An Exciting Night Filled with Amazing Items
Following is the line up of auction items presented at the 2012 Top Hat Ball is amazing!
LOT 1
Rod Stewart, Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas
We made plans for the six of you to head to Las Vegas to see Rod Stewart in concert, and enjoy five days of Las Vegas fun! Your group will start with two-nights at the luxury Tuscany hotel just off the strip with your three private rooms, where you can all gamble, eat, drink and enjoy the Vegas nightlife. You’ll then head to a premier four-bedroom, four-bathroom private villa just minutes from the strip where you will stay for two more evenings. Enjoy the billiard room, outdoor pool and spa in this 3,000 Square Foot retreat home! We are setting you up with six great seats at the Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace for the April 1st Rod Stewart concert! We’ll help get you there with 100,000 air miles on Southwest. Here’s to feeling “Forever Young!”
(Tuscany hotel stay good Friday, March 30- Saturday, March 31, 2012/Villa stay good April 1-2, 2012.)
LOT 2
All-Inclusive Riviera Maya
Two of you will fly United Airlines to Cancun and head to the brand new, Adult-Only, All–Inclusive Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla in the Riviera Maya where you’ll stay in a suite for five days, four nights of pure luxury. You will enjoy world-class facilities at this superior exclusive resort, including Royal Service, the ultimate in spa treatments where you’ll be in harmony with nature’s most stunning tropical surroundings. This elegant resort has a Mayan ecological feeling, and an oceanfront location surrounded by a lush tropical mangrove preserve and with views of Cozumel Island. Incredibly, this experience includes all your meals and unlimited premium cocktails as you work your way through eleven remarkable restaurants and ten bars serving delicious cuisine and drinks from all around the world. While you’re there, you’ll have plenty to do, as this trip includes ALL of your water and land sports, as well as life enriching experiences such as tango dance classes, sushi-making and wine tastings. And, your room is just steps from extraordinary beaches and attractions such as Playa del Carmen’s 5th Avenue and Xcaret to make this the dream vacation of a lifetime for the two of you!
LOT 3
7-Day Norwegian Cruise for Two
Grab your loved one and get out of the cold as you head out of town for a week of luxury and pure romance in the Caribbean! You choose your seven-day Norwegian Cruise Line Caribbean cruise for TWO in an ocean view Stateroom. Your exciting itinerary choice includes an Eastern, Western or Exotic Western seven-day Caribbean itinerary with round-trip airfare for two out of Miami, New Orleans, Orlando or Tampa– it’s all up to you! Choose from sunny destinations such as St. Thomas, Bahamas, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Cozumel, Grand Caymen and more! Dress up or down. Sleep in or catch a sunrise from your private balcony. Eat somewhere different every night on your own schedule, and never lift a finger, because it’s all done for you. Eat, exercise, swim, enjoy shows, excursions, nightlife and more! Let this be your vacation free from limitations, and filled with everything the Caribbean has to offer!
(Cruise dates based upon availability.)
LOT 4
The Ultimate Disney Family Adventure
Your family of four will fly round-trip to Orlando, Florida, on United Airlines for a magical seven-night stay in a studio room at your choice of DISNEY’S Saratoga Springs Resort, Caribbean Beach Resort or Port Orleans Riverside. Your adventure starts with four One-Day Park Hopper passes so you can visit ALL of the parks all day long, including the Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, Disney’s Hollywood Studios™, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom®! You will get unique experiences at Disney, the Kennedy Space Center and Universal with this family dream adventure! While you’re there, we’ve made arrangements for you to finish your day by boarding a pirate ship for the Pirates & Pals Fireworks Voyage where you will sail the Seven Seas Lagoon on a voyage that comes alive with boisterous song, swashbuckling tales of adventure, daring Never Land pirates and dazzling fireworks off the starboard bow, complete with Captain Hook and a magical appearance by Peter Pan himself! Then, on another day, you’ll get round-trip transportation to the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral where you’ll have the NASA experience of a lifetime. You’ll start with admission to the space center, Astronaut Hall of Fame, with an Up-close tour. But, have you ever imagined yourself at the controls of the Space Shuttle? Feeling the g-force of space flight? You will receive a once-in-a-lifetime hands-on training for the rigors of spaceflight with a total Astronaut Training Experience, as well as the chance to ride the G-Force trainer. You’ll also have an incredible journey of vertically launching into space and orbiting Earth aboard the Space Shuttle during your shuttle launch simulator experience! And, incredibly, arrangements have been made to end the day with lunch and photos with a real astronaut! If you are lucky enough to schedule your trip over April 27, 2012, you’ll get to witness a rocket launch live at Kennedy Space Center! This package is complete with your day at Universal where you’ll get access to the parks, and experience the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Plus, we will include four VIP passes to allow all of you to jump to the front of the lines with your Express Plus passes.
(Travel dates based upon availability. ATX is for children 14 and over.)
LOT 5
Cordon Bleu Paris
You and a lucky companion will fly round-trip to the City of Light – Paris – for your culinary experience of a lifetime. We’ve made arrangements for you to stay five nights in deluxe accommodations at your choice of Paris Marriott Rive Gauche or the Renaissance Paris La Defense, complete with daily breakfast. While in Paris, you and your guest will get to train at the famous Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts School, notable for its distinguished alumna, Julia Child. At Le Cordon Bleu, you will have your choice of a hands-on workshop, demonstration or a walking tour through Parisian markets. The Julia Child demonstration includes a six-hour workshop featuring techniques that she created during her time at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and in her book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Paris breathes culinary excellence at every corner; its open-air markets, bistros, and boulangeries—the ideal location to learn about gastronomy, regional products and to absorb France’s culture. And that’s exactly what you’ll do– Bon Appetit!
LOT 6
Mexican Paradise for Eight
Eight of you will head to Puerto Vallarta where you will have private transportation to your hilltop villa in Riviera Nayarit in the charming tropical town of Sayulita, Mexico. Your week-stay in this newly renovated, 3,000-sq-foot private villa starts with a margarita and cerveza-clad welcome party, and then seven days of hearty Mexican daily breakfast prepared by a private chef, breathtaking 360-degree views of the beautiful Pacific, coastline and foothills of the Sierra Madre, garden pool, rooftop living room and plunge pool, and daily maid service. Take a five-minute walk to town and visit the local restaurants and boutique shops, or head to the beach where you can enjoy tropical adventures like surfing, snorkeling, whale watching, and kayaking. Or choose a day of fishing, horseback riding, or zip-line and jungle bike through the rainforest. The possibilities are endless!
(Occupants are required to sign a contract with the owners and provide a fully refundable, $800 security deposit. You choose any week between May 1, 2012 through October 29, 2012, subject to availability.)
LOT 7
Cubs First Pitch, Skybox, Rooftop!
We have arranged for you to do what’s typically reserved for celebrities and presidents! All eyes will be on you as you officially start a Cubs game by throwing out the FIRST PITCH at Wrigley Field next season! You’ll do this in front of 41,000 cheering fans, including three of your pals who will come along to watch this historic event. Afterwards, the four of you will watch the home town favorites from four great seats! Yes, YOU will throw the first pitch at a Cubs game, like no other fan can do! Then, your next Wrigley trip is when 15 of you will enjoy a private sky-box on the 1st base line for ANY Cubs 2012 season game, which can possibly include a Cubs vs Sox Cross Town Classic game, plus you get a generous food and beverage allowance and two parking passes. But this package doesn’t end here. In fact, your group of 10 will be picked up on Saturday, May 5, 2012 in a fully stocked, private luxury RV coach that will take you to an all-inclusive Wrigley Rooftop to see the Cubs take on the Dodgers from a vantage few ever get to see. All your food, beverage, transportation and fun are taken care of for this incredible day in Wrigleyville! The best part is you don’t have to worry about having too much fun, as your personal driver will take you all back home safely post game! First pitch. Great seats. Beer. Rooftop experience. Priceless!
(Sky-Box includes a $500 food and beverage allowance.)
LOT 8
Yachting Europe
Discover the glamorous Riviera of the Mediterranean the way it was meant to be seen, from an insider’s perspective aboard an ultra-luxurious Seabourn Yacht for a seven-day Mediterranean yachting experience for two. You will stay in a luxurious Suite with a private veranda just outside your patio doors. Enjoy open terraces scattered over seven decks, offering places to gather with a few friends or spend an isolated hour with a book. Spend your days in the whirlpools, swimming pools, or the virtual “beach,” or take in a drink and a view like no other at the open-air Sky Bar, complete with shuffleboard courts and a nine-hole putting green. Choose to travel the Rivieras, Italy, Spain, Greek Isles, Turkey, the Adriatic or the Black Sea for a Mediterranean experience unlike any you’ve ever dreamed of! Wander the streets of Venice, go wine tasting along the Amalfi coast, or simply enjoy the calm procession of days as you cross the Atlantic. No matter which journey or excursion you choose, the Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Quest, all with only 450 guests, you will find that luxury is more than 500-thread-count sheets. Every day promises new adventure, played out against the luxurious backdrop of Seabourn Yachting Life. On Seabourn, your every need is taken care of, from fine and casual dining, to complimentary wines and open bars throughout the yacht, where gratuities are neither required nor expected. You’ll experience a lifestyle that is highly personal and utterly carefree!
(Not included are ground transfers, airfare, insurance, government taxes, and any personal shipboard expenses you incur during your trip.)
LOT 9
Instant Wine Cellar
Back by popular demand, like a fine bottle of wine, this Top Hat Ball tradition gets better every year. This incredible wine collection can be yours with over 275 bottles of fine wine that are all here tonight for your viewing. All bottles have been graciously donated by Marklund family and friends, some complete with well wishes and notes from the donor, to make up this eclectic sampling of wines and champagnes from around the world. This lot includes a 2005 Chateau De Santenay Mercurey, a 2006 Domaine La Roquete, a 2006 Carinya Ridge Shiraz, a 2008 Honig Cabernet Sauvignon, a 2009 Caymus Vineyards Sauvignon Special Selection, a 2002 Charles Krug Generations, a 2008 Amarone Pasqua, and 2008 DeLoach Pinot Noir, to highlight a few! You also get a 12-bottle wine cooler to keep a case ready for guests. And, to toast your new acquisition, we created two experiences. First, invite a few friends over for a two-hour wine tasting with a wine expert. Then, invite all your friends for a special evening of interactive wine tasting with a singing sommelier (Rob is here tonight sampling wine) to share his knowledge regarding some of the highlights of your new collection! Cheers!
LOT 10
Under the Tuscan Sun
Your group of eight will enjoy privacy, serenity and spectacular views for seven days and seven nights in a 17th century Tuscan villa farmhouse amidst ancient olive groves, vineyards and woodlands. Surrounded by 56 acres of private land, Il Rifugio is the perfect vacation venue for family and friends or for a romantic getaway. For one week, you will enjoy the surrounding countryside which offers stunning valley and mountain views, walking trails, and hundreds of miles of country roads for bicycling or touring by car. Day one we have arranged for a professional guide to lead you through the stone-lined streets of the medieval hill town of Cortona while sharing the long and colorful history of this Etruscan citadel. The following day, a professional sommelier will share his knowledge of Italian wines and offer advice on regional wines of Tuscany. Next, you will enjoy a day of everything Olive Oil, including a private tour of the adjacent ancient olive groves surrounding your villa, an olive mill tour & tasting. End your day with a chef-prepared, fired-up grill back at the villa for mouth-watering local meats and vegetables. You get a couple of free days to visit Cortona; take a day-trip to a shopping outlet; explore the local towns of Siena, Arezzo, Florence, Perugia, Orvieto, all within easy reach by train; or simply relax and enjoy Il Rifugio. On your last night, you will be guests for a five-course, chef-prepared dinner at Il Rifugio.
(Package accommodates up to eight guests in a single party for a one week stay from Saturday to Saturday based on availability November 2012 – April 2013. This offer is good for one year from the time of purchase. There is no refund for unattended or guest-canceled services. Air fare not included.)
LOT 11
10-Day Uniworld Paris Normandy Boutique Cruise
Discover Paris and Normandy on the only authentic boutique cruise line in the world! This riverboat cruise for two will be your journey of a lifetime. The two of you will fly round-trip to Paris on United Airlines where you’ll check in at the first-class Radisson Blue Ambassador hotel for two spectacular Parisian evenings. You’ll start your trip by visiting the charming French village of Les Andelys, the city of Rouen, and the harbor town of Honfleur, all which were lovingly depicted by the impressionists. Walk the beaches of Normandy, and see the site where Joan of Arc was martyred. Experience Monet’s home in his beloved village of Giverny, where you’ll see the familiar Japanese bridge and water lily-covered pond that inspired his great works of art. Then, get ready for an incredible experience as you board the boutique riverboat ship where a Riverview Stateroom has been reserved for you for seven evenings, complete with a marble-clad bathroom and handcrafted bed. You’ll experience an exclusive, intimate setting with only 120 passengers, while you enjoy all gourmet meals on board in only-Zagat-rated river restaurants, while drinking the included fine wines and beer. You also get to enjoy 10 excursions fully hosted by English-speaking local guides. Here you’ll spend time in one of the world’s grandest cities, Paris, the “City of Light,” with its iconic Eiffel Tower, famed Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Champs de Mars, Latin Quarter, Louvre courtyard, and the grand Notre Dame Cathedral. Combine all this with captivating onboard, local entertainment, a passion for the good life with art, culture and brilliant landscape, and you have one unforgettable journey that you won’t want to miss!
(Includes arrival and departure day transfers and round-trip airfare for 2 on United Airlines!)
SILENT AUCTION
Mike Singletary Weekend
You and a guest will head to Minnesota during the 2012-2013 NFL season as guests of Vikings coach and former Chicago Bear Mike Singletary. Mike and his wife Kim will take you on a private tour of the facility and you’ll watch Saturday practice with them. Mike will sign his book “Daddy’s Home at Last, What It Takes for Dads to Put Families First,” and give you two tickets to watch the game on Sunday! (Location/team is subject to Mike’s coaching contract next season).
Bears Private Skybox
Host one big party in your 22-seat private BEARS skybox for the first 2012-2013 pre-season NFL game! You will receive six parking passes and $1,000 food and beverage allowance! Go Bears!
Week in Steamboat
Your family will stay one week in a 2400-sq-foot, two-floor condo just steps from the ski hill in Steamboat, Colorado. One of only eight private penthouses, this four-bedroom, four-bathroom private home has mountain views, 2nd-floor Master suite with gas fireplace, view-through fireplace between family room and dining room, two decks, private elevator access, in-unit laundry facilities, full-service spa on-site, plus two restaurants, year-round outdoor pool, and fitness center. Enjoy winter skiing and snowboarding, or explore Colorado in the summer with hiking, rafting and biking! (Good February – August 2012, based upon availability.)
Bulls Private Skybox
And now… the starting line-up for your Chicago Bulls experience! Your group of 12 will head to the United Center for the best seats in the house in your private skybox to see the Chicago Bulls take on the Portland Trailblazers on Friday, March 16, 2012. Your experience includes all your food and beverage! A Bulls game you’ll never forget!
RAFFLE PACKAGES
Cubs
You will bring home this professionally framed, autographed 16 x 20 photo of Hall-of-Famer and Cubs Legend Ron Santo, complete with Certificate of Authenticity. You also receive four Cubs tickets to a July 2012 weekend game and four Cubs tickets to an August weekend game!
Kindle Fire
The Kindle Fire is a 7-inch tablet with a stunning color touchscreen that links seamlessly with Amazon’s impressive collection of digital music, video, magazine, and book services in one easy-to-use package. It boasts a great Web browser, and its curated Android app store includes most of the big must-have apps like Netflix, Pandora, and Hulu. Read, email, browse, download and more!
Bradford Family Portrait
Your family will head to Palm Beach for a photo session with renowned photographer Bradford that includes an evening stay at the five-Diamond, five-Star Ritz-Carlton Resort in Palm Beach. Your family will enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime portrait session in Bradford’s luxurious Palm Beach Studio located on the world famous Worth Avenue, the Rodeo Drive of Florida. Your package includes a full session plus wall portrait on canvas with lavish artistry. You will also stay overnight at the breathtaking Ritz-Carlton, one of only three 5 Diamond/5 Star resorts in Florida!
D&J Bistro Dinner & Wine Pairing for 10
Chef and owner Dominique Legeai will personally prepare your five-course dinner and wine pairing for TEN of you at D&J Bistro in Lake Zurich. (The date will be mutually agreed upon and based on chef availability, no Saturday nights, no holidays or special events, good February 2012 through February 2013.)
French Cooking Experiences
Your group of ten will enjoy this private French-Country cooking class at Olives-4-You in Wheaton on Saturday, February 25, at 6:30pm. Learn to prepare dishes from several regions in France, creating an edible survey of the land. You will whip up a napoleon of goat cheese and roasted pepper from the Provence region, quiche from the Lorraine region, and sugar-cube sandcastles from the beach region. For a meaty entree, get ready to prepare a flank-steak Marchand de Vin, flavored by red wine and shallots. Instructors also draw inspiration from the French Alps with the potato-and-bacon gratin and sate sweet teeth with a sweet apple pastry from Normandy. As you cook up a storm, you will soak in venue’s Mediterranean décor! Bring your own wine and beer to complete the evening! Four of you will then head to The French Pastry School in downtown Chicago for a 2-1/2 hour demonstration given by their award-winning Chef Instructors. Learn how to make chocolate candies, petits fours and an elegant plated dessert! Includes tasting, tour of the school’s state-of-the-art facilities and take-home goody bags for everyone! French cooking experiences you’ll never forget!
“Feel Good”
This basket is filled with a million and one ways to feel good in St Charles and Geneva. Start with a Pheasant Run Theatre Weekend where you will enjoy an overnight stay in a King Guestroom with performance of your choice at Fox Valley Rep on site at the resort. You get “Eats” at Zaza’s Trattoria, Tribella, Wok ‘N Fire, Gen-Hoe, Big Fish Grille, Claddagh, Villa Verone, Fat Rosie’s, Houlihans, Graham’s Chocolates, Francesca’s, California Pizza Kitchen, and The Turf room. Get your spa on at Annabella’s in Geneva. Love coffee? Enjoy Starbucks coffee treats, plus free “coffee for a month” at Cocoa Bean in Geneva! Then, to work it all off, you receive a three-month Gym membership at Delnor Health and Wellness Center, a four-week, 12-session boot camp experience at Integrated Fitness Solutions, and gift certificate at the New Balance store!
Couple’s Spa Weekend
The two of you will enjoy a spa weekend at Hilton Indian Lakes Resort. Start at Spa Vargas on-site where you both will enjoy Swedish massages, facials and mimosas. Then stay the night at the resort and enjoy breakfast in the morning! A perfect Anniversary celebration or date night turned weekend get-away!
Sanfilippo Concert Series for Four
The prestigious, private Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington Hills, Illinois, home of the finest, museum-quality collection of Automatic Music Instruments and other, turn-or-the-century antiques, hosts a Summer Concert Series in the home’s massive 300-seat Music Theater. Your package includes four (4) Subscription Tickets to the 2012 Concert Series – total of four concerts. Each 80-minute concert includes up to 90 minutes of Open House touring of the Collection. Concert Dates: June 16, July 21, August 18, & September 22, 2012. This is truly an experience of a lifetime.
Vacation in Vail
Enjoy your week stay in Vail, Colorado this summer at The Lodge. Your two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo faces the mountain, overlooks the pool and hot tubs, and can sleep six. Your home-away-from-home for the week is an exclusive Rockresort property with world-class spa. (Good Memorial Day 2012 through Labor Day 2012. Airfare not included.)
Get this Party Started!
Buona Beef will get your party started with catering for 100! Create your own menu and choose from their famous beef and sausage, or anything on their catering menu; it’s all up to you! And what’s a party without music? Al Sofia Orchestra will set you up with four hours with a professional DJ to get your guests dancing all night!
Paris Schick
“Magnifique” means Gorgeous in French, and that’s how you’ll look with your French perfume, Pashmina wool scarf, and hand-made necklace and earrings all straight from the markets and boutiques of Paris, France. You’ll also enjoy this bottle of 2000 Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot Bordeaux, one of the best Bordeaux years, and this Schick Ulta basket filled with gorgeous goodies just for her! You’ll be ready to hit the town and head to Café des Architectes in downtown Chicago to enjoy some French cuisine. All the Paris paintings and cool gadgets are yours to take home too! Si magnifique!
Smart House
Remote start your car from your droid. Press a button on your IPhone to start your house lights. Set up your home electronics and sound system. A computer genius and electronics guru is all yours for an eight-hour day, so make your house and your cars smart! (This package is for labor only; speakers, Iphone, droid and other electronics not included!)
Say Cheese
Your family will enjoy this private photo session with professional photographer Chris Guillen, the official photographer of Top Hat Ball. He’s the tall guy snapping shots tonight! Your package includes one portrait session and $300 worth of prints of your choosing. Chris will capture the perfect moment for baby’s first picture, your family heirloom or next year’s Christmas card!
Dream On!
You’ll feel “Sweet Emotion” when you take this package home! Aerosmith Legend and “American Idol” judge Steven Tyler has autographed his electric guitar, photo and book “Does the Noise in my Head Bother You?” All have Certificates of Authenticity to prove they’re the real deal! You won’t “Miss a Thing” with this one!
Maggiano’s Wine Party for 10
Ten of you will enjoy your private, chef prepared five-course family style wine dinner with chef presentation at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Oakbrook Center. Buon Apetito! Salute!
Winter Destination Kohler Getaway
Your Celebration Experience for two includes Friday and Saturday evening stay at The American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin, daily breakfast and Sunday brunch, five-course dinner in The Immigrant Restaurant, 20% discount and $200 towards Kohler Water Spa, champagne and chocolates, and Rose Petal turndown! Gratuity is even included on all food. (Valid through April 30, 2012.)
Your Own Private Chef and Wine Tasting
Host one amazing gathering in your home with your own private chef. Your five- course gourmet dinner for six will be hosted by Executive Chef Jim Chapman and his staff at Eurest Dining/Compass Group. This special evening includes food, service and custom tableware of your choice, plus a wine tasting with a wine advisor to pair with your menu. Chef Chapman’s engaging personality and trend forward culinary skills will make for a great evening with your friends and family.
Belle Etoile Costello’s
Courtesy of Costello Jewelry Company and from the Belle Étoile Italian Enamel Fleur De Lace Collection, this sterling silver with rhodium finished ensemble includes bangle bracelet, pendant, chain and matching earrings featuring an elegant design of hand-painted white enamel and black zirconias. C’est La Vie!
Kids Party
Host your child’s next birthday party at Pinstripes in South Barrington or Northbrook. Ten kids get two hours of bowling or bocce, pizza and pop to celebrate your big occasion!
Cubs Weekend
The four of you will head to the Saturday, April 7th Cubs vs Nationals game and sit 4th row behind the plate with some of the most amazing seats in the house! Plus you all get to stay the night in a two-bedroom suite at the Marriott Downtown Mag Mile to make it one-heck-of-a memorable weekend experience! (Choose Friday or Saturday night stay.)
Summer Vacation at Christie Lodge in Beaver Creek
Explore Colorado this summer at Christie Lodge in beautiful Beaver Creek, Colorado. Start with hiking and rafting, then you can try mountain biking and rock climbing! Go for one week with friends and family in two separate one-bedroom condos, or extend your own trip for a total of two weeks and stay in a single one-bedroom condo. (Airfare not included. Travel good June 13, 2012 through October 3, 2012.)
Trip for Them, Trip for Us!
Your first trip is just for the “two of us”— you both will head to Galena for the weekend of March 30-31, 2012 and stay at the WorldMark Galena Friday and Saturday nights in a Studio Suite where you can rekindle the romance, relax, shop, dine, or spa! The next trip is for “them”– the kids! Your family-of-four gets a summer get-away in Wisconsin Dells where you will stay at the Wyndham Wilderness Glacier Canyon Lodge at your choice of (a) three-nights in a one-bedroom Deluxe Suite for four on Saturday, August 4 – Tuesday, August 7, 2012 or (b) two-nights in a two-bedroom suite for eight on Columbus Day weekend Friday, October 5 – Sunday, October 7, 2012. This trip includes waterpark passes and $150 in gas cards to help get you there!
Olympic Fever
Add to your collection this 16 x 20 professionally framed, autographed picture of Olympic Gold Medal Winner Michael Phelps, complete with Certificate of Authenticity.
Family Shedd Weekend
Your family of five gets to spend the entire weekend in the city for this amazing Shedd experience. The five of you will start at the Westin Michigan Avenue where you will enjoy a two-night stay. Then head on over to the Shedd where you get free admission and a behind-the-scenes tour of the World’s Aquarium, and accompany Shedd staff on a guided tour of places nobody else can see! Enjoy dinner at Francesca’s on Taylor Street one night, and stay in and enjoy your Westin $100 food and beverage credit the next! Have some family fun in the city! (Children must be 54” or taller for Shedd tour.)
Chicago Sports Package
Win this package and you’ll go home with tickets to every professional sport team in Chicago! You start with four front row Wolves tickets; then you’re off to the United Center with four Bulls tickets; next Wrigley Field with four premium Cubs tickets; you get two Club Level Blackhawks tickets with parking for Thursday, March 29th vs. the St. Louis Blues; and four Club Level White Sox tickets in Box 346, Row 1 with a parking pass. Finally it’s time for several Soldier Field trips: Start with four preseason Bears tickets in Section 341, Row 1, seats 9-12. Then you’ll head back for the best seats in the house in Section 140, Row 14, Seats 5 and 6 with VIP parking in the south lot. You’ll return yet another time to cheer the Bears to victory with four more amazing seats on the 50-yard line 8 rows up for a Bears 2012-13 season home game! (All game dates not listed will be determined, and based upon availability and donor’s discretion.)
Sesame Street Live
Calling all super heroes! Super Grover has lost his superness! Never fear, the fabulous five Super Heroes are here — featuring Elmo as Captain Fuzzy! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Zoe and all their furry friends are on a quest to put the “super” back in Super Grover. Your family of four will enjoy the VIP Treatment at the Sesame Street Live performance on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Rosemont Theatre. These tickets include VIP Seating and a pre-show Meet & Greet photo opportunity with two Sesame Street Live Friends. You’ll enjoy pizza at Gino’s East after the show!
Iceman Cometh
Your group of four will see the April 28th, 7 p.m. production of Iceman Cometh starring Brian Denehy and Nathan Lane at the Goodman Theatre. You’ll all enjoy dinner at Petterino’s before or after the show.
Branson Family Vacation
Your family of four to five will enjoy this one-week vacation in Branson, Missouri where you will stay in a one-bedroom suite at Silverleaf Holiday Hills Resort on July 21-28, 2012. We’ve included $100 in Speedway gas card to help get you there, and seven Branson area restaurant and fast food cards – one for each day of your vacation, including $50 Outback Steakhouse, $50 Red Lobster, $25 Famous Dave’s, $25 Cracker Barrel, $20 Steak ‘n Shake, $20 Pizza Hut and $20 Cold Stone Creamery.
