Auction

Item #1
Evening of Dining and Opera: Savor the delicious offerings at any Bartolotta's restaurant (Mr. B's, Bacchus, Lake Park Bistro or Ristorante Bartolotta) with this $100 gift certificate. Running the gamut from classic French country cooking to Chicago style steakhouse you are sure to find a cuisine to please your palate. After dinner, enjoy two tickets to a Skylight Opera production of your choice:; "The Marriage of Figaro" Jan 31- Feb 14, "A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine" Mar 14 – Apr 4, "Rent" May 23 – June 20, or "An Evening with Gilbert and Sullivan" May 30 – June 20 . Friday and Saturday evening performances are excluded.; Donated by: Skylight Opera, Mark & Anne Schoenenberger
Bids start at: $150
Item #2
Kids Art Adventure: An unique art class for up to 12 children ages 7 through 10. Taught by an accomplished practicing sculptor, Allen Caucutt who has been a certified art educator for more than 50 years. Recently teaching K through 4th graders at St. John's Lutheran School in Oconomowoc. This 90-minute interactive art class will have the children drawing, painting and each making a three-dimensional piece of art. Supplies will be provided. The class will be offered at the Center on a date to be agreed upon mutually before April 25, 2010.; Donated by: Allen Caucutt
Bids start at: $150
Item #3
Badger Football: Spend a beautiful fall day in Madison with these tickets to a Big Ten Wisconsin Badgers game. Picture yourself and 4 others at Camp Randall Stadium watching the Badgers take on San Jose State. You will travel to Camp Randall Stadium September 11, 2010 to see this thrilling contest. Enjoy the view from the upper deck at the 10-yard line. Larry Gergens will deliver the tickets to the winning bidder in Aug. 2010.; Donated by: Larry Gergens
Bids start at: $200
Item #4
Estate Excursions: Meander through the homes on the Architectural Treasures House Tour on August 7th or 8th, 2010 with seven of your friends, benefiting from the insights of your own docent. You will enjoy the VIP treatment throughout the day with your own chauffeur driven vehicle. At lunch time, you will be driven to Covered Bridge Park for a complimentary private picnic lunch with wine. Last, but not least, delight in viewing the latest art exhibit at the Cedarburg Cultural Center.; Donated by: Architectural Treasures House Tour Committee
Bids start at: $150
Item #5
Pamper Yourself: Recognized by "SalonToday" as one of the "Top 200" salon spas in the Nation, Bella Lei Salon Spa & Boutique is inviting you to luxuriate in the spa experience. Opulent services include therapeutic massages, facials, makeovers, pedicures, manicures, body wraps and more. The winning bidder will receive gift certificates for $200 of spa services, and a beautiful basket of professional salon products.; Donated by: Bella Lei Salon Spa & Boutique
Bids start at: $300
Item #6
Weekend in Door County: Spend a romantic weekend at the beautiful Door County home of Jack and Susan Hale -- the Lily Bay Lodge in Sturgeon Bay. One or two couples will spend three nights and four days in this newly remodeled log cabin home on a seven-mile stretch of sand beach on the shores of Lake Michigan. Overlooking Lily Bay, you can walk the beach north to Cave Point and Whitefish Dunes State Park, or south to a pristine secluded beach. Dates to be mutually agreed upon through 12/31/10.; Donated by: Jack & Susan Hale
Bids start at: $500
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Golf at The Bog: Is there anything better than sunshine, fresh air and playing golf with friends on a spectacular course? Enjoy four rounds of golf at this Arnold Palmer-designed championship course rated one of the best in Wisconsin. The beauty and challenges of The Bog offer golfers an extraordinary golf experience. Range balls and golf carts are included in this package, which must be used during the 2010 golf season.; Donated by: The Bog
Bids start at: $350
Item #8
Wine Tasting to Tantalize the Taste Buds: Vino 100 in Grafton invites six couples to explore the intriguing complexity of six wines of their choice. A knowledgeable host will guide your senses of sight, smell and taste to appreciate the nuances inherent in each wine. Wine tasting opportunity expires 6/30/10. Vino 100 will offer a 10% discount on all products purchased immediately after the wine tasting. Their user-friendly approach to purchasing wine relies on flavor and body labeling, which allows their customers to select new wines that they will enjoy.; Donated by: Vino 100
Bids start at: $150
Item #9
Summer Festival & Picnic: Enter a magical world of white tents with colorful flags flying. On July 10, 2010, experience the phenomenon that is "Gathering on the Green" in Mequon Rotary Park. Your party of 4 in reserved seats will relish a scrumptious picnic dinner from Larry's Market, while enjoying collaborative performances by the Milwaukee Ballet, Florentine Opera and the GOTG Orchestra. After the sun goes down, the program will reach its finale with fireworks choreographed to music. What a spectacular way to spend a summer evening!; Donated by: Gathering on the Green & Cedarburg Artists' Guild
Bids start at: $150
Item #10
Fish Lake Michigan: Join Don Gilmore for a half-day salmon-fishing excursion for up to 5 anglers on his 26' sport fishing Bertrem "Fannie Kay". Don will provide all the fishing gear, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, you need only bring your desire to relax and have fun on the Lake. Date to be agreed upon mutually during the summer of 2010.; Donated by: Don Gilmore
Bids start at: $300
Item #11
Tour the John Michael Kohler Art Museum: Treat yourself and nine friends to one of the most outstanding museums in the country. Recognized for its collection of folk art, vernacular art, and works by self-taught artists; as well as its support of emerging contemporary artists. Experienced docent, Barbara Gilmore will lead a party of ten on a private tour of the John Michael Kohler Art Museum, and provide a delightful lunch at the "Art Cafe".; Donated by: Barbara Gilmore
Bids start at: $150
Item #12
Evening of Dining and Classical Music: Select Mr. B's, Bacchus, Lake Park Bistro or Ristorante Bartolotta for a sumptuous dinner with this $100 gift certificate. These award-winning Bartolotta's restaurants are among the best in Milwaukee. After dinner, enjoy a Milwaukee Symphony concert of your choice:; "S'Wonderful: The Music of George Gershwin" Feb. 7, "Romantic Tchaikovsky" Feb. 12 - 13, Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" Feb. 19 - 21, "All-Beethoven" Mar. 5 - 7, "An American in Paris" Mar. 12 - 13, "Ohlsson Plays Chopin" Apr. 2 - 3, "Hooray for Hollywood" Apr. 11, Tchaikovsky's "Pathetique" Apr. 23 - 25, Brahms Loving "Requiem" Apr. 30 – May 1, "Spritely Saint-Saens" May 28 - 29 or "Season Finale: Mahler's Third" Jun 4 - 6. Includes two "Flex Pack" Milwaukee Symphony vouchers redeemable for two Front Loge or Premium Orchestra seats.; Donated by: Bob & Sue Karlman, Mark & Anne Schoenenberger
Bids start at: $200
Item #13
Chef For a Night: Host an exquisite dinner party for eight in your home without spending time in the kitchen. Chef Tony Mandella will help plan the menu, shop for the ingredients, prepare the meal and clean-up the kitchen. Formally trained in the American Culinary Federation's Apprentice Program at MATC, Chef Mandella has worked as Head Chef at the Old Courthouse Inn in West Bend, and operated restaurants to critical acclaim (Vinifera at the Passeggio & Café Siciliano). He looks forward to sharing his passion and expertise in creating a memorable dinner for you and your guests! Date to be mutually agreed upon prior to 12/31/10. The cost of groceries are NOT included.; Donated by: Chef Tony Mandella
Bids start at: $500
Item #14
Jill's Homemade Cookies: Do you remember coming home from school to warm cookies just out of the oven, and cold milk? This tradition lives on in our small town. Back by popular demand! Jill Hepburn will bake a variety of yummy, mouth-watering cookies, and deliver one dozen to your home each month for a year.; Donated by: Jill & Mal Hepburn
Bids start at: $150
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Garden Party: Revel with ten of your friends, in the beautifully landscaped garden at the Kuhefuss House Museum in the heart of Cedarburg. Built in 1849, this museum provides a glimpse into the history, architecture and culture of the mid-19th century. In this enchanting setting, partake of complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres served by members of the Cedarburg Cultural Center's Board of Directors. This 1 1/2-hour party will occur on a date to be agreed upon mutually from mid-June through August, 2010.; Donated by: CCC Board of Directors & their Spouses
Bids start at: $250
Item #16
Fantastic Firehouse Fun: This birthday celebration at the Cedarburg Firehouse is sure to please the lucky child in your life. Firemen lead a firehouse tour for up to 12 children including the inside of the fire engines, and a demo of how they don their uniforms. Birthday cake and juice boxes will be provided.; Donated by: Cedarburg Fire Department
Bids start at: $150
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Floral Fantasy: Get a jump on spring, and get your creative juices flowing with a floral design class from Rachael’s Roses. This Cedarburg floral shop will introduce your group of up to six people, to the joy and aesthetics of flower arranging. All supplies are included for this 90 to 120 minute class, and best of all, you can take your creations home! Date to be mutually agreed upon prior to 8/1/10.; Donated by: Rachel's Roses
Bids start at: $200
Item #18
Pump It Up: Our neighborhood bike shop, Local Motion Outfitters, will provide the bicycles, canoes, kayaks, snowshoes or skis for your next outdoor adventure. All sizes and skill-levels of sports enthusiasts will appreciate the broad selection of equipment, clothing and accessories. This $350 gift certificate can be used for numerous 1/2-day rentals (~ $40 each), or for the purchase of a new bicycle or other equipment.; Donated by: Port Washington State Bank
Bids start at: $300
Item #19
Provocative Performances Aplenty: This package has it all – tickets to seven performances in varying genres including comedy, blues, jazz and bluegrass. Cedarburg Cultural Center invites you and a friend to the following Saturday evening performances: "Randy Pavlock & 24-7" Feb. 13, "Lou's Jazz Express Big Band" Feb. 27, "UnCultural Night with Pat McCurdy" Mar. 27, "Tomato Dodgeball" by McMann & Tate Apr. 10, "Tangleweed" Apr. 17, and "Guy Davis" May 7. One Friday evening performance of "Love Is Always Having to Say You're Sorry" by McMann & Tate on Feb. 5 is also included. As a bonus, two tickets are included for "The King's Rabbits" children's theater on Sunday, Feb. 14th at 3 p.m.; Donated by: Cedarburg Cultural Center
Bids start at: $150