Alta Cocina 2013 Live Auction

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1 Alta Cocina 2013 Live Auction 1. Table for 10 Here s your chance! Laura Martinez, formerly of Charlie Trotter s (yes, THAT Charlie Trotter s), becomes your personal chef for an evening, creating, preparing, and presenting a gourmet dinner for ten (10) at your home. Imagine the most mouth-watering dishes you can think of, fresh and locally-grown ingredients from Whole Foods Market, and presentation to rival any competitor on Top Chef. Take advantage of this opportunity, before it becomes impossible to get a reservation at Chef Martinez s restaurant, La Diosa, opening soon in Lakeview. We guarantee that family and friends will be clamoring for an invitation. So pick a date and start planning your guest list! Valid until June 13, Value: $550 Donated by: Chef Laura Martinez and Whole Foods Market 2. Instant Wine Cellar Without lifting a finger (only a bid card), 50 bottles of wine enough wine for a wine cellar can be yours instantly. Comprised of a variety of wines to complement any meal, this collection can become a self-led introduction to the world of wine or the perfect opportunity to explore the subtleties of new and familiar wines in fact, Instituto has made it easy for you by providing a personalized wine book to help you make the best pairing. Red, white, and delicious! Host wine tastings at your home! Or stock up for a year without buying another bottle. This package offers a variety, broad enough to provide the perfect accompaniment to any special dinner! The possibilities are endless. But the chance to become the proud owner of this collection isn t. Bid now and your wine tour can begin today! Value: $1,471 Donated by: Board members of Instituto del Progreso Latino, Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy, Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy, and Instituto staff.

2 Cross-town Baseball Rivalry! 3. Chicago Cubs Dream Day This is the REAL DEAL. Think of it: four (4) Field Box Tickets for a 2013 regular season home game at Wrigley Field and a chance for the winning bidder and your guests to get their photo taken on the field after the game! You ll be the envy of all your friends. Pick your date and start counting down the days. Redeem no later than May 1, Excludes Cubs home opener and all inter-league games. The date of this event will be determined by the Chicago Cubs and is subject to availability. Value: $850 Donated by: Chicago Cubs 4. White Sox Home Run Package Take in a game at U.S. Cellular Field with the winners of the 2005 World Series, the Chicago White Sox! In addition to Four (4) Gold Box Tickets, you, the highest bidder, will be treated to: a photo on the field for four (4) people prior to the game; your name on the scoreboard during the game; a visit for four (4) people to The Score 670 AM radio booth; and, a visit for four (4) people to the ESPN Radio Deportes booth during the game. This is an experience you won t soon forget! Attendance must be on mutually agreed-upon day during the 2013 regular season. The White Sox Home Run Package fair market value is $850. Value: Priceless Donated by: Chicago White Sox

3 5. Wrap Yourself in Instituto You can be the proud owner of the one-and-only, one-of-a-kind Education is Power! quilt designed by Instituto s youth. Composed of squares decorated by students from Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy, Instituto Health Sciences and Career Academy, and Instituto s after-school program Keep Educating Youth (KEY), the quilt showcases the dreams and ambitions of Instituto youth ages eight through twenty-one. From school to home, colleges to careers, it s all here. As the highest bidder, you will celebrate and showcase Instituto s youths achievements in a very special way. Value: $600 Donated by: Marilyn Christensen and Kim Christensen 6. Weekend in a Mercedes-Benz Wherever you go, enjoy your trip in luxury and style in a Mercedes-Benz. Here s your chance to pamper yourself for a weekend in the car you ve always wanted. Spoil yourself with some of the most powerful engines, luxurious interiors, and classiest designs, second to none. This is a singular experience; you will not find anything like it anywhere else. You will also receive a Mercedes-Benz hat, key chain, and pen. Valid until December 31, Choice of days and vehicle will be mutually agreed upon by bidder and Mercedes-Benz USA. Vehicle must be picked up and returned to Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in Rosemont, Illinois. Prior to loan, bidder must provide a valid driver s license. Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to cancel the loan based on driving record. Value: $500 Donated by: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Central Region)

4 7. Chicago Weekend Getaway for Two! Experience a complete Chicago weekend! It all starts with a chauffeured car to deliver you from your driveway to a two-night stay at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel. Then, two of Chicago s best museums: the Museum of Science and Industry and the Field Museum. Next, a tough choice classic Chicago at Atwood Café or the elegant Fleming s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Your evening ends with a show: head to Symphony Hall for a Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert or take in a dazzling performance by Chicago Opera Theater at Harris Theater! It s all yours! Metropolitan Limousine gift certificate valid until Dec. 31, 2013 and is only to be used for the hotel stay. Gratuity not included, service is based on a two hour minimum per trip. Any use of the vehicle above the scope of the gift certificate must be placed on a credit card provided by the passenger.radisson Blue Aqua Hotel two night stay valid until one year from date of issuance. Certificate only valid with advance reservations for single or double occupancy, including taxes (excludes gratuities, incidental charges, and service charges). See certificate for more information. Museum of Science and Industry passes valid until Dec. 31, Not valid May 24-27, Aug. 30-September 2, Nov. 28-Dec. 1, and Dec , 2013, with any other offers, ticket packages, or on Illinois free days. No cash value and non-transferable. Not valid for parking, Coal Mine, Omnimax, U-505 on-board tours, or other special exhibitions or tours. Field Museum tickets valid until Sept. 9, Atwood Café certificate valid until Mar. 15, Gratuity not included. Fleming s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar two (2) $50 certificates valid until Jan. 30, Chicago Opera Theater tickets valid for 2013 season. Tickets subject to availability. Chicago Symphony Orchestra tickets valid until June 30, Two tickets on the main floor, lower balcony, or best available to a Tuesday, Thursday, Friday evening or Friday matinee Chicago Symphony Orchestra performance during the season at Symphony Center. Value: $2,102 Donated by: Radisson Blu Aqua Tower Hotel, Museum of Science and Industry, Atwood Café, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The Field Museum, Fleming s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Chicago Opera Theater

5 8. Chicago Bucket List I ve always wanted to do that! How many times have you said that? Here s your chance to actually get it on the calendar! A night at Zanies Comedy club? Check! Thrilling theatre at Theo Ubuiqe Cabaret Theatre? Done! Membership at Old Town School of Folk Music? Double Check! A year of movies at Gene Siskel Film Center? Fin! Paddle the Chicago River with Chicago River Canoe and Kayak? Oh yeah! Smell the flowers at Chicago Botanic Garden? Sniff-sniff! Learn the harp with pro harpist Janelle Lake? Why not! Get your own barrel of whiskey and gin at Few Spirit s Master Distiller? Sip-sip! Enjoy a custom cake from Simply Sweet Creations! Yum-yum! Grab four friends for Northwestern Wildcats football game? Grrrrr! Zanies Comedy Nite Club tickets valid until 4/30/14. Reservations required. Not valid for resale. Bearer must be 21 or older. Minimum table purchase required. Not valid Saturdays and special shows. Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre tickets valid 6/1/13-7/14/13. Old Town School of Folk Music membership certificate must be used (new membership activated) by 4/13/14 or it becomes invalid. Gene Siskel Film Center membership is valid until one (1) year from date of activation. Chicago River Canoe and Kayak certificate has no expiration date. Chicago Botanic Garden certificate valid until 4/13/14. Harp lesson limited to 60 min. and must be scheduled by phone or in advance and claimed by 1/1/14. Few Spirits certificate holder must be 21 or older. The tour itself is for one of Few Spirits scheduled tours. The barrel itself and the spirits within are not included. Simply Sweet Creations valid until 12/1/13. Must be used at one (1) time (for a single order); any unused amount will be forfeited. Does not include tax and delivery. Cannot be used in conjunction with another sale. Subject to availability; at least three (3) weeks notice is required. Northwestern Wildcats certificate valid for 2013 non-conference football game at Ryan Field. The certificate for tickets must be redeemed at the Wildcat Ticket Office, is not redeemable on the day of the game, and is non-transferable. Must be redeemed after August 1, Value: $1,165 (Chicago Bucket List - continued) Donated by: Zanies Comedy Nite Club; Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre; Old Town School of Folk Music; Gene Siskel Movie Center; Chicago River Canoe and Kayak; Chicago Botanic Garden; Northwestern University Athletics; Few Spirits, LLC; Janelle Lake, professional harpist; Ensemble Español American Spanish Dance and Music Festival; Simply Sweet Creations, LLC

6 9. Here Comes the Sun: Five-Day Stay in Mexico Relajarse en la comodidad durante su estancia de cinco días en el Corazon de Villa en Sayulita. Lean back and watch the surf wash across the beach just beyond the terrace on a lazy afternoon. In the evening, admire the starlight reflecting off the water. For five days, the blue skies and shimmering waters of Mexico are yours. In addition to a master suite with sliding glass doors that lead to the terrace, the luxurious accommodations at Villa Corazon include a well-appointed kitchen, an outdoor grill, a Jacuzzi, and beautiful furnishings throughout. This is where you belong. Valid until December 31, Dates based on availability to be discussed with owner. Value: $2,400 Donated by: Martha and Larry Casazza 10. Buckle Up Punk! Lights, Camera, Action! Ever wanted to be part of a feature film? Curious about how an independent film is created? Instituto has your exclusive shot to be on the silver screen! Buckle Up Punk is a film under production in Chicago, produced by Latina/o film makers and starring Latina/o actors, including Instituto staff members. Buckle Up Punk! Lights, Camera, Action! includes: day on the set for you and a guest; a speaking role as a featured extra; Buckle Up Punk! poster signed by cast; Polaroid of you with cast and crew; DVD of final film signed by the director; and, admission for two (2) to the wrap party. This is an experience you won t soon forget! The fair market value of Buckle Up Punk is approximately $500. Value: Priceless Donated by: Buckle Up Punk, LLC