Wilmington Flower Market Wine Tasting

Enthusiasts enjoy wines from around the world while benefitting Delaware's children

The annual Wilmington Flower Market Wine Tasting was held at the historic University and Whist Club in Wilmington on November 18. Wine enthusiasts and initiates alike sampled wines from around the world donated by United Distributors of Delaware. Noted connoisseur Ed Resnick was on hand to offer guidance on the impressive selection of superb wines. Read More »

Pixstar Supports Children’s Beach House

IT firm donates to the organization's annual art show

Pixstar, Inc., an information technology consulting firm founded in 1998 and headquartered in Lewes, Del., has contributed $10,000 to support the Children’s Beach House (CBH) Annual Art Show and Sale, which was held Dec 2 to Dec. 4, 2011. Pixstar CEO George Reissig presented the company’s donation to Rich Garrett, executive director of CBH. Read More »

Chester County Hospital Foundation Hosts SHINE Gala

Night of dinner and dancing benefits local patients living with cancer

The Chester County Hospital foundation held its annual SHINE dinner/dance on November 5 at the Mercedes-Benz dealership of West Chester. The event benefited patients of the Cancer Program at the Chester County Hospital. Attendees enjoyed a night with delicious food, a silent auction and the chance to win prizes all while enjoying the music of Mr. Greengenes. Read More »

Adrienne Arsht Receives DCF Philanthropy Award

Family tradition is one of giving back

The Delaware Community Foundation awarded its first Delaware Family Philanthropy Award the other night, and launched a $2.5 million fundraising campaign, in honor of its 25th anniversary. Read More »

Brandywine River Museum 40th Annual Antiques Show

The Brandywine River Museum’s 40th annual Antiques Show opened with a fun preview reception, and then attendees enjoyed wares displayed by 31 outstanding antiques dealers from across the country and 30-minute lectures on topics such as “What is Folk Art” and “Shaped Front Furniture Traditions.” Read More »

Byway Stewardship Celebration

Art auction benefits preservation efforts

The Byway Stewardship Celebration was held on April 21, 2011 in Chadds Ford. The proceeds from this lively art auction helped to preserve and protect the Brandywine Valley NSB. Read More »

Forget-Me-Not Gala

Garden party complete with carriages benefits Chester County SPCA

The Forget-Me-Not Gala took place on June 12, 2011 at Marsh Valley Farm, the home of Doris A. Grassi-Moore and Richard A. Moore. The more than 400 guests at the garden party danced to live music and enjoyed a carriage parade, a gourmet buffet provided by area restaurants, and a silent auction. The event, one of the Brandywine Valley’s premier social occasions, benefited the Chester County SPCA. Read More »

Brandywine Health Foundation Garden Party

10th Annual Bash Kicks Off Strawberry Festival

The Brandywine Health Foundation’s 10th annual Garden Party was held at Overlook Farm, the home of Mr. and Mrs. L William Kay II. This year, a live auction with exciting prizes was introduced, and the Strawberry Festival was launched. Mary Holleran and Katherine Lovell served as co-chairs of the Garden Party, an elegant evening featuring cocktails, supper fare, delectable desserts and “The Battle of the Berries at Brandywine.” Read More »

Radnor Hunt Races

Hats and horses prove equally dazzling

Published on 5/27/11

Those attending the 81st Radnor Hunt Races, held on May 21, 2011, enjoyed fine weather and even better finery, as hats seemed to be the order of the day. The purses for the six exciting steeplechase races totaled $180,000, and all proceeds benefited the Brandywine Conservancy. Read More »

Winterthur Point to Point

Carriage parade delights visitors

Published on 5/18/11

The antique parade of carriages, featuring spectacular turn-of-the-century models, never fails to delight the attendees of the Winterthur Point to Point, and 2011’s parade was no exception. Led by George A. “Frolic” Weymouth, the parade was the largest annual collection of true vintage carriages and coaches in the U.S. Read More »