The Scene Around Town, Across Town is a compilation of events in Chicago and beyond, that though we were unable to personally attend, they are still worth talking about.
Event: Landmarks Illinois Legendary Landmarks Celebration Honoring Rocky Wirtz, Tim Samuelson and Bulley & Andrews.
Host/Co-Chairs: Joseph Antunovich AIA, Richard H. Driehaus, Leslie Hindman and Lois Weisberg. Host committee chair was Sandra Rand. Celebration committee members included Madeline Gelis, Shelley Gorson, Krista Gnatt, Frieda Ireland,Karen Prieur, Janet Rotner and Martin V. Sinclair, Jr.
Date: Thursday, March 19
Where:Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
The scoop: Landmarks Illinois, the state’s leading advocate for the preservation of historic sites and buildings, with 765 guests in attendance, marked its tenth annual “Legendary Landmarks Celebration” honoring Historian Tim Samuelson, Business Leader Rocky Wirtz and Construction Firm Bulley & Andrews. A new high record of $1 million was raised by the end of the night with the help of a live auction, paddle raise and final gift match from Richard Driehaus.
Event: Tommy Hilfiger Celebrates newly-opened Tommy Hilfiger store on the boulevard des Capucines
Host/Co-Chairs: Tommy & Dee Hilfiger, Behati Prinsloo
Date: March 31
Where: Boulevard des Capucines, Paris, France
The scoop: The newly-opened store on the boulevard des Capucines celebration was attended by Tommy and Dee Hilfiger, Olivia Palermo and Johannes Huebl, Rita Ora, Emanuelle Alt. Guests at the cocktail event were invited to browse the latest Tommy Hilfiger Spring/Summer 2015 collections and snap keepsake images at a unique photo booth. Performance by The Misshapes. Following the cocktail event, a VIP dinner was held at the newly-opened Les Bains restaurant. Tommy Hilfiger, on the new store said, “Paris is incredibly inspiring and the city continues to play an important role for our brand in the French market.”
Photo Credit: Diane Alexander White; Oscar Izquierdo; Stéphane Feugère
