SEASON 37
SPOTLIGHT BALL
AUCTION
SILENT AUCTION
LOT 1
VALUE: $4,000
LOT 2
VALUE: $668
Sunny Scottsdale Opening Bid: $2,000 Buy it now: $5,000 Bid Increments: $500 Courtesy of Sarah J. Nolan
Dine ‘n Dance Opening Bid: $350 Buy it now: $750 Bid Increments: $50 Courtesy of Lettuce Entertain You and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Spend seven glorious nights in sunny Arizona, in a three-bedroom penthouse located at The Mark across the street from the Hotel Valley Ho in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. This condo is curated by designer Julia Buckingham and was featured last month in LUXE magazine. The master has a king bed and the two other ensuite bedrooms have queen beds; this package can serve up to three couples. Relax in style with access to the rooftop pool, room service from the Valley Ho and access to the hot Valley Ho pool and outdoor tiki bar. And it gets better: Your foursome will enjoy a round of golf at the exclusive Silverleaf Club. This Tom Weiskopf–designed masterpiece is sure to challenge and thrill you while you absorb the breathtaking scenery.
Chicago has a wide array of great dining — here’s your chance to enjoy some delicious treats at Osteria Via Stato, Nacional 27, Bub City, Hub 51 and burgers for a year at M Burger! This package also offers the opportunity to take in a performance by our talented, worldrenowned Hubbard Street dancers.
Includes: • Seven nights in a three-bedroom penthouse in Scottsdale, AZ • Round of golf for four at Silverleaf Club Restrictions: • Dates to be mutually agreed upon, with the exception of President’s Day weekend, Christmas, New Year’s and Thanksgiving
Includes: • $100 certificate to Osteria Via Stato • $100 certificate to Nacional 27 • $75 certificate to Bub City • $75 certificate to Hub 51 • 12 certificates of $10 each to M Burger • Two tickets to a Hubbard Street Dance Chicago performance
LOT 3
VALUE: $1,470
My Kind of Town! Opening Bid: $750 Buy it now: $1,800 Bid Increments: $100 Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, Neiman Marcus, Kate Schostok, Sara Albrecht, and Lookingglass Theatre Experience the wonderful dining, entertainment and luxury accomodations our city has to offer with a one-night stay in a Deluxe Room at the fabulous Ritz-Carlton Chicago Hotel. Satisfy your palate with breakfast for two at deca Restaurant + Bar, lunch for four at Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue’s Mariposa, dinner for two at Sepia, and dinner for two at Luxbar. Then take in Chicago’s culture with six passes to the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and two tickets to Lookingglass Theatre’s production of Moby Dick.
$ 9.95
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Includes: • One night stay in a Deluxe Room plus overnight parking at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago Hotel • Breakfast for 2 at deca Restaurant + Bar • Lunch for 4 at Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue’s Mariposa restaurant • Dinner for 2 at Luxbar • Dinner for 2 at Sepia • Passes for 6 to the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago • Two tickets to Lookingglass Theatre’s production of Moby Dick Restrictions: • Reservations at the Ritz-Carlton must be made 3 weeks in advance and may be utilized any day of the week, based upon availability, before June 1, 2016 • Brunch at deca may not exceed $100, including tax and gratuity but excluding alcohol • Dinner at Sepia expires June 1, 2016 • Tickets to Lookingglass Theatre’s production of Moby Dick can be used from June 10–August 9, 2015
LOT 4
VALUE: $5,000
LOT 6
VALUE: $1,048
Romance at CopperWynd Opening Bid: $2,500 Buy it now: $7,000 Bid Increments: $500 Courtesy of Sarah J. Nolan
Beauty and the Feast Opening Bid: $500 Buy it now: $1,200 Bid Increments: $100 Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics and Bloomingdale’s Michigan Avenue
Enjoy a romantic week for two at CopperWynd Resort and Club, an intimate, boutique-style resort that provides guests with an exceptional getaway, punctuated by dramatic views from its lofty vantage point high in the majestic McDowell Mountains where Scottsdale, AZ meets Fountain Hills. In addition to spectacular views, the resort offers luxury accommodations along with a full-service spa, sparkling swimming pools, lighted tennis courts, complete fitness center, and the awardwinning Alchemy Restaurant and Wine Bar. This package includes a Private Chef’s dinner on the view lawn, a couple’s massage, and a private tennis lesson.
Smoldering eyes, the perfect pout, flawless skin… Learn the latest make up tips and techniques at a master class with Bloomingdale’s beauty pros! After your class, you and three guests can enjoy lunch at Forty Carrots. Practice your new skills with the brushes and products you’ll take home in the MAC Ultimate Gift Box. What better way to get ready for a performance by Hubbard Street Dance Chicago?
Includes: • Seven night accomodation for four at CopperWynd Resort and Club Restrictions: • Room reservation is based on availability
LOT 5
VALUE: $4,078
Lollapalooza in Luxury Opening Bid: $2,000 Buy it now: $4,500 Bid Increments: $250 Courtesy of C3 Presents and ACME Hotel Company C3 Presents VIP privileges at Lollapalooza aren’t available to the general public — so forget about looking elsewhere for the exclusive access this package provides. Enjoy international superstars Paul McCartney, Metallica, Florence + the Machine, Sam Smith and dozens more in a relaxed setting — even take a break when you need one in the Lollapalooza mini spa. Make the ACME Hotel Company your home base for the weekend. If you appreciate an eye for design and dig a high-tech vibe, you’ll feel right at home in this hip hotel. Includes: • Two VIP passes to the July 31–August 2 music festival in Grant Park • Access to the VIP amenities including unlimited access to Lolla Lounge North and South, complimentary beer, wine, water and specialty beverages, air-conditioned restrooms and viewing platforms with premium sightlines • Access to the Lollapalooza mini spa • Two-night stay at ACME Hotel Company Restrictions: • No side-stage or backstage access • You must send your name and email address to the event organizer; redemption instructions will be provided at a later date • Valid only for Lollapalooza 2015 • Not for resale • ACME Hotel Company stay does not include incidentals and must be used by April 30, 2016 • Advanced reservations are necessary • Not redeemable for cash and non-transferable
Includes: • MAC ultimate gift box • Beauty master class at Bloomingdale’s • Lunch at Forty Carrots • Two tickets to a Hubbard Street Dance Chicago performance Restrictions: • Beauty Master class valid before December 31, 2015
LOT 7
VALUE: PRICELESS
Andy Cohen Live! Opening Bid: $250 Buy it now: $1,000 Bid Increments: $50 Courtesy of Andy Cohen Join Bravo TV star Andy Cohen with tickets to Watch What Happens Live in Manhattan at the Bravo Clubhouse in SoHo! Includes: • Two tickets to Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen Restrictions: • Winner will attend Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on a mutually agreed upon date
LOT 8
VALUE: $2,275
Denim and Dining Opening Bid: $1,000 Buy it now: $2,750 Bid Increments: $150 Courtesy of The Denim Lounge and Chef Freddy Spend the day having fun with a group of friends. Start the day off with your shopping party at the Denim Lounge, nestled in Chicago’s cozy Roscoe Village neighborhood. Then head over to Chef Freddy for a lesson in cooking and some fine cuisine! Includes: • Shopping party for 15 people at The Denim Lounge • Complimentary pair of jeans for the host • Cooking class and dinner for 12 with Chef Freddy
LOT 9
VALUE: $3,410
LOT 11
VALUE: $3,000
5 Star Décor and Dinner Opening Bid: $1,500 Buy it now: $4,000 Bid Increments: $200 Courtesy of Blue Plate Catering, Alyssa Rapp and Hal Morris, Catherine Bremer, and Phil Cooper and Kehoe Designs
LA Experience with Hubbard Street Opening Bid: $1,500 Buy it now: $4,000 Bid Increments: $250 Courtesy of Chateau Marmont, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, The Second City, LA Music Center, and Southwest Airlines
Show off your beautiful table décor from tonight’s Spotlight Ball designer, Kehoe Designs, and enjoy a catered dinner from Blue Plate. The evening gets even better with some fine wine selections to complement your delicious meal and splendid surroundings. You’ll feel like you’re in a five-star restaurant!
You will fly Southwest to one of the world’s most exciting cities: Los Angeles. Once there, your address will be 8221 Sunset Boulevard — the incredible Chateau Marmont. This landmark hotel, designed to evoke the vibe of a French chateau, and located just minutes from Rodeo Drive, is a legendary getaway. And if you’re able to travel November 6–8, you’ll get complimentary tickets to see Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and The Second City bring their ingenious collaboration, The Art of Falling, to The LA Music Center’s Ahmanson Theatre — the West Coast premiere of this beloved show that’s lively, charming and adorably absurd.
Includes: • Catered dinner for 8 by Blue Plate Catering • One bottle of Encendido 2012 Malbec and one bottle of 2012 Cabernet Franc, both in limited production • 14 bottle horizontal selection of WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Noir • Table setting and décor package includes: votives, napkins, mirrored floral vessels, candles and napkin rings Restrictions: • Catered dinner expires on June 1, 2016 • Must place request for a specific month and catering team will suggest a date • Catered dinner offer valid Monday through Thursday (limited Fridays and Saturdays)
LOT 10
VALUE: $4,138
Charming Charleston Opening Bid: $2,100 Buy it now: $4,900 Bid Increments: $500 Courtesy of Ellis and Sally Regenbogen and United Airlines An elegant and relaxing week on Daniel Island in Charleston, South Carolina, will leave you — and up to seven guests — fully refreshed and recharged. Kick off your shoes and walk the beloved island’s beaches or play a round of golf by day and, come nightfall, lay in peace and quiet under star-studded skies. Package also includes roundtrip airfare for two from United Airlines. Includes: • Three-night stay in a four-bedroom Club Cottage at Daniel Island Club • One round of golf • $50 Club Credit to be used in one of the four restaurants on the property • Roundtrip economy airfare for two Restrictions: • Blackout dates apply
Includes: • A weekend getaway in a premiere, one-bedroom suite at the Chateau Marmont Hotel • Roundtrip Southwest Airlines airfare for two • Two tickets and a backstage tour at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s performance of The Art of Falling at LA Music Center’s Ahmanson Theatre Restrictions: • Southwest airfare expires July 1, 2016 • Winner must contact a Reservations Agent to select travel dates • Stay at Chateau Marmont expires March 2016 • Tickets to Hubbard Street performance valid November 6–8 only • Not redeemable for cash and non-transferable
LOT 12
VALUE: $700
First-Rate Fun in The Second City Opening Bid: $350 Buy it now: $900 Bid Increments: $50 Courtesy of The Second City There’s no place like The Second City, Chicago’s prolific and influential home for improv and sketch comedy. This package offers a unique opportunity to enjoy it to its fullest: Watch what’s onstage, sneak a peek backstage, and learn how to take the stage yourself. Includes: • Two complimentary tickets to The Second City Mainstage • Two complimentary tickets to The Second City e.t.c. • Two complimentary tickets to UP Comedy Club • A backstage tour of The Second City’s legendary theater on Wells Street • The Second City swag bag including merchandise and books • One 8-week adult class OR one 14-week youth and teen class at The Second City Training Center • An exclusive invitation to attend one rehearsal of the remount of The Art of Falling in 2016 Restrictions: • Tickets expire June 2016 • Class offer expires May 1, 2016 and may not be applied to summer camps • Adult classes are for students ages 19 and older only • Youth and teen classes are available for students ages 4–18 • Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis • Must contact The Second City to arrange rehearsal attendance
LOT 13
VALUE: $1,500
Sox Appeal Opening Bid: $750 Buy it now: $2,000 Bid Increments: $200 Courtesy of Les Coney Watch your 2015 White Sox take the diamond with eleven of your best buds. This year’s squad led by Jose, Alexei, Chris, Jeff, Melky and Avi are sure to give you an exciting time time at the ole ballpark. Includes: • 12 tickets to Chicago White Sox game, 7/19/2015 at 1:10pm; includes food and beverage for 12 along with 3 parking passes
LOT 14
VALUE: $3,600
Choose Your Destination Opening Bid: $1,500 Buy it now: $4,500 Bid Increments: $200 Courtesy of United Airlines You choose where you go while we make sure you go in comfort. Fly United with two Business Class seats to Hawaii, Costa Rica or anywhere else that strikes your fancy in the contiguous United States. A great start to that perfect vacation you’ve been talking and dreaming about! Includes: • Two roundtrip Business Class seats to Hawaii, Costa Rica or anywhere in the contiguous United States
LOT 15
LOT 16
VALUE: $5,908
Chicago Staycation Opening Bid: $2,500 Buy it now: $7,500 Bid Increments: $500 Courtesy of The Langham Hotel, Soho House Chicago, Perillo, Urban Oasis, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Architect Frank Lloyd Wright once predicted that “Chicago will be the most beautiful great city left in the world.” Actress Sarah Bernhardt adored Chicago, calling it “the pulse of America.” Rediscover your love for our vibrant hometown by slipping away for two nights of luxury at The Langham Hotel. Enjoy a night out on the town in your chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce with dinner at Soho House Chicago before a Hubbard Street performance. Finish the weekend with a relaxing massage at Urban Oasis. Includes: • Two night stay and breakfast for 2 at The Langham Hotel • Dinner at the Chicken Shop at Soho House Chicago • Chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce for one night • One 60-minute massage at Urban Oasis • Two tickets to a Hubbard Street Dance Chicago performance Restrictions: • Chauffeur available for a mutually agreed upon date from 6pm to 12am • Chauffeur pick up and drop off to be within 20 mile radius of downtown Chicago • Experience expires in one year • Massage gift certificate expires on June 1, 2016
VALUE: PRICELESS
Schooled by Hubbard Street Opening Bid: $1,500 Buy it now: $2,500 Bid Increments: $250 Courtesy of Hubbard Street 2 A Hubbard Street 2 (HS2) Dance Informance blends a dynamic performance with educational insights into dance styles, choreography, technique and technical stage elements. This engaging 60-minute exploration of the many facets of dance is led by HS2 Director Terence Marling. A special gift to give to the school that is closest to your heart. Please see the minimum requirements listed below under “Restrictions” for a Dance Informance in your school. Includes: • One (1) HS2 Dance Informance at the school of your choice (60 minutes in duration) Restrictions: • Floor surface must be smooth and clean (no concrete floor; tile must be laid over concrete or carpet) • The Dance Informance can be held in an auditorium, dance studio or gymnasium; The performance area must be a minimum of 30’ wide x 25’ deep • The school must be within a 30-mile radius of downtown Chicago
LOT 17
VALUE: $5,000
Picture Perfect! Opening Bid: $2,500 Buy it now: $6,000 Bid Increments: $500 Courtesy of Bob Coscarelli Photography Capture a moment in time with this one-hour portrait photography session with the talented Bob Coscarelli. Bob’s photographic vision personifies modern verve and his collaborative style creates an atmosphere of congenial fun and professionalism, with an emphasis on the details that matter. Includes: • One-hour session of portrait photography to be shot at a location TBD • Includes one 13” x 19”, museum-quality and archival print Restrictions: • Expires August 1, 2015
LOT 18
VALUE: $1,000
Mott Street Party Opening Bid: $500 Buy it now: $1,500 Bid Increments: $100 Courtesy of Sarah J. Nolan and Mott Street
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Nominated for Best New Restaurant in America by Bon Appetit Magazine, Mott Street is the perfect location for you and 11 of your friends to enjoy a patio party. You and your guests will each be treated to two custom cocktails, a spread of appetizers from the kitchen, and a roast-your-own s’mores station. Includes: • Patio party for twelve • Two custom cocktails per guest • Appetizers and s’mores Restrictions: • Date to be mutually agreed upon by donor and winner
LOT 19
VALUE: PRICELESS
A View from the Wings Opening Bid: $500 Buy it now: Six packages available at $1,000 each Bid Increments: $100 Courtesy of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago This unique opportunity is back by popular demand! Bring a guest to see Hubbard Street as only a select few ever do: from right on the Harris Theater stage itself, just feet away from the performance. Your special seating in the wings will bring you right into the middle of the action, the set and costume changes, and the inspiring camaraderie of our world-class company of artists, for a night you’ll never forget. Only six packages are available, so sign up now! Includes: • Each package includes two tickets to watch a Hubbard Street performance from backstage Restrictions: • Participants must be 15 years of age or older (participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult guardian) • Performance date to be mutually agreed upon between Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and the winning bidder, six weeks in advance of the program • Availability limited to Hubbard Street’s scheduled 2015–16 season performance dates at the Harris Theater
LOT 20
HUBBARD STREET SEASON SUBSCRIPTION
VALUE: $1,200
Intro Chicago Opening Bid: $600 Buy it now: $1,500 Bid Increments: $100 Courtesy of Lettuce Entertain You Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to dine at Lettuce Entertain You’s hottest new restaurant, Intro Chicago. The winner will receive a dining subscription to this rotating-chef restaurant, experiencing meals and wine pairings from four unique chefs for each season of the year. Includes: • Dinner for two with wine pairings for four unique chefs from each season
Season 38 includes a full evening of William Forsythe, a U.S. company premiere by Crystal Pite, and the return of our groundbreaking collaboration with The Second City, only at the Harris Theater. A Season 38 subscription includes: FALL SERIES A full evening devoted to one of the world’s foremost choreographers, William Forsythe, opens Season 38 with a bang. This program features One Flat Thing, reproduced; the return of Quintett; and the first U.S. production of N.N.N.N. October 15–18, 2015 WINTER SERIES Crystal Pite brings the U.S. company premiere of Solo Echo to Hubbard Street, alongside the Harris Theater debut of Waxing Moon by Robyn Mineko Williams, and a world premiere by returning company dancer and choreographer Penny Saunders. December 10–13, 2015 SPRING SERIES Innovative choreography and repertory favorites from recent seasons at Hubbard Street include The Impossible by Alejandro Cerrudo, I am Mister B by Gustavo Ramírez Sansano, and a world premiere by Hubbard Street Rehearsal Director Lucas Crandall. March 17–20, 2016 SUMMER SERIES It’s the triumphant return of the most critically-acclaimed theatrical event of 2014: Hubbard Street + The Second City’s collaboration The Art of Falling! June 9–12, 2016 In addition to four seasons of thrilling dance at the best prices, Hubbard Street subscribers enjoy exclusive benefits. Subscribe tonight and guarantee yourself four nights you won’t forget. from Chicago’s international destination for dance. If you subscribe tonight, you’ll also receive these special perks: • A Hubbard Street tote bag • An invitation to attend a rehearsal viewing and reception at Hubbard Street’s studio
HOW TO BID LIVE AUCTION • Paddles for use in the Live Auction will be available at dinner tables. • Each Live Auction opening bid will be announced by the auctioneer. • The Auctioneer will recognize each bid and announce the winner. • The successful bidder accepted by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. • In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer will, at his own discretion, determine who is the successful bidder and his decision will be final.
SILENT AUCTION • The Silent Auction will begin at 6pm and end promptly at 8pm. • Item descriptions can be found in the auction catalog and at the auction display tables. • Please note minimum bids, amount of bid increments, and any special conditions or restrictions.
WINNER INSTRUCTIONS • The checkout table, located just outside the Ballroom, will open at 9:30pm. • Payments may be made by cash, check made payable to Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Payment is required at checkout. • Winning bidders who have left the hotel before a Silent Auction has concluded will be contacted by phone. • Staff members will bring a winner notification form to the winner of each silent auction item. Please complete this form and return it to the silent auction check-out table to claim your prize. • The auction check-out table is located outside the ballroom. The check-out table will open immediately following the paddle auction and will close promptly at 9:30pm.
Bidding constitutes a commitment on the bidder’s part to remit payment to Hubbard Street Dance Chicago for any lot for which he/she submits the top bid. The highest bid for each lot will be chosen as the winning bid. In the event of a dispute, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago shall have the final discretion in determining the winning bid. All items must be claimed by June 30, 2015. Auction purchases are not tax-deductible, except for the portion of the purchase price that exceeds the lot’s estimated fair market value. Values are ascribed by the donor. Taxes and consumer-related charges are the sole responsibility of the prize winners. Prizes are not transferable, cannot be redeemed for cash, and are subject to all restrictions on their availability. Purchasers and participants are required to hold Hubbard Street Dance Chicago harmless from any accident or injury arising from the use of prize items or trips. Hubbard Street Dance Chicago reserves the right to alter or withdraw any lot on the day of the event. Proceeds from the auction benefit Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.
LIVE AUCTION
LOT 1 VALUE: $10,000
LOT 2 VALUE: $5,000
Seabourn Mediterranean Cruise
Embeya Dining Experience
Forget what you might expect from a cruise — along with everything else, as you explore the Mediterranean aboard one of Seabourn’s luxury liners. With the industry’s highest space-per-guest ratio and expert staff, you’re guaranteed a wealth of attention…or, if you prefer, none at all.
Embeya Restaurant offers a rare opportunity to host a five-course tasting dinner for six, prepared for you by Executive Chef Michael Sheerin, with a spectacular wine pairing by none other than Embeya’s Director, Attila Gyulai, right in your home.
Courtesy of Seabourn Cruises
Includes: • One seven-day Mediterranean cruise for two • Choose from a variety of destinations and routes Restrictions: • Not included: ground transfers, airfare, insurance, government taxes or any personal shipboard expenses • Non-refundable and non-transferable • No extensions • You must call to book the cruise and redeem the award
Courtesy of Embeya Restaurant
Includes: • Five-course dinner for six in the winner’s home along with a wine pairing by Attila Gyulai
LOT 3 VALUE: $15,000 Park City Getaway Courtesy of Sarah J. Nolan
A luxurious and elegant, private week in Park City, Utah is the vacation of a lifetime — whether you choose a wintertime getaway including a candlelit dinner for six, or a summertime adventure including golf for four on the Pete Dye Canyon Course. Gorgeous Deer Valley and mountain views invite you to explore the great outdoors…or simply curl up with a good book. Includes: • Seven-night accomodation for 14 in a 7,000 square foot home with seven bedrooms including two masters, and five full baths • Deluxe amentities: a hot tub, steam room, dry sauna, and lower-level recreation area including a pool table, a bar and a spacious movie theater • Spectacular views of Deer Valley, Park City Mountain and the Utah Olympic Park; access to the Promontory Ranch Club featuring a health club, pool and tennis courts • In winter, the homeowner will provide a private chef for one special candlelit dinner for six, with wine pairings selected from the home’s cellar • In summer, winner may choose between a private dinner and a round of golf for four on the Pete Dye Canyon Course Restrictions: • Monday-through-Monday stays only and subject to availability, on dates mutually agreed-upon by donor and winner • Not available over Christmas, New Year’s Eve, President’s Day weekend, or during the Sundance Film Festival