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Legendary Landmarks Gala

 

Landmarking the Living Treasures of Illinois

 

Just like our landmarked buildings, our Legendary Landmarks have been critical to the civic well-being of Illinois and stand as a testimony to the greatness of our cultural integrity. Click a thumbnail image for 2006-08 honoree information. Scroll down the page for links to Gala 2008 Highlights along with news articles and past gala photos.

 

 

 

Gerald
Arpino

2008 Honoree

 

Gerald Arpino co-founded the Joffrey Ballet with Robert Joffrey in 1956
and served as associate director 
[MORE]

   

Bernie Sahlins

2008 Honoree

 

Bernie Sahlins is a co-founder of Chicago’s famous Second City comedy troupe, for which he produced  [MORE]

   

Jane Nicholl Sahlins

2008 Honoree

 

Jane Nicholl Sahlins. International Theatre Festival of Chicago co-founder. was born  [MORE]

                     
                     
 

Victor Skrebneski

2008 Honoree

 

Victor Skrebneski is world famous for his fashion and advertising photography as well  [MORE]

    John H.
Bryan

2007 Honoree

 

John H. Bryan is the retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sara Lee  [MORE]

   

Richard
Gray

2007 Honoree

 

Richard Gray is founder of  Richard Gray Gallery in Chicago's
John Hancock Center 
[MORE]

                     
                     
 

Ramsey
Lewis

2007 Honoree

 

Ramsey Lewis Chicago’s newest recipient of the nation’s highest jazz honor – being named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts  [MORE]

   

Lois
Weisberg

2006 Honoree

 

Lois Weisberg, Commissioner of Cultural Affairs for the City of Chicago, is responsible for an array of cultural innovations   [MORE]

       

 

   

GALA PHOTOS AND NEWS

Gala 2008 Photos

Gala 2007 Photos

Gala 2006 Photos

Chicago Sun-Times Gala Coverage 2008

Chicago Tribune Gala Coverage 2007

Chicago Sun-Times Gala Coverage 2007

           

 
     

 

 

 

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