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- DianneT - 08-11-2002 21st Annual Detroit International Wine Auction Benefits College for Creative Studies What: Winemaker Dinner: Friday, October 18 at Tribute Restaurant in Farmington Hills Wine Auction Gala: Saturday, October 19 at Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center Who: Honorary Chair: Larry Maguire, President and CEO of Far Niente Winery Auction Chairs: Sandra and Jim Vandenberghe Auctioneer: Fritz Hatton Background: The Detroit International Wine Auction benefits scholarships and community programs at the College for Creative Studies. Last year’s event grossed approximately $500,000. Tickets: Winemaker Dinner: $300 (included in Benefactor ticket price) Wine Auction Gala: $300 - $1,000 Details Winemaker Dinner: Friday, October 18, 7 p.m. at Tribute Restaurant in Farmington Hills This evening provides a rare opportunity to dine in an intimate setting with Honorary Chair Larry Maguire. Guests have the opportunity to purchase selected lots during a silent auction before dinner and a live auction during dinner. A delightful dinner at Tribute, prepared by Chef Takashi Yagihashi, will be complemented by some of Mr. Maguire’s favorite Far Niente wines. This event is limited to 100 people, with priority ticketing at the benefactor and patron levels. Wine Auction Gala: Saturday, October 19 at Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center Three events in one single evening bring new tastes and to discover new tastes and bid on unique items including travel packages and original works of art. Honorary Chair's Wine Reception Date: Saturday, October 19 Time: 5 p.m. Location: Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center Cost: $200 per person (included in auction ticket price at the benefactor level) Attire: Black Tie Description: The Honorary Chair’s Reception allows guests the chance to hear Mr. Maguire describe some of his favorite wines in a casual setting. This private tasting event immediately precedes the main auction. Wine Auction Date: Saturday, October 19 Time: 6 p.m. Attire: Black Tie Description: The wine auction features both silent and live auction items featuring an array of wine lots plus, non-wine lots such as dinners, travel packages and unique work of art created by CCS students, faculty and alumni. The silent auction begins at 6 p.m. and closes in segments until 10 p.m. During this time, the Rare Wine Bar will offer wine samples priced from $10 - $80 per 3-ounce taste. The dinner wine offerings will be described during the course of the meal. Afterglow Date: Saturday, October 19th Time: Immediately Following Live Auction Location: Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center Cost: $100/person (included in auction ticket price at the benefactor and patron levels) Attire: Black Tie Description: Mr. Maguire will close the evening with a small party featuring port and rare wines in a riverfront suite at the Renaissance Center. Ticket information: 313-664-7461 email: kmitchell@ccscad.edu College for Creative Studies website: www.ccscad.edu [This message has been edited by DianneT (edited 08-11-2002).] [This message has been edited by DianneT (edited 08-11-2002).] |