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Tickets $100 eachEnjoy six nights at Fairmont Properties! Use all six nights at once or in any combination of nights. NO EXPIRATION DATES!!

Six nights at your choice of any of these Fairmont Hotel properties:• Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, California• Le Manor Richelieu, Quebec, Canada• Queen Elizabeth, Montreal, Canada• Chateau Whistler, BC, Canada• Royal York, Toronto, Canada• Chicago, Illinois• Scottsdale Princess, Arizona• St. Andrews, Scotland• Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Canada• Jasper Lodge, Alberta, Canada• Empress Victoria, BC, Canada• Le Chateau Montebello, Quebec, Canada

Item #1 Dessert for your Table by Celebrity Chef Orlando

52 Chances to Win – Six Nights at Fairmont Hotels

Auctioneer, Jim Alban Benefit - Charity Galas & Events888.266.1262 • albanauction.com

Chef Orlando has a very long and impressive list of awards and accomplishments including a certificate in Pastry Arts & Design and certification from the American Culinary Federation of America as a Certified Executive Pastry Chef. Chef Orlando even competed on BRAVO TV’s Top Chef Just Desserts Season 2!

He has created a one of a kind masterpiece just for our event! This is only offered to one table to enjoy this evening!

The winning bidder and their table mates will move to our VIP table in the center of the room and will be served in presidential fashion!

Bid on this delicious prize and BE PART OF TONIGHT’S MAGIC!

Donated by Chef Orlando Santos and Friends of The Rainbow Connection

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Item #3 Master Class with Chef ChrisLearn from a Master! You and seven friends will learn to prepare (and enjoy) a delightful dish with Executive Chef of TOAST, Chris Gadulka.

Chris has always had a passion for food and cooking, considering his parent’s and grandparent’s cooking as a heavy inspiration. His favorite part of being a chef is interacting with the guests, working with great people and making great food.

“I am always observing and taking notes of my surroundings as I never know what might strike me next,” says Chef Gadulka.

Donated by Chef Chris Gadulka, Executive Chef TOAST

Item #5 Backyard BashPlanning a graduation party, corporate outing, baby shower, birthday party or looking for a reason to host a party? Impress your guests with your very own food truck!

Fired Up Pizza will provide a food truck rally in your own backyard with pizza for up to 75 guests!

After you grab a slice – grab a seat and watch a movie! This package includes a movie screen rental so your guests can enjoy movie magic under the stars!

Allen Entertainment will bring a 13 ½’ movie screen, digital projector, 2000 watt sound system and a professional technician for a night of movie magic! Includes a popcorn machine with all the fixins’- serves up to 100 guests!

Donated by Fired Up Pizza and Allen Entertainment

Item #4 US Open TennisGame, set, match! Two tickets to a session during the first week of the 2018 US Open Championship Tournament in New York.

Your seats are in the Mercedes-Benz USA luxury suite and include hospitality!

This package also includes a $750 Marriott gift card for your stay!

Donated by Mercedes-Benz USA and Friends of The Rainbow Connection

Live AuctionMacomb Ballet Company invites you and three guests to jump down the rabbit hole once more for a splendid evening of ballet. Your group will receive a backstage tour and premier seating for the show. You will also receive an autographed point shoe worn by “Alice” and an autographed poster, PLUS a fast pass to meet and greet the cast!

Top off your “mad” evening with dinner at Mad Hatter Bistro. This delightful restaurant uses traditional family recipes that have been handed down for generations. Mad Hatter’s interior design reflects the story of Alice in Wonderland and the hip sensibilities of the surrounding area while paying tribute to Birmingham’s storied past.

Package includes:• Four tickets (main floor, center stage) to the Saturday, May 5 show • Backstage Tour, Autographed Memorabilia, Meet and Greet with Cast• $250 gift card to Mad Hatter Bistro

Donated by Macomb Ballet Company and Mad Hatter Bistro

Item #2 All Things Alice

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Item #7 Ultimate Tigers Fan PackageTake eighteen out to the ballgame! Enjoy Tigers baseball in style from your private party suite, complete with individual climate control, private rest rooms and both indoor and outdoor seating.

Package includes:• Private Suite for 18• Your choice of Tigers v. Indians Friday, June 27 or Saturday, June 28 2018• 2 Parking Passes• “On Deck” Food Package

Donated by Wayne County Executive Warren Evans and National Coney Island

Item #8 Faster Horses FestivalFaster Horses Country Music Festival is the #1 party of the summer! You and three guests will enjoy three days of country music and camping at Michigan International Speedway July 20-22, 2018.

The sixth annual festival packs a powerful lineup including Country Music stars Blake Shelton, Florida Georgia Line, Brooks & Dunn, and more!

This experience includes 4 festival passes, a reserved campsite on the SOLD OUT festival grounds and RV rental!

Your home for the weekend is a state-of-the-art 31 foot motorhome from A&S RV. It includes cruise control, AC/Heat, restroom facilities, shower, stove, microwave, oven and TV with DVD.

Donated by Live Nation and A&S RV

Live AuctionItem #6 Mackinac from AboveA stay for two at one of Michigan’s treasures! Grand Hotel, one of Conde Nast Traveler’s Top 5 Midwest Resorts, offers outstanding accommodations where no two guest rooms are alike.

Enjoy spectacular views of the Straits of Mackinac from a rocking chair on the world’s longest porch. This package includes a two night stay at Grand Hotel with dinner and breakfast daily!

The winner also receives golf for two on the Jewel, with its unparalleled scenic beauty, lush landscaping and meticulously manicured tees, fairways and greens. After completing the Grand nine, your horse-drawn carriage will take you to the Woods nine. The leisurely 15 minute ride includes parts of the island unseen by many visitors.

WAIT – THERE’S MORE! This package includes a tour of the Mackinac Bridge! That’s right, you will get to climb to the TOP of the bridge tower for the most amazing views of the beautiful straights of Mackinac and the Mackinac Bridge.

Donated by Friends of The Rainbow Connection and Mackinac Bridge Authority

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Item #11 Choose Your Own AdventureA dream getaway can be yours – regardless of how you like to “get away”. Choose from any one of these vacations. Your selection may be made after this evening. NO EXPIRATION DATES - airfare not included.

Option #1 New York, An Iconic Destination (4 days, 3 nights)You’ll have a blast in the fast-paced rhythm of New York! This is one of America’s most fascinating and diverse cities and boasts an eclectic mingling of arts and culture, theater and museums, delectable cuisine and spirits. Set just steps from Grand Central Terminal stands the Grand Hyatt, which offers oversized guest rooms that evoke the luxury and modernity of New York City. Paint the town with tickets to your favorite Broadway show, or sporting event! (some exclusions apply)

Option #2 Napa Valley’s Perfect Blend of Indulgences (4 days, 3 nights)Napa is a picturesque destination, perfect for an escape from the drill of daily life. Enjoy local art along the Napa River Art Walk, wind through breathtaking scenery, savor the bold flavors of fresh cuisine, tour charming wineries, picnic in radiant vineyards, sample exquisite wines, and learn about California’s largest wine appellation. You’ll stay at the sophisticated Andaz Napa, a boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown, delight in the Chef’s Table experience at Long Meadow Ranch where you will enjoy a chef-guided meal including a flight of four wines, enjoy a memorable tasting at Frog’s Leap Winery overlooking the Mayacamas Mountains, and try out your choice of Napa Valley’s fine dining options with a $200 American Express Dining Card.

Option #3 Old-World Splendor and Exotic Flair of Bermuda (5 days, 4 nights)Set your sights on Bermuda, a pink sand paradise known for snorkeling and diving, which is located in an astoundingly beautiful stretch of the Atlantic. Whether you opt for the hibiscus and oleander along the shores of the picturesque Hamilton Harbor at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess and Beach Club, or The Fairmont Southamptom resort perched on the striking south shore overlooking lush acres of land and bountiful gardens, you’ll love this luxurious escape to Bermuda. Kick your Bermuda experience up a notch with a $300 gift card that can be used toward decadent dining, pampering spa treatments, or incredible resort amenities, including afternoon tea!

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Item #10 Breakfast at TiffanyYou and four guests are invited for Breakfast at Tiffany in the jeweler’s Somerset Collection store! Breakfast is served around an elegant atmosphere of sparkling gems and the festive spirit of friends and family sharing a gracious start to the day. It’s a unique experience designed with the glamour that inspired Holly Golightly to famously say of Tiffany & Co., “Nothing very bad could happen to you there.”

You’ll arrive to your breakfast in sophisticated style as this package includes a 5-hour limo rental from Lavdas Limousines.

PLUS After breakfast stay and play dress-up! The winner will receive a $500 Tiffany & Co. gift card to purchase something in one of those iconic blue boxes!

Donated by Tiffany & Co., Lavdas Limousines, and Friends of The Rainbow Connection

Item #9 Life In the Fast LaneThis is it! Your opportunity to drive a new 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB on the Champion Motor Speedway track at M1 Concourse. Start your day touring the brand new Cauley Ferrari Dealership and view a variety of Ferrari models – then drive over to M1 Concourse for track focused driving instruction with Joe Cauley himself!

THAT’S NOT ALL! Get a high intensity rush when track manager and driving coach, Aaron Bambach takes you for a drifting thrill ride in one of the M1 Concourse fleet vehicles!

Donated by Joe Cauley Ferrari and M1 Concourse

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Item #14 Star Wars Double FeatureOpening Act: Your party of eight will receive a VIP guided tour of the Detroit Institute of Arts next exhibit: Star Wars – The Power of A Costume. Your tour of the collection will be guided by the collection’s curator and will teach you what goes into the perfect wardrobe to bring our favorite characters to life on the big screen!

After your afternoon at the DIA grab lunch at another Detroit favorite, Slows BBQ.

The Finale: The biggest movie franchise of all time is releasing its next blockbuster and you get your very own private viewing! Enjoy a rental of the new Emagine screening room where you will experience the movies like never before with a wall-to-wall screen and 7.1 surround sound. You control volume and house lights, and only you have the ability to pause the movie. This package includes pop and popcorn for your party of up to 30!

Donated by Detroit Institute of Arts, Emagine Entertainment and Slow’s BBQ

Live AuctionItem #12 Shoothouse with a SWAT TeamThe winner and a guest receive four hours of shoot house fun at Close Quarters Tactical with a professional SWAT team just like you see on TV!

Receive range instruction from professionals. Weapons include a Tommy Gun, Full Auto M4, several suppressed weapons and more. You will receive professional Military CQB training and participate in an assault demonstration. THEN team up with a Professional SWAT Team to “clear” the shoot house!

This thrill-packed four hours is a true one of a kind experience!

Donated by Close Quarter Tactical and Dave Opperman

See the hottest act in country music! Luke Bryan won the CMT Performance of the Year in 2017 AND is now one of the judges on American Idol!

You and three friends will be singing all night when Luke Bryan’s Tour stops at Ford Field on October 26th!

PLUS you’ll get a special meet & greet with another big country star and tour performer, Sam Hunt!

Donated by WYCD Morning Show

Item #13 Luke Bryan Concert PLUS meet & Greet

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Item #15 Private Dinner for Ten in your HomeDinner for ten in your home prepared by Chef Gadulka, Executive Chef of TOAST. Enjoy an evening to remember for you and nine guests!

You provide the home and Chef Gadulka will provide the rest. Package includes menu planning, food shopping, preparation, service and clean-up!

Chef Gadulka recieved the D.C. Culinary Achievement Award in 1994, BBI Chef Partner of the Year in 2012, and the Birmingham Chef Clash Award in both 2016 and 2017.

Donated by Chef Chris Gadulka, Executive Chef TOAST

Item #16 Vegas Getaway

Item #17 Detroit Dine Around

Item #18 Detroit All Star Package

Jet set to Vegas, baby! Spend three days and two nights at the fi ve star ARIA Resort!

Described as the crown jewel of the 67-acre urban metropolis City-Center, and is home to 15 restaurants, a 215,000 sq. ft. spa and Liquid Pool, ARIA also fl aunts the most technologically advanced guest rooms in the country.

Included in your stay is breakfast, lunch or dinner at The Buffet at ARIA where you can indulge in an unbelievable selection of delicious food. PLUS two tickets to any of the MGM Resorts International Cirque shows!

Donated by MGM Resorts International

Lions and Tigers and WINGS oh my! See ALL FOUR Detroit sports teams in action! This package includes four tickets to see a game played by each of our Detroit professional teams!

Listen closely - our Auctioneer has a VERY special surprise related to this item!!!

Donated by Friends of The Rainbow Connection

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Energy, vibe and a whole lot of attitude, that’s Detroit! Reinvigorated with great new development, boutique hotels, along with a thriving foodie scene. This is the city American media are now calling a food mecca with countless new gastro pubs, distilleries, French bistros and burger bars, many featuring locally grown ingredients on their menus.Package includes:

Donated by Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau

• $200 Gift Card to Grey Ghost • $200 Gift Card to Vertical Detroit• $200 Gift Card to Santorini Detroit • $200 Gift Card to Townhouse Detroit• $200 Gift Card to Founders Brewing Company • Collection of Detroit swag!