For the Family

Section 500: For the Family

500 - MacPhail Center for Music - Rock ‘n Roll Camp
Donor(s): MacPhail Center for Music
Value: $300
The next Bono or Adele?   For the budding musician in your life - one student to learn the fine art of rock ‘n roll at acclaimed MacPhail Center for Music in downtown Minneapolis.

501 - Family-time at Minnesota Children’s Museum
Donor(s): Minnesota Children's Museum and Jackie Vickerman
Value: $174
Two  VIP Family Passes each good for up to six admissions, a Doodletown custom MN Children's Museum wooden toy and handmade fun activity bags.

502 - A Night at the Ritz-Carlton and Portrait
Donor(s): Bradford World Renown Portraiture
Value: $5000
Unique package includes portrait session plus 20 inch wall portrait on canvas with lavish artistry.  Experience features an overnight stay at Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach, Florida.  Family or individual, no pets.  Does NOT include travel package. 

503 - Splash-time on Sunfish Lake
Donor(s): Ann Barkelew and Jim O’Hagan
Fun in the sun for up to twelve kids this summer with a private pool party on Sunfish Lake.  Plenty of summer fare (sliders, ice cream treats, soda) and FUN!  Enclosed trampoline and spacious lawn for outdoor games.  Lifeguard not included.  July/August 2012, date to be mutually agreed upon with winning bidder, excludes 4th of July.

504 - Brits & Flixs (DVD Basket)
Donor(s): VocalEssence Staff
Value:  $180
Calling all British movie buffs...a brilliant selection of VocalEssence staff favorites from Merry England!  More than fifteen favorites that include Downton Abbey, The King’s Speech and a multitude of movies starring Hugh Grant. 

505 - Pippi Longstocking at the Children’s Theatre
Donor(s): Children's Theatre Company
Value: $85
2-Tickets to any performance of Pippi Longstocking.
Pippilotta Delicatessa Windowshade Mackrelmint Ephraim's Daughter Longstocking lives a kid’s dream life, answering to no one and doing as she pleases as mistress of Villa Villekulla. Bending iron bars as easily as she bends rules, Pippi rallies friends Tommy and Annika into tormenting civilized adults and teaching less-civilized ones a lesson or two. Uproarious and glorious, it’s a musical production filled with joy, rabblerousing and adventure.  For any performance, expires May 27, 2012.

507 - 2 Hours of Math Tutoring
Donor(s): Kimberly Meisten
Value: $70
Gift certificate for two one-hour math tutoring sessions by Kimberly D. Meisten, Private Math Tutor.  Includes math for grades 3-12 and math SAT preparation.

508 - Pamper Mama and New Arrival
Donor(s): Mammaste, LLC
Value: $200
Small La Mer market Basket with custom Mammaste pocket, Mammaste bebe onesie, 2 sets of notecards, woman's t-shirt, and Mammaste necklace "Be Divine."

509 - Prep your Student for the ACT
Donor(s): Mary Langfeldt & Mary Ann Dorscher, ACT Ready
Value: $475
Give your student a leg-up as they prepare to get into college with ACT prep assistance.  Small group sessions are limited to just six students. Our students have enjoyed average gains of 3-5 points in their scores. 6 week program meets weekly for 2 hours, reviewing six full length ACT tests. Sessions are held in advance of every ACT test date. All classes are taught by the co-owners, Mary Ann Dorsher and Mary Langfeldt. Classes are held at Mary Ann's home in southwest Minneapolis.

510 - Behind the Scenes at the Minnesota Zoo
Donor(s): Minnesota Zoo
Value: Priceless
Four people are invited to join Sadie, Kenai and Haines, the stars of the Zoo's Russian Grizzly Coast Exhibit, for a behind the scenes tour! Learn about the three bears, their personalities and what makes them special. See the kitchen where meals are prepared, go to the training window with one of the trainers for a truly unique introduction to the bears.

511 - Mill City Museum & Vino
Donor(s): Mill City Museum, Minnesota Monthly
Value: $172.00
Two free admissions to Mill City Museum which was built into the ruins of what was once the world’s largest flour mill, Mill City Museum is located on the historic Mississippi Riverfront. Here, visitors of all ages learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry, the river, and the city of Minneapolis. After the museum enjoy fine wine and nosh on small plates at Spill the Wine with a $150.00 gift card!

512 - Dinner and a Movie at West-End
Donor(s): ICON Showplace 16 & Sopranos
Value: $90.00
Enjoy two movie tickets to ICON Showplace 16 with $50 gift card to Sopranos.  Sopranos Kitchen represents the best of Italy, fusing the classic tastes of Italy with modern influences. The restaurant ambiance is a blend of Old World and New World, chic yet casual with rustic Roman influences. A warm and embracing environment welcomes guests of all ages.

513 - Capture your Family Memories
Donor(s): David Hyttsten
Value: $500
Certificate includes a pre-portrait design consult as well as a customized portrait session with award winning photographer David Hyttsten.  Sessions range from $250 and up depending on location and travel. The balance of your certificate is applied toward portraits.  Let Classics by David capture the essence of your family and preserve it for all time.  Life As Art.

514 - Welcome Home New Baby
Donor(s): Kimberly Meisten, Dale Studios, Gymboree Company, Anchored Hope by Lacy Halvorson
Value: $125
Your new baby will be set with this lovely basket collection. Crocheted 100% Cotton Baby Blanket; Handcrafted Teddy Bear; Knitted 100% Cotton Baby Booties, Gift Certificate to Dale Studios, $35 Gymboree gift card and a plush toy whale.

515 - The Museum Collection
Donor(s): Minneapolis Institute of Arts, The Museum of Russian Art and Weisman Art Museum
Value: $120.00
You’re invited to enjoy some of the finest art collections in the world with this Museum Collection.  Package includes four vouchers to MIA’s upcoming exhibit, "Rembrandt in America"; A dual/family membership to the Weisman Art Museum for one year; and passes to The Museum of Russian Art.

516 - Gustavus Show Choir Camp
Donor(s): Gustavus Adolphus College
Value: $500
A world-class team of clinicians offer each camper a rigorous approach to developing vocal and choreographic technique within the context of a fun camp environment. Includes room, board, t-shirt and social activities.