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‘THE ASPEN GARDEN’Art Show with Lauren Merrill, owner of Alpine Arts Center
December 5th , 20136:30pm to 9:30pm
Claggett-Rey Gallery100 East Meadow Drive, Vail Village
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CHILDREN'S GARDEN OF LEARNINGMission Statement
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, Children’s Garden of Learning partners with children, families, and the Vail Valley community to provide an inquiry-based education for young learners. Teachers and children
co-construct their learning experience through observation, intentional planning, creative environments, and active exploration of materials. Our goal is for each student to
emerge as socially capable,creative citizens who love learning.
"Where growing minds blossom"
A Special Thanks to the 2013 Art Show Host Committee
Becky PomerantzStacey Boltz
Stacey GoehringJenny Thompson
Nicky TeaverMandy Jaffe
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Evening Timeline
6:30
Welcome! Silent Auction Offerings are presented on the main level. Be sure to look for
and purchase your child’s art piece!
Purchase a CGL button and enter to win a new iPad mini graciously donated by Steve Stavisky
and Tom Jaffe of Slifer, Smith and Frampton NoPlaceLikeVail.com
8:00
Welcome Announcements in the Downstairs Gallery
8:15
Live Auction Offerings in the Downstairs Gallery
8:50 Silent Auction Closes
Thank you for participating at this year’s Children’s Garden of Learning Art Show!
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About Lauren Merrill
Lauren, owner of Alpine Arts Center, has been living and working in the Vail Valley for 10 years. After growing up in New York and attending The University of Michigan’s School of Art and Design, Lauren accepted an art teaching position at Vail Mountain School and relocated to beautiful Vail, Colorado. Lauren describes her love of children and teaching by saying, “Working with children of all ages and abilities, K-12, was such a unique experience. Their growth and self-discovery is incredible to observe, and it helped me to grow as an artist as well.” From her teaching experiences, Lauren’s passion for drawing and painting soon expanded to also include mixed media, printmaking, batik, jewelry, clay hand building, and pottery wheel. After gaining five years of teaching experience and becoming more well rounded as an artist, Lauren decided to pursue her dream of opening an arts center for the Vail community. She is the founder and owner of Alpine Arts Center, located in Edwards, which has become a wonderful outlet for artists of all ages to explore their creativity. Alpine Arts Center offers art classes for toddlers through adults, drop-in activities, gallery shows, art events, Cocktails & Canvas classes, and a variety of community outreach programs.
Alpine Arts Center’s class and event schedule can be found online at www.alpineartscenter.org.
Lauren painting
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Vail valley resident, artist, and owner of Alpine Arts Center, Lauren Merrill, hosted a series of special art classes for thepreschool students at Children’s Garden of Learning located in Vail, CO. The children, ages 2 to 5, created and named their own pieces of art, learning the technique through Lauren’s careful guidance. Parents, teachers and friends of Children’s Garden are invited to enjoy this special cocktail reception hosted by the Claggett/Rey Gallery to view and purchase these little masterpieces along with other silent and live auction offerings. All proceeds will
benefit the Children’s Garden of Learning Preschool...
“Where Growing Minds Blossom.”
About The Event
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Live Auction Offerings
The Denver Getaway “Strange Bedfellows” Shakespeare meets The Nuggets
2 Nights of Lodging at the Ritz-Carlton Denver Dinner for 2 at Rioja before catching the action as the
Nuggets take on the Indiana Pacers on January 25, 2012 Tickets to the production of Hamlet
at Denver Center for the Performing Arts
The California Retreat
“Couples Therapy”
Roundtrip Airfare for Two from Denver to San Francisco
One Night at a Starwood Hotel in San Francisco
Two Nights at the Farmhouse Inn, Sonoma, CA including dinner
for two with wine pairings by the Michelin-starred chef inresidence, serving menus sourced from local artisan farmers
Two Nights at the Westin Verasa, Napa, CA
Winery Tour at Silver Oak
Custom Winery Tour
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Silent Auction Offerings Located on the Main Level
Fitness and Wellness
“Day of Heaven” at the Aria Spa
Bear Dance Golf Club round for Two, Denver, CO
Dogma Athletica punchcard for 10 yoga sessions
Two-month Family Membership to Aria Fitness Club
Manic Training one month training pack
Private Tennis Lessons with Pro Pete Anderson
Spa Anjali & Westin Fitness Center Yoga Punchcard
Synergy and Pure Barre Vail Valley Gift Certificate
Manduka Black Mat Pro
Special “Date Nights”
Cascade Resort Two Night Stay
E-town gift cards of $100.00
Fuzziwigs gift certificate for $50.00
Restaurant Kelly Liken Dinner for Four
Russells gift certificate for $50.00
Vendetta’s gift certificate for $50.00
Yama gift certificate for $150.00
Montauk gift certificate
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Silent Auction Offerings Continued Located on the Main Level
Time for the Kids
BOL Birthday Party for 12
CGL “Date Days” 5-pack
No Bull Inflatable Bouncy Rental
Specialty Retail Offerings
3 Bottles of 2008 Twomey Merlot
Broadcloth Custom Girl’s Outfit, Size 5
Jane DeDecker Holiday Ornament Trio
K2 Ladies’ ‘Sera’ Ski Goggles—White
K2 Photokinetic Ski Goggles—Matte Black
Katherine Schmidt Photography Portrait Sitting
Kimberley’s Jewelers White Gold Diamond Earrings
Ladies’ K2 ‘Diversion’ Ski Helmet with Speakers
Lauren Merrill “Aspens Shutter” Original Artwork
Luca Bruno Item
Magnum of 2006 Silver Oak Alexander Valley
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Silent Auction Offerings Continued Located on the Main Level
Specialty Retail Offerings Continued
Men’s Large K2 ‘Virtue’ Ski Helmet with Speakers
Mountain Frame Gift Certificate
Perch Gift Certificate for $100.00
POCito Child’s Ski Helmet
Twin Tip Ski
Vail Honeywagon Free Trash Pick-up for One Year
Valley Girl Gift Certificates
Signed Copy of ‘Ski Town Soups’ by Jennie Iverson
Signed Copy of ‘Aspen’s Roots’
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To Our Hardworking Teachers….. We Thank you!
Nora Murbach
Meredith Barrett
Jillian Saint Germain
Trina Norris
Steele Lewis
Nicky Teaver
Meghan Cahil
Maris Coleman
Lyndsey Stafford
Kristie Peterson
Kelly Gordon Jacqui Neithammer
Ranae Rutherford
Stacey Burns
Debbie Hawk
Jamie JonesDirector
New Teachers Not PicturedClaudia Parfumi, Ashley Perlman, Patricia Melero
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RoseGifts of $1000 and aboveAlpine Arts CenterBecky and Jesse PomerantzClaggett / Rey GalleryJenny and Lance ThompsonMintown StudiosMy Chef Direct and Chef Marc RouseSilver OakStacey Boltz and Andy MeltzStacey and Darryl Goehring The Hudgins FamilyThe Jaffe FamilyThe Sebastian
Poppy Gifts of $500 to $999Aria Spa and Fitness ClubArrigoni WoodsBrielle and Tye StocktonCascade ResortKimberley’s Fine JewelryMarc Lee for K2Rocky Mountain ReprographicsVail Valley Foundation LupineGifts of $250 to $499Amy and Steve KisielicaBeck Building CompanyBlack Diamond Equipment, IncBolBonfire BrewingGorsuchKatherine Schmidt PhotographyPete AndersonRestaurant Kelly LikenRitz Carlton--DenverTodd Slawson
Vail HoneywagonVail Recreation DistrictVail Valley Animal HospitalValley Girl
Lilac Gifts of $100 to $249Alpine LiquorsBear Dance Golf ClubBeaver LiquorsDeanna Turner and Nick SwanepoelDenver Center for the Performing ArtsDogma AthleticaLuca BrunoE-townJane DeDeckerLaurie and Steve StaviskyMandukaManic TrainingMontaukMountain FrameNo BullRiojaRiverwalk Wine and SpiritsSlifer Smith and FramptonSynergy / Pure BarreTelluride PropertiesThe Westin — AvonYama
DaisyGifts up to $100BroadclothFuzziwigsLarkburgerVendetta’sWishes Toy Store
MANY THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS 2013 EVENT SPONSORS
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