SILENT AUCTION CATALOG

PAMPER YOURSELF (OR THOSE YOU LOVE)

1. Oh How I Hate to Get Up In the Mornin'
Breakfast in Bed for Two Gift Basket

2. It's De-Lovely
Luxurious spa gift basket

3. Embraceable You
Pooch pampering package including $60 gift certificate for From Wagz 2 Whiskers groomer in Elmwood Park

4. C'est Magnifique
Dramatic handcrafted necklace and earrings

5. A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody: Ruby Room Experience
Private makeup or crystal party for six at Ruby Room, beautiful hand beaded necklace and earrings, and Shiraleah Montana fold clutch

6. Lady Be Good
Package including beautiful silver locket pendant, cold pressed soaps with natural sponge from The Fair Trader, and Shiraleah Montana tote handbag and matching fold clutch

VACATION

7. S'Wonderful: Park Hyatt and Nomi
Overnight stay at Park-Chicago Hyatt and brunch for 2 at Nomi

8. I've Got a Crush on You: Spa Vacation in Evanston
Overnight stay at Homestead Hotel with continental breakfast and Art + Science Spa

9. Steppin’ Out With my Baby
Overnight stay at Chicago’s Hotel Sax and gift certificate for Redhead Piano Bar

10. Puttin' on the Ritz
Overnight stay and breakfast for two at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago

11. Come Along With Me: Vacation on the Northside
Overnight stay at The Belden-Stratford Hotel, Love Person at Victory Gardens Theatre, and tickets to Timeline Theatre Company

12. Let's Misbehave
Overnight stay at Affinia Chicago and Shiraleah Amalie tote

13. Don't Fence Me In
Overnight stay at Hilltop Inn, Door County, Wisconsin

STAY-CATION

14. What Fun: Chicagoland Family Staycation
Includes 4 tickets to Disney's Aladdin at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, family pass for the Museum of Science & Industry, family admission to the Swedish American Museum Center, 4 guest passes for the Adler Planetarium, and a fun gift basket from Marbles: The Brain Store

15. Night and Day: Discover Andersonville and Edgewater
One month membership at Edgewater Athletic Club, which you'll need after trips to Ann Sather and the Swedish Bakery. Also includes one family admission for the Swedish American Museum Center.

16. Another Op'nin' Another Show: North Shore Theater Package
Tickets to Light Opera Works, Apple Tree Theatre, and Northlight Theatre

17. Let Yourself Go: Oak Park Package
Tickets to Circle Theatre and Heritage Chorale, Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio tour, and certificate to Winberie's Restaurant

18. They All Laughed: Comedy in Chicago!
Tickets to Zanie's Comedy Club, Comedysports," Tony n' Tina's Wedding, and Second City Etc.

19. Strike Up The Band: Grant Park Music Festival
Four season memberships for the Grant Park Music Festival

DATE NIGHT

20. I Got Rhythm: Marche and Luna Negra
Dinner at Marche and tickets to Luna Negra Dance Theatre

21. Clap Yo' Hands: Date Night Evanston
Tickets for Chicago Chamber Musicians and certificate to Lulu's Dim Sum & Then Sum

22. Let's Face the Music and Dance: Joffrey and Province
Tickets to Joffrey Ballet and certificate for Province restaurant

23. Begin the Beguine: River North and Catch 35
Tickets for River North Dance Chicago and certificate for Catch 35 Seafood & Premium Steaks

24. They Say It's Wonderful: Overwhelming Oceanique
Tickets to The Overwhelming at Next Theatre Company and chef's five-course dinner for two at Oceanique

25. Baby Let's Dance: Metro and Rockit Bar & Grill
Two tickets and VIP seating for Metro and gift certificates for Rockit Bar & Grill

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

26. I Love Paris: The French Pastry Experience
French Pastry Experience at the French Pastry School includes tour and two-hour demonstration by renowned chef

27. Hostess with the Mostes’: Learn to cook and bring your friends!
Private 2 hour cooking demonstration for up to fifteen (15) people with Paddy Meehan at Bloomingdale’s

28. Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better: Fight Stage Fright!
The Sound Center offers a consultation in voice, presentation, accent, articulation, or fluency where executives, professionals, and performers can unlock their vocal power by improving projection, speech articulation, and fluency; plus one free 8-week class at Old Town School of Folk Music.

29. Nice Work if You Can Get It: Improve Your Life
Two passes for the East Bank Club plus lunch or dinner, a personal organization consultation from Clarity, an executive coaching session at Enerpace, and a Shiraleah Zoe tote bag

30. Wunderbar: The Classical Radio Experience
Private WFMT studio tour for two and the opportunity to sit in the control booth with the program host of your choice, plus a WFMT tote bag and collection of WFMT CDs

31. You're the Top: For the Foodie
Chicago flag chef’s apron signed by Chicago's superstar chefs, VIP treatment for four at L20 Restaurant, VIP treatment for four at Tru, and The Eiffel Tower Restaurant Cookbook signed by chef/author Jean Joho

ENTERTAINMENT

32. There's No Business Like Show Business: It's All About Movies
Gift basket packed with movies including the complete film collection of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers along with many others. You'll also receive two gift certificates to the Music Box Theatre.

33. I Concentrate on You: Family Night
Gift basket with all of your family's favorite board games and movies.

34. Let's Step Out: Music and Architecture
Tickets to Music of the Baroque and Loop Walking Tour Passes from the Chicago Architecture Foundation

35. Brush Up Your Shakespeare: Court Theatre
Tickets to Court Theatre

SPORTS

36. Rhapsody in Blue: Chicago Cubs Tickets
Four tickets to Cubs vs. Astros at Wrigley Field, September 1, 2009

37. Too Darn Hot: Chicago Blackhawks
Four tickets to the Chicago Blackhawks and a signed puck and photo of Jonathan Toews

38. Blue Skies: Chicago Cubs Rooftop Tickets
Two tickets to Chicago Cubs Rooftop next Monday, May 25, at 3643 N. Sheffield

39. Who Wants to be a Millionaire?: A Day at the Races
Six clubhouse seats at Arlington Park Racetrack in Arlington Heights

FOR MUSIC LOVERS ONLY

40. Of Thee I Sing: Chicago Choral Legends: Past Tribute Honorees
Signed CDs from Chicago choral legends Anne Heider, Richard Proulx, and Duain Wolfe, our previous tribute honorees, paired with a set of Shure SCL3 sound isolating earphones

41. In the Still of the Night: A Night at Ravinia
Two passes to Ravinia and a lovely picnic basket to pack your lawn meal for the evening.

42. What a Swell Party This Is: Elegant/Swellegant recording
Exclusive live CD recording of tonight's "Elegant/Swellegant" performance and a pair of Shure SCL3 sound isolating earphones

43. Blow, Gabriel, Blow: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Two tickets to any Chicago Symphony Orchestra performance, 3 signed CDs from the CSO, and a pair of Shure SCL3 sound isolating earphones.

44. Top Hat, White Tie and Tails: Opera Lover's Package
Lyric Opera backstage tour, tickets for Chicago Opera Theatre's 3 Decembers, and dining at Opera Restaurant

GIFTS AND SPECIALTY ITEMS

45. We Open in Venice: Italian basket and wine tasting
Overflowing gift basket with all you need for an Italian night in and wine tasting for 10 at Tasting de Vine Cellars in Naperville

46. You Do Something To Me: Beers from Around the World Basket
A wide variety of beers from around the world and snacks picked for their perfect pairings

47. Summertime: Garden Party Basket
All you need for a summertime garden party for four, plus a family membership to the Chicago Botanic Gardens and a gift certificate for Gethsemane Garden Center

48. You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To
Silver banana leaf serving platter and gingko leaf bowls from Shiraleah Home and Accessories

49. A Weekend Affair: Winery Tour
Tasting and tour of Lynfred Winery in Roselle for a group of up to 10 adults