Soirée du Ballet

August 27, 2011
7:00 PM

Urbana Country Club
100 East Country Club Road, Urbana, IL 61801

An event to benefit Champaign Urbana Ballet

The Experience...

• Abundance of savory culinary creations by Executive Chef Wes Robbins on our rustic Italian and French country theme, paired with delicious wines
• A decadent Venetian dessert table, sponsored by Midland States Bank
• Delicious wines, free-flowing bubbly, and special libation to greet you at the door
• Silent Auction with something for everyone, and the liveliest Live Auction.

  Highlights include:

  • Up and Away: You and your friends will board a private plane piloted by Captain Stuart King and fly to a surprise dinner destination.
  • Showboat Exclusive: 4 tickets to Lyric Opera of Chicago's Showboat starring Nathan Gunn, Angela Renée Simpson, and Morris Robinson - and exclusive backstage passes to one of the world's most beautiful opera houses!
  • Brewmaster: Shadow the brewmaster at Destihl and brew your own batch of beer - then enjoy it with friends at dinner.
  • Live at The Nutcracker: Conduct Sinfonia da Camera in the overture, or perform as Mother Ginger in Act II. A rare opportunity to guest conduct The Nutcracker overture with Sinfonia da Camera under the tutelage of Maestro Ian Hobson or appear as Mother Ginger under the tutelage of Connie Hosier.
  • Fusion Dinner for 10: Asian fusion dinner for up to 10 people prepared by Lei Shanbhag.
  • Gallery Party: A private party for you and your friends hosted by Jan Chandler of Heartland Gallery, with a pricey hostess gift of your choice.

And more from the best of the arts, entertainment, adventure, health, and happiness.

RSVP and proxy bidding can be sent to Julianna by August 12th, 2011.