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INVITED PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BLANCHARD (AKRIS); PAUL MAROTTA/GETTY IMAGES FOR ALLIED INTEGRATED MARKETING (THE FINEST HOURS) AKRIS BOUTIQUE OPENING Swiss haute couture house Akris hosted an exclusive reception to celebrate its new Boston boutique location at 29 Newbury Street. Peter Herink, Akris's CEO for the Americas, and Boston Common Editor-in- Chief Lisa Pierpont cohosted the evening. Guests enjoyed light bites and Champagne while shopping the Spring collection. THE FINEST HOURS SCREENING A special screening was held in Boston for the made-in- Massachusetts movie The Finest Hours. Director Craig Gillespie, actors Chris Pine and Casey Affleck, author Casey Sherman, and members of the US Coast Guard were all in attendance at the A-list event. Marcie Haley and Peter Herink Daniela Corte, Alisa Kapinos Goldberg, Abby Cushman, and Jessica Diaz Doris Yaffe, Joni Shore, Tom Aaron, and Ali Ehlich Paul Varadian and Nancy Richard Nunzio Bellofatto and Melinda LaPlaca Francesca Rosella, Trang Spratt, and Carmen Rodriguez Melvin Gouthro and Dorothy Aufiero Casey Affleck, Chris Pine, and Craig Gillespie Derek Suba and Frank Staph Casey Sherman 38 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM