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In-Home Five Course Gourmet Dinner for Ten People Paired with Beer Tasting by Certified Cicerone Kit Burkholder (and Limousine!)
This package is in honor of donor Kit's friend Jedidiah "Jed" Auvil. "He was a man with a great heart, but ironically, his heart took him from us all too soon at 36 years old."
Chef Ross Purple will provide an in-home, five-course meal for 10 people to be paired with a beer tasting provided by Certified Cicerone® Kit Burkholder. You and your guests will sit back, savor the gourmet food and beer and be educated about both along the way. Prior to your exceptional experience, you will work with the Chef and Kit to craft your dinner according to your preferences. Use a $250 credit toward your choice of transportation by Peak Limousine for your guests.
About Chef Ross
Purple
Chef Ross Purple is originally
from Boston, Massachusetts. Ross earned his Degree in Culinary Arts from
Newbury College in Brookline, MA. Upon graduating, Ross was offered a
position at the distinguished LeMeriden Hotel in Boston in the hotel's prestigious
four star “Julien” Restaurant where he was able to work alongside
Executive Chef Brian Corbley.
Ross climbed the culinary ranks in
Boston, and just five years out of school, he became the Executive Chef for Sodexo
Food Service where he led a team of cooks at Lasell College in Auberndale, MA.
In 2009, Ross moved to Charlotte
and has done some restaurant consulting, and he operates his own private chef
service "Purple's Side of the Table."
Purple's Side of the Table offers
in home, hands on cooking experiences like no other. Chef Ross Purple is
available for private dinner and cocktail parties, interactive cooking
demonstrations and classes as well as birthday parties for kids of all ages.
About Kit
As the area's best known Certified Cicerone (it's like a sommelier for beer) and General Manager at Kit's Trackside Crafts located in a historic building right next to the railroad tracks, he has unique insight into finding the perfect brew for every customer and occasion. Kit will provide insight into the dinner beer pairings, their brewing style and history.
Valid during 2017 with reservations and based upon availability. Any fees above $250 for the transportation and gratuity are at the winner's expense.
Value: $2,250.00
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One Full Day at the NEW Langtree Plantation Event Venue with Catering and MC/DJ Services for 75 People
Upcoming wedding, anniversary, birthday or corporate affair? The gorgeous Langtree Plantation welcomes you for a full day at their 7+ acres just 1000 yards from I-77, exit 31 in the Lake Norman area. Catering and non-alcoholic beverage service for up to 75 guests and DJ/MC Services for 3 hours by Little Dreamer Productions is included. This is valid on a Sunday - Thursday. The event space also features:
-May accommodate up to 450-600 guests in their indoor/outdoor event center
-1800 square foot pub room made out of large boulders
-Circa 1850 event bed and breakfast house for private dinners and guests
-Free on site parking
"The Historic Plantation House at Langtree was constructed near the end of the Civil War by Dr. Henry Yeoman Mott. Dr. Mott, as he was so familiarly known, was a true type of the old-time southern gentleman, a manly, erect figure, a man loved and honored by all who knew him. Born June 1, 1841, at Flat Rock, Henry Yeoman Mott was a son of an Episcopal minister and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. T. S. W. Mott. Dr. Mott’s father, who was a member of a prominent Canadian family, who came to the South many years ago, was the founder of the old St. John’s Church-In-The-Wilderness at Flat Rock and of the Episcopal church at Valle Crucis. Henry Yeoman Mott, then a young man of 20 years, entered the Confederate army as a cavalry private at the outbreak of the Civil War. He was known as a gallant and courageous soldier, serving throughout the entire four years of the war, carrying his commission in his pocket and serving in the cavalry ranks as a soldier instead of an officer. For a while, he was aide to General D. H. Hill.
Just after the war, Dr. Mott married Miss Roxana Smith, of Lincoln county. His wife was a member of a prominent family of Lincoln county. Her father was the director of the Little Mountain Iron Works of the Confederate government, an important unit during the war. Dr. Mott attended Jefferson Medical College, in Philadelphia, after the war. His two older brothers had graduated from this institution. After his graduation, Dr. Mott returned to his home to take up the practice of medicine. He became one of the outstanding physicians of this section. His practice extended over Lincoln and Iredell counties and over part of northern Mecklenburg county.Dr. Mott was one of three brothers, Dr. J. J. Mott, of Statesville, Dr. Walter B. Mott, of near Davidson, all of whom became physicians, and all of whom lived to the age of 83 years."
This is valid during 2017 with reservations and based upon availability. Weekend upgrade requires an up-charge. Catering and beverage services extra for over 75 guests and any alcohol services. Transportation available from uptown Charlotte at an extra charge.
Value: $10,400.00
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"There's Only One" Custom Jewelry Design Experience
You and our designers will create a new, fashionable, one-of-a-kind jewelry design* that allows you to express yourself and create cherished memories for generations to come. From creating the design at the counter, making the sketch, carving the wax, casting the wax into precious metal, setting the gemstones, and finally the meticulous multi-step polishing process to achieve an exquisite finish, it's all done here at Morrison Smith Jewelers, exclusively for you.
Retail value up to $5,000 with an appointment during 2017. *Please note this amount may also be applied towards a piece in the store or appraisals. Upgrades will be happily accommodated at winner's expense.
Value: $5,000.00
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Playa Del Carmen Four Night Resort Stay and Music Experience for Two (October 5-9, 2017)
"Set away from the hustle of Mexico's northern border towns, Playa Del Carmen is regarded throughout the world for its white sandy beaches, legendary coral reefs, jungles laden with underground rivers, cobblestone streets with cafes, shops and nightclubs all wrapped up in the remnants and ruins of the ancient Maya civilization." You and a guest will enjoy a four night stay October 5-9 2017 at the five-star, all inclusive resort Gran Porto Real. Your all-inclusive plan will include accommodations in a jr. suite, all-inclusive meals, brand liquors, non-motorized water sports, use of fitness center, daily social activities, waiter service and snacks around the pools and on the beach, introductory SCUBA demo lessons and fun shows on site. In addition, you will have access to the highly anticipated Mi Casa Es Su Casa Holiday Season Finale (MCH). MCH consists of a series of incredible music events that lead to an explosive finale weekend. Your package includes all 4 days and 9 unique social events featuring an eclectic mix of Global Soul by 50 DJs and artists from around the world!
Please note the winner must call to secure their reservation by April 30th. This hotel package is non transferable and cannot be postponed to a later date. Airfare and any other incidentals at winner's expense.
Value: $2,000.00
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Create, Name and Host a Launch Party of Your Own Pilot Beer Batch with NoDa Brewing Company's Master Brewer (with Video!)
This unique experience is for you and five (5) friends. First you and one (1) friend will have a private meeting with Chad to decide on your style of beer and select the ingredients. During your planning meeting you, your friend and Chad will taste different styles of beer and Chad will explain the brewing processes. Then at a different designated time you and a friend will work with the NoDa Brewing team to brew your personal private label beer. About four (4) weeks later your beer will be ready to tap. You and five (5) friends will visit the new NoDa Brewing North End tap room and celebrate your craft creation with all the guests at the tap room that evening. Your beer will carry a unique name that you choose and will be sold that evening in the tap room. NoDa will donate to the American Heart Association $1 per sales of all beers that evening (yes “all”, thats incredible)- so its a prize that gives back to the AHA again!
Included in this package are the following:
-A private planning meeting with Chad Henderson for you and one friend
-All ingredients
-Two NoDa team t-shirts and caps for your private brewing session
-You will be featured in a NoDable video and help come up with the video idea
-You and five friends will enjoy a pint of your craft brew at the new North End tap room
-$1 per beer for all beer consumed by taproom guests that evening will be donated to the AHA!!
-Your beer might even be listed in the Untapped Brew app for iPhone and Android
-A pair of Queen City Growlers that are locally hand made for future fillings
All dates must be prearranged with NoDa Brewing during 2017. Please note there may be a limit on what ingredients can be used.
Value: Priceless
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The Luck of the Irish
A Heart Ball tradition for more than 16 years! Relax in a picturesque, private home for one week in Galway, Ireland. Galway is known as Ireland’s Cultural Heart and is the location of such notable events as the Galway Arts Festival, the Galway Races, and the Galway International Oyster Festival. A coastal city located on the West coast of Ireland, Galway is only an hour drive from Shannon Airport. Tourist destinations such as the Cliffs of Moher, Kylemore Abbey, and Ashford Castle are all within driving distance. Accommodations include four bedrooms (sleeps six) and two and a half baths. Prior to your trip, you will meet with the home owner Dr. John Young, North Carolina's first Honorary Consulate to Ireland! He will give you wonderful tips on things to see and do in the region.
Valid during 2017 with reservations and based upon availability. Airfare not included.
Value: $3,000.00
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Bourbon Bar with In-Home Tasting for 20 and Bartender
This is one of the coolest auction packages we have had in 58 years of the Heart Ball! The ultra chic Cowbridge furniture in SouthEnd has donated this awesome bourbon table/bar. To celebrate it coming to your home we have lined up an in-home whiskey tasting for up to 20 with Larken Egleston of Remy Cointreau/RNDC. Priscilla Cuba offers her bartending services for this affair or a future one in your home. To top it off, for fun we have included this Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack Whiskey sign.
The in-home tasting and bartender services are based upon availability with reservations during 2017. Winner to please provide glassware.
Value: $3,450.00
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Your Name in a Forthcoming Kathy Reichs Novel and Dinner with Her at The Charlotte City Club
Become a character in Kathy Reichs' next murder mystery novel. She will creatively work you into her highly anticipated forthcoming novel in the best-selling series featuring Temperance Brennan. Kathy is one of only 50 forensic anthropologists certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology and is on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Fox's hit television show 'Bones' was inspired by Kathy and features the daily realities of her world. In order for you to become acquainted, you and a guest will first enjoy a dinner with her at the Charlotte City Club. Who knows...she may reveal her next story line!
Valid during 2017 with reservations and based upon availability with Ms. Reichs' schedule. Dinner is valid up to $150 for 4 people. Gratuity and alcohol not included.
Value: Priceless
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Exclusive Private Island Seven Night Luxury Resort Accommodations Up to 2 Rooms/Double Occupancy at Palm Island The Grenadines
An exclusive 135-acre private island hideaway, situated near the southern tip of St. Vincent and the Grenadines offers five dazzling white-sand beaches, sumptuous dining, non-motorized water sports, nature trails, tennis, fitness center, free-form swimming pool with waterfall, and spa treatments. This award winning, world-class resort is set in pure paradise where tranquility reigns and an unforgettable experience of a lifetime is inevitable.
Valid until 12/20/18 with reservations and based upon availability. Winner is responsible for airfare and all inclusive supplement of $140/$240 per person/per night, plus tax, based on double occupancy. These fees provide all dining, beverages, resort activities, service charges and gratuities.
Value: $3,500.00
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Original Work of Art by Amy Sullivan
We are proud to showcase an original work of art by renown artist Amy Sullivan. It measures 48" x 36".
About Amy Sullivan
Approachable - That's how fine artist Amy Sullivan wants people to feel about both her and her paintings. "You don’t have to know about art you just have to enjoy it!" she says.
With a degree in interior design from the University of Tennessee, Amy understands how art can pull together a room’s look. As such, while her work is represented by some of the finest galleries in the United States, Amy also works directly with interior designers and individuals to create paintings in exactly the size, look, and feel their spaces require. By bringing a custom, bespoke process to the table -not to mention a finished product that will be handed down through the generations - Amy gives clients an experience they’ll never forget.
Despite early creative leanings, Amy’s career initially took her down a decades-long path in corporate sales. That path served her well, honing her communication and business skills, but she eventually heeded her heart’s call to be the creative person she was meant to be. She first marketed herself as a decorative artist before finally settling into the life of a fine artist, painting daily in her NC studio.
Unlike manufactured or mass-produced art, Amy's paintings give a room a 'soul' the way only original art can. Her expertise is not only creating the artwork but also in making recommendations for framing and displaying it to maximum effect. This allows her to help guide designers and individuals in integrating her pieces seamlessly into their spaces. Whether landscapes, abstracts, or her tobacco barn paintings, Amy creates an experience, both through the process of creating custom commissioned pieces for them and in the finished products - scaled and designed specifically for their rooms' dimensions and designs. Although in many ways they are studies in simplicity, Amy’s paintings draw the viewer in with their moody complexity. Textural and dimensional, luminous and intriguing, they capture snapshots of emotion that allow the imagination to soar.
Value: Priceless
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