EyesOn Design Creates “Expressions” of Willie G. Davidson
The Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology is celebrating its 23rd year of raising money to support research for the visually impaired, through the efforts of EyesOn Design’s annual Vision Honored event. Each year notable designers and past recipients select an individual to receive the EyesOn Design prestigious Lifetime Design Achievement Award. This year EyesOn Design will present the award to iconic motorcycle designer Willie G. Davidson, Senior Vice President and Chief Styling Officer at Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
At 4 pm on Saturday June 20, 2009, motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to ride with Davidson from the ABC Harley-Davidson dealer in Waterford, Michigan to the GM Heritage Center in Sterling Heights, where they will enjoy a creative black-tie affair “unlike any other in metro Detroit.”
Surrounded by legendary examples of GM automotive design, guests will enjoy an evening filled with surprises. Willie G. Davidson and Harley aficionados will roll into the Heritage Center at 6 pm. cocktails and appetizers will be served outside, amongst the chrome and steel of the motorcycles and the sounds of American Rock ‘n Roll. At 7 pm, the dinner and presentation will celebrate Davidson’s design achievements.
The evening will continue at 9 pm as guests enjoy Club Night Vision, a party within a party, which will feature cocktails, desserts and a display of fashions, art, film and music inspired by the designs of Willie G. Davidson. Guests will dance the night away with Willie G. and friends enjoying the evening. Tickets for Club Night Vision only are priced at $75 per person. Tickets for the full evening of celebration are priced at $300 per person or $2,750 per table of 10 — visit the website.