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SocialDatebookA month-by-month guide tothe area’s hottest charity eventsJAN. 11: Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia’sThird Annual Shining Star Awards Gala.january11 ThirdComcast SportsNet Philadelphia’sAnnual Shining Star Awards GalaLocation: Westin Philadelphia HotelBeneficiary: March of DimesPresented by members of the Philadelphia 76ers,Eagles, Flyers and Phillies, the Shining Star Awardshonor six special children who reflect the urgentneeds and goals of the March of Dimes. Playersfrom the Flyers, Sixers and Eagles will be meetingwith honorees prior to the event.Contact: (610) 945-6050, shiningstarawards.com.12 Seventh Annual Lemon BallLocation: Philadelphia Marriott DowntownBeneficiary: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundationfor Childhood CancerThe Lemon Ball offers a fun evening of cocktailsand dinner, plus silent and live auctions and araffle with items provided by Govberg Jewelers.The event will also feature the presentationof the Alex Scott Crystal Cup to Marc Vetri,Jeff Michaud and Jeff Benjamin, the menbehind the Great Chefs fundraiser.Contact: alexslemonade.org.18 Philadelphia Auto Show Black Tie TailgateLocation: Pennsylvania Convention CenterBeneficiary: Division of Gastroenterology at theChildren’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaGet a preview of the hottest automobiles of the 2013Philadelphia Auto Show at the Black Tie Tailgate,with catering by Stephen Starr Events.19Contact: blacktietailgate.com.Hair O’ the DogLocation: Loews Hotel PhiladelphiaBeneficiary: Friends Are by Your SideThe 19th annual Hair O’ the Dog Gala features livemusic by Split Decision, along with DJ Enferno.Contact: hairothedog.com.26Academy of Music 156th AnniversaryConcert and BallLocation: Academy of Music and the Hyattat the Bellevue, PhiladelphiaBeneficiaries: Academy of Music,Philadelphia OrchestraThe Academy of Music Anniversary Concertand Ball features the Philadelphia Orchestra,with conductor Yannick Nezet-Sequin andspecial guest Hugh Jackman.Contact: philorch.org, (215) 893-1978.february9The Heart BallLocation: Philadelphia Marriott DowntownBeneficiary: American Heart AssociationCommunity members, medical professionalsand corporate leaders come together atthis black-tie gala celebrating the lifesavingwork of the American Heart Association.Contact: (215) 575-5215,heart.org/philadelphiapaheartball.march1 FlowerPhiladelphia InternationalShow Preview PartyLocation: Pennsylvania Convention CenterBeneficiary: Pennsylvania Horticultural SocietyEnjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as you viewthe gorgeous exhibits at this year’s Flower Show,titled “Brilliant.” An elegant dinner in the GrandBallroom follows. All proceeds support PHS andits urban greening program, Philadelphia Green.9Contact: (215) 988-8830, theflowershow.com.The Red BallLocation: Please Touch Museum, PhiladelphiaBeneficiary: American Red CrossSome of the area’s most famous chefs and caterersprepare a gourmet buffet for Red Ball attendees.All funds raised support local disaster relief.9Contact: (215) 299-5491, theredball.org.Pennsylvania Ballet’s AuctionLocation: Academy of Music, PhiladelphiaBeneficiary: Pennsylvania BalletGuests enjoy dinner with the Pennsylvania Ballet’sdancers and spirited bidding on the Academy ofMusic stage. The evening begins with a silentauction and cocktails.19Contact: paballet.org.Sweet Charity EventLocation: Waterloo Gardens, ExtonBeneficiary: Chester County Community FoundationChester County’s finest pastry chefs offer a uniqueblend of aromas, tasting and giving, all to benefitthe Chester County Community Foundation, whichhelps families and businesses get involved inlong-term charitable giving.Contact: (610) 696-8211, chescocf.org.april12 PreviewPhiladelphia Antiques ShowPartyLocation: Pennsylvania Convention CenterBeneficiary: Penn MedicinePreview the 2013 Philadelphia Antiques Showat this annual party celebrating one of the mostprominent shows of its kind in the country.19Contact: philaantiques.com.Main Line Art CenterFine Art Sale Preview PartyLocation: Main Line Art Center, HaverfordBeneficiary: Main Line Art Center’s PreviewMain Line Art Center’s major fundraiser of the yearprovides critical support for its award-winningarts education and community outreach programsserving children and adults with developmentaland physical disabilities.Contact: mainlineart.org, (610) 525-0272.19 Kids at Heart Benefit GalaLocation: Hyatt Regency Philadelphia atPenn’s LandingBeneficiary: Turning Points for ChildrenThis evening of cocktails, dinner, entertainmentand auctions helps support for more than 2,700economically challenged families and 5,300children in Philadelphia annually.Contact: (215) 875-4964, turningpointsforchildren.org.20 Please Touch Museum’s Storybook BallLocation: Please Touch Museum, PhiladelphiaBeneficiary: Please Touch Museum64 january 2013 l www.mainlinetoday.com l social datebook
JAN. 12: Seventh Annual Lemon Ball.FEB. 9: The Heart Ball.Kids are encouraged to bring their favoritecostumes to an event that celebrates the richesof children’s literature. The ball raises fundsfor the museum’s award-winning communityprograms.25Contact: (215) 581-3181, pleasetouchmuseum.org.Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyMan & Woman of the Year Grand FinaleLocation: Vie, PhiladelphiaBeneficiary: Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyEastern Pennsylvania ChapterThis spirited evening features an awardsceremony, dinner, drinks, auctions and more.Contact: (800) 482-2873, lls.org/epa.25Franklin Institute Awards Ceremonyand DinnerLocation: Franklin Institute, PhiladelphiaBeneficiary: Franklin InstituteThe Franklin Institute Awards program hashonored thousands of scientists, engineers,inventors and entrepreneurs since its inceptionin 1824. Proceeds subsidize admission fees forschool children.Contact: (215) 448-1200, fi.edu.26Legacy Youth Tennis and Education’s30th Annual BenefitLocation: TBABeneficiary: Legacy Youth Tennis and EducationThis gala celebrates the 30th anniversary ofan organization that empowers young people,especially those who come from familiesand communities lacking resources andopportunities.Contact: legacyyte.org.26 Donors Are HeroesLocation: Four Seasons Hotel, PhiladelphiaBeneficiary: The Gift of Life Donor ProgramThe Gift of Life’s 11th annual event offers music,cocktails, food and fun.Contact: (800) DONORS-1, donors1.org.2743rd Annual Promise Ball:“Keeping the Promise”Location: Loews Philadelphia HotelBeneficiary: Juvenile Diabetes ResearchFoundationThe evening includes cocktails, dinner and dancing,plus live and silent auctions.Contact: (610) 664-9255, jdrfeasternpa.com.27 Step Into SpringLocation: TBABeneficiary: Steppingstone ScholarsThis gala benefits an organization dedicated tosupporting educationally undeserved studentsand families.Contact: steppingstonescholars.org.may11th Annual Yoga on the Stepstba for Living Beyond Breast CancerLocation: Philadelphia Museum of ArtBeneficiary: Living Beyond Breast CancerHundreds roll out their mats on the PhiladelphiaMuseum of Art steps at 8 a.m. for an outdoor yogaclass. Afterwards, enjoy a light breakfast whilebrowsing a healthy-living expo featuring foods,natural cosmetics and info on women’s health.Contact: (610) 645-4567, lbbc.org.tba Chester County SPCA’s Walk for PawsLocation: TBABeneficiary: Chester County SPCAGames, music, food and prizes keep human typesentertained, while pets up for adoption get muchneeded love and attention.Contact: (610) 692-6113, ext. 215; ccspca.org.tba Friends of Elwyn BallLocation: TBABeneficiary: Friends of ElwynMore than 500 guests are expected for this annualblack-tie event, featuring dinner, music and dancing.Established in 1969, the Philadelphia chapter ofElwyn assists children and adults with a variety ofdisabilities.Contact: elwyn.org, (610) 891-2060.tba Renaissance BallLocation: TBABeneficiary: Philadelphia-Delaware Valley Chapterof the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of AmericaThis annual black-tie gala features cocktails,hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dancing.Contact: (215) 396-9100, ccfa.org/chapters/philadelphia.Community Eventsand SponsorshipsMain Line Today was recentlyrecognized by the Main Line Chamber ofCommerce with the Main Line Gives BackAward, which honors local companies’efforts to enhance the community throughsupport of nonprofi t organizations.It served as a welcome reminder ofour commitment to giving back in thecommunity where we live, work and play.Main Line Today is actively involvedin supporting various projects andorganizations that refl ect the region’scultural diversity, support of the arts andeducation, and contribute to the fabricof our community. Every year, we receivehundreds of publicity and sponsorshiprequests from area organizations.We honor as many of these requestsas our time and resources will allow.PublicityFor local events that provide an importantpublic service, we offer free listings inour digital mainlinetoday.com calendar.We welcome submissions but cautionthat listings are provided as spacepermits. They are not guaranteed basedon monthly editorial coverage and/orsold advertising space.SponsorshipsEvery year, Main Line Today choosesto sponsor a limited number of events.Those that qualify are often large in scale,allowing us to cultivate our relationshipwith a large number of readers andpotential readers. In addition, theseevents offer opportunities for us towork with the event organizer throughadvertising, public relations, mediaplacement, point-of-purchase andmedia cross-promotion. Submit yourevent and/or request to our publisherby emailing jbraun@mainlinetoday.comor calling at (610) 325-4630.For a full directory of event venues,wedding planners and more,visit mainlinetoday.com.COVER PHOTO BY SUSAN BEARD DESIGNsocial datebook l www.mainlinetoday.com l january 2013 65
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