Live Auction Items
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Sing in the Hallelujah Chorus
This is your chance for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sing with the Sheboygan Symphony Chorus during the Hallelujah Chorus of the Messiah. Go where few get to go! A guided tour for 12 before your Messiah performance will allow you and your friends to see the inner-workings of The Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra. Following the production, celebrate with your guests with a fine selection of wine, cheese and crackers in a private reception in the Weill Center.
There will be no applause or special recognition of the singer during the performance. The singer will be noted in the SSO program.
Performance is December 12, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
COURTESY OF THE SHEBOYGAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, JANET HERRICK, LAKELAND COLLEGE ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, AND MARK AND KAREN RHYAN
New York City Ballet Escapade
Spend three nights in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, stay at an elegant 4-star hotel and enjoy an evening performance of The New York City Ballet, one of the foremost ballet companies in the world. The Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra music director Andrews Sill will be leaving Sheboygan for New York City in July to become the Ballet's newest director; see him in one of his first performances with the NYC Ballet! This memorable trip will include a comprehensive tour of Manhattan aboard a double-decker bus, visiting major attractions and sights plus a 4-hour wonderful evening dinner cruise featuring musical entertainment and dancing. View the spectacular world-famous Manhattan skyline and its expansive bridges and marvel at the original Lady Liberty in historic New York Harbor! A fabulous and romantic escapade while discovering The Big Apple! Airfare for two from Milwaukee will be included. Trip valid from June through December, 2009. Dates are to be determined by the winning bidder. This exclusive trip is designed by Infusions Travel.
Waltz the Night Away in Vienna
Vienna has been described as the city that lost its empire. But you don't have to be an heir to the Hapsburgs to enjoy the concerts, coffee houses, decadent pastries, fabulous art, and of course, waltzing. Did you know it takes thirteen minutes to do a proper Vienna waltz to Strauss's Blue Danube? This "You Only Live Once!" trip will include accommodations for six nights at Hotel Johann Strauss (or comparable hotel) for you and your guest, a grand sight seeing tour of Vienna including the interior of the Schoenbrunn Palace, three waltz lessons at Tanzschule Elmayer, a Viennese Waltz School, a waltz show with a champagne reception and tickets to a classical music performance at Vienna Kursalon. Daily breakfast buffets will be provided. Airfare for two will be included. Trip valid from June through December, 2009. Dates are to be determined by the winning bidder. This exclusive trip is designed by Infusions Travel.
Vow Renewal Ceremony Package
Demonstrate how love grows with this special Vow Renewal Ceremony Package. Recommit to one another with this memorable package designed by Sheboygan County's most notable wedding vendors. Prepare for the romantic day at Split Endz Salon with the included gift certificate. Your ceremony will take place in Lakeland's quaint Ley Chapel and Campus Chaplain, Rev. Kelly Stone, will officiate your ceremony. Floral designs will be provided courtesy of Elkhart Lake's own florist, McGinley & Baker, including a designer's choice bouquet for the bride, a boutonniere for the groom, altar arrangements and a unity candle to symbolize recognition of your longevity and intent to continue sharing your life of love. Photos by Leslie Faye will be your onsite photographer providing two hours of service to preserve your memories. A 10-page Brag Book will be provided with your favorite photos of choice. This once-in-a-lifetime ceremony will be accompanied by music performed by members of The Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra: a pianist and soloist to make your day unique. Your day will be completed with a catered picnic (up to a $500 value) by Millhome Supper Club. Vow renewal must take place on a Sunday afternoon. Upgrades are available with all vendors. Expires September 30, 2010. Split Endz Salon certificate can only be used with Chris Clairmont. Not available on holidays. Advanced arrangements required.
COURTESY OF LAKELAND COLLEGE, REV. KELLY STONE, SPLIT ENDZ SALON, MCGINLEY & BAKER, PHOTOS BY LESLIE FAYE, THE SHEBOYGAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND MILLHOME SUPPER CLUB
Build a School in Malawi
Improve the learning environment for children in Malawi. Donate the funds to build a new schoolhouse and travel to Africa to sit in the classroom. You and your guest will begin your trip in Cape Town, South Africa, for a five-day stay at the five-star Victorian Alfred Waterfront Table Bay Hotel. Nestled at the base of majestic Table Mountain, the hotel offers spectacular panoramic views across the Atlantic Ocean to historic Robben Island. You'll enjoy the bustle of Cape Town's waterfront with its working harbor, exclusive shops, a coastline of unsurpassed beauty, mountains cascading into the sea, miles of beaches, and 17th century wineries. Modern South Africa was born here and the city is filled with three centuries of historic reminders of its link between Europe and the East. On day six you will be off to Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, via South African Airways. You will stay for two nights at Wendel's Guest House, a cozy English inn located a short distance from the city center. A graduate from the Lakeland College Malawi Teacher Education Program will give you a tour of the new school, named in your honor, where you will meet the students. Before traveling back to Cape Town for a two-night stay, a personal driver will take you on a tour of the Malawi National Park and Game Preserve, a naturalist's paradise boasting a rich variety of large mammals including buffalo, elephants, lions, leopards and rhinoceros. Malawi is one of the eight poorest countries in the world where only 20 percent of the students go on to secondary school, in part due to the lack of classrooms. Education is the key to a bright future. Your gift will make a big difference for the children of Malawi. Roundtrip airfare from Cape Town to Malawi will be included. Roundtrip airfare between the U.S. and Cape Town will not be included.
"Move" by Allen Jones
"Move" was created in 2007 by artist Allen Jones. Jones was a leader in Britain's Pop Art movement during the 1960s and today is recognized as one of England's most honored living artists. "Move" features bright yellows and oranges among other warm colors and depicts a modern image of a couple dancing. The size of the print measures 32" x 25.5."
COURTESY OF CHRIS GRAF AND ART'S DISPLAY
Tango for Two in Buenos Aires
Enjoy seven nights in stunning Buenos Aires, the gateway to Argentina and birthplace of the tango. You will stay at a centrally-located three-star hotel with a daily buffet breakfast. You'll enjoy six hours of private tango lessons (in English) with Buenos Aires' finest instructors and admission to four Milongas (dances) where the best tables and entrance fees are included. You and your guest will enjoy a memorable evening at the Tango Dinner Show and take a fascinating trip down the poetic paths of establishments and neighborhoods that most tourists rarely see. Patricia Thaxter, a tango dancer and travel consultant who lives in Buenos Aires, will be your personal bilingual guide. A half-day city tour and a one-day excursion to an Estancia for a Parrilla Lunch and Gaucho Show are also included (one big party, Argentine Style!). Transfers to and from hotel to the airport and roundtrip airfare for two from Chicago to Buenos Aires are included. Live it up or cool it down in this hip-shakin' town! Trip valid from June through December, 2009. Dates are to be determined by the winning bidder. This exclusive trip is designed by Infusions Travel.
Special Assistance Grants Fund
The Special Assistance Grants Fund has been created for Lakeland's 2009-2010 academic year. 100% of your donation will directly support students and families affected by the nation's economic crisis. The College will award these grants to enable students to continue pursuing their degree regardless of financial constraints. The Doug & Carla Salmon Foundation has generously offered to match up to $10,000 raised for the Special Assistance Grants Fund. Don't miss out on this opportunity to double your contribution and truly make a difference in the lives of deserving students. This item will be offered only as a reverse auction style. Bidding will begin at $5,000, anyone willing to participate at that level should raise their bidder paddles until their number is announced by the auctioneer. Everyone is encouraged to participate at a level of giving at which you feel comfortable.
LIVE AUCTION POLICIES
- To bid, the participant holds up his/her bidder number until being acknowledged by the auctioneer.
- Auction "spotters" will deliver an acknowledgement slip to each successful bidder. This form must be signed by the winner and returned to the spotter.
- All payments must be made in full at the cashier's station by cash, check, credit card or by using advanced checkout.
- Please remember there are no exchanges or refunds.
- Failure, for whatever cause, to arrange for the trip, meal, party, etc. within the time limit according to the specified conditions and/or limitations imposes absolutely no obligation on Lakeland College or The Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra.
- All items of the auction are sold "as is" with no express or implied guarantees or warranties.