The Scene Around Town, Across Town is a compilation of events in Chicago and beyond. Though we may have been unable/unavailable to personally attend, they are still worth talking about.
Event: Montblanc and DEPARTURES magazine Honor Mark Kaufman
Host/Co-Chairs: Montblanc + DEPARTURES magazine.
Date: Thursday, May 14
Where: Montblanc boutique on Michigan Ave(900 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago)
The Scoop: Mark Kaufman, CEO of Athletico Company was announced as the recipient of the ‘Great Characters’ Philanthropy Award for work with Big Brothers Big Sisters. The private event held at the boutique included Mark’s wife Mary Ann, close friends and Big Brothers & Big Sisters associates, as passed apps and wine flowed while guests browsed and shopped. Mr. Kaufman was presented with a limited edition gift from Mont Blanc.
Event: Beats by Dr. Dre x MCM Collaboration Celebration
Host/Co-Chairs: Beats By Dre x MCM.
Date: May 12
Where: Morgan SoHo, New York
Notable names in attendance & Fabolous, Hannah Bronfman, Jadakiss, Chelsea Leyland, Justine Skye, Kim Hastreiter(Paper Magazine), Phillip Bloch, Nigel Sylvester, Consequence, Ebro, Va$htie Kola, .
The scoop: Beats by Dr. Dre celebrated their latest Special Edition Collaboration with luxury brand MCM, themed around the modern day ‘Jet Set’ lifestyle. Va$htie DJed, PartyNextDoor performed. The Beats X MCM Collection which includes Studio Wireless headphones, Beats Pill Character bundle portable wireless speaker and Tour earbuds will be available beginning in Summer 2015.
Event: Dolce Italian Opening Party
Date: Thursday, May 14
Where: Morgan Manufacturing (401 N. Morgan Street Chicago)
The scoop: Private preview of hot new restaurant, Dolce Italian at the Godfrey Hotel. LDV Hospitality founder John Meadow was joined by Erica Strama(Shops of Northbridge marketing manager), NBC5’s Alicia Roman, Marley Kayden, chef Jamie Laurita, Beverley Sibblies.
photos: Courtesy; BFA NYC; Daniel Boczarski
