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Find the Perfect Touch … Maybe Even Something New or Blue at the Garces Events Wedding Showcase
Story, photos by Dana J. Prophet Everyone knows a wedding is The Big Day for the couple soon to be wed. The real challenge is to make it the event of the season without suffering cold feet and the anxiety breakdown of the couple’s love from wedding-planning stress. The Garces Events Wedding Showcase invites the newly engaged to a fun affair where brides and grooms can find everything to make the day exactly how you wish it and with a little help from some new friends. No matter if you pre-planned your wedding from childhood or would like to make your guests always remember the day, The Garces Group is there…
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Three Cheers for CHOP With Headliner Philly’s Own DJ Jazzy Jeff
Story and Photos by Dana J. Prophet Every good idea needs an extra push – this is what attendees for Cheers for CHOP so generously accomplished not only with ticket sales, but also a live and silent auction. This year’s event was once again held at the lavish Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia. Who needs to go to Atlantic City for casino excitement? Hosted by The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, this annual event encouraged guests to dance to amazing music of Saved by the 90s and Go Go Gadjet. It wasn’t just a magical dance party. There were also wonderful appetizers, a section of gourmet tastings from…
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2015 Audi FEASTIVAL Celebrates Fine Cuisine, Fantasy and Craft Cocktails for FringeArts
Story, photos by Dana J. Prophet Once a year over 70 of the finest area restaurants, bars and eateries come together to donate their time, talent and cuisine for the Audi FESTIVAL. Philly food moguls Stephen Starr, Michael Solomonov, and Audrey Claire Taichman sponsored and supported Audi FEASTIVAL to benefit FringeArts and the local Philadelphia art community. What makes this celebration different from the previous years is that it was held at the FringeArts headquarters. From the moment guests checked in, they were greeted with a visually spectacular movements from dancers, acrobats and performance artists. All of your senses were tantalized. After taking a break indulging in the many small bites and speciality cocktails,…
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Discover a Trumped Up Weekend at Atlantic City’s Taj Mahal
Photos and Story by Dana J. Prophet Some people shy away from Atlantic City if they are not interested in gambling or that particular part of the Jersey Shore. You don’t have to be a high roller or spend more than a weekend to have an excellent time in America’s Favorite Playground. In 24 hours, it’s possible to have a fun-filled, nostalgic weekend in Atlantic City without going bankrupt. Arriving on Saturday afternoon, you can avoid much of the AC shore traffic. If you are riding shotgun, it just may be your responsibility to keep your driver comfortable with coffee and snacks. Want to miss the drive completely? Take Greyhound, Amtrak…
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Dressed in White, Diner En Blanc Treks to the Navy Yard
Story and photos by Dana J. Prophet / Photos by Lou Perri For those who never heard of Diner En Blanc, it might have been a curious sight to see couples and groups walking around dressed in white from head to toe, carrying picnic baskets, coolers, chairs, and portable tables. With a waiting list of over 30,000 people, only 4,500 lucky chosen few attended the annual pop-up surprise dinner location. Started in France 27 years ago and spreading across the ocean to the United States, Diner En Blanc is a surprise dinner function where people dress in their finest white clothes for an evening of refined and boisterous fun. Attendees of…
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TUXE Bodywear Teaches Women How to Wear Their Confidence
by Dana Prophet Fashion does not have to be formidable. It is possible to look classy and sassy in outerwear that turns heads and leaves the wearer comfortable. TUXE Bodywear presents fashionable tops that are stylishly relaxed and allows you to dress them up or be as casual as you wish. Formerly known as Bradamant Bodysuits in Center City Philadelphia, TUXE has moved their flagship store and office to Ardmore, PA. At the helm is Designer Tamar Daniel. Her designs focus on “fidget-free” fit and sleek lines for the wearer. June 24th launched the grand opening of the Main Line location and curious fashionistas made a beeline to the store.…
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Rain or Shine – Cocktails in the Courtyard Benefitting The Philadelphia History Museum
by Dana J. Prophet Dressed in clothing that never goes out of style, ticket holders attended this year’s fundraiser themed Cocktails in the Courtyard: A Vintage Party at the Philadelphia History Museum. This museum in particular focuses on everything residents of the City of Brotherly Love truly cherish and makes us different for other metropolises. With a DJ Jamie Dillon rocking tunes from every era and culture (much like the inhabitants of this city), everyone got in the groove and took a few turns on the dance floor. Bluecoat American Dry Gin, Dock Street Brewing Company, and WhistlePig Distilled Dry Whiskey generously donated elixirs to keep the party going responsibly. Besides the…
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At the Horse Races – Preakness at the Piazza for MS
By Dana J. Prophet Although the sky threatened to rain, nothing was going to stop this year’s Preakness at the Piazza – a fundraiser to find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. Saturday, May 16th marked the date of the city’s largest spring charity event. Attendees strutted their stuff – with ladies wearing flamboyant and fun hats and gentlemen sporting smart and sassy bow ties. Although the The Piazza at Schmidt’s in Northern Liberties is a distance from the 140th Preakness Stakes the energy was just as high. MS is a unpredictable disease that affects over 2.3 million people worldwide. Guests were there to show their support and help fight the devastating illness. Starting in…
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There’s a New Online Magazine in Town – Explore with Cassie Website Launch Party
The city’s lights and Publisher Cassie Hepler‘s sequined Hollywood disco dress (we heard you Tyler Prete!) sparkled in the sunlight a little brighter on Friday, May 8th from 6-9 p.m. as Explore Philly and Explore NJ officially launched the East Coast area’s newest online magazine. Not another boring blog by any means, ExplorewithCassie.com has multiple writers/photographers sprinkled throughout the city and to the shore. Correspondents currently include Pastry Chef Dana Prophet, Jill Beckel, Whitney Ullman and Elspeth Misiaszek – and more in the making. The IT brains behind the operation is fellow Penn State alum Eric Smith, who also has a background in journalism. The team welcomed invited guests to the Stratus Rooftop…
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Life is Short so Eat Dessert First at Let Them Eat Cake 2015
By Dana J. Prophet Once a year there is a time where cake artists create wedding cake-themed masterpieces – all for a good cause. Let Them Eat Cake is not only a phrase that the doomed Marie Antoinette may or may not have uttered, but it is actually the biggest event where ticket holders can eat delicious cake from area bakeries, restaurants, caterers and culinary students (and why other people don’t write about this amazing event is beyond us). Held in the Crystal Tea Room in The Wanamaker Building, City of Hope, an organization that leads in the research and treatment for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases, sponsors this…