Billboard Top 10 Artist Adam Crossley to Perform at Red Cross Red Ball

On Thursday, February 18, I attended the Press Preview Party for the upcoming Red Cross Red Ball.

It was announced that Billboard Top 10 Singer Adam Crossley will be performing at the Red Ball.

But that was all that was said.

So, I made a call and talked to Crossley and he revealed his list of songs for the Red Ball. To read the short piece, click here.

Great Fun, Great Art at Young Friends of the Philadelphia Musuem of Art Winter Gala

On Saturday, February 20, I covered the Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's Annual Winter Gala.

The gala had a masquerade theme and most guests (except Philly Mayor Michael Nutter shown here with curator Michael Reynolds) wore masks of one kind or another. Even a few reporters got in the spirit.

Those in attendance were able to get a sneak-peek at the new Picasso and the Avant-Garde in Paris exhibition and to chat with Reynolds, the exhibit's curator.

To read the story, which ran in the Center City Weekly Press, click here. More pictures below.

(Photos by Kerry O'Connor & A.N. Torres)

Former Phillie Dickie Noles and Others Recognized at 106th Annual Philly Sports Writers Association Award Banquet

On Monday, Feb. 1, the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association--the oldest such organization in the country--held its 106th Annual Awards Banquet.

In the past, Ali and Ruth had sat at the head table. This year, honored guest included Eagles coach Andy Reid and Phillies' Manager Charlie Manuel among others

Including former Phillies hero, Dickie Noles.

As a member of the PSWA, I was asked to present Noles with our Humanitarian of the Year Award for his work to keep young ballplayers and kids away from drugs and alcohol.

To read the story about Noles that ran in the Weekly Press and to see some of the other highlights from the banquet, click here.

(Photo of Dickie Noles and I by Rosemary Rahn)

Philly Auto Show's Black Tie Tailgate a Success

On Friday, January 30, I covered the Philadelphia Auto Show's Black Tie Tailgate. The event--which I've covered for about 5 years now--is a fundraiser for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Guests get a sneak-peek at the cars in the auto show before it opens to the public the following day.

To read the story that appeared in the Weekly Press, click here.