silent auction july 30, 2011
featured items item #1
I can See Clearly Now… value: $4,400 LASIK, surgical vision correction from The Chicago Eye Institute; one of the leading practitioners in Illinois with some of the nation’s best corneal surgeons.
item #6 Be Part of Shedd’s Premier Donor Society value: $1,500 Contribution Aquarium Council membership, for one year and enjoy a host of benefits including; VIP Ticketing Services, on-site parking, and invitations to the exclusive “Know your Aquarium” program series for one-on-one access to Shedd’s experts and behind-the-scenes experiences.
item #11 Blu Bling value: $4,500 Trabert & Hoeffer (Oak Street) Lady’s 18 karat white gold, diamond and sapphire line bracelet, set with 30 round diamonds and 30 round blue sapphires weighing 4.08 ct.
item #41 Bears Jersey value: $240 Ditka Bears Jersey autographed by Mike Ditka. Of course Ditka references his Hall of Fame status on this memorabilia signed exclusively for the Shedd.
item #23 Sit with a Comedy Legend value: Priceless Don’t miss the opportunity to take home this piece of American Comedy History — a director’s chair autographed by comedy legend George Carlin!
item #40 “Kaner” Shoots and Scores value: $300
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You’re on a Boat! value: $5,000 Feel the waves and enjoy the skyline of Chicago from an 83ft. yacht with 25 of your friends. Enjoy the ample exterior, or take advantage of the beautiful indoor furnishings including a lounge, TV area, and kitchen.
item #64 Berlin Getaway value: $2,252 Willkommen! Jet across the Atlantic with United Airlines airfare for two, and enjoy two nights at Westin Grand Berlin with breakfast. You can’t afford to pass this incredible package up!
item #68 Ride and Fly in Style value: $1,860 Take advantage of drop-off and pick-up service with (2) round-trips to either O’Hare or Midway from Chicago Limousine & Cars. You’ll need it for your United Airlines airfare for two to anywhere in the United States!!!
item #75 See the country! value: $2,430 For those who would rather lounge on the beaches of Hawaii or ice-fish in Alaska, travel anywhere in the United States with United Airlines airfare for three.
item #77 Giants and Jellies value: $200 Join XRT’s Lin Brehmer for “A Night of Giants & Jellies” at Shedd Aquarium! On Tuesday, August 2, party like a rock star with 4 invitation only tickets to a “They Might Be Giants” exclusive set that will broadcast LIVE on WXRT 93.1 FM.
item #78 Giants and Jellies value: $200
Yes, Patrick Kane scored the game winning goal to help the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup. Here is your opportunity to have a stick signed by our favorite Blackhawk (Comes with certificate of authenticity).
Join XRT’s Lin Brehmer for “A Night of Giants & Jellies” at Shedd Aquarium! On Tuesday, August 2, party like a rock star with 4 invitation only tickets to a “They Might Be Giants” exclusive set that will broadcast LIVE on WXRT 93.1 FM.t
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activities & leisure
Fish Foot 2001 value: $300 Birkenheuer Photography — signed photograph of Fish Foot, 2007. The unique collector will cherish this famous photographer’s work of art! Doug Birkenheuer is a highly-regarded commercial & and fine art photographer.
item #51 USA, USA, USA! value: Priceless Don’t miss this opportunity to own history: a priceless hockey stick signed by the 2010 USA Silver Medal Team. Names include Olympic MVP, Goalie Ryan Miller and top players throughout the NHL like, Patrick Kane, Zach Parise, Brian Rafalski and many more (Comes with certificate of authenticity).
item # 3 A Day at the Races value: $112 Spend the day at Arlington Park in the elegant Million Room. Includes 4 passes to the room and an $80 credit for food and beverages.
item #4 Un-Beluga-ble! value: $1,000 Enjoy an incredible Beluga Encounter for 4 at Shedd Aquarium.
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Up Close and Personal at Shedd value: $275.70
Karaoke! value: $400
Behind-the-scenes tour for 6 that shows you Shedd from the perspective of our animal care staff. You’ll visit the animal healthcare center, go behind the galleries to view the animals from a new angle, and learn about breeding programs.
Warm up your pipes! Enjoy one hour of drinks, appetizers, and “like a virgin” for 20 guests at Trader Todds, voted “Chicago’s number one place for karaoke!”
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Sit in the Shade… Value: $875
VIP at Jazzin’ value: $252 Receive VIP treatment at Jazzin’ at the Shedd for you and 5 guests! Experience Shedd at night with all-access Jazzin’ tickets and food and beverage, and don’t forget to enjoy the music at your own reserved table.
item #9 Sleep with the Fishes — Spooky Seas at Shedd value: $240 Are you brave enough to see Shedd after dark? A family pack of 4 tickets to Spooky Seas overnight: includes animal encounters, dinner and breakfast, themed activities, Oct. 28 to 29, 2012
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Waves and Wine value: $680 Enjoy a sunset cruise on Lake Michigan, taken out by a Captain on BRODERI, a 40 foot sailboat. Includes all the comforts of a sophisticated sail including the Napa Valley Gem of Rustridge; six top rated bottles of wine. You will never want to return to land!
item #31 “B.Y.O.B. (Build Your Own Bar)” value: $999 Build your own dream bar with an in-home consultation from Refind Interiors, with a bonus Grohe faucet, Forearm forklift, your very own Miller High Life neon sign and 6 pack of Miller High Life to congratulate your job well done.
item #36 Waterski or Wakeboard Lake Michigan value: $500 Add a splash of adventure to your summer! Enjoy getting dragged behind a 23ft. Cobalt powerboat as you waterski or wakeboard across Lake Michigan with host Alex Levy.
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Party in the Triangle value: $1,050
Start the night off by throwing a party for you and 29 of your best friends in the heart of Chicago’s favorite triangle at the Hunt Club…What could go wrong?!
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XOOM into the future! value: $599 Motorola XOOM is the first tablet to feature the latest Google Mobile services, including Google Maps™ 5.0 with 3D interaction, access to over 3 million Google eBooks and Google Talk™ with video and voice chat.
Beat the heat the “Green” way by adding a little shade and beauty to your lawn courtesy of Kinsella Landscaping Inc. Kinsella will plant a beautiful 3 to 4 foot shade tree in your yard and, trust us, your parched lawn and sweaty brow will thank you.
entertainment & dining item #10 Make the Right Bite — Sustainable Seafood Program Series value: $260 Indulge in a sustainable seafood dining experience for 2, featuring environmentally friendly appetizers, entrées, wine and desserts created exclusively for this event. Includes 3 programs: The Business of Sustainable Seafood, Sustainable Sushi Making, and Preparing Whole Fish demo class.
item #14 I like her… value: $125
Rosebuds and Studs! Give your lady of choice a lovely night with $75 gift certificate from Rosebud Restaurants and top the evening off with a classic pair of genuine Opal earrings!
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Sip Chicago value: $100 Start the evening off in the comfortable decor and ambiance of Revolution Brewing! Then rev up the night at The Violet Hour, a pre-Prohibition era-inspired speakeasy in Wicker Park.
item #24 Wine and Dine value: $350 When you need to get away without leaving Chicago; enjoy a night out with a gift certificate to MK The Restaurant and a vintage 2003 Wine from Switchback Ridge in Napa Valley.
item #28 It’s Your Party…Pre-made! value: $294 Enjoy a night out at Weather Mark Tavern with 9 of your closest friends. Pick your favorite one and get him/her a custom 8” cake from the Cream Cake Company (or save the deliciousness all for yourself).
item #29 Dine around the world…without leaving Chicago! value: $310 Includes dinner for two ($50 value) at Café Ba-Ba-Reeba, dinner for two ($60 value) at Parthenon, dinner for two (value $150) at Roy’s, and a $50 gift certificate to Texas de Brazil.
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No More Video Games! value: $180
Enjoy an afternoon of fine dining and culture starting with lunch at The Chicago Firehouse and 4 tickets to 2 different performances at the Harris Theater in Millennium Park.
item #32 Beers of the World value: $450 Bring a piece of Australia and Canada to your home with Foster’s and Molson Canadian neon bar signs. Includes a 6-pack of each beverage for your enjoyment.
item #43 Blu Moon! value: $225
Taste of Chicago value: $275 Includes $150 to Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab, dinner for two at Francesca’s and $50 to any Phil Stefani’s Signature Restaurant.
item #61 Treasures of Napa Valley value: $350 For the ultimate wine connoisseur; one bottle each of: 2003 Chateau Montelena, 2002 Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, 2001 Joseph Phelps Cabernet, 2002 Silver Oak-Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003.
getaways & experiences item #2 One-Day Getaway value: $350
Enjoy a six pack of this delicious beer plus the coveted Blue Moon logo neon sign. What a great combo!
1-night stay in a deluxe room at Hotel Palomar Chicago, a Kimpton Hotel. Package includes $100 dining experience at Sable Kitchen & Bar.
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Surf and Turf — in Style! value: $350
Trump it Up! value: $871.80
Surf: $200 certificate for Joe’s for an extensive selection of jet-fresh seafood and Florida Stone Crabs. Turf: $150 certificate for Chicago Cut, the hottest new steakhouse in Chi-town.
A Stay in a Deluxe Suite at the Trump International Hotel and Towers, including a Trump Kids Welcome Gift, game consoles in your room, milk and cookies and breakfast! Then head to Shedd Aquarium for your own personal Penguin Encounter.
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A Night on the Town value: $800
In the Lap of Luxury value: $1145
Take a group of 10 to a cocktail and appetizer extravaganza at popular River North hangout Bull & Bear. Then head to the Underground with a $300 gift card sure to see you continue your evening late into the night.
Enjoy one night stay in a luxury executive suite at the Elysian hotel and breakfast for two. Also you and a guest will appreciate a fantastic meal from NoMI Kitchen at the Park Hyatt.
item #50 What’s YOUR reason to party? value: $500 Enjoy a cocktail and appetizer party for you and your closet 9 friends at Public House — a 10,000 square foot beer-lovers paradise featuring beloved American fare with an upscale twist.
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Theatre-Lover’s Delight value: $150 Treat the theatre-lover in your life to 2 VIP tickets to the performance of your choosing from Goodman’s “Red Hot” 2011/2012 lineup you will also receive a program from “A Christmas Carol,” signed by the cast and a Goodman Theatre coffee mug.
item #59 Serving up some Soul! value: $150 Enjoy four tickets to the House of Blues Gospel Brunch. Experience inspiring gospel performances and an amazing buffet that will make you say “hallelujah!”
item #17 “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” value: $677 The ultimate girl’s night out! Flirty Girl Fitness class for 5 and manicure at the adorable Flirty Girl Spa. 1 night stay in a suite at the chic Affinia Chicago hotel and a certificate for 2 dozen Sprinkles cupcakes.
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A Slice of Streeterville value: $640 Enjoy the best of Streeterville with two nights at the luxurious Streeter Place, a $50 gift card at D4, one of Chicago’s finest Irish pubs and a gift bag of souvenirs to remember your stay in the hottest part of town.
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“The Feeling is Forever” value: $1,000 Say YES to this MICHIGAN getaway for 5 days and 4 nights at the Shanty Creek Resort with access to 72 holes of golf in the summer and over 50 ski runs in the winter.
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Swirl, sniff and sip value: $1,700
See the states! value: $928
Wow colleagues with your expertise after a private special Wine Tasting for 11 at Domaine Wine Storage & Appreciation, the local name in wine knowledge. Extend your experience past the wine cellar with your own bottle of vintage 2004 Switchback Ridge.
Cross the Grand Canyon, Statue of Liberty, or Golden Bridge off your list! (We know Shedd Aquarium was #1) Travel anywhere in the greater 48 with United Airlines airfare for two.
item #26 I Like Her a LOT… value: $500 Take that relationship to the next level with an overnight staycation at The James hotel and a $150 gift certificate to the trendy and delicious Mastro’s.
item #62 Bed and Breakfast value: $150 We invite you to stay at the Old Chicago Inn, a unique turn of the century Greystone Bed & Breakfast located just four blocks from Wrigley Field, and steps to the Belmont “El” stop.
item #65 Napa Valley Vine Vacation value: $1,956 Take a vacation with your United Airlines airfare for four and escape to the Clos Du Val Winery in Napa Valley, where you will receive a wine tasting for four.
item #67 Need a vacation? value: $2,678 Get away with United Airlines airfare for two to anywhere in Latin America or Pacific waters. United, we fly!
item #71 See the states! value: $928 Cross the Grand Canyon, Statue of Liberty, or Golden Bridge off your list! (We know Shedd Aquarium was #1) Travel anywhere in the greater 48 with United Airlines airfare for two.
item #72 See the states! value: $928 Cross the Grand Canyon, Statue of Liberty, or Golden Bridge off your list! (We know Shedd Aquarium was #1) Travel anywhere in the greater 48 with United Airlines airfare for two.
sports item #12 Play (Buehrle) Ball! value: $318 4 tickets Fri. Aug. 19, 7:10pm: White Sox vs. last year’s American League Champion Texas Rangers. You’ll receive access to the pregame party, patio party, unlimited food and drink, and an autographed baseball from Mark Buehrle.
item #13 Go-Go White Sox! value: $243 4 tickets Fri. Aug. 19, 7:10pm: White Sox game vs. last year’s American League Champion Texas Rangers. You’ll receive access to the pregame party, patio party, unlimited food and drink, and an autographed photo from perfect game hero Mark Buehrle.
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Rock Out In Wrigleyville value: $190 Rock out Cubs style with 2 tickets to Cubs/Pirates game on Sat. 9/3 @ 12:05pm and get your Bloody-Mary on with a $50 gift card to Rockit Bar & Grill.
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Golf Like a Pro value: $1,312.47 You and two friends will play the championship course of Medinah prior to the pros arrival for the 2012 Ryder Cup. Your new experience as a pro will also earn you a PGA flag autographed by the consummate Pro, Lee Westwood.
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“GO CUBS GO!” value: $800 “Hey Chicago what do you say? The Cubs are going to win today!” You and 3 more fans will cheer from some of the best seats at Wrigley in the Visitor Bullpen Box; also includes a parking pass.
item #33 Regional Rivalry value: $244
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Root for your team with 4 Cubs vs. Brewers tickets for Sunday August 10 at 1:10pm. Includes $100 worth of food and beverage vouchers.
See the states! value: $928
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Cross the Grand Canyon, Statue of Liberty, or Golden Bridge off your list! (We know Shedd Aquarium was #1) Travel anywhere in the greater 48 with United Airlines airfare for two.
“Drink Your Sorrows Away” value: $544 Enjoy 4 Cubs vs. Brewers tickets for Tues 9/20 @ 7:05pm; $100 worth of food and/or beverage vouchers. And take the edge off a loss or maybe even celebrate a win with Jim Beam gift basket valued @ $300.
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Best Seats for Watching da’ Bears value: $630
Finally ready to start that New Year’s resolution? value: $395
Watch the Bears from the United Club; the two hottest seats in town. We can’t guaranty the outcome of the game, but we can assure you that you and a guest will enjoy the finest service and best view of the game from these luxury seats.
Get into shape with a one-month membership to Equinox. Start off right with an Equi-fit evaluation, and a free personal training session.
item #37 Bears vs. Vikings value: $500
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The New YOU! value: $180
2 tickets to watch the Bears take on the Vikings October 16 at 7:20pm.
Start off your personal transformation with a new hair-do from Thomas West Salon, and finish with 5 classes of mat or spin at Core Chicago Pilates.
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On the Ice value: $450
The family that plays together, stays together value: $1000
4 tickets at the 100 level to one Blackhawks home game. Go Hawks, GO!!!!
Get the whole family off the couch and into the gym with a 3-month family membership to Lake Shore Sport and Fitness.
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Blackhawks in the House! value: $200
Game, Set, Match! value: $300
Watch the Blackhawks compete for the Stanley Cup in the 2011-2012 season from two seats in the Club Level, Row Z. You can’t miss this outstanding view of Chicago’s favorite sweater-clad warriors!
Are you ready for Wimbledon 2012? Polish your tennis skills with a 9-week group tennis lesson at Lake Shore Sport and Fitness.
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Chicago Class value: $500
Wildcat Football and Gourmet Chef’s Dinner in Evanston value: $350 Support your Wildcats with 4 tickets to Northwestern University home football game and a football signed by Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald. Then celebrate your Wildcat victory with a gourmet Chef’s 5-course dinner for two at fabulous seafood restaurant, Oceanique, in Evanston.
item #66 value: $600 Support your team with two tickets to a Manchester United Home Match!
wellness & beauty item #45
Pamper Yourself value: $692 Experience first class pampering with a $50 gift card Penelope’s on Division, a cut and partial highlight from Salon U — boasting one of the premiere hair stylist collections in Chicago, and plentiful gifts to your skin from H20 and Mary Kay.
item #47 Say Cheese! value: $150 Be a model for a day with a one hour photography session with Jason Martini of Jason Martini Photography. CD of your images included.
item #69 Update your wardrobe with only the best with a gift certificate to Brooks Brothers.
item #70 Trio your Tresses value: $90 Ready for a new stylist? Give the acclaimed Jimmy Marino a try at Trio Salon in River North with a gift certificate for a complementary consultation, haircut and finish.