For the Family

(400)   General Mills Art Collection Tour for 12

Donor/s: General Mills

General Mills boasts one of the finest corporate art collections in America. Founded in 1958, the General Mills art collection now includes more than 1,400 works, many of which are on display at the World Headquarters Main Office in Golden Valley, Minnesota.  Don McNeil, General Mills retired Art Curator, will host you and 11 of your closest friends on a 1-2 hour tour of this wonderful collection.

(401)   Sesame Street Live VIP Tickets

Donor/s: Sesame Street Live (VEE Corporation)

VEE Corporation, producers of Sesame Street Live, are proud to offer 4 VIP tickets and a meet and greet with a Sesame Street Live character before their January 23, 2011 performance at the Target Center in Minneapolis!

(402)   St. Olaf Christmas Festival Tickets

Donor/s: St. Olaf College

The St. Olaf Christmas Festival, a tradition started in 1912 by F. Melius Christiansen, is one of the toughest holiday tickets around! You and three guests can put on your Norwegian snowflake sweaters and head to the Hill for a Scandinavian smorgasbord dinner in the Black and Gold Ballroom; then be awed by The St. Olaf Orchestra and a 500 voice massed choir.

(403)   Mexican Birthday Party

Donor/s: Judy Lund, Minnesota Monthly

This traditional Mexican pinata is perfect for a birthday party or any special occasion! This package also includes two $50 gift certificates for a special Birthday dinner at El Burrito Mercado - or use it in the Bakery to purchase a special birthday dessert.

(404)   MacPhail Summer Music Camp

Donor/s: MacPhail Center for Music

One student of any age can participate in one summer camp at MacPhail Center for Music. The summer camp program runs from June 14-August 27, 2010. Choose from 45 camp choices and Suzuki Institute for ages 3-adult.

(405)   New Baby Basket

Donor/s: Kimberly Meisten, Blooma, The Gymboree Corporation

This is a perfect package for any new mother and baby! Includes a crocheted teddy bear, made with acrylic yarn; a pair of merino wool baby booties and a cotton baby blanket, all hand-made by Kimberly Meisten, VocalEssence Director of Community Engagement. Also includes a $35 gift certificate to Gymboree stores and a gift certificate for classes, workshops, or massage at Blooma Prenatal Wellness & Education (before or after baby arrives).

(406)   Family Portrait Session

Donor/s: Dale Studios

[Top 3 Bidders Win] Have Dale Studios capture a unique portrait of your child or family that you'll be proud to display in your home. Dale Studios specializes in black  and white portraits that decorate your home like a piece of art. Includes a $200 certificate to be used toward the sitting fee and any prints.

(407)   Tickets to Christmas in Christ Chapel at Gustavus Adolphus College

Donor/s: Gustavus Adolphus College

Four tickets to the Friday, December 3, 2010 Christmas in Christ Chapel worship celebration at 7:30pm and four tickets to the Christmas Buffet which precedes the concert beginning at 5:00pm in the College's Banquet Rooms of the C. Charles Jackson Campus Center.

(408)   Tickets and Backstage Tour to Disney's Mulan Jr.

Donor/s: Children's Theatre Company

Two tickets to Disney's Mulan Jr. performing April 27-June 13, 2010 plus a backstage tour before or after the show. Let your imagination travel to the legendary days of ancient China in this action-packed stage adaptation of one of China's greatest stories.

(409)   Shop the St. Paul Farmer's Market with Lynne Rossetto Kasper

Donor/s: Lynne Rossetto Kasper

Lynne Rossetto Kasper, host of MPR's The Splendid Table, will take you and 5 friends shopping at the St. Paul Farmer's Market on August 21, 2010 at 8:00am. Start the day by joining Lynne for breakfast at one of her favorite haunts near the market. Then head to the Farmer's Market where Lynne will help expand your culinary horizons by encouraging you to try out new ingredients from the locally-grown produce available there.

(410)   McKnight Foundation Art and Architecture Tour

Donor/s: The McKnight Foundation

Extend your visit to the Mill City Museum to see the rest of the building! Up to 8 people will take a guided tour of the McKnight Foundation offices to learn about the history of the space, the thoughtful renovations and sustainable design, and view hundreds of unique art pieces. This is a very valuable opportunity for students to learn more about all the amazing things the McKnight Foundation does to support the community.

(411)   Family Pass for Minnesota Children's Museum

Donor/s: Minnesota Children's Museum

A family pass valid for 6 individuals and free parking.

(412)   Sweet Honey in the Rock Gift Pack & Personalized Birthday Riff

Donor/s: Sweet Honey In the Rock

Sweet Honey will record a "Happy Birthday" riff just for you or someone special! Once the Gala is over and we know the name of the birthday person, Sweet Honey will record the song sometime during the summer, before September 1. Plus a collection of seven Sweet Honey In The Rock CDs and a DVD.

(413)   Movie Passes at ShowPlace ICON Theatre

Donor/s: ShowPlace ICON Theatre

6 movie passes to the brand new, state of the art ShowPlace ICON Theater at the West End Shopping Center in St. Louis Park. At ShowPlace ICON you're not only watching a movie, you're redefining how movies should be watched. Modern design and delectable dining converge with state-of-the-art cinematic technology for a feast of the senses.

(414)   A Day at the Science Museum of Minnesota

Donor/s: Science Museum of Minnesota