The Philadelphia Ballet returned to David F. Hoffman’s beautiful property, Red Rose Farm in Villanova, for its fifth Spring Festival. A special VIP event on Thursday, May 30, 2024, featured a cocktail reception and special performances by the Philadelphia Ballet and the school of the Philadelphia Ballet. This was followed by dinner and dessert. All funds raised will support the Ballet’s work on stage and throughout the community.  The 2024 Spring Festival at Red Rose Farm was presented by Independence Blue Cross.

1. Philadelphia Ballet’s Chairman of the Board and host David F. Hoffman (second left) chatted with Carol Berlinger and Janet and John Fisher during the cocktail reception

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   2. Chrissy Richter and Caspar Nyboe arrived at the event

 3. Neal Krouse, Jeanne Ruddy, Judith Broudy and Karl Fong attended the event

4. Guests included Gail Middendorf, David Spina, Val Boyko and Sandy Middendorf 

5. Renowned American Pop Artist Perry Milou attended the Fifth Spring Festival at Red Rose Farm.  Perry who paused for a photo with DeeDee Heyward,  chatted about his reason for supporting  The Philadelphia Ballet. “ My mother was a professional ballerina at age 14  at The Pennsylvania Ballet Company in 1956. Her talent and grace are incredibly special and have certainly inspired my own creativity.” Giving back to this fabulous company will always be important to me ! 

6. Philadelphia Ballet’s David Chambers chatted with Jill and Christopher Bown

7. Will Shields, Madison Hackett, Eddie Burns and Dixie James looked forward to the Philadelphia Ballet’s performance at Red Rose Farm

8. Michael Lillys. pictured on the terrace with Sasha Soloviova, received the third annual Anthony Haller Volunteer of the Year Award during the event

9. Guests included Solomon and Maria IM, Justin Hess, Susan Shea and Charlie Hess

10. Eileen Rosenbau and Wendy Bentley paused for a photo withco-chair Mary MacElree 

11. Ellen Sorrin, David York and Lisa Bell chatted with Marty and Shelly Power. Shelly is the Philadelphia Ballet’s Executive Director

12. James Brennan and Shirley Rios arrived at the event

13. Jeanne Ruddy paused for a photo with Nick Stuccio, Anne White and Nancy Davis

14. Philadelphia Ballet’s Artistic Director Angel Corella shared a moment with Debbie and Kurt Hilzinger

15. Ashley Lewis, Mayfield Myers, Javier Rivet and Gabriela Lukasik gathered for a photo during the event