TODAY in DAN GROSS’S column in the PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS:

Author Marisa Acocella Marchetto will be honored at The Wellness Community of Philadelphia’s Evening in the Park gala Friday. Her book “Cancer Vixen” was recently optioned by Cate Blanchett for a film. NBC 10’s Lori Wilson will introduce Marchetto. B101 owner Jerry Lee and wife, Ellen, will accept an award on behalf of B101.

Former Sixers coach Larry Brown and wife, Shelly, are expected, as is teen actress Sarah Steele, who played Adam Sandler’s daughter in “Spanglish” and who can be seen in theaters now in Nicole Hofcener’s film “Please Give.” The event, which also honors the Wellness Community participant Bernie Brody, takes place at the organization’s headquarters at the Suzanne Morgan Center at Ridgeland, in West Fairmount Park.

Tickets are $350 and benefit the programs and services provided to cancer patients and their families. Call 215-879-7733 for tickets, or visit twcp.org for info.

ME AGAIN:

See ya in Philly!

Love, Peace and Perfect 7-inch Pumps!

Marisa