HughE Dillon One-Shot: What Brad Lidge Will Miss in Philly

At a signing today, the former Phil said he’s sad to leave this city’s fans and its restaurants.

Former Phils pitcher Brad Lidge appeared today at newish sports memorabilia shop Man Cave at Liberty Place for a signing before heading to spring training with the Washington Nationals. Here, he’s autographing a painting for fan Will Yip. Yip's friend Bobby Zeik just painted the Lidge portrait (showing him at his World Series closer moment) so that Yip could get it autographed today. He said the paint was still drying this morning. Lidge told reporters that he was leaving his heart in Philadelphia and that Philly fans were the greatest and that it will be bittersweet when he returns this...

HughE Dillon: Greg Osberg Crowned Mardi Gras King

Epilepsy Foundation Eastern Pennsylvania honors Philadelphia Media Network CEO.

For the fifth year, the Epilepsy Foundation Eastern Pennsylvania (EFEPA) hosted its Annual Mardi Gras Gala, complete with beads, masks and boas for guests. This year, the popular event was held at the Crystal Tea Room. The Gala honors a Philadelphia leader for his or her commitment to those living with epilepsy/seizure disorder. This year, Gregory J. Osberg (center), publisher and CEO of Philadelphia Media Network, was crowned King of the 5th Annual Mardi Gras Gala. Greg has a son Eric who has suffered from epilepsy since he was a child. Below, from left to right: Kevin Feeley (event vice-chair), Lisa Feeley, Osberg, and Barbara and George Pipia.

HughE Dillon One-Shot: Jersey Boy’s Solo Show

Jarrod Spector croons at the Loews Hotel.

Philadelphia native Jarrod Spector, who currently stars as Frankie Valli in the Tony- and Grammy Award-winning musical Jersey Boys on Broadway, made his Philadelphia concert debut last night at the Loews Hotel for the monthly concert series called "Live From Loews." Spector’s show, “Minor Fall, Major Lift,” is a biographical journey of his life in song, starting with the song that was number one on the day he was born, “Kiss on My List” (by Hall & Oates), and continuing up to landing the role in Jersey Boys on Broadway. The room was packed with family and friends, with his...

HughE Dillon One-Shot: Private Movie Screening at the Prince

Actors and producers turn out for a showing of The Goat.

Last night at the Prince Theater, a private screening for The Goat was held for investors, potential investors and friends of the production. These screenings are held to show the progress on the film, as well as to pique the interest of potential investors. The Goat was written and produced by William DeMeo and Paul Borghese. Borghese also directs the film, while DeMeo stars along with his fellow Sopranos alum Vincent Pastore, as well as Armand Assante, Ice-T and Cathy Moriarty. Local guy Dennis Shea, of Sheazam Productions, is among the producers. Shea told the audience that this is a...

HughE Dillon: Auto Show Black-Tie Tailgate

The annual car showcase kicks off at the Convention Center.

The Philadelphia Auto Show rolled into town over the weekend. This year when they said it was bigger and better, they meant it. After decades of being held on multiple floors in the older section of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the show was held in the brand-new addition. Keeping with tradition, the show kicked off with a Black-Tie Tailgate gala with more than 3,000 guests dressed in tuxes, gowns and cocktail dresses; they enjoyed food by Starr Catering and music by the Jellyroll Band. The Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Philadelphia Auto Show, and this year's event benefited the division of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Below: Kathy Laufer tried to convince her husband, Chris Laufer, chief marketing officer of Omni Hotel, that the 2012 Escalade Hybrid was much more practical for carting around their kids—especially in the summer with their surfboards—than their current BMW.

HughE Dillon: Academy Ball 2012

The Philadelphia Orchestra celebrates 155 years with Yo-Yo Ma, Mayor Nutter, Governor Corbett and more.

The Academy of Music celebrated 155 years with its annual concert and ball on Saturday night. It was a night filled with festivities all over Center City, and then at 8 p.m., nearly 1,500 people walked down Broad Street to enter the Academy of Music to attend a performance by cellist Yo-Yo Ma, jazz singer Diana Krall, and dancers from Philadanco and Society Hill Dance Studio. This was the first Academy anniversary concert for Yannick Nézet-Séguin, who is slated to become the Orchestra's music director next fall. Bucking a century-old tradition, party-goers had dinner before the concert at restaurants around town, and then headed over to the Academy, where they stayed the entire night; after the concert, the party was held in the building instead of at the Bellevue, as had also been the tradition for several generations.

HughE Dillon: DN Sexy Singles Party at Palomar

Q102’s DJ Maxwell, Jennifer Carroll and more celebrate their sexiness.

It looked like there wouldn't be any celebration of the 2011 Daily News Sexy Singles as the DN decided to forgo their usual party last year, but leave it to 2011 Sexy Single and Q102 DJ Maxwell to save the day. Last night at the Hotel Palomar in Center City, Q102 listeners, a few of the Daily News singles and friends were feted with an acoustic concert by popular singer Jojo (center). Maxwell (left) hosted the hotness as Q102’s Romeo (right) stopped by to enjoy the festivities.

HughE Dillon One-Shot: Jane Pauley at Drexel

The famous TV anchor celebrated 60 years of the Today show.

Last night at Drexel, the Kal and Lucille Rudman Institute for Entertainment Industry Studies hosted "Drexel Celebrates 60 years of Today” with long-time host Jane Pauley (center), producer Steve Friedman (right) and TV Guide's Stephen Battaglio (not pictured). The event marked Kal Rudman’s (left) reunion with the legendary TV anchor and Friedman. Rudman, publisher of the Friday Morning Quarterback trade magazine, was a regular contributor to Today during the 1980s as its “Man With the Golden Ears,” picking out songs that later would become nationwide hits. Afterward, the panel signed TV Guide business editor Stephen Battaglio’s new book, From Yesterday...

HughE Dillon: Flyers Wives Fashion Show

Spouses sashay down the runway in Nicole Miller to benefit Comcast Spectacor Charities.

Last night's first-ever Flyers Wives Fashion Show was a stylish evening of fun and excitement at the Hyatt at the Bellevue. Fourteen wives sashayed down the runway sporting Nicole Miller's new clothing line, Artelier, from her Spring 2012 collection. Guests enjoyed a signature drink, the Orange Crush, and dined on sliders, chicken wings, chicken and beef burritos. Dessert was Pamcakes and a candy bar. Below: Flyers wives who weren't even on the runway wore Nicole Miller. But Clancy Carle, Mandy Shelley, Kristen Laviolette, and Lisa Hanrahan told me they were ready for their catwalk debut.