Hours:
Tues-Sat 11am-5pm
Thurs 11am-7:30pm
Admission is free

In the Realms of the Unreal
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Cocktails: 6:30pm, Dinner: 7:30pm
Architectural Artifacts

Live Auction Items

Deluxe Mayan Vacation
You and your guest will enjoy four days and three nights of high standards and attentive personal service in your luxurious master suite at Hotel El Meson del Marques in Valladolid, Yucatan, Mexico, very close to the world famous ruins of Chichen Itza, before heading off to Cancun for three nights at the Blue Bay Getaway & Spa in your oceanfront suite. Round-trip airfare for two courtesy of American Airlines included.
Donated by John & Dorianne Venator.

Super Bowl XLII Preview Party for Two
Playboy’s parties attract the hottest celebrities, sports stars and of course beautiful women. Be the envy of your friends with two exclusive VIP Passes to the Super Bowl party, where you will mingle with Playmates, celebrities and superstar athletes! It all takes place Saturday, February 2, 2008, in Phoenix, AZ. Donated by the Playboy Foundation.

Original Artwork by Lonnie Holley
“Too Sporty at the Cross,” height: 38”, width: 32”, depth: 16”. Created while working as an artist-in-residence at Intuit, Lonnie says, “I did this piece for the people that have been in accidents or even killed getting from point A to Z.” Donated by the artist.

Captured by Patty Carroll!
Specializing in the fantasies of American culture, Patty Carroll’s photographs have appeared in many publications and museums. Currently, she teaches photography and digital photography at Columbia College and at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her latest body of work incorporates photos of people holding a 3D object. Let her personalize this portrait for you!
Donated by the artist.

“The End,” a Painting by Jeffrey Reed
An 84” x 46” acrylic on canvas by Jeffrey Reed, a former Chicagoan, done in 1989. Reed, as an emerging young African-American painter, was recognized as a very accomplished artist by a number of publications, including the Chicago Reader. Reed has had several solo exhibitions and has been part of various group exhibitions. Reed now resides in New York City, where he has received several favorable reviews of his work.
Donated by John & Dorianne Venator.

Roger Brown, “Cathedrals of Space,” 1983
Color lithograph and silk screen composition 40” x 30 1/16”, Arches 88 Edition 43/65.
Donated by Phyllis Kind Gallery.

Silent Auction Items

Accessories

Calocho Evening Bag
A 5 1/2” x 12” black silk evening bag hand-painted with lovely orange monarch butterflies that includes an elegant beaded handle or can be carried as a trendy clutch. Created by a leading Mexican designer, Calocho. These collectible, limited edition bags are sold in exclusive boutiques and specialty stores across the U.S., Mexico, Latin America and Europe. Signed and numbered, 06 of 50.
View Calocho's website here.
Donated by John and Dorianne Venator.

Bakelite Necklace
Necklace of bakelite charms of Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,given as a premium with each Kool Aid packet. Dated: Pre World War II.
Created and donated by Paula Addington.

Necklace
Original beaded design.
Created and donated by Paula Addington.

Fabulous Finery Just Pour Vous!
Charcoal gray baby alpaca and silk knit ruana wrap is softer than cashmere, warmer than wool and perfect for all ages and sizes.
Donated by designer Kathy Ellis.

Fabulous Finery Redux!
Fuchsia baby alpaca and silk knit ruana wrap is light as a feather, washable and luxurious.
Donated by Kathy Ellis.

Art Objects

Handmade Face Jug
Handmade face jug by celebrated Georgia folk artist Matthew Hewell, height: 11”, width: 8”, depth: 9”.
Donated by Carrie Gilliam of American Sampler, Inc. in Georgia.

“Abstract Nude”
By “T.J.” (Tygerjymmy), a California artist who creates abstract forms from wood and has been featured on HGTV’s “Look What I Did.” Height: 22”, width: 11 1/2”, depth: 4”.
Donated by Bart Woloson of Lake Forest Antiques in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Upper Panel of a Turn of the Century Carousel
Hand-crafted by European artisans, this turn-of-the-century carousel upper panel will make a lovely headboard; 3’ tall, 9’ wide, 1’ depth.
Donated by Deborah and Martin Fishbein.

Roger Ricco Framed Photograph and Book
Framed photograph, Night Set 001 (Evening), artist-proof and an autographed copy of “Roger Ricco Night Sets: Small Events in the Studio.”

Angel with a Tear
Original sculpture by Mr. Imagination, “Angel with a Tear,” approximately 34” high.
Donated by the artist.

Roger Brown Print
Roger Brown print, “One Share Art Stock.”
Donated by Ralph Concepcion and Janet Williams.

Ceramic Plate
Dorothy Hughes ceramic plate donated by the artist; includes two sets of letterpress note cards by award-winning designer/illustrator Jan Strizek.

Original artwork by S.L. Jones, “Triple Portrait.”
The sculptures and drawings of S.L. Jones can be found in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.; and The American Folk Art Museum, New York City. His works have been shown throughout the United States, Europe and Japan.
Donated by Cheri Eisenberg.

Framed Digital Photo
“City Series #3,” 10.5” x 14” by Eugenie Johnson.
Donated by the artist.

Bottlecap Art
Figure, anonymous maker.
Donated by Cheri Eisenberg.

Art Travel / Vacation Packages

The Mirage Hotel & Casino
The Mirage, a palace of delights, is in the heart of Las Vegas where the South Seas meets Strip excitement, where soft, sunlit days give way to torrid nights. Package includes three nights and two buffet breakfasts at Cravings.
Secured by John & Dorianne Venator

Gaylord Palms: Resort Hotel & Convention Center
Set in the style and grandeur of a turn-of-the-century Florida mansion, few other places can summon such an immediate response as the atrium of this most prestigious spa in Central Florida. You and your guest will experience three nights enjoying a leading-edge fitness and health facility, and championship golf course at Falcon’s Fire.
Secured by John & Dorianne Venator.

Dining / Wine

The Parthenon
Dinner for six at The Parthenon restaurant. This boisterous Greektown favorite rates high in bang-for-buck.
Secured by John & Dorianne Venator.

Fiddlehead Wine package
Fiddlehead Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir Rose and Pinot Noir wines are passionately made from only the finest grapes, hand nurtured and cultivated and then aged to distinction. Fiddlehead produces approximately 5,000 cases of wine each year, with all of the hands-on care and attention, and personal interest in each barrel of wine that fine wine requires.
Donated by the winemaker, Kathy Joseph.

Tank Sushi
Dinner for four at this sleek, contemporary restaurant known for its creative and delicious sushi, hip bar scene and signature cocktails.
Donated by Franco Gianni and Gary Zickel.

Experiences

Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two
Blue skies ahead! Hot air balloon ride for two. Experience the unforgettable feeling of flight in the basket of an amazing hot air balloon. Spirits will soar as you softly drift over the beautiful Crystal Lake countryside.
Donated by Cathryn Albrecht and Chris Warren-Boulton.

Tour of Tullman art collection
Tour of Howard and Judith Tullman’s art collection of more than 1,000 works by artists including Howard Finster, Karl Wirsum, Ray Yoshida, and Roger Brown includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for 12.
Donated by the Tullmans.

The Oprah Winfrey Show
Tickets to “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” The package includes two tickets and an autographed photo of Oprah, and an Oprah’s Angel Network T-shirt.
Donated by Harpo Studios.

Brunch hosted by Susann Craig
Brunch and Architecture Tour for 10 hosted by Susann Craig with architects Jeanne Gang and Mark Schendel of Studio Gang. Gang is the design architect of Aqua Building in the Lakeshore East development. The tour begins with a brunch at Susann Craig’s loft, Gang’s first residential project, before heading off for a guided tour of Illinois Institute of Technology.
Arranged and secured by Susann Craig.

Sunday with Susu
Susann Craig will host a brunch and customized cultural adventure for six children, ages 4 to 12.

Triple Treat
Chicago artist and collector Mike Noland will design a custom tattoo for this lucky winner and Jon Reiter of Solid State Tattoo, Milwaukee, will ink it on your favorite body part; includes a photograph by Ken Burkhart of Mike Noland’s tattoo of a Martin Ramirez-inspired Madonna by Roger Brown.

John Cain Performance
John Cain reading performance for a corporate party or small group event. Cain has made appearances as notable characters, such as Truman Capote and David Sedaris.

Sailboat Ride
Night Hawk has a long and distinguished history of sailing and racing on Lake Michigan. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for 2–4 with Carl Hammer, the owner of this beautifully restored 1946 Sparkman & Stevens design Pilot Sloop wooden sailboat.

Cubs Box Seat Tickets
Wait Till Next Year. Four box-seat tickets to the Chicago Cubs for the 2008 Season.
Donated by Don and Myrna Lord.

Memberships

Museum of Science and Industry
Museum of Science and Industry Family Membership and gift basket.
Donated by Ralph Concepcion and Janet Williams.

Gene Siskel Film Center
Dual membership to the Gene Siskel Film Center.
Donated by Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute