Remy Bumppo Theatre Announces 15th Anniversary Benefit EAT, THINK AND BE MERRY, 2/26
By: BWW
News Desk Feb. 26, 2012
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company presents its 10th annual benefit on Sunday, Feb. 26 from Noon to 4:00 p.m. at The Union League Club of Chicago, located at 65 West Jackson Boulevard. This year's benefit, titled "Eat, Think and Be Merry!" will raise funds to support the organization's artistic and community programming.
The 2012 Benefit Co-Chairs are Remy Bumppo Board members Diane Falk (Hoffman Estates) and Brenda Grusecki (Streeterville). "Our benefit theme underscores the two primary aims of the event," said Grusecki. "First to celebrate Remy Bumppo's 15th Anniversary with our friends - both old and new - who support the company's mission, and second, to contribute generously in order to perpetuate provocative, intelligent theatre that thrills the ear and stirs the heart."
The benefit features a live auction hosted by 29 year-old Auctioneer CK Swett of Phillips de Pury & Company in New York City. Swett is known for his attention-grabbing wardrobe and stage personae. Auction highlights include a New York City Theatre Immersion trip, a multi-course gourmet dinner prepared by Remy Bumppo Artistic Associates Greg Matthew Anderson and Annabel Armour, and a Chicago Blackhawks humidor featuring 3D Artwork by Charles Fazzino and 36 Romeo y Julieta cigars. Just added to the auction are tickets and a VIP reception for 25 for a performance of Remy Bumppo's production of Chesapeake plus one other production in the upcoming 2012/13 Season.
After the silent auction, guests will be served a delectable lunch created by the chefs at The Union League Club of Chicago and be treated to a sneak preview of the 2011/12 season finale Chesapeake by Lee Blessing. Benefit supporters will also be the first to hear Remy Bumppo's season line up for 2012/13.
Raffles and Special Add-ons:
50/50 Raffle - One lucky winner will take home half of the proceeds raised from Remy Bumppo's 2012 Raffle (up to a maximum of $3,500). Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100.
Chanel Clutch Raffle - Chances are $50 each to win a classic Chanel Kiss Lock Clutch purse in quilted black caviar leather. Only 100 tickets will be sold. Tickets are available in advance, and based on availability, at the Benefit, and the winner will be announced at the Benefit. The winner need not be present to win.
Benefit table and ticket prices are $150 - $200 for individual tickets or $2,000 - $3,000 for Tables of 10. For tickets and more information, please call Director of Development Kate Oczkowski at 773-244-8119 or visit www.remybumppo.org.
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