The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts’ June 7, 2008 gala,

“Shakin’ Up the Standards,” is holding true to its theme with four,

never-before-offered auction experiences!

Come Fly With Me

As the hosts of this once in a lifetime event, your evening opens in high-style with a custom,

private helicopter tour of our beautiful Milwaukee skyline, after which you will be flown directly to the Wilson Center to meet 50 of your closest friends! Here’s the scene: your guests will be valet parked and awaiting your entrance in the Dawes Studio Theater, which will be transformed by the floral artistry of Gregory Leyba. You’ll enjoy fabulous heavy hors d'oeuvres, while jazz pianist Luke Edgewood entertains. Depending upon the night you pick, your fortunate group will be treated to a private performance (which includes a meet and greet) by Phantom’s Leading Ladies on September 24 or Steve March Tormé on October 15. The lucky hosts will depart as stylishly as they arrived–in a sleek, 2009 Jaguar XF that’s theirs for the remainder of the week!

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Once Upon A Dream

Host an exclusive dinner party for 10 in your home. The guests will be spoiled with deluxe limousine service while Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Chef Partner Dustin Green prepares a five-course epicurean experience including special wine pairings for each course. The table will be adorned with an inspired floral centerpiece by Gregory Leyba, and complemented by Swarovski-jeweled accents. The hostess will sparkle too, after her personal shopping spree worth $1,000 at GIGI of Mequon. While dining, delight in the romantic music provided by select Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra members. The finale for this package happens on a second evening, where at the season premier of the Milwaukee Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty, you will all receive a backstage tour, a meet and greet with dancers, and an up close look at the opulent costumes and dramatic scenery!

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In The Mood

Nothing will get 10 very lucky football fans in the mood for a Packers game like road tripping to Green Bay in a luxurious custom coach line bus! Local top-chefs Joe and Jennifer Bartolotta will prepare and serve gourmet appetizers while you take it easy in butter-soft leather captain’s chairs and catch up on pre-game stats on plasma screen satellite TVs. New Packers President Mark Murphy will greet you upon your arrival at Lambeau Field, and join your gourmand’s delight tailgate party. Field passes will get you up close and personal to the pre-game warm-up, after which you’re off to a luxury suite to watch the game. Celebrate the Packers victory on the ride home with cocktails and their award-winning, specialty desserts. Game Date: Sunday, October 19, 2008 vs. Indianapolis Colts

Summertime

Here’s the pitch: you and five friends limo to the ballpark (Miller Park, that is), a little early for a few appointments before watching your Milwaukee Brewers take on rival Chicago Cubs. First, you’ll meet up with Brewer Pitching Coach Mike Maddux (schedule permitting), who will have autographed baseballs and mementos for everyone to take home. Next, you’ll make your way up to the brand new, private Metavante Club, where you’ll dine in style while enjoying the best panoramic view of the field. Plan for a little time to make the trek down to your seats, which truly are what every die-hard baseball fan dreams for: 7th row, right in front of the “on deck” circle! How great is that? The evening ends as carefree as it began–with the limo dropping each of you at your doorstep.

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Auction Donors: Argosy, LTD., Bartolotta's, Christine and Craig Baumann, Branko's Limousine Service, Luke Edgewood, Elm-Brook Limousine Service, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, GIGI of Mequon, Gracious Events, Green Bay Packers, Gregory and Company, Jenkins Jaguar, Keehn's Valet Parking and Limo Coach Service, Milwaukee Ballet, Milwaukee Brewers, Poblocki Sign Co., Rehorst Premium Milwaukee Vodka and Gin, Sheila and Tom Savio, W.O.W. Distributing Co., and WW Helicopters.

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Black Tie. $400 per person. To make a reservation, become a table captain, or a sponsor, please contact Kara Roeming at 262-373-5029 or kroeming@wilson-center.com.