Past Events
The Women’s Committee of Penn Museum plans events to celebrate new exhibit openings and to honor new discoveries, which attract new audiences and raise funds to support the Museum’s educational and outreach programs. The following are some of our Past Events.
2011
Jewelry: Worn to Adorn
We were delighted to open our 2011 - 2012 Lecture | Luncheon Series with Jewelry: Worn to Adorn on November 2, 2011. The Museum’s own Jane Hickman, PhD., editor of Expedition Magazine, presented a lecture about the changing cultural perceptions of beauty and how those have evolved through time, demonstrating how adornment using jewelry has been with us from ancient time to the present. Dr. Hickman incorporated some of the rarely seen and spectacular items from the Penn Museum's Collections to illustrate how jewelry had been employed for societal importance and personal expression. The lecture was followed by a wonderful luncheon complimented with fun filled activities including Jewelry Shopping, Appraisals and a Raffle Auction. For those of you who have missed the Luncheon, please enjoy the video Jewelry Worn to Adorn.
Thank you to all who joined us and helped support the Penn Musuem by participating in this very special event. If you were unable to attend we invite you to attend our other upcoming Lecture Luncheons.
Secrets of the Silk Road ~ Celebratory Opening
The fun filled evening included a Raffle-Auction for 10 prizes was held during cocktails. George H. McNeely, IV of Christie’s led a Live Auction of 11 items later in the evening. This was the first time that the Women’s Committee had offered the opportunity to bid on live auction items through their website. The Raffle-Auction items were donated by 26 businesses. Thirty-four donors contributed items for the Live Auction. Each special event contributed to the financially successful evening, which benefited the Penn Museum.
Guests included a significant number who had not attended Women’s Committee events in the past. A Chinese dragon from the Kung Fu Academy of Philadelphia led guests into the Rotunda for an extensive Chinese buffet dinner by Wolfgang Puck. The Philadelphia Chinese Association Choral Group of Radnor entertained during the meal.
The Women's Committee thanks our corporate sponsors who supported the event through advertisements in the program book.
| SPONSORS | |||
| Allan Domb Real Estate | Cathedral Village | St. Clair CPA Solutions | |
| Beaumont at Bryn Mawr | Morgan Stanley Smith Barney | Tiffany and Company | |
| Bendiner Foundation | Mt. Lucas Management Corp. | Waverly Heights | |
| Boenning & Scattergood | Ocean City Vacation Guide.com | Wilkie Lexus | |
| Brown Brothers Harriman and Co. | The Quadrangle | William P. Geraghty | |
| CBIZ MHM, LLC | Sloane Automotive Group |
2010
Power Packing with Jane Carton, Fashion Cognoscente
On Wednesday, November 17, 2010, the Women’s Committee of the Penn Museum hosted a fashion show and luncheon at the Merion Cricket Club. Over 170 attended the event, which included Jane Carton’s presentation. Ms. Carton unpacked her Vuitton satchel filled with the season’s latest fashions. Models walked the runway showing the looks Jane had chosen and the accessories which provide fashion mileage for any travel schedule. A variety of boutiques from the Main Line offered guests varied opportunities for gift shopping. A raffle auction offered ten nifty gifts.
This event was sponsored by the Women’s Committee to benefit Penn Museum.
Lunch with Lisa Scottoline ~ New York Times Best Selling Author
On April 20, 2010 the Women's Committee hosted a luncheon featuring Lisa Scottoline, the New York Times Best Selling Author and Philadelphia Inquirer "CHICK WIT" column writer. The day was spectacular as was the setting at the Philadelphia Country Club. The luncheon included a presentation and book signing by Lisa Scottoline along with a chinese auction, fashion show and boutique shopping.
This event was sponsored by the Women's Committee to benefit Penn Museum.
2009
The Golden Age of Archaeology ~ Gala Opening Celebration
2004-2008
TREASURES Show & Sale
Treasures Show & Sale was presented by The Women’s Committee for four years––from 2004 through 2008––to benefit the Museum’s educational and outreach programs.
The show offered show-goers the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind 18th-21st century pieces from around the world—antique and unique “discoveries” to enjoy for generations. Vetted antiques and artworks reflected the traditions of the countries in which the Penn Museum has conducted research for more than 100 years.
“This is the place to ‘shop the world,’ have a wonderful experience, and benefit the Penn Museum,” said founding chair of Treasures, Susan W. Catherwood.
Treasures was recognized by the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation and Philadelphia Hospitality as one of Philadelphia’s top annual events.
2010
Real or Fake
Other Events
2006 – Real or Fake
2004 – Lure of Uhr
2004 – Artifacts in Bloom
2003 – Dig for Treasures
2003 – Real or Fake
2003 – Return to Rome
2002 – Wing Ding in the Garden
2001 – Dig for Treasures