Champagne on the Rocks
Event Sponsors
Merrill Lynch
Hotel Blackhawk
Expressions
John Deere
Andich & Andich
Scott & Carrie Bull

Proceeds from this event benefit WQPT's—your regional PBS station—mission of providing outstanding television, as well as Educational Outreach initiatives that benefit children throughout our entire region.

Learn more about how you can directly support your regional PBS station.

*Diamond winner will be responsible for all taxes associated with prizes.

WQPT's Annual Gala Fundraiser

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Live Auction Items

Featured Item 1. Limo Ride to Galena, Illinois with Lunch
Courtesy of Luxury Limousine and Transportation Co. and Vinny Vanucchi's

You and five guests (6 total) will ride in comfort in a luxury limousine to Galena, Illinois. Limo ride is for a maximum of 8 hours. While in Galena enjoy lunch for six at Vinny Vanucchi's Restaurant featuring their made-from-scratch Italian cuisine featuring many recipes handed down five generations. Limo is available Sunday-Thursday, excluding holidays and last days of school. Subject to availability and must be over 21. Gratuity for driver is not included. Expires October 25, 2012.

Value: $920.00
Featured Item 2. John Deere Single-Stage Snowthrower
Courtesy of John Deere

John Deere's 522E Single-Stage Snowthrower, provides a powerful 4-cycle Briggs & Stratton Snow Series Engine. Its lightweight design makes for easy maneuverability & an auger propelled drive system. Perfect for any home owner.

Value: $649.00
Featured Item 3. Steve Sinner Vase "Frazzled"
Courtesy of Steve and Anne Sinner

The wood is hickory, naturally marked by the results of the combined activity of insects and woodpeckers. The grain has been filled with blue acrylic paint. That color is repeated around the top of the vessel, which shades into black up over the rim and down through the throat. The rim is highlighted with gold leaf. The vase was completed in 2010 and stands 12.25" tall and is 4.5" in diameter. Starting bid for our live auction begins at $800.

Value: $2,500.00
Featured Item 4. Cooking Class with Chef Brad Scott
Courtesy of Chef Brad Scott & Scott Community College Culinary Arts Apprenticeship Program

Eight people will enjoy a sumptuous four-course dinner prepared by Chef Bradley Scott, his staff and YOU as you take part in a Cooking Class designed just for your group. You will get to pick a menu and let Chef Scott be your guide for your "hands on" cooking experience—never to be forgotten. After dinner, a very special dessert will be created just for you and your friends. It will all take place at the brand new state-of-the-art Culinary Arts Lab and Dining Room of Scott Community College. Chef Scott is the director of Culinary Arts in Bettendorf and runs the Culinary Arts Chef Apprenticeship Program.

Value: $800.00
Featured Item 5. Private Party at Biaggi's
Courtesy of Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano

Enjoy an intimate dinner in Biaggi's wine room for up to 8 people valued at $500. At Biaggi's they believe that your dining experience should be just that … an experience. Whether you're with family, friends or business associates you can count on their friendly staff to deliver a memorable evening. Reservations are subject to availability.

Value: $500.00
Featured Item 6. Fund-the-Mission
Courtesy of WQPT—Quad Cities PBS

You can help support WQPT's mission. Come to the event to make a personal investment in WQPT.

 
Featured Item 7. TBA

 

 
Art & Jewelery
Featured Item 8. Thomas James Behne Painting
Courtesy of Thomas James Behne

This painting is of a Male Northern Cardinal; by far one of Thomas' favorite birds. The work is acrylic paint and other mixed media done on a hand stretched canvas. As an artist he strives to integrate a diverse selection of acrylic and latex paints, water media, aerosols, and graphite line work – all which can be found in this particular piece. The composition and subject matter play back and forth connecting line, color, and shape allowing the viewer to be fully absorbed. Approx dimensions: 30" tall x 23" wide.

Value: $750.00
Featured Item 9. Isabel Bloom Limited Edition Grasshopper
Courtesy of Hunt and Diane Harris

Grasshopper was designed to honor the artist, Isabel Bloom on her death. This limited edition piece raised $150,000 for the Isabel Bloom Art Education Fund. The limited edition quickly SOLD OUT and pieces rarely come to the secondary market. This piece is #41 of 1500.

Value: $400.00
Featured Item 10. Harley Davidson Men's Bulova Watch
Courtesy of Wieblers Harley-Davidson

This watch has a silver patterned dial, crown protector with handlebar clamp design and luminous hands and markers. Stainless steel case and bracelet with a screw back and lever activated chronograph movement. Fold-over buckle with safety lock.

Value: $299.00

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