Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah Wishes Fun Pixs of the Season - Plus Jersey Shore's Situation at Shampoo

Al Besse & Scott Evers, Melissa Santanello and Joseph Matthews present the
RED CARPET New Years Eve Philanthropic Extravaganza!

Beth D'Addono, Travel Editor, Local Living Magazine

SATW, Les Dames d'Escoffier, ASJA unchainedtravel.com

and Peter Dobezynski were the hostest with the mostest at their soiree last Saturday night. Thanks.

I ran into a few people I don't see enough: Jennie Hatton, Cara Schneider and Kristina Jenkins. Cara hosted me and a few other media folks at the GPTMC Holiday Party a few days later. Lots of exciting things coming up for Philly in the new year. Can't wait to share with you.

Karen Toole-Ebbert, Jacqui Ebbert and Erin Condiff. Jacqui Ebbert is a trained violinist, look for good things in the future from her.


Band branding. I had no idea who this noodle company was. If I paid $25000 towards the sponsorship of the Christmas Village, I would have put Kraft on the sign. Ridiculous.



You know I love this Wish Board at the Christmas Village
Hope that's not Liza Minnelli
Just married at City Hall, Albert and Heather Poblana


Mike 'the situation' Sorrentino promotes Devotion Vodka at shampoo nightclub in Philly last night.

My nephew
Alison Frick with Dave Warren and Mr and Mrs. Pusey at the Frick Team Holiday Client Party at the The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia.
Christina Tomassetti Forrest, Alexis McCann and Teri Andreozzi at The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia.
The kid is sitting on his dad's shoulders
Notice the Cherry tree is blossoming?
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah Wishes

My Philly Mag Holiday Shots Today: Sixers, Sheryl Lee Ralph & Sen Vincent Hughes

Click on the links to get the two Philadelphia Mag "One Shots" in today's column.

http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/author/hdillon/

The March of Dimes 15th Annual Signature Chefs Auction

The March of Dimes 15th Annual Signature Chefs Auction at The Please Touch Museum. It was a delicious opportunity to meet local chefs, savor their best dishes, bid on auction packages and enjoy a meal with others who are helping ensure all babies are born healthy. Honorary Chef Chair: Rosario Romano, Ristorante Panorama with Fox 29's Jen Frederick as the celebrity chef, Carlo Sena and April Martin
Square 1682, Kimpton's first Philadelphia restaurant and bar. Nationally celebrated Chef Guillermo Tellez waves hi.
Anthony Masapollo, Le Castagne (r) 1920 Chestnut St
The Penn's View Hotel and Ristorante Panorama are owned and operated by Luca Sena with George Perrier, Le Bec Fin and Georges
Pastry Monica Glass at her last event before she left 10 Arts (to go to the newly relocated Fish ) with Greg Comishock as NBC10's John Clark is their celebrity chef.Jen Frederick, and WMMR's Marissa Magnatta as Chef Peter McAndrews, Monsù, Paesano’s and Modo Mio looks on
Verdad Restaurant & Tequila Bar, Bryn Mawr - Nick Farina. His favorite TV star, Julia Child - Seafood paella - YUMMY!!
MC Mark Summers (Host of the Food Network's "Unwrapped") at the podium
Mayor Michael Nutter on stage. I like the set up that the March of Dimes did at the Please Touch Museum.
The stage is on the opposite side where it sometimes is, and the tables are not as packed in as they can be. Nothing is more irritating then navigating through the sea of chairs bumping into them, guests complain to me.

MAKE A WISH AT THE CHRISTMAS VILLAGE

Christmas Village in Philadelphia is an outdoor Holiday market event at Love Park across from City Hall from Thanksgiving till Christmas Eve.
There's a board there where you can make holiday wishes. The $3 bucks goes to the rent of Christmas Village, who wish to return next year.
That would be my wish too. It's a great place to shop for unique items
Santa is going to have wheels on his sleigh this year cause there's no snow on the ground
For something more appetizing, stop by Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse right down the street for a delicious treat.
I love the secret Santa's that are paying off folks lay-a-ways at the local department stores
Drop a dollar or two in the Salvation Army red bucket
woof
A very merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear

Two-time Olympian Johnny Weir is coming to Philadelphia Dec. 23 to perform in “Holiday Dreams on Ice,” an Olympic ice show featuring Weir and fellow skating stars Ashley Wagner, Armin Mahbanoozadeh, Samantha Cesario, Brandon Mroz and Tamar Katz. Also stopping by the Phila Gay Men's Chorus singing a medley of Village People songs that Johnny will skate too.
Congrats on your marriage!!
Check out my Philly Mag Column today: I cover the Pavarotti Room Dedication at the Rittenhouse, but look who's pix I got. Sure looks like the sale of the hotel is going through.
Thanks to our soldiers. Send them notes all year long here.

RITTENHOUSE SQUARE CHRISTMAS TREE on a Rainy Day

Remember I always told you the sky is always a brilliant blue at dusk and dawn
even on rainy days. So if you want shots like these go to the park today around 5PM. I shot these on my way to the Rittenhouse Hotel dedication of the Pavarotti Suite.
Happy 1st day of Winter. It's raining today too so get all your Christmas Presents, Holiday Gifts in Center City Under One Roof at the Shops of Liberty Place 16 and Chestnut. Plus they have a calendar store, a great Turkish Jewelery Store - Bella Turka, plus Fire & Ice

December 12^th-December 25^th: $25 gift card with a $125 purchase and a $50 gift card with a $200 purchase

Philadelphia Passion of the Lingerie Football Still Around, & Still Winning

The Philadelphia Passion of the Lingerie Football League completed a perfect regular season with a dominating victory over the visiting Toronto Triumph. With a 74-0 final the Passion set the all time league record for both single game scoring and margin of victory.

Passion Players pose before the game.

Passion Player Tankya Renee was featured earlier this year in the Playboy LFL issue. Team mascot the Hulk.

Passion Ladies: Shelley Lashley, Angela Perfetto, and Jaleesa McCrary pose after the big win. Besides being a passion player Angela is also a Preston and Steve girl.No time to use the door, Jaleesa McCrary leaps over the boards.

Leading rusher MariRose Roach is a strong candidate for league MVP. She is seen here following her blockers for a big gain.

Jenny Butler celebrates a big play.

Angela Perfetto wants everyone to know the Passion ladies are Number 1.
(Photos and Captions by Mike Hirata for PhillyChitChat.com)
January 14, 2012 is The Hair of the Dog Party. A lot of Fun under one roof.