Ride the Rainbow 2008

“Instant” wine cellar offers bottles of wine contributed by Cleveland celebrities, friends of Rainbow,  and local wine enthusiasts. The high bidder of this “Stock the Cellar” package will not only receive a variety of unique wine selections, but also an in-home wine tasting party for 20 conducted by Cleveland’s premier sommelier, Rob Rasmussen. Also included are hors douvres and floral decorations.

There are several standout selections in this collection, including:

And, compliments of Sommelier Rasmussen, you and six guests will also be dining at Zach Bruell’s  newly opened, intimate French braisserie, L’Albatros , to be enjoyed in 2009.
 
This package includes: 
• Collection of dozens of bottles of wine – from rare & unique signature wines to everyday quaffing
• Wine tasting party in your home for up to 20 guests conducted by Sommelier Rob Rasmussen
• Hors’douvres for 20 by Casa Dolce
• Floral decorations by Pieter Bouterse
• $30 gift certificate to Western Reserve Wines
• Dinner for six at L’Albatros with wine by Rob Rassmussen

Estimated value: Priceless

Donors:

Friends of Rainbow
Sommelier Rob Rasmussen
 
Casa Dolce
 
Pieter Bouterse
 
Western Reserve Wines
 
Miles Market

Join Tom Zenty, President & CEO of University Hospitals, for a round of golf and lunch at the prestigious L.A. Country Club. The top bidder of this package will enjoy challenging golf at this top ranked private club and golf course located in Beverly Hills. Home to the renowned Greater L.A.Open, it is one of the oldest clubs in Southern California. **Date of use subject to mutual availability.  If play occurs after December 15, 2008, golf will be on the South Course of LACC.

This package includes:
• Roundtrip airfare for two by Continental Airlines
• One round of golf for two with Tom Zenty at The L.A. Country Club
• Lunch for two with Tom Zenty at The L.A. Country Club

Estimated value: Priceless

Donors:
Mr. Thomas F. Zenty III
Continental Airlines

2009 Fall Weekend Scouting Experience with Cleveland Browns’ General Manager, Phil Savage; This is a rare experience to travel with the Browns’ General Manager Phil Savage as he scouts college talent. The high bidder will have the unique experience of traveling with Phil to visit with players and coaches and break down film as he builds the future of the Cleveland Browns. Depending on location chosen, more than one college may be visited and will include a college game day experience.
 
On NFL Sunday , the winner will have the unique opportunity to view an NFL game from the Press Box as the Browns take on their challenger!
 
**Mutually agreeable dates based on three choices offered by Phil Savage once the collegiate and NFL schedules are announced.  Requirements:  traveler must be male and 21 years of age or older.
 
This  package includes:

• Roundtrip airfare or ground transportation (departing on Thursday or Friday)
• Overnight accommodations for one adult male
• Visit college(s), scout players, view college game
• View NFL game from the Press Box
 
Estimated value: Priceless
Minimum Bid:  $2,500  
 
Donors:

 

Mr. Phil Savage , General Manager – The Cleveland Browns
 
The Cleveland Browns

Cleveland:  Enjoy lunch or perhaps cocktails with Paola Morsiani, Curator of Contemporary Art - The Cleveland Museum of Art in early December, 2008 and she'll share her reflections on five (5) pieces from the Museum's collection and give you an early tour of the exquisite redesign of the Gallery under construction. 
 
New York:  Board a private plane, courtesy of Flight Options with Paola  to visit art dealer and former Clevelander, James Cohan, at The James Cohan Gallery for a preview of what's on display at the time and visit his back viewing room. Perhaps you'll see some pieces from Richard Long, Robert Smithson and Fred Tommaselli, or emerging artists such as Trenton Doyle Hancock, Yun Fei-Ji, and Tabaimo. Hear James' fascinating perspective on his 20-year career with contemporary artists and museums. [At an agreed upon time in 2009]
 
**Note: Cleveland experience must take place before December 15, 2008; New York experience at an agreed upon time with James Cohan in 2009.  (must take place on a Saturday).
 
This package includes:
 
• Private viewing for six people and discussion with Paola Morsiani, Curator of Contemporary Art – The Cleveland Museum of Art including lunch
• Private viewing for six people with Paola Morsiani and James Cohan at The James Cohan Gallery in New York City
• Private roundtrip flight to New York for six  

Estimated Value: Priceless
 
Donors:
The Cleveland Museum of Art and The James Cohan Gallery
 
Flight Options

Do you love the banter of Regis & Kelly? Would tickets for two (2) to Pal Joey on Broadway and backstage passes make your New York City experience complete? Thanks to the generosity of Continental Airlines, two of you will experience New York City in a very special way. Those who have been part of studio audiences say it’s what the broadcast audience doesn’t see and hear that is the best. And, the air backstage at the theatre bristles with excitement.
 
**Pal Joey experience must occur on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday in January 2009
 
This Package Includes:
• Two ticket to Regis & Kelly LIVE
• Two tickets to Pal Joey with backstage tour and passes
• Airfare for two on Continental Airlines

Estimated Value: Priceless
 
Donors:
WEWS-TV5
 
Continental Airlines
 
Matt Polk