The popular fundraiser and fashion show, featuring rescued and adoptable furry friends, returns Thursday, March 8th!

The Delaware County SPCA will host its first event as a lifesaving organization, the Rescued on the Runway Fashion Show, on Thursday, March 8th, 2012, at the Community Arts Center in Wallingford, PA.

The fundraiser will feature both human and animal models in the fashion show. People fashions are sponsored by Philadelphia Premium Outlets. Human models include professionals donating their time from the well-known Wilhelmina Models agency, with makeup and hair services donated by Springfield’s Nirvana Hair Gallery.

Curious George, the chairdog of the event, will take to the catwalk with his new mom as Grammy-award-winning artist and WMGK 102.9 DJ Debbi Calton hosts the show. Other animals featured will be animals “rescued” from the Delaware County SPCA as well as animals available for adoption.

The Rescued on the Runway Fashion Show begins at 6:30 and includes cocktails, heavy hors d’ouevres by Jeffery A. Miller Catering, cupcakes by Dia Doce, a silent auction, “red-carpet” photos, music, and a deluxe goody bag.

Tickets for the Rescued on the Runway Fashion Show are $75 and can be purchased online at rescuedontherunway.eventbrite.com or by contacting Justina at 610-566-1370 x231 or jcalgiano@delcospca.org. Alternatively, ticket donations can be mailed to the Delaware County SPCA, Attn: Rescued on the Runway, 555 Sandy Bank Road, Media, PA 19063.

All proceeds of the event will go toward the Delaware County SPCA’s lifesaving programs, such as low-cost spay and neuter and other low-cost veterinary services, a pet food bank and humane investigations and education as well as to care for the homeless animals available for adoption at the Delco SPCA Adoption Center as they await their forever homes.

Additionally, a Rescued on the Runway Luncheon will be held at the Rose Tree Inn in Media on Saturday, March 31st, at noon. The event will include a 3-course sit-down meal, animals available for adoption, a silent auction, a 50/50 and entertainment. Tickets are available for $45 and can be purchased online at rescuedluncheon.eventbrite.com or by calling 610-566-1370 x231.

Party the night away at this year’s Red Ball at the Please Touch Museum thanks to AroundMainLine.com!

This giveaway is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated.

The 2012 Red Ball presented by ModSpace will take place Saturday, March 10^th at the Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park from 8 p.m. to midnight. The Red Ball is a “red-tie” gala featuring food tasting from 40 of Philadelphia’s premiere restaurants as well as dancing and luxury auction items. The event raises money for Red Cross House, a one-of-a-kind short-term housing facility in West Philadelphia.

The Red Ball attracts more than 1,100 guests from the Greater Philadelphia area’s business and social communities!

Sound like a great night?  Interested in attending?  It just may be your lucky day!

One very lucky AML fan will win two tickets to the 13^th annual Red Ball by commenting below between now and noon Tuesday, February 7^th, 2012.  The two tickets to the Ball are valued at $370.

How to Enter

Leave us a comment below by noon Tuesday, February 7^th, 2012. One winner will be drawn randomly after the close of the giveaway with the help of random.org!

GOOD LUCK AML FANS!

Please note this prize is non-transferable, meaning it cannot be used for any promotional, charity or marketing purposes by the winning party.

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Red hot and oh-so-super-sexy…shop Paoli’s VanCleve for your 2012 Red Ball gown and chic accessories while giving back to Philly’s Red Cross on Thursday, January 26th!

Paoli’s renowned VanCleve Collection rolls out the red carpet for an exclusive evening of formal gown and cocktail dress shopping and savings in honor of the much-anticipated Red Ball 2012 this Thursday, January 26th. Shop all day long ladies and receive 25% off all merchandise and join in raising vital funds to benefit the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter!

We hope to see you for another signature VanCleve shopping extravaganza bringing the Main Line’s best formalwear retailer and personal shopping services to women looking to “make an appearance” at the area’s renowned formal event.

RSVPs and walk-ins are welcome. For more information call 610.647.5055.

The 13th Annual Red Ball

The 2012 Red Ball will take place Saturday, March 10th at the Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park from 8 p.m. to midnight. The Red Ball is a “red-tie” gala featuring food tasting from 40 of Philadelphia’s premiere restaurants as well as dancing and luxury auction items. The event raises money for Red Cross House, a one-of-a-kind short-term housing facility in West Philadelphia.

The Red Ball, presented by ModSpace, attracts more than 1,100 guests from the Greater Philadelphia area’s business and social communities!

Click here to purchase tickets to the Red Ball.

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About the VanCleve Collection

Celebrating 25 years of style in their renowned location on Lancaster Avenue in Paoli, the VanCleve Collection caters to all women 17 to 70. Come in and meet with any of their experienced and friendly sales consultants to receive one-on-one personable service that will make your shopping experience fun and truly memorable. VanCleve will deliver and offers expert alterations, special orders, stunning accessories, jewelry and shoes. Their motto: “Yes, we can!”

Address: 68 East Lancaster Avenue, Paoli, PA 19301
Phone: 610.647-5055
Website: vanclevecollection.com
Hours: Mon: 10am to 5pm; Tues-Thurs 10am to 5pm; Fri & Sat 10am to 5pm

Ceramics for Social Change

On Monday, Jan. 16, students, parents, teachers, family and friends will gather on the campus of Malvern Prep to raise money to benefit the area’s homeless population. The 4th annual event is called Empty Bowls, and it combines Malvern’s love of clay with the school’s dedication to community service. On Martin Luther King Day, a designated national day of service, Malvern is seeking to build on the more than $27,500 raised in the first three years of Empty Bowls.

Empty Bowls begins at 7:00 p.m. in Dougherty Hall and is open to the general public. Tickets are $25 per adult and $15 per child ten and under, and are available at www.malvernprep.org.

Empty Bowls is a months-long labor of love at Malvern, and is part of the national Empty Bowls movement, a national organization that has been supporting thousands of these events worldwide since 1990. Members of the Malvern community have created well over 800 ceramic bowls, both in the classroom and during nine open studio days held from October through January. Those bowls will be used at the event to serve a simple meal of donated soup and bread.

Guests choose a bowl to use that day and to keep as a reminder that there are always empty bowls, and therefore hungry people, in the world. Additional bowls are also on sale at the event, along with silent auction pieces donated by students and area artists. All proceeds are donated to Bethesda Project, an organization that works to reaffirm the dignity of our homeless brothers and sisters in Philadelphia.

Empty Bowls is being chaired this year by Malvern Prep seniors Austin Velte of West Chester, Julian Venonsky of Malvern, and Ryan Wheeler of Havertown. “I’ve been involved with Empty Bowls for four years, and I believe it is a great event for the community,” said Velte. “It realizes the strength of Malvern’s art program and applies it for a good cause.”

“Empty Bowls is all about using your talents to help others,” said Wheeler. “We all have talents but it’s what we do with those talents that make us who we are. Empty Bowls instills this in all who are involved and, hopefully, in all who attend the event.”

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AroundMainLine.com is a very proud sponsor once again of this premier charity event. Look for members of the AML team dancing the night away at this year’s 13th annual Red Ball at the Please Touch Museum!

The American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania will host its 13th annual Red Ball presented by ModSpace on Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park.

Red Ball tickets are on sale at the early bird rate until December 31, 2011! Main event tickets are currently $135 and VIP tickets are $285.

ModSpace, a leading provider of temporary and permanent building solutions based in Berwyn, PA, is this year’s title sponsor for the second year.

Guests at this red-tie event will sample culinary delights prepared by Philadelphia’s top chefs, vote on which restaurant is best, dance the night away with entertainment provided by CTO Band, enjoy access to the museum’s exhibits, mingle with Philadelphia’s social and business leaders, test their luck in the raffle and learn more about the mission of the Red Cross and the everyday work of its volunteers.

VIP ticket holders will enjoy an all-access evening, beginning at 8 p.m. in the exclusive VIP Lounge sponsored by Exelon. Amenities include VIP express entry, private top-shelf open bar, cigar bar, separate coat check and a special VIP gift bag.

All proceeds from The Red Ball benefit Red Cross House – The Center for Disaster Recovery, a one-of-a-kind short-term housing facility in West Philadelphia where hundreds of local families every year begin their recovery from fires, floods, and other disasters.

For more information about The Red Ball or to purchase tickets, visit www.theredball.org or call 215-299-5491. Sponsorships, restaurants and auction items are also still being accepted. If interested, please email redball@redcross-philly.org.

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About the American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania

The American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The Red Cross is not a government agency. All Red Cross assistance is free of charge and made possible thanks to the generosity of people in our region who donate their time, money and blood. Financial contributions are always welcomed and needed and can be made by going to RedCrossPhilly.org.

Mistletoe & Magic is always a magical evening of wining, dining, bidding and buying!

Mistletoe & Magic, the Paoli Hospital Auxiliary’s premiere fundraising event, will be held on November 19, 2011 at the prestigious Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square.

Mistletoe & Magic is always a magical evening of wining, dining, bidding and buying. The evening will begin at 6:00 PM and include a silent auction and cocktails followed by a buffet dinner and dancing. Music will be provided by the John Breslin Trio.

Patricia B. Holloway will be honored as the 2011 Mistletoe & Magic honorary chairperson. Ms. Holloway is vice-chair of the Paoli Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees.

Proceeds from Mistletoe & Magic will continue to help fulfill the auxiliary’s multi-year million dollar pledge and be directed toward expanding the Obstetrics and Neonatal Intensive Care units.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.mistletoeandmagic.org.

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Wayne’s Deconstructed Living is one of the fantastic boutiques participating in the night of shopping at Belrose.

AroundMainLine.com and 333 Belrose Bar and Grill are joining forces with the best boutiques and vendors around the Main Line and western suburbs for an exciting inaugural event: Shop to Beat Breast Cancer!

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 21st as hundreds of ladies around the region will gather to honor local breast cancer survivors and shop for a wonderful cause.

PARTICIPATING SHOPS & VENDORS: Deconstructed Living, The Finer Things, Aubusson Home, Fiore, Willow House, Stella & Dot, Alexia’s Gift Box, Dia Doce, Chamaeleon Boutique, Gracelina, and Thirty-One.

It will be an event not to be missed! There will be cocktails, hors, valet parking, and live music.

15% of sales from our very generous participants will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the efforts of Belrose’s own Kelly Finch as she walks to honor the breast cancer survivors in her family in the upcoming ’3 Day for a Cure’ in Philadelphia!

Pink attire is highly recommended as we get set to ‘Paint the Patio Pink’ with inspiration and incredible fundraising-a night you will not soon forget. Join us men and women, 21 and over, on September 21st.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP TO THE EVENT ON FACEBOOK

333 Belrose Bar and Grill is located at 333 Belrose Lane in Radnor, PA

For inquiries about the event kindly contact Kelly Finch at 610-293-1000.

All artwork created by the fabulous Kristy Sevag from Sevag Creative Agency.

Cold Springs Farm, an 18th century English-style farmhouse, seamlessly unites old world charm and craftsmanship with contemporary living and innovation. Once a humble farm, neglected for many decades, this home embodies the expertise of the design team and the true vision of a master craftsman.

Old houses tell wonderful stories. And the historic houses of Tredyffrin Township have many tales to tell once again.

The Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust presents their upcoming 7th Annual Historic House Tour on Saturday, September 24, 12 Noon – 5 PM. It’s a wonderful Main Line tradition for those who appreciate and understand the significance of preserving the region’s historic resources. The Historic House Tour is becoming a very popular fall event as it enjoyed an 85 percent increase in ticket sales in 2010!

This year’s signature event for the Trust will feature eight unique historic properties, dating from the 18th century to the early 20th century. All proceeds from the annual historic house tour go toward Phase II of the Jones Log Barn reconstruction project.

Thanks to the help and charity of many, the stone foundation has been built and is ready to hold the log structure. The Jones Log Barn joins two National Historic Register buildings—Duportail House and the Federal Barn—and, when rebuilt, it will serve as a living history museum for the community. Further information on this reconstruction project is available on the Trust website, www.tredyffrinhistory.org

For those looking to make a day of the tour and dine out afterwards, Berwyn’s popular BYO, Alfredo’s, is offering an exciting treat of a complimentary appetizer to attendees. Wear/present your tour passes at Alfredo’s and your table will receive one generous appetizer showcasing their incredible authentic Italian cuisine.

Alfredo’s is located at 668 Lancaster Avenue in Berwyn. Visit alfredobyo.com to make reservations.

To purchase tour tickets, please visit www.tredyffrinhistory.org. Questions about the tour can be directed to Pattye Benson, President of the Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust: pattye@greatvalleyhouse.com or call 610.644.6759.

Anthropologie’s Cottage is hosting five special shopping events at the Devon Horse Show.
Photo courtesy of Courtney Apple Photography

Anthropologie’s Cottage returns to this week’s 115th celebration of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. One of the Main Line’s most popular boutiques, Anthropologie is hosting five special events starting tonight and wrapping up Thursday evening, June 2nd.

Anthropologie’s Five Days of Celebration at the Devon Horse Show

Thursday, May 26
Devon-Aire Social
Savor wine and cheese with Anthro’s personal shoppers
6 – 9 p.m.

Sunday, May 29
Doggie Appreciation
Fetch your pup for an afternoon with Main Line Animal Rescue
1 – 3 p.m.

Monday, May 30
Shop For A Cause
Come dressed in your Anthropologie best!
10% of day’s proceeds will benefit Thorncroft Therapeutic Horseback Riding Inc.
10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Tuesday, May 31
Children’s Day
Bring your little ones for face painting and fun
3 – 6 p.m.

Thursday, June 2
Devon Grand Prix
Enjoy light fare and live music by local guitarist Scott Wham
7 – 9 p.m.

The 115th Devon Horse Show and Country Fair runs May 26th through June 5th.

Tickets for DHS are available over the phone, 610-688-2554, or via www.devonhorseshow.org.

Gates will open daily at approximately 8:00 a.m. and close at approximately 10:00 p.m. The Country Fair area opens around 10:00 a.m. for the Midway and Shopping. The first Sunday, the gates will open at 11:00 a.m. and the Horse Show classes will start at 1:00 p.m.

General admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under and seniors 65 and over. Reserved grandstand tickets are available ranging from $12 to $50 depending on the performance.

Follow the Devon Horse Show on facebook for exciting updates and developing show details!
Photo courtesy of Courtney Apple Photography

The Main Line’s most beloved Spring tradition returns as the 115th Devon Horse Show and Country Fair runs May 26th through June 5th. The Horse Show, or as Main Liners refer to it ‘DHS,’ is the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed competition in the United States.

This year Devon welcomes Wells Fargo as its official presenting sponsor, and Wells Fargo will also serve as the title sponsor of the Grand Prix of Devon, held Thursday, June 2nd. The iconic Wells Fargo Stagecoach will perform in exhibition on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

Devon benefits Bryn Mawr Hospital, to which it has donated nearly $14 million in the past four decades.

The show opens with the traditional Junior Weekend, featuring equitation classes on Thursday, with ponies and junior hunter and jumper classes contested Friday and Saturday.

Devon Horse Show 2011 Special Events

• Thursday, May 26 – Family Day #1, Sponsored by Hartstrings. Children 12 and under will be admitted to the grounds at no charge. Free children’s raffle with drawings throughout the day! Specials at the fair and midway.
• Saturday, May 28th, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Children’s Day. Free General Admission for the first 700 children (12 and under) courtesy of The Cambridge School. Everyone from toddlers to teens can enjoy a variety of activities in the Pavilion. The cost is $4.00 per activity. Meet at the back of the Picnic Grove next to the Pavilion (across from the Garden Café).
• Sunday, May 29th, 1:00. Devon Doggie Parade – Free General Admission tickets to the first 300 children (12 and under) courtesy of Braxtons. Show off your pup in two categories; Pup/Human Companion Look Alike, and Devon Doggie Fashionista. Three prizes in each category. First place winners will be invited to parade in the Dixon Oval on Grand Prix evening!
• Tuesday, May 31st – Family Day #2. Specials at the fair and midway.

- Sodas: popcorn BOGO, smoothies $1 off, Sodas 2/$3
- Hamburgers: $1/Devon special
- Midway: $2 off wristband
- Tea Cart: $2 off Devon Special & Tea Sandwich sampler



Ladies Day at Devon is on Wednesday, June 1st with the beloved Devon Hat Contest emceed by Carson Kressley.
Photo courtesy of Brenda Carpenter Photography

• Tuesday, May 31st, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. (ongoing). Guided Back Barn Tours. Go “behind-the-scenes” and visit some of the most interesting areas of the Show. Look through a barn, or tour an equine ambulance, all the while learning about Devon and its history. Meet for this walking tour at the back of the Picnic Grove (across from the Garden Café). Free.
• Wednesday, June 1st, 10:00am -4:00 p.m. Ladies Day at Devon. Devon Hat Contest (10 -11:30 a.m.) sponsored by Cartier. The event begins with registration at the Pavilion at 10 a.m, followed by a stroll along the promenade route passing the judges.
• Sunday, June 5th – Last Day of Country Fair! All flowers and plants used to decorate the Show grounds will be sold at special discount rates in the Dixon Oval. The sale begins at 12:30 p.m. – don’t be late for the best selection.

For more information on any of the following special events please call 610-525-2533.

Tickets for DHS are available over the phone, 610-688-2554, or via www.devonhorseshow.org.

Gates will open daily at approximately 8:00 a.m. and close at approximately 10:00 p.m. The Country Fair area opens around 10:00 a.m. for the Midway and Shopping. The first Sunday, the gates will open at 11:00 a.m. and the Horse Show classes will start at 1:00 p.m.

General admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under and seniors 65 and over. Reserved grandstand tickets are available ranging from $12 to $50 depending on the performance.