Whodunnit? It's your job to figure it out... or you may be the next victim. Ten students will get to spend a mystery filled weekend at the Bay Pointe Inn & Restaurant in Shelbyville, MI with Professor Tom Miles.
Keith O'Leary and Margo Morrison, the world famous producers and creators of Murder Mystery Weekend, Inc. and Murder Mystery USA bring their troupe and talents for a weekend of murder mystery and mayhem. Labeled as "The masterminds of the genre," this couple has performed their unique brand of audience participation "whodunits" with over 5,000 productions worldwide from Tel Aviv to Acapulco and from Anchorage to San Juan. You won't want to miss this rare opportunity to get yourself plunked smack in the middle of a murder investigation and one of the most exciting experiences available anywhere in North America.
This item is sponsored by the generous donation of our Platinum Level Sponsor Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. You can find out more about the firm by clicking on the Wachtell logo under our "Auction Platinum Sponsors" section.
Two lucky winners will get to attend the 2008 NBA Draft at the Madison Square Garden in New York City. The winners will get a backstage tour, including a visit to the Green Room, where the potential lottery picks wait for their shining moment with their family and friends, and they may get to meet the league's Commissioner, David Stern, other NBA officials, and current and past players. The night could end at one of the many draft after-parties held by current and future NBA stars.
Following the draft, up to four people will get the chance to have lunch with the NBA's Deputy Commissioner, Adam Silver '88. Mr. Silver has largely been credited with the leagues dramatic expansion and popularity abroad. He was an Executive Producer of the IMAX presentation “Michael Jordan to the Max” and the Emmy Award-winning TNT documentary, “Whatever Happened to Micheal Ray?” Mr. Silver was named in 2003 to Time Magazine’s and CNN’s list of Global Business Influentials, which features 20 of the world’s leading corporate executives. In 2005, Silver was named the 16th Most Powerful Person in Sports by The Sporting News. Prior to joining the NBA, he served as a litigation associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, where he concentrated on media and anti-trust cases. He also served as a law clerk to Judge Kimba Wood at the Federal District Court in New York City.
Neiman Marcus, the upscale, specialty department store, has been providing its customers with the ultimate luxury shopping experience for over 100-years, and now they want you to enjoy that experience. The premier luxury retailer dedicated to providing its customers with distinctive merchandise and superior service is giving you two chances to experience the finer things in life:
- Neiman Marcus Package No. 1 includes a $2,500 Neiman Marcus gift card and lunch or dinner with the CEO, Mr. Burton Tansky, and General Counsel, Mr. Tony Bangs.
- Neiman Marcus Package No. 2 includes a $1,000 gift card and a personal shopper to help you update your look or give your wardrobe a complete makeover.
Perfect for preparing for your new job, the upcoming interview season, or to make sure you're never caught wearing the same thing to functions on your hectic social calendar.
Since the dawn of humankind, certain foods have been deemed verboten. These food taboos have served to start revolutions, quash rebellions, procure allegiances, enrich individuals, and entrench social barriers. For one night, throw off these shackles of culinary prohibitions and experience gustatory freedom!
Celebrate your liberty of larder and libation as Douglas Baird (who needs no introduction) and Oren Lund (our own student/ award-winning chef who’s worked at some of the nation’s top restaurants) guide you and seven guests through a spectacular meal of history's outlaw* foods, including Chicago's most illicit delicacy- foie gras.
*No federal, state, or local laws will be violated in the preparation and consumption of said meal.
Four guests will certainly get a taste of the sweet life during their week-long stay at Le Miccine, a small Tuscan wine estate owned by U of C alumnus Clifford Weaver (AB '66, JD '69) and his wife Donna. Le Miccine is located near the geographic center of Tuscany's Chianti Classico wine region, half-way between Florence and Siena, near the historic towns of Gaiole and Radda. The winning bidders will stay in the estate's guest apartment. The guest apartment features two large bedrooms (both with queen-size beds), two baths, a spacious, tastefully furnished, living room with fireplace, and a large modern kitchen with all appliances, including a dishwasher, as well as ample supplies of china and cookware. A few steps up the hill from the house is a large, deep swimming pool and sun terrace adjacent to the beautiful old 18th century cantina where Le Miccine's wines are made. The unique design and location of the pool give the spectacular illusion of water cascading over the hillside into the horizon, where beautiful sunsets provide the perfect setting for a pre-dinner glass of wine.
Le Miccine provides the perfect base for touring all of Tuscany. Florence, Siena, Gaiole, Radda, Castellina and Greve are within easy reach, as are San Gimignano (the medieval walled town famous for its many fortified towers and its starring role in Tea with Mussolini), the wine villages of Montalcino (Brunello) and Montepulciano (Vino Nobile), and virtually all of the major Chianti, Brunello, and Vino Nobile wine estates. Pisa, Lucca, Cortona, Volterra, Orvieto and the Cinque Terre are all pleasant day trips from Le Miccine.
Guests at Le Miccine will find their trip to the heart of the Renaissance both enhanced and simplified by Le Miccine's friendly English-speaking staff, by the estate's extensive collection of guidebooks and other information about the region, and by the owners' recommendations for sights and restaurants not often included in guidebooks.
The winning bidders may, subject to prior rental, choose any week (Saturday to Saturday) from July 2 through August 30 for their visit to Le Miccine. Either the Weavers (during July) or a member of their staff will provide a private tour of the estate followed by a conducted tasting of all of Le Miccine's wines. Kirkland & Ellis LLP will provide a package that includes air fare to Italy and four (4) nights lodging in Rome for four (4) people.
Our thanks go out to Clifford and Donna Weaver and our Platinum Level Sponsor Kirkland & Ellis LLP for their generosity. You can find out more about Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Le Miccine by clicking on their logo under the "Auction Platinum Sponsors" section.
Help Loul Deng, Ben Gordon, Kirk Hinrich, Andres Nocioni and the rest of the Bulls prepare for the big game by rebounding for the players on the court during their pre-game warm-ups.
In this once in a lifetime opportunity, four people will receive VIP courtside passes to watch the pre-game shootaround, one person will get to rebound for the players on the court during the pre-game, starting approximately two (2) hours before the game, and all four will get to take a picture at center court and receive an autographed picture of their favorite Bulls player.
The winners will also receive personalized Bulls gear commemorating their experience.
Got a bad case of the Mondays? Want to get away? Look no further than our neighbor to the North, Wisconsin! Two guest will enjoy two nights at the Midwest's only AAA Five Diamond Resort, The American Club in beautiful Kohler, Wisconsin, the Midwest's most attractive resort destination.
The guests will receive a complimentary room upgrade based on availability at check-in and they will have access to the Kohler Waters Spa, an award winning Mobil Four Star resort spa, during the entirety of their stay. Guests may also take a tour of The Botanical Gardens of Kohler and unwind with many other outdoor activities, attractions, and special events that can be found in the quaint Village of Kohler.
Last, but certainly not least, the guests will have the opportunity to play one of the best golf courses in the world, Whistling Straits, a links course that hugs the coast of Lake Michigan, which has played host to the PGA Championship and the Palmer Cup.
Do you need to rest your mind and body after a long, demanding school year? Do you want to take a bar trip that will knock everything else out of the water? The Latham & Watkins Lavish & Wondrous Vacation is exactly what you need. The winning bidder(s) can choose from one of three options:
A cruise for two (2) through the Mediterranean aboard a luxury cruise ship. This package will include airfare to the port of departure. Visit the Italy's Amalfi Coast, the Greek Isles, Turkey, or Northern Africa.
The chance for two (2) to travel throughout South America over the course of sixty (60) days or less. The winning bidder(s) can choose from 34 cities in 10 countries. This package may include some lodging and activities depending on where you choose to travel.
The chance for two (2) to travel throughout Asia over the course of three (3) weeks aboard one of the highest rated airlines in the world. The winning bidder(s) can choose from 23 cities, including Hong Kong, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Bangkok, and many others. Get the chance to see the 2008 Olympic Games or explore the cultural heritage and beautiful beaches of southeast Asia. The bidder(s) may also add-on an additional excursion to Australia or New Zealand.
Thanks to our Platinum Level Sponsor Latham & Watkins for donating these amazing vacation packages to the Auction. This is one of several items donated by the firm and its partners and associates, and CLF is extremely grateful for their generosity. You can find out more about
the firm by visiting www.lw.com or clicking on the Latham & Watkins logo
under our "Auction Platinum Sponsors" section to the right.
Sidley Austin LLP has graciously agreed to sponsor a raffle during the Auction. This is the second year that Sidley has sponsored the raffle and the prizes this year are even better.
The winner of the top prize will get to watch the Chicago Bulls take on Gilbert Arenas and the Washington Wizards from Sidley's premium luxury box at the United Center with 17 of his/her closest friends. The box comes with complimentary food and beverages, including desserts that are utterly amazing. This is a once in a lifetime experience.
There will be two (2) prizes for runner-ups - so there is a good chance that you can be a winner in the Sidley Austin Raffle!!
First Runner-Up - Nintendo Wii
Second Runner-Up - Portable GPS System
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Thanks to our Platinum Level Sponsor Sidley Austin for donating this fabulous item to the Auction once again. You can find out more about the firm by visiting www.sidley.com or clicking on the Sidley logo under our "Auction Platinum Sponsors" section.
