Masterpiece Advertising held “La Dolce Festa Holiday Benefit,” its 12th Annual HOPE Foundation holiday benefit, at Girasole Ristorante in Atlantic City on December 19, 2025. One of the highlights of Atlantic City’s holiday season, “La Dolce Festa” drew business leaders and community partners for an evening of exquisite cuisine, live music, and dancing. Funds raised…

PHYLLIS’ SPIRITUAL ROMAN HOLIDAY A trip to Rome is never complete without savoring its culinary treasures, and on this visit I dined deeply. Yet what filled me most was not food alone, but music that stirred the soul and grace that seemed to meet me at every turn. This journey was centered on prayer, on…

It’s always been a dream of mine to connect with my family’s roots in Italy. This summer, I was blessed with the opportunity to make this dream come true during an unforgettable trip with my sister, Joy Lacca Gottih, and her daughter, Gianna. From spending days on “Capri Time” and seeing my grandparents’ homeland in…

It’s always been a dream of mine to connect with my family’s roots in Italy. This summer, I was blessed with the opportunity to make this dream come true during an unforgettable trip with my sister, Joy Lacca Gottih, and her daughter, Gianna. From spending days on “Capri Time” and seeing my grandparents’ homeland in…

Masterpiece Advertising held “A Rockin’ Royal Holiday Celebration,” its 11th Annual HOPE Foundation holiday benefit, at The Balcony inside Hard Rock Atlantic City on December 13, 2024. The crown jewel of the holiday party season, key influencers, business leaders, community members and special guests from throughout South Jersey and Philadelphia came together for a festive…

Celebrating its 30th year in business, Masterpiece Advertising held its festive “Jingle Bell Rock” 10th Anniversary HOPE Foundation Holiday Benefit at Daer Nightclub inside Hard Rock Atlantic City on December 15, 2023. The event marked Masterpiece’s first holiday benefit since the pandemic, drawing key influencers, business leaders, and community members. The evening featured exquisite cuisine,…

GLIMPSES FROM EGYPT My godson, David Morris, has always been fascinated by all things Egypt. Since he was a child, he has wanted to visit this magical country, home to one of the earliest civilizations on earth! David’s wishes came true when I received an email from Christine Lewis, of Spoken Word Yoga, about an…