You can't stop time, but you can capture it! Whether you are celebrating a special family occasion or gearing up for your student's 2026-2027 senior year photo shoot, local photographer Bethany Meister has you covered! Bethany has served countless families at Southwest High School and throughout the Twin Cities with her artful and authentic portrait photography. Experience the ease of working with Bethany and choose from the following sessions:

• 1 hour group portrait session for up to 6 people, redeemable through 2026
• Standard senior photo session, redeemable through Fall 2026
• Session upgrades with increasing bids at or above $900

Savor a summer night listening to Southwest High School alum and musician, Dessa, in the beautiful hills where Minnesota and Wisconsin artists meet! Historic Viroqua, Wisconsin is a destination for many hikers, bikers, vintage shoppers, and artisans of all kinds. There you will find a variety of Airbnb options as well as good food, good music and good fun. This package includes the following:

• 4 tickets to a Dessa performance at the rustic, unique, and intimate Pierce Hall Performing Arts Center on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 7pm
• Preshow meet & greet and photo opportunity with Dessa
• $500 Airbnb Gift Card (2-night stay in the area)
• From Dessa herself, a curated merchandise package including one of a kind autographed items, LPs, a Cocktail Essay book and more

Enjoy a 7-night spring break trip to the Westin Kierland Villas in sunny Scottsdale, AZ. The villa consists of two separate, but adjoining, 1-bedroom units that sleeps four individuals. Each unit has a king bed, sleeper sofa, bathroom and washer/dryer. One side has a full kitchen, the other has a partial kitchen. Both units have a living/dining space along with a balcony or patio. Perfect for one larger group or two families to share.

Guests have access to the full resort, including the large family pool with a lazy river, spa, and golf course. The resort is within walking distance to Kierland Commons, an upscale shopping and dining destination. In addition, several hiking trails are within a short drive. And when you need a break from the sun, enjoy the beautiful Musical Instrument Museum also located in Scottsdale.

Dates available:

MSP Spring Break 2026: March 27-April 3, 2026 or

MSP Spring Break 2027: April 3-April 10, 2027

Join Reid & Rachel Wixson and Bryan Fisher & Josh Cook for a private dinner for up to 6 guests, prepared by your hosts at the Wixson house in the Kingfield neighborhood. This is your chance to spend an evening in the company of two of Southwest High School's most beloved teachers (and their equally beloved spouses). The evening will include appetizers, games, conversation and spinning a few records. You will work with Reid and Rachel to choose the menu, and Bryan and Josh will provide a delicious dessert. Wine will be donated by Haroza Select Wines, LLC. Dinner must be scheduled between February and August 2026.

Minneapolis Sound Tour & Sunday Night Funk

Travel in style to visit the stomping grounds of local musical greats like Jimmy Jan, Morris Day, Jellybean Johnson and other founders of the Minneapolis Sound! This limo tour, with complementary beverages, starts in the North Loop at historic Bunkers Bar & Grill and moves along with historian-curated GPS linked narratives. Discover the origins of our city's unique musical style and the forces that brought the "MPLS Sound" to life. Stop at Parlour Bar for a burger, fries and a cocktail, and then finish the night back at Bunkers grooving to the music of the legendary MPLS funk band Dr. Mambo's Combo. Get up close and personal to one of the longest standing resident bands in the country while enjoying the music that defines our city! Dr. Mambo's Combo performs every Sunday night at 9pm, date TBD by winner(s).

Donated by The Legendary Combo, Renee's Limousines, Sound around Town Tours, Parlour Bar, and the DiFiore, Foss Cochran, Kosicky and Sheposh Families

Minneapolis Sound Tour & Sunday Night Funk

Travel in style to visit the stomping grounds of local musical greats like Jimmy Jan, Morris Day, Jellybean Johnson and other founders of the Minneapolis Sound! This limo tour, with complementary beverages, starts in the North Loop at historic Bunkers Bar & Grill and moves along with historian-curated GPS linked narratives. Discover the origins of our city's unique musical style and the forces that brought the "MPLS Sound" to life. Stop at Parlour Bar for a burger, fries and a cocktail, and then finish the night back at Bunkers grooving to the music of the legendary MPLS funk band Dr. Mambo's Combo. Get up close and personal to one of the longest standing resident bands in the country while enjoying the music that defines our city! Dr. Mambo's Combo performs every Sunday night at 9pm, date TBD by winner(s).

Donated by The Legendary Combo, Renee's Limousines, Sound around Town Tours, Parlour Bar, and the DiFiore, Foss Cochran, Kosicky and Sheposh Families