A Minnesota Chorale tradition not to be missed: our annual fundraising gala blends excellent wine, great food, wonderful entertainment and two exciting auctions into a delightful feast for the senses!

 
Cabernet Cabaret 2012
Saturday, May 12
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
 
Children's Theatre
2400 Third Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
 
Tickets: $95
 
To RSVP for the May 12, 2012, Cabernet Cabaret, fill in this pre-formatted email, or call the Chorale office at 612.455.2100 to reserve your tickets.

SAMPLE AUCTION ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS:

TRAVEL
Three-day trip to Napa Valley; includes airfare and accommodations

A week on Martha's Vineyard in a 3-bedroom cottage in the heart of historic Edgartown

Five day cooking workshop at world-famous Le Cordon Bleu in Paris; includes airfare and accommodations

Weekend stay at Lutsen Resort

DINING
Authentic Swiss fondue dinner for six, prepared and hosted by Chorale Artistic Director Kathy Saltzman Romey

Wine cellar starter kit, with two cases of high-quality wine from the U.S. and abroad

Authentic Korean dinner for eight

In-home cooking class with caterer extraordinaire Scott McKenzie

Dinner for six with Minnesota Orchestra Artistic Director Osmo Vänskä, hosted by Dr. Thomas Knabel and catered by Scott McKenzie Catering

EXPERIENCES
Lunch and conversation with Star Tribune classical music writer Larry Fuchsberg

Sing the National Anthem with the Chorale at a Minnesota Twins baseball game; includes tickets to the game

Learn to sail on the sloop "Surprise" with seasoned seafarers Elizabeth & Michael Balay

Spa basket from Bella On the Bay, Excelsior: includes pedicure, polishes, lunch, and appetizers/drinks on the deck

MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT
Minnesota Chorale Holiday Heralds serenade you and your guests at your holiday party

Two Minnesota Orchestra season tickets packages (weeknight series and Sunday matinee series)

Minnesota Opera tickets for two

Sit in on a dress rehearsal with the Minnesota Chorale and the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall

Guthrie tickets for two, with dinner

SPORTS
Minnesota Twins box suite for selected game at Target Field; includes tickets for 12 and two VIP parking passes

Golf for two at the Legends Golf Club

Baseball autographed by Joe Mauer, with display case

Autographed Vikings player photos, framed

FOR HOME AND FAMILY
Hand-made Italian pottery

Hand-blown glass vase

Tea Source tea basket

Honeywell door chime: high-quality programmable, portable model

Stationery basket from Save the Date, including cards, paper goods and gift certificate

Japanese tea basket; includes pot, two dragonfly cups, Tillerman tea, and tea book

Hand-painted Mexican plate, with wooden display stand

Four-cup espresso set