Exciting Silent & Live Auctions
Here are the exciting auction items from the 2009 Ball...
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| Top Chef The hottest item in this year's auction is a gourmet dinner-for-eight at the private residence of Jeff & Lisa Lee. The uniqueness of this perennial favorite event is that Bishop Lee will be your gourment chef for the evening. This is a night not to be missed. |
| Take Me Out to the Ballgame! This could be the year. Enjoy a day at Wrigley Field in a skybox for 15 people during the 2010 baseball season. Cheer on the Cubs from your own luxury skybox. This fabulous package includes 15 game tickets, parking passes, food and beverages, and maybe even a Cubs’ win! Grab your fellow Cub fans and delight in this memorable experience (date to be mutually agreed upon). |
| Colette Salon and day spa The ultimate in luxury with friends or a super gift. Enjoy a relaxing Day of Beauty for 4 at The Colette Hair Salon and Day Spa on the Gold Coast. The package includes a mini-facial, manicure, pedicure, make-up, hair consultation, cut and style with owners and top stylists and technicians. |
| Made You Laugh Life in the Episcopal Church offers plenty to laugh about, and priest and artist Jay Sidebotham sees the humor everywhere. Be the lucky owner of one of Jay's custom drawings. Famous for his humorous cartoons, Jay will create a custom cartoon just for you. With his background in animation, illustration and advertising, you will be left with a smile on your face. |
| And All That Jazz Make your next party a festive event with the sound of Ultra Vox. Two 45 minute music sets during your gathering. Dent Davidson’s CD “Say Your Mine” completes this elegant package (date to be mutually agreed upon). |
| Bishop's Jeweler Custom fine jewelry, designed for you (and with you) by Wedding Bands Company / Koorosh & Valencia Design. Collaborate with Design Chief Koorosh Daneshgar to create your one-of-a-kind ring, earrings, bracelet, necklace, pendant, or cufflinks. Your auction win includes your approved custom jewelry design, plus $500 in your choice of finest noble metals (platinum, gold, sterling), including beautiful gemstones (your own or ours), and jeweler-bench services. Additional labor and materials will be billed below wholesale-price levels, at cost-plus-15%. |
| House in San Miguel, Mexico Enjoy a one week stay at Casa Tres Angeles (House of the Three Angels) in San Miguel Allende, Mexico. This warm and inviting home is located in privada del Sol, a very desirable gated neighborhood within walking distance to the town's main square. Casa Tres Angeles is a welcome oasis from your everyday life. The views are spectacular. The house and casita can comfortably accommodate up to 12 adults - 8 guests in the four bedrooms in the main house and 4 in the two bedrooms of the casita. The home's maid, cook and gardener are available to you Monday through Friday during your stay. Come experience Casa Tres Angeles. It will take your breath away (date to be mutually agreed upon). |
| Victorian Dollhouse Open up a world of imaginative play with this special, one-of-a-kind handmade dollhouse. Designed and meticulously handcrafted inside and out by artisan Sophia Twaddell. No detail has been overlooked on this lovingly furnished pink and white Princess Anne model by Real Good Toys (23 3/4"W x 17 3/8"D x 29"H). This dollhouse is an heirloom to be treasured for years to come. A wonderful gift for your favorite girl, ages 3 to 100. |
| Wine Lovers' Weekend Two people will enjoy a three-night stay at the classic and historic Sir Francis Drake Hotel. Located in San Francisco’s Union Square, The Sir Francis Drake is steps away from San Francisco’s best shopping, dining and entertainment. During your stay, you will be treated to private wine tours and tastings at three boutique Napa wineries: El Molino, known for its top-rated Chardonnay and Pinot Noir; Corison Winery, producers of Napa’s most sought after Cabernet Sauvignon; and Cafaro’s elegant and graceful Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah. This memorable trip includes two-roundtrip xxx-class tickets from Chicago to San Francisco. When you return, stock your private cellar with three bottles of 2003 McCrea Cellars “Cuvee Orleans” and two bottles of 2005 Moffett Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (dates subject to availability). |
| Nacional 27 Cocktail Party with the “Spirit Guru,” Adam Seger Enjoy lively Latin music, fare and award-winning cocktails at Chicago’s best Latin restaurant, Nacional 27. Treat 27 guests to a private cocktail party in the restaurant’s beautiful lounge. Enjoy butler passed tapas and ceviches paired with the house-made Sangria and award-winning signature cocktails. Spirit guru, Adam Seger was recently named Chicago’s best mixologist by TimeOut Chicago. Parties can be booked Monday through Thursday or on the weekend for an additional fee. (date to be mutually agreed upon). Guest is responsible for a $200 Gratuity—Valid thru November 2010—$1,000 Value |
Silent Auction
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| Bohemian Glass Martini Set and holiday tea lights Make your holiday table sparkle with this Bohemian Glass Martini set of etched glass with gold rims. Six stemmed glasses and large pitcher. Light these tea lights from "Inhabit" and watch them shine. |
| Thomas O'Brien Boxes A classic look for your dresser. Set of three Thomas O'Brien wood boxes. Ideal for jewelry or other valuables. Handsome dark grain finish with rattan inset tops. |
| Placemats and napkins Bring a bit of the old country to your table with these lovely embroidered napkins and placemats from Poland (10 sets). |
| Urban Flea Design Consultation Spruce up with Urban Flea Design. One design/staging consultation for one room of a house or apartment. Includes one initial consult and a second meeting with design proposal and product suggestions. |
| Eddie Bauer Medium Collapsible Tote For the efficient traveler. Eddie Bauer medium collapsible tote. Easily fits in a purse or backpack but unfolded expands to a roomy 13h X 19.5w X7.5d tote with strap. |
| Bilss Home-an aromatherapy Cleaning Experience Save the planet while you clean your home. One Bliss aroma therapy cleaning system for green home cleaning. 3 products are all you need to clean your entire home. Includes 1 "All Blissed Out" all purpose or floor cleaner in Lemon Grass/Eucalyptus/32 oz.,1 "Clarity" glass and surface cleaner in Lavender/32 oz, 1 "Sink into Your Bliss" sink, tub, and basin cleaner in Lemongrass/Eucalyptus/16 oz. |
| Bronze Bas Relief This dramatic Bronze Bas Relief of The Annunciation mounted on black walnut will draw you in. |
| Brass Rubbing A beautiful addition to your home or church. Brass rubbing of 9th Century Cantebury Cross. Metallic gold and red wax on black. Custom matted and framed. |
| Incarnation Icon A lovely triptych icon of The Incarnation with the Holy Family in the center panel. 14" by 10." |
| Anglican Prayer Beads Anglican Prayer Beads custom designed and hand knotted on silk by Martha Miller. Lapis Lazuli and sterling silver, with sterling silver cross made by James Avery. |
| Stained Glass Window Stunning work of art for your window. Large Stained Glass Window. Beveled 2" red border in antique glass created by Bruce Armstrong. Approx 22"x36"clear stained glass with deep red border. |
| Echos of Heaven This is the perfect coffee table gift. The fine art of cathedrals and their hymns. Large format photographs by renowned architectural photographer Florien Monheim in one large coffee table book. Includes 4-CD's to enhance the viewing experience. |
| Kodo - The Way of Incense Relax with this beautifully illustrated book providing an introduction to the history and tradition of Kodo including suggested games. Also, includes incense holders and two different incense sticks. |
| Lincoln History Tour Did you know……? A 4 Hour tour of Lincoln History in Chicago with historian Brooks Davis. You provide transportation-private car or a bus load. |
| Sears (Willis Tower) Ledge Tickets How is your vertigo? Test it out on the new Willis (Sears) Tower "Ledge!" Get the best view of Chicago from this enclosed glass box looking over the city. Includes 4 tickets and a Chicago Monopoly game! |
| Pheasant Hunting Get outdoors. Enjoy a half day of pheasant hunting at Halter Preserve in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Over 1400 acres of superb pheasant and Hungarian partridge hunting on The Des Plaines River. Opportunity for two people to accompany hosts, guide and hunting dog for a two hour hunt and lunch. Date to be mutually established between November 6th, 2009 and March 31, 2010 (need to confirm close of hunting season). Bidders must have own shotgun, some experience hunting, and sign a liability waiver. Limited to 20 birds. |
| Kayak Lessons Enjoy being close to the water with 4 hours of kayak lessons or a 4 hour trip on Lake Michigan with All Saints' rector Bonnie Perry. Snacks and gear provided. |
| Shedd Aquarium Let the "Fantasea" begin. Four VIP tickets means no waiting in line at The Shedd Aquarium. |
| Hubbard Street Dance Company Breathtaking movement. Two tickets to Hubbard Street Dance's Winter Series. |
| Apollo Jazz Chorus Night Get in the swing at Jazz Night with the Apollo Chorus. Two tickets to the Apollo Jazz Chorus Night, May 14, 2010 at Fourth Presbyterian Church. |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra Tickets Evening at Symphony Center. Two tickets to The Chicago Symphony Orchestra's November 12th performance of Bruckner and Hayden (Haitink-conductor). |
| Addams Family Tickets Remember the TV show? World Premiere of the Addams Family Musical starring Nathan Lane! Six tickets at The Oriental Theater, November 14th. |
| 30 Good Minute Taping, tour, and luncheon with WTTW 11 You and up to three lucky guests will be treated to a weekday studio taping of the award-winning 30 Good Minutes, the longest running broadcast in America. Your visit will include lunch, a VIP tour of WTTW Channel 11, and an opportunity to meet the 30 Good Minutes guest speaker. You will also receive a DVD of the program and a photograph of you and your guests on the 30 Good Minutes set with the featured speaker. As an added bonus, take home tonight a DVD of Bishop Lee’s appearance on 30 Good Minutes in 2009. Date and time to be arranged on one of the following dates in 2010: January 19 or 20; September 13, 14 or 15; October 18, 19 or 20. |
| The Westin Lombard Avoid the traffic and just stay overnight at The Westin Lombard (Diocesan Convention location). Shop at the Yorktown shopping Center next door. |
| The Ventura Golf Club in Tucson Four guests will enjoy a three-night stay at a newly renovated home at the Ventura Golf Club in Tucson. This home, located on the Club’s second hole, includes three bedrooms, a hot tub, and a private pool. You can also take advantage of the Club’s tennis courts, fitness center and fine restaurants. This fabulous stay includes two rounds of golf or spa treatments and maid service. Isn’t it time to get away to this beautiful mountain setting? Date to be mutually agreed upon, excludes February and March. |
| Waikiki Condo One week stay at Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii for the week of September 1 - 7, 2010. |
| Lyric Opera Tickets 2 Box Seats at The Chicago Lyric Opera (dates to be determined). |
| Thodos Dance Theater Tickets Four tickets to Thodos Dance theater performance on either 11/13/09 or 11/28/09. |
| Framed Religious Art Photo Framed Religious Art photographic image from S. Smith Photography. |
| Bronze Tiles Solid Bronze tile accent tiles for kitchen or bathroom and 30% discount on up to $2000 retail worth of tile or stone. |
| House in New Hampshire 18th century farmhouse on 140 secluded acres in New Hampton, NH. Woos, trails, and meadows. Spot a moose, bear or wild turkeys. 4BRs, sleeps 9 - new kitchen and great room. Large barn. Close to ski areas. Beautiful all year. Snowshoe or cross country ski on property. Swimming pool. |
| Ragdale Artist's Community Behind the scenes tour of Ragdale - Chicago's artists community located on the estate of Howard Van Doren Shaw, Chicago architect. Includes books and by Ragdale authors. |
| Hotel Felix One night stay at the Hotel Felix. |
| Three Ballroom Dancing Lessons Three 90 minute ballroom dancing lessons by our own talented The Rev. Mike Stephenson! To take place at a mutually agreed upon public location. Individual or couple. Choice of Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing or Salsa. |
| Voice Lessons Three one hour voice lessons by our own Lisa Rogers Lee. Beginners through advanced welcome. |
| Streeterville Pied a Terre Spend 2 nights at this lovely Streeterville pied-à-terre while you come shop, dine or go to the theater. Just blocks from Gold Coast Shopping 1 BR, 1 BA. Fitness Center, indoor pool. No kids, pets or smoking. Date to be mutually agreed upon. |
| Weekend Stay in Millenium Park Enjoy your own pied a Terre on the 46th floor in the beautiful building next to The Fairmont Hotel. Business Center, pool, fitness center and views galore! |
| Icon Face of Christ A beautiful hand written icon of Christ's face. |
| Sharpe Hill Wine One case of assorted Sharpe Hill wines including Chardonnay Cuvee Ammi. Phillips received a score of 90 from Wine Spectator and featured on their cover. |
| Clara Williams Company Jewelry $850 gift certificate to Clara Williams Company. |
| Hoover Vacuum Hoover vacuum with pet hair attachment. |
| Five Free Sessions at MetrixStrength Five Sessions at MetrixStrength - a slow movement strength training regimen proven to stimulate lean muslce and bone density development |