This gorgeous signed brutalist brass sailboat sculpture by Howard Tomashek is the perfect addition for the sailing lover!

Tomashek is a recognized metal and watercolor artist based in Minnesota.

This vintage decorative bowl would make a lovely addition to any home!

Translucent blue glass tiles of WATER WORLD highlight this beautiful handmade four inch ornament donated by Laura of MoonStarMosaics.

A Sun on one side and a Moon on the other highlight DAY and NIGHT, this beautiful handmade four inch ornament donated by Laura of MoonStarMosaics.

One virtual hour of coaching on one of these topic: How to get into acting, how to get into voiceovers, how to write and/or self-publish your book.

CBA Chorus Member and former attorney Ruth Kaufman's credits include an upcoming high-profile episodic, feature and short films and more. She recently received a Best Actress nomination from the Midwest Film Festival's Best of the Midwest Awards and has done thousands of voiceovers. Ruth is also the author of six novels including MY LIFE AS AN EXTRA and MY LIFE AS A STAR (Top Comedy, 2020 Launch Pad Manuscript Competition), which may or may not be inspired by actual events. Learn more at ruthtalks.com and ruthkaufman.com.

A fabulous Notorious RBG action figure for your home or office!

The donor, chorister Sean Hoffman, will purchase a t-shirt for the auction winner (in his or her size) using a site that donates some of its proceeds to charity: https://www.feministapparel.com/collections/ruth-bader-ginsburg-1

Stunning blue earrings, perfect for work or special occasions

Gorgeous earrings, perfect for any occasion!

This elegant German teapot is a must-have to serve tea in style at parties or for yourself.

A lovely bathroom set to add flair to your home!

Bronte's Famous Homemade Bourbon Fudge is the perfect marriage of creamy chocolate and Maker's Mark Kentucky bourbon. Baked upon request, it comes in an 8" by 8" glass baking dish with a lid and is ready to eat or serve, if you are willing to share it!

Samples will be available at the ball.

One Windy City Dance Lesson for Two

http://windycityweddingdance.com/

Have a wine-tasting party! Vic Maurello of PRP Wines International will come to your home and provide a tasting of eight different fine wines for up to 12 guests. PRP specializes in German, Italian, and French wines and also distributes wines from every region in the world. Winning bidders will be able to work with Vic to decide which wines he will bring to the tasting.

Indianapolis 500

2022 Indy 500 Tickets, Drivers Meeting Pass, 3-Night Stay for 2

Please note this package can only be used in fundraising events prior to March 21, 2022.

This Experience Includes:

2 paddock or C stand tickets to the 2022 Indianapolis 500
2 tickets to the Drivers Meeting
3-night stay in a standard room at the Omni, Hilton or comparable downtown Indianapolis hotel
Winspire booking & concierge service

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the world's largest spectator sporting facility, plays host annually to the IndyCar Series Indianapolis 500 race on a 2.5-mile oval track. The 500 miles each year become a circular path to immortality for the winner. No other race in the world has legends, traditions and statistics like the Indianapolis 500 race.

Indianapolis 500
Enjoy two paddock or C stand tickets to the greatest spectacle in racing, the 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 29, 2022.

Drivers Meeting - On the day prior to the Indianapolis 500 race, a public drivers meeting is held on the pit road where the qualified drivers receive their starters' rings and other pre-race awards, followed by autograph sessions.

Hotel Accommodations
Enjoy a 3-night stay (check in Friday, May 27; check out Monday, May 30) in a standard room at the Omni, Hilton or comparable downtown Indianapolis hotel, subject to availability.

Winspire Booking & Concierge Service
Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals who will help you redeem your experience. All travel related details and reservations are handled for every part of your Winspire experience. Operating as a full-service travel agency, Winspire can assist with extra hotel nights, airfare, and additional guests. This service also provides you with an established network of onsite contacts who can help you book additional experiences, activities and tours.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Experiences within the package could potentially be altered due to COVID-19 safety guidelines. If the event were to be cancelled or held without spectators, it will be honored for the following year.

Reservations are subject to availability, and must be booked a minimum of 60 days prior to travel. Ground transportation is not included but may be arranged for an additional fee. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. Purchases through charity fundraisers are non-refundable and packages cannot be resold.

B.B. King's "Cook County Jail" Autographed record album

Vintage Beaded Box

Very good condition

2 1/2" tall (excluding flower on top)

2 1/2" diameter

Glass Candlestick

81/2" tall

Heavy

Excellent condition

A perfect way to show you care!

Dessert for up to 50 people from the kitchen of Suzanne Poulos.

Select from a variety of bars, cookies, cakes, and pies including her famous brownies, Spritz cookies, Mary Todd Lincoln Almond Cake, Door County cherry pie, and many others.

At least 2 weeks prior notice required and delivery to be arranged.

Straight from the wine cellar of Barristers Big Band Leader John S. Vishneski III, a case of wines from around the world, some well aged, kept at a perfect 55°F.

The CBA's own Scales of Justice will perform at an event of your choosing.

3-5 musicians performing for 2-3 hours

Must be used at a private or charitable (not a public commercial) event on a mutually agreed date in the Chicago Metro area prior to April 29, 2023.

Bronte's Famous Homemade Bourbon Fudge is the perfect marriage of creamy chocolate and Maker's Mark Kentucky bourbon. Baked upon request, it comes in an 8" by 8" glass baking dish with a lid and is ready to eat or serve, if you are willing to share it!

Samples will be available at the ball.

Have a wine-tasting party! Vic Maurello of PRP Wines International will come to your home and provide a tasting of eight different fine wines for up to 12 guests. PRP specializes in German, Italian, and French wines and also distributes wines from every region in the world. Winning bidders will be able to work with Vic to decide which wines he will bring to the tasting.

Join orchestra member Liisa Thomas and her husband on a four-hour cruise on their 32-foot sailboat, berthed at DuSable Harbor (111 N. Lake Shore Drive). Get a unique view of the city and enjoy light appetizers and cocktails. Scheduling by mutual appointment (April-September) and suitable weather.

COVID protocols to be followed.

Room for one passenger aboard orchestra member Liisa Thomas' sailboat during an exciting Wednesday evening "beer can" race out of DuSable Harbor (111 N. Lake Shore Drive) on a mutually agreeable date.

COVID protocols to be followed.

Enjoy an hour-long private trumpet lesson with CBASO principal trumpet Michael Poulos.

All ages and levels welcome, from beginners to advanced musicians.

Michael Poulos has appeared as a trumpet soloist with the CBASO, North Shore Chamber Orchestra, North Suburban Symphony, and Sinfonietta Arts.

Lessons may take place in Evanston or at some other mutually convenient location.

Premium Wine from the Cellar of Robert Clifford

Former CBA President, prominent Chicago attorney, and wine Connoisseur, Robert Clifford has reached deep into his award winning wine cellar to provide a spectacular case of wine.

This case of wine will supply your special occasion wine needs for a long time to come.

Decorative and functional, this classy music stand is a perfect addition to any music room!

Have the Barristers Big Band (25-piece ensemble with vocalists) play at your office party, wedding, or private party. Up to three hours of music and dancing.

Must use within two years from date of winning bid (April 24, 2022).

A homemade pie of your choice baked by CBASO principal second violinist, Emily Chen

A one-hour performance by one of the CBA Symphony Orchestra's preeminent ensembles. Imagine adding the ambiance and sophistication of delicate woodwind quintet music to your upcoming event - a wedding, cocktail party, or brunch. Subject to scheduling.

Donated by members of the Fair Use Quintet (Judith Grubner, John Vishneski, Beth Lodal, Michael McVickar and Brian Chang).

One Windy City Dance Lesson for Two

http://windycityweddingdance.com/

Bronte's Famous Homemade Bourbon Fudge is the perfect marriage of creamy chocolate and Maker's Mark Kentucky bourbon. Baked upon request, it comes in an 8" by 8" glass baking dish with a lid and is ready to eat or serve, if you are willing to share it!

Samples will be available at the ball.

A one hour music lesson with Nora Williams, principal violist with Highland Park Strings, founder and violist with Red Riding Hood String Quartet, guest soloist with the South Loop Symphony and past principal viola and soloist with the Bach and Beyond Chamber Orchestra

Sail as guests on this 34-foot sloop, Friendship II, out of Wilmette Harbor. Join the Navy Pier promenade followed by fireworks, see the city skyline, or view the Air and Water Show from the best seats. Enjoy the sun and the breeze, or sail past the horizon until all around is just the water and the sky. Ideal for up to four adults, or up to two adults and three children. Departures out of Chicago harbors possible. Includes fabulous food afloat.

Details to be arranged by mutual agreement. Available from June through September, subject to schedules and weather. (Note: this is a private yacht, not a licensed charter vessel.)

A voicemail greeting from the voice of the CTA, Lee Crooks

Sheet music to "Sweet Caroline" autographed by the one and only Neil Diamond!

Windy City Wedding Dance Private Dance Lesson

Hollywood Date Night

Rossoblu 4-Course Italian Dinner with Wine Pairings and Private Tour, 2-Night Stay in Hollywood with Airfare for 2

This Experience Includes:

Chef's 4-course dinner with wine pairings for 2
Private back of house tour of Rossoblu
Amaro tasting
2-night stay in a standard guest room at the Loews Hollywood Hotel
Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to Los Angeles, CA
Winspire booking & concierge service

Rossoblu, the most highly anticipated restaurant to open in Los Angeles in 2017, was honored with Michelin's 2019 Bib Gourmand award. In his ?nal listing of Los Angeles' 101 best restaurants, Jonathan Gold named Rossoblu one of the city's ten best restaurants. Rossoblu is a shining gem with a vibrant setting, outstanding cuisine, and a really cool vibe?all the ingredients for an amazing night out.

Dinner with Wine Pairings at Rossoblu
Dine at ROSSOBLU where award-winning Chef Steve Samson prepares you a personalized 5-course Italian dinner. You'll start with a light bite, then enjoy an alluring appetizer, a small sampling of the chef's handmade pasta, a hearty protein from the wood-fire grill and finish with a traditional dessert. Sample some of the best flavors of Northern Italy with wine pairings for each course. You'll be greeted with their famous Aperol Spritz, award-winning cocktails, and a deeply personal tour through their Bolognese cuisine.

About Chef Steve Samson
Rossoblu tells the story of the two places chef Steve Samson considers home: Los Angeles and Bologna. This is an homage to Samson's heritage, inspired by childhood memories of summers spent in Bologna and its surrounding region, Emilia Romagna. After graduating from New York's Institute of Culinary Education, Samson worked at various Michelin-starred restaurants throughout Italy before returning to Southern California in 2009, where he opened the award-winning Pizzeria Ortica in Orange County. In 2011, Samson opened Sotto in Los Angeles, which earned immediate acclaim as Los Angeles Magazine's #1 Best New Restaurant and one of Esquire Magazine's Best New Restaurants in America.

Loews Hollywood
At Loews Hollywood, you're in the heart of the action at the corner of Hollywood and Highland. Enjoy a 2-night stay in a standard guest room with modern oak furniture, iconic Eames chairs, embroidered robes, and Julien Farel Anti-Aging Haircare and Body Products. Your home base in Hollywood has classic L.A. views of the city skyline, the Hollywood Hills, or the iconic sights of the neighborhood, including the Hollywood Sign, the Capitol Records building, and the TCL Chinese Theatre.

Airfare
This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any major metropolitan airport in the 48 contiguous United States to Los Angeles, CA, subject to availability.

Winspire Booking & Concierge Service
Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals who will help you redeem your experience. All travel-related details and reservations are handled for every part of your Winspire experience. Operating as a full-service travel agency, Winspire can assist with extra hotel nights, airfare upgrades, and additional guests. This service also provides you with an established network of onsite contacts who can help you book additional experiences, activities, and tours

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Experience must be completed within two years from the date of purchase. Reservations are subject to availability and must be booked a minimum of 60 days prior to travel. Ground transportation is the responsibility of the winner unless otherwise stated. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed. Purchases through charity fundraisers are non-refundable and packages cannot be resold.

Mid-Century Dansk Teak Candlesticks

7 3/4" tall

Condition: Very Good/Good

Italian Silver Plaque

1 1/2" x 4 3/4"

Sterling silver plaque mounted on wood

Originally a gift from a Florentine innkeeper

Never used

Excellent condition

Stone (Marble?) Fleur-de-lis Bookends

5" tall

Very heavy

Very good condition

One Woman in A Hundred: Edna Phillips and the Philadelphia Orchestra by Mary Sue Welsh

Edna Phillips was a woman pioneer in orchestral performance. She's also the great aunt of CBASO clarinetist, Thomas R. Lichten.

Vintage Brass Candlesticks

7 3/4" and 6" tall

Good used condition

Vintage Large Brass Dish

11" wide

Very heavy

Nice patina

Very Good condition

Vintage Bob Ameri "Puzzle" Sculpture

4 7/8" tall

Signed

Excellent condition

Autographed photo of the man in black, Johnny Cash

The words "Best Friends," "Friends Forever" and "me and You" are featured on this whimsical handmade eight inch square frame, made with colorful polymer clay and glass tiles, donated by Laura of MoonStar Mosaics.

Extra large wine glass, Perfect decor for the wine lover!

This whimsical picture perfectly captures the jazz trumpet

An adorable pawprint necklace made by CBASO clarinetist Ana Raquel Jiménez.

The chain is silver plated and the pawprint charm has Swarovski crystals.

Vintage Ruby Red Glass Vase

8 3/8" tall

Excellent condition

2 McCleary Glasses

A velvet blend of natural Irish Cream, aged Irish whiskey and Irish spirit

Vintage Wood Inlay/Marquetry Picture (Lighthouse)

Last quarter of 20th century

Exotic woods (listed on back)

Artist: Robert Kitchens

10" x 13" Excellent condition

Chess Set

Excellent condition

Beautifully made

Solid wood construction

Box containing pieces pulls out of the board box

10" x 10" x 1 1/2"

Violin, Viola or Cello

New

Glass

5" tall

Clip-on Earrings

Peretti's open-heart design

Excellent condition (worn once)

7/8" wide

A decorative music-themed Carnival mask, made in Italy.

Robert Campbell fine portraiture

Portrait Gift Certificate

Robert Campbell Fine Portraiture welcomes you to enjoy this $295.00 Gift Certificate towards a family portrait sitting and wall portrait collection.

Known as one of the Midwest's top specialists for producing the finest in outdoor portrait photography, Robert Campbell Fine Portraiture totally changes the ambiance of your home when you select them to furnish your walls with photographic art of your loved ones

Includes one 8x10 portrait

- Please respond within 7 days of this fundraising event with a text or call, in order to validate the certificate

- Certificate good for one year and may not be combined with other certificates or offers.

- Family unit of 4 persons or more only. Children must be two years of age or older

- Participation as a subject in a photo session with Robert Campbell Fine Portraiture by any persons, is an agreement that the studio has the right to use the images for purposes of display, exhibition, website, photography competitions and editorial Purposes

Call (312) 919-7880 to reserve your portrait date and time

Vintage Brass Treble Clef Letter Opener

Very Good condition

(could be polished if desired)

9 1/2" long

Dewar's scorch whiskey, aged 15 years, with two gift glasses

Vintage Brass Cloaked Horn-Player Letter Opener

Good pre-owned condition

(could be polished if desired)

8 3/4" long

Wood Treble Clef Puzzle Box

New

7 3/4" long

Iron Feather Paperweight

Excellent used condition

8" long

Vintage Couroc Cardinal Bowl

Good used condition

Phenolic with inlaid wood and metal

7 3/4" diameter

Small brass treble clef paperweight

2 3/4"

Large brass treble clef paperweight

5 3/4"

New

8"x 5 1/2" and 9 3/4" x 6 1/2"

Vintage Metior Rosewood Tape Measure

Excellent pre-owned condition

Rosewood case - 2" square

Metal measuring tape - 6 feet long

New

Set of 6

Each about 2 1/2' tall

New

70" x 28" (excluding fringe)

Made by Nissan Danmark

Teak

Excellent condition

17 1/4" diameter

Robert Campbell fine portraiture

Portrait Gift Certificate

Robert Campbell Fine Portraiture welcomes you to enjoy this $295.00 Gift Certificate towards a family portrait sitting and wall portrait collection.

Known as one of the Midwest's top specialists for producing the finest in outdoor portrait photography, Robert Campbell Fine Portraiture totally changes the ambiance of your home when you select them to furnish your walls with photographic art of your loved ones

Includes one 8x10 portrait

- Please respond within 7 days of this fundraising event with a text or call, in order to validate the certificate

- Certificate good for one year and may not be combined with other certificates or offers.

- Family unit of 4 persons or more only. Children must be two years of age or older

- Participation as a subject in a photo session with Robert Campbell Fine Portraiture by any persons, is an agreement that the studio has the right to use the images for purposes of display, exhibition, website, photography competitions and editorial Purposes

Call (312) 919-7880 to reserve your portrait date and time

Metal Wall Decoration

25 3/4" tall

Painted metal

Paper weight or flower frog?

5 3/8" long

Vintage Brass Horn-Player Letter Opener (3-D figure)

Good pre-owned condition

(could be polished if desired)

6 1/2" long

A colorful Liberty of London Stoneware tea and biscuit set.

Vintage Trumpeter Letter Opener

Plated brass

Acceptable pre-owned condition

(could probably be polished if desired)

8" long

Two Main Floor, Lower Balcony or Best Available tickets to a Chicago Symphony Orchestra performance through June 30th, 2023!

To redeem this certificate: Our full season is available at CSO.org. After reviewing our schedule of events, select three concert choices and redeem your certificate over the phone at 312-294-3000 or at the Box Office.

Tickets are non-exchangeable once a concert is confirmed.

Ceramic Sailboat Pin

3" tall

Excellent preowned condition

Vintage Sailboat Sculpture

Good condition

Nice patina generally (slight discoloration on sail, could be polished)

Heavy

8 3/4" tall

Vintage beaded Box

Excellent condition

1 3/4" dia., 1 1/4" tall

Inlaid Teak Tray

Very Good Condition

18" x 12 1/2"

Musical Sterling Silver Pin

New

1 3/4" tall

Longaberger Lidded Basket

8 3/4" x 6 1/2" x 4"

Like new semi-vintage condition

Has original plastic insert

Glass Magnifying Glass

Recent (not vintage)

Excellent condition

5 1/2" long

Tiffany Silver Comb

Designed by Angela Cummings

2 1/4" x 5 1/2"

New (in early 90's)

Fine condition (never used)

Tiffany Gold Earrings

Designed by Elsa Peretti

Closed heart style

Stud type

New condition (bought in 80's, but worn only once)

Vintage Brass Note Bookends

Very Good condition

(light patina, could be polished if desired)

7 1/4" tall

Wooden Inlay Picture

9 3/4" x 6 3/4"

Made by Hudson River Inlay

Woods used shown on back

Nature Items Artwork

Inlaid Sagebrush, Cones and Spruce

Artist-signed

7 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 5/8"

Alnicov Pin Hole Reamer Tapered Luthier Cutting Tool 1/8-1/2 4Fluted

Crafting tool: This guitar reamer has a 4 fluted design and is designed to ream a pin and hole on a guitar body or head.

Comfortable to use: With a wooden handle, this T-shaped guitar reamer is convenient to grip, letting you can operate it smoothly.

High hardness: This wooden handle guitar reamer is made of superior steel and is strong and sturdy, not easy to break.

Suitable occasions: This T-shaped reamer is a great tool for making holes on a cello, guitar, and other stringed instruments.

A stunning glass wine decanter, perfect for the oenophile in your life!

CATEYE OMNI 5 TAILLIGHT: BLACK

The Omni 5 rear light provides 360 degrees of visibility with 5 bright LEDs delivering exceptional brightness and runtime.
Features 3 different modes that allow you to select the right level of visibility - rapid, flashing, and constant
Omni Directional Technology and OptiCube Lens Technology increase safety
5 LEDs produce 360 degree visibility and wide beam output
Mode memory function
Tool-free FlexTight bracket and included clothing clip allow you to easily attach the light anywhere you'd like

Enjoy a homemade "Italian" dinner that can be either a generous "date night" sized portion (roughly 45 raviolis) or a single evening family size portion of cheese ravioli with tomato sauce, and gelato for dessert.

Purchaser must contact Chicago Bar Association Chorister Deb Moldover in advance as the raviolis taste best when fresh (though they can be frozen and make ahead if the winning bidder prefers)

"Rhapsody", by Imago

Musical Sculpture

Excellent condition

11 1/4" tall

Child's Oak Folding Chair

Mid-Century

By Fowler Chair Co

20 1/2" tall open (22" folded)

Very good condition

Sturdy and easy to open/close

Bronte's Famous Homemade Bourbon Fudge is the perfect marriage of creamy chocolate and Maker's Mark Kentucky bourbon. Baked upon request, it comes in an 8" by 8" glass baking dish with a lid and is ready to eat or serve, if you are willing to share it!

Samples will be available at the ball.

Very Good Vintage Condition

Marked "Spain"

1 7/8" tall

New

100% Silk

By "ZazouLuxe"

64" long (including fringe)

Very good vintage condition

3 7/8" long

Wood (walnut?) with brass inlay

Spring mechanism works perfectly

Excellent vintage condition

Carved wood (teak?)

2 1/8" long

Enjoy a golf outing for 3 at Olympia Fields Country Club

A classy espresso set for serving your friends or enjoying alone!

Two ornate wine glasses

This vintage decorative bowl would make a lovely addition to any home!