Prepared by Chef Zac especially for Springfield Arts Council’s
SALUTE TO THE ARTS BENEFIT AUCTION 2024
Appetizer Station 1
Lemon Cayenne Bay Scallop with Cured Egg Yolk and Pickled Mustard Seed (Shellfish, Egg, GF)
Appetizer Station 2
Farro Risotto Salad (Dairy, Wheat, Vegetarian)
Cream of Potato Soup (Dairy, Vegetarian, GF)
Main Station (Vegetarian)
Tofu Moo-Shu Ramen Noodles (Soy, Vegan)
Main Station
Braised Brisket (GF) with Root Vegetable Puree (GF, Vegan) topped with Crispy Potato Strands (Vegan)
Dessert Station
Smoked Chocolate Fudge (Dairy, Vegetarian)
Vanilla Mousse with Passion Fruit (Dairy)
Plantain Rum Mini Cupcake with Brown Sugar Buttercream (Dairy, Gluten, Vegetarian) (Menu is subject to change)
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Welcome to the Springfield Arts Council’s
SAPPHIRE BALL
Salute to the Arts Benefit Auction 2024
Event Location Sponsor:
Bushnell Event Center – www.bushnelleventcenter.com
Cash Bar • Complementary Wine on Tables
Gourmet Grazing and Charcuterie Stations
Food services provided by Parkhurst Dining
Table Wine Sponsor: Park National Bank – www.parknationalbank.com
LIVE AUCTION with auctioneer JEFF HARVEY
LIVE auction items are available for bids in-person only, and are not part of our online auction.
Live auction check-outs begins at approx. 8:15 PM
Following the live auction, enjoy live entertainment by MIDWEST DUELING PIANOS
Entertainment Sponsor: Pentaflex, Inc. – www.pentaflex.com
Enter our Salute Cash Raffle!
Cash raffle tickets are available throughout the evening - $20 each/ 3 for $50 Drawing held during live auction; ticket holders need not be present to win.
Cash Raffle Sponsor: Ohio Real Estate Title – www.oret.com
Heads or Tails Game!
Register to play our “Heads or Tails Game” ($20 entry) when you arrive at Salute or any time prior to the game. One lucky winner will receive a cash 50/50 prize (up to a $400 limit) simply by outlasting the other players and by having a little luck selecting “heads” or “tails!”
BIDDING on the Live Auction
Bidding on a live auction item is easy! Raise your Bidder Number high in the air for the auctioneer for one of the spotters to see. “Auction action” can be fast and furious; make note of your favorite items and get ready for the fun!
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Paying For and Claiming Your Items
Items purchased in this evening’s Live Auction may be paid for and claimed at the Cashier beginning at approx. 8:15 PM. Cash, checks, and major credit cards are accepted as payment for items.
Auction items purchased are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by IRS regulations for charitable gifts. Only the difference between the fair market value of the items and the final purchase price qualifies as a charitable gift.
Catalog descriptions are for your convenience only.
The Springfield Arts Council, item donors, auction commitee and auctioneer are not responsible for errors in descriptions or conditions of goods auctioned.
All sales are final. Sorry, no refunds.
This program includes descriptions of auction items received by the Springfield Arts Council prior to our program printing deadline.
Unless otherwise noted in the bid description, most items purchased at tonight’s auction should be redeemed for use within the next 12 months or not later than March 9, 2025.
Proceeds from the Salute Benefit Auction support the Youth Arts Ambassadors, Summer Arts Festival, and other programs of the Springfield Arts Council.
SPECIAL THANKS —
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Parkhurst Dining
Rick Benning & Ambience
Event Location Sponsor: Bushnell Event Center
Salute Cash Raffle Sponsor: Ohio Real Estate Title
Table Wine Sponsor: Park National Bank
Entertainment Sponsor: Pentaflex, Inc.
Special Thanks to those who participated online and in person for your support of the Springfield Arts Council!
Bidding will remain open on our ONLINE AUCTION ITEMS until 11:00pm on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
BID ONLINE AT: charityauction.bid/salute2024
Auction items won online must be picked up by the winner not later than Friday, March 22, 2024. Pick up online items at the Springfield Arts Council office, 202 N. Limestone St., Ste 301, Springfield. Office is open Monday-Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm. Call 937-324-2712 x 2 for information.
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2023-2024 Board of Directors and Staff
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Arif Mirza President
Annie Nereng President-Elect
Betsy Yirak ........................................ Secretary
April Caulfield Treasurer
Ryan McCarty At-Large
Pam Baldridge
Laura Boyer
Sally Brannan
Aaron Clark
Jen Compston
Natalie Driscoll
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Michelle Florence
Mandy Heaton
Austin Litteral
Heath Marker
Mike Mattison
Heather Maurer
STAFF
Megan Miller
Chris Rhoden
Tim Sheerin
Jimmy Straley
Patrick Wicker
Anita Williams
Tim Rowe .................................... Executive Director
Krissy Brown Associate Creative Director
Kevin Brown ................. Development and Operations Director
Ryan Ramirez ...................... Office Administrative Assistant
Wil Hoffman Outreach and Education Specialist
J. Chris Moore, Director Emeritus
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roster updated 03-04-2024
SALUTE LIVE AUCTION 2024
401 $140 Twenty Hungarian Cabbage Rolls by Mom Andrasik
Donated by Mom Andrasik's Hungarian Cabbage Rolls
You'll enjoy this treat for parties and get-togethers... twenty delicious Hungarian cabbage rolls from Mom Andrasik!
402 $95 Abstract Encaustic Painting By Jerri McDorman
Donated by Jerri McDorman Studio
"Shellac burn" is a technique used in encaustic painting to add "spidery" or marbled effects. Shellac (French polish) is painted onto wax and heated until it cracks, leaving an elegant, organic finish. This original 6" x 24" melted wax shellac burn encaustic was created by Jerri McDorman Studio in Springfield and will compliment your home or office.
403 $350 Dinner for Eight with Reserved Pit Seats at the Summer Arts Festival
Donated by Ann & Michael Duvall
Dinner for a party of eight (including 3 bottles of wine) at 6:00pm prior to a mutually agreed-upon date during the 2024 Summer Arts Festival (June 7 through July 13, 2024) in Veterans Park Amphitheater.(Winner will arrange date and details with donor.)
404 $765 Springfield Country Club Golf Foursome with Two Carts, plus Grips Certificate by Custom Made Golf
Donated by Springfield Country Club and Custom Made Golf
Your foursome will spend a day relaxing on the links at the Springfield Country Club; includes two carts. Also included is a certificate for one installation of new grips; winner will select from Golfpride, Lamkin, Super Stroke, Winn, and grips will be professionally installed by Custom Made Golf.
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$500 "Greetings from Springfield" Mural Print, Plus a Bottle of Blanton's Bourbon
Donated by Greg Rogers
Perfect for home or office, celebrate Springfield with this print of the downtown Springfield mural. Included is a bottle of Blanton's Bourbon to assist in the celebration!
$450 Dinner for Four Guests by Chef Zachary Puhala, Complemented with Wine or Beer
Donated by Parkhurst Dining; Executive Chef Zachary Puhala
This delicious dinner for four guests, paired with either wine or beer, is specially prepared for you by Parkhurst Dining's Executive Chef Zachary Puhala, and tailored specifically to the winning bidder's tastes! (Must be booked with Chef Zachary in advance, and completed by August 3, 2024.)
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$250
Home Styling Session with Logan J. Bailey
Donated by Logan Bailey
Embrace your style and enjoy a two-hour session with stylist Logan J. Bailey! Access your clothing capital, reimagine your wardrobe by stylizing your current wardrobe in new ways, or visit the Wildflower Boutique in Yellow Springs and style completely new outfits for any occasion.
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$750
Wine Tasting Evening at Dr. Morgenstern's Personal Wine Cellar
Donated by Steve & Nicki Morgenstern
Enjoy an evening of wine tasting with 6 to 12 friends at Dr. Steve Morgenstern's wine cellar. You will enjoy a variety of wines including sparkling wines, single grape varieties paired with hors d'oeuvres. This is a great opportunity for anyone new to wine who is looking to refine their pallet, or for a seasoned wine lover looking to try something new. Selections of bourbon and other cocktails will also be available. (To be scheduled before August 2024.)
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$300 Delicious Colombian Tapas Evening for Six Donated by Kerry Pedraza
Enjoy a delicious evening with friends sampling Colombian Tapas for six, including Empanadas, Pandebono, Plantains, Ceviche de Camarones, yuca, Merendon and Arequipa, as well as the traditional Colombian liquor, Aguardiente. This delivery of Tapas is to be mutually arranged by winner anytime before February 2025 (excluding December 2024.)
Priceless Exclusive Movie Screening Party at the State Theatre
Donated by The State Theat er
Our friends at the recently refurbished State Theater are offering a very special private screening experience! During the Sapphire Ball, vote at your table to select a film to be shown at the historic 1927 State Theater. Raise your bidder number to purchase a ticket (or tickets) to this exclusive film feature (tickets are $20 ea.) This one-of-a-kind private movie experience takes place on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM, and is limited to 150 attendees. (If purchasing multiple tickets for family/friends, make it known when cashing out after the auction.)
411 $1,100 Polaris Slingshot Test Drive from Ride 1 Powersports
Donated by Ride 1 Powersports
Take this ultra-sleek Polaris Slingshot three-wheel cycle out for a weekend on the town! With adjustable waterproof seats and LED lighting, this is one of the meanest machines on the market! Contact Ride 1 Powersports to arrange a mutually agreed-upon weekend. (Winner must provide insurance and motorcycle license.)
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$475 Private Dinner for Six Guests at Eatly, with Entertainment by Magician Jake Lundgren
Donated by Eatly and Jake Lundgren
Have a magical dinner for six at Eatly on North Fountain Avenue! Enjoy an exclusive dining experience prepared by Chef Tom Thompson, including family-style servings of antipasti, salad, a delicious entree, beverages, and dessert. Guests will also be entertained by magician Jake Lundgren! (Winner to coordinate with Chef Thompson at Eatly to select night pending availability.)
413 $195 Mouth-Watering Homemade Key Lime Cheesecake with Two Paired Passaggio Wines
Donated by Megan L. Miller, Direct Primary Care, and Peter Hurst
Take home a delicious homemade Key Lime Cheesecake created by Peter Hurst, paired for you with a bottle of Passagio 2018 Grenache (from Heringer Estates in Clarksburg) and a bottle of Passaggio 2019 Montepulciano (from Trilogy Vineyards in Contra Costa County.)
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$1,350 Wildflower House Air BNB: Two-Night Stay for Up to Ten Guests
Donated by Wildflower Vacation Rental
Enjoy a getaway at the Wildflower House Air BNB in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Accommodates up to ten guests for two nights; includes a $200 gift card to the Wildflower Boutique. (Reservations valid for Sunday-Thursday only; offer expires 12/31/2024.)
415 Priceless Walk-On Role in Summer Arts Festival's "Last Pirates of the Vast Golden Treasure"
Donated by Springfield Arts Council
Win a special guest "walk-on" role, customized especially for you, in the Summer Arts Festival production on "The Last Pirates of the Vast Golden Treasure" on June 12, 13, and/or 14, 2024! No audition necessary; the show's author and director, Dan Hunt, will create a fun, memorable, once-in-a-lifetime special experience for you!Aaaaargh!
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$400 Four Tickets to a University of Dayton 2024-25 Season Basketball Game
Donated by Lee's Chicken Famous Recipe - Dayton
Four (4) tickets plus one (1) parking pass for a University of Dayton 2024-2025 season Men’s Basketball game. (Specific game/date to be mutually agreed between the donor and the winning bidder; contact Chuck Doran to coordinate the game date details.)
417 $350 Ride in a Springfield Fire Department Ladder Truck
Donated by City of Springfield, Ohio, Fire Rescue Division
Take a once-in-a-lifetime ride in the ladder tower of one of Springfield Fire Rescue Division's finest ladder trucks. Your choice of location within the Springfield City Limits; ride is 30 minutes for two people and includes a tour of the fire station!
418 $400 Summer Arts Festival VIP Reserved Pit Seats, Concession Treats, and Overnight Stay at Marriott!
Donated by Springfield Arts Council Board of Directors and Courtyard by Marriott
Enjoy up to five 2024 Summer Arts Festival shows just inches from the stage, and treats from Festival concession stands! Includes pit seats for two persons to choice of five Festival shows, plus $100 in concession stand gift cards! Also included is an overnight stay for two at Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Springfield!
419 $450 Dinner for Six in Ridgewood Neighborhood Garden
Donated by Elise deLanglade-Spriggs
Bring your closest friend for an experience like no other in the beautiful Ridgewood neighborhood. You'll enjoy a grill out, a night full of flavor and ambiance, as we light the fire pit and relax under the stars. This beautiful backyard garden will be featured as part of the WASSO Summer Garden tour; you won't want to miss this one-of-a-kind experience. (Certificate must be redeemed before 3/09/2025)
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420 Priceless Reserved Premium Parking Spot for Choice of Five Performances at 2024 Summer Arts Festival
Donated by Springfield Arts Council Board of Directors
The winner of this item will receive one premium parking location in Veterans Park Amphitheater for five events of their choice at the 2024 Summer Arts Festival. Events will need to be selected by winner not later than Monday, June 3, 2024 to ensure reserved spot availability.
421 $400 Split Half-Case (Six Bottles) of Passaggio Wines
Donated by Megan L. Miller, Direct Primary Care
Enjoy this split half-case of wines by Passaggio, which includes three bottles of Passaggio Montepulciano and three bottles of Passaggio Grenache; includes a hand-made modeled print!
422 $425 Bourbon Lovers' Collection
Donated by ProStratus, Sally and Chris Moore, Springfield Foundation, and Tim Sheerin
A sensational collection of eight bottles of bourbon with four Comsmart crystal rocks glasses and a folding cooler for easy transportation. This collection includes Basil Hayden, Jefferson's Reserve, Coopers Craft, Redemption, High West Bourbon, Blantons Single Barrel, Buffalo Trace, and a premium bottle of Weller Special Reserve.
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47th Yard Line Tickets to Cleveland Browns vs . NY Giants!
Donated by Marissa and Brian Tregoing
Enjoy two tickets to the Cleveland Browns vs New York Giants football game (date to be determined.) Game at Cleveland Browns Stadium, section 109, row 2, seats 5 & 6 visitor side, 47-yard line, two rows behind the visitor bench! (Sorry, no parking pass provided.)
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$700 Two-Night Getaway for Two at "The Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls" near Hocking Hills
Donated by Theresa Hartley
A delightful getaway! Enjoy two nights at "The Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls," redeemable on Sundays-Thursdays for two guests, in a unique yurt, including breakfast. (Not valid in October or on holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years; certificate expires 2/5/2025.)
425 $900 Up, Up and Away: A Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two!
Donated by Houser Asphalt & Concrete
You and a companion will go "up, up and away" on the beautiful Houser Asphalt and Concrete Hot Air Balloon! Includes a certificate for a ride for two, complete with complimentary champagne! (Available in Montgomery County, OH. Exp. 11/01/2024.)
426 $400 Four Tickets to Cincinnati Bengals' Pre-Season Game
Donated by Wallace & Turner Insurance, Inc.
Enjoy a family outing to watch the Cincinnati Bengals preseason game, including parking. (Game date will be selected by donor when pre-season schedule is released.)
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SALUTE LIVE AUCTION 2024
Friday, June 7 at 8 PM
• Griffin House
Saturday, June 8 at 8 PM
• Parrots of the Caribbean (Parrothead Party beginning at 6 PM)
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, June 12, 13, 14 at 8 PM
•The Last Pirates of the Vast Golden Treasure (Broadway in the Park)
Saturday, June 15 at 8 PM
• Resurrection - The Journey Tribute
Sunday, June 16 from Noon to 4 PM/ Veterans Park
• KidsFest in the Park
Wednesday, June 19 at 8 PM
• Family Fun Night with Ventriloquist Lynn Trefzger and The Amazing Giants
Thursday, June 20 at 8 PM
• Country artists Allison Road
Friday, June 21 at 8 PM
• Celtic family Next Generation Leahy
Saturday, June 22 at 8 PM
• The Honky Tonk Chicks
Sunday, June 23 at 8 PM
• McGuffey Lane50th Anniversary Tour
Wednesday, June 26 at 8 PM
• The Motor City Revue
Thursday, June 27 at 8 PM
• Disney tribute The Little Mermen
Friday, June 28 at 8 PM
• Brass Tracks Band
Saturday, June 29 at 8 PM
• Heart of Rock & RollAmerica’s #1 Tribute to Huey Lewis and the News (“Sip of Summer” begins at 6 PM on Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29)
Sunday, June 30 at 8 PM
• Big Bam Boom - America’s Hall and Oates Tribute Band
Friday, July 5 at 8 PM
• OPAI & Gary Geis DanceMoving with the Legendary Ladies of Song
Saturday, July 6 at 8 PM
• Elton Rohn: North America’s Premier Elton John Tribute
Sunday, July 7 at 8 PM
• Springfield Symphony Orchestra
Wednesday, July 10 at 8 PM
• Turn to Stone: The Tribute to ELO
Thursday, July 11 at 8 PM
• Rusted Roots’ Jim Donovan and The Sun King Warriors
Friday, July 12 at 8 PM
• Phil Dirt and The Dozers
Saturday, July 13 at 8 PM
• Boys in the BandThe Alabama Tribute