Date: Sunday, September 8, 2013
Where: John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center
Time: Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of exceptional food and wine, live entertainment, and
wonderful conversation as we raise funds and celebrate this gem of Orlando. Funds raised
at the annual Gala are used to fulfill the Theater's mission to produce bold, professional
theater, develop new plays, and provide innovative educational experiences for all ages.
Special Thanks to our wonderful Tasting Partners:
Live Auction Items
- Arthur's Party for 100 – Valued at $5000
- This delightful package is great for a Holiday Party or a business celebration.
This package includes all food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, staff
and clean up. Arthur's is passionate about bringing your party to life. Since
1989 they have been creating memorable events across Florida. They have
built loyalty among thier clients who come back again and again because
Arthur's always has something fresh and new. Explore their website to see some of the fabulous ways Arthur's can be
the life of your party.
- Trip for 2 to Ashville, NC - Valued at $5000
- The journey will begin for you and your guest with round trip airfare
on your own private jet from Orlando Executive Airport to Asheville,
NC. Flying first class is always great but seeing the sites but from your
private flight it will be amazing. Upon arrival you will get your Enterprise
Rental Car, which will be delivered to the airport for you to drive into the heart
of Asheville. Once in Asheville you and your guest will have three (3)
extraordinary nights at the Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville in a premium room. You will step
back in time and experience old world charm of the Tudor inspired Grand
Bohemian Hotel, ideally located at the gates of the famous Biltmore Village.
(subject to availability)
- Trip for 2 to London, England with Business Class Airfare – Valued at $10,000
- o High tea, Fish and Chips and the Royal Family. See the birthplace of the
Bard himself. Be whisked away on this adventure with Round Trip Business
Class airfare on Delta Air lines. You and your guest will enjoy a five (5)
night stay for two at the London Park Lane and will be served
a complimentary breakfast every morning at the Cookbook Café. (subject to availability)
- Trip for 2 to Verona, Italy with Business Class Airfare – Valued at $10,000
- o Home to Romeo and Juliet, you and a guest will begin your adventure to
Verona with roundtrip Business Class airfare on Delta Airlines. Once in Italy
you will have 3 nights in the Palazzo Victoria
hotel in Verona, Italy and 2 nights at her sister property in Florence, Il
Salviatino. Il Salviatino is a 15th century village
used by the Medici family as a hunting lodge and overlooks the city and the
views are spectacular. This is an experience of a lifetime.
Silent Auction Items:
We always have an array of wonderful silent auction items. Here are a few to get you excited – check back often for new additions!
- Mission Inn and Resort Getaway for two - A two night stay in a 1-bedroom
suite for two, one round of golf with shared cart for two, and a $100 credit to
use toward dinner in El Conquistador. Valued at $600.
- ABC Wine and Spirits gift basket which includes a bottle of Bowmore Scotch
12yr, a box of Mancanuda Ascots, and a tin of Brickhouse cigars. Retail Value
$350.
- A Refreshing three day two night stay at Guy Harvey Outpost or TradeWinds
Island Grand on St. Pete Beach with two complimentary breakfasts and two
complimentary dinners. Valued at $650.
- Two night stay at Nickelodeon Suites and Resorts. You and your children
will have the SLIME of your life with this two night stay at Nickelodeon Suites
and resorts. Enjoy the Water Parks, Shows and Character Breakfast for two
wonderful nights! Valued at $500.
Entertainment
- A preview of The Taming of the Shrew
- Music from
Jeff Rupert and the UCF Jazz Band
