major fundraisers
We look forward to seeing each of you and friends throughout the year at the Rochester Art Center – home of the area’s best art programs, art exhibitions, and art parties.
upcoming events
ARTINI
Saturday, November 5, 2011
6 pm
ARTINI returns for its third year! Join local restaurants as they shake up a creative martini to compete for the title of ARTINI Champion 2011. Enjoy a generous spread of gourmet hors d’oeuvres provided by Catering By Design and live music by the D’Sievers Jazz Quintet. Bid on a variety of indulgent experiences and fine artwork in our live and silent auctions, all while supporting exhibitions and education programs at Rochester Art Center.
SILENT AUCTION
The silent auction will feature a distinctive array of experiences - made up of some of the best regional options for food, travel and self-indulgence.
LIVE AUCTION
The live auction artwork is orignal - several community leaders are pairing up with local artists to create unique works of art to be auctioned off at ARTINI. The live auction finishes with an opportunity to continue supporting Rochester Art Center’s education programs - providing scholarships for our Total Arts Day Camp and contributing to our Bus Fund that provides transportation assistance for area K-12 students to experience tours of the art center.
RAFFLE
This year’s raffle features three jewelry prizes, valued at $500 each, donated by HIght & Randall Personal Jeweler. Tickets are $10 and available at Rochester Art Center. The drawing will be at 9:00 pm on November 5 and you need not be present to win. Buy 10 tickets and receive a special gift.
MARTINI COMPETITION
The following restaurants are participating in the martini competition. The restaurant that raises the most tips (donations) for Rochester Art Center will earn the title of ARTINI Champion! (Absentee "votes" are accepted, contact Steve Rabatin for details, 507-282-8629)
Catering by Design - Blood Orange Ginger Martini
Chester’s Kitchen & Bar - Celebrate! Cupcake Martini
Martini’s - Mango Passionfruit Martini Caviar Over Pop Rocks Under White Chocolate Air
Pescara - The Doubletree Cookie Martini
Söntés - Pop Art Martini
Victoria’s Ristorante - Tiramisu Martini
Vino - The Clockwork Orange Martini
COMMITTEE
Thank you to our hardworking ARTINI planning committee for the time and talent they have dedicated to the success of this event.
Christy Calder & Brian Smidt, Co-chiars
Amy Creighton Power
Carissa Gisi
Heather Nessler
Kristen Pollock
Sarah Shonyo
TICKETS
Tickets are $55 for art center members and $65 for non members. Tickets are available at Rochester Art Center, by phone at 507-282-8629 or below.
Tickets purchased after October 31 will be held at will call.
SPONSORS
Thank you to our generous sponsors for their support of this event. Without these contributions, this event would not be possible.
Signature Sponsor
Premier Sponsors
Additional Support
Jamie & Ryan Mahlberg
We would love to hear your comments about any of our fundraising events! Please feel free to share your opinion at info@rochesterartcenter.org or 507.282.8629.
