7th Annual
Classic Jazz Benefit

Saturday, April 12, 2008
Hamilton’s, 110 North East
6:00 to 10:00 pm

Cocktails (Cash Bar) with a Bountiful Buffet
Celebrity Appearance by Ken Bradbury
Music by Kevin Turner Trio
Benefit Auction with Auctioneer Jess Spradlin

Cost: $40 per person
You can reserve a table by emailing us at: jaxsym@wincoinet.com
Or call Janet Roach at 243-3373

Benefit Auction Items 

An Evening with the Presidents – Spend a fabulous evening with the presidential couples from two of our Jacksonville colleges.  Together, Dr. Axel and Loreli Steuer of Illinois College and Dr. Colleen Hester and Dr. Jerry Osborne of MacMurray College, will act as your waiters and offer you and your friends a feast of hearty hors d’oeuvres, fine wines, and sparkling champagne for 20 guests.  The party will be topped off with a musical program for your entertainment and will be hosted at the MacMurray President’s Home on State Street.
Sponsored by:  Dr. Axel and Loreli Steuer and Dr. Colleen Hester and Dr. Jerry Osborne

Did Someone Say Italian? - Pasta Dinner for 8 in romantic Leo’s Pizzeria Courtyard. Complete with strolling accordion player, authentic Italian Cuisine and outdoor ambiance.   
Donated by Sam and Tonia Alfano

Music to Touch - Adorn your home with a beautiful, handmade music quilt. Quilted by Judy Logsdon, who is the holder of several national quilting awards. Specially selected fabric depicting an orchestra of musical instruments done in the carpenters’ pattern with colors of black, white and gold. The 65 inch masterpiece can be hung or displayed as you share your love of music with family and friends. This masterpiece original design was made by Sue Fox, owner of Times Square and her staff.      
Sponsored by Larry and Judy Armstrong

Pierson’s Pitch & Putt Party – Bring your favorite iron and putter and we’ll throw another shrimp on the barbie. What a great way to improve your short game. Cookout suitable for 2 families or 4 couples. You’re just a pitch and a putt away from a fabulous evening. 
Donated by Shane and Miriam Pierson

Fit, Trimmed and Bronzed – Get into shape with two annual memberships to Fitness World Health Club with an accompanying tanning package.
Sponsored by David & Jodi Heitbrink and Dr. Douglas Reese

Oil Painting by Larry Meyer  -         Donated by Larry and Linda Meyer

Step Back in Time With The Randalls – Pay back all your friends with a gala cocktail party for 20 at “Prairie Glass”, the home of Cathy and Bob Randall. Step back to the early twentieth century into a beautiful eclectic Craftsman-style house, which is perfect for cocktails or hearty hors d’oeuvres while listening to a unique musical entertainment. You will be surrounded by wonderful mission antiques and reproductions.        Donated by Bob and Cathy Randall 

An Evening with Russel Brazzel – Treat yourself and 19 of your closest friends or business associates to a private concert by internationally renowned classical guitarist, Russel Brazzel. The evening will be set under the stars at the hacienda-style home of Liliana Costa. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be prepared and served by students of the Culinary Arts Program of Lincoln Land Community College.  Donated by Liliana Costa and Western Regional Educational Center            

Still Life in Acrylic – A very generous student at the University of Illinois Art Department , who wishes to remain anonymous, offers this acrylic on canvas still life of a tulip vase.  The student has shown paintings at the Springfield gallery of Allergria Warach.  The floral still life is attractively set off in a black wood frame and measures 24” by 30”.  This is your chance to purchase a fine artist on the way up!
Donated by Allegria Warach

Chicago, Take Me Away! - Have a girlfriends’ get-a-way to Chicago. You and a guest will enjoy round-trip fare on AMTRAK from Springfield. You’ll stay overnight at the Palmer House and take in a taping of the Oprah Show. In your spare time, before you return to Springfield, shop till you drop on Michigan Avenue.   Sponsored by Jan Terry

Home Sweet Home - Local artist, Steven Varble, renders a 16” by 20” water-color painting of your home. You pick the season and time of day. Steve creates a one-of-a-kind work of art just for you.  
Donated by Steven Varble

Down by the Lake – Enjoy an outdoor BBQ for a party of 8 at the home of Ernie and Helen Downey, located by the peaceful Leland Lake. Your evening will be filled with fine food and activities which would include paddle boating or canoeing on the lake. Or perhaps a friendly game of croquet or badminton. Whatever you choose to do the fun will be endless.      
Donated by Ernie and Helen Downey and Mort and Marsha Doppelt

A Date with Charley! – From the time you are picked up at your door by your chauffeured limousine, where the wine is chilled and the hors d’oeuvres are tasty, until you return home you will be entertained by one of the city’s most eligible bachelors! Charley Frank promises an elegant dinner for two at a classy restaurant, followed by a Broadway show at one of the area venues.  What a great date! 
Donated by Charley Frank

Oil Painting by Toni Long – Impressionistic water color of a field of irises. Toni painted this as part of her “Provence Series” after traveling to the area. “IRIS FIELD” is mounted in a hand-stressed silver frame, measuring 23”x 30”, and displaying a lovely palette of lavender, blues, pinks and greens. This 2007 painting would be a stunning focal point to your home décor. 
Donated by Toni Long

Murder Mystery Dinner Party – Written for the Imagine Foundation’s historic Asa Talcott House by local talent, Luke McQuillan. Sit down to an elegant dinner for eight while being entertained by Jacksonville‘s finest.  You and your friends will enjoy a spectacular evening.  
Sponsored by Imagine Foundation

For the Little Girl Within - Set your eyes on this lovely gabled two story, five room doll house, complete with furniture.  Painted in a pastel yellow and trimmed in gray and white.  This would be any little girl’s dream to have--or perhaps even the little girl within you.  This farm house was beautifully hand crafted by Janet Mitchell.         Donated by Janet Mitchell and Liz Aldridge

Get Away from the Cold! – A vacation package will take you where the sun always shines. (To be announced later)