The Good Person of Setzuan with a reception for subscribers, supporters and friends. Something they do for every opening, which is so nice. The guests mingle with each other as well as with creative leaders of the Wilma and the play they are about to see. Wilma Theater Managing Director Leigh Goldenberg, Justin Jain, Director and Yury Urnov, co-artisitc director The Good Person of Setzuan Eva and Michael Leeds, Carl Sheingold and Janice Madde ..read more

On Wednesday, February 14 , The Barnes hosted a fabulous, romantic Valentine’s Dinner Party among world class art and architecture. Guests enjoyed a deliciously curated menu, as we mingled with our Valentines, galentines and palentines. Rachel and Michael Blanchfeld The evening kicked off with a special cocktail hour where guests mixed and mingled while enjoying drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Lou Fatuato and Julia Dolinger Autumn and Anthony Smiley, with Walt and Naomi Livingston Yuliza Brel-Fousmier and Andrew Faurnier Fidan A Lizata and Emre Kara For dinner there was an aphrodisiac-rich, Medit ..read more

Philly Current Magazine celebrated another fabulous year celebrating fabulous folks making a difference in Philadelphia, with their 12th Annual Philly Current Picks issue. Philly Current is the brainchild of Eddie Keels, publisher and owner, here with his biggest supporter wife Elise. “Did I think starting a print – let me repeat that, print – magazine in 2012 was a great idea? No. But I got over my fears about how embarrassing failure could be, and I was confident I’d make it work,” he told Main Line Media News in 2018. And he has. The PC Picks Issue is a highlight of all things great in Ph ..read more

Dean Richardson, Kennett Square, Beth Fantaine of Kennett Square, Josh Taylor of Kennett Square and Katherine Bucklin of Kennett Square Last month the friends of Willowdale Steeplechase Races held a happy hour at Grain Craft Bar & Kitchen, in Kennett Square . The night wasn’t only about enjoying the fine drinks and good food but also about the unique opportunity to rub elbows with the heart and soul of our community – including community leaders, trainers, New Bolton Vets, the dedicated folks from Stroud Water Research Center, and even the mayor showed up. Jill Abbott of Wilmington and Mat ..read more

The wait is over, and it was worth it. Jefferson Health has cut the ribbon on its new outpatient facility in Center City, a 19-story tower which will integrate multiple specialties under one roof when it opens to the public on April 15. The Honickman Center, at 11th and Chestnut streets encompasses about 462,000 square feet , has more than 300 exam rooms, 58 infusion chairs, 10 operation rooms, six endoscopy rooms, imaging and laboratory services and a pharmacy. It also has an underground parking garage. “We’ve created an experience that will change the way we view and define healthcare in t ..read more

Oscar Night in Philly: It’s was a night of food, fun and movies, with guests dressing up, some as their favorite characters from nominated films, walking the red carpet all in the name of raising funds to benefit the Philadelphia Film Society. Hostess with the mostess Scarlet and TV Personality Jen Su, PFS Board of Directors Hope you caught her on Fox29 today, recapping the Oscars, and last nights party at Philadelphia Film Center on Chestnut, near Broad. Ann Marie and Sadie Mendlow, Cashman & Assocs. Fashion designer Andre Moore with muse, personality Laura Mazurek Barry Johnson and Erne ..read more

Mayor Cherelle Parker and Chellie Cameron, The Chamber’s President and Chief Executive Officer Mayor Cherelle L. Parker joined the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia at its annual Mayoral Luncheon last week to address important issues facing the city, and to talk about her agenda for Philadelphia – a Safer, Cleaner, Greener City, with Access to Economic Opportunity for All. Bringing together more than 2,000 executives, elected officials, business owners, and civic leaders, the Chamber’s Mayoral Luncheon is the largest forum for the Mayor of Philadelphia to address the region’s busin ..read more

Mark Ruffalo Spotted, Sto Bar Moves, Mamajuana Cafe about to Open, Old City Beer Garden will open and more PhillyChitChat… I’m sorry I have been absent. A lot has been happening over the past years. The pandemic was a big break, and my blog took a backseat, my social media took the wheel. But I’m back, again. I hope to post 3 times a week. Today I am doing a gossipy tidbit entry. Ezekiel Zagar, Jeremiah Zagar and Isaiah Zagar at the CraftNow fundraiser in October. In the fall I told you Jeremiah told me he was to direct a pilot episode and multiple other episodes of a new HBO series called ..read more

The Philly Home and Garden Show is started yesterday and continues through tomorrow. If you’re like me, you like a beautiful home and will do anything to make your dreams come true. At the Philly Home and Garden Show you will be able to peruse through over 300 exhibitors ranging from home décor and furniture; garden and landscaping; kitchen and bath; plus food and beverage. Yesterday I stopped by the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Ave. in Oaks) where the show is held and got a tour by Jennifer Sherlock, Jenna Communications and Jenna Naffin – Show Manager – Marketpl ..read more