Friday, June 6, 2008
Cocktails, Dinner, & Dancing—Live and Silent Auction
Black Tie

The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster IN 46321
Co-Chairs: Joyce Davis, Karen Maravilla, Colleen Reilly

Proceeds from the Beaux Arts Ball help support and grow the South Shore Arts everykid program, which provides art opportunities to over 16,000 children and youth every year!


Diamond Sponsor Hosting a table of ten $10,000 – Preferred Seating
Platinum Sponsor Hosting a table of ten $5,000 – Preferred Seating
Gold Sponsor Hosting a table of ten $2,500 – Preferred Seating
Silver Sponsor Hosting a table of ten $1,500
Patron couple $500
Individual per person $150


CONTACT:
Tricia Hernandez
Director of Marketing and Development
South Shore Arts
219 / 836.1839, ext. 107



AUCTION ITEMS:


Live Auction Items





Horseshoe Legend Private Yacht Cruise.  Take a private cruise with 20 of your friends on the 65 foot Horseshoe Legend Yacht.  One hour cruise includes food and beverage and an architectural guide.  Dock at the Horseshoe Casino for 2 hours of fun and gaming.
Donated by Horseshoe Casino Hammond



Kohler & Campbell Baby Grand Player Piano.  This piano will bring beautiful music into your home whether you play or not!  The piano will be featured during our cocktail hour.  Watch for it in the Gallery.
Donated by Kim Jones

A Trip for Two!  Travel to Mexico and enjoy 4 days and three nights in the luxurious master suite at the Hotel El meson del Dalladolid, in Yucatan Mexico.  Airfare on American Airlines is included.





Fly with the Lima Lima T-34 WWII Flight Team! Here’s your chance to fly with the Lima Lima Flight Team demonstration, Saturday or Sunday morning, July 12 or 13, 2008, prior to this summer’s Gary South Shore Air Show. You'll be wowed with formation aerobatics and configurations. Package includes VIP passes to the Hangar Party on Friday night, VIP Air Show viewing, and parking during the show. Winning bidder must be 18 years old. Ride may be cancelled due to inclement weather and or different aircraft used if scheduling conflict occurs.
Donated by The Lake County Convention and Visitors Bureau





One week autumn stay between Labor Day and Thanksgiving in a 2-bedroom lakefront condo in South Haven, Michigan, including
private beach and swimming pool. While there, you and your guests will enjoy a 7-course gourmet dinner with wine pairings for up to 8 people prepared by Miller Bakery Café chef Gary Sanders and Bistro 157 chef Nicole Bissonnette.
Donated by Morton & Anita Efron & Miller Bakery Café
Value:  $3,000


Super Silent . . . Look for this special table of amazing auction items!



Dinner for 8 in Gamba’s Private Wine Room
Donated by Benito Gamba
Value:  $1,500

8 Penthouse Suite Tickets and 2 parking passes for Chicago Bulls Game with food & beverage
Donated by The TIMES

4 Days and 3 nights at the Temptation Resorts all adult, all inclusive getaway and Spa in Cancun, Mexico

2 Bears tickets of your choice and a custom autographed Greg Olsen Jersey
Donated by Chandi & Paul Levin



One-of-a-Kind custom-made art glass lamp
Donated by Sourlis Glass Studio
Value:  $1,000


Art



Isaac Tarkay, “Seated Woman” serigraph
Donated by Connie Skozen
Value: $450



Flying Mercury bronze cast sculpture
Donated by NiSource
Value:  $1,500



David Hugg, “M. Poulet” framed pastel
Donated by Lake Street Gallery
Value: $650



J. J. Audubon, Wolverine engraving
Donated by NiSource
Value:  $4,250



Dennis Davis, Abstract Acrylic painting
Donated by the artist and Lake Street Gallery
Value: $750



Jerry Strub, “White Out” acrylic
Donated by the artist
Value:  $700



Paul W, Roberts, “Exquisite,” framed vintage photograph
Donated by Lake Street Gallery
Value: $250



Tim Fuller, Dunes Photograph
Donated by Lake Street Gallery
Value: $250



Bob Horsch, classic photograph of spiral staircase in Chicago’s Rookery Building
Donated by Diane Mavrelis
Value: $170



Wiley Dummich, “Dream Weaver” acrylic painting
Donated by the artist
Value: $275



Michael Noland, “The True Flame,” gouache painting
Donated by the artist
Value: $1,200



Leona Jurincie, “Framed Iris” pastel
Donated by the artist
Value: $475



Karen Eisermann, “Stormy Seas”
Donated by the artist
Value: $500



Janet Bloch, “On the Other Side of Town” mixed media painting
Donated by the artist
Value: $600



Untitled Photograph attributed to “Bodie”
Donated by Lake Street Gallery
Value:  $300



Ray Hartl, framed photograph
Donated by Lake Street Gallery
Value:  $450



Mitch Markovitz, “Steel for the World” signed South Shore Poster
Donated by ArcelorMittal
Value: $100



Woodmar Clubhouse Framed Photo by Pete Doherty
Donated by the Artist
Value: $240



Custom Warhol Style Pop Print
Donated by Keyword Design
Value:  $200

Set of 4 Classic South Shore Posters
Donated by South Shore Arts Gift Shop
Value:  $200



“Winning” South Shore Poster autographed by Bryce and Homer Drew
Donated by Valparaiso Department of Athletics
Value:  $175



"The Marquette Plan,”  South Shore Poster signed by Fred Semmler and Congressman Peter Visclosky
Donated by Peoples Bank
Value:  $175



Madura’s Danceland South Shore Poster
Donated by Marcia Madura-Kozlowski
Value: $175


Jewelry



Sorelli Fixation Bracelet
Donated by Heart to Heart Gift Gallery
Value:  $175



Sterling Silver Cha-Cha bracelet
Donated by Silpada Designs
Value:  $220



2-Strand Silver Necklace & Earrings with Fresh Water Pearls
Donated by Pink's Handmade Jewelry/Maria Guanzon
Value:  $225



1/3 carat Diamond Earrings
Donated by L & M Jewelers Co.
Value:  $500



Handmade Swarovski Crystal Choker & Earrings
Donated by Kim McKinley
Value:  $120


Fun Stuff!



Autographed Smokey Robinson CD
Donated by Smokey Robinson



Red Tibetan Lamb Boa, purse and black cashmere-lined gloves
Donated by Kluger Furs
Value: $280



2 Lighted Palm Trees
Donated by David Schneider
Value:  $200



BMW Kids Speed Racer
Donated by Levin BMW

RoadMaster Mountain Bike
Donated by Pepsi Americas
Value:  $250



A Leg Lamp, just like the one in Jean Shepherd's "A Christmas Story"
Donated by Susan Anderson

Be a VIP Lunch Guest for John Cain’s Annual Holiday Reading!
Donated by South Shore Arts



Nikon Coolpix camera with case & Tripod
Donated by Michael and Linda Spiccia
Value:  $150



Hand painted wines glasses
Donated by Patti Lau
Value:  $60

“Your Story” written by South Shore Arts Executive Director John Cain & published in Shore Magazine
Donated by Shore Magazine
Value:  $1,000

DeLoach Cabernet Sauvignon Wine
Donated by Scarborough Faire Café
Value:  $50

Live Floral Arrangement
Donated by Jefferson Street Flowers
Value:  $75

Personal Correspondence Set
Donated by Golden Studio
Value:  $150

Limousine Service Gift Certificate
Donated by Southlake Limousine
Value:  $100

"Top Chef" Cookbook, apron and olive oil plate set
Donated by Bravo


Objects of Desire



Eickholt Art Glass Vase
Donated by Cal & Cathy Bellamy
Value: $145

Framed Beveled Glass Mirror
Donated by Lake Street Gallery
Value:  $300



Waterford Hurricane Candle
Value:  $195



“One-of-a-Kind 36” bench
Donated by Ho-men-cla-ture
Value:  $130



Neiman Marcus Silver Stock Predictor
Donated by Cal & Cathy Bellamy
Value:  $45

Gazing Ball with roman style pedestal
Donated by Diane Mavrelis
Value:  $115



Pampering and Beauty
Day of Relaxation including, massage, facial, pedicure & lavender gift basket
Donated by Imagine Salon & Day Spa
Value:  $300

Skincare consultation and $250 of products or services
Donated by Gus Galante, M.D.
Value:  $300

Reverie Spa Retreat gift basket and spa certificate
Donated by Reverie Spa Retreat
Value: $300



Arbonne Sea Source Spa Set
Donated by Arbonne International
Value:  $400

Haircut & Color
Donated by Salon Buzz
Value: $190

Teeth Whitening
Donated by Neal Richter DDS
Value:  $480

Hot Stone Massage with Back Huggar
Donated by Trimboli Chiropractic
Value:  $175



Two Oral-B Triumphs with Smart guide
Donated by Crest/Oral B
Value:  $300

Men’s haircut and gift set
Donated by Active Art Salon & Gallery
Value:  $90

Mini Spa Day & Boutique Shopping
Donated by Color Room Salon & Day Spa
Value:  $230

Full Day Spa Package
Donated by Vanis Salon & Day Spa
Value:  $365

Haircut & Blow Dry
Donated by Dynamite Music & Hair
Value:  $60

$100 gift Certificate
Donated by Spa Pointe & Hair Salon


We Love to Eat Out!

Gift Certificates will be offered for the following:
Four Star Blackbird Restaurant in Chicago
Rhapsody in Chicago
Sand Creek dining membership fee
Keith’s Bar & Grill in Whiting
Bistro 157 in Valparaiso
Blue Room Café in Hammond
Freddy’s Steakhouse in Hammond
The Dish in Valparaiso
Bon Femme in Valparaiso
Taco Real in Hammond


Getaways

Overnight Stay at the Ritz Carlton, Water Tower, Chicago
Donated by Rick and Jen Johns
Value: $600

Overnight & Breakfast at the Courtyard by Marriott, Mag Mile, Chicago
Donated by Courtyard by Marriott, Chicago Mag Mile
Value:  $250

Chicago Weekend, 2 nights in 2 bedroom condo overlooking the Chicago River.
Architectural tours too!
Donated by Bruce & Jenny Yalowitz
Value:  $700

New Buffalo Weekend Homes
Donated by Shari LeMonnier & Kim Jones

Overnight and breakfast at the Star Cafe
Donated by Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza
Value:  $225

Whirlpool Room Overnight
Donated by Amerihost Inn
Value:  $125


Music & Theater

Brunch and tickets for 8 to see Theater at the Center’s “Phantom of the Opera” Sunday, August 10, 2008
Donated by Linda & Myron Nidetz
Value:  $500

2 tickets to Chicago Symphony Orchestra featuring cellist Yo-Yo-Ma, August 20, 2008
Donated by Chicago Condo Connection
Value:  $120

Two subscriptions to Chicago Street Theatre’s 2008/2009 Mainstage Season
Donated by Chicago Street Theatre
Value:  $192

NISO 2008-2009 Gold Series Subscription for two
Donated by the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra

"Jersey Boys!" – 4 Seats and Dinner
Donated by Claudia Rueth

Towle Community Theater gift certificate for “The Fix," “Red Dirt,” and “A Fabulous 50s Christmas”
Donated by the Towle Theater
Value:  $120

Theatre at the Center, two 2009 Mainstage Season Tickets
Donated by Theatre at the Center
Value:  $300


We’ve Got Sports!

Tickets!
Cubs
White sox
Bulls
Bears
Notre Dame
I.U. Basketball
Railcats Suite with 20 tickets and parking

Golf Foursomes!
The Course at Aberdeen
Sand Creek Country Club
Briar Ridge Country Club
Lost Marsh
Idlewild Country Club
Olympia Fields Country Club
Youche Country Club
White Hawk Country Club
Lost Dunes Golf Club, Bridgeman, Michigan
1 Hour Golf Lesson for Two at Ravisloe Country Club