Philadelphia Orchestra Opening Night Features Donors At Gala

IN PHOTO from left, Dr. David Paskin, Constance Smukler, Linda Paskin, and Marguerite Lenfest, all Principal Benefactors of Opening Night, were delighted with the support generated by The Philadelphia Orchestra. All of them were on the list of Principal Benefactors. Photo by Bonnie Squires

ANNETTE FRIEDLAND, Jerry Blavatt Lynn Manko. Photo by Bonnie Squires

THE HARMELINS with Larry and Priscilla Holmes. Photo by Bonnie Squires

MORT & RHEA Mandell with David Devan. Photo by Bonnie Squires

SHARON PINKENSON, Joe Weiss and Caroline Kimmel. Photo by Bonnie Squires

SIDNEY & CAROLINE Kimmel. Photo by Bonnie Squires

FROM LEFT, Jerry Blavat, Sidney Kimmel and Dr. Stephen Klasko, CEO of Thomas Jefferson University & Health System, at Phila. Orchestra Opening Gala. Caroline & Sidney Kimmel sponsored the cocktail reception in Perelman Theater before concert at Kimmel Center. Photo by Bonnie Squires

JOE MANKO, ESQ. and Diana Regan co-chaired the Gala Committee Opening Night. Diana & John Regan were among Principal Benefactors of Opening Night. Law firm of Manko Gold Katcher & Fox, LLP, was also listed. Photo by Bonnie Squires

FROM LEFT, former Commissioner Ken Davis and his wife Nancy mingled with former Commissioner Felice Wiener and her husband Tom. Both couples were patrons of Opening Night Gala, setting aside politics for a night of culture. Photo by Bonnie Squires

PHILANTHROPIST Lynne Honickman congratulated David Haas, who, with his two brothers Fred and Leonard, received Phila. Orchestra Award for “transformative gift” of their Wyncote Foundation. Richard Worley, chairman of Board of Directors of Phila. Orchestra Association, presented award to Haas family members during concert in Verizon Hall. Honickmans were Principal Benefactors of Opening Night. Photo by Bonnie Squires