AN EVENING AT FRANKLIN SQUARE & Where's Teen Mom Today in Philly

My Philly Mag Column today. Lots of good gossip in there too...Nothing about my Sigourney Weaver stalking in Fairmount Park last night where she filmed a scene with Elephants though. Security kept chasing me away, and well I don't look good in handcuffs. But I did see Weaver and an elephant. Hope they cleaned up after them...

http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/2012/05/11/hughe-dillon-evening-franklin-square/

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American Heart Association's Red Dress Preview Party

 Last week the Top of the Towers was the site for the American Heart Association's Red Dress Preview Party. it was a great night filled with amazing views and a great student runway show with the design students from Philadelphia University!

It was a great night chaired by Nicole Paloux, Red Balloon Public Relations (2nd from left), R-L Vincent Vienne, GM Sofitel Hotel, Mrs. Bilcher, Charles Paloux, guest, Surrenger Agg

Laura Burkhardt, Michelle Waters and Shawn Waters. Laura wants me to remind you that on Mother's Day THE TOP OF THE TOWER is hosting a brunch.

Students Ryan Williams and Allison Haftel. The food at the cocktail party was delicious, and the views were magnificent. I've always loved this rental space high up in the Bell Atlantic Building on the 50th floor.

Will Ball, Wilhelmina Models Philadelphia and Kel Taylor

The students watch the fashion show from the balcony

One of the American Heart Association Executive Champion: JoAnn M. Magnatta (in red on left) Senior Vice President, Facilities Design and Construction/Real Estate, Main Line Health, Kanra Magnatta, Marisa Magnatta watch the fashion show from the front row

and the winner was Sarah Fitzgerald

Join Us for the American Red Cross Luncheon

May 18, 2012 10:30am - 2:00pm The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown 1201 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Todd Herremans and Brent Celek Re-Launch their 879 Lounge with a Bikini Contest

Friday Night 879 had a re-launch party at their sports bar and lounge in Old City

After being open for about a year, the boys did a little sprucing up and decided to have a re-launch party to celebrate the new look.  What better way than to have to celebrate with a few beautiful ladies competing in a bikini contest.

The contestants for the bikini contest

879 Co-Owner and Eagles tight end Brent Celek and Michelle Miller of Nouveau Image.

879 Servers Sydney Rebecca and Samme Renee.

 The Toddfather - 879 Co-Owner and Eagles lineman Todd Herremans and friend.

 Contest runner up Ashley Piccone.

 Philadelphia Eagles receiver Jeremy Maclin with two Bikini Contestants. 

 Happy Birthday Jeremy, see you tonight!

More contestants

And the winner is....
Brent Celek with contest winner Ashley.

(Photos by Mike Hirata)

TOGA, TOGA, TOGA - THE AGE of AUGUSTUS TOGA PARTY #fb

THE AGE of AUGUSTUS TOGA PARTY was held at #2 Boathouse Row, Kelly Drive Philadelphia
PA, 19130 Saturday night. Net proceeds will be donated to the USMC Scholarship Foundation which provides college scholarships for the children of fallen Marines. Tickets were $55 per person and included beer, wine and cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live music. You must be 21 to attend this event.  www.ageofaugustus.com.

John Krajewki, Izabelle Posada, Alicia Nigara and Brian Lapann

Margaret Adams, Geoff Beachamp, Brendan Walsh, Brad Mills and James Price

Connie Harris, Robin Halpern, and Stacey Forchetti

Chris Wilz and Hank Unger

The chilly night still had a great view of the Schuykill

Patrick McCauley, Mare Sadghiani, Kelsey Poole and Tara Raju

Mole Street Productions is an event, marketing, and production company that focuses on live music to
build relationships and empower communities. For more information, visit www.molestreet.com

PRESS CONTACT:

Brendan Walsh (r) – Mole Street Productions | (215) 391-5429 | brendan@molestreet.com

Matt Huber, Gabriel Soffer and Susan Bowes

USMC Scholarship Foundation is the nation’s oldest and largest need-based scholarship organization
supporting U.S. military families. Since 1962, the Foundation has provided over 26,000 scholarships valued at
more than $65 million, including nearly $5,000,000 to more than 1,600 students for the 2011-2012 academic
year. The Scholarship Foundation is proud to have been named by Independent Charities of America
as ‘Best in America’ for demonstrating “the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness,
and cost effectiveness.” For more information please visit www.mcsf.org.

Colin Farrell, Terrence Howard, Wade Barrett on Dead Man Down Set - That's a Wrap on Walnut Street

Colin Farrell coming back from the gym. We were eating at Del Brunos and as we exited his SUV pulled up to the trailer. It was the right time right place shot.

We are the crowd, we're c-comin' out Got my flash on, it's true Need that picture of you It so magical, we'd be so fantastical

 Colin Farrell posing with Sue Smith from Wilmington, DE.

The sign guy

Colin Chatting with a picture car guy (background car)

Colin's sister Claudine Farrell, and his "trainer, bodyguard"

Luis Da Silva Jr.

Colin Farrell in the window looks on as his stunt man tests out the strength of the window

Hmm wondering if he's afraid of heights. Maybe that's why he was saying a prayer last week

Here goes

Mother's Day Brunch Philadelphia

He wore the same outfit every day

The crowd waving to Terrence Howard

Last weekend for Defending the Caveman at the Prince Theater.

Terrence Howard talks to this mans wife to say hi

Colin greets a fan

A few extras including John Mitchell (center). You probably recognize John from HBO's "Broadway Empire" as well as several other projects he's been in.

I think the picture car drivers have a stressful job, especially when they have to reset, which means driving backwards avoiding the hundreds of fans who want to get where they're going after a scene is shot.

Thanks to Philadelphia City Sports for allowing me to hang with the mannequins to get a few shots. 

Setting up a shot last Friday at 1616 Walnut, this is about 4PM and the crowd swells. I took this shot from

Salon Vanity by Edmondo Blando

This is definitely one of my favorite shots. Colin checking the playback for the scene where he shot the gun on the roof. They re-shot those scenes every day, as there were shooting it from every angle.

Everyday Terrence Howard posed with fans. Here's my friend Marcy, we used to work together when I was a paralegal.

WWE wrestler Wade Barrett stretches out in front of Urban Enoteca at the Latham Hotel

Rolling, shoot out on Walnut Street. A few of the extra's running

He might not go out of his way to greet his fans, but when they ask him he poses and he will chat with them.

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Terrence on the other hand will talk with your mother if you put her on the phone.

 I love this shot of Colin Farrell and his PA (production assistant, usually a local person that does crowd control and other functions on the set. Films made here in Philly put people to work.) I took this from Salon Vanity by Edmondo Blando at 17th and Walnut. Thanks to Sarah Casey at Maven Communications for making the connection.  How many girls want to be that young lady right now.

Thanks Jack Wills for allowing me to get this cool shot of Colin Farrell throwing stunt man Declan Mulvey out of 1616 Walnut Street

Colin Farrell in another scene hanging onto 1616 Walnut Street shooting a bad guy above him. For the next month the principle filming of the movie will be taking place inside a studio, but will emerge every once in a while to shoot a few scenes around Philly. I'll keep you informed on my twitter account @iPhillyChitChat and here on PCC. MY FAVORITE SHOT IS OVER AT MY COLUMN IN PHILLYMAG HERE