* Savory and sweet culinary creations by Chef Bob Rowe, on our French and Asian fusion theme
* Delicious wine pairings, free-flowing bubbly, and a special libation to greet you at the door
* Performance art featuring CU Ballet company dancers
* The Auction -- Silent and Live-ly with something for every passion
Your Reply kindly by August 11.
Individuals at $75/person
| At Auction: | Donated by: | The Exciting Details: |
| NCIS Walk-on | CBS, Robert J. Todd | Make your Hollywood debut with a walk-on role in the CBS hit show NCIS. Go through hair, makeup, and costuming - spend the day on the set with NCIS stars - and appear as an extra in an episode. Star-making potential included, but travel is not. |
| Flight of Fancy | Capt. Stuart & Terri King | Your party of two (2) will join Captain Stuart and Terri King on a private plane ride to an unforgettable French dinner at the acclaimed Bistro Le Relais in Louisville. |
| Derby Days | Premiere Global Sports | Three (3) nights at the Hyatt Regency Lexington and transportation to the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs May 2-5, 2013. Includes horse farm and distillery tours, and lots of pampering by Premiere Global Sports staff at your service. |
| Logo a Go-Go | Surface51, Al Fleener | Get your small business or family "on brand" with a logo developed just for you by Surface51. Includes a consultation with the creative team, three pitched designs from which to choose, high resolution image files, and a letterhead or stationery design. |
| Dinner with Firefighters | Champaign Fire Department and Firefighters Local 1260 | Dinner for four (4) cooked by the firefighters at Station #1 in Champaign. Share a meal and conversation with local heroes, tour the station, and climb aboard a fire truck. |
| Vin Magnifique | Sun Singer, Mark & Jackie Yarbrough | An enviable case of hand-selected wines from Sun Singer's finest reserves. |
| Perform as Mother Ginger | CU Ballet | For a man or woman! Perform as Mother Ginger at a matinee performance of CU Ballet's The Nutcracker under the tutelage of John Dayger and Connie Hosier. Includes 4 tickets to the performance and backstage photos. |
| CU Ballet Quilt | CU Ballet | This handmade quilt is a patchwork history of CU Ballet's finest performances. It's one-of-a-kind, and even CU Ballet doesn't have some of these rare t's in its archive. |
| Bush Jazz Combo at Your Event | Bush Jazz Combo, Janet Roadcap | Mentored by Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center, this group of five jazz players from Champaign Central HS's Jazz Ensemble will play a 2-hour gig at your indoor or outdoor event. (expires May 2013) |
| Dinner with the Mayor | Mayor Don Gerard, with Stuart and Terri King | Catered dinner and wine pairings for your party of six (6) in addition to hosts Stuart and Terri King and Mayor Don Gerard of Champaign who will select the menu. Ask your questions and get to know our new mayor! |
| Mediterranean Dinner | Eda Derhemi & Jerry Morgan | Mediterranean Dinner for four (4) accompanied by chefs Eda and Jerry, with courses progressing from Greece to Italy to Albania to Morocco; complemented with wines and finished with an oak-aged raki. Must be scheduled between mid-September and mid-October 2012. |
| Ballroom Dance Lessons | Regent Ballroom | Choose from an eleven (11) week Ballroom or Salsa Dance course for one couple OR a private group lesson for up to ten (10) couples at Regent Ballroom. |
| Kamen Magnum | Corkscrew, Todd Fusco | A magnificent magnum of Kamen 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon - estate grown, produced, and bottled on Mount Veeder in Sonoma, Calif. |
| Legends Party | Legends, Tracey and Jennifer Herbert | Dinner or Lunch for up to eight (8) including food and soft beverages. Get your Legends on with two t-shirts and decks of playing cards. |
| National Ballet of Canada Signed Pointe Shoes and book | Kate Hosier | From the National Ballet of Canada: pointe shoes worn and signed by Kate Hosier and The Young Performer's Guide to Classical Ballet with an introduction by Karen Kain, photos, and a ballet poster. |
| Decorated Pointe Shoes | Erica Johnston | These one-of-a-kind pointe shoes have been hand painted by CU Ballet alumna Erica Johnston. |
| CTC Gift Certificate | Connie & Mike Hosier | Champaign Telephone Company gift certificate for $100 on cell phone accessories. |
| Amber Stone and Silver Necklace | Witchhazel Antiques, Charlie Lunsdon | Framed in silver, this amber necklace is draped on a 18" silver chain |
| Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Ring | Witchhazel Antiques, Charlie Lunsdon | 3.2 total karats in ruby, sapphire, and emerald with diamond centers on a 14K gold band - stunning! (Size 9 and resizable) |
| Silver Filigree Ring for Child | Witchhazel Antiques, Charlie Lunsdon | Lovely aquamarine ring set in silver filigree - perfect for a special little girl! (Size 5) |
| Turquoise in Silver Ring | Witchhazel Antiques, Charlie Lunsdon | Navajo turquoise ring set in silver (Size 6) |
| Citrine Ring in Silver | Witchhazel Antiques, Charlie Lunsdon | Citrine set in silver makes this ring a dazzling complement to a young girl's hand (Sixe 5) |
| Handmade Quilt | Pat Hosier | Handmade twin-sized quilt sewn in Civil War reproduction fabrics. |
| Knitting Lessons | Connie & Mike Hosier | Four 2-hour knitting lessons from Connie Hosier includes yarn, needles, a Beginning Knitting book, and all the expertise you need to create your first hand knit scarf. |
| Boltini Lounge | Boltini Lounge, Robb Tobias | Two (2) $25 gift cards. |
| Big Grove Tavern | Michael Johnson | Two (2) $25 gift certificates to Big Grove Tavern. Try the cheeseburger! |
| 301 Mongolia | Amit & Ritika Chopra | A $25 gift certificate to 301 Mongolia. |
| Dublin O'Neil's | Amit & Ritika Chopra | A $25 gift certificate to Dublin O'Neil's. |
| Farren's | Carolyn Farren | Two (2) $25 gift certificates to Farrens. |
| Jane Addams Book Shop | Susan & Don Elmore | $25 gift certificate, good through 1/1/2013 |
| Crown Broach | Cynthia Faullin | Lovely crown broach with multi-colored stones |
| Celtic Knot Pendant | Cynthia Faullin | Sterling silver Celtic knot pendant on an 18" chain |
| Mother-of-Pearl Box | Cynthia Faullin | Lovely mother-of-pearl, lacquered box for your jewels or trinkets. |
| Pilates Center Semi-Private Lesson for Two | Pilates Center, Janice Dulak | This gift certificate is for a semi-private lesson for two (2) people at the Pilates Center in Champaign. |
| At Ease Body Therapy | At Ease Body Therapy, Janice Rutherford | Enjoy this gift certificate for one hour of body therapy. |
| Body Work Associates | Body Work Associates and Dr. Elizabeth Small | Indulge in two (2) one-hour massages at Body Work Associates. |
| Body N' Sole | Body N' Sole | $25 gift certificate |
| Bagels for a Year | Panera Bread | Bagels for a year! Present your certificate each month for a free Bagel Pack: 13 bagels and 2 tubs of spread. (Valid for 12 months from activation) |
| Full Auto Detail | Triple T, Rob Bubb | Pamper your car with a full auto detail. |
| English Hedgerow Flowers | English Hedgerow, Helen Philpot | Use your $75 English Hedgerow gift certificate for magnificent flowers by December 31st. |
| Home Baked and Delivered to Your Door | Julie Steitz | Home baked and delivered to your home: 1 Apple Pie-September/October, 4 dozen Assorted cookies-January, 12 mini loaves Pumpkin Bread-March, 2 dozen Strawberry cupcakes-May |
| Garden Box | Apprentice Dancers of CU Ballet | Asian inspired garden box hand painted by apprentice dancers with a vairety of succulents complete with it's own pagoda. |
| Mosaic by Dancers | Company Dancers of CU Ballet | Framed mosaic art painted and sculpted by the hands of CU Ballet dancers to commemorate our chinoiserie theme. |
| Stoneware by Louis Ballard | Louis Ballard | A lovely cobalt blue 8" vase pottered by artist Louis Ballard |
| Costume Treasure Trunk | CU Ballet & the Hosiers | This treasure of costumes from the CU Ballet and Krannert Center archives fitting men, women, and children will set you up for years of Halloween, Renaissance fairs, and dress up. |
| Framers Market | Framers Market, Robert DeLong | Adorn your walls using gift certificates for $100 & $50 (totaling $150) in framing products and services. |
| Starcrest Cleaners | Starcrest Cleaners, Triple T, & La Bamba | $100 Gift Certificate to Starcrest Cleaners |
| Meijer | Meijer | $50 gift certificate |
| Health in Hand Massages | Health In Hand Massage Therapy, Pam & Scott Dorsey | Relieve your stress with FOUR (4) one-hour massages from Health In Hand Massage Therapy to help relax and rejuvenate tired muscles |
| Krannert Center Flex Tickets | Krannert Center for the Performing Arts | Two (2) tickets to a Flex Series (a total of 10 tickets for admission to five Marquee or resident performances) at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts for the theatrical, musical, and dance packed 2012-2013 season. |
| Joffrey Ballet Tickets | Joffrey Ballet | Two (2) tickets to a Joffrey Ballet's fall program, and a signed photo. |
| Cream and Flutter | Cream and Flutter, Amanda Wyatt and Trisha Bates | Two (2) gift certificates for one dozen cupcakes. |
| Krannert Art Museum | Krannert Art Museum | One (1) full -year dual/family membership in the Friends of Krannert Art Museum organization; good for family admission to the museum, discounts on merchandise, and invitations to special events. |
| Ebertfest | College of Media at ILLINOIS | Two passes to the incomparable Roger Ebert's Film Festival—the dates for the 2013 festival are April 19-21. These passes are for admission to all screenings. |
| Alexander Technique | Philip Johnston | This renowned technique will help you improve your physical and psychological well-being. The winning bidder will enjoy two lessons with Philip Johnston. |
| Drawings of Your Children | Hua Nian | Artist Hua Nian will create up to three (3) pen and ink drawings of your children (or subjects of your choice) from photographs that you provide; one drawing of three people together in a photo, or up to three drawings of single individuals. Hua will capture your loved ones beautifully in dance or sports, playing musical instruments, or posed. See samples here. |
| Vera Bradley Twins | Vera Bradley, Andy & Sonia Warfel | Two sets of Vera Bradley bags include cosmetic bag, handbag, duffel, and beach towel. Great for two young ladies, or a seasonal change for one stylish gal. |
