Chamber Music Gala

Chamber Music Charleston Gala

CMC Gala

Governor Thomas Bennett House, Circa 1825

69 Barre Street, Downtown Charleston

Friday, October 1, 2010 at 6:30pm

BLACK TIE

Live Chamber Music Performance - Gourmet Food & Wine - Live Auction - VIP Reception for Sponsors

Tickets: $100 each

proceeds benefit Chamber Music Charleston's Intermezzo Concert Series, a new initiative to bring chamber music to hospitals, nursing homes and retirement facilities

Live Auction Items!

	1. Chamber Music Charleston House Concert Value: $1,600 Enjoy your own private Chamber Music Charleston performance for 30 of your guests in your home or location of choice. CMC Director Sandra Nikolajevs will work with you to create a special hour long concert. Restrictions: Blackout dates apply (when musicians are already contracted for other performances) Donated by Chamber Music Charleston
	2. Governor Thomas Bennett House Value: $3,500 This beautiful mansion, circa 1825, will be all yours for the afternoon or evening. Ideal for an elegant wedding reception, anniversary party, birthday party, or any celebration of high bidder's choice. Restrictions apply. Donated by Roper St. Francis Healthcare and the Gov. Thomas Bennett House
	3. Patio Party for 30 at Mellow Mushroom Mt. Pleasant Value: $1,000 Celebrate your special occasion with a private patio party at Mellow Mushroom in Mt. Pleasant! Appetizers, specialty pizza pies, wine, beer, and live music. Perfect for corporate Christmas parties, an office party, childrens birthday parties, celebration with friends, anniversary party and much, much more! Valid Sunday to Wednesday Donated by Mellow Mushroom - Mt. Pleasant
	4. Customized Case of Wine Value: $1,200 Photo or portrait of pet, child, grandchild or donor's choice of anything special on each bottle. Donated by Debra McKinley
	5. Eat Play Stay Package Value: $900 Golfing for 4 at Snee Farm, 2 nights at the Marriott Residence Inn on IOP Connector and $100 gift certificate for dinner. Donated by Snee Farm Golf Course and Marriott Residence Inn, Mt. Pleasant
	6. Week-long Colorado Getaway Value: $3,000 Enjoy a seven night stay at "Miles Behind Log Home," a beautiful private home surrounded by National Forest. Great getaways happen at this custom log cabin which rests on 40 acres and is located 80 miles west of Denver, Colorado, 7 miles from the town of Winter Park and 9 miles from Winter Park Ski Resort. The 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom log home sleeps 9 and includes a wood burning fireplace, pool table and hot tub. Enjoy downhill skiing, cross country skiing and snowshoing in the winter; hiking, biking, fishing, river rafting in the summer and gorgeous golden leaves of the aspen in the fall. Restrictions: Based on availability Donated by Dr. and Mrs. Harry and Jane Drabkin
	7. "Fall Kaleidescope": Original Painting by Susan Colwell Value: $5,000 One-of-a-kind painting from one of the Lowcounry's premier artists. Susan's paintings show locally at Freshfields Village as well as in galleries throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia. More information is available at susancolwellart.com. Donated by Susan Colwell
	8. RiverDogs Package Value: $1,000 4 box seats for individual game in 2011 season and honorary Bat Boy for a game (ages 7 - 12). Child gets to meet with the team in the dugout before the game, be recognized on the field, and get bats for the players during the game. Donated by the Charleston RiverDogs
	9. Diamond Necklace Value: $2,500 Beautiful diamond necklace donated by Harrison Newsome Jewlers in Belle Hall, Mt. Pleasant. You will want to wear this stunning necklace whenever you go out for a special occasion! Donated by Harrison Newsome Jewelers
	10. Le Cordon Bleu Paris 5-Night Adventure with Airfare for 2 Suggested Retail Value: $12,000 Le Cordon Bleu Paris - Enjoy the Le Cordon Bleu culinary experiences for (2) "In Honor of Julia Child". Founded in Paris in 1895, Le Cordon Bleu has acquired an international reputation built on excellence in culinary and hospitality education. In addition to culinary and management programs, Le Cordon Bleu has expanded its activities to include a range of short courses for those with a passion for the culinary arts. Valid one year from date of purchase, subject to availability. Participants must be age 18 or over. In Honor of Julia Child - This six-hour demonstration and workshop features techniques that Julia Child used during her time at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and in Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Julia Child became an American celebrity chef after graduating from Le Cordon Bleu Paris in 1951. Julia Child was one of the first women to introduce the French culinary techniques taught at Le Cordon Bleu to the American public, through TV emissions and many publications. Courses are translated in English and take place on selected Saturdays from 8:30am-3:30pm. Hyatt Regency Paris Madeleine - Enjoy a five-night stay at this 4-star property three blocks northwest of the Church of the Madeleine. The hotel is clearly different from the usual run of American chain hotels and even offers a minor Asian flair to its design. Occupying a century-old town house with five floors, it manages to create a distinct atmosphere. This boutique property was designed with the high-end business and luxury traveler in mind and has got what it takes to be among the city's finest with an excellent location and elegant accommodations. Valid one year from date of purchase, subject to availability. American Airlines This package includes round-trip coach class service for (2) from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States or Canada to anywhere American Airlines flies in Europe, subject to availability. Upgrade pricing is available. Coach class airfare may be upgraded to first class airfare by calling 877-544-8555. A minimum of 21 days advance booking is required as is a Saturday night stay. Flights will not accrue AAdvantage miles. Miles cannot be utilized to upgrade these coach class certificates to a higher level of service. The certificates will have a one-year expiration date from the date issued and all reservations are subject to availability. The following blackout dates apply: 2010: Dec 17-31. 2011: Jan 1-4; Dec 16-31. Any airport departure taxes, fees or fuel surcharges (if charged) are the responsibility of the purchaser. Ground transportation is not included in this package. Travel is valid 12 months from date of purchase. Reservations are subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All packages have a no refund policy. Suggested retail value is calculated using tariff air rates and rack room rates.