Collaboraction is proud to announce that this year's BEGGARS' BANQUET will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at The Park West,
322 W. Armitage. BEGGARS' BANQUET is Collaboraction's annual gala
fundraiser that helps the non-profit theater company bring its unique
cultural offerings to Chicago audiences. Collaboraction is known
for turning a great idea on its head and redefining it, so look out for
a truly grandiose, lush, decadent event with countless elements of
surprise and spectacle. With this event, it's all about the attitude.
to sponsor, donate or join the host committee.
This year, Beggars' Banquet celebrates the theme Back in Black: A Rock & Roll Black Tie. The evening's festivities will include the Beggars' Banquet feast, drinks, special programming, a live and silent auction, live music and dancing. Back in Black: A Rock & Roll Black Tie will showcase the type of artistic experiences Collaboraction is known for: interactive, multi-disciplinary and immersive.
Live Auction Items
Live 1 – Rock Star Parking
Whether you live in the city, or in the suburbs, having a dedicated spot located in downtown Chicago is a true luxury. Located in Chicago’s New East Side, near Millennium Park, The Art Institute, The Magnificent Mile and Museum Campus.
Donors: Kirk Nortridge & KAN Management
Value: $2400
Starting Bid: $200
Live 2 – Opening Night of Rock ‘n’ Roll at the Goodman Theatre
Get ready to walk the red carpet. With this package, you and a guest will join Collaboraction’s Executive Artistic Director and the Goodman Theatre’s Maggio Fellow, Anthony Moseley, for the opening night of Rock ‘n’ Roll by Tom Stoppard at the Goodman Theatre. Complete with dinner at Rosebud, an exclusive after-party and a one-night stay at the Fairmont Hotel, you’ll feel like a star. (Tentatively scheduled for the first week of May).
Donors: Anthony Moseley; Kirk Nortridge; Rosebud
Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $500
Live 3 – The Great Escape to Wisconsin
Make a weekend to remember. Whether it’s a quiet getaway or you’re bringing the entourage, you’ll love this 1,400 sq. ft. retreat in Oostberg, Wisconsin. Right on the water, it comfortably sleeps 8 or you can get cozy with 10. Two bedrooms, two baths and a lifetime of stories await. Also includes dinner for 2 at Fountain Park Steak House in Nearby Sheboygan.
Donor: Gavin Ingier; Michael Kamenski
Value: $750
Starting Bid: $300
Live 4 – Austin City Limits 2009: Bragging Rights Included
Rock out with 2 passes to the 2009 Austin City Limits Festival. We’ll fly you out, put you up in four stars, wine you, dine you, and set you up for a private city tour with the one and only Marilyn Davis Rabkin — Collaboraction’s Director of Development, Michelle Kelley’s very own mom. And going is only half the fun. Imagine all the name-dropping opportunities to come: Foo Fighters, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, Iron & Wine, Jakob Dylan, Beck…
Donors: Ed Cohen; Rick & Dana La Chapelle; Marilyn Davis Rabkin
Value: $1,500
Starting Bid: $500
Live 5 – Rocker Package: Live the Dream
Let your inner rock star shine with this incredible package. First, you’ll lay down tracks with a day of studio time at Resolution Digital Studios. Then, get ready for your close up. The legendary Paul Natkin who’s photographed everyone from Buddy Guy to the Rolling Stones, will capture your rise to fame. And we can even guarantee family harmony during your practice sessions — Shure Ear Plugs included.
Donors: Resolution Digital Studios, Paul Natkin & Shure
Value: $3,800
Starting Bid: $700
Live 6 – Collaboraction Experience Design: Be the Talk of the Town
Host the ultimate red carpet event … without lifting a finger. Collaboraction’s Experience Design Division will create an evening worthy of paparazzi — and they’ll actually be there snapping your picture. You and 50 of your closest friends will be treated like Hollywood royalty at the exclusive lounge Rednofive with a 2-hour premium cocktail reception. Collaboraction’s team will be there, orchestrating every outrageous moment.
Donors: Collaboraction & Rednofive
Value: $5,500
Starting Bid: $750
Live 7 – SKETCHBOOK Experience: Play Casting Agent, Director & Even Make a Cameo
Go deep inside the world of SKETCHBOOK with this all-inclusive package. Sit in on Chicago’s highly anticipated auditions, be a part of script readings, set design meetings, and see the inner workings of the selection process unfold. Finally, come as our VIP guest to opening night, and (scripts permitting) take part in the festival with a walk-on role.
Donors: Collaboraction
Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $500
Live 8 – South Beach Style: Take the Trip of a Lifetime
Party like a rock star in South Beach. This package includes 2 roundtrip tickets and a luxurious 4-day, 3-night stay in a 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath condo on the 36th floor of the Portofino Towers in South Beach, Miami. It has expansive views of all of South Beach, the city of Miami and the ocean to the north, and to Fisher Island, Key Biscayne, the ocean and the city of Miami to the south. There is a concierge, two pools, valet parking, and a full service spa and exercise facility. South Beach is one of the hottest places in the world to party, and it’s also a daytime vacation paradise. So whether you’re soaking up sun or rubbing elbows with the movers & shakers on the club scene, you’ll become a part of this wild and crazy culture.
Donors: Nick & Nora Weir; Harry & Susan Arader
Value: $3,600
Starting Bid: $1,000
