Gala Benefit 2012
A Musical Feast
Music of the Baroque finishes its 41st season on June 1, 2012, with a fun-filled and elegant black-tie evening at the Fairmont Chicago. This year’s Gala Benefit includes a special concert by members of the ensemble and a lavish cocktail reception, followed by dinner and dancing to the infectious rhythms of The Party Faithful. We’ll also draw the lucky winners of our fabulous luxury raffle (scroll down for a complete list of raffle prize packages).
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For more details, or to reserve your table or seats, contact Liesl Pereira, 312.551.1415, ext 27, .
Purchase Luxury Raffle Tickets
Inspired by the movies, win fabulous prizes…trips, luxury accommodations, entertainment and dining packages and more!
- North by Northwest
- Head north and west to Seattle. Stay two nights in the beautiful Fairmont Olympic Hotel. Southwest Airlines will fly you there. Skip the peanuts and pack a bag of Terry’s Toffee, the sweetest treat at the Academy Awards. Value $1,946
- CALIFORNIA SUITE
- Travel to always sunny California for two indulgent nights at the luxury Fairmont Newport Beach. Fly there with round-trip tickets courtesy of JetBlue Airways. Value $2,146
- A Room with a View
- Four destinations in four directions. Enjoy a week-long stay in an Aspen condo on the Roaring Fork River with beautiful mountain views and room for four. Head to Mexico for four nights at the elegant Club Regina Puerto Vallarta. Travel north to Toronto for two nights at the Westin Harbour Castle. No need to travel far for a relaxing night at The Geneva Inn. Value $3,400
- 49th Parallel
- Head north for the weekend. Spend two luxurious nights at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York. Fly there with round-trip tickets courtesy of Porter Airlines. Value $3,000
- Take Me Out to the Ball Game
- Cheer Chicago to its next championship! Treat your friends to private Skybox seats for the Bulls and four 50-yard line Club seats for the Bears, four prime seats for the Cubs and White Sox, and dinner at Gibson’s. Value $3,531
- Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
- Entertaining at home is simply perfect when Blue Plate caters your next dinner party for ten and Kehoe Designs provides the beautiful centerpiece. Before, during, or after the party, enjoy mouthwatering treats from Katherine Anne Confections. Complete the evening with surprise guest speaker Carl Grapentine of WFMT Radio. Value $1,825
- Eat Drink Man Woman
- Explore Chicago’s diverse and vibrant culinary scene with gift certificates for III Forks, 25 Degrees, Antico, Bongo Room, Carnivale, Club Lucky, Currents on the River, Farmhouse, The Gage, HB, Henri, Jane’s, Lula Cafe, Oceanique, Park Grill, Quince, Rosebud, Roy’s, Sable, Smoque, Tru, Vincent…and more. Value $2,555
- The Producers
- This is your ticket to the best shows in town with gift certificates for Bella Voce, Black Ensemble Theatre, Chicago a cappella, Chicago Folks Operetta, Chicago Chamber Musicians, Chicago Master Singers, Court Theatre, Giordano Jazz Dance, Lifeline Theatre, Marriott Theatre, Next Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Rembrandt Chamber Players, Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, TimeLine Theatre, Thodos Dance, Victory Gardens…and of course Music of the Baroque. Value $3,028
- Chicago
- The Fairmont Chicago is your home for three nights. Your evenings will be filled with dinners at Aria, Hub 51, and Province, and with shows at Steppenwolf Theatre, the Harris Theater, and Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Look simply exquisite in a necklace and earrings by Dazzling Diva Jewelry. Slow down in time to indulge at mySpa. Value $2,062
- An Education
- Who says school can’t be fun? Sample and learn about wines from author Viktorija Todorovska, about pastry at The French Pastry School, and about cooking at Bespoke Cuisine. Discover ways to improve your home with an interior design consultation from Steven Greenberg and Associates Interior Design and treat yourself to a “beauty bash” at Benefit Cosmetics and a skin care consultation party at Kiehl’s Lincoln Park. Value $3,140
- Platinum Prize
- Buy $500 or more in raffle tickets for three entries in the Gold Star drawing plus the chance to win a connoisseur’s case of fine wine including an ’83 Château Margaux, an ’86 La Mission Haut Brion, a ’00 Gevrey-Chambertin, a ’94 Mondavi Cabernet Reserve, a ’98 Quilceda Creek, and more. Value $3,000
- Gold Star Prize
- Buy $200 or more in raffle tickets and you will be entered in the drawing for a chance to be a tourist in your hometown. Enjoy a luxury experience with a two-night stay at The James Chicago, dinners at David Burke’s Primehouse and Piccolo Sogno, tickets for the Goodman Theatre, Chicago Opera Theater, and the Chicago Cubs, and a spa package at Truefitt & Hill. Value $2,318
- Raffle Committee
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- Pamela Baker
- Larry Giddings and Gerard Notario, MD
- Lori Kaufman
- Jeffrey A. Mono
- Melissa Moore
- Carole Schecter
- John W. Williams and Martin Fluhrer
Special thanks to our generous 2012 Gala Benefit Sponsors
Underwriters
- Anne Marcus Hamada
- Leland Hutchinson and Jean Perkins
- Thomas and Amy Kuhns
- Melissa Moore
- The Negaunee Foundation
- James A. Serritella
Sponsors
- Pamela Baker and Jay R. Franke
- Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd
- Chartis
- Chilmark Partners, LLC
- Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery
- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
- Sydney L. Hans and Lawrence E. Strickling
- Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.
- JamesDruryPartners
- Kirkland & Ellis
- Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.
- Marsh
- Mayer Brown LLP
- Bill McIntosh
- Meckler Bulger Tilson Marick & Pearson LLP
- Pacific Resources
- John and Mary Raitt
- SNR Denton US LLP
- Lee Stapleton
- William and Nancy Thompson
- Winston & Strawn LLP
Benefactors
- Lisa Nolan Ahern and Gregory Ahern
- AlixPartners, LLP
- Bruce and Jacque Den Uyl
- Carol and James Klenk
- Alan B. Lee
- Helen Marlborough and Harry Roper
- Mr. and Mrs. James T. Rhind
- Carole Schecter and Steven Mayer
- Marjorie Moretz Stinespring
Patrons
- Robert W. Baird & Co.
- Robert L. Berner, Jr.
- William Blair & Company
- Stephen and Patricia Carlson
- Alec Dike and Siobhan Flynn
- Philip and Marsha Dowd
- Mr. and Mrs. Timothy A. Duffy
- Stan and Mary Ferguson
- Karen Fishman and Anne Ladky
- Todd and Barbara Ford
- David and Alexandra Fox
- Elliott and Mona Golub
- Mr. and Mrs. Dietrich M. Gross
- Bert and Ann Hand
- Cynthia and Ron Holmberg
- Robert Hutchinson
- Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. James
- Kathryn and Bruce Johnson
- Tom Karaba and Marsha Hoover
- Jann and Bob Lorch
- Mr. and Mrs. James M. Lynch
- Jim and Kay Mabie
- Peggy and David Mason
- Maura Ann and Deirdre McBreen
- Mr. and Mrs. Phil C. Neal
- Daniel A. Neff
- Novack and Macey LLP
- Mimi and David Olson
- Brenda and Jack Pickleman
- Mr. Matthew Regan and Dr. Julie Talano
- Rosborough Partners, Inc.
- Brian and Beth Sieve
- Michael and Nancy Timmers
- Anne and William Tobey
- Betsy and Jeff Zeiger
Please support those who have generously donated to the 2012 Gala Benefit Raffle
- III Forks
- 25 Degrees
- 1154 LILL Studio
- About Face Theatre
- Abt Electronics and Appliances
- ACT Theatre
- Adler Planetarium
- American Theater Company
- Annoyance Productions
- Antico
- Aria
- Arlington Racecourse
- Ars Viva
- Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
- Bella Voce
- Bespoke Cuisine
- Bistro Voltaire
- Bittersweet Pastry Shop and Cafe
- Black Ensemble Theater
- Blue Man Group
- Bongo Room
- Carnivale Restaurant
- Chicago a cappella
- The Chicago Architecture Foundation
- Chicago Botanic Garden
- Chicago Chamber Musicians
- Chicago Folks Operetta
- Chicago Gourmets
- Chicago History Museum
- Chicago Master Singers
- Chicago Opera Theater
- Chicago Shakespeare Theater
- Chicago Sinfonietta
- Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- Chicago Zoological Society
- Club Lucky
- The ComedySportz Theatre
- Court Theatre
- Currents on the River
- Dazzling Diva Jewelry
- Bruce and Jacque Den Uyl
- East Bank Club
- Erin Gallagher Jewelry
- Evanston Symphony Orchestra
- The Fairmont Olympic
- The Fairmont Royal York
- Farmhouse
- The French Pastry School
- Fulcrum Point New Music Project
- The Gage
- The Geneva Inn
- Gibson’s Bar and Steakhouse
- Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago
- Goodman Theatre
- The Gourmet Grape
- Carl Grapentine
- Steven Greenberg and Associates
Interior Design Staging - Sydney L. Hans and Lawrence E. Strickling
- Harris Theater for Music and Dance
- Hazel
- HB Home Bistro
- Henri
- Anne and William J. Hokin
- Hub 51
- Jane’s
- Katherine Anne Confections
- Lori and Steve Kaufman
- Kehoe Designs
- Kent Certified Wine Cellar & Trust
- Kiehl’s Lincoln Park
- Carol and James Klenk
- Koval Distillery
- Thomas and Amy Kuhns
- Lake Forest Symphony
- Lifeline Theatre
- Light Opera Works
- Lula Cafe
- Lynfred Winery
- MacArthur’s Restaurant
- Marriott Theatre
- Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago
- mySpa
- My Wine Smarts
Viktorija Todorovska - Next Theatre Company
- North Shore Distillery, LLC
- Northlight Theatre
- North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
- Oceanique
- Old Town School of Folk Music
- Palm Restaurant
- Park Grill
- Piccolo Sogno
- Porchlight Music Theatre
- Province Restaurant
- Quince at the Homestead
- Redmoon Theater
- Rembrandt Chamber Players
- Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
- Rosebud Restaurants
- Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Restaurant
- Ruzicka & Associates
- Sable Kitchen & Bar
- Renee Schwartz
- Seattle Repertory Theatre
- Seattle Shakespeare Company
- The Seattle Theatre Group
- The Second City
- John G. Shedd Aquarium
- Signal Ensemble Theatre
- Smoque BBQ
- Steppenwolf Theatre Company
- Studio Vital
- Terry’s Toffee
- Thodos Dance Chicago
- TimeLine Theatre Company
- Tru
- Truefitt & Hill
- USG
- The Viaduct Theater
- Victory Gardens Theater
- Vincent
- Sam and Chickie Weisbard
- Westin Harbour Castle
- Writers' Theatre







