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Princeton Pre FAM Tour

Thursday April 1, 2010

Princeton Pre FAM Tour

Our staff had the opportunity to experience a number of amazing event spaces yesterday (3/31/10).  We traveled to Princeton, NJ for a run-through of the venues that will participate on the Princeton FAM Tour.  This tour will surely show planners all the variety that the area has to offer!

First things first, 3 of our staff members met up with Michael Young from Activities Event Specialists, Mike Levine and Keir Defonzo of Chauncy Conference Center at Chauncy.  We toured the facility and admired the renovations as well as the serenity that the facility has to offer.  Chauncy Conference Center is fully loaded with beautiful rooms, great food and friendly staff!

Next stop, Miele Showroom! Our arrival at Miele warranted some oohs and ahhs.  The showroom is state of the art and lined with beautiful appliances but appliances are just the start of things.  Miele is more than meets the eye.  They have fully loaded – working kitchens.  The way they utilize these kitchens is through cooking classes and teambuilding.  Highly trained chefs help guests prepare food while building relationships and the best part about it – you get to eat the food you make!

After Miele our group traveled to Grounds For Sculpture/Rat’s Restaurant in Marlton, NJ. Grounds for Sculpture is indescribable in words; it is something you have to see for yourself.  You can purchase boxed lunches to bring with you as you tour the grounds and enjoy the scenery.  The grounds have hidden nooks just waiting to be found and breathtaking sculptures. If you visit Grounds for Sculpture you must not leave without a meal at Rat’s Restaurant! Rat’s is named for a hospitable rat character in the book “The Wind in the Willows”.  Between food, drinks, and atmosphere, you will leave feeling that you have experienced the complete package.  Outdoor seating is available with views that will make you feel like you have been transported to another time.

Our eyes were opened to new and fantastic spaces! One thing is for sure the Princeton FAM will surely be a hit!

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ALS Hot Chocolate

Tuesday March 30, 2010

Hot Chocolate: A Chocolate Frenzy!

Chocolate-themed party benefits the fight against Lou Gehrig’s Disease

The only thing better than chocolate is chocolate to benefit a good cause! On March 11^th, more than 300 chocolate lovers descended on Currents – The Ballroom at Adventure Aquarium to enjoy a chocolate dream come true at Hot Chocolate: A Chocolate Frenzy, benefiting The ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter and helped to raise more than $40,000 to benefit the more than 950 patients and families The ALS Association serves. One of the most popular events of the year for the ALS Association, attendees indulged in chocolate martinis, a chocolate fountain complete with all of the dipping treats and sampled some of the area’s best chocolate treats while enjoying the underwater views that Currents had to offer.  In addition, attendees enjoyed chocolate stations set up in one of the Aquarium’s most popular exhibits - a suspended 40 foot walk-through Shark Tunnel offering stunning views into its 550,000-gallon Shark Realm Exhibit.  A special VIP Reception took place from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.  VIP attendees enjoyed a private hour and a half reception in the aquarium which was closed to the public!  The VIP ticket also included hands on interaction with exhibits, a Critter Talk with Aquarium staff, a meet and greet with Phillip Silverstone TV and Radio “Wine-tertainer”, musical entertainment from Capture the Flag, a raw bar, a pasta bar and much more!

One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of the Chocolate Frenzy Award to the vendor with the best table display.  More than 10 vendors participated in this contest, going all out to give the attendees a visual treat in addition to their chocolate treats.  The winner of the first Chocolate Frenzy award was Cakes and Candies by Maryellen for her gorgeous display of cupcakes and other chocolates.  An amazing auction included an array of great prizes! A raffle of delightful chocolate baskets ended the evening’s program.  Showing all that you can do with chocolate, there were even several pieces of chocolate art on display throughout the evening.

Every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, a devastating neuromuscular condition for which there is no known cause or cure. The ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter provides support and resources for ALS patients, their families, and caregivers living in the eastern half of Pennsylvania, central and southern New Jersey, and Delaware. The ALS Association is the only national nonprofit organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS.

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Phillyin.com Launch Party

Tuesday March 23, 2010

 Phillyin.com Launch Party

On February 18, 2010, the Phillyin.com Launch Party was held at ‘G lounge’ in Center City Philadelphia and included special guests, a fashion show, and raised money for a good cause, Students Run Philly Style. 

The doors opened at 9, with PhillyIn's Red Carpet Hosts Rachel Day and Margo Trovei getting interviews with some of the special guests of the party, including:

Carmelita Couture
Denim Habit
Thorsen Handbags
Platinum
Rack N'Roll

And in addition to models provided by JS Models, the show included
Celebrity Models:

Brett Moyer and Bobby Snider of the Philadelphia Wings
Annie, and Ashley of the Sixers Dancers
Kate (also a sixers dancer) and Amber-Joi of the PhillyIn Cast
Priscilla of the Eagles Cheerleaders
Emily, Lauren, Angel and Marie of the Philadelphia Wings Dance Team
Andrea Helfrich, Miss Keystone 2009

Specialty drinks, “Skinnitinis" were created and served for sample by
SkinnyWater.

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Savor - A Celebration of Food

Wednesday March 10, 2010

Savor - A Celebration of Food

Savor, A Celebration of Food, was held on February 4, 2010 at the Crystal Tea Room in the Wanamaker Building.  There seems to be nothing better than taking a stroll through a beautiful venue sampling everything from dinner to dessert to drinks.  It gives you a feel for what all the vendors have to offer and gives you the ability to compare and contrast at warp speed! Brandywine Valley Talent provided lively tunes and guests were asked to bring a nonperishable food item to benefit Philabundance.

Participating Restaurants included: A La Maison, Arbol Café, Avril, Concerto Fusion, Cupcakes Gourmet, Dessert by Dana, Funky Lil’ Kitchen, Jimmy’s BBQ, Koo Zee Doo, La Stalla, Maggiano’s, Saffron, Saute, Susanna Foo, Valley Green Inn, Verdad, and Xocia Healthy Chocolate. A few sponsors include Bluecoat American Dry Gin, Victory Brewing Company, Penn 1681 Rye Vodka, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, and LUXE Marketing & Promotions, LLC. 

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ALS Hot Chocolate

Friday March 5, 2010

Up and Coming Events: ALS Hot Chocolate: A Chocolate Frenzy!

On March 11, 2010 the Greater Philadelphia ALS Association will host this one of a kind event.  It will be held at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ with a VIP reception from 6:00-7:30 and a Chocolate Tasting from 6:30-9:30.  VIP quests will get the opportunity to spend an hour and a half in the main Aquarium after hours. They will also be treated to a champagne bar, butlered hor d’oeuvres, a raw bar, hands on interaction with exhibits and music from Capture the Flag. The Chocolate Tasting will take place in Currents ~ The Ballroom at the Aquarium and Shark Realm. Attendee favorites like the chocolate martini bar, chocolate fountain and hot chocolate will be on hand with many new attractions.

Look for these vendors: Ann Hemyng Candy, Inc., Belcolade Chocolate, Birnn Chocolates, Botticelli Cappuccio, Cakes and Candies by Maryellen, Capri Water Ice, Crazy Susan’s Cookies, Deliciously Different, Dove Chocolate Discoveries, Ellen’s Brownies, Fruit Flowers, Giambri’s, Jacquin’s, James Candy/Bayard’s Chocolates, Just Born Peanut Chews, Just Wrapz "ChocolatesWrapped in Style", Laurie’s Chocolates, Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Mark Avenue Chocolates, Maui Wowi, Niagara Chocolates, Philadelphia Candies, Starbucks, The Chocolate Executive, The Madelaine Chocolate Co., Turkey Hill Dairy, and Zitners.  

Tickets can be purchased at: https://community.alsphiladelphia.org/NetCommunity/SSLPage.aspx?pid=699

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