The silent auction has now ended. Below
is a list of all items that were sold, raising
a total of $13,095.00 for the Mexican Fine
Arts Center Museum and its programs.
Original Autographed Photograph of Christo’s “The Gates”
SOLD:
$1,000.00
Authentic official photograph of “The Gates, New York City, 2005,” autographed “by the artists,” Christo and Jeanne-Claude, considered to be among the most admired and recognized living artists in the world today.
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World Champion Chicago White Sox for 2!
SOLD:
$250.00
Courtesy of Javier Nuñez, Northern Trust
See the World Champion Chicago White Sox in two exclusive box seats at a game TBA during this historic 2006 season. These behind the dugout seats would not be available for public sale, so here’s your chance to be close to the action!
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Run with the Bulls!
SOLD:
$200.00
Courtesy of Jim and Rita Knox
Four good Lower Level seats – season ticket seats – you can’t buy at the box office for the up and coming Chicago Bulls for the 2006-07 season. Package includes dinner for four at United Center.
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Florida Golf Vacation
SOLD:
$3,000.00
Courtesy of Ray Mota, Mota Construction
A splendid Florida vacation for four at Ponte Vedra Beach Players Club Villas. Luxurious 3-bedroom, 2-story townhouse with pool and adjacent to the famous Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass, one of the U.S.’ finest golf courses. Near Jacksonville, St. Augustine and other Florida beach attractions, package includes roundtrip air transportation courtesy of American Airlines, accommodations for up to 5 nights. Blackout dates are December 23rd to January 10th, March 1st to April 5th and May 6th to 13, 2007.
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World Champion Chicago White Sox for 4!
SOLD:
$450.00
Courtesy of Dominic Delgado, Delgado Erectors
See the World Champion Chicago White Sox in style during the biggest season in decades with free VIP parking, four exclusive Club Level seats at a game TBA during this historic 2006 season. Package includes all you can eat at the VIP Clubhouse at U.S. Cellular Field. With the pitching, defense and power, we South Siders are looking for a repeat!
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World Champion Chicago White Sox for 4!
SOLD:
$450.00
Courtesy of Bassam and Barbara Samano/STAP, Inc. Fox De Luxe
If you tried to buy single game tickets for this season, you¹ll know you can¹t find seats like these! 16th row behind home plate complete with VIP parking. You¹ll be able to hear Ozzie yelling! This Sox package will go fast!!
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The Best of the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum
SOLD: $300.00
Share in one of the most important program years in the 20-year history of the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum. Package include four VIP tickets to the Muntu Dance Theater /La Negra Graciana gala concert at the Harris Theater (May 18), a private guided tour of the most important exhibition ever assembled at the MFACM, The African Presence in Mexico, and lunch with MFACM founder and President Carlos Tortolero in Pilsen.
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Dinner with TV Chef Rick Bayless at Frontera Grill!
SOLD: $400.00
Courtesy of Rick Bayless, Frontera Grill/Topolobampo
Chef’s Tasting Menu with Wine Pairing for two at the Chef’s Table with TV celebrity Rick Bayless at his famed Topolobampo in downtown Chicago. Get the Chef’s own ideas for dinner, wine and dessert while he tells you the origin of each dish prepared. Continue Chef Bayless’s contagious zest for Mexican art, culture and cuisine with an autographed copy of his cookbook, “Mexico: One Dish at a Time.”
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Apple 60 GB Video Ipod
SOLD: $130.00
Be the hippest teen on your block! Amaze your friends (and kids) with this top-of-the-line 60 GB Video Ipod from Apple. Ipod stores and plays up to 15,000 songs, 20,000 photos, and 150 hours of video on demand. The soundtrack, scrapbook of memories, and movie of your life all in your pocket for quick accessibility.
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Celebrity Night at World Famous Steppenwolf Theater
SOLD: $250.00
Courtesy of Martin Sandoval, Lopez and Sandoval
See the world famous Steppenwolf Theater in a dazzling production with three of its most famous ensemble members. The July 15th production of ‘The Unmentionables’ stars Steppenwolf ensemble members John Mahoney (TVs ‘Frasier’), Laurie Metcalf (TV’s ‘Roseanne’) and actor/director Amy Morton (‘Well-Appointed Room’). Package for two includes deluxe dinner for two at Vinci, the Italian villa-style restaurant on Halsted adjacent to the theater.
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Olympus Digital Camera
SOLD: $100.00
Courtesy of ABT Electronics
Yes, it’s time to go digital! Have instant access to your pics so you can email to global friends and relatives with D435 5.1 megapixel camera with zoom, Quicktime movie mode, image playback, built-in flash and timer. You’ve been wanting to cross the digital divide -- here’s your chance, courtesy of ABT Electronics.
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Chicago Cubs at historic Wrigley Field
SOLD: $325.00
Courtesy of Charlotte Flinn, Flinn Consultants
Baseball as it was meant to be played! Four VIP seats to a 2005 Chicago Cubs season game complete with snacks and lunch provided. Watch the Cubbies bounce back into pennant contenders, whail your lungs out at the 7th inning stretch, and enjoy a sunny afternoon at the newly remodeled Wrigley Field, major league baseball’s finest venue.
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Alaska Fishing Adventure
SOLD: $2,500.00
A log cabin for two in beautiful Sterling, Alaska with salmon fishing you’ll never forget on the Kenai River. This 5 day/6 night vacation complete with guide, cozy accommodations, and roundtrip air transportation to Anchorage courtesy of American Airlines. See grizzly bears, moose, eagles, glaciers and mountains, and bring home a prize wild salmon in this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Summertime use only, from June 25th through August
5th.
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Yucatan Mayan Adventure Land Package
SOLD: $1,050.00
Experience Merida, one of Mexico¹s finest and most cultured Colonial cities, and then explore the colossal Mayan capitol of Uxmal while staying in the heart of the Yucatan jungle paradise. This 4 day/ 3 night land package for two comes complete with expert tour guide. Land package only; airfare to be purchased through MILA Tours. A unique and wonderful adventure recently experienced by MFACM staff!
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Desayuno en Tiffany’s!
SOLD: $725.00
Beautiful Elsa Peretti Sevillana pendant in 18 karat gold with accompanying black silk necklace cord courtesy of Tiffany & Co. Subtle, elegant and contemporary chic – a wonderful addition to anyone’s jewelry collection.
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North America for Two!
SOLD: $1,100.00
Courtesy of American Airlines, Official Airline of the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum
Enjoy round trip main cabin air transportation for winner and companion to any American Airlines and/or American Eagle destination in Mexico or the Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii).*
Courtesy of American Airlines
*Some restrictions apply
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Freddy Garcia White Sox Collectors Set
SOLD: $365.00
Official Major League Baseball and beautiful 8” x 10” color photograph of White Sox ace Freddy Garcia commemorating the 2005 Championship Season. 4 complete games in one series may never be repeated!
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Family Overnight at the Adler Planetarium
SOLD: $500.00
Courtesy of the Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
Bring the whole family (up to six people) and camp out in the beautiful and mysterious Adler Planetarium. This rare treat for adults and kids alike includes Sky Shows all night, telescope viewing, hands-on activities for kids, a late night snack and continental breakfast.
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